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KingOftheThing
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im reading a really good book
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"Lies, and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them : A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right" by Al Franken ....its funny and informative..
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Innvertigo
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I haven't read the book but I find Al Franken to be very unfunny. In general I just don't like the guy, even on SNL. What was informative about his book? I'm curious because I picked it up in the book store and read the back cover.
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KingOftheThing
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: Innvertigo]
#2395281 - 03/02/04 01:37 PM (20 years, 1 month ago) |
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he just points out all the lies bill oreilly, fox news and bush tell...its awesome he tells a story about how he called out bill oreilly on a lie on some tv show and oreilly flipped out on him, threatening to shoot him..i dunno its just a good read if u care about polictics and are a liberal
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TheOneYouKnow
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KingOftheThing said: he just points out all the lies bill oreilly, fox news and bush tell...its awesome he tells a story about how he called out bill oreilly on a lie on some tv show and oreilly flipped out on him, threatening to shoot him..i dunno its just a good read if u care about polictics and are a liberal
Um... al franken is a comedian. If you take his work seriously, you are a complete nitwit
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Learyfan
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
#2395716 - 03/02/04 03:14 PM (20 years, 1 month ago) |
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Ronald Regan was an actor.
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silversoul7
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
#2395773 - 03/02/04 03:27 PM (20 years, 1 month ago) |
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KingOftheThing said: he just points out all the lies bill oreilly, fox news and bush tell...its awesome he tells a story about how he called out bill oreilly on a lie on some tv show and oreilly flipped out on him, threatening to shoot him..i dunno its just a good read if u care about polictics and are a liberal
Um... al franken is a comedian. If you take his work seriously, you are a complete nitwit
So a comedian who graduated from Harvard can't know what he's talking about?
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TheOneYouKnow
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: silversoul7]
#2395778 - 03/02/04 03:29 PM (20 years, 1 month ago) |
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silversoul7 said: So a comedian who graduated from Harvard can't know what he's talking about?
So you beleive a comedian from harvard, but not a president from Yale?
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KingOftheThing
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
#2397994 - 03/03/04 10:56 AM (20 years, 30 days ago) |
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KingOftheThing said: he just points out all the lies bill oreilly, fox news and bush tell...its awesome he tells a story about how he called out bill oreilly on a lie on some tv show and oreilly flipped out on him, threatening to shoot him..i dunno its just a good read if u care about polictics and are a liberal
Um... al franken is a comedian. If you take his work seriously, you are a complete nitwit
you obiviosly dont know much, he is a comedian AND a political activist. he also hired a team of harvard grads to research his book and collect facts.
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silversoul7
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
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silversoul7 said: So a comedian who graduated from Harvard can't know what he's talking about?
So you beleive a comedian from harvard, but not a president from Yale?
If said president got into Yale on merit alone, I might take him more seriously. But then again, he'd still have to demonstrate a certain level of intelligence in his speeches and his actions, which he has yet to do. Al Franken, on the other hand, is intelligent, articulate, and damn funny as well.
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: silversoul7]
#2398510 - 03/03/04 01:26 PM (20 years, 30 days ago) |
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KOTT: When you're finished with that book, I suggest picking up an older Al Franken book, called "Rush Limbaugh is a Big, Fat Idiot."
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TheOneYouKnow
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: silversoul7]
#2398900 - 03/03/04 02:37 PM (20 years, 30 days ago) |
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silversoul7 said: KOTT: When you're finished with that book, I suggest picking up an older Al Franken book, called "Rush Limbaugh is a Big, Fat Idiot."
Maybe you could pick up "i'm a lying fucking heeb" as well.
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
#2399072 - 03/03/04 03:00 PM (20 years, 30 days ago) |
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silversoul7 said: KOTT: When you're finished with that book, I suggest picking up an older Al Franken book, called "Rush Limbaugh is a Big, Fat Idiot."
Maybe you could pick up "i'm a lying fucking heeb" as well.
I'd love to hear what lies he's told. His books are well-researched. If you know of any lies he's told, I'd appreciate it if you could point them out to me.
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
#2399533 - 03/03/04 04:41 PM (20 years, 30 days ago) |
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TheOneYouKnow said: Maybe you could pick up "i'm a lying fucking heeb" as well.
Is that Paul Wolfowitz's latest book that your are referring to? Although I'm not too fond of the guy, I think you should save your bigoted remarks for your next storm trooper meeting.
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Here is a book I want to get..........
The Oh Really? Factor: Unspinning Fox News Channel's Bill O'Reilly
http://www.fair.org/ohreally.html
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zappaisgod
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Doesn't Bush have a Harvard M.B.A.? I don't think they take legacies in that program. Al Franken is a buffoon who couldn't get a job anymore. Ask him what he would do if he were president and then we can all go to town.
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: Evolving]
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Evolving said: Is that Paul Wolfowitz's latest book that your are referring to? Although I'm not too fond of the guy, I think you should save your bigoted remarks for your next storm trooper meeting.
We've postponed our next meeting to go beat up peaceful protestors that, due to your posts, won't haev any police protection. See ya there!
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zappaisgod
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: TheOneYouKnow]
#2402424 - 03/04/04 11:29 AM (20 years, 29 days ago) |
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Is it fair to beat up Evolving for his posts in other threads or should we restrict ourselves to just the ones at hand? It does seem somewhat less sporting, wouldn't you say old chap. Like shooting fish in a barrel. Ahhhhh, fuck it, let's let him have it.
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Radio station WLIB-AM is getting ready to present to the people of New York City and Eastern New Jersey the much-anticipated Al Franken Show.? Liberal talk radio finally arrives.
Franken's show will be slotted against Rush Limbaugh.? Jeanene Garafolo is going to do a late evening show.
This should be interesting.
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: Phred]
#2402473 - 03/04/04 11:49 AM (20 years, 29 days ago) |
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Yeah, I'm really looking forward to this too. I don't know where you live but I get WLIB loud and clear. Franken I already know is a shameless phony but I can't wait to here what Janeane has to say. She's not exactly Mensa material.
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Re: im reading a really good book [Re: zappaisgod]
#2405032 - 03/04/04 11:22 PM (20 years, 29 days ago) |
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zappaisgod said: Is it fair to beat up Evolving for his posts in other threads or should we restrict ourselves to just the ones at hand? It does seem somewhat less sporting, wouldn?t you say old chap. Like shooting fish in a barrel. Ahhhhh, fuck it, let?s let him have it.
Go ahead and roll up those sleeves on your brown shirts, I?ll be waiting. Don?t worry, I?ll recognize you two lovebirds from your poster...
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