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DemocratSinceBirth

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67. The only movies I remember from memory with Dafoe is Missippi Burning and Platoon.

Sat Mar 5, 2016, 03:03 PM

Mar 2016

When I checked IMDB I was reminded he was in Born On The Fourth Of July and now remember the scene where his character and Tom Cruise's character got in a fight in their wheel chairs.

I know he was in a movie with Madonna that I didn't see because I remember my female boss seeing it and saying he was ugly. I never really thought about any actor like that.

BTW, what happened to the Hispanic soldier in Platoon who collected Catholic icon figures to keep him safe. Did he make it?

Also, could you please explain the Richard Pryor reference?

I have seen many Pryor movies including the "autobiographical" JoJo Dancer... I remember a scene where he had a fight with his girlfriend and she said "F--- you and anybody who looks like you." I thought that was a great line.

BTW, as I am sure you know him mom was a prostitute and he was raised around brothels where the clients were mostly white. I can't imagine how that informed his view of the world.

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Yeah people made some assumptions there gollygee Mar 2016 #1

He's on time out? Iliyah Mar 2016 #2

Why was that even alerted on? Wilms Mar 2016 #3

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I had a hide some time back SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #49

You got hidden for a joke, meanwhile someone else accuses me and bravenak of "black splaining" Number23 Mar 2016 #60

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I think if the alert system is to be kept vdogg Mar 2016 #17

I've generally been dubious about attacks on the jury system, but THAT change might be a good idea. Jim Lane Mar 2016 #46

Another bullshit hide... awoke_in_2003 Mar 2016 #19

Now, how on Earth was 1SBM's response different Kind of Blue Mar 2016 #20

...Wow. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #21

Remember the scene in "Mississippi Burning" DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #23

I'd never seen "Mississippi Burning", actually VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #24

Great acting. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #25

I'll have to see if I can find a place to grab it, then VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #28

Inspiring story also SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #50

Dafoe as the idealistic agent, Hackman as the cynical and grizzled one. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #53

Dafoe was great as Bobby Peru bvf Mar 2016 #56

He also was the good guy in Platoon. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #57

Be sure to look for bvf Mar 2016 #59

Sure you are. bvf Mar 2016 #66

The only movies I remember from memory with Dafoe is Missippi Burning and Platoon. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #67

Look! Squirrel! bvf Mar 2016 #68

I don't get it... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #69

"I don't get it..." bvf Mar 2016 #70

I thought we were having a civil conversation. My bad. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #71

Vide supra. bvf Mar 2016 #72

Latin isn't my forte. Could you please elaborate? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #73

No shit. bvf Mar 2016 #74

Why did you follow me to the African American forum to disrespect, denigrate and dehumanize me? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #75

Oh, you've got a fan! Hasn't that one had hidden messages before from chasing you around?? Number23 Mar 2016 #76

The answer is yes. He is still at it. I am magnetic. What can I say? DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #78

Administrators, moderators, whoever is reading here: please rescind that right now. lovemydog Mar 2016 #22

I don't think REAL Sanders supporters would pull a stunt like that. RW trolls are running rampant blm Mar 2016 #26

RW Trolls with high post counts? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #47

Here's my hide for the day. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #27

They can dictate to you how you 'should' perceive things lovemydog Mar 2016 #38

Exactly why I left that group. VulgarPoet Mar 2016 #45

GG, that was one HELL of a point you raised. No wonder these special folks raced so fast to hide it Number23 Mar 2016 #62

I have only been a member here since May 2012. 3catwoman3 Mar 2016 #29

Oh come on. blackspade Mar 2016 #30

Another horrible hide, Example # 1,456,762 of why the jury system is broken!!!! nt steve2470 Mar 2016 #31

My comment over on that thread where the post was hidden: lovemydog Mar 2016 #33

This is jacked up EffieBlack Mar 2016 #34

seriously lovemydog Mar 2016 #35

Agreed. Willful Misinterpretation. An obnoxious hide, they just want our friend to stfu emulatorloo Mar 2016 #36

Unbelievable. Just wow. GusBob Mar 2016 #37

Did you see the D-bag who said 'Fantastic Hide' ?? Digital Puppy Mar 2016 #41

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Not again.. and for what?! Nothing. Cha Mar 2016 #43

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Another victim of the manipulated jury system SCantiGOP Mar 2016 #48

When people seek a reason to be outraged, Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #52

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Bullying, stalking, petty behavior. Makes me angry. yardwork Mar 2016 #64

I miss 1SBM. (nt) betsuni Mar 2016 #65

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