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(CNN) Stupid Harvey Weinstein threatened to cut off campaign money to congressional Democrats unless they seat Florida & Michigan   (cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com) divider line 68
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Lurking Fear 2008-05-08 11:45:32 AM  
In other words, buy clinton the NOM NOM NOM.

screw off.

 
flixter 2008-05-08 11:52:06 AM  
Take your ball and go home Harvey.

 
Code_Archeologist [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 11:52:49 AM  
Well... he can go take a flying fark. He may not have noticed but with Obama's grassroots fundraising, the Democrats really don't need him and his money bags anymore.

 
Sir Roderick Glossop 2008-05-08 11:54:24 AM  
Fine seat them. 50-50.

Other than that, take your fat ass, your over-rated production company and your slavish adoration of the most damaging force on the Democratic party today and go fark yourself.

 
Cagey B [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 11:55:26 AM  
How about instead we finance a slate of completely new state lawmakers in Michigan and Florida, seeing as how the current ones are too abysmally stupid to comprehend such difficult concepts as "deadlines", and "rules".

 
filth [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 11:57:51 AM  
I hope Obama wins, but regardless, the Democrat primary race has been really depressing and awful this time.

 
Control_this [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:00:27 PM  
Harvey Weinstein, Shrek-maker, king-maker.

I bet he smokes cigars.

cache.defamer.com

 
gunga galunga 2008-05-08 12:05:45 PM  
Harvey, your production company had been nothing but FAIL since breaking off from Disney. You hedged your bets on an assaultive, three-hour geek fest that appealed to only 3% of the population, if that. You obviously have very poor business decision skills. The Democratic party has enough problems without you bringing your hot-tempered incompitence into the mix.

In short, STFU and convince Quentin Tarantino leave the 70s once and for all and make a relevant movie for the first time in over a decade.

 
gunga galunga 2008-05-08 12:06:51 PM  
incompitence

And here I was thinking I was being soooooo smart.

 
jake_lex [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:08:51 PM  
gunga galunga: Harvey, your production company had been nothing but FAIL since breaking off from Disney. You hedged your bets on an assaultive, three-hour geek fest that appealed to only 3% of the population, if that. You obviously have very poor business decision skills. The Democratic party has enough problems without you bringing your hot-tempered incompitence into the mix.

In short, STFU and convince Quentin Tarantino leave the 70s once and for all and make a relevant movie for the first time in over a decade.


THIS. Tarantino desperately needs to look past his own film geek tendencies. Make a movie that's relevant to the current day and what's going on now, and don't try to duplicate movies people thought were shiat in the '70s.

Onto the politics: what amuses me about the whole Michigan/Florida fiasco is that every other candidate, including Obama, chose not to spend any campaign resources there, but Hillary did. It's obvious she saw this coming and saw it as a hole card she could throw in if the campaign went awry. And it's not working.

