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what a dumb , no matter your feelings on the Dallas Mavericks.
Political fallout from a film financed by Mark Cuban causing people to call for total Mav boycott:
http://www.debbieschlussel.com/archi...e_directo.html
what a dumb , no matter your feelings on the Dallas Mavericks.
People are pissed that he's making a fact based movie about American soldiers raping an Iraq? Thats somehow anti-american? Soooo the rape isn't all that bad so long as its not an American thats raped. We live in a society of ing dumbasses.
So we'll be happy if he makes a movie where American soldiers lick lollipops and eat magical gumdrops in HappyLand until they're forced to fight the forces of Satan, otherwise known as non-Americans?
This is just stupid. It's a ing movie people. If the film's subject matter isn't to your liking, then don't ing watch it.
If you think Cuban needs to be boycotted for producing this film, then YOU YOURSELF hate America and it's First Amendment right. Maybe this movie is a stupid idea, but it's HIS RIGHT AS A CITIZEN OF THIS COUNTRY to make it, and if you want to suggest otherwise then you might as well join Osama in cursing the United States, cuz you're nothing better.
The same dip s who get pissed over the "supposed'" taking away of rights by the patriot act, seem to be damn inconsistent when it comes to giving american soldiers the benefit of the doubt by believing "innocent till proven guilty".
I'll agree to that
So what? Maybe Mark Cuban has bad taste, maybe he doesn't; it isn't going to affect whether I watch a Mavs game or not.
, the only reason I don't buy Mavs merchandise is...well...I'm a Spurs fan. Whatever the guy does as a movie producer isn't going to sway my opinion of the franchise one way or another.
Now, his record as a movie producer (and the directors latest filmography) is more likely to affect whether or not I see the film; not necessarily subject matter that may outrage certain elements of the US public.
The soldiers in the case this movie seems to be inspired by were convicted.
And if people feel they want to boycott Mark Cuban and the Mavericks because of this, it's their right and a viable way to protest.
I think it's fairly stupid to accuse Cuban of "taking First Amendment rights away" by filtering his blog (I hadn't realized he'd been elevated to government official) and then get upset when he exercises his rights by financing and distributing the movie.
It works both ways. Complain and boycott if you wish, but don't get upset when somebody does the same to you.
Plus, who else thinks this lady will say she is being silenced should Cuban decide he doesn't want to finance and distribute her movie?
I quit watching them after the first round of last years playoffs.
allright, link?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6384781.stm
US soldier admits murdering girl
A second US soldier's plea of guilty to the gang rape of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the killing of her and her family has been accepted by a judge.
Sgt Paul Cortez admitted four murders, rape and conspiracy to rape. His plea means he will avoid the death penalty.
In November, Specialist James Barker, 24, admitted rape and murder over the killings and was jailed for 90 years.
Cortez broke down as he confessed to raping the girl as her parents and sister were shot dead in another room.
The case is one of several in which US troops are accused of killing Iraqis.
According to the plea agreement, Cortez admitted conspiring with three other soldiers, Private First Class Jesse Spielman, Specialist Barker and Steven Green, a now discharged soldier, to rape Abeer Qassim al-Janabi.
Card game
Pte Spielman and another man, Bryan Howard, are awaiting court martial on charges related to the attack.
Mr Green is being tried as a civilian because he was discharged from the army before his superiors knew of his suspected involvement. He denies the charges against him.
All five belonged to the 101st Airborne Division based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, which is also where the hearing took place.
In court, Cortez admitted the plan was hatched as they played cards and that the girl had been targeted because there was only one male in her house, making it an easy target.
Family murdered
He said: "During the time me and Barker were raping Abeer, I heard five or six gunshots that came from the bedroom.
"After Barker was done, Green came out of the bedroom and said that he had killed them all, that all of them were dead."
Cortez added: "Green then placed himself between Abeer's legs to rape her. When Green was finished, he stood up and shot Abeer in the head two or three times."
The entire crime took about five minutes and the girl knew her parents and sister had been shot while she was being raped, the hearing heard.
Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/h...as/6384781.stm
Hard to boycott someone you have never supported in the first place.
As for the movie Cuban's involved with, at this point, I am not well enough informed about it to comment.
Good old Cuban has gone to the side of Cindy Sheehan I see.
The thousands of soldiers that died Iwo Jima, and such, have got to be disgusted.
You welcome Cubes.
