Posted on 07/21/2004 8:47:19 PM PDT by Jayhawk5150
Response to Michael Moore's, "Open Letter to Bill Timmins, President Aladdin Casino and Hotel"
As you most likely know, Michael Moore posted the following letter: After the letter, you will find the response...
Open Letter to Bill Timmins, President Aladdin Casino and Hotel http://www.michaelmoore.com/words/index.php?id=93
Bill Timmins President Aladdin Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, NV
July 20, 2004
Dear Mr. Timmins:
I understand from the news reports I've read that, after Linda Ronstadt, one of America's greatest singers, dedicated a song to me from your stage on Saturday night, you instructed your security guards to remove her from the Aladdin, which they did.
What country do you live in? Last time I checked, Las Vegas is still in the United States. And in the United States, we have something called "The First Amendment." This constitutional right gives everyone here the right to say whatever they want to say. All Americans hold this right as sacred. Many of our young people put on a uniform and risk their lives to defend it. My film is all about asking the questions that should have been asked before those brave soldiers were sent into harms way.
For you to throw Linda Ronstadt off the premises because she dared to say a few words in support of me and my film, is simply stupid and Un-American. Frankly, I have never heard of such a thing happening. I read that you wouldn't even let her go back up to her room at your hotel! Are you crazy? For crying out loud, it was a song DEDICATION! To "Desperado!" Every American loves that song! Sure, some people didn't like the dedication, and that's their right. But neither they nor you have the right to remove her from your building when all she did was exercise her AMERICAN right to speak her mind.
Of all the things that go on in Las Vegas, this is what creates the need for serious action? What about the other half of the crowd at the Aladdin who, according to the Las Vegas Sun, cheered her when she made her remarks? Did you throw them out, too?
I think you owe Ms. Ronstadt an apology. And I have an idea how you can make it up to her -- and to the millions of Americans you have offended. Invite her back and I'll join her in singing "America the Beautiful" on your stage. Then I will show "Fahrenheit 9/11" free of charge to all your guests and anyone else in Las Vegas who wants to see it.
Mr. Timmins, as the song "Desperado" says -- "Come to your senses!" How can you refuse this offer? I await your reply.
Yours, Michael Moore Director, "Fahrenheit 9/11"
=============================================== Response ===============================================
July 21, 2004
Attention: Michael Moore,
In response to your letter dated July 20, 2004: You are correct that I had security remove Linda Ronstadt from Aladdin Casino and Hotel where the fun never ends and everybody wins. How very interesting to learn you are such a fan of Ms. Ronstadt.
You questioned where I live and surprisingly knew Las Vegas is in the United States. You should visit it sometime. There are thousands of wonderful 'All You Can Eat' buffets.
There are also a lot of casinos who's owners don't **** around. I am aware of the First Amendment and you have the right to talk about your hatred of America but once you are on my property and you are upsetting my guests, you will quickly learn about my rights.
I can't remember if it was Jesus or George W. Bush that said, "Freedom is a two-way street." Ms. Ronstadt learned this long before I had her thrown out of my casino. You question my actions? If you come onto my property and upset my guests, you will receive the same, if not worse, treatment than Ms. Ronstadt received. I am sure your mere presence would upset my guests.
You claim you film, "...is all about asking the questions that should have been asked before those brave soldiers were sent into harms way." I think you film does nothing but aid the enemy and hurt our troops. You have betrayed our troops, our leader and America. I have no respect for you or your vision of what America should be.
I paid Ms. Ronstadt to entertain my guests, not divide them. The half that did not leave probably thought the verse you mentioned, "Why don't you come to your senses" was addressed to you. Maybe she should have dedicated her song, 'You're No Good' to you. I would have asked her back, had she done that.
Regarding your request for me to apologize to her, have you and her on my stage singing anything about this Country and then playing your piece of **** film is ludicrous!
One of my workers is currently throwing away every complaint letter from brainless followers of you, claiming they will never visit my Casino. I could not be more pleased to know my casino and hotel will always be void of the kind of people who support you. Meanwhile, my hotel has been quickly booked solid for the rest of the year with true Americans who love this Country and support our efforts overseas.
