Author Topic: Al Franken vs. Fox News (Read 3081 times)

Erlkonig · « **Reply #75 on:** August 12, 2003, 08:23:04 PM »

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Originally posted by Holden McGroin
Wow... seems you didn't read your own posting.

Bill O'Reilly called Al Franken and idiot, not Fox News lawyers.

What, you think I'm trying to convince a judge here? I'm just meeting the level of discourse on this board.

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In its court papers, Fox described the author and liberal commentator as "neither a journalist nor a television news personality. He is not a well-respected voice in American politics; rather, he appears to be shrill and unstable. His views lack any serious depth or insight."

Fox alleged that Franken was "either intoxicated or deranged" when he attacked the network and conservative host Bill O'Reilly at an April press correspondents dinner. The lawsuit also says that Franken has been described as "increasingly unfunny."

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The court papers refer to Mr. Franken, who is a former "Saturday Night Live" writer and performer, as a "parasite" who hopes to use Fox's reputation to confuse the public and boost sales of his book.

SOB · « **Reply #76 on:** August 12, 2003, 08:27:46 PM »

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Originally posted by mietla
According to you I am an idiot for life for being against the socialized healhcare system...

Enjoy your book.

Well, actually I said you were an idiot because of the way you put forth your argument. I don't think I actually discussed the health care issue with you. And I already enjoyed the book...but like with Michael Moore, I don't agree with most of his political views.

SOB

funkedup · « **Reply #77 on:** August 12, 2003, 10:22:06 PM »

Al Franken 15 t3h 5uxx0r

john9001 · « **Reply #78 on:** August 12, 2003, 11:04:06 PM »

"""raging right-wing lunatics"""

hi . i'm al , al franken, a raging left-wing lunatic, and i'm going to tell you some really bad jokes, but you will laugh at my jokes because you are stupid liberals.

Leslie · « **Reply #79 on:** August 13, 2003, 12:44:15 AM »

Was it Dan Ackroid and Eddie Murphy who were in "Trading Places", funniest movie I've ever seen. Anyway, wasn't it Al Frankin and some other actor who teased the gorrillas in the cage, when the hit man dude ended up there during the train scene?

Les

rpm · « **Reply #80 on:** August 13, 2003, 01:37:00 AM »

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Originally posted by Leslie
Anyway, wasn't it Al Frankin and some other actor who teased the gorrillas in the cage?

Yes, it was Al Franken and his comedy partner Tom Davis. They were part of the SNL alum that had parts in that film.

rpm · « **Reply #81 on:** August 13, 2003, 01:59:52 AM »

BTW, a few Al Franken facts you might find interesting:

Al Franken was born on May 21, 1951
Al Franken was initially a Republican, following in his father's footsteps.
Al Franken graduated from Harvard in 1973.
Al Franken won 5 Emmys, four for writing and one for producing.
Al Franken co-wrote and produced Touchstone Pictures' "When a Man Loves a Woman," with Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan which drew strong reviews and over $100 million boxoffice.
Al Franken has been a political correspondant for ABC, NBC, PBS, CNN, Newsweek, The Nation, and Rolling Stone.
Al Franken is the author of four NY Times best-sellers.
Al Franken won a Grammy in the "best comedy" category for "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot" Book on Tape. Indeed, Al Franken is among few political figures who can claim to have won a "Grammy."
Al Franken has been a speaker at the White House Correspondents Dinner, National Press Club, USO tours and commencement speaker at Harvard.

So before you go slamming him, Al Franken, realise that Al Franken has the credentials and knows what Al Franken is talking about, Politically speaking.

straffo · « **Reply #82 on:** August 13, 2003, 07:58:21 AM »

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Originally posted by fd ski
you are hereby notified that i have copyrighted following words:

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Any of you using the above words are expected to send me a check or else you'll hear from my attorney.

So where are those folks yelling for tort reform because of frivolus suits now ?

Il y a toujours un moyen de lutter contre-ça ... Il suffit d'utiliser un véritable langage

(je sais que cette phrase est moche ... mais a priori les robots de traduction vont peut-être arriver à la traduire correctement )

Yeager · « **Reply #83 on:** August 13, 2003, 08:24:37 AM »

Is there any hope for me, Yeager, or am I now an idiot for life because I like something you don't?
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No, your not an idiot because you like something I dont.

That would be........stupid?

SOB · « **Reply #84 on:** August 13, 2003, 09:09:16 AM »

I love you, Yeager.

SOB

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #85 on:** August 13, 2003, 10:22:22 AM »

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a bunch of raging right-wing lunatics they are. That their lawyers resorted to O'Club-Repugnantcan-style personal attacks and name-calling...

So let me get this straight... They are wrong because they resort to name calling....

okay I think I get it now.

just an aside Erlkonig...
I certainly hope your new avatar is not a picture of you.

Rude · « **Reply #86 on:** August 13, 2003, 12:12:59 PM »

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Originally posted by banana
....and in the meantime, the old economy goes down the crapper, again.

"Those who forget history, are destined to be a one-term president"

George Bush, Sr.

What you just posted about the economy is innacurate. You may hope for it to tank to keep Bush out of office and if that's true, then just say so rather than showing your arse to everyone on the BBS.

Krusher · « **Reply #87 on:** August 13, 2003, 12:21:14 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm371
BTW, a few Al Franken facts you might find interesting:

Al Franken has been a political correspondant for ABC, NBC, PBS, CNN, Newsweek, The Nation, and Rolling Stone.

So before you go slamming him, Al Franken, realise that Al Franken has the credentials and knows what Al Franken is talking about, Politically speaking.

So if a network sends a comedian to a political event to add a touch of witt it qualifies them as being qualified politically?

Rude · « **Reply #88 on:** August 13, 2003, 12:33:13 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm371
BTW, a few Al Franken facts you might find interesting:

Al Franken was born on May 21, 1951
Al Franken was initially a Republican, following in his father's footsteps.
Al Franken graduated from Harvard in 1973.
Al Franken won 5 Emmys, four for writing and one for producing.
Al Franken co-wrote and produced Touchstone Pictures' "When a Man Loves a Woman," with Andy Garcia and Meg Ryan which drew strong reviews and over $100 million boxoffice.
Al Franken has been a political correspondant for ABC, NBC, PBS, CNN, Newsweek, The Nation, and Rolling Stone.
Al Franken is the author of four NY Times best-sellers.
Al Franken won a Grammy in the "best comedy" category for "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot" Book on Tape. Indeed, Al Franken is among few political figures who can claim to have won a "Grammy."
Al Franken has been a speaker at the White House Correspondents Dinner, National Press Club, USO tours and commencement speaker at Harvard.

So before you go slamming him, Al Franken, realise that Al Franken has the credentials and knows what Al Franken is talking about, Politically speaking.

Al Franken has an opinion and has been recognized by his liberal peers.

Holden McGroin · « **Reply #89 on:** August 13, 2003, 12:43:17 PM »

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Al Franken is among few political figures who can claim to have won a "Grammy."

Didn't Hillary win one for a book on tape? It Takes a Village if I remember correctly.

And although not a political figure, Homer Simpson won one for Barbershop Performance.

I think they award about 23,436 Grammies annually.