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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 04:17 PM
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Check out Montel Williams.....
he's unloading on the republicans.

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greyl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 04:22 PM
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1. Proves you can be an asshole and unload on republicans, eh? nt
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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 04:28 PM
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3. I never watch Montel but I got a call to give me a
heads up. He just mentioned the "I" word.

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greyl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 04:32 PM
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5. That's cool. Too bad it isn't someone with more credibiltiy, though. :)nt
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blonndee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 05:28 PM
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8. Why is he an asshole? I never heard anything bad about him.
I know he does a lot of work to raise awareness of and money to fight MS, besides doing his talk show. Is there some scandal I'm not aware of?
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greyl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 05:40 PM
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10. Like anyone, he's not all bad, but Sylvia Browne is the biggest reason for me.
Also, I've heard from someone who went to school with him that when he was the Treasurer at his high school, he stole money.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 05:47 PM
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11. Sylvia draws attention. He makes $$ for his foundation.
Get a clue and don't spread unfounded hearsay.
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southern_belle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 04:27 PM
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2. do u have a link?
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BlackVelvet04 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 04:28 PM
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4. No, sorry, I'm
watching it on t.v.
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 05:30 PM
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9. Today's Show: "What's America Talking About?"
Edited on Fri Jan-26-07 05:32 PM by Breeze54
WHAT'S AMERICA TALKING ABOUT?

http://www.montelshow.com/show/?showID=today

TODAY's GUESTS:

Joe Scarborough
He is the host of the program Scarborough Country on MSNBC

Cheri Jacobus
She has advised several congressional campaigns and was a media
spokesperson at the Republican National Committee

Amy Holmes
She is a guest host of the BET Network news program Lead Story

Morgan Fairchild
Hollywood actress and activist

Kelly
She is an average American mother who cannot keep up with her bills
Joe Kelly’s husband

Elaine
The mother of a soldier who has served in Afghanistan

Today we will speak with leading political analysts and politically-aware celebrities about
the future of this nation. We will cover topics including the change in power in the House and Senate,
job security and the financially struggling American, the recent plan to send over 20,000 troops
to Iraq, and ethics within the media. Our panel will include: Joe Scarborough, the host of
Scarborough Country on MSNBC; Cheri Jacobus who has managed and advised several congressional
campaigns and was a media spokesperson at the Republican National Committee;
Amy Holmes, the guest host of the BET network news program Lead Story and Morgan Fairchild,
a veteran Hollywood actress and activist. We'll meet Elaine, a mother of a soldier who has
served in Afghanistan. We'll also talk to Joe and his wife Kelly who make more than the
national minimum wage, but still struggle to buy food, baby supplies for their child,
and pay their mortgage and car bills on time.




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Grandrose Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 05:23 PM
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6. Good for Montel.
Is this enough credibility for you?



After graduating from high school in 1974, Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps <1> in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where his father, Herman Williams Jr, served as fire chief, and soon thereafter reported for duty at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. After six months, he was meritoriously promoted twice, and in 1975, became the first black Marine selected to the Naval Academy Preparatory School. Upon graduating from the Academy's Prep School one year later, Williams received a presidential appointment to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. While at Annapolis, he studied Mandarin Chinese and graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in General Engineering and a minor in International Security Affairs(see discussion). He served on board the USS Sampson during the U.S. invasion of Grenada. His awards include the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, two Navy Expeditionary Medals, two Humanitarian Service Medals, a Navy Achievement Medal, two Navy Commendation Medals and two Meritorious Service Medals. He retired after 22 years' service.

:thumbsup:
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 05:26 PM
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7. I don't get the Montel bashing either.
Edited on Fri Jan-26-07 05:36 PM by Breeze54
He's suffering from MS and he is helping fellow citizens
with free drugs, that they would normally go without.

Thanks Grandrose! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


The Montel Williams MS Foundation

http://www.montelms.org/

Our Mission

The Montel Williams MS Foundation is dedicated to furthering the scientific study
of multiple sclerosis. Its goals are to provide financial assistance to select
organizations and institutions conducting the most current research, to increase
allocations for research from the federal government and to raise national awareness
about MS.

The Foundation contributes 100% of funds from individuals to research.
Administrative funding is personally underwritten by Montel Williams and by corporate donors.





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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 06:00 PM
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12. What a loser!
:sarcasm:
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Rosemary2205 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 06:05 PM
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13. He's also been big in the free meds for the poor fight.
He's been out in front with big Pharm for years pushing them to start and expand their free drug programs. Whatever else Montel might stand for, this is a good thing.
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butterfly77 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jan-26-07 06:07 PM
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14. I saw the show and he said..
that he has been a Republicon for most of his life but now he is an independent and he is asking why isn't anyone asking for impeachment or the draft...
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