Gee, I see that I will never change your mind. I see that you think I am petty and worthless. Fine. I guess now you want me to go jump off a bridge or something. WTF. Whatever. I concede to you all mighty Derek. Now tell me, what can I do as an individual, other than voting, other than contacting my local government officials that are in Washington DC.... Oh no, better idea, what are you doing to fix this mess that the nation is in?
Yeah and let us just think that I alone spent that $20K. Oh that makes a great deal of sense. I spent a whopping $5 on this cause. And I got satisfaction out of that.... satisfaction that will last me throughout my life knowing that I stood up and fought for something that I feel strongly about.
Now, those of you silly enough to tan.... I don't know and don't care, but I would imagine that you spend much more than $5 and how long does your satisfaction last???
Never said I was better than ANYONE. Although you seem to be quite the jerk, I will even say that I am not better than you. Just stated some facts. Like it or not, there are business owners and other executives, as well as stay at home mothers, a woman suffering from leukemia who has recently undergone a stem cell procedure that has brutalized her immune system leaving her confined to her home, and for the most part to her bed. I am a business manager for a small engineering company. I make less than $40K per year, ie, I don't make squat. My predecessors did not have a college education, showing that only a high school education would be required for my job. Hey, it might work well for you.... But, I digress. NEVER did I mean to imply in any way shape or form that I, or ANYONE fighting this fight is any better than any other human on the face of this earth.
Yes, I have seen some references to this Alas Babylon, whatever that may have been. I have no interest in clicking the lovely link you made, because I could care less. I am EXTREMELY interested in seeing your proof on the plagiarism of 24 and, because I've actually seen it, the X Files.
In fact, I also urge you to read the response I wrote just before this one. THIS IS FAR MORE THAN A FIGHT OVER A TV SHOW.
Who are you to say that I have not protested against our government? As a matter of fact, I have. It has gotten to the point that politics is something I simply do not discuss with other family members (Mom, sister, etc) because they do not see things the same way I do. I am very passionate about how messed up this country is and how wrong BOTH wars in Iraq are/were. Ummm, isn't it my right in this country to protest what I want to protest and that is why I have not been jailed yet? There will not be any success in this country until 'Dubya' is gone. The country will suffer until he is out of office. It is as simple as that. I have protested enough to know that there is not a strong enough movement against the current state of our government, so why not start reaching to people where they live.... the television.
Several people in this movement volunteer at various charities. One off the top of my head has volunteered at local humane societies for over 20 years now. One writes checks monthly to various charities including Unicef that amount much more than the small contribution made to this cause. We are passionate people. Unfortunately the masses, yourself included, do not see the other things we are involved in and automatically want to jump to the conclusion that we are a bunch of 'couch potatoes', which couldn't be further from the truth.
Another unfortunate fact is that America is obsessed with TV. Yes, my fight does nothing to discourage this, however, should we be able to succeed in being heard on this trivial issue (I use trivial only in comparison to the homeless, hungry, battered women and children and other such issues), this could potentially be the beginning of big business/government/big brother/the man finally taking protesters seriously, by realizing that we are now in a new digital world that allows us, the 'common man' to be able to reach the masses just as easily as they can. To be able to get our word out. To be able to recruit the many more masses needed in order to make a change in how this government operates. The issues I have with the operation of this government go far beyond 'Dubya' and his administration, and this is not the topic of conversation. HOWEVER, I strongly believe that a win here will lead to much bigger things, and not just in the entertainment industry.
Perhaps you are the one uninformed.
Get a grip people, we all have lives outside of this TV show. This is so much more than just about a show. I'm terribly sorry that you did not stick around to see how the show progressed. Yes, Hawkins girlfriend was a very stupid plot, but thankfully she is now dead.
A great majority of the contributors to this campaign are business owners/executives. We are mostly comprised of very intelligent people, such as yourselves, which was why I was originally thrilled to learn we had made our mark here.... until I started reading all of this bashing.
Our movement is to speak out against 'the man' for all of this ridiculous programming. Most especially - REALITY TV. How lame can it get? Jericho is being replaced by a show about 40 CHILDREN, UNSUPERVISED, in New Mexico rebuilding a ghost town. My first thought is that these parents should be shot for allowing their children to take part in such a stupid idea. Jericho was only one of two shows that I watched on network TV. Yes, the other is Lost, come on, did you catch that season finale this week??
