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Running "The War" Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Fenian_Bastard, Sep 23, 2007.

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  1. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    That one stat about rolling a completed bomber off the assembly line every 63 seconds was mind-boggling to me.
     
    Inky_Wretch, Sep 25, 2007
    #61
  2. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Exactly - I can't take a leak in 63 seconds.
     
    Boom_70, Sep 25, 2007
    #62
  3. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    I finally made it. I've reached the limits of what I need to know.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Sep 25, 2007
    #63
  4. Duane Postum

    Duane Postum Member

    [/quote]

    Exactly - I can't take a leak in 63 seconds.
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    (Snapping on the gloves) Ok, this is going to hurt you more than it will me.
     
    Duane Postum, Sep 25, 2007
    #64
  5. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    Exactly - I can't take a leak in 63 seconds.
    [/quote]

    (Snapping on the gloves) Ok, this is going to hurt you more than it will me.
    [/quote]

    Can anyone-- when you factor in pre leak prep and hand washing?
     
    Boom_70, Sep 25, 2007
    #65
  6. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    That Al McIntosh could write a little.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Sep 30, 2007
    #66
  7. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    I've recorded it every night.. is fascinating...
     
    slappy4428, Oct 1, 2007
    #67
  8. RedSmithClone

    RedSmithClone Active Member

    Yeah I heard his interview on Laura Ingram's radio show the other day and they discussed the complaints of being too U.S.-centric. He even took calls from her listeners comparing how today's military compares to that of WWII - not about updates in equipement, but rather the people themselves and how they are treated in the media and upon returning from battle.
    It was one of the most interesting interviews and caller Q&As I have heard on the radio in a while regarding this war or any other war. This guy has a passion for showing not telling the story and I cannot wait to kick back and enjoy another masterpiece.
     
    RedSmithClone, Oct 1, 2007
    #68
  9. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    All and all well done. Burns does a great job of relating what when happened on home front before, during and after war.

    I watched his interview after show on PBS and he seemed a tad full of himself in what he accomplished in The War. It also seemed like there was a definate point of view that he wanted to put forth.
     
    Boom_70, Oct 3, 2007
    #69
  10. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    The Christmas '45 scenes at the end were very, very effective.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Oct 4, 2007
    #70
  11. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    As was the pictures from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Everytime I see that cloud I get a knot in the pit of my stomach. It is very unsettling. Thought they could have spent a bit more time of Truman decision .
     
    Boom_70, Oct 4, 2007
    #71
  12. Fenian_Bastard

    Fenian_Bastard Guest

    Boom --
    That was a criticism most people had. Of all the things they skated over, that decision probably most deserved an extended look.
     
    Fenian_Bastard, Oct 4, 2007
    #72
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