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This Exists: Dan Rather And Lawrence O’Donnell Discuss Alien Invasion

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Former CBS Evening News anchor Dan Rather and future MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell are in the anchor chair during what appears to be an alien invasion…

…In the upcoming movie Skyline, out November 11. Here’s the trailer.

It’s not clear whether O’Donnell and Rather will be part of the actual movie or are just in the trailer (they aren’t listed in the IMDB credits), but they play a central role in the teaser. Apparently, the alien encounter in Skyline is similar to the one Stephen Hawking warned us about in April – that it will not be a positive experience for us ‘Native Americans’ of Earth.

O’Donnell says in the trailer that Hawking “warned us about the possibility of aliens from outer space,” and Rather quotes almost directly from Hawking himself:

Hawking says that if extraterrestrials visit us the outcome might be similar to when Columbus landed in America. In other words, it didn’t turn out too well for Native Americans.

Ominous!

O’Donnell has done some acting, including a recurring role on the current HBO polygamy drama Big Love. And Rather has too – he appeared several times in the ABC show Dirty Sexy Money (but playing himself).

The movie stars Zach Braff‘s friend on Scrubs and the boyfriend from Six Feet Under.

Check it out (via TVNewser):

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  • http://apostrophejones.com Apostrophe jones

    Return to Sender .

  • The Real Royal King

    Steve Douchey and Gretchen O’Van Susteren would have been better choices. They’re always good with alien invasion and “boy locked in refrigerator eats foot with ranch dressing” stories.

    AT FOX:

    THE BREITBARTING BEGINS
    WITH FOX & FRIENDS
    AND CONTINUES ALL DAY
    UNTIL VAN SUSTEREN ENDS.

  • The Real Royal King

    When does this red “C” advertising campaign stop? It’s irritating! I was going to watch the show, but I am so ticked now, I’ll skip it.

    AT FOX:

    THE BREITBARTING BEGINS
    WITH FOX & FRIENDS
    AND CONTINUES ALL DAY
    UNTIL VAN SUSTEREN ENDS.

  • JimBob

    Dan Rather and Lawrence O’Donnel!
    Now there is a dynamic duo for you!
    Real Royal Queen. you are a bore!
    Time for you to say bye bye!!!
    Now git!!

  • NORBIT

    The DNC already contacted ACORN to start processing their phony Voter Registration Cards for November!!!!!!

    LMAO!!!!

    - the earthbound illegal aliens are already filing a racial-discrimination suit with Justice!!!!

  • nocountryforwho

    Is every regular comment-maker on this site functionally insane? No one ever says “haha, this is funny!”

    It’s either Liberal or Conservative talking points that usually have little or nothing to do with the actual post.

    It’s very boring guys.

  • chucken

    The alien invaders will say this planet is just too fucked up after hearing rightwing talk show hosts and rightly conclude that this carbon life form has too many sub species that will make colonizing this planet a waste of time.

  • writer

    Stephen Hawking is obviously a xenophobe concerning people from other planets.

  • felixw

    You should have included the part where the aliens say: “What’s the frequency, Kenneth.”

  • BatBoy

    chucken said:
    The alien invaders will say this planet is just too fucked up after reading MY RANTS and rightly conclude that this carbon life form has too many sub species, LIKE ME…. that will make colonizing this planet a waste of time.

    I have to translate you all the time any more!

  • writer

    The aliens abducted Rather and did things to him……sexually.

  • More Liberty

    I think it is a reasonable discussion to have. Are we so arrogant to believe that out of the billions and billions of universes, that only we exist? I’m sure the Aztecs, who believed that they were the center of the world, couldn’t comprehend the fact that some other, more “advanced” society ended up on their door step.

  • http://sharethisurlaboutglennbeck.com/ GlennBeckReview

    nocountryforwho says: “Is every regular comment-maker on this site functionally insane? No one ever says “haha, this is funny!””

    Then, writer says: “Stephen Hawking is obviously a xenophobe concerning people from other planets.”

    Now THAT’s funny.

  • StandUp

    nocountryforwho said:
    Is every regular comment-maker on this site functionally insane? No one ever says “haha, this is funny!” It’s either Liberal or Conservative talking points that usually have little or nothing to do with the actual post. It’s very boring guys.

    Well, it’s been nice talking to you too. I assume you won’t be back.

  • BatBoy

    I have thought all along that Dan Rather and Larry O’Donnell were two of the leaders in the Alien Invasion.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Isidro-Garcia/1622148780 Isidro Garcia

    They would have no chance against Sara Palin and her mama grizzlies. I’ll stand in line for this movie but casting is critical.

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Eric-J-Boisen/514576443 Eric J. Boisen

    nocountryforwho said:
    Is every regular comment-maker on this site functionally insane? No one ever says “haha, this is funny!”

    It’s either Liberal or Conservative talking points that usually have little or nothing to do with the actual post.

    It’s very boring guys.

    I totally Agree

  • writer

    There is nothing funny about Dan Rather being probed.

  • stoogedudes

    felixw said:
    You should have included the part where the aliens say: “What’s the frequency, Kenneth.”

    I LOVE that song!

    The Real Royal King said:
    When does this red “C” advertising campaign stop? It’s irritating! I was going to watch the show, but I am so ticked now, I’ll skip it. AT FOX: THE BREITBARTING BEGINSWITH FOX & FRIENDSAND CONTINUES ALL DAYUNTIL VAN SUSTEREN ENDS.

    Agreed. I’m tired of clicking on an article and being led to some other website because I accidentally clicked on a red C. But Laura Linney is in this show, so I almost have to see it. She’s a terrific actress.

  • notsofast

    Both of this bat-shit crazy libs are from outer space.

    I wonder if the “Aliens” are illegal?

    LMAO!

  • JimBob

    I think the guy that knocked Dan Rather on his ass on Park
    Ave 15 or 20 years ago was an alien from the future!
    Dan “Kenneth” didn’t know the frequency, SO–
    POW!!! Right in the kisser! Bazaar indeed.

  • http://none pyrope

    One night–I’ll never forget–I saw a flying saucer. It was followed immediately by a flying cup and then a flying rolling pin. As it turned out, they were all launched by my wife who was expressing some problem about my coming in at 3 AM. Since I mended my ways, I have not seen any UFOs…but that’s another story.

    I thought ol’ Blather was talking about those criminal aliens who slip over the border from Mexico.

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