The next 'serialized' show that CBS will be bringing out mid season is called 'Swingtown'. Not swingsets or swingshifts, mind you, but a show about swingers in the 1970s. OK, the 1970s was known as the sexual revolution but I have a lot of arguments about this craziness. First, the demographics CBS is trying to reach by canceling Jericho - most weren't even born in the '70s yet! I was born in the early 70s and there is no way I could've been involved in any type of sexual revolution at the time! Who cares what a bunch of disco loving freaks were doing? Second, and even more importantly.... What about the FAMILIES who were watching Jericho. Do you really think that parents are going to want to sit there with their children to watch such an inappropriate show? My gawd! I'm in my mid 30s and wouldn't want to watch such a show with my parents!!
Quality TV is dead. Jericho was original, had a good plot and action. Was not sexually explicit, no excessive language, and aside from the obvious, did not have any graphic violence. It was a wonderful family show. These TV execs have got to get a freaking clue. That is what this movement is about.
Yes, I love this show. It was awesome. I could care less about who Jake ends up with... blonde or brunette... And, I am a woman. I want to know who wins the war. I want to know how the town will survive the next year - six months - whatever. I want to know WHO exactly dropped the bomb. I want to know if Jericho and others will be able to defeat this new government with the messed up flag and the man who seems to be the one behind the dropping of the bomb. I want to know who is on the train. I want to know how Hawkins is going to deal with them in a tank with no ammo. Put the blonde and brunette together, that will grab most of you driveling men. Just send Jake back out there to fight and save his town!
This is why we are sending nuts to CBS. And, as was pointed out above, the nuts are going to various charities. To the troops overseas, to the Bronx Zoo, to the homeless shelters. This has been at the request of the fans sending the nuts, as well as the company that is backing the campaign so fervently, www.nutsonline.com
OK, my last point, I promise. Recently we saw the end ratings for the season of the network shows. I don't recall the link, but it was on the Hollywood Reporter website. CBS renewed the stupid sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' and it performed MUCH WORSE than Jericho. Don't tell me that this is business. This is plain-ass stupid!
Now if a simple girl from Kansas can fight for America's values and try to squash this nightmare of American Idol, why can't you?
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OK, one last thought.... when did plagiarism = parallelism?
Gee, I see that I will never change your mind. I see that you think I am petty and worthless. Fine. I guess now you want me to go jump off a bridge or something. WTF. Whatever. I concede to you all mighty Derek. Now tell me, what can I do as an individual, other than voting, other than contacting my local government officials that are in Washington DC.... Oh no, better idea, what are you doing to fix this mess that the nation is in?
Yeah and let us just think that I alone spent that $20K. Oh that makes a great deal of sense. I spent a whopping $5 on this cause. And I got satisfaction out of that.... satisfaction that will last me throughout my life knowing that I stood up and fought for something that I feel strongly about.
Now, those of you silly enough to tan.... I don't know and don't care, but I would imagine that you spend much more than $5 and how long does your satisfaction last???
Never said I was better than ANYONE. Although you seem to be quite the jerk, I will even say that I am not better than you. Just stated some facts. Like it or not, there are business owners and other executives, as well as stay at home mothers, a woman suffering from leukemia who has recently undergone a stem cell procedure that has brutalized her immune system leaving her confined to her home, and for the most part to her bed. I am a business manager for a small engineering company. I make less than $40K per year, ie, I don't make squat. My predecessors did not have a college education, showing that only a high school education would be required for my job. Hey, it might work well for you.... But, I digress. NEVER did I mean to imply in any way shape or form that I, or ANYONE fighting this fight is any better than any other human on the face of this earth.
Yes, I have seen some references to this Alas Babylon, whatever that may have been. I have no interest in clicking the lovely link you made, because I could care less. I am EXTREMELY interested in seeing your proof on the plagiarism of 24 and, because I've actually seen it, the X Files.
In fact, I also urge you to read the response I wrote just before this one. THIS IS FAR MORE THAN A FIGHT OVER A TV SHOW.
