Good article!

Funny how for 8 years all we heard from the Left were the worst threats and such about Bush.

All of a sudden, the nation wakes up to what Obama and his band of thugs are doing the country and the left and their media allies call these common folk terrorists.

Guess what? It won’t work. We know that you are using Alinsky tactics and we know how to counter your fascist rhetoric.

The Truth shall set US Free!!!

See you in November!!!!!!

I recall when the MSM embraced the movie about assassinating a sitting President (Bush) as free speech. Oh and now…what a different tune.

MSM sucks. NBC and Brian Williams are the worst on broadcast television; clearly taking direction from KO on MSNBC these days. What a pathetic bunch of idiots.

Extremely inconsiderate of Palin to use gun targets and references in her speech. EXTREMELY inconsiderate.

Like Glenn Beck said, I guess this store is a threat to our country, too.
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If the general climate is one of exaggerated rhetoric about the end of the world and the road to Marxism and socialism.. And incidents like broken windows and death threats and racial slurs have already started to happen.. then yes, Palin should step back from using gun targets and references to reloading. If the general climate is overheated anger, then leaders need to cool things down instead of throwing fuel on it.

Why is this so hard to understand? This is not complicated.

This wave of violence meme and the blame [insert Right of center pundit] for violence meme is getting old really fast.

Ok, if she said “Go shoot this congressman in the head with a gun. NOW!” then I would see the connection. But calling this bill socialist or using metaphorical language means you are responsible for violence? Bullshit.

No matter how much leftist convince themselves tea partiers are dumber than dirt, do they really think they don’t understand metaphor? Don’t be ridiculous.

And this is why I always advocate using gardening metaphors for everything.

So that was it? That was what was so awful?

Well, what abt the left? Remember the film they made abt Bush getting assassinated? Remember the SEIU thugs who beatup a man in St. Louis? How the left hanged Bush and Cheney in effigy? How the left referred to Bush as a murderer? How the left called Bush Hitler? How Pelosi called Tea Party people Nazis and unpatriotic?

How the left was sooooooooooooooo upset when Cheney told Leahy to go “F–k himself” in a private conversation on the Senate floor, but found Bidens “f–K” on live TV “endearing?”

Hey libs, cry me a river! Oh, is that hate speech too??

LOL

Oh golly gee willikers Tyler, a movie that 99% of the public denounced except for anarchists (Oh yea, you don’t remember the reactions do you, selective memory of course)! GASP! A fake assault on a man by someone that resulted in the man walking away right after it happened (And suddenly appearing in a wheelchair, gee, I wonder if he faked his injuries. Oh you don’t remember that either, hmm, not surprising). Symbolic imagery from anarchists who are pacifists anyways (btw, anarchists aren’t liberal, or conservative. They’re anarchists, and believe in an impossible ideology). Totally comparable to vandalism and attempted murder. As well as mailing anthrax to a politician.

Yea, keep grasping at those straws. Or keep plucking that chicken. I had to say plucking to protect Finch’s virgin ears.

Snipzor:

You are so out of your league here. You’er arguing that Death of a President (the Bush assassination movie) was “denounced by 99% of the public except for anarchists”??? You’re an idiot. Here’s a list of the AWARDS it received from your liberal friends:

The film won a total of 6 awards including; the International Critics Prize (FIPRESCI) from the 2006 Toronto Film Festival,[24] the International Emmy Award for the TV Movie/Mini-Series category in the (UK), the RTS Television Award in the Digital Channel Programme category from the Royal Television Society, the RTBF TV Prize for Best Picture Award from the Brussels European Film Festival for director Gabriel Range, the Banff Rockie Award from the Banff Television Festival for the film, and one for director Gabriel Range. The film also received a nomination for Best Visual Effects from the British Academy TV Awards in 2007.[25]

About Death of a President:

SIX YEARS into the Bush administration, are there any new lows to which the Bush-haters can sink?

