[fight_truth_decay]

Kerry campaign aides said the performers had agreed to appear on the condition that cameras and recorders be barred. The press, too, was originally prohibited from covering the concert, save for one journalist sent to record Mr. Kerry's remarks. But Thursday afternoon, the campaign announced that its traveling press corps would get an audio feed, and then, an hour before the curtain, tickets were handed out.

The show kicked off with Leah Hansen, an 8-year-old cellist in a sleeveless lavender dress with matching bow, who brought the crowd to its feet with a soulful "God Bless America." Willie Nelson, his gray braid hanging to his belt, did three classics, and Angie Stone, who had flown in from Amsterdam, where she was on tour, offered a two-pack, including Marvin Gaye's antiwar anthem, "What's Going On."

The comedian Jamie Foxx, who is black, pointed to Senator Kerry, who was seated with his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, in the front row of the second of five tiers, and asked: "You find somebody to run with you yet? I'll give you my cell number. We need some color in the White House." Ben Stiller introduced Mr. Diamond as "the man who helped me get to second base for the first time in my life," recalling taking a date to see "The Jazz Singer" in 1982, and "my personal savior in a very rocky adolescence."

Mr. Diamond, in a black smock with triangles of red sequins dripping from the shoulders, started with "Forever in Bluejeans" and got the crowd swinging -- and Mrs. Kerry swaying -- with "Sweet Caroline," and finished with "America."

Ms. Streisand, who entered and exited from stage left, the opposite side from everyone else, did the longest set, interrupting her songs with political riffs....

For the New York Times story in full: http://mrccyberalert.c.topica.com/maacoxyaa7YY3bWhUKOb/

[marty60]

Crystal "joked" about President Bush, according to multiple media accounts, "I realize that 9/11 is also his SAT scores

Isn't it amazing how commie/fascist/socialist evil Dums can make JOKES about 9/11, and not even a whiff of outrage from the "media.

[Fresh Wind]

Speaking of truth, Bush's SAT score was 1206, not 911.

[axel f]

Ugh. Well, I USED to like the song "Forever In Blue Jeans."

[Bronco_Buster_FweetHyagh]

AS FOR POWELL - HE'S NEITHER FISH NOR FOWL. HE'S IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM, WHILE THEY'RE ALL FIDDLING WITH DOOM.

The racial undertones to this slam are incredibly offensive. Neither fish nor fowl? Meaning he's neither white nor black? Bck of the room? Meaning back of the bus? Sickening.

[zencat]

The New York Times touted how "the much-heralded highlight was the Barbra Streisand-Neil Diamond reunion duet, 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers,' which they had not performed together since Jimmy Carter was in the White House."

I think I'm going to be sick.

[Delbert]

Too bad Ben Stiller and Robert DeNiro were there, I like both of those guys. What is it with actors and Democrats?

[randog]

The comedian Jamie Foxx, who is black, pointed to Senator Kerry, who was seated with his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry, in the front row of the second of five tiers, and asked: "You find somebody to run with you yet? I'll give you my cell number. We need some color in the White House."

Sure, why not John? I mean, you're married to an African-American ......

[Logical me]

Damn, these Hollywood types are real s--t. For one, I'll never forget who the traitors are.

[My2Cents]

Can we say that Barbra has become a parody of herself?

[Only1choice____Freedom]

The New York Times touted how "the much-heralded highlight was the Barbra Streisand-Neil Diamond reunion duet, 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers,' which they had not performed together since Jimmy Carter was in the White House."

Oh my, such a wonderful place to be where Barbara can grace the little people with her presence and grant us the privilege of hearing her croak out her song with Neil as they did in the 70's. All the while, the patrons gush at the "stars."

A black hole is a star too.

[Davis]

Some advice to Kerry from Cooter on military matters HERE

[no dems]

Let 'em go ahead and have their laughs. We'll laugh on the night of November 2. By the way has anyone noticed that all of these performers are old has-beens?

By the way, have you noticed that Alec Baldwin has been relegated to having to be on Hollywood Squares? Whatever happened to him leaving the country if Bush got elected in 2000? Haven't heard too much out of him since November of 2000.

[The Great RJ]

Hardly news--these are the same crowd that supported "Sweating" Al and Slick Willie. Though I am loathe to think of it, I wonder how these people would react if Kerry were elected? I would bet they would be the first to move their millions offshore to avoid the high taxes and leave the US when the economy tanked. I can't imagine too many of us would be going to see their movies when we have no disposable income and are out of work.

[vpintheak]

All are turds that needs to be flushed down the toilet of the world.(Send them to N. Korea and listen to them whine)

[Ciexyz]

FYI, Jamie Foxx was in a recent movie called "Shade" about card sharks, also starring Sylvester Stallone.

[LisaMalia]

A few random thoughts on the fiasco:

Evidently Afflect couldn't find a good poker game. He needs to get to the nearest Gamblers Anonymous meeting, post haste.

Ben Stiller, well that one stings. I think he's funny, but alas, just another libiot to never get another nickel of my hard earned money to donate to the commie cause.

As for Babs, well, gotta be honest, I've always loved her pipes. That said, I detest her, and everything she stands for. Back when I was still listening to her music, I found one of her song lyrics especially curious. In the song "Everything", in the soundtrack from "A Star Is Born", she croons..."I like to move into the Whitehouse....paint it YELLOW...

How appropriate considering your warped views Babs.

[weegee]

Kerry campaign aides said the performers had agreed to appear on the condition that cameras and recorders be barred.

Their own Abu Ghraib/fraternity initiation?

[Chad Fairbanks]

"I realize that 9/11 is also his SAT scores."

What the fu...? Are the deaths of 3000 of our fellow Americans really just a joke about Bush to these people?

[drq]

check this out Who's Smarter

Sample:
Alec Baldwin: Dropped out of George Washington University after scandal. Career: Acting
Sean Penn: Completed High School. Career: Acting
George Clooney: Dropped out of University of Kentucky. Career: Acting
Michael Moore: Dropped out first year at University of Michigan. Career: Movie Director

[Dan from Michigan]

The two disappointments were DeNiro and Diamond. The rest suck anyway.

DeNiro was a big disappointment. I like most of his movies, especially Goodfellas and Heat.