Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
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Mr. Heinerichs
Mar 3, 2011, 10:49:50 AM3/3/11
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The movie depicts the corruption in politics. Fred Taylor represents
a lobbyists....are they good for politics...is your lobbyist good for
the American people???? What were some of the terms we learned in
class were illustrated in the movie?
a lobbyists....are they good for politics...is your lobbyist good for
the American people???? What were some of the terms we learned in
class were illustrated in the movie?
Mr. Heinerichs
Mar 3, 2011, 11:11:21 AM3/3/11
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I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
eve...What did you think of the movie?
eve...What did you think of the movie?
Chris Colahan
Mar 3, 2011, 3:44:28 PM3/3/11
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Lobbyists as portrayed in the movie are a bad thing for us. They are
portrayed as manipulative and conniving people who only what the want
and would do anything to get their way. I think the lobbyist I chose
was good because I believe in that. But there are people who don't so
it won't be a good cause or reason for spending government money. One
of the terms that was in the movie was filibuster and yeild
portrayed as manipulative and conniving people who only what the want
and would do anything to get their way. I think the lobbyist I chose
was good because I believe in that. But there are people who don't so
it won't be a good cause or reason for spending government money. One
of the terms that was in the movie was filibuster and yeild
Natalie Giallombarod
Mar 3, 2011, 3:55:02 PM3/3/11
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I feel that some lobbyists are good for poitics and some are not. I
think that my lobbyist is a good one because he speaks what he feels
and puts himself out there and he knows what he is doing. He is
smarter than most. Some terms I learned were filibuster and pork
spending.
think that my lobbyist is a good one because he speaks what he feels
and puts himself out there and he knows what he is doing. He is
smarter than most. Some terms I learned were filibuster and pork
spending.
Chris Hochstuhl
Mar 3, 2011, 3:58:46 PM3/3/11
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I feel that this movie is all about how bad lobbyist are. They depict
that lobbyist are everything the congressmen make there decision on
and also that they have there claws all in the congress. I believe
that lobbyist are needed but for an earmark like the dam that they
werent going to build. I also felt the movie was a very good movie for
being made so long ago.
that lobbyist are everything the congressmen make there decision on
and also that they have there claws all in the congress. I believe
that lobbyist are needed but for an earmark like the dam that they
werent going to build. I also felt the movie was a very good movie for
being made so long ago.
dylan
Mar 3, 2011, 5:00:44 PM3/3/11
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i feel that lobbyists are important because if we didnt have them in
are government more congress man would be persuaded to put more money
out for the U.S. my lobbyists is good for people because people need
gas for there cars to run on. some of the words that i heard in the
movie were yeild, fillbuster, and pork spending.
Mar 3, 4:49 pm, "Mr. Heinerichs" vie was a good <kh5...@gmail.com>
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are government more congress man would be persuaded to put more money
out for the U.S. my lobbyists is good for people because people need
gas for there cars to run on. some of the words that i heard in the
movie were yeild, fillbuster, and pork spending.
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wrote:
matt pangborn
Mar 3, 2011, 9:43:59 PM3/3/11
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Lobbyists generally are only looking out for their own companies. Even
if their company isn't doing what's best for the country, they will
persuede politicians to vote their way. Some companies are looking out
for the country though, like Boeing. They put all their money into
Aerospace defense, and that sounds like defenses for America. Some
terms I heard in the movie were yield, pork spending, and filibuster.
if their company isn't doing what's best for the country, they will
persuede politicians to vote their way. Some companies are looking out
for the country though, like Boeing. They put all their money into
Aerospace defense, and that sounds like defenses for America. Some
terms I heard in the movie were yield, pork spending, and filibuster.
David Jankauskas
Mar 3, 2011, 10:39:14 PM3/3/11
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i think that the movie Mr. Smith goes to Washington shows all the bad
things that lobbyist can do. for example, they will lie to get their
point across for who they work for like Fred Taylor did and also even
if they know they are breaking the law or if they know it is wrong
they still do it anyway. i think that lobbyist are not good for
politics because i believe that there are too many people in our
society today trying to scam the United States and rob the U.S. tax
payers blind. some terms that i heard in the movie that i learned were
lobbyist, pork barrel, filibuster and yield.
things that lobbyist can do. for example, they will lie to get their
point across for who they work for like Fred Taylor did and also even
if they know they are breaking the law or if they know it is wrong
they still do it anyway. i think that lobbyist are not good for
politics because i believe that there are too many people in our
society today trying to scam the United States and rob the U.S. tax
payers blind. some terms that i heard in the movie that i learned were
lobbyist, pork barrel, filibuster and yield.
