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Discussion in 'Other Policies' started by steveox, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. steveox Well-Known Member

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    Mine is Casino Jack. Its played by Kevin Spacey. Played a role as lobbyist Jack Abramoff who screws people over. Thats what lobbyist. You want something from washington you go to a lobbyist to get politicans vote in your favor. Its bribing your elective officals for votes. Heres a preview

    steveox, Feb 16, 2012
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    The Godfather
    "Bene, Don Corleone. I need a man who has powerful friends. I need a million dollars in cash. I need, Don Corleone, all of those politicians that you carry around in your pocket, like so many nickels and dimes."

    everything old is new again...
    dogtowner, Feb 16, 2012
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    Watch the Untouchables. Its about Chicago corruption.
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    seen it many times
    "... what are you prepared to do ?..."

    says the near dead Sean Connery to Kevin Costner's Elliot Ness character for the second and last time
    dogtowner, Feb 16, 2012
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    One of my favorites was The Life of David Gale
    Pandora, Feb 20, 2012
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    I like "Advise and Consent". It's a very good lesson on how govt works as well as an adult story.
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