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Shardik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:27 PM
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Ken Burns: "Today was the beginning of our third act."
Wow. A lot said in a few words.
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RoyGBiv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:29 PM
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1. Quite ...

I have a few issues with the way he packages history, but the man does have a way with words, themes, and presentation that few could hope to top.

That is a fine sentiment.
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Phoebe Loosinhouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:30 PM
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3. I would think the beginning of Act II. As Obama said, we are a relatively young country. nt
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RoyGBiv Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:39 PM
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7. Perhaps ...

Given Burns' work, he probably counts Washington as Act I, Lincoln the beginning of Act II ... etc.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:30 PM
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2. I loved his paraphrased progression!
1) Jefferson said "all men are created equal".
2) Lincoln said "ok, we really mean it".

:rofl:
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Shardik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:36 PM
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5. Thanks for filling that part in.
I was afraid that some would take it as the third act meaning the end.
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shireen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:32 PM
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4. yes, he really drove it home.
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bbernardini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:39 PM
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6. On a side note...
...do Ken Burns and Dave Barry go to the same hairstylist? :)
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Shardik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-20-09 08:42 PM
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8. LOL... Cold.
:)
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