Andrew Melinchuk
Mar 3, 2011, 10:50:54 PM3/3/11
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It really depends on the cause or group for whom the lobbyist
represents and the their motives for doing so. I would like to believe
that most or alot of the lobbyists are not like as portrayed in the
movie, but these days you just cant trust people in politics. But I
also like to believe that as much as there may be corrupt and selfish
lobbyists, there are just as many or more good ones.The terms
portrayed most in the movie was filibuster, through Mr. Smiths
filibuster at the end of the movie.
represents and the their motives for doing so. I would like to believe
that most or alot of the lobbyists are not like as portrayed in the
movie, but these days you just cant trust people in politics. But I
also like to believe that as much as there may be corrupt and selfish
lobbyists, there are just as many or more good ones.The terms
portrayed most in the movie was filibuster, through Mr. Smiths
filibuster at the end of the movie.
Kyle O'Brien
Mar 4, 2011, 12:19:39 AM3/4/11
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In the movie they portrayed lobbyists to be very manipulative and
crooked people they were showed as maybe the worst thing for America
they were taking advantage of a rookie politician who was trying to
create a non profit camp to develop kids a greater good and make money
off of his land and embarass him. The movie showed a filibuster in
action as he was reading all of that stuff to delay and get evidence
to refute the charges placed on him. My lobbyist is definitely a good
thing for America they really only care to protect your right to bear
arms which should never be endangered I think the best examples I
found was for the pilots to carry and now politicians who opposed them
now wanted a gun for protection
crooked people they were showed as maybe the worst thing for America
they were taking advantage of a rookie politician who was trying to
create a non profit camp to develop kids a greater good and make money
off of his land and embarass him. The movie showed a filibuster in
action as he was reading all of that stuff to delay and get evidence
to refute the charges placed on him. My lobbyist is definitely a good
thing for America they really only care to protect your right to bear
arms which should never be endangered I think the best examples I
found was for the pilots to carry and now politicians who opposed them
now wanted a gun for protection
Derrick
Mar 4, 2011, 8:54:00 AM3/4/11
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In my opinion, lobbyists are good for the government, even though the
movie does not depict them in such a way. They are needed in our
government in order to get the money that is necessary to generate
products that are actually needed in our country. In the movie, it
showed how time is yielded between Senators and how a filibration is
performed.
movie does not depict them in such a way. They are needed in our
government in order to get the money that is necessary to generate
products that are actually needed in our country. In the movie, it
showed how time is yielded between Senators and how a filibration is
performed.
Derrick
Mar 4, 2011, 8:57:40 AM3/4/11
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I thought the movie was a little dry in the beginning, but as it
progressed the plot thickened and the story got more and more intense.
For a movie that was made a while back, it had a decent storyline and
portrayed the government very well. It showed how crooked the American
government can be, and how certain bills get passed unnoticed.
progressed the plot thickened and the story got more and more intense.
For a movie that was made a while back, it had a decent storyline and
portrayed the government very well. It showed how crooked the American
government can be, and how certain bills get passed unnoticed.
Dylan Hatala
Mar 4, 2011, 11:07:12 AM3/4/11
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I like the movie, It's A Wonderful Life is great. I believe that the
Red Cross is definetily needed as a lobbyist. They spend tons of money
for research purposes and also some security too.
Red Cross is definetily needed as a lobbyist. They spend tons of money
for research purposes and also some security too.
britt cappella
Mar 4, 2011, 11:11:32 AM3/4/11
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I think that this movie represented all of the bad things that take
place in politics. Lobbyists only worry about one thing, their
company. That is why Fred Taylor tried everything to make everyone
believe that Mr. Smith was lying about the boys camp. He told lies
that could have ruined Mr. Smith's career in politics, but he didn't
seem to care one bit. This movie shows how corrupted lobbyists and
congress can be.
place in politics. Lobbyists only worry about one thing, their
company. That is why Fred Taylor tried everything to make everyone
believe that Mr. Smith was lying about the boys camp. He told lies
that could have ruined Mr. Smith's career in politics, but he didn't
seem to care one bit. This movie shows how corrupted lobbyists and
congress can be.
