Posted on 01/03/2017 12:52:12 PM PST by DeathBeforeDishonor1
In the video, which is called #StandUpForUs, celebrities and activists including Rosie Perez, Keegan-Michael Key, Tavi Gevinson, Lea Delaria, Sally Field, and Janet Mock speak to members of Congress directly, demanding they fight Trump’s administration should it seek to do harm to marginalized groups. It’s accompanied by a petition addressed to the House of Representatives and the Senate. “The old adage is ‘silence equals death,’” said Liz Garbus, who directed the video. “We need to show lawmakers and representatives that we won’t be silent. Ultimately, we gave those in Congress their jobs. And we’re watching.”
Actress and activist Rosie Perez said that when she was approached to do the video, her response was “Hell yeah.” “I think that a lot of Americans don’t understand the power of our elected officials,” she said. “They think the only effective way to protest [is] against the White House, and that’s not the case.” She added that she’s long taken advantage of her right to protest policy she disagrees with. “I was born into the system as a ward of the state, and every time there was a policy change it either affected my life for the better or for the worse,” she said. “So I understand what it means to really fight to have effective policy in the United States.”
I know who Sally Field is, and I have seen the names of Rosie Perez and Steve Buscemi, but I would not know the latter 2 if I saw them. All of the others I have never heard of.
Not going to watch.
I assume it’s one of those smarmy videos where they repeat the same word from one “actor” to another for emphasis. And quote the Constitution (which they’ve never read). Or drop a Bible verse out of context.
People that play make-believe for a living are not qualified to tell others what to do in the real world.
Ai-jen Poo? May poo be upon him!
I see two recognizable names. One a former starlet best known for portraying a flying nun, and the other best known for pretending to be an Episcopalian priest.
Me too, but I don’t remember her doing anything professionally since the mid-80s. Never heard of the others. They are probably just some of the extras.
I know, right? Has to be one of the most annoying voices in show business.
Screw every last one of them!!!
“Hey, this really worked well during the election - and against the electoral college.”
Really. How stupid are these people? Their rants were ineffective twice out of two times, and they believe that THIS time they’ll make a difference? They don’t even realize how pathetic they are.
Omgosh...yawn... Love all the serious faces. Seriously do they think we care??
You do that. Cry as long and loud as you want. I will use it as white noise when I am going to sleep.
Must be because I’m old.
The only “celebrities” I recognize in that list are Sally Field and Steve Buscemi.
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