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Dude111

06-29-2011 06:29 AM

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ...e_wizard_of_oz

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The 1896 election had two lasting impacts on American life. First, it launched an era of Republican dominance that enabled the GOP to occupy the White House for 28 out of the next 36 years. The second impact was that it may have inspired “The Wizard of Oz,” a classic American tale that became an annual staple of prime time television in the pre-Cable, pre-Internet era. [more]

I have this movie ON VHS :)

And for such a classic,THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO WATCH IT! (Looks and sounds the best it can)

flacaltenn

06-29-2011 10:17 AM

The theory that the tin man lacks a heart is gonna be wildly popular on this board..

BlueStreak

06-29-2011 12:54 PM

And, in a more modern context, I have always viewed Limbaugh as the Wizard. Big, booming voice on the radio, but put him out in public, exposed directly to his opposition, no cameras, no microphone, no walls electronic or otherwise, between him and the real world----------and he collapses into a sad, babbling, cowardly and pathetic man.

Dave

bhunter

06-29-2011 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueStreak (Post 65928)

But unlike Obama, you have a choice not to listen to Limbaugh. I think at one point in the early 90s half his listeners were democrats. Speaking of listening, time to play some Wailin' Jennys.

d-ray657

06-29-2011 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhunter (Post 65947)

But unlike Obama, you have a choice not to listen to Limbaugh. I think at one point in the early 90s half his listeners were democrats. Speaking of listening, time to play some Wailin' Jennys.

We can definitely agree on the Wailin' Jennys! :) What amazing harmonies.

Regards,

D-Ray

Dude111

10-25-2011 10:08 AM

I thought this was the orignal version (The one i have on VHS) but it isnt,a 1929 one was first made........

www.flickr.com/photos/14531705@N00/4936619642

Usually i DO NOT LIKE remakes because i think its disrespectful to the original movie and MOST REMAKES ARE PURE TRASH!!!

Twodogs

10-25-2011 06:49 PM

Dorothy used to babysit me back in the day.:cool:

Charles

10-25-2011 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Twodogs (Post 78661)

Dorothy used to babysit me back in the day.:cool:

I'm gettin' hot!!!

Chas

Twodogs

10-25-2011 07:48 PM

If you only knew man, the girl was a freak.;)

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