bluestateguy
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Mon Jan-04-10 03:33 AM
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I saw the movie "The Blind Side" today |
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I was ambivalent about seeing it, but as I was not the one paying, hey why not? I was impressed. An inspiring story and accolades must go to the Tuohy family that took Michael Oher in (now with the Baltimore Ravens.
They are evangelical Christians and I'm sure I would not like their politics, but they talk the talk and walk the walk. They saved someone from a life of poverty and hopelessness, even when it was not socially acceptable to do so in their white, Southern, affluent conservative community.
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LibertyLover
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Mon Jan-04-10 10:53 AM
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and McGahee's running are two reasons the Ravens got into the playoffs this year. Flacco's coolness under pressure helped too. GO RAVENS!
Actually, I do want to see The Blind Side, but will have to wait until it comes out on DVD since my husband wants to see it too and our 7 year old daughter wants nothing to do with football. Sigh.
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Mon Jan-04-10 01:42 PM
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3. There's really not much football in the movie. |
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I thought there would be more, but the focus is definitely on the family dynamic.
I doubt a 7-year old would be that interested, though.
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Mon Jan-04-10 12:41 PM
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2. The book is even better |
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A shame he wound up with the Ravens, but not every story has a happy ending.
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Mon Jan-04-10 03:05 PM
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I went to see it last week and absolutely loved the movie. What a different world it would be if more wealthy families took in a homeless kid or two, right?
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Mon Jan-04-10 03:47 PM
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5. Yes it would, and even better if the kids taken in had no athletic ability |
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nor were they the kind of kid who was academically "gifted" in any way. Just an average child needing a break. However I loved the movie and admire the family for doing such a thing.
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Mon Jan-04-10 03:52 PM
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6. I love how she told her friends to kiss her ass |
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Edited on Mon Jan-04-10 03:54 PM by WolverineDG
(in so many words)when they started voicing "concerns" about a black boy in her home with her daughter. Kudos to the Tuohys for having the guts to take Oher off the streets & give him a place to call home. There are not many people, liberal or conservative, who would do the same thing if presented the opportunity.
best line: Who knew we'd have a black son before we knew a Democrat?
dg
edit to take out additions made by cat :eyes:
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