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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 3:12 pm
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 3:24 pm
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I find it interesting that it took until nearly 5:30 pm EST for this to arrive for a piece they knew weeks ago was going to air. One would have thought it would have been posted first thing this morning, even if it is considered by most to be a 'holiday' week.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 3:31 pm
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I find it interesting that it took until nearly 5:30 pm EST for this to arrive for a piece they knew weeks ago was going to air. One would have thought it would have been posted first thing this morning, even if it is considered by most to be a 'holiday' week.
...Especially since 90% of Her Royal Spokesholess' blurb was simply a regurgitation of the segment comtents itself.

Let's give it to her with both shoes...
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 3:38 pm
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...Especially since 90% of Her Royal Spokesholess' blurb was simply a regurgitation of the segment comtents itself.

Let's give it to her with both shoes...
I already submitted a question asking for clarification on Kip's Komment about the 2 fliers of 'interest' in the air & how could such a thing happen (layer failure?)
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 4:48 pm
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Uh, the "Freedom Center"? I nearly spit my beverage out in a fit of laughter. Nothing but Freedom Fries and Freedom Toast in the canteen, no doubt.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 11:02 pm
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At least they actually gave a mention on Bruce in the post, instead of that usual link along the homepage. And at least they're acknowledging that yes, some people view us as "theater."

So, IMO, this although majorly propaganda, it is less then usual... because since when does propaganda acknowledge critics.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 12:47 am
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Uh, the "Freedom Center"? I nearly spit my beverage out in a fit of laughter. Nothing but Freedom Fries and Freedom Toast in the canteen, no doubt.
We had to destroy freedom in order to save it.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 3:26 am
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I wonder if they waited until 5:30p to post it so that they could all go home an not approve any comments. Here we are, twelve hours later, and still zero comments.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 6:49 am
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I wonder if they waited until 5:30p to post it so that they could all go home an not approve any comments. Here we are, twelve hours later, and still zero comments.
You're right -- that's one of the oldest tricks in the book. Look for others either in the blog or on the TSA or DHS web site on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, or either Friday after the holidays.

Or, perhaps Ellen was busy polishing her resume or searching Monster.com?

Uh, the "Freedom Center"? I nearly spit my beverage out in a fit of laughter. Nothing but Freedom Fries and Freedom Toast in the canteen, no doubt.
Among other things, the "Freedom Center" is the place Inspector Clouseau calls when you show up without an approved ID and they start asking you about your political party registration.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 7:37 am
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Originally Posted by FliesWay2Much
You're right -- that's one of the oldest tricks in the book. Look for others either in the blog or on the TSA or DHS web site on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, or either Friday after the holidays.

Or, perhaps Ellen was busy polishing her resume or searching Monster.com?



Among other things, the "Freedom Center" is the place Inspector Clouseau calls when you show up without an approved ID and they start asking you about your political party registration.

I also posted a question. Of course the occupants of the Freedom Abatement Center are probably hiding out or dodging shoes from Sinter Klaus who is on the no fly list.

Wouldn't want anyone connected with the Terrorist Support Agency putting in any overtime.
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Old Dec 23, 2008 | 8:14 am
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Let's try for 2

Since my first one actually made it thru, I think I'll go back & ask how it is Kip didn't seem to know about the Red Team Failures
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