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LisaW
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 Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:45 am Post subject: Imagine this |
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Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care.
The news media swoons in admiration -- one simpering anchorman even shouts at a reporter who asks a tough question: "Why don't you show some respect?!" The public is likewise smitten, except for a few nut cases who circulate batty rumors on the Internet about the leader's origins and intentions. The leader, undismayed, offers assurances that are soothing, if also just a tiny bit condescending: "Embracing change is never easy."
So, does that sound like anyone you know? Oh, wait -- did I mention the leader is secretly a totalitarian space lizard who's come here to eat us?
Welcome to ABC's "V," (more)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-tc-tvcolumn-v-1102-1103nov03,0,7062976.story
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RLD
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I think we have now seen political commentary and parallel at its absolute lowest.
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michelle2
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: |
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| RLD wrote: | I think we have now seen political commentary and parallel at its absolute lowest.
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Oh, I bet it could get lower. |
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Lynnk
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| Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:36 pm Post subject: Re: Imagine this |
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| LisaW wrote: | Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care.
The news media swoons in admiration -- one simpering anchorman even shouts at a reporter who asks a tough question: "Why don't you show some respect?!" The public is likewise smitten, except for a few nut cases who circulate batty rumors on the Internet about the leader's origins and intentions. The leader, undismayed, offers assurances that are soothing, if also just a tiny bit condescending: "Embracing change is never easy."
So, does that sound like anyone you know? Oh, wait -- did I mention the leader is secretly a totalitarian space lizard who's come here to eat us?
Welcome to ABC's "V," (more)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-tc-tvcolumn-v-1102-1103nov03,0,7062976.story |
LOL! |
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Martha4545
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I remember the 1983 series. It was boring.
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erika
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About time, Lisa, about dang time! 8 years of movies alluding to Bush as a monster and now its the lib turn. I watched a Law and Order show which aimed to convict the Bush admin....I smile now.
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Miranda731
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| Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 4:40 am Post subject: Re: Imagine this |
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| LisaW wrote: | Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care.
The news media swoons in admiration -- one simpering anchorman even shouts at a reporter who asks a tough question: "Why don't you show some respect?!" The public is likewise smitten, except for a few nut cases who circulate batty rumors on the Internet about the leader's origins and intentions. The leader, undismayed, offers assurances that are soothing, if also just a tiny bit condescending: "Embracing change is never easy."
So, does that sound like anyone you know? Oh, wait -- did I mention the leader is secretly a totalitarian space lizard who's come here to eat us?
Welcome to ABC's "V," (more)
http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/chi-tc-tvcolumn-v-1102-1103nov03,0,7062976.story |
They really tried hard to force an analogy here, especially since the leader of the "Visitors" is most definitely a she.
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