 
rocinante721 2008-05-08 12:22:58 PM  
I just sent this in an email, explaining why CLinton isn't "Giving up" ~

~~~

This is the LAST chance for the Clintons (both). They lose, no dynasty & they are off the map. If there is ever a time to beat a Republican, it is 2008, and with a Democratic Congress, it'll be a free for all. She is a "centrist" meaning she will do what it takes to get to power, but once in power with a majority Congress, it will be like nothing since FDR's NEW DEAL. They are predicting a possible 60% Democratic Congress, so it will be easy. Universal Health care? No prob. At least 2 SCOTUS appointees. Etc

Bill will be back in an unconsitutionally defined role as First Hubby & defacto 2nd in command of the USA (BELIEVE ME, whoever is tagged for Veep will know this, so it will be a Clinton lapdog or young Dan Quayle-like acolyte).

This is the ONLY shot & if they lose, it's over. Forever. She does not have the homegrown support to be a Ted Kennedy & stay in Senate forever, which I am sure is not what she wants. They have been brutal all their lives & lying cheating stealing is their forte (look how they tried to destroy David Geffen when he voiced his opinion Re: their ruthlessness). This primary is no different, only everything is at stake, so no stops are taken

It's now or never. Otherwise it's over as she is losing the feminist support & an overwhelming minority support. She was in it on Super Tuesday (NY Primary) so all the Black Politcos were behind her in NY. It will be a different story now.

They have a loooong list of people who hate them within the Dem Party, but they have the power. After this, they will have no clout or leverage & there will be some major payback!

 
mcwebe0 [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:24:07 PM  
Go ahead and seat them. Do it under terms dictated by the DNC (MI 50/50, FL adv. Clinton) to demonstrate that they are being seated under the DNC's terms. Who cares? It won't put her over Obama's numbers in any of the various potential metrics. He'll still be ahead in delegates, popular vote, and states won.

 
Demetrius [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:25:34 PM  
www.somebits.com

 
palladiate [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:32:42 PM  
jake_lex: Make a movie that's relevant to the current day and what's going on now, and don't try to duplicate movies people thought were shiat in the '70s.

Yea, for God's sake, put out something indy with a pregnant teenager, gratuitous blowjob, or giant robots, or something.

 
cousin-merle 2008-05-08 12:38:52 PM  

 
Sybarite [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:40:46 PM  
When a Weinstein threatens to cut something off, I'm pretty sure they mean it.

 
Blues_X [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:42:15 PM  
Harvey,

Suck our cumulative balls.

 
Blues_X [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:45:49 PM  
Sybarite: When a Weinstein threatens to cut something off, I'm pretty sure they mean it.


+1

 
flaEsq [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 12:49:16 PM  
TFA: Weinstein, a co-founder of Miramax Films who now runs the Weinstein Company, called CNN Thursday to vehemently deny that he issued any threats. "Never, ever was the thought about denying funding to Democrats," he said.

WTF?

 
robsul82 [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 01:09:05 PM  
Harvey Scissorhands is a nutso control freak who...well, read the Biskind book about the rise and fall of Miramax for more. With all Biskind books, some's bullshiat, but a whole lot more of it's real.

 
Diogenes [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 01:22:55 PM  
a new plan by the movie mogul to finance a revote of the Democratic presidential primaries in Florida and Michigan

Although I do think we need to forget about FL and MI at this point, I'm OK with a revote. What I'm not OK with is trying salvage something from the results of the first primaries. There is absolutely no fair way to do that. A fair revote I can live with.

 
Cagey B [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 01:39:02 PM  
Diogenes: a new plan by the movie mogul to finance a revote of the Democratic presidential primaries in Florida and Michigan

Although I do think we need to forget about FL and MI at this point, I'm OK with a revote. What I'm not OK with is trying salvage something from the results of the first primaries. There is absolutely no fair way to do that. A fair revote I can live with.


The only voting that should be done in connection to this thing now is in the next election, where the people toss their retarded elected state representatives.

The Democratic Party, who is the final authority in the nomination process, made it crystal clear what would happen. These morans did it anyways.

It's a really bad idea to abandon the rules of the game when you have a candidate who is actively trying to cheat their way into the nomination.

 
Three Crooked Squirrels [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 01:41:38 PM  
rocinante721: I just sent this in an email, explaining why CLinton isn't "Giving up" ~

~~~

This is the LAST chance for the Clintons (both). They lose, no dynasty & they are off the map. If there is ever a time to beat a Republican, it is 2008, and with a Democratic Congress, it'll be a free for all. She is a "centrist" meaning she will do what it takes to get to power, but once in power with a majority Congress, it will be like nothing since FDR's NEW DEAL. They are predicting a possible 60% Democratic Congress, so it will be easy. Universal Health care? No prob. At least 2 SCOTUS appointees. Etc

Bill will be back in an unconsitutionally defined role as First Hubby & defacto 2nd in command of the USA (BELIEVE ME, whoever is tagged for Veep will know this, so it will be a Clinton lapdog or young Dan Quayle-like acolyte).

This is the ONLY shot & if they lose, it's over. Forever. She does not have the homegrown support to be a Ted Kennedy & stay in Senate forever, which I am sure is not what she wants. They have been brutal all their lives & lying cheating stealing is their forte (look how they tried to destroy David Geffen when he voiced his opinion Re: their ruthlessness). This primary is no different, only everything is at stake, so no stops are taken

It's now or never. Otherwise it's over as she is losing the feminist support & an overwhelming minority support. She was in it on Super Tuesday (NY Primary) so all the Black Politcos were behind her in NY. It will be a different story now.

They have a loooong list of people who hate them within the Dem Party, but they have the power. After this, they will have no clout or leverage & there will be some major payback!


I disagree 100%. I truly thinks she would rather have McCain win than Obama, and that is why she is staying in. She beats up Obama, but he still gets the nomination. Then McCain wins the general. He keeps us in Iraq with no end in sight during his first term. Afghanistan, too. Maybe we're in Iran, too. Economy sucks. Oil is $200 a barrell. McCain's approval numbers are about as high as Bush's. The comes January 2011, and Hillary starts with the "You nominated the wrong Democrat. I coulda beat McCain, and I will. In November 2012." This is her new dream scenario.

 
cousin-merle 2008-05-08 01:46:14 PM  
Three Crooked Squirrels: I disagree 100%. I truly thinks she would rather have McCain win than Obama, and that is why she is staying in. She beats up Obama, but he still gets the nomination. Then McCain wins the general. He keeps us in Iraq with no end in sight during his first term. Afghanistan, too. Maybe we're in Iran, too. Economy sucks. Oil is $200 a barrell. McCain's approval numbers are about as high as Bush's. The comes January 2011, and Hillary starts with the "You nominated the wrong Democrat. I coulda beat McCain, and I will. In November 2012." This is her new dream America's new nightmare scenario.