George W. Bush has been smeared by the left with every insult imaginable. He has been called a segregationist who yearns to revive Jim Crow and compared ad nauseam to Adolf Hitler. His detractors have accused him of being financially entwined with Osama bin Laden. Of presiding over an American gulag. Of being a latter-day Mussolini. Howard Dean has proffered the “interesting theory” that the Saudis tipped off Bush in advance about 9/11. One US senator (Ted Kennedy) has called the war in Iraq a “fraud” that Bush “cooked up in Texas” for political gain; another ( Vermont independent James Jeffords) has charged him with planning a war in Iran as a strategy to put his brother in the White House. Cindy Sheehan has called him a “lying bastard,” a “filth spewer,” an “evil maniac,” a “fuehrer,” and a “terrorist” guilty of “blatant genocide” — and been rewarded for her invective with oceans of media attention.

What else can they say about Bush? That they want him killed?

They already say it.

On Air America, talk show host Randi Rhodes recommended doing to Bush what Michael Corleone, in “The Godfather, Part II,” does to his brother. “Like Fredo,” she said, “somebody ought to take him out fishing and phuw!” — then imitated the sound of a gunshot. In the Guardian, a leading British daily, columnist Charlie Brooker issued a plea: “John Wilkes Booth, Lee Harvey Oswald, John Hinckley Jr. — where are you now that we need you?”

For the more literary Bush-hater, there is “Checkpoint,” a novel by Nicholson Baker in which two characters discuss the wisdom of shooting the president. “I’m going to kill that bastard,” one character fumes. Some Bush-hatred masquerades as art: At Chicago’s Columbia College, a curated exhibit included a sheet of mock postage stamps bearing the words “Patriot Act” and depicting President Bush with a gun to his head. There are even Bush-assassination fashion statements, such as the “KILL BUSH” T-shirts that were on offer last year at CafePress, an online retailer.

Lurid political libels have a long history in American life. The lies told about John Adams in the campaign of 1800 were vile enough, his wife Abigail lamented, “to ruin and corrupt the minds and morals of the best people in the world.” But has there ever been a president so hated by his enemies that they lusted openly for his death? Or tried to gratify that lust with such political pornography?

As with other kinds of porn, even the most graphic expressions of Bush-hatred tend to jade those who gorge on it, so that they crave ever more explicit material to achieve the same effect.

Which brings us to “Death of a President,” a new movie about the assassination of George W. Bush.

Written and directed by British filmmaker Gabriel Range, the movie premieres today at the Toronto Film Festival and will air next month on Britain’s Channel 4. Shot in the style of a documentary, the movie opens with what looks like actual footage of Bush being gunned down by a sniper as he leaves a Chicago hotel in October 2007. Through the use of digital special effects, the film superimposes the president’s face onto the body of the actor playing him, so that the mortally wounded man collapsing on the screen will seem, all too vividly, to be Bush himself.

This is Bush-hatred as a snuff film. The fantasies it feeds are grotesque and obscene; to pander to such fantasies is to rip at boundary-markers that are indispensable to civilized society. That such a movie could not only be made but lionized at an international film festival is a mark not of sophistication, but of a sickness in modern life that should alarm conservatives and liberals alike.

Naturally that’s not how the film’s promoters see it. Noah Cowan, one of the Toronto festival’s codirectors, high-mindedly describes “Death of a President” as “a classic cautionary tale.” Well, yes, Bush’s assassination is “harrowing,” he says, but what the film is really about is “how the Patriot Act, especially, and how Bush’s divisive partisanship and race-baiting has forever altered America.”

I can’t help wondering, though, whether some of those who see this film will take away rather a different message. John Hinckley, in his derangement, had the idea that shooting the president was the way to impress a movie star. After seeing “Death of a President,” the next Hinckley may get a more grandiose idea: Shooting the president is the way to become a movie star.

And, for the record, Snipzor, my virgin ears may be offended by your language, but there’s certainly no reason why you can’t insult my intelligence. Tell me I’m dumb because I’m not you. That’s usually your silver-bullet argument.

Snipzor, A fake assault on a man by someone that resulted in the man walking away right after it happened ”

Oh really? The guys responsible were convicted. BTW, Spazo, they used the “N” word, the libs favorite word.

Hey Snip: ” Symbolic imagery from anarchists who are pacifists anyways ”

LOL

Ya mean all that violence and damage they did everywhere they went?

Nice try, lib; ya lose again!

In addressing both of Tyler’s recent posts, I only need to point out two things.

