Courtesy of The Guardian:
Film producer Harvey Weinstein may prove to be the secret weapon of the Barack Obama re-election campaign thanks to a film about the killing of Osama Bin Laden that is set to air on US TV just 48 hours before polling day.
Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden is the first high-profile dramatisation of the attack on the al-Qaida leader's Pakistan hide-out. The incident, in May 2011, was widely regarded as a coup for the Obama administration, following former President Bush's failed seven-year attempt to catch Bin Laden "dead or alive".
Produced by the Weinstein Company, the film will be broadcast on the National Geographic Channel on Sunday 4 November. "While some of the characterisations have been dramatised for creative reasons, the core story is an accurate portrayal of an event that ended the longest manhunt in American history," the channel said in a statement.
Okay usually I just pooh pooh the Right Wing's conspiracy theories, but THIS time I think that we can definitely say that timing for the release of this movie is purely political.
And do you know what? It will very likely have some positive impact for the President too.
Forgive me if I don't get too bothered by the fact that the signature talking point of the GOP, going after terrorists and keeping America safe, has been usurped by President Obama, and will very likely contribute greatly to his reelection.
Well, tough shit republicans! It is not like this is something they would not do if they could.
ReplyDeleteThey had the chance to work with the president on this...and fucked it up royally.
DeleteI'm sure Hannity will call it propaganda and lies, and that the President had NOTHING to do with it, oh and by the way, Bush's waterboarding led to the information Obama needed to even know about this. Can just hear them now. Sarah will probably chime in.
ReplyDeleteHe will also argue that credit for today's numbers should go to Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, and the efficacy/legality of water boarding.
DeleteSean, I cannot WAIT to see your fuckin' head explode on November 6th, jackass. Go and fuck Palin in one last orgy of ignorance...it's all you have left.
Then the question is ...If the waterboarding got the info why didn't Bush go get him?
DeleteYou don't expect them to make sense now, do you?
DeleteLMAO!! and 90% of the country will be watching that movie.
ReplyDeleteGryphen, all this will not help Pres. he is still using teleprompter in his rallytoday. He need to stand his ground and face Mitt next round. Polling mitt got a big bump, $ is pouring in for him. Pres ned to get his act together, am loosing sleep . Scares me .
ReplyDeleteYou talk like a robot. Mitt is that you?
DeleteAnonymous7:03 PM
DeleteOh dear...maybe you need to turn off the TV and turn it back on after you VOTE for President Obama!
Relax...we got this!
Pres needs to get his act together. Really?? You really said that???
DeleteGo to bed - pull the covers up and never get out. The boogy man is coming for ya.
Pres needs to get his act together?
His shit is so together but you're too freaking stunned & stupid to ever realize it.
Mitt, and all politicians, use teleprompters in their rallys.
DeleteGet a grip, pal! Everybody uses teleprompters (unless they write it on their hand), and money has always poured in for Mitt. Take a Sominex and get over it.
DeleteOh, yeah, and burn some of that nervous energy learning how to spell, punctuate and type.
DeleteObama/Biden 2012..by a landslide, boy-o!
DeleteGryphen, you're scaring people! They only get National Geographic on their cable lineup (hey, it was a bargain!), and they don't know where the "off" button is.
DeleteMitts got a big bump? (Who knew?)
They're loosing sleep and they're scared!
At least that's how I interpreted it.
Chicken Little needs a chill pill, dictionary, and a nap.
7:03
DeleteDrugs are bad, m'kay?
You moron...LOL... Is that you Sarah?
DeleteHe's dealing with the Middle East shit storm, prepping for his next debate, campaigning, plus all the other responsibilities of being POTUS, and you expect him to memorize a speech, too?
DeleteSheesh!
Jesus H. Christ, will you idiots stop with the teleprompter crap already; they've been used since the late 50's. Everbody uses them, including, yes, your boy mitt.
DeleteHow in the hell did Pres. Obama debate the first time in 2008??
DeleteOn the National Geographic channel?
ReplyDelete"Cable TV channels owned (in whole or part) and operated by News Corporation include:
National Geographic Channel (joint venture with National Geographic Society) 67%
National Geographic Channel International 75%
Nat Geo Mundo (joint venture with National Geographic Society)
Nat Geo Wild (joint venture with National Geographic Society)"
Source- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/News_Corporation
What will the wig from Wasilla have to say about this? Pulling something?
