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« on: January 03, 2007, 06:47:27 PM »
Here is the link to the Oprah show which features a Landmarkian program that is being presented in high schools.  

http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/20 ... 1109.jhtml

Maybe some of our  critical posts will remain long enough on Oprah's webforum???

http://boards.oprah.com/WebX?13@@.f12c6 ... LARAZ3R3KQ
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2007, 06:56:29 PM »
I saw this a while back and...well  ::puke::
Don't be surprised she did a show in the 80's where she marketed Straight, inc.... Lets not even mention Dr.Jackass
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2007, 07:05:49 PM »
from TFA:

"Go inside a daring experiment as 64 teens are transformed through confrontation, heartache, confession and even forgiveness."

There really needs to be a mind-fuck emoticon.   ::puke::
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2007, 07:18:54 PM »
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There really needs to be a mind-fuck emoticon.


Holy crap, yes. Damn skippy, slappy cakes.

Preferably someone being cornholed through their ear and having it shoot out the other side.
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2007, 07:40:41 PM »
I was channel surfing and saw the promotion for the show. I couldn't be LESS surprised. I hate Oprah.
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2007, 07:50:09 PM »
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2007, 08:14:55 PM »
I think one of the more chilling posts in that forum was about how this autistic boy's mother put him through it. Said it was the best thing that ever happened to him. Good lord, how frightening.
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2007, 08:37:48 PM »
My dad still thinks all the programs and other shit "saved my life"...not just his opinion, he considers it a stone cold fact..  :-?
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2007, 09:26:32 PM »
Quote from: ""Tri Combs""
My dad still thinks all the programs and other shit "saved my life"...not just his opinion, he considers it a stone cold fact..  :-?


Say to him, "Maybe. But it didn't save yours."

And then kill him.
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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2007, 09:37:08 PM »
Quote from: ""hanzomon4""
I saw this a while back and...well  ::puke::
Don't be surprised she did a show in the 80's where she marketed Straight, inc.... Lets not even mention Dr.Jackass

That's Father Cassian to you!  :flame:
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2007, 09:41:26 PM »
Quote from: ""Milk Gargling Death Penalty""
Quote from: ""Tri Combs""
My dad still thinks all the programs and other shit "saved my life"...not just his opinion, he considers it a stone cold fact..  :-?

Say to him, "Maybe. But it didn't save yours."

And then kill him.

Patricide, eh? Good advice.. :roll:

The truth is that his father was right!
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2007, 09:52:02 PM »
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You know I am glad Ginger removed him as a moderator. Thank you Ginger.


Is that true?
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2007, 10:03:25 PM »
Damn that was fast. ::bwahaha::
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2007, 10:09:24 PM »
I am officially lost. I don't even know who you guys are talking about. (re: moderator)
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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2007, 10:10:29 PM »
does any one know if there are any old news articles about oprahs promotion of Straight?
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