TJ Monaghan
Mar 4, 2011, 11:12:21 AM3/4/11
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I think lobbyist are good for politics and the government. They help
the government get money for products that the government actually
needs. The movie showed how a filburation is performed and how laws
are passed without being noticed. In my opinion, I think the movie
was alright. It started out very slow, but got better and better as
it went on.
the government get money for products that the government actually
needs. The movie showed how a filburation is performed and how laws
are passed without being noticed. In my opinion, I think the movie
was alright. It started out very slow, but got better and better as
it went on.
Tre Avila
Mar 4, 2011, 11:12:32 AM3/4/11
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The movie portraiyed lobbyists as mean and ruthless. They were going
to do whatever it took to make money even if it was a terrible thing.
I liked this movie I think it was the first black and white movie I
evere stayed awake through.
to do whatever it took to make money even if it was a terrible thing.
I liked this movie I think it was the first black and white movie I
evere stayed awake through.
Tre Avila
Mar 4, 2011, 11:11:08 AM3/4/11
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I agree with chris this is the first black and white movie I stayed
awake through
awake through
Hoesch
Mar 4, 2011, 11:13:55 AM3/4/11
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In the movie lobbyist are portrayed as manipulative, greedy people.
All the lobbyist in the movie are just out for the money, I feel that
some of the Congressman were being controlled or persuaded by the
lobbyist. I know that filibuster was in the movie but I'm not sure if
that exactly relates to lobbyist. Comcast isn't exactly good for
America because they don't care for the people to much, their all
about themselves most of the time.
All the lobbyist in the movie are just out for the money, I feel that
some of the Congressman were being controlled or persuaded by the
lobbyist. I know that filibuster was in the movie but I'm not sure if
that exactly relates to lobbyist. Comcast isn't exactly good for
America because they don't care for the people to much, their all
about themselves most of the time.
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TJ H
Mar 4, 2011, 11:14:29 AM3/4/11
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Like almost all things in politics and beyond, there is the good, the
bad and the ugly. Taylor represented the ugly side of lobbying. I've
seen before that lobbyists can be good as well. The lobby I chose is
good for the American people, yes; if it weren't for educational
lobbyists, education wouldn't get much when it comes to benefits and
money from the law.
In the movie, one of the most prominent terms featured was the
filibuster. Smith talked for hours and hours and hours holding the
floor to prevent the bill from being passed.
bad and the ugly. Taylor represented the ugly side of lobbying. I've
seen before that lobbyists can be good as well. The lobby I chose is
good for the American people, yes; if it weren't for educational
lobbyists, education wouldn't get much when it comes to benefits and
money from the law.
In the movie, one of the most prominent terms featured was the
filibuster. Smith talked for hours and hours and hours holding the
floor to prevent the bill from being passed.
Alexander Demkin
Mar 4, 2011, 11:14:48 AM3/4/11
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i like the movie, but the main actress over acts a lot. I see now why
'Mr.Smith goes to Washington' is a classic. The sad truth is that the
coruption is still going on.
'Mr.Smith goes to Washington' is a classic. The sad truth is that the
coruption is still going on.
Rosie Gallagher
Mar 4, 2011, 11:15:02 AM3/4/11
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I didn't get to see the whole movie, but from what I saw the lobbyists
were not good people. They weren't thinking of the common good of the
people but for themselves. However, I believe my lobbyist is for the
good of the American People. They are fighting to make the world a
better place and ridding it of the selfish acts of the American
people. Some of the terms in the movie were: Rider bill, filibuster,
and lobbyist.
were not good people. They weren't thinking of the common good of the
people but for themselves. However, I believe my lobbyist is for the
good of the American People. They are fighting to make the world a
better place and ridding it of the selfish acts of the American
people. Some of the terms in the movie were: Rider bill, filibuster,
and lobbyist.
mike driadon
Mar 4, 2011, 11:17:52 AM3/4/11
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Lobbyists are bad for politics because they make everything harder
than it really has to be. My lobbyist is great for the country because
they need to make laws that keep people from owning guns. Both sides
of the Gun Control Lobbyists are trying to make laws which they need
to do to make the crime rate decrease.
than it really has to be. My lobbyist is great for the country because
they need to make laws that keep people from owning guns. Both sides
of the Gun Control Lobbyists are trying to make laws which they need
to do to make the crime rate decrease.
