Comments on: Video: Truthers get a double dose of Frankenmania! http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/ The world’s first, full-service conservative Internet broadcast network Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:47:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: williars http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-665221 williars Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:01:22 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-665221 <strong>Franken is a media-savvy pro. He was responding to a swarm of Truther zealots politely, sometimes curiously, but mostly at an emotional distance. I thought it was a masterful defusion of a potentially volatile personal intrusion. By the end when he dismissed them, Truthers had become mere trespassers, grateful for the great man's time and forbearance. Now, Franken's liberalism is generally antithetical to my conservatism but his handling of this kind of confrontation is worthy of imitation, imho.</strong> Randy Franken is a media-savvy pro.
He was responding to a swarm of Truther zealots politely, sometimes curiously, but mostly at an emotional distance. I thought it was a masterful defusion of a potentially volatile personal intrusion. By the end when he dismissed them, Truthers had become mere trespassers, grateful for the great man’s time and forbearance.
Now, Franken’s liberalism is generally antithetical to my conservatism but his handling of this kind of confrontation is worthy of imitation, imho.
Randy

]]> By: Kensington http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664633 Kensington Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:46:39 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664633 <blockquote>Oh please. I see that Christian-bashing class has returned for the Fall semester. Professor Sullivan’s curriculum, I presume.</blockquote> I don't think that was Christian bashing at all. Note he said "accused-alleged" when describing the particular Evangelical behavior. I'm a Catholic and took no offense. The actual point, that the 911 Truthers are like religious fanatics, is cogent and relevant. It's also true with regard to the global warming doomsayers. Ann Coulter's book Godless: The Church of Liberalism, explores this in great detail. It's a fun read.

Oh please. I see that Christian-bashing class has returned for the Fall semester. Professor Sullivan’s curriculum, I presume.

I don’t think that was Christian bashing at all. Note he said “accused-alleged” when describing the particular Evangelical behavior. I’m a Catholic and took no offense. The actual point, that the 911 Truthers are like religious fanatics, is cogent and relevant. It’s also true with regard to the global warming doomsayers.

Ann Coulter’s book Godless: The Church of Liberalism, explores this in great detail. It’s a fun read.

]]> By: Sensei Ern http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664536 Sensei Ern Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:43:47 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664536 Al Franken is still a big libturd. I care nothing about what he says about anything. Al Franken is still a big libturd. I care nothing about what he says about anything.

]]> By: Ochlan http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664474 Ochlan Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:59:41 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664474 <blockquote>Whatever will the left do when they cannot preface everything with “This administration…” anymore?</blockquote> Preface everything with "The last administration...", then, when they win the WH in 2012 they'll use "The last Republican administration...". See? It's really clever...and is continual proof that they can do no wrong.

Whatever will the left do when they cannot preface everything with “This administration…” anymore?

Preface everything with “The last administration…”, then, when they win the WH in 2012 they’ll use “The last Republican administration…”.

See? It’s really clever…and is continual proof that they can do no wrong.

]]> By: JiangxiDad http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664427 JiangxiDad Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:24:30 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664427 At least when Franken wins his seat, he won't have as much power as he now does when the MSM publishes his every utterance. Imagine if Rush or Sean went to Congress. We'd lose some powerful voices. At least when Franken wins his seat, he won’t have as much power as he now does when the MSM publishes his every utterance.

Imagine if Rush or Sean went to Congress. We’d lose some powerful voices.

]]> By: Freelancer http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664384 Freelancer Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:34:31 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664384 <blockquote>Does anyone else see the similarities between accused-alleged fanatical, Evangelical Christians getting in-your-face and telling you “about the Lord” and how you will go to hell if you don’t believe them, and don’t believe in Him, and these 9/11/01 Truthers in self appointed holier-than-thou, “I know and you don’t, but I’ll enlighten you” attitude?</blockquote> Oh please. I see that Christian-bashing class has returned for the Fall semester. Professor Sullivan's curriculum, I presume.

Does anyone else see the similarities between accused-alleged fanatical, Evangelical Christians getting in-your-face and telling you “about the Lord” and how you will go to hell if you don’t believe them, and don’t believe in Him, and these 9/11/01 Truthers in self appointed holier-than-thou, “I know and you don’t, but I’ll enlighten you” attitude?

