The Wizard of Oz: Was the Classic Story a Political Commentary?

[Dude111]

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ...e_wizard_of_oz

The 1896 election had two lasting impacts on American life. First, it launched an era of Republican dominance that enabled the GOP to occupy the White House for 28 out of the next 36 years. The second impact was that it may have inspired “The Wizard of Oz,” a classic American tale that became an annual staple of prime time television in the pre-Cable, pre-Internet era. [more]

I have this movie ON VHS

And for such a classic,THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO WATCH IT! (Looks and sounds the best it can)

[flacaltenn]

The theory that the tin man lacks a heart is gonna be wildly popular on this board..

[BlueStreak]

And, in a more modern context, I have always viewed Limbaugh as the Wizard. Big, booming voice on the radio, but put him out in public, exposed directly to his opposition, no cameras, no microphone, no walls electronic or otherwise, between him and the real world----------and he collapses into a sad, babbling, cowardly and pathetic man.

Dave

[bhunter]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

And, in a more modern context, I have always viewed Limbaugh as the Wizard. Big, booming voice on the radio, but put him out in public, exposed directly to his opposition, no cameras, no microphone, no walls electronic or otherwise, between him and the real world----------and he collapses into a sad, babbling, cowardly and pathetic man.

Dave

But unlike Obama, you have a choice not to listen to Limbaugh. I think at one point in the early 90s half his listeners were democrats. Speaking of listening, time to play some Wailin' Jennys.

[d-ray657]

Originally Posted by bhunter

But unlike Obama, you have a choice not to listen to Limbaugh. I think at one point in the early 90s half his listeners were democrats. Speaking of listening, time to play some Wailin' Jennys.

We can definitely agree on the Wailin' Jennys! What amazing harmonies.

Regards,

D-Ray

[Dude111]

I thought this was the orignal version (The one i have on VHS) but it isnt,a 1929 one was first made........

www.flickr.com/photos/14531705@N00/4936619642

Usually i DO NOT LIKE remakes because i think its disrespectful to the original movie and MOST REMAKES ARE PURE TRASH!!!

[Twodogs]

Dorothy used to babysit me back in the day.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Twodogs

Dorothy used to babysit me back in the day.

I'm gettin' hot!!!

Chas

[Twodogs]

If you only knew man, the girl was a freak.