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Aldrin punches out lunar conspiricist

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realb
06-16-2009
10:53 AM ET (US)
its beyond most peoples ability to challenge the moon landing. I don't believe we went and the info is minimal at best with lots of questions. People just can't stand a challenge to thier established beliefs
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bruceePerson was signed in when posted
09-13-2002
06:02 PM ET (US)
Correct. It is one of the few programs that I watch that would. Unfortunately it has fallen off my ReplayTV retention or I would post an mpeg right now. If I catch it again I will.
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MarkyPerson was signed in when posted
09-13-2002
12:56 PM ET (US)
The clip was on the Daily Show. They might be replaying it this weekend.
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bruceePerson was signed in when posted
09-12-2002
07:41 PM ET (US)
I saw a film clip of the punch on TV - can't remember what show. It was awesome. Go Buzz! Not enough aggravating idiots get punched in the face (quite a statement from this pacifist).
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gorgarPerson was signed in when posted
09-11-2002
09:38 PM ET (US)
I was recently surprised at how many people I know believe that crop circles aren't man-made in spite of all the documentary footage and websites out there. Yes, I know that among the hoaxers there are still a few that they can't figure out, but really...
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Pat. YorkPerson was signed in when posted
09-11-2002
05:10 PM ET (US)
Timmy, if you go to NASA.gov, they have the most beautiful reply to the dumbass show and other silly commentators. What's so great about it is that it's also a wonderful set of lessons in basic physics.

Americans love conspiracies so much that they make them up where none exist. And they don't seem to know much about physics!
Edited 09-12-2002 09:37 AM
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TimmyTPerson was signed in when posted
09-11-2002
01:11 PM ET (US)
Oh geez. This is the same guy who produced that stupid Fox special. I was amazed at how many of my normally intelligent friends fell for that piece of shit. Boy did that take some cleaning up.
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DopPerson was signed in when posted
09-11-2002
05:57 AM ET (US)
Wonderful. Absolutely marvellous news! And if the nutjob tries to sue Aldrin he should be laughed out of any court.

Let's face it - you're part of a hand-picked warrior elite chosen to undertake the most dangerous and furthest journeys in human history. You have walked upon the surface of the moon, and looked up at the Earth hanging in space like a priceless blue bauble. It is the single greatest moment in your entire life. Now these nutcases come along saying it was all a lie and didn't really happen. Of course you're going to be really pissed off about that. When one of these nutcases comes along and starts hassling you as you're going about your daily business, what are you going to do?

Aldrin punched his lights out. Good for Buzz. Knock some sense into the bugger. And it's a tribute to him that at the age of 72 he can still clean the clock of someone about half his age!
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Patrick Nielsen HaydenPerson was signed in when posted
09-10-2002
11:36 PM ET (US)
According to Reuters, the weirdo is a we-never-landed-on-the-moon conspiracy theorist who has tried three times to tape "surprise interviews" with Aldrin. Sounds to me like his target ran out of patience.

I've met Buzz Aldrin. I've had lunch with him. He's for real. I like him.
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mike skallasPerson was signed in when posted
09-10-2002
09:14 PM ET (US)
Slushie: you're asking for logic behind a conspiracy theorist who considers swearing on an ancient religious book proof? There is none.
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Pat YorkPerson was signed in when posted
09-10-2002
08:21 PM ET (US)
Aldrin's 72, the weirdo is 37. I don't believe in violence either, but I can't help it...this is delicious.
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Stefan JonesPerson was signed in when posted
09-10-2002
07:37 PM ET (US)
Unconfirmed, heard in another discussion: The belt-ee was a bit of a stalker. Arrested trespassing around Armstrong's house trying to pull the same stunt.

I don't approve of casual violence, but I can understand Aldrin's action if this guy was some obsessed, in-yer-face nut who just wouldn't leave him alone.
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SlushiePerson was signed in when posted
09-10-2002
06:49 PM ET (US)
If Buzz can't be trusted enough to be honest about being on the moon, coul he then be trusted enough just by swearing on a bible? Isn't a liar always considered a liar?
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