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zakur · 24th June 2004, 12:20 PM

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WASHINGTON June 24, 2004 — A conservative group asked federal election officials on Thursday to investigate whether television ads for director Michael Moore's anti-Bush documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" violate campaign finance law regulating when commercials may feature a presidential candidate.

The Federal Election Commission might take months to issue a ruling on the complaint, making it unlikely the commission would act in time to affect the film's ad campaign. The two-hour documentary, which depicts President Bush as lazy and oblivious to warnings in summer 2001 that al-Qaida was poised to strike, opens nationwide on Friday.

The group Citizens United contended that commercials for "Fahrenheit 9/11" fall under federal campaign finance law. Regulations prohibit the use of corporate money to air ads identifying a presidential candidate in the 30 days before his party's nominating convention and the 60 days before the Nov. 2 election.

Bush will be nominated by the GOP during its New York convention Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Citizens United argued that "Fahrenheit 9/11" ads that identify Bush and are paid for with corporate money should be banned after July 31.

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The complaint also contends that because Lions Gate is foreign-owned, the ads are subject to a ban on the use of foreign money for ads identifying presidential candidates close to elections.

IMO, this just makes the repubs look desperate. People will think "What are they so scared of?" and will want to see the film. What great publicity for Moore.

Tony · 24th June 2004, 12:23 PM

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Originally posted by zakur
Story IMO, this just makes the repubs look desperate. People will think "What are they so scared of?" and will want to see the film. What great publicity for Moore.

Not only that, but it also proves why the so-called "Campaign Finance Reform" bill is bad for America. I may think Moore is a c***-rag, but he still has the right to say and what he wants and advertise it.

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wjousts · 24th June 2004, 12:29 PM

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Citizens United argued that "Fahrenheit 9/11" ads that identify Bush and are paid for with corporate money should be banned after July 31.

I seriously doubt they'd still be showing the ads after July 31st anyway. So they're only really helping promote Moore's film again.

Questioninggeller · 24th June 2004, 04:12 PM

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"I am deeply concerned about whether or not the FEC will think I paid Citizens United to raise these issues regarding Fahrenheit 9/11. How else can you explain the millions of dollars of free publicity this right wing group has given the movie. I plan on sending them a very nice Holiday card this year."

--Michael Moore

From: http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/la...ndex.php?id=29

Mr Manifesto · 24th June 2004, 04:18 PM

WTF is "Dodgeball", and what's it doing selling more tickets than "Spiderman 2"?

Yes, I know how to use Google. Why do you ask?

The Central Scrutinizer · 24th June 2004, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Mr Manifesto
WTF is "Dodgeball", and what's it doing selling more tickets than "Spiderman 2"?

Maybe because S2 isn't out yet?

Phrost · 24th June 2004, 05:31 PM

Dodgeball is a comedy with humor somewhere between "Old School" and "Happy Gilmore".

Saw it last night. Found it pretty funny, but then, I don't have a stick up my arse either like some who feel every film they see needs to make a deep statement about the human condition or some other garbage.

Not directing this at anyone in particular. The film will mostly be enjoyed by anyone who's shaved off a drunk buddy's eyebrow or dropped a quarter into a shotglass using only their buttcheeks.

crackmonkey · 24th June 2004, 07:31 PM

Human condition = garbage...
Hmmm....

Segnosaur · 24th June 2004, 09:54 PM

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Originally posted by The Central Scrutinizer

Maybe because S2 isn't out yet?

I still bought my ticket though.... midnight showing Tuesday night.

24th June 2004, 12:20 PM	#1
zakur Illuminator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,265	FEC complaint against "Fahrenheit 9/11" Story Quote: WASHINGTON June 24, 2004 — A conservative group asked federal election officials on Thursday to investigate whether television ads for director Michael Moore's anti-Bush documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11" violate campaign finance law regulating when commercials may feature a presidential candidate. The Federal Election Commission might take months to issue a ruling on the complaint, making it unlikely the commission would act in time to affect the film's ad campaign. The two-hour documentary, which depicts President Bush as lazy and oblivious to warnings in summer 2001 that al-Qaida was poised to strike, opens nationwide on Friday. The group Citizens United contended that commercials for "Fahrenheit 9/11" fall under federal campaign finance law. Regulations prohibit the use of corporate money to air ads identifying a presidential candidate in the 30 days before his party's nominating convention and the 60 days before the Nov. 2 election. Bush will be nominated by the GOP during its New York convention Aug. 30-Sept. 2. Citizens United argued that "Fahrenheit 9/11" ads that identify Bush and are paid for with corporate money should be banned after July 31. [...] The complaint also contends that because Lions Gate is foreign-owned, the ads are subject to a ban on the use of foreign money for ads identifying presidential candidates close to elections. IMO, this just makes the repubs look desperate. People will think "What are they so scared of?" and will want to see the film. What great publicity for Moore.
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24th June 2004, 12:23 PM	#2
Tony Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 13,819	Re: FEC complaint against "Fahrenheit 9/11" Quote: Originally posted by zakur Story IMO, this just makes the repubs look desperate. People will think "What are they so scared of?" and will want to see the film. What great publicity for Moore. Not only that, but it also proves why the so-called "Campaign Finance Reform" bill is bad for America. I may think Moore is a c***-rag, but he still has the right to say and what he wants and advertise it. [mod2=Upchurch]Edited for language[/mod2]
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24th June 2004, 12:29 PM	#3
wjousts Critical Thinker Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 324	Quote: Citizens United argued that "Fahrenheit 9/11" ads that identify Bush and are paid for with corporate money should be banned after July 31. I seriously doubt they'd still be showing the ads after July 31st anyway. So they're only really helping promote Moore's film again.
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24th June 2004, 05:22 PM	#6
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The White Zone Posts: 42,594	Quote: Originally posted by Mr Manifesto WTF is "Dodgeball", and what's it doing selling more tickets than "Spiderman 2"? Maybe because S2 isn't out yet?
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24th June 2004, 05:31 PM	#7
Phrost The Fighting Skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Cowtown, Missouri Posts: 1,656	Dodgeball is a comedy with humor somewhere between "Old School" and "Happy Gilmore". Saw it last night. Found it pretty funny, but then, I don't have a stick up my arse either like some who feel every film they see needs to make a deep statement about the human condition or some other garbage. Not directing this at anyone in particular. The film will mostly be enjoyed by anyone who's shaved off a drunk buddy's eyebrow or dropped a quarter into a shotglass using only their buttcheeks.
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24th June 2004, 04:12 PM	#4
Questioninggeller Illuminator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,037	Quote: "I am deeply concerned about whether or not the FEC will think I paid Citizens United to raise these issues regarding Fahrenheit 9/11. How else can you explain the millions of dollars of free publicity this right wing group has given the movie. I plan on sending them a very nice Holiday card this year." --Michael Moore From: http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/la...ndex.php?id=29

24th June 2004, 04:18 PM	#5
Mr Manifesto Hierophant Walrus of the Secret Clique Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 4,824	WTF is "Dodgeball", and what's it doing selling more tickets than "Spiderman 2"? Yes, I know how to use Google. Why do you ask?

24th June 2004, 07:31 PM	#8
crackmonkey Graduate Poster Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,057	Human condition = garbage... Hmmm....

24th June 2004, 09:54 PM	#9
Segnosaur Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 6,115	Quote: Originally posted by The Central Scrutinizer Maybe because S2 isn't out yet? I still bought my ticket though.... midnight showing Tuesday night.
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