Oh please. I see that Christian-bashing class has returned for the Fall semester. Professor Sullivan’s curriculum, I presume.

]]> By: Buzzy http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664375 Buzzy Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:20:11 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664375 Obviously Frankin has read up on the latest DEM talking points about 9/11 and terrorism. They realize that the only way into the White House is to appear to be rational and Global Terrorism is now no longer a bumper sticker slogan. Obviously Frankin has read up on the latest DEM talking points about 9/11 and terrorism. They realize that the only way into the White House is to appear to be rational and Global Terrorism is now no longer a bumper sticker slogan.

]]> By: TheSitRep http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664344 TheSitRep Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:57:07 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664344 I only liked the part when the people applauded when that terrible singer stopped. I had to quit watching before she piped up again. I only liked the part when the people applauded when that terrible singer stopped. I had to quit watching before she piped up again.

]]> By: William2006 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664308 William2006 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 08:09:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664308 How rude! Franken is in a room listening to what sounded like a live musical and vocal performance and these conspiracy theorists show no respect for the musicians and singers, and proceed to take up Franken's time and attention, thus diverting his attention away from the performance! At least Franken could have told them to leave him alone and be quiet during the performance. Does anyone else see the similarities between accused-alleged fanatical, Evangelical Christians getting in-your-face and telling you "about the Lord" and how you will go to hell if you don't believe them, and don't believe in Him, and these 9/11/01 Truthers in self appointed holier-than-thou, "I know and you don't, but I'll enlighten you" attitude? William How rude!

Franken is in a room listening to what sounded like a live musical and vocal performance and these conspiracy theorists show no respect for the musicians and singers, and proceed to take up Franken’s time and attention, thus diverting his attention away from the performance!

At least Franken could have told them to leave him alone and be quiet during the performance.

Does anyone else see the similarities between accused-alleged fanatical, Evangelical Christians getting in-your-face and telling you “about the Lord” and how you will go to hell if you don’t believe them, and don’t believe in Him, and these 9/11/01 Truthers in self appointed holier-than-thou, “I know and you don’t, but I’ll enlighten you” attitude?

William

]]> By: Liberty or Death http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664270 Liberty or Death Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:25:01 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664270 <blockquote>I don’t know whats worse the annoying pain after having teeth pulled or listening to these two truther tools. Mojack420 on August 28, 2007 at 1:02 AM</blockquote> Heh, easy answer, I'll take a tooth being pulled or root canal over a lobotomized twoofer any day! Seriously, the twoofers seem more like a religious cult everyday, the glazed eyes and incoherent ramblings that have no basis in reality! Reminds me of a Cheech and Chong skit, "first I was all strung out on drugs, now I'm all strung out on the lord" or in their case, "strung out on twooferism." Morons and Franken is still a POS tool!

I don’t know whats worse
the annoying pain after having teeth pulled
or
listening to these two truther tools.

Mojack420 on August 28, 2007 at 1:02 AM

Heh, easy answer, I’ll take a tooth being pulled or root canal over a lobotomized twoofer any day! Seriously, the twoofers seem more like a religious cult everyday, the glazed eyes and incoherent ramblings that have no basis in reality!

Reminds me of a Cheech and Chong skit, “first I was all strung out on drugs, now I’m all strung out on the lord” or in their case, “strung out on twooferism.”

Morons and Franken is still a POS tool!

]]> By: Mojack420 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664257 Mojack420 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:02:34 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664257 I don't know whats worse the annoying pain after having teeth pulled or listening to these two truther tools. I don’t know whats worse
the annoying pain after having teeth pulled
or
listening to these two truther tools.

]]> By: SilverStar830 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664253 SilverStar830 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:58:31 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664253 This is Al's "<em>I'm not a truther... vote for me... I'm not a loon</em>" campaign video. Written by, produced by, distributed by, and starring, Al Franken. This is Al’s “I’m not a truther… vote for me… I’m not a loon” campaign video.

Written by, produced by, distributed by, and starring, Al Franken.