FTFY.

Luckily, McCain has no chance of winning.

 
dillenger69 [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 01:47:15 PM  
He just wants a fair election.

img177.imageshack.us

Is that so wronG!

 
Diogenes [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 01:53:30 PM  
Cagey B: The only voting that should be done in connection to this thing now is in the next election, where the people toss their retarded elected state representatives.

The Democratic Party, who is the final authority in the nomination process, made it crystal clear what would happen. These morans did it anyways.

It's a really bad idea to abandon the rules of the game when you have a candidate who is actively trying to cheat their way into the nomination.


Oh, don't get me started on the FL Dems. They knew the consequences and rolled over for the Republicans and Jeb. Much like our national Democrats.

At this point, ANYTHING that will shut Hillary's pie hole and return her to her Senate seat is OK with me ;-)

 
veedeevadeevoodee [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 02:03:36 PM  
Lurking Fear:

In other words, buy clinton the NOM NOM NOM.

icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com

/ had to

 
rocinante721 2008-05-08 02:13:58 PM  
cousin-merle: Luckily, McCain has no chance of winning.

2000: Luckily, Bush has no chance of winning.
2004: Luckily, Bush has no chance of winning.
2008: Luckily, McCain has no chance of winning.

Yeah ... keep saying that to yourself. Do not OVERestimate the voting public.

Issues don't matter. When it comes down to it, you will have a war hero veteran Senator vs. an untested Black freshman Senator. Young & minority voters will be needed to get Barack in.

 
cousin-merle 2008-05-08 02:16:36 PM  
rocinante721: 2000: Luckily, Bush has no chance of winning.
2004: Luckily, Bush has no chance of winning.
2008: Luckily, McCain has no chance of winning.

Yeah ... keep saying that to yourself. Do not OVERestimate the voting public.

Issues don't matter. When it comes down to it, you will have a war hero veteran Senator vs. an untested Black freshman Senator. Young & minority voters will be needed to get Barack in.


McCain of 2000 is running right now in the minds of the public. When Obama enters the race against him, McCain of 2008 will be in play. It will be embarrassing.

 
rocinante721 2008-05-08 02:20:45 PM  
Three Crooked Squirrels: I disagree 100%. I truly thinks she would rather have McCain win than Obama, and that is why she is staying in. She beats up Obama, but he still gets the nomination. Then McCain wins the general. He keeps us in Iraq with no end in sight during his first term. Afghanistan, too. Maybe we're in Iran, too. Economy sucks. Oil is $200 a barrell. McCain's approval numbers are about as high as Bush's. The comes January 2011, and Hillary starts with the "You nominated the wrong Democrat. I coulda beat McCain, and I will. In November 2012." This is her new dream scenario.

Nope. All clout is gone. The Dem Party is going to turn on her and if (when) Edwards & Gore join the Obama fold, the Clintons are damaged goods.

If anything, I think Richardson would be groomed for the 2012 slot.

Besides, even if he loses, Obama would only get stronger in the intervening 4 years. Time + the actual experience he lacks.

Re: The Clintons

www.herloyalsons.com

It's over Johnny. IT'S OVER

 
rocinante721 2008-05-08 02:23:59 PM  
cousin-merle: McCain of 2000 is running right now in the minds of the public. When Obama enters the race against him, McCain of 2008 will be in play. It will be embarrassing.

Perhaps. Could be Nixon/Kennedy again w/ face-to-face debates turning the public opinion.

 
cousin-merle 2008-05-08 02:26:49 PM  
rocinante721: Perhaps. Could be Nixon/Kennedy again w/ face-to-face debates turning the public opinion.

I don't think it will make it to the debates to turn opinion, but they will definitely seal the deal.

 
GWShenlong05 [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 02:58:19 PM  
Well he can f*ck right off then, innit?

 
importedbeer 2008-05-08 02:59:53 PM  
From Hillaryis44:

ABM90 Says:
May 8th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Take a good look at this so called new politician.He is not going to WV because there are only AA voters in single digits living there and too busy protesting about police brutality and the race card that Obama introduced into this election process.He has the audacity to preach about being a uniter and an a beacon of hope for all people.What a Crock of rehtoric and lies.I hope that Hannity keeps up the vetting process and shows the cult followers what they aare getting for their misguided and flawed efforts and their willingness to participate in this disgraceful crusade to select Jeramiah Wright's nephew as the the great black Saviour.People is it not time to wake up and realize that we are about let Hillary,OUR NATIONAL TREASURE,be taken from us by MSM and all of its Hit MEN.