Who are you to say that I have not protested against our government? As a matter of fact, I have. It has gotten to the point that politics is something I simply do not discuss with other family members (Mom, sister, etc) because they do not see things the same way I do. I am very passionate about how messed up this country is and how wrong BOTH wars in Iraq are/were. Ummm, isn't it my right in this country to protest what I want to protest and that is why I have not been jailed yet? There will not be any success in this country until 'Dubya' is gone. The country will suffer until he is out of office. It is as simple as that. I have protested enough to know that there is not a strong enough movement against the current state of our government, so why not start reaching to people where they live.... the television. Several people in this movement volunteer at various charities. One off the top of my head has volunteered at local humane societies for over 20 years now. One writes checks monthly to various charities including Unicef that amount much more than the small contribution made to this cause. We are passionate people. Unfortunately the masses, yourself included, do not see the other things we are involved in and automatically want to jump to the conclusion that we are a bunch of 'couch potatoes', which couldn't be further from the truth. Another unfortunate fact is that America is obsessed with TV. Yes, my fight does nothing to discourage this, however, should we be able to succeed in being heard on this trivial issue (I use trivial only in comparison to the homeless, hungry, battered women and children and other such issues), this could potentially be the beginning of big business/government/big brother/the man finally taking protesters seriously, by realizing that we are now in a new digital world that allows us, the 'common man' to be able to reach the masses just as easily as they can. To be able to get our word out. To be able to recruit the many more masses needed in order to make a change in how this government operates. The issues I have with the operation of this government go far beyond 'Dubya' and his administration, and this is not the topic of conversation. HOWEVER, I strongly believe that a win here will lead to much bigger things, and not just in the entertainment industry. Perhaps you are the one uninformed.
Get a grip people, we all have lives outside of this TV show. This is so much more than just about a show. I'm terribly sorry that you did not stick around to see how the show progressed. Yes, Hawkins girlfriend was a very stupid plot, but thankfully she is now dead.
A great majority of the contributors to this campaign are business owners/executives. We are mostly comprised of very intelligent people, such as yourselves, which was why I was originally thrilled to learn we had made our mark here.... until I started reading all of this bashing.
Our movement is to speak out against 'the man' for all of this ridiculous programming. Most especially - REALITY TV. How lame can it get? Jericho is being replaced by a show about 40 CHILDREN, UNSUPERVISED, in New Mexico rebuilding a ghost town. My first thought is that these parents should be shot for allowing their children to take part in such a stupid idea. Jericho was only one of two shows that I watched on network TV. Yes, the other is Lost, come on, did you catch that season finale this week??
The next 'serialized' show that CBS will be bringing out mid season is called 'Swingtown'. Not swingsets or swingshifts, mind you, but a show about swingers in the 1970s. OK, the 1970s was known as the sexual revolution but I have a lot of arguments about this craziness. First, the demographics CBS is trying to reach by canceling Jericho - most weren't even born in the '70s yet! I was born in the early 70s and there is no way I could've been involved in any type of sexual revolution at the time! Who cares what a bunch of disco loving freaks were doing? Second, and even more importantly.... What about the FAMILIES who were watching Jericho. Do you really think that parents are going to want to sit there with their children to watch such an inappropriate show? My gawd! I'm in my mid 30s and wouldn't want to watch such a show with my parents!!
Quality TV is dead. Jericho was original, had a good plot and action. Was not sexually explicit, no excessive language, and aside from the obvious, did not have any graphic violence. It was a wonderful family show. These TV execs have got to get a freaking clue. That is what this movement is about.
Yes, I love this show. It was awesome. I could care less about who Jake ends up with... blonde or brunette... And, I am a woman. I want to know who wins the war. I want to know how the town will survive the next year - six months - whatever. I want to know WHO exactly dropped the bomb. I want to know if Jericho and others will be able to defeat this new government with the messed up flag and the man who seems to be the one behind the dropping of the bomb. I want to know who is on the train. I want to know how Hawkins is going to deal with them in a tank with no ammo. Put the blonde and brunette together, that will grab most of you driveling men. Just send Jake back out there to fight and save his town!
This is why we are sending nuts to CBS. And, as was pointed out above, the nuts are going to various charities. To the troops overseas, to the Bronx Zoo, to the homeless shelters. This has been at the request of the fans sending the nuts, as well as the company that is backing the campaign so fervently, www.nutsonline.com
OK, my last point, I promise. Recently we saw the end ratings for the season of the network shows. I don't recall the link, but it was on the Hollywood Reporter website. CBS renewed the stupid sitcom 'How I Met Your Mother' and it performed MUCH WORSE than Jericho. Don't tell me that this is business. This is plain-ass stupid!
Now if a simple girl from Kansas can fight for America's values and try to squash this nightmare of American Idol, why can't you?