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Well doesn't this just provide a perfect ending to a happy jolly day, filled with talk of vote theft, missing flu protection, and other uplifting topics?

(via AP)

NEW YORK (AP) -- A cable pay-per-view company has decided not to show a three-hour election eve special with filmmaker Michael Moore that included a showing of his documentary "Fahrenheit 9/11," which is sharply critical of President Bush.

The company, iN DEMAND, said Friday that its decision is due to "legitimate business and legal concerns." A spokesman would not elaborate.

Moore has just released his movie on DVD and was seeking a TV outlet for the film.

Earlier this week, trade publications said Moore was close to a deal with iN DEMAND for "The Michael Moore Pre-Election Special," which also would include interviews with politically active celebrities and admonitions to vote. The Nov. 1 special was to be available for $9.95.

Moore said Friday he signed a contract with the company in early September and is considering legal action. He said he believes iN DEMAND decided not to air the film because of pressure from "top Republican people."

Gasp! Surely not! (Okay, I promise to quit calling you Surely.)

Not sure this is that big a deal on the face of it (and yes, I have evidence the grapes were sour anyway.) I can't really picture that many people paying ten bucks to see a movie--on the day before the election no less--that they can get for next to nothing at Blockbuster or own outright for $20.

It may be better off as a victim of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, just by pissing people off that they're being told they can't do something. Hey, it's a thread to grab hold of anyway.

Time to drink. Heavily. And prepare to re-gird the loins tomorrow.