Posted on 07/23/2004 5:53:33 PM PDT by SunnySide
Katie Couric asked Denzel Washington if he likes to keep his politics private, He said he's not one of those people. He does speak his mind.
Couric asked Denzel, Did you see Moores movie 9-11?
Denzel, "I didn't see it, I live in America, I grew up here, I'm an ex-slave"
Whaaaaa?! Really?! Denzel, do you even know what a slave is? Have you ever worked on a plantation, prepared meals for an entire household? Driven Miss Daisy? Ugh another dillentante entertainer posturing as a martyr to the masses who puts his silver foot in his obnoxioulsy opinionated mouth. He wouldn't even allow Meryl Streep to get her opinion in edge wise.
Mr.Denzel, YOU are nothing but an obnoxiously opinionated MALE CHAUVINISTIC PIG. How many women have you punked on the sly behind your wifes back? About the closet you probably ever came to being a slave was being asked to take out the kitchen trash by your own mother and I'm certain you did that with bitter contempt too. Lose the huge chip on your shoulder Denzel. Nobody likes a wealthy pouter. And YOU are a Hollywood person wether YOU like it or not. Yes YOU too are subject to labels. Slave my hiney. Indeed, your remark is a disgrace to every slave in the history of the world. Slaves still exist today in Africa held captive by other Africans. Get over yourself Denzel.
I may be completely off base here, but I can't help wonder what denzel has done to help HIS people.
He is a good husband, father and provider to his children.
He has done quite well for his "people."
from slave to rich actor that guy is really doing well for himself isn't he
Hammer. Nail. Hit on the head.
"So blockbuster movies and Hollywood stars on t.v. speak to the Jay Leno crowd that ONLY GET THEIR NEWS from that source. They are not reading FR, or listening to conservative talk radio...and for me, I sure wish the Bully Pulpit was used more, and the Republicans knew how to fight for this important cause.
THIS is what I took from the interview...not Denzil's saying he was a slave."
Please, there are many who are not silent. We're just not as visible in the visual media because that visual media is biased due to it being owned and operated bythe leftie contigency. Our thoughts are loud among many in main stream America and the internet.
Before you get worked up over Denzel Washington, I happened on that interview when Meryly Streep was ranting about Bush and his reliance on Jesus as a Christian.
She started in about how Jesus was a pacifist and would have turned the other cheek after 911. Denzel stopped her cold by reminding her that Jesus got pretty violent with the moneylenders in the temple. "You've gotta read the whole Bible verses", he said.
You could look at his clenched jaws and tell she had pissed him off.
Don't know his politics, but do know that he is a devout Christian, raised in and still attending a Pentecostal church. I read an interview where he listed his priorities in life as
God, family, work, football
Seems pretty centered to me!
Give Denzel some Kudos! he was awesome on Dateline and put Katie and Meryl Streep in there place. I hope someone can post the transcript from tonight!
It was great! he also told Meryl Streep maybe Jesus is speaking of us when it came to the money thing, she just shut her big mouth! it was great...
Denzel is pretty but dumb.
good ranting article...Denzel annoys me. He whined about the Oscar statue not looking like 'folks like him' blah blah blah and just a lot of other prejudiced things he's said. Plus, he's got such a snotty attitude. Why couldn't Sidney Poitier win an Oscar instead of this loser?
"She started in about how Jesus was a pacifist and would have turned the other cheek after 911. Denzel stopped her cold by reminding her that Jesus got pretty violent with the moneylenders in the temple. "You've gotta read the whole Bible verses", he said.
Well if Meryl wants to play pacifist/martyr that's her trip in life but she and her kind HAVE NO right to preach to me and mine. Guess she forgot about..
"God helps those who help themselves"
And I choose to help myself help others rid this country of commie Pinko dilletante entertainers posing as elected clergy and politicians ie., false witnesses.
I also agree! Katie was trying to bait him and he was not going for it! he gave her a smokescreen
Whew, this is one confusing thread - my head hurts. I still have no idea what the hell Denzel meant.
"Whew, this is one confusing thread - my head hurts. I still have no idea what the hell Denzel meant."
I'm sure my first assumption is correct about his use of ex-slave. But you have to understand that the liberal media also has the ability to quickly edit(slant) interviews in their favor. I have learned to believe half of what I hear and even seeing is at 75%. Those editors are sneaky devils.
Don't know that one, huh?
How about "De Camptown Ladies"?
We'll, my guess is that about 1,000 years ago my ancestors were working their butts off for the local prince as low-level serfs. We have all come from humble beginnings.
I believe that was Jessica Lange who read a prepared text before Congress on the evils of alar.
I believe that was Jessica Lange who read a prepared text before Congress on the evils of alar.
Nope Streep was the big time anti-apple Annie back then. She even made tv commercial spots. Lange may have jumped on that band wagon, she does anytime she thinks it'll get her sagging career any exposure.
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