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To: Geoff Altman who wrote (504550)	8/27/2012 5:31:51 PM
From: Sr K	1 Recommendation Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 794309

Romney and Al Gore have a lot in common. Education, father in politics, likely thinking at an early age about getting into politics. Almost everyone who goes to Harvard at least thinks about it. I bet after 9/11 Al Gore thought at least once he got the better deal when the Supreme Court decided for Bush in Bush v. Gore. And I bet George W. Bush at least once thought the same thing. And I'd have more respect for Romney if he admitted after September and October 2008 that John McCain was dealt a tough hand and it was "better him than me", for the economic changes and for not having to go up against the Obama powerhouse that came out of nowhere to defeat Hillary and then win the election. Times have changed. Not recognizing that is what's wrong with a Presidential candidate signing the Grover Norquist pledge. And that's what wrong with a candidate who sticks to the same philosophy and plan no matter what the external circumstances. I want a President who thinks; not one who is straightjacketed.

To: Geoff Altman who wrote (504550)	8/27/2012 8:03:48 PM
From: Neeka	4 Recommendations Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 794309

Just got back from seeing 2012. First off, seeing all of BO's dirty laundry aired in one 1 1/2 hr movie made it hard to hold back from screaming. Secondly, D'Souza did an outstanding job of taking a theory and producing an intriguing and thoughtful movie. His theory...........which basically posits that BO wants to change and reform America and what the citizens of this country have built because he is an anti-colonialist with black liberation theology sentiments, and he'll do this by destroying the economy, allowing countries which were past colonies to develop their own resources and disallow us from developing ours. The theory is backed up by using BO's own words, his deeds and the events surrounding his life which made it highly believable. The audience was small.............it's Monday mid-day..........but everyone clapped at the end. People were really chatting it up and we got into a couple of discussions on the way out. The good news is all (but the 4 kids we saw) of those people vote. The bad news is, millions of Americans won't see it. If they did, they wouldn't vote for BO again. I know you can't stand the sound of his voice, but it works well in this context and I'd highly recommend you see the movie.