With regards to anarchists: Funny how property is worth as much as human life, quite interesting.
With regards to other post: http://xkcd.com/285/

Now having dealt with Tyler, time to read Finch’s giant wall of text that says a lot without actually saying anything of value. I wonder if he placed citations like when he made a claim that can only be seen by himself.

Snipzor:”
“With regards to anarchists: Funny how property is worth as much as human life, quite interesting.”

They were not fighting for life, lib. They were destroying for destructions sake.

And yes, that SEIU thug who you are so pround of was found guilty.

Oh awesome, Charlie Brooker name drop. I just noticed that you quoted a misanthropic cultural critic. He’s probably the best tv host in recent history. Anyone who has seen Screenwipe/Newswipe/Gameswipe can attest to this.

Still reading, good lord it’s like an Ayn Rand novel. So much is there, but it’s both terrible and impossible to read and enjoy.

Also, again. http://xkcd.com/285/

Snipzor, cite where the anarchists were protesting for life?

http://xkcd.com/285/

What’s funny, is that you post zero citations.

Oh, I should correct my prior statement : the SEIU thug has not been convicted; he is going to be prosecuted in April.

Quote me stating that anarchists protest for life. Whatever the hell that’s supposed to mean or be. Or, of course you misunderstood me. Let me try again.

Anarchists destroy property, pacifists object to violence to other human beings. Your silly strawman is pointless… wait… all strawman arguments are pointless.

Snipzor, let’s talk abt insensitive speech.

Who said “A few years ago Obama would have been serving us coffee.”

Who said: “He doesn’t sound like a negro unless he wants to.”

Who Said abt BHO: “He’s clean.”

Your quote:
“With regards to anarchists: Funny how property is worth as much as human life, quite interesting.”

How do their rocks, bottles and stones value life?

So it took you 17 minutes to respond, and your response is completely irrelevant. *sigh*

Why do I bother waiting for actual responses.

For years I have been telling people there is no difference between the Left or the Right. Republican or Democrat. Progressive or Conservative. They are both hate mongers. What I have heard in the past few days makes me wonder who has any love for anyone, anymore….

Um, yes! This hillbilly bitch is stoking this just like fox and the rest of the loons in her party. Just remember that Liberals have guns too! And speaking of guns, that bullshit Eric Cantor was pushing about a shooting at his office was, well, bullshit.

“Bullet that hit Va. congressman’s office random

RICHMOND, Va. — Richmond police say the bullet that hit a window of Republican Virginia Congressman Eric Cantor’s office had been randomly fired skyward.

The GOP, fox and the ignorant hillbilly grifter have gone too far and are now feigning ignorance and accusing the Dems of politicizing this when their own Congressmen “Baby Killer” apologized for his outburst and the very next day, began raising money off of this. They’ve gotten their asses kicked by us again and have brought out the serious crazy. Enjoy!”

By the way, that bullett didn’t even hit Cantor’s window. It hit a window in another office in the building where he has his office. What an idiot! He didn’t think the press would check his bullshit story? No wonder they keep getting their asses kicked.

I rest my case….

Wait, I need help here. Palin is a complete dunce who has nothing of substance yet she is somehow provoking violence. Her Tea-Party acolytes are a group of illiterates (even while her book is a best-seller) who cannot grasp even the simplest explanations of healthcare, yet they can glean marching orders from metaphorical imagery. Hmmmm-kay.

And Snipzor –

I have to laugh at your dismissal of the Bush assassination film: a movie that 99% of the public denounced except for anarchists.

So it only appealed to the anarchists? Well, nothing to worry about! I would dare suggest that even less than 1% are responsible for all the “violent” acts of the past 2 days and yet the press is preaching condemnation on anyone on the Right they can possibly imagine. If “Kill the bill” can be accused of threatening language then a 90 minute film featuring killing Bush should rank a slight bit higher.

Finch,
According to the secret service, the number of threats against Obama is unprecedented (up to 30 per day).

Valkyrie:

That is a myth being perpetuate by leftist. Don’t believe me? Consult CBS news:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-5879268-503544.html

The director of the Secret Service has testified under oath that threats against Obama have been no more than previous presidents.

Valkyrie:

Dont you feel like a fool when something like that happens? You spout the liberal line and it is proven to be an absolute myth that has been foisted on fools like you who will accept it merely because it confirms your pre-existing narrative. FREE YOUR MIND!