Who cares? Would you believe anything she says anyways. She can melt to dust for all I care.
DeleteRead about this yesterday and was LMAO knowing that News Corp is the majority owner or whatever of the Nat Geo channel.
ReplyDeleteAt every turn, the Rethugs have no idea what's happening. Another conspiracy theory. BFD!!
The difference this time I so happy to see. More people have finally opened their eyes and realized what the Rethugs have been doing for years. Too many Dems have buried their heads in the sand not believing it. Too trusting. Not anymore.
This is perfect! Watch a great movie then watch the counts come in as President Obama gets re-elected to a second term two nights later.
ReplyDeleteLife is Good!
You know, with the recent release of several obviously right-wing propaganda movies -- like that "2016: Obama's America" and "Last Ounce of Courage" movie, it's about time we "libruls" had a movie come out during campaign season.
ReplyDeleteAnd this one is for FREE, as long as you get that channel.
Sounds good to me.
The Righties have nothing to bitch about! Sarah Palin being chosen for VP after she gave birth *WINK* to a child with DS just four months earlier was nothing less than political opportunism to the highest degree.
ReplyDeleteO/T found at the pee pond"
ReplyDelete"In regard to Sarah "not being active," both Chucks were adamant that Sarah's ALWAYS active, and after her supposed "quiet" moments to watch out! Chuck, Jr. really wanted us to know how hard Sarah works. He says she gets up at 4 a.m. and runs 6 miles, then she gets breakfast ready and takes the kids to school. Then she works for twelve hours! Chuck was very clear that Sarah is not sitting this election out."
Anybody believe this BS or able to verify?
I don't, I'm sure the Heaths lie as much as the Palins. Afterall Sarah is a Heath.
DeleteAnd of course she sitting this out, she never ran did she? But she's got to keep conning those at the Pee so they send her all of their expendable income.
Little Rabbit
My goodness, whenever does she find time to go to the plastic surgeon?
DeleteThat daily schedule is total BS. Chugging an energy drink is not "getting breakfast ready". And if she's working 12 hours a day, where are the results? Oh yeah... spray tan, new lips. There ya go. Verified.
chuck's a lyin' POS, i've known that idiot for years and how he manages to have a teachers certificate i'll never know. dude's bottom of the barrel
DeleteDrives kids to school? From Arizona? Willow hair academy? Piper doesn't go to school. one of the Trigs are with people who love him?
DeleteHe's a Heath, he's a liar.
DeleteGryphen & IM'ers:
ReplyDeleteDavid Blaine is livestreaming from NYC -- it is totally kewl!!!
Started Friday night and going for 72 hours where he is being 'electrified'!! Million volt stunt.
Here's the story:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49306749/ns/technology_and_science-science/
Here's the livestream which watching at night is really kewl as it's 2 am for me right now. Watching full screen on our 17 inch monitor - WOW!!! Hope you enjoy as it's something totally different!!
http://new.livestream.com/Ultrabookexperience/electrified?&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=live&utm_campaign=Ultrabookexperience/electrified&utm_content=10_5show
I am happy as anyone to see this movie, my only apprehension is the fallout in the Mideast. I can't help but think this is gonna cause some more violence...the same radicals are having more than enough notice of this movie, I just hope our guys over there are prepared this time.
ReplyDeletegood news for President Obama
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Could they show the clip of GWBush saying that he doesn't know where binLaden is and doesn't think about him very much as the introduction? HAHAHAHAHA
ReplyDeleteAll this patting on the back is fine but I suggest all of you make sure your friends and relatives vote for Obama, especially women and 20-30 somethings.
ReplyDeleteDon't hold your breath.
ReplyDeleteThe Republicans are going to put the full force of their money and legal department into blocking the broadcast of this movie, claiming it is political.
They will manage to get the air date moved to after the election.
You just watch.
Hell yeah! That's gonna leave a mark. I can just hear Hannity and Caribou Barbie discuss how unAmerican it is for Weinstein, the King of the Hollywood Elite, to tell such egregious lies immediately before the election. Caribou Dumbass will add, "Treason, Sean! They also, too, did it to me with the lie packed election movie, Game Change. Yes, I also, too, have been persecrated (misspelled on purpose) many times!"
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