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Harrison Ford: ‘I was raised Democrat’ and ‘my moral purpose was being a Democrat with the big D’
FOX ^ | 2/11/2023 | Whitlock

Posted on 02/12/2023 4:36:01 AM PST by Phoenix8

Asked about his philosophy in life, movie star Harrison Ford said this week that he was "raised a Democrat" and "my moral purpose was being a Democrat."

The Indiana Jones actor talked to the Hollywood Reporter about politics and religion, saying that as a younger man, "I didn’t have any religious construct, but I think nature and God are the same thing."

The interviewer noted that "one of your majors in college was philosophy" and wondered, "Has any of that stayed with you?"

Ford responded with a long answer weaving in religion and politics: "There’s a Protestant theologian named Paul Tillich who wrote that if you have trouble with the word ‘God,’ take whatever is central and most meaningful to your life and call that God."

He then volunteered, "My mother was Jewish, my father was Catholic, and I was raised Democrat — my moral purpose was being a Democrat with the big D."

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TOPICS: Society
KEYWORDS: allymcbeal; ford; georgelucas; harrisonford; hollywood; paultillich; propaganda; starwars
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To: Phoenix8

How has the democrat party changed since this guy was 1 to 21 years old? Raised my ass and democrat my ass.


61 posted on 02/12/2023 6:38:28 AM PST by TalBlack (We have a Christian duty and a patriotic duty. God help us.)
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To: Gay State Conservative

“I always turn first to showbiz types for guidance on such subjects as politics,religion and the meaning of life.”

I generally FIRST turn to the thoughts of a hot 20-year old high school dropout actress with implants. If that isn’t enough, THEN I’ll consult an 80 year old actor who crashes planes...

Has Ford made a decent film in the last 25 years?

From Wiki: “In 2003, he publicly condemned the Iraq War and called for “regime change” in the United States. He also criticized Hollywood for making movies which were “more akin to video games than stories about human life and relationships”, and he called for more gun control in the United States.

After Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said his favorite role of Ford’s was Air Force One because he “stood up for America”, Ford responded that it was just a film and made critical statements against Trump’s presidential bid.

For the first time ever endorsing a political candidate for office, Ford endorsed Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign against Donald Trump....Along with Mark Hamill, Ford worked with the anti-Trump Republican group The Lincoln Project to produce and narrate a 2020 election ad attacking Trump’s disparaging of Anthony Fauci.”

Bloody genius, Ford is! But for the sake of his soul, I hope he repents soon...


62 posted on 02/12/2023 6:40:27 AM PST by Mr Rogers (We're a nation of feelings, not thoughts.)
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To: Phoenix8

Let’s hope he can fly a plane better than he can wax philosophical.
Oh, wait! Never mind....


63 posted on 02/12/2023 6:43:27 AM PST by ArtDodger
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To: Phoenix8

Another flaming Hollywood left wing liberal.

VOTE DEMOCRATS OUT !!,


64 posted on 02/12/2023 6:59:28 AM PST by Pearfect
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To: Phoenix8

the big D = Dummy


65 posted on 02/12/2023 7:17:03 AM PST by NWFree (Somebody has to say it 🤪)
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To: Phoenix8

So was Ronald Reagan, Harrison, but he thought for himself and became a Republican! You don’t think for yourself, Harrison?


66 posted on 02/12/2023 7:35:56 AM PST by Deplorable American1776 (Defund the FBI, the American Stasi.. Hello 2023, can we get over 2020 yet? )
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To: Deplorable American1776

Long gone are the days republicans thought for themselves. Some do, but it’s rare.


67 posted on 02/12/2023 7:41:18 AM PST by M_Continuum
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To: eeriegeno
He acted well but other than that ‘meh!’

He was a great actor when he was young. Around 20 years ago, he was just doing it to get paid. So he's no longer top-tier.

68 posted on 02/12/2023 7:53:08 AM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: nathanbedford
I was just joking and I know you are one of the most accurate FReeper posters.

Keep up the good work.

69 posted on 02/12/2023 8:26:30 AM PST by USS Alaska (NUKE ALL MOOSELIMB TERRORISTS, NOW.)
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To: Phoenix8

“...but I think nature and God are the same thing.”
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That’s deep man.


70 posted on 02/12/2023 8:31:20 AM PST by Yardstick
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To: USS Alaska
This problem is as embarrassing as it is chronic. I have previously posted on the difficulties of proofreading one's own writing because of the tendency to see what you think you typed or said. By reading from the bottom up I have tried to mitigate this problem but only to limited effect.

A poster who is a professional editor offered some tips to me but one tends to get lazy.

Thanks for the kind words.


71 posted on 02/12/2023 9:32:55 AM PST by nathanbedford (Attack, repeat, attack! - Bull Halsey)
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To: Phoenix8

Having met him a few times at AOPA events in my old job I can say he was a dull and uninteresting man to talk to.

But being a hardcore democrat now I expect him to soon announce he is a woman.


72 posted on 02/12/2023 9:46:24 AM PST by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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To: eeriegeno

Right typical Hollywood, banging chicks old enough to be his grand daughter...and preaching his higher morality.

Multi-gender bathroom hookups, that’s all Ali McBeal was remembered for, oh and Harvey Weinstein survivor stories.


73 posted on 02/12/2023 11:51:51 AM PST by pacificus
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