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Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
When did they go to the press or police?
I am confused......why are six year old IMs being produced?
I think that immediate and appropriate are the key words there.
My point was that the RCC covered for the priests.
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Originally Posted by RICHARD
Suggesting it is okay that the leadership of the house to do the same?? :confused: :confused:
I think I tend to agree with Sparks19. YIKES, I know I will take the heat for this.
I do agree that there are laws that say adults and children shouldn't mess around. I do recognize that sexual harrassment takes place, having been on the recieving end of it at the age of 23. It was horrible. I was not a willing participant, I did not 'flirt' with this 45 year old 'man'. I don't see this situation as being similiar. These 'children' are 16, and apparently, were giving back what they got (maybe not as well). The teens probably thought they were 'flirting' (is that word still used???), but, I don't think they are some young victims.
Who saves IMS? People that realize they might come in handy? I cannot believe we go into election season, with a focus on the page 'scandal'. Only in America.
We will hear less and less about the real issues now. The page 'scandal' can be a 'scandal', and the people that were involved ran outta town, but, please let it stop at that.
Now, why in the world would you think that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Edwina's Secretary
No, we should clean 'house'.
My point is that everyone got cold feet when it came down to ratting out Foley.
What ever happened to an anonymous phone call, email or note to turn him in?And why was it six years after the poor little wussy decided to come forward.
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If you get the Sundance Channel watch "The Hill"..
It's a reality show about the Dem senator from FL......
Robert something....I watched the first episode and a half.
God help the Left if that is who is battling for the little people.
One of the gals in his office is kinda cute.....until she starts talking politics. :rolleyes:
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And thank you Pam....For not feeling sorry for me. :rolleyes: ;)
Absolutely right! Leaks to the press are easy. It happens every day in D.C. Why so long for Foley? eh?Quote:
My point is that everyone cold cold feet when it came down to ratting out Foley.
EH?
I haven't seen it Richard... but as you most likely well know - NO REALITY BASED SHOW is for REAL!!! They exist solely for audience entertainment (although one might question their true entertainment value). Each and everyone of them has an obligation to it's producer and network to draw as many viewers as possible. Reality not withstanding.Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
I can't stand them. They are so incredibly contrived and predictable. Pick the scenario that will draw the most surprise and incredulance, mixed with a heavy dose of controversy and you have the likely plotline for this week's episode.
Amazing??? Not really... when you consider that a TV show's sole objective is too sell soap (as we used to say in the biz). Advertisers pay big bucks to place ads on network TV and they want all the bang for their buck they can get. They would be very upset if Camera men followed people around and Island for 10 weeks and nothing interesting or exciting ever happened! So what's the answer? Guarantee controversy and intrigue by writing potential script, offering suggested dialogue, filming supposed secret conversations (with retakes if necessary), place your islanders in suggested peril (like a volcano that suddenly erupts sending the "survivors" into panic and run for your life mode. Of course, with a little investigation you can discover that "that volcano is an active site and that it erupts almost every day and is a tourist favorite. Oh and the survivors are actually well beyond the safety zone inposed on even the toursist. So... no "real" mystery or shock here - just the magic of TV and zoom lenses. And Yes, the contestants knew the volcano was erupting [it had happened dozens of times previously]. They were asked to run around and act like they were frightened and frantic. Guaranteed. And the cameramen ran around, shaking their cameras, some prop guys knocked over tents, threw dirt and flying debris. Lots of film editing in the studio and you have a bonafide death defying episode. AND MY SILLY FAMILY IS ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS!!!]
After all the hoopla, I am sure all the survivors had a big laugh and went about straightening their tents and sh** up. Wait... oh no, they have production people to do that. They probably all had a snack while waiting for the next scene shoot!
The Senator from FL is undeniably similarly scripted. If they were to show a Senator's (Republican or Democrat) real daily or usual routine, you would be so bored you would fall asleep in your chair. It would be off the air in no time flat. Networks would aplogize to their advertisers, and the producers would have a hard time ever selling another show to the network again.
Like a Playboy Magazine, in the hands of a minor..Quote:
Originally Posted by AbbyMom
The pages stuck together. :rolleyes:
BD,
I only watch one reality show where they give out prizes.
The others that I indulge in are merely vehicles for people to be stupid. :rolleyes: ;)
Very funny Richard... and oh so true!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RICHARD
I guess I kinda went off on a tangent - and you were the victim of transference!!! LOL! I really get so mad at my family cause they are addicted to this genre... and they really believe that this is just happenschance filmography, akin to a documentary.
And frankly, that's "what they want to believe", because it understandably makes it more interesting and exciting for them to watch. They don't appreciate my bursting their bubble and tell me so!!! I'm forbidden to speak while they watch their various Un-Reality shows!!! I guess I can be a pain!