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broiles

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1. Could this be the October surprise?

Reply to jsmirman (Original post)

Fri Sep 14, 2012, 11:34 PM

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Am I crazy for suspecting this video is a Right Wing hail mary? [View all] jsmirman Sep 2012 OP

Could this be the October surprise? broiles Sep 2012 #1

This sure blows the whole 2016 movie out of the PR water. Lint Head Sep 2012 #2

I don't know that your premise is true, but I wouldn't put ANYTHING past them. lob1 Sep 2012 #3

I hesitated to give voice to this, but it's been gnawing at me jsmirman Sep 2012 #4

That would explain romney's idiotic statements regarding Libya. Stargazer09 Sep 2012 #5

They have done this before, Rachel Maddow talked about it tonight Heather MC Sep 2012 #9

I'm looking forward to catching the Maddow podcast later tonight jsmirman Sep 2012 #10

Rachel's show is a bit of a jaw dropper tonight Heather MC Sep 2012 #14

Yes, someone posted that link recently jsmirman Sep 2012 #34

The actors and crew involved should sue the "filmmakers" jsmirman Sep 2012 #6

I totally & completely agree that is exactly what is happening. JaneyVee Sep 2012 #7

Your suspicion is shared by many Jessy169 Sep 2012 #8

I certainly think the people who made and released this film hoped to influence the election Douglas Carpenter Sep 2012 #11

Good thought brush Sep 2012 #12

I am also suspicious of this, but proving it will be difficult to impossible davidpdx Sep 2012 #13

A couple more crazy ideas TexasBushwhacker Sep 2012 #15

Six possible suspects or more lofty1 Sep 2012 #16

... ..the heart of the Islamophobia industry in America. mrJJ Sep 2012 #17

Given past history, it seems highly plausible. xfundy Sep 2012 #18

I think the video is a bizarre sidebar to all of this. Bolo Boffin Sep 2012 #19

They seem more than dumb enough to be manipulated jsmirman Sep 2012 #22

Well, do you have any evidence they were manipulated or given marching orders? n/t Bolo Boffin Sep 2012 #25

If I had evidence, I would have said "I *know*" jsmirman Sep 2012 #31

I said so earlier today: DevonRex Sep 2012 #20

I agree that the Romney jsmirman Sep 2012 #21

I have a lot more to say on the subject but DevonRex Sep 2012 #28

Well jsmirman Sep 2012 #32

By the way, this could just mean that we both are crazy. jsmirman Sep 2012 #23

Ha. DevonRex Sep 2012 #29

These things we know... CoffeeCat Sep 2012 #24

Obama did not refuse to meet with Netanyahu... that is pure FUD and republican FUD at that Egnever Sep 2012 #27

It is strange that you would BELIEVE all of the hate outlets Doctor_J Sep 2012 #41

Yes you are crazy Egnever Sep 2012 #26

I don't think this is correct jsmirman Sep 2012 #33

But it was shown in Arabic in Libya this week Doctor_J Sep 2012 #40

Yes, you are crazy cthulu2016 Sep 2012 #30

Am I right that the Arabic dubbing was a very recent addition-- eridani Sep 2012 #35

I'm not sure, but that's my initial understanding jsmirman Sep 2012 #36

Hell no, you are not crazy! Hell I figured B Calm Sep 2012 #37

When in doubt, ask the question, "Who benefits" Doctor_J Sep 2012 #38

Well, it's keeping Obama tied to the WH and unable to campaign.. ananda Sep 2012 #39

Not big on conspiracy theories, but Sheldon Adelson, Koch Bros, and Rove Crossroads emulatorloo Sep 2012 #42