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Topic: 'V' aims at Obamamania - New ABC Series

#	Author	Message
1	Darkbeer Tue 11/3/2009 10:50a	http://www.chicagotribune.com/...76.story >>Imagine this. At a time of political turmoil, a charismatic, telegenic new leader arrives virtually out of nowhere. He offers a message of hope and reconciliation based on compromise and promises to marshal technology for a better future that will include universal health care. The news media swoons in admiration -- one simpering anchorman even shouts at a reporter who asks a tough question: "Why don't you show some respect?!" The public is likewise smitten, except for a few nut cases who circulate batty rumors on the Internet about the leader's origins and intentions. The leader, undismayed, offers assurances that are soothing, if also just a tiny bit condescending: "Embracing change is never easy." So, does that sound like anyone you know? Oh, wait -- did I mention the leader is secretly a totalitarian space lizard who's come here to eat us?<< As a fan of the original movies and TV series, can't wait for tonight! Should be a fun look, but also has an interesting political spin.....
2	mele Tue 11/3/2009 10:53a	Yeah, cos a charasmatic leader appearing out of nowhere is such a NEW idea. No writers have ever explored that concept. Good grief.
3	A Happy Haunt Tue 11/3/2009 11:02a	the old V is a marathon on SyFy today!!
4	alexbook Tue 11/3/2009 11:15a	^--That one was about Obama, too. ;-)
5	RockyMtnMinnie Tue 11/3/2009 11:35a	OMG!!!! Obama is Emperor Palpatine!!! How could I not see this before!!! George Lucas tried to warn us and we didn't listen!
6	Kar2oonMan Tue 11/3/2009 11:36a	George Bush was Jar Jar all along!
7	RockyMtnMinnie Tue 11/3/2009 11:37a	We'sa not know were the WMD's went.
8	DAR Tue 11/3/2009 12:04p	I actually thought Bush was Ponda Baba to Cheney's Dr. Evazan. And if you get that reference congratulations you are a true Star Wars geek.
9	BlueDevilSF Tue 11/3/2009 12:14p	>>Obama is Emperor Palpatine!!!<< No, no, no. The current Pope is Palpatine.
10	Kar2oonMan Tue 11/3/2009 12:23p	http://i3.digiguide.com/up/081...5250.jpg

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