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[azwriter]

I would like to see an accounting of who and what is being paid for this episode?

Having once worked as a producer for a radio talk show, I can say a pay check is rarely offered to those whose opinions are aired.

If a person was receiving payment, the show would have the right to hand them a script and the person would have to say the lines as they appear. And, that would certainly change the focus of the report.
And, for those wanting or demanding payment, the show wouldn't much bother with them as guests.

Just the opporunity of appearing to give their opinion or advance their professional or personal opinion or account of the case is worth a lot more to the defense right now than being paid cash money.

I believe 48 Hours is based in the relm of a "news" show. They should present both sides of a situation but it doesn't have to be in the same show. I would say the idea of presenting a defensive look at Casey Anthony would have a more far reaching interest to viewers at this time. Case in point: we're all talking about now and what we view as an injustice to Caylee. It's a hot topic.

To focus a show entirely on the evidence of guilt for Casey would not fetch that many viewers this close to the actual trial IMO. The aim of a program director would be to have the audience view the possibilty of what potential evidence could set her free. This would bring in more viewers in the light of considering most people already believe she's guilty. They are going for the shock value. Presenting the opposite of what people expect will happen to her in a trial would be more appealing especially when viewers consider it appalling this close to a trial.


jmo

 

[Solace]

...but Solace...do they believe that? That Casey killed Caylee?

Yes, they know she did it IMO.

 

[logicalgirl]

I don't have a problem with them doing a show that is pro-Casey or pro-defense. I knew it was going to happen. My problem is with the mock jury. We don't know if they are standing up to say there is NOT enough evidence to support the First Degree Murder charge... or they are standing up to say that there IS enough evidence to support the First Degree Murder charge. Either way you slice it... it is irresponsible!

I have a feeling that those people were standing up to say that there was enough evidence to convict Casey... they are just spinning it to apprear that they are saying there isn't enough evidence to cause an outrage. You can bet your life if these people stood up to convinct Casey... the defense is going to use this to try and say it tainted the jury pool... which is the way they want it! There is no way that I believe those people are standing up to say that Casey is not guilty and the defense knows this and are going to try and use it to their advantage. It is completely set up this way!


I will be surprised if the jury is standing up to say Casey is not guilty.

The thing is - this is a preview - and we don't know if the mock jury stood up at not guilty or guilty - could just be messing with our heads KWIM?

 

[Solace]

In their depositions they admitted to making thousands. No one is making that up. :waitasec:

I said they made 20,000 off two shows and the next one will be shown on the 16th. No one is denying that. 20,000 is not the bank of the world. it is 20,000 and it is probably gone by now.

Look, I'm not going to judge them for that. I am already judging them for letting KC have the baby. They never should have done that. And that is a big "If only I had". They have to say that for the rest of their lives.

I disagree with all of you and that, as they say, is that.

 

[lowens1975]

I re-watched the original 48 hours last night and there were a few jarring moments in it for me this time.

In one segment, they show Cindy sitting in Caylee's old room. It is all just the way she left it. Even her little handprints smudged on the full length mirror. I felt sorry for them at that point. Then they pan to a little table and do a close up on the DEATH CERTIFICATE. Cindy picks it up and sadly talks about having to look at it. So tell me then, HOW can she say she thinks the baby is still alive when she has the Death Certificate in her hands? Surely she knows they tested the DNA found in those little bones, correct?

okay, I got so peeved typing that part that I forgot what I was going to say next,,,

She has a death certificate and wears a vial of cremated ashes around her neck. Who does she think they really belong to?

 

[RR0004]

Having once worked as a producer for a radio talk show, I can say a pay check is rarely offered to those whose opinions are aired.

If a person was receiving payment, the show would have the right to hand them a script and the person would have to say the lines as they appear. And, that would certainly change the focus of the report.
And, for those wanting or demanding payment, the show wouldn't much bother with them as guests.

Just the opporunity of appearing to give their opinion or advance their professional or personal opinion or account of the case is worth a lot more to the defense right now than being paid cash money.

I believe 48 Hours is based in the relm of a "news" show. They should present both sides of a situation but it doesn't have to be in the same show. I would say the idea of presenting a defensive look at Casey Anthony would have a more far reaching interest to viewers at this time. Case in point: we're all talking about now and what we view as an injustice to Caylee. It's a hot topic.