Scott Wallace
Mar 4, 2011, 11:18:09 AM3/4/11
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britt cappella
Mar 4, 2011, 11:16:15 AM3/4/11
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Toward the beginning of the movie I thought it was a little boring,
but as the plot moved forward it got more interesting. I usually
cannot stand movies that are in black and white picture, but this one
was not bad. Also, it was a good storyline and it was well acted out.
but as the plot moved forward it got more interesting. I usually
cannot stand movies that are in black and white picture, but this one
was not bad. Also, it was a good storyline and it was well acted out.
mike dolan
Mar 4, 2011, 11:20:49 AM3/4/11
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I think that the movie Mr. Smith goes to Washington shows a lot about
how bad Lobbyists are and how they would break the law just to get
there way. Like Fred Taylor in the movie, they all lie to get there
point across and when they even know they are doing something wrong
and breaking the law they still go ahead and do it. Some terms I heard
in the movie were lobbyist, filibuster, pork barrel and yield.
how bad Lobbyists are and how they would break the law just to get
there way. Like Fred Taylor in the movie, they all lie to get there
point across and when they even know they are doing something wrong
and breaking the law they still go ahead and do it. Some terms I heard
in the movie were lobbyist, filibuster, pork barrel and yield.
shane
Mar 4, 2011, 11:18:40 AM3/4/11
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I think lobbyists in the movie are a bad thing for everyone that is
not involved. They are shown in this movie as bad people just trying
to get there way any way they can. I think the lobbyist I chose is
good for people that have at&t because they are trying to make new
technology. A term that we learned in class that was in the movie was
a fillibuster.
not involved. They are shown in this movie as bad people just trying
to get there way any way they can. I think the lobbyist I chose is
good for people that have at&t because they are trying to make new
technology. A term that we learned in class that was in the movie was
a fillibuster.
mike driadon
Mar 4, 2011, 11:19:32 AM3/4/11
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The movie wasn't that bad. It was pretty bored in the beginning but it
got much better. The best parts in the movie were in the senate room
were the arguing going on.
On Mar 3, 11:11 am, "Mr. Heinerichs" <kh5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
> eve...What did you think of the movie?
>
got much better. The best parts in the movie were in the senate room
were the arguing going on.
On Mar 3, 11:11 am, "Mr. Heinerichs" <kh5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
> eve...What did you think of the movie?
>
Bald...@aol.com
Mar 4, 2011, 11:21:44 AM3/4/11
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I think that in this case it shows how bad lobbyists cane be.No one
man should be able to keep an entire state in the dark about anything,
it is unconstitutional. I can see how lobbyists are beneficial, but
not a extreme as the lobbyist in this movie.
man should be able to keep an entire state in the dark about anything,
it is unconstitutional. I can see how lobbyists are beneficial, but
not a extreme as the lobbyist in this movie.
Kelsey malampy
Mar 4, 2011, 11:22:59 AM3/4/11
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Lobbyists are shown as a bad thing bad thing. They can been seen as
annoying and repetitive until they get their way in what they want. I
agree with the actions of my lobbyists. But there is always going to
be a person or a group of people who will not agree so it may not be
a
good choice for spending money. Two terms in the movie were yeild
and filibuster.
annoying and repetitive until they get their way in what they want. I
agree with the actions of my lobbyists. But there is always going to
be a person or a group of people who will not agree so it may not be
a
good choice for spending money. Two terms in the movie were yeild
and filibuster.
Bald...@aol.com
Mar 4, 2011, 11:23:07 AM3/4/11
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Ben
taylor tallant
Mar 4, 2011, 11:20:36 AM3/4/11
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The movie portrayed a perfect picture of lobbyists. They are only
fighting for their own interests because they know they can do what
they do the american people.
fighting for their own interests because they know they can do what
they do the american people.
eric streicher
Mar 4, 2011, 11:23:59 AM3/4/11
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I Think the movie was good. The movie portrayed some of the negative
things that the lobbyist do. For example, the movie showed how they
would not pass smiths bill because it was of non profit. Mr Smith
called for a quorum so that the lobbyist all had to come back. Then
mr Smith held the floor and kept talking so that nobody could vote on
the situation. I think this is called a filibuster.
things that the lobbyist do. For example, the movie showed how they
would not pass smiths bill because it was of non profit. Mr Smith
called for a quorum so that the lobbyist all had to come back. Then
mr Smith held the floor and kept talking so that nobody could vote on
the situation. I think this is called a filibuster.
