Posted on 10/12/2006 3:55:12 AM PDT by Cyropaedia
Hollywood star Angelina Jolie on Tuesday accused the West of cold-heartedness and hypocrisy in trying to shut out migrants, including refugees, from Africa and other hotspots.
More than 7,000 people have died trying to get into Europe over the past decade, according to Jolie, whose comments appeared in the magazine "Refugees," published by the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), for whom she is a goodwill ambassador.
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Talk is cheap. I'd like to know why she and Brad stiffed that hospital in Africa. And what gives them the right to manhandle the press, after going to the lengths they do to generate publicity. One would think that after the recent Mel Gibson debacle that folks would understand that there is very little correlation between the public image and private reality of Hollywood actors.
Then she will be the perfect Christian
I guess you haven't seen all of her movies? She's got a long way to go!
I don't know the details of what you describe, but I'd like to hear their side. From where I sit, she seems to be doing quite a bit to raise public consciousness about a problem she finds distressing. I can't fault her too much for that. The world is big enough to consider her words.
Yes, that's what Hollywood liberals do. "Raise public consciousness", spread guilt, take potshots at the West/US, oh, and generate publicity for their careers. All the while living in baronial splendor, staying at the most expensive resorts, flying in private jets, etc. I guess I'm a terrible cynic, but having seen some of this up close, I tend to be a bit leery.
You're absolutely right! Thanks for reminding me.
She's now filming the brutal story of Daniel Pearl's murder. She assured everyone in a recent press release that the movie is not going to be about terrorism and good vs. evil (God forbid.) It's going to be about "people coming together." There's a Hollywood liberal for ya'.
"Actually he's a great guy. He does lots of fundraising, doesn't make a big deal out it. Every year for many years he's helped raise money for Chabad, and he's not even Jewish. He seems normal, she seems nutso."
He's an idiot who left a beautiful classy woman for a skank. A great guy doesn't cheat on his wife.
I'm fairly cynical, too, but I guess I've been affected by the fact that I love the Tomb Raider films and the idea that she and Brad are apparently fans of Atlas Shrugged and are (she, at least) working to bring it to the screen. So, I guess I'm cutting her some slack.
I was talking about Jon Voight. But in truth he too messed around on Angelina's mother, which is why Angelina says she doesn't speak to him. But then Angelina turns around and and has an affair with Jennifer Aniston's husband. So...
There aren't many refugees in Malibu. :) Unless they are working as nannies and maids, that is.
"Then she will be the perfect Christian."
There's only one perfect Christian and she aint it.
Having lots of money doesn't make one perfect.
Getting what you want doesn't make you perfect.
Havent you read the story of the poor woman who put all she had in the poor box?
Maybe this stupid b*tch should come and try to get a taxi at the Minneapolis airport, I'm sure she would find enough Somalis to keep her satisfied.
"I was talking about Jon Voight. But in truth he too messed around on Angelina's mother, which is why Angelina says she doesn't speak to him. But then Angelina turns around and and has an affair with Jennifer Aniston's husband. So..."
Jon seems ok but he has one messed up daughter.
At some point she will have a meltdown...wait and see.
"Havent you read the story of the poor woman who put all she had in the poor box?"
I seem to recall that. Also the thing about "judge not lest ye be judged."
Not that I can judge her heart, but our actions reflect our heart.
Do you realllly know what a Christian is? A true Christian
believes truly from the heart accepts that Jesus is the Son of God, was born from a virgin, died on the cross and arose 3 days later. Truly from the heart believe that you are a sinner and Christ is your only way to heaven. You have to believe that He died on the cross to forgive your sins. You have to admit you are a sinner and ask Christ to forgive and put your sins on His sinless shoulders. After this, each day you strive to live you live after Christ's sinless life, knowing it is impossible. A Christian still sins but is forgiven. A Christian should find sin detestable and run from it.
""says what she wants does who she wants and gets what she wants"" Sterling qualities!!! ""does who she wants"" really does not fit in with ""in the name of Jesus"" nor Jesus' teachings.
Money, fame, looks all are temporary.
Flame away---I will stick with the Jesus I know and His values.
What a nasty comment, I am shamed I didn't think of it first. :^(
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