]]> By: Doug http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664251 Doug Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:57:01 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664251 I am always ready to mock, deride, question the integrity and sanity of Al Franken. But not this time. I think his answer, "I'm not a 9-11 truther." showed a bit of honesty. There are some running for office (HClinton)that would have said anything a group of potential voters wanted to hear. Al did all right. Especially as he didn't seem to know that he was being recorded. I am always ready to mock, deride, question the integrity and sanity of Al Franken. But not this time. I think his answer, “I’m not a 9-11 truther.” showed a bit of honesty. There are some running for office (HClinton)that would have said anything a group of potential voters wanted to hear. Al did all right. Especially as he didn’t seem to know that he was being recorded.

]]> By: mram http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664226 mram Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:35:48 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664226 Sing with me: We are change <em>We are change</em> We are change to the bitter end The bitter end... Seriously, I thought the troofer movement got dealt their death blow. Hopefully these Infowar morons fade away over the months. Sing with me:

We are change
We are change
We are change to the bitter end
The bitter end…

Seriously, I thought the troofer movement got dealt their death blow. Hopefully these Infowar morons fade away over the months.

]]> By: SoulGlo http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664214 SoulGlo Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:17:13 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664214 I'm glad that Al is smart enough not to buy in to all that 9/11 conspiracy garbage. But I still hope he loses to Norm Coleman because I just can't stand to see a guy from Air America become a Senator. I’m glad that Al is smart enough not to buy in to all that 9/11 conspiracy garbage. But I still hope he loses to Norm Coleman because I just can’t stand to see a guy from Air America become a Senator.

]]> By: spike http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664201 spike Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:03:17 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664201 Who's killing cats in the back ground? Who’s killing cats in the back ground?

]]> By: mojowire http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664131 mojowire Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:46:45 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664131 Whatever will the left do when they cannot preface everything with "This administration..." anymore? Whatever will the left do when they cannot preface everything with “This administration…” anymore?

]]> By: frankj http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664119 frankj Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:36:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664119 BTW, I wish one of the Republican presidential candidates would call out the Democrats on this sort of thing. For them to act like they've never heard these theories (unlike Franken) means their scared of the nuts on their side or their criminally ignorant of their base's own politics. BTW, I wish one of the Republican presidential candidates would call out the Democrats on this sort of thing. For them to act like they’ve never heard these theories (unlike Franken) means their scared of the nuts on their side or their criminally ignorant of their base’s own politics.

]]> By: Jiggity http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664116 Jiggity Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:34:06 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664116 Boring nonsense is what this is. This crazy left side of the Dems are going to be a HUGE problem for them in the next election. They gave them free range to garner support for the Dem Party over these years but it's going to be their worst nightmare. Simply put, no one (on their side) has cornered their nonsense so that train is going to derail. Oh, I also noticed their is no contact info on their stupid website. That must also be a conspiracy from the Bush Admin. Boring nonsense is what this is. This crazy left side of the Dems are going to be a HUGE problem for them in the next election. They gave them free range to garner support for the Dem Party over these years but it’s going to be their worst nightmare. Simply put, no one (on their side) has cornered their nonsense so that train is going to derail. Oh, I also noticed their is no contact info on their stupid website. That must also be a conspiracy from the Bush Admin.

]]> By: RightWinged http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664114 RightWinged Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:33:16 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664114 <blockquote>Seriously? It’s in all encompassed in one single article, widely known and easily found. How hard can that be? SouthernDem on August 27, 2007 at 9:53 PM</blockquote> much more difficult than you think... imagine yourself as the average outsider... not a blogger/blog commenter type, but just some person who checks the weather and searches for flights online... some friend of yours emails you a link to Loose Change. What do you think happens in many of those cases? A good chunk of people won't have the time to sit at the computer and watch it. A few that do will dismiss it based on common sense, though if they were to debate a Truther they'd sadly be defeated. Then there are a lot who will watch it, find the "questions" intriguing, because most people by our nature won't believe that we're being completely lied to, especially when we're talking about an actual event (9/11). Most people don't watch it and go "hmm... let me google 'debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories'". Yes, it's their duty to do so, if they're going to claim to believe in the conspiracy theory, they should be required to see the debunking information.. but by the same token, there should be tests before someone can vote. The fact is, the internet is filled with conspiracy theory sites, and a handful of debunking. The information is solid, but to the average Loose Change viewer, it's not sitting their right before them... And my proof is the 1/3 of the country (or whatever the last poll said) that don't buy the official story.

