Posted on 05/26/2008 2:02:53 PM PDT by Perdogg
Who, Jane Fonda or Angelina Jolie? (joking!)
Headline Hollywood
March 2, 2008
Hollywood celebrities are known for supporting candidates who campaign on the promise to bring the troops home from Iraq.
But Angelina Jolie, in her capacity as a UN Goodwill Ambassador, visited Iraq and had the opportunity to meet with the military genius responsible for the success of the “surge,” General David Petraeus. And the actress-diplomat is now distinguishing herself from most of the Hollywood Left. In an op-ed titled, “Staying to Help in Iraq,” Jolie writes about speaking to the general and how she is “pleased that he has offered that support.”
“General Petraeus also told me he would support new efforts to address the humanitarian crisis ‘to the maximum extent possible’ — which leaves me hopeful that more progress can be made.” Jolie adds.
As for the surge, Jolie explains, “I can only state what I witnessed: U.N. staff and those of non-governmental organizations seem to feel they have the right set of circumstances to attempt to scale up their programs. And when I asked the troops if they wanted to go home as soon as possible, they said that they miss home but feel invested in Iraq. They have lost many friends and want to be a part of the humanitarian progress they now feel is possible.”
Sounding like Bill Krystol, Jolie asks: “Can the United States afford to gamble that four million or more poor and displaced people, in the heart of the Middle East, won’t explode in violent desperation, sending the whole region into further disorder?”
It appears as though Jolie is affirming what military leaders have been saying; that not only will humanitarian progress be halted if the U.S. pulls out, a humanitarian calamity will ensue.
http://headlinehollywood.wordpress.com/2008/03/02/angelina-jolie-wants-troops-to-stay-in-iraq/
seems lovely. I’m jealous already, lol.
Jolie looks like her dad.
Good for them. Hope they aren’t too stupid and advocating liberalism, but good for them.
No, it isn't.
I hope when things go bad and the Muslims are turning Europe into the 13th century that these two continue to hold out in France.
You know the French have the Maginot Line to defend themselves err..sorry that was World War Two.
Maybe Maxine Waters needs to step in and "take over" the property.
Dumb to buy right now. They should have waited a few years when the dollar was at parity, and Euro real estate cooled off.
Much like her father, she sure has a “purdy mouth.”
Looks like a “working” property. Vineyard, farming, forest; lots to eat up carbon growing around there.
More money than brains. A castle? Geez...does anyone really care? My husband and I worked outside all day long today cutting grass and the like...making our “home” look nice. A castle? These people live in a fantasy world. Good thing for Jennifer Aniston she is no longer with Pitt. He and Jolie are ridiculous. Face time grabbers is all and exhibitionists.
Gee I don’t know. I suspect she has bumps in places daddy doesn’t. And prettier lips.
Whatda you wanna go mess around that river fer, boy?
35 bedrooms? They must be planning on having a few more children.
I didn’t say she looked like him. That was a quote from someone else. I never really thought about it.
I thought they already had about enuf crumb snatchers to fill all those bedrooms.
I wonder if I’ll be able to get in with my Trojan Rabbit?
I take it you are not one bit jealous. Sure doesn't sound like it!
Apparently they had enough smarts to be able to buy something incredibly beautiful, expensive and secluded. It IS their money to do with what they please and anyone who values hard work, determination and freedom to do as one sees fit with what one has should be happy for these people.
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