To focus a show entirely on the evidence of guilt for Casey would not fetch that many viewers this close to the actual trial IMO. The aim of a program director would be to have the audience view the possibilty of what potential evidence could set her free. This would bring in more viewers in the light of considering most people already believe she's guilty. They are going for the shock value. Presenting the opposite of what people expect will happen to her in a trial would be more appealing especially when viewers consider it appalling this close to a trial.


jmo

I guess in the end it will only matter if they haven't seated a jury because of ANY far-reaching influences. I want this trial to start on May 17th...because truly...it's been long enough.

 

[RR0004]

The think is - this is a preview - and we don't know if the mock jury stood up at not guilty or guilty - could just be messing with our heads KWIM?

I was wondering that as well. But...IMO...anything that features a mock jury whether it's verdict is guilty or non-guilty (as another poster pointed out)...can't be good at this time.

 

[Solace]

She has a death certificate and wears a vial of cremated ashes around her neck. Who does she think they really belong to?

Does she really wear the ashes around her neck?

 

[RR0004]

Personally, I'm not putting any stock in what the As said in a deposition...that's recently proven to be changeable by medication.
Everyone is right...but I can't deny the reaction when I saw that "teaser"...it was like a punch in the gut.

 

[RR0004]

Does she really wear the ashes around her neck?

One time...a very long time ago...posters spent much time in analyzing keepsakes for ashes.

 

[logicalgirl]

I was wondering that as well. But...IMO...anything that features a mock jury whether it's verdict is guilty or non-guilty (as another poster pointed out)...can't be good at this time.

No you are right and I have some concerns about that - however let's look at the bright side! First, the jury has to commit to listening only to the evidence and the judge's instructions. and second - surely Dateline is thinking ahead!

If they do a pro-defense show now - think what a humdinger they can do after she has been sentenced as GUILTY and given either LWOP or the Death Penalty.I'm putting this show in the same category as those wrinkle creams that promise my wrinkles will disappear - Not! This chicken isn't buying it and morphing into Chicken Little - no way! Justice for Caylee!

 

[Solace]

One time...a very long time ago...posters spent much time in analyzing keepsakes for ashes.

So is she really wearing Ashes in a vial?

 

[JBean]

One time...a very long time ago...posters spent much time in analyzing keepsakes for ashes.

Ask and you shall receive Click here
That's why I am always such a hag about separating out topics. There comes a time when we want to revisit something and we need to be able to find it.
Just FYI, the linked thread evolves into cremation type jewelry for ashes.

 

[LambChop]

Ok, I understand that part - the money in the canteen. I wouldn't do it. But I don't think they are making thousands and thousands is my point.

They lost their granddaughter. I would not be standing today if that happened to me. I know it. It would send me into a tailspin. So I know that their pain is great.

And if someone posts something that I don't believe to be true as I have read today, I will say it and bring it to their attention. They have no idea what was in the envelopes or if Lee made any money or if Cindy and George made money off the donations at the Publix.

And until they do, they should not say it. That is my opinion on that.

George and Cindy are hated enough- do we really need to make up things that are not or may not be true. I dont think so.

I think what people are saying here is we feel for CA and GA for the loss of their granddaughter. No one will argue that. It's their behavior that is so bizzare that gets under everyone's skin. For instance they are constantly looking for a handout. They expect someone else to pay for their daughter's defense (not that they could afford it) but they also want free advise from attorneys. There is no accounting for the monies which were taken in through the foundation. They were collecting money to find Caylee but did not want to give anything to TM even though they asked him to come to Florida on his own. They wanted that service for free.

RC told police GA has taken money from her, a lot of money. LE told her she was not the first as there were others he took money from as well with no expectation of returning it. The A's expectations have always been what can you do for me. Who has a memorial service and uninvites people. If you want to keep it private, keep it private. That blew my mind.

You are right we do not know how much money they have received. They never are honest so one would have to wonder when people are losing their homes left and right how in the world did these two get to keep their home. There had to have been a promise, something down the road if they fell behind again. As for money they collected with the other "charity", I suppose some of it went to buy that big expensive boat that finds the bodies of missing children in rivers and lakes. So how much money do we think they pulled in if they could afford to buy a piece of equipment they will probably never use, ever to find a missing child. None of that money went to TES.

