Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Fred Sanders

(23,946 posts)

4. On the contrary, she is pointing out the movie is......a movie. A fictional movie loosely based on

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2015, 11:22 AM

Jan 2015

one persons real struggles set in a modified factual framework.

A fictional movie well done.

She know exactly what the movie is, fact and fiction mixed together, an excellent yarn.

If folks conclude both the Obama's are not aware the basic intent of the movie was to attempt to rewrite history to try to whitewash Bush and company, those folks would be wrong.

Because it is just a movie.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

(I am SO disappointed) Michelle Obama gives 'American Sniper' two thumbs up [View all] kpete Jan 2015 OP

Feh. Just a movie. I won't see it. djean111 Jan 2015 #1

I thought it was good, not great bigwillq Jan 2015 #2

I completely agree. JaneyVee Jan 2015 #5

I haven't seen it, but it seems a lot of varied people are finding great complexity in it... hlthe2b Jan 2015 #3

On the contrary, she is pointing out the movie is......a movie. A fictional movie loosely based on Fred Sanders Jan 2015 #4

Can you imagine the FOX reviews if she had stated otherwise. She has been an advocate for our Thinkingabout Jan 2015 #6

Actually, Mrs Obama's comments are 'from a critical standpoint' while most comments on DU about it Bluenorthwest Jan 2015 #7

Haven't seen the movie or read the book gwheezie Jan 2015 #8

I'm so glad someone gives a rat's ass about such nonsense. lonestarnot Jan 2015 #9

things aren't so simple olddots Jan 2015 #10

Simmer down. The right wing will be a lot more upset than the left over this..... (nt) Paladin Jan 2015 #11

''I've got your six.'' Octafish Jan 2015 #12

Not surprising at all. She liked General Stanley McCrystal too, Malraiders Jan 2015 #13

She is so classy! I love our First Lady! yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #14

READ THIS kpete Jan 2015 #15

Yieks! Not good. yeoman6987 Jan 2015 #16