why do the Clintons insist on editing the ABC movie? do they have something to hide?

Question

and why does the democratic party care what a movie depicts? they never voiced outrage over Commander in Chief or the West Wing.

Answer 1

When it comes to the democrats, what's good for the goose is never good for the gander. IF the slant is in their favor, air it. If not, censor it. So much for protection of our freedoms, eh?

Hypocrites.

Answer 2

Because the "docu-drama" claims to be based on the 9/11 Commission Report and the 9/11 Commission has said that the director made up several key moments in the movie. These moments showed members of the Clinton administration acting irresponsibly with Bin Laden and Pakistan. Both, former members of the administration and members of the 9/11 Commission have said that these events never took place. They were put in the movie to make the Democrats look incompetent. Isn't that why the Conservatives got mad about Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 9/11?" Did the Bush Administration have something to hide as well? They call this a "docu-drama" to try and avoid having it called a "documentary," that way they can add falsehoods. But a lot of people don't know the difference. I'm willing to bet you don't either. Hell, you can't even see your own hypocrisy.
And Commander in Chief and the West Wing were fictional TV shows. This thing is supposed to be based on "facts."

Answer 3

Well, first of all the Clintons themselves have done nothing of the kind. Bill Clinton has simply said "I haven't seen this movie." Hilary Clinton hasn't commented at all.

Some former officials have complained because this movie--in theory depicting real events--tells lies about them (or so they have been told). If true, then I'd say they have something to complain about.

"Commander in Chief" and "The West Wing" were fiction, never pretending to portray actual events. The 9/11 movie however is about something that really did happen--and if (notice I said "if") the movie portrays real people doing terrible things they in fact did not do, then I'd say they're right to complain.

If this movie hinted that George Bush ordered 9/11 to happen, I bet members of the White House staff would be (quite rightly) up in arms.

Answer 4

It is amazing some of the answers that have been submitted. None of you have seen this movie and already have your mind made up about it. I am an independent and the only problem I will have with this issue is if ABC actually edits their movie due to pressure from anyone. Hindsight makes it easy for anyone to judge what should have been done and by whom.

Some of the Dems say how it very suspect this movie is being released just before the mid-term elections. Sorry 9/11 happens to fall in September! What a bunch of idiots!

I think what the Clinton's are really afraid of is that the people who use entertainment TV to form their political opinions will be swayed to believe that not everything is President Bush's fault.

Answer 5

Both movies portray the American government in a negative light. Yes, the reps were outraged at Michael Moore's film--but they never DEMANDED editing to show Bush in a more positive light. I am outraged that ABC is bowing to pressure and re-editing the film. Its a DOCU-DRAMA--partially based on fact. I find it distrubing that the Dems find censorship so necessary to cover-up facts already known to the American public. Yes, Clinton WAS distracted by his personal image problems, but it shouldn't matter. Godzillary was the acting president anyway.

Answer 6

Because the Clintons are bad people. You didn't see Bush try to stop, Mickey Moores 911 did you?

These people will stop at nothing to smear a good man, Clinton was the worst president since pre civil war era.

His record proves it, well him and Carter anyway! The left is going to have to realize sooner or later that the proof is in the pudding, and all they really understand are movies anyhow.

Answer 7

I think that the propaganda piece, "Path to 9/11" should be shown in it's entirety AFTER the November elections. It is obvious that this cheesy manipulated pile of crap was created and funded by the the right-wing to sway the electorate (not all that sophisticated to begin with) to vote for candidates who support the Bush regime's rape of America. That ABC would participate in such a sham seems to indicate that they have either been intimidated or infiltrated by the fascist elements trying to totally control America for their own benefit.

Answer 8

Any movie depcting a seated President being assassinated is nto worthy of comment. However, I do speak to the glassy-eyed ditto who by asking this question is trying to spin up an issue out of nothingness like some third rate magician.
Is this the best you got? Please. I expected despirate right wing zealots to attempt to spin up garbage during this election cycle because they know they cannot defend their losing record. Cant blame the dems for 6 consecutive years of failure...so lets kick the Clintons around. Why not raise another flag buring ammendment while you are at it. When people put party ahead of country they should have their right to free speach removed. Hey didn't Ashcroft try that already?

Answer 9

Tey dont want to get blamed for 9-11. Clinton is a saint in the religion of liberalism.

Answer 10

of course they have much to hide....although much has already come out about the complete ineptness of the clinton administration...but the "lamestream" media will never focus on that.....it seems the dem party thought the 'crockumentary" by m. moore was just fine...even tho it was riddled with lies and distortions.