Did the crimes those soldiers admitted to and were convicted of not happen?
It's a movie. Get over it.
How is this different from making a movie about any of the other sick true things that have happened?
Or movies about rape?
It's a movie - and it did happen. I doubt the movie is going to be glorifying these soldiers.
Yeah, I bet they're horribly disgusted and wouldn't spit on him if he were on fire.
http://www.fallenpatriotfund.org/4_16_03.html
DALLAS – The Mark Cuban Foundation has announced the formation of the Fallen Patriot Fund, established to help families of U.S. military personnel who were killed or seriously injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Fallen Patriot Fund will be matched dollar for dollar from the general funds of the Mark Cuban Foundation, up to $1 million.
“Now is a good time to take steps to support our troops,” said Mark Cuban, President and Chairman, HDNet and Owner, Dallas Mavericks. “I am very excited to be working with Bank of America to accept donations to the Fallen Patriot Fund to provide support to the spouses and children of our service people who have sacrificed themselves in service of our country during Operation Iraqi Freedom. In support of the Fallen Patriot Fund, I will be matching up to $1 million in total contributions to the fund. I encourage everyone to support our fallen heroes and find their closest Bank of America banking center and truly show their support.”
Bank of America will accept donations for the Fallen Patriot Fund at all Bank of America banking centers, including nearly 160 in the D/FW area. In addition, The Bank of America Foundation also will match their associate’s donations dollar for dollar from gifts of $25 up to $5,000.
“This is a very difficult time for the families of all of our military,” said Doug Hutt, president, Bank of America Dallas. “Bank of America is proud to work with Mark Cuban on this initiative by being able to offer a convenient way for people to make donations that will so greatly help these families during their time of need.”
Financial resources are vital to enhancing the sustainability of the family unit who has suffered a loss because its loved one sacrificed him/herself for freedom. Within that group, grant recipients will be selected in accordance with criteria established by The Mark Cuban Foundation. All proceeds will be disbursed. Grant applications are available at www.fallenpatriotfund.org.
The Mark Cuban Foundation has an application pending with the IRS for recognition of its tax exemption as a charitable organization, contributions to which are tax deductible. The Foundation anticipates retroactive approval of its application. Please contact your tax advisor for further details on charitable contributions.
For information on the Fallen Patriot Fund, please visit www.fallenpatriotfund.org write Fallen Patriot Fund, c/o Bank of America Private Bank, TX1-492-19-09, P.O. Box 832409, Dallas, Texas, 75283-2409.
One of the world's leading financial services companies, Bank of America is committed to making banking work for customers and clients like it never has before. Through innovative technologies and the ingenuity of its people, Bank of America provides individuals, small businesses and commercial, corporate and ins utional clients across the United States and around the world new and better ways to manage their financial lives. The company enables customers to do their banking and investing whenever, wherever and however they choose through the nation's largest financial services network, including approximately 4,200 domestic offices and 13,000 ATMs, as well as 30 international offices serving clients in more than 150 countries, and an Internet Web site that provides online banking access to 4 million active users, more than any other bank.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Gillian Breidenbach (Bank of America) 214.209.3122
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What a ing asshole that Mark Cuban is, that disgraceful American.
I don't get what the fuss is. There's no way to verify such things, but Cuban says he voted for Bush both times.
I remember our rep as the "antiwar" team thanks to Nash, Van Exel and Josh Howard. I think I'll wear my Mavs t-shirt tomorrow. Who knows, I might make an extra trip over to Victory Plaza to pick up some more Mavs gear.
Apparently the First Amendment isn't something you're fond of? How Anti-American of you...
Shouldn't this be in the political forum with all the other bull that proves cynics right?
Of course he voted for Bush. He's wealthy. The wealthy always vote republican because they get the better tax breaks and more benefits. It's the poor or middle class people that vote republican that I'll never understand. Why vote for people that are going to screw you in favor of less taxation on the rich?
Wealthy people don't ALWAYS vote Republican. If the only thing they care about is saving what amounts to chewing gum money on taxes, then, yes, they vote GOP, but how do you explain 80% of Hollywood being reliably Democratic?
Blue-collar rednecks vote Republicans because of God, Guns and Gays.
You're right, they don't always vote republican, but if they care about their taxes, kickbacks, and perks then they do. Hollywood actors as a whole are about as aloof as anybody around, so their behavior can't really be looked at as the norm.
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