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Kick-Ass Tests the Limits of “Exploitainment”

April 16, 2010 By Adam Mehring

<em>Kick-Ass</em> Tests the Limits of “Exploitainment”

A touch more than 70 years ago, Gone with the Wind kicked up controversy for its use of what was considered profane language. The line in question, of course, is now a ubiquitous cinematic staple, frequently repeated without hesitation. Frankly, no one really gives a damn about it anymore. Kick-Ass makes its way into theaters […]

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    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “SoulCrusher, most Gallup Polls are not conducted in 1-day. They are usually conducted over a week or two period.”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “So Jon, where do you go online for reliable information?”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Bottom line is that most will probably stand.”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Don't you believe that I'm probably immune to "intelligence" hormones?”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Below is a a link to the early January poll I was referring to. The poll was conducted between Jan…”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “No I don't. I don't think anything CNN reports is reliable ever since the supposed peaceful protests with the city…”

    Jon A McCarty | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “One has already been stricken down and others will fall to the same fate....”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Biden is going heavy on "Executive Orders" because that is most expeditious way to clean the monumental mess created by…”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Gallup Polls are traditionally Democratic in the demographics of those whom are polled. The 88% dissatisfied in the State of…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “I was there, we injected you with some intelligence hormones. We felt that you are a greater risk to humanity…”

    you're welcome | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Yes he is and now he is planning on banning reporters from conservative news stations from the WH Press Briefings.…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Even though it's not exactly "overflowing", I do" feel it" . The UNITY ts growing slowly, but surely.”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Just like with Trump and his Executive Orders, I'm sure courts will step in, if President Biden oversteps his "authority".”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “The Gallup Polls showing the 88% dissatisfaction was conducted before Biden was sworn in as President. "Gallup noted the overall…”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “How do you define "old news"? Do you think the information in the article is accurate?”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “We shall see. Your article is old news.”

    Jon A McCarty | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “"No, Joe Biden still isn't banning fracking" https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/27/business/fracking-ban-biden-federal-leasing/index.html”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “In todays news, Joe Biden has just announced a plan to impose a 1 year ban on oil and gas…”

    SoulCrusher | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “I’m guessing Bob and his husband got favorable treatment.”

    Billy Butcher | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Bob, you must be privileged”

    Lawrence Hogan | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “My wife and I just got our 1st Covid-19 vaccination this week. We went to MedStar Health in Bel Air.…”

    Bob | Harford County Sheriff Gahler: “If You Choose to Exercise Your Constitutional Right to Participate in any Planned Protest, I Implore You to do so Peacefully”

  • “Did Bob say he goes down? I knew that wanker plays for another team.”

    Billy Butcher | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “Your mom can be a witness. Heavens knows that broad saw a thing or 2 in her day.”

    Bob’s nemesis | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

  • “OYE, that's the kind of personal friend I need. One that covers all the bases. Consoles me when I'm down…”

    Bob | Harford County Democratic Central Committee Opposes “Further Militarizing the Police”

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