[adorno]

Another artist that thinks that the public needs or wants to hear their opinions about Iraq or the war-on-terror or any other topic. Ricky, just like any other "entertainer" needs to just shut up and sing or act.

I am primarily an American and secondarily a Puerto Rican. As a fellow Puerto Rican, I'm not feeling too proud right now that a fellow Puerto Rican can be as narrow-minded as Ricky Martin. Like most of Hollywood and most war protesters, Ricky cannot see beyond his simple-minded view of the war-on-terror. I would ordinarily ignore what an entertainer has to say regarding politics or foreign policy, but, since the general public that they entertain is a captive audience from their entertainment, I feel that they have to be battled or defended against.

Today, I'm not proud at all that Ricky Martin is a fellow Puerto Rican.

[GSWarrior]

Soemone should poll all the former members of Menudo. The world can't wait to find out what they think about global politics.

[new cruelty]

"a photo with Bush".

Maybe he is just repulsed by bush.

[new cruelty]

Ricky Martin Defends? Obscene Gesture

Suffering cats! More like waves pom-poms and screams for attention. I love the way the media casts these idiots as selfless martyrs risking everything, as if they were fighting against all odds. It's easy to jump on the band wagon and nod in agreement. Had ricky stood up and SUPPORTED the war in Iraq, then the 'defense' stance would make more sense.

[reagan_fanatic]

Probably the same finger that's chased hamsters a thousand times before.

[prairiebreeze]

Ricky who?

[Sergio]

I am primarily an American and secondarily a Puerto Rican. As a fellow Puerto Rican, I'm not feeling too proud right now that a fellow Puerto Rican can be as narrow-minded as Ricky Martin.

I am also an American of Puerto Rican decent and feel the same as you do. The base, crass, vulgarity, of "flipping the bird", does much to reinforce negative perceptions of Puerto Ricans. An educated, cultured person, would state his opinion and then provide facts to back up that opinion. Ricky's actions are the equivalent of child picking up his toys and leaving in a huff because he doesn't think he's getting enough attention.

Thanks Ricky, your lack of class just placed another obstacle in the path of Puerto Ricans who want to make it on there own.

And Ricky, as others have noted, please let me know when your anti-war tour makes it to Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela. In addition, let me know how your parents and grand parents feel about your acting like you just got out of the "caserio" or "arrabal".

I'm sure they are very proud.

[Leftism is Mentally Deranged]

The media will adore him for his gesture.
But if it had been a Bush supporter, the media would start their best imitation of outrage and jump up and down in hypocritical disapproval over it.

[quark]

HEY RICKY!!!

[RichInOC]

I think what Ricky actually meant to say is that Dubya will always be number one with him.