I'm reminded of something CA stated in one of her depositions that she had been told to journal everything but she had not been able to do so at that time. She sure is writing up a storm now as she sits in court watching the proceedings. I do feel sorry for her for what has happened to them but I do not think for one minute that they are not still getting money from somewhere, advance on a book, a movie deal, something is in the works because apparently they are paying their bills.

And bottom line is people are not happy with CA and GA not because they support their daughter, because we would all do that with less gusto maybe, but because they have lied, ruined peoples lives, have shown less than proper behavior and are very disrespectful of the court system (they are right on the line of getting tossed for good). jmo

 

[Solace]

I think what people are saying here is we feel for CA and GA for the loss of their granddaughter. No one will argue that. It's their behavior that is so bizzare that gets under everyone's skin. For instance they are constantly looking for a handout. They expect someone else to pay for their daughter's defense (not that they could afford it) but they also want free advise from attorneys. There is no accounting for the monies which were taken in through the foundation. They were collecting money to find Caylee but did not want to give anything to TM even though they asked him to come to Florida on his own. They wanted that service for free.

RC told police GA has taken money from her, a lot of money. LE told her she was not the first as there were others he took money from as well with no expectation of returning it. The A's expectations have always been what can you do for me. Who has a memorial service and uninvites people. If you want to keep it private, keep it private. That blew my mind.

You are right we do not know how much money they have received. They never are honest so one would have to wonder when people are losing their homes left and right how in the world did these two get to keep their home. There had to have been a promise, something down the road if they fell behind again. As for money they collected with the other "charity", I suppose some of it went to buy that big expensive boat that finds the bodies of missing children in rivers and lakes. So how much money do we think they pulled in if they could afford to buy a piece of equipment they will probably never use, ever to find a missing child. None of that money went to TES.

I'm reminded of something CA stated in one of her depositions that she had been told to journal everything but she had not been able to do so at that time. She sure is writing up a storm now as she sits in court watching the proceedings. I do feel sorry for her for what has happened to them but I do not think for one minute that they are not still getting money from somewhere, advance on a book, a movie deal, something is in the works because apparently they are paying their bills.

And bottom line is people are not happy with CA and GA not because they support their daughter, because we would all do that with less gusto maybe, but because they have lied, ruined peoples lives, have shown less than proper behavior and are very disrespectful of the court system (they are right on the line of getting tossed for good). jmo

All is correct.

They done everything you said.

They are obnoxious and get more so every day. George especially. Cindy is able to lie a lot easier. They have thrown innocents under the bus, and the list goes on.

I don't care about all that. We know they are liars. No one believes the bs they say about Amy and all the rest.

They have lost a three year old. It would make anyone insane.

But to say that they are making money off it as if they don't mind it happened, is wrong and that is what I take issue with.

We disagree. That's it. What can i say.

I think they are suffering a great deal and it will get worse.

You can't lie to yourself to this magnitude and not have it effect you - it is going to get worse for them - either they will get physically sick or whatever. They already are mentally unbalanced.

 

[LinasK]

She has a death certificate and wears a vial of cremated ashes around her neck. Who does she think they really belong to?

Yeah, if Caylee is alive, Cindy should have to give back those ashes!

 

[Solace]

Yeah, if Caylee is alive, Cindy should have to give back those ashes!

That's right Linask.

 

[katydid23]

Ask and you shall receive Click here
That's why I am always such a hag about separating out topics. There comes a time when we want to revisit something and we need to be able to find it.
Just FYI, the linked thread evolves into cremation type jewelry for ashes.

Go to page 10 of that thread to start to read about the ashes.

 

[RR0004]

Ask and you shall receive Click here
That's why I am always such a hag about separating out topics. There comes a time when we want to revisit something and we need to be able to find it.
Just FYI, the linked thread evolves into cremation type jewelry for ashes.

JBean...g-d bless...and where the heck have you been? Sorely missed, JBean...sorely missed.

 

[strawberry]

JBean...g-d bless...and where the heck have you been? Sorely missed, JBean...sorely missed.

And what is that avatar? A stinkbug?