Joe Stackhouse
Mar 4, 2011, 11:24:11 AM3/4/11
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I think the movie is actually good, its funny also.It shows the life
of the senate from a new members perspective. It shows the hardships
he has to deal with and fight for. Also, that you have to fight for
your voice to be heard. It all depends on their point of view and if
they agree with it. Filibuster is used in the movie.
of the senate from a new members perspective. It shows the hardships
he has to deal with and fight for. Also, that you have to fight for
your voice to be heard. It all depends on their point of view and if
they agree with it. Filibuster is used in the movie.
Kelsey malampy
Mar 4, 2011, 11:25:09 AM3/4/11
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Lobbyists are shown as a bad thing bad thing. They can been seen as
annoying and repetitive until they get their way in what they want. I
agree with the actions of my lobbyists. But there is always going to
be a person or a group of people who will not agree so it may not be
a
good choice for spending money. Two terms in the movie were yeild
and filibuster.
annoying and repetitive until they get their way in what they want. I
agree with the actions of my lobbyists. But there is always going to
be a person or a group of people who will not agree so it may not be
a
good choice for spending money. Two terms in the movie were yeild
and filibuster.
Dylan Hatala
Mar 4, 2011, 11:23:08 AM3/4/11
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Filibuster, yield, Quorum
Kelsey malampy
Mar 4, 2011, 11:24:20 AM3/4/11
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Lobbyists are shown as a bad thing bad thing. They can been seen as
annoying and repetitive until they get their way in what they want. I
agree with the actions of my lobbyists. But there is always going to
be a person or a group of people who will not agree so it may not be
a
good choice for spending money. Two terms in the movie were yeild
and filibuster.
annoying and repetitive until they get their way in what they want. I
agree with the actions of my lobbyists. But there is always going to
be a person or a group of people who will not agree so it may not be
a
good choice for spending money. Two terms in the movie were yeild
and filibuster.
On Mar 3, 11:11 am, "Mr. Heinerichs" <kh5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
> eve...What did you think of the movie?
>
> I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
> eve...What did you think of the movie?
>
amber davis
Mar 6, 2011, 6:55:13 PM3/6/11
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I feel the movie really just portrayed Lobbyist negatively. Everyone
was taking advantage of the rookie politician. It showed a filibuster
in action! I personally think Lobbyist are necessary although the
movie didn't really depict that, they are needed to help fund some
projects. All in all, the movie showed how corrupt politics and
Lobbyist can end up being.
was taking advantage of the rookie politician. It showed a filibuster
in action! I personally think Lobbyist are necessary although the
movie didn't really depict that, they are needed to help fund some
projects. All in all, the movie showed how corrupt politics and
Lobbyist can end up being.
Loretta Freda
Mar 6, 2011, 9:56:47 PM3/6/11
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I think that lobbyist taint the government and stray from real issues
that need to be solved. I feel that lobbyist are more for their
personal gain than the welfare of Americans. I also loved the movie.
Jimmy Stewart was a good actor and was convincing in his love for the
constitution. Some of the terms used in the movie were filibuster and
rider.
that need to be solved. I feel that lobbyist are more for their
personal gain than the welfare of Americans. I also loved the movie.
Jimmy Stewart was a good actor and was convincing in his love for the
constitution. Some of the terms used in the movie were filibuster and
rider.
Chris Hochstuhl
Mar 7, 2011, 3:47:28 PM3/7/11
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I think that lobbyist are not portrayed very well in this movie
because I believe that they are needed in America. They are needed to
get certain projects done in certain districts of the governemnt. I
felt the movie was pretty good though and I liked Jimmy Stewart.
On Mar 3, 11:11 am, "Mr. Heinerichs" <kh5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
> eve...What did you think of the movie?
>
because I believe that they are needed in America. They are needed to
get certain projects done in certain districts of the governemnt. I
felt the movie was pretty good though and I liked Jimmy Stewart.
On Mar 3, 11:11 am, "Mr. Heinerichs" <kh5...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I am a big Jimmy Stewart fan never miss It's a Wonderful Life on Xmas
> eve...What did you think of the movie?
>
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