Early last week, I turned on CNN on cable TV and caught the beginning of Larry King. I watch Larry king so rarely that he seems to age badly between every episode I see. I understand he is close to retirement. I talked to King a few times, but only on his radio program (remember that?), and never on TV.
The show started with Michael Moore live from Front Street, not far from where I am. I had no idea this was going to be on "Larry King". I expected the usual run of Natalie Halloway/Cowpoke Brothers speculation, OJ rumors and interviews with various scandal-of-the-day hangers-on.
Here's Michael Moore speaking about the Traverse City Film Festival:
Strangely enough, while it aired on CNN, I could not watch it. It was like someone was flipping a switch and randomly inserting local commercials to cover up what Moore and King were saying. The cable company denied doing this on purpose.
Say what you will about his politics. but unlike certain unethical politicians, Michael Moore has never harassed me with a phone call, nor has he put a sign in my yard without my permission. Moore and the politicians have strong views, sure, but at least Moore does not force his on anyone with robocalls. Regardless of agreement with many of these politicians, and political disagreements with Moore, there's a certain thing called manners.
Come on now, why vote for anyone who harasses you on the telephone in the manner of an bill collector?
The film festival still has a disappointing lack of science-fiction movies (which Moore helps make up for by getting us (and proudly hosting in person) "Star Trek" and "Avatar" in early pre-release. However, there was a 3D movie about toads that sounded interesting. But the tickets went for that one real quick.
The big Film Festival is winding down. I'm not sure what big events are coming to the State Theatre next. But I'm looking forward to the Comedy Festival in February, and the free movie festival during Spring Break.
Suomi Summer
7 hours ago
5 comments:
I don't get harassed by phone by politicians because I do't pick up the phone unless I know the person calling. I figure anyone who doesn't leave a message has no legitimate reason for calling me any way.
I'm losing track of where I've left this message, but I had to change URLs' for my blog. This avatar links to the new site.
I don't get harassed by phone by politicians because I do't pick up the phone unless I know the person calling. I figure anyone who doesn't leave a message has no legitimate reason for calling me any way.
I'm losing track of where I've left this message, but I had to change URLs' for my blog. This avatar links to the new site.
We screen all our calls because we don't want to answer all the nuisance calls we get on a daily basis. A call from Michael Moore would definitely fall into that catogory at our house.
Haha.
Ted Nugent was also in town recently, and the local radio guy was joking about a showdown between Moore and the Nuge.
My money would be on the Nuge, as he would be significatly more likely to have automatic weapons.
SAW has it right. If I didn't live with other people, I would NEVER pick up the phone. Certainly not for "Unavailable" or "Blocked". Sorry. You want to talk to me, tell me who you are.
I just don't understand that instinct some people have-that they must pick up every call. A telephone call is an interruption. Why disrupt what you are doing?
Isn't it funny how the Do Not Call list excluded politicians? Funny how that works.
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