That’s weird, I heard it was 100 per day… maybe you should check your numbers.

For some reason, the British film Death of a President has come up a lot lately. I personally haven’t seen it, but I’d probably watch it on cable.

Nonetheless, it wasn’t theatrically released in this country and if you read the synopsis, it didn’t glorify the assassination or advocate for it to happen. It was a plot device, much like The Day After begins with a nuclear war and I assume no one mistook it, as being in favor of devastation.

Correction: The film did actually play on 143 screens over the course of 14 days. I misremembered a delayed release in this country as being equal to no release. But still, the synopsis doesn’t sound anything like a glorification, it was simply a plot device and I can’t see how anyone would claim that it was “embraced”.

Right, Magister. And if Joel Sarnow released a film staring Robert Davi, Jr. and Jon Voight in which the face of Barack Obama was superimposed on an actor and was subsequently assassinated by a Tea Party member because it was learned that Obama was part of a secret conspiracy to destroy the country, you would say that was just a “plot device” and would embrace the film.

I saw Death of a President (rented it). And it was basically a a delusional Michael-Moore-like conspiracy fantasy brought to life. I forget the details, but basically Dick Cheney and and Halliburton were behind the assassination of Bush, but framed it on an innocent young Muslin man so that Cheney could get elected President in 2008 and invade more Muslim countries. It was moveon.org porn.

Poor Snipzor, he has nothing and knows it. BTW, stop using your lib talking points and tired old catch phrases i.e. strawman.

“According to the secret service, the number of threats against Obama is unprecedented (up to 30 per day).”

Totally false! Provide a link.

The Service NEVER comments on such things.

I don’t go to Jon Voight fils, so it wouldn’t affect me. I don’t care about his extremist politics, he’s just a bad actor. I will confess that I watched his film about the LDS massacre of the Christians at Mountain Meadow. Voight even managed to stink up that B Film.

Go to Google, Tyler. Search “secret service threats against Obama”. You’ll get a Daily Telegraph article quoting the Secret Service saying threats against President Obama were higher than for any other President. Then, go to the US New & World Report article which says those threats, through 24 March, had leveled off to normal level. It, too quotes the director. SO much for your NEVER. An apology is due from you.

TRRK, for someone who projects the most vile stereotypes on anyone you disagree with, we’ll wait for your apology first.

@AnonymousFinch: My point about the film was that it wasn’t a how-to, it didn’t try to justify the action and I see no mention of dancing in the streets. By using a real President and “real” characters, they got quite a lot of publicity, but it also prevented them from profiting from an American audience.

Other assassination films in the past have used fictional characters and other films about fictional events in the Oval Office have been done; This film’s mistake was that it used someone real, if it had been In the Line of Fire or Manchurian Candidate, of if they had fictionalized-up Halliburton or Blackwater like they did in Jericho and 24, nobody would’ve cared.

Actually when the Secret Service reported to Congress they announced Obama had no more threats than previous Presidents.

Hey, TRRK, your apology is accepted in advance:

December 03, 2009

Threat level against Obama no greater than under Bush, Clinton

Bit of a bombshell at this morning’s Homeland Security Committee hearing:

U.S. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan dismissed published reports that the level of death threats against President Obama are four times greater than typical threat levels against recent presidents — claiming the current volume of threats is comparable to that under George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.

“It’s not [a] 400 percent [increase],” Sullivan said during a heated exchange with Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), who suggested the service needed additional agents to protect the first African-American president.

http://www.politico.com/blogs/glennthrush/1209/Secret_Service_Threat_level_against_Obama_no_greater_than_under_Bush_Clinton.html

I believe I can speak for the vast majority of us living in other democratic countries. We are flabbergasted by the
opposition of many Americans to having some semblance of universal health care. Obama’s plan helps protect the least fortunate in society (surely not contrary to Christian doctrine?)and makes those people at the top end pay a bit more in taxes to support these less fortunate people. It all seems so reasonable. The U.S.’s resistance to government involvement is ridiculous. Healthcare should not be held in the hands of private enterprise. Look what mess an uncontrolled financial market has gotten us all into economically. I couldn’t imagine living without the security of national health care. As long as the U.S. doesn’t have it, you will never be able to call yourselves the best democracy on earth.