Hillary we love you and need you more than any other candidate in our history of voting the will of the people.Brings us back to the last political warning by Pres.DWIGHT EISENHOWER
"BEWARE OF THE MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX POWER" I might add that the MSM should now be included.

Just made my 18th donation to Hillary from my SS chk and will continue even if I have to get a little hungry.I am a white male,widower,Decorated WWII Vet(4yrs service)and proud of my contributions and I am not going to let an educated but inexperienced CHICAGO WARDHEELER and aBIBLE HUMPING Mad man lead this country into chaos and destruction.

Fight for HILLARY before they destroy her,




What is aBIBLE HUMPING? What is Wardheeling? Are these Americanisms I have not yet learned?

 
Donald_McRonald 2008-05-08 03:02:35 PM  
importedbeer: What is aBIBLE HUMPING? What is Wardheeling? Are these Americanisms I have not yet learned?

The man is old, confused, and hungry. Give him a break.

 
DaSwankOne 2008-05-08 03:02:56 PM  
Kevin Smith should step in and let his buddy Harvey know that he is being a douchebag.

 
cousin-merle 2008-05-08 03:05:46 PM  
Donald_McRonald: The man is old, confused, and hungry. Give him a break.

www.granitegrok.com

 
Tartha De Tear [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 03:07:17 PM  
I guess it's time to boycott Miramax.

 
Wombatzu 2008-05-08 03:08:47 PM  
Tartha De Tear: I guess it's time to boycott Miramax.

i think the Weinsteins left Miramax and have their on company now...

 
PowerSlacker 2008-05-08 03:11:40 PM  
A Hollywood Jew is attempting to use blackmail to advance his causes?


Any other "water is wet" updates for me?

 
Tartha De Tear [TotalFark] 2008-05-08 03:12:24 PM  
Wombatzu: Tartha De Tear: I guess it's time to boycott Miramax.

i think the Weinsteins left Miramax and have their on company now...


Oh. For some reason, I thought he was still attached to them.

 
Game With Stones 2008-05-08 03:15:47 PM  
Weinstein.

Isn't he the guy who, even when he starts an exclusive line of DVDs devoted to Asian cult cinema the year before last, has resulted in the release of *zero* King Hu films, with only one in the pipeline, and still has only put out one John Woo movie?

Fail.

 
gizzle tizzle 2008-05-08 03:16:15 PM  
Donald McRonald -

You owe me a keyboard.

 
Instant Karma 2008-05-08 03:16:30 PM  
PowerSlacker: A Hollywood Jew is attempting to use blackmail to advance his causes?


Any other "water is wet" updates for me?


Just so I'm clear are you saying a JEW or the J00s?

 
guilt by association 2008-05-08 03:18:54 PM  
Waaaaaaaah experience!
Waaaaaaaah caucuses!
Waaaaaaaah big states!
Waaaaaaaah Reverend Wright!
Waaaaaaaah blue collar whites!
Waaaaaaaah electability!

Hey Hilltards, your candidate is done.

GET.
THE.
FARK.
OVER.
IT.

 
PinkSlinky 2008-05-08 03:25:11 PM  

 
CrunchyCheetoFingers 2008-05-08 03:28:49 PM  
Screw Florida and Michigan . . . They broke the rules.

They broke the rules, they should have know the result.
I didn't hear any of the super delegates cry when they moved the date illegally.

Why are our politicians so selfish and short sighted?

 
Psychohazard 2008-05-08 03:34:09 PM  
This is why I don't want Clinton to win.

Apparently she owes people, like Harvey, favors.

 
BoringNickName 2008-05-08 03:36:24 PM  
importedbeer: What is Wardheeling? Are these Americanisms I have not yet learned?

I hesitate to lend any semblance of sanity to anything from Hillaryis44, but in the case of "wardheeler", it's not so much an Americanism you haven't yet learned as one which no one uses anymore. A "wardheeler" was someone who went out and did the work on the streets for a political boss. "Ward" as in political district, and "heel" as in walking. Wardheeler:Political Boss::Bagman:Mafia, is probably the best comparison. Basically, he's claiming that Obama is nothing more than a crony or puppet of some big Chicago political boss.

I'd post "The More You Know" graphic, but I don't care that much.

 
The Homer Tax 2008-05-08 03:37:42 PM  
The gay guy with the funny voice from "Mrs. Doubtfire?"

 
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