Seriously? It’s in all encompassed in one single article, widely known and easily found. How hard can that be?

SouthernDem on August 27, 2007 at 9:53 PM

much more difficult than you think… imagine yourself as the average outsider… not a blogger/blog commenter type, but just some person who checks the weather and searches for flights online… some friend of yours emails you a link to Loose Change. What do you think happens in many of those cases? A good chunk of people won’t have the time to sit at the computer and watch it. A few that do will dismiss it based on common sense, though if they were to debate a Truther they’d sadly be defeated. Then there are a lot who will watch it, find the “questions” intriguing, because most people by our nature won’t believe that we’re being completely lied to, especially when we’re talking about an actual event (9/11).

Most people don’t watch it and go “hmm… let me google ‘debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories’”. Yes, it’s their duty to do so, if they’re going to claim to believe in the conspiracy theory, they should be required to see the debunking information.. but by the same token, there should be tests before someone can vote. The fact is, the internet is filled with conspiracy theory sites, and a handful of debunking. The information is solid, but to the average Loose Change viewer, it’s not sitting their right before them… And my proof is the 1/3 of the country (or whatever the last poll said) that don’t buy the official story.

]]> By: frankj http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664112 frankj Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:30:12 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664112 Yay! Liberal of the week. I like it when I can root for a liberal for a change. Yay! Liberal of the week.

I like it when I can root for a liberal for a change.

]]> By: thedecider http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664109 thedecider Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:25:34 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664109 Am I the only one surprised Al <strong>isn't</strong> a truther? If I hadn't seen this video I wouldn't have believed it. I agree he seemed a bit flustered at the end, but when you consort with lunatics for a living, can you really be surprised when they come out of the woodwork. Grandma had a saying: "if you lie with dogs, you'll probably get fleas". Am I the only one surprised Al isn’t a truther? If I hadn’t seen this video I wouldn’t have believed it. I agree he seemed a bit flustered at the end, but when you consort with lunatics for a living, can you really be surprised when they come out of the woodwork. Grandma had a saying: “if you lie with dogs, you’ll probably get fleas”.

]]> By: profitsbeard http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664097 profitsbeard Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:13:53 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664097 Why did he put up with these morons for more than the time it took to say: "<em>I'm not a 9/11 conspiracist</em>". That he tolerated their babbling idiocy for more than 10 seconds shows that he is a weak, weak man. Looking to keep part of his moonbat book audience, clearly, more showing than any concern for reality. No evidence of any spine or testicular fortitude. Al, pisspitiful. Why did he put up with these morons for more than the time it took to say: “I’m not a 9/11 conspiracist“.

That he tolerated their babbling idiocy for more than 10 seconds shows that he is a weak, weak man.

Looking to keep part of his moonbat book audience, clearly, more showing than any concern for reality. No evidence of any spine or testicular fortitude.

Al, pisspitiful.

]]> By: lowandslow http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664090 lowandslow Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:07:58 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664090 <blockquote>What are these asshats using, a crotch camera? And my, what was that caterwauling in the background?</blockquote> Jammie wins comment of the day.

What are these asshats using, a crotch camera?
And my, what was that caterwauling in the background?

Jammie wins comment of the day.

]]> By: SouthernDem http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/comment-page-1/#comment-664077 SouthernDem Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:53:20 +0000 http://hotair.com/archives/2007/08/27/video-truthers-get-a-double-dose-of-frankenmania/#comment-664077 <blockquote>much harder to spend time researching the debunking information. RightWinged on August 27, 2007 at 9:02 PM</blockquote> Seriously? It's in all encompassed in one single article, widely known and easily found. How hard can that be?

much harder to spend time researching the debunking information.
RightWinged on August 27, 2007 at 9:02 PM

Seriously? It’s in all encompassed in one single article, widely known and easily found. How hard can that be?

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