They will see a framed copy of your letter and my response in the lobby to ensure they begin their experience with a laugh.
Sincerely,
Bill Timmins President Aladdin Casino and Hotel Las Vegas, NV
I think you owe Ms. Ronstadt an apology. And I have an idea how you can make it up to her -- and to the millions of Americans you have offended. Invite her back and I'll join her in singing "America the Beautiful" on your stage. Then I will show "Fahrenheit 9/11" free of charge to all your guests and anyone else in Las Vegas who wants to see it.
The Aladdin Casino is probably as close to the Middle East as Fat Axis Mike has gotten (even though he made an authoritative crockumentary on the region).
Here's my Vegas proposal for Lumpy Riefenstahl. He has shown his support for the terrorists in Iraq by cheering for an American defeat (and denying that there are terrorists; these are the guys kidnapping and murdering people, Michael). He has also accepted promotion from Hezbollah for his film.
He can show his allegiance to the cause by closing out his Vegas show by blowing himself up, screaming, "Allah Akbar! Death to the capitalists!"
I was partial to the Bellagio but was not as impressed on my visit last year.
How is the Palms?
Top 5 buffets?
Any to avoid?
Sorry again. Yes, this is a joke. I tried to post this publically that this was a joke but I guess it is only getting to the people who I replied to. I registered here a while back but got side tracked. I need to brush up on how this board works.
PS - I posted this at http://www.upsizethis.org just to tick the Moore-ons off.
more specifically, here:
http://www.upsizethis.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13968
LOL>..if proof was needed that he's insane, there it is.
It's satire. Additionally the new owners have said that they will look into booking Mr. Moore and Ms. Rondstadt together. Boycott the Aladdin starting when the Planet Hollywood creeps take over (starting maybe as early as September).
Hey, no problem.... then YOU'RE the awesome one, I adore the way you think LOL
I added "Political Humor" as a topic on the thread for you so no more confusion :-)
So be the talk tomorrow of the liberal talk radio,
Thanks! Maybe Timmins will eventually read this and get a kick out of it. That is cool that you could add "Political Humor" as a topic.
The buffet won't change--the only real thing that will change is the name. The new owners are keeping 95% of the existing staff.
Does the Aladdin have an email address? Does Timmins? Send this to him and lets see what happens.
Right below the main body of the thread, next to the topics and keywords... it has buttons that allow you to "Click to add Keyword" and the same with topic.
Now you have the secret power... just don't let anyone else read this post;-)
You all might be amused to know that this joke letter was accepted hook, line, and sinker, by Heather Mallick, a columnist for The Globe and Mail, in Toronto:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040724/MALLICK24/Columnists/Columnist?author=Heather+Mallick
"The Aladdin says it won't have her back. When Michael Moore wrote to the theatre to defend freedom of speech and offered to sing America the Beautiful onstage with Ms. Ronstadt, casino president Bill Timmins responded with a misspelled, illiterate letter that twinned Jesus and George W. Bush and insulted his own famously fat customers by saying Las Vegas has thousands of all-you-can-eat buffets that Mr. Moore might like."
Thank you, Mr. Timmins, for supporting the men & women who are risking and losing their lives in order to allow people like Ronstadt & Moore to live the obscenely, conspicuously consumptious life styles they have for which they have contributed NOTHING WORTHWHILE to society to deserve. I dare EITHER of them to go over to IRAQ & show Moore's film to OUR TROOPS or donate even HALF of what their financial worth is to the families of those who have lost loved ones over their fighting for the right of Ronstadt & Moore to exercise their right to free speech!
At least it is nice to know that most Americans sees Moore as the complete idiot that he is. It absolutely sickens me to know that there are losers like him who badmouth the very people who are literally defending their lives. I am one of a very few people: a conservative college student. You think it's tough being a conservative in every day life, try being a conservative on a college campus.
Funniest damn thing about how I found out about this thread: a fellow FReeper (I'm certain that she was unaware) sent me an email passing your text off as the supposed letter of Mr. Timmins.
TFF!!!
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