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Jessica Lange Bashes Bush, Iraq War
CBS 2 CHICAGO ^ | 24 MAY 2008 | AP

Posted on 05/25/2008 2:32:26 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist

BRONXVILLE, NY (AP) ― Oscar-winner Jessica Lange bashed the Bush administration and denounced the war in Iraq during a Friday commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College.

The star of "Tootsie" and "Blue Sky" was applauded by students at the small liberal arts college after comparing the conflict with the Vietnam War.

She said the graduates -- including her 22-year-old daughter Hannah Shepard -- have "a heavy burden" to chart a new path for the country.

"We are living in an America that, in the last seven and a half years, has waged an unnecessary war, established prison camps, condoned torture, employed corporate armies, eliminated the right of habeas corpus, practiced extraordinary rendition, and believe me, this is only a partial list," Lange said.

Lange asked the graduates to commit themselves to the "pursuit of peace."


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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
It never ceases to amaze me how these people get such big heads. I mean, they fall into a little fame and celebrity and suddenly they think that they're special? No, they're just lucky, and possibly needy enough to pursue a public life.

Is she trained in international politics, government, economics, any military experience? No? Then respectfully, shut the F up lady. These "celebs" need to realize the only reason people listen to them is they are good looking, can maybe recite their lines, or they have some musical talent, or some talent at a sport. That's it. They are basically paid to entertain us. Us, the people that went to school, stayed in school, got advanced degrees. People who have worked a job, really worked and gained experience, and know what the {expletive} they're talking about. People that do really put it on the line, not just act a part.

These entertainers should remember, or realize, they really don't know anything about anything. They don't live in the real world.

21 posted on 05/25/2008 2:50:29 PM PDT by CodeMasterPhilzar
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

And ocne again we hear from another empty headed blank canvas expounding on things well beyond her comprehension.

Holliwhores should be seen (if you’re a masochist) and not heard.


22 posted on 05/25/2008 2:50:29 PM PDT by Dr.Zoidberg ("Shut the hell up, New York Times, you sanctimonious whining jerks!" - Craig Ferguson)
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To: Dr.Zoidberg

er once...


23 posted on 05/25/2008 2:50:46 PM PDT by Dr.Zoidberg ("Shut the hell up, New York Times, you sanctimonious whining jerks!" - Craig Ferguson)
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To: Dr. Scarpetta
It's she 53 years old in that picture then Obama is a conservative.
24 posted on 05/25/2008 2:52:42 PM PDT by Popman ("When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.")
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To: Bubba_Leroy

There is something wrong, dare I say *racist* with that pic... or it’s just me.


25 posted on 05/25/2008 2:55:21 PM PDT by SolidWood (Carter gave the Mullahs power over Iranians. Obama will give the Mullahs power of Uranium.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
"Somebody ought to commit HER to an institution!"

No wonder she was tapped to play the part of Jacqueline Kennedy's wacky aunt Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, in the yet to be released film "Grey Gardens." I'm surprised the Kennedys haven't made a big stink about that.

26 posted on 05/25/2008 2:59:27 PM PDT by mass55th
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To: SolidWood
There is something wrong, dare I say *racist* with that pic... or it’s just me.

It's not racist, it's specist. Specism is the new racism. I'm just waiting for some animal rights group to start protesting laws prohibiting marriage between humans and other species.

27 posted on 05/25/2008 3:00:46 PM PDT by Bubba_Leroy ("I believe in Santa Claus. I believe in the tooth fairy." - John Edwards)
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To: Dr.Zoidberg
Somebody please bitch-slap tha has-been!
28 posted on 05/25/2008 3:00:55 PM PDT by Huskrrrr
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To: Dr. Scarpetta

Does this twit still live in the US? If so, why? Since it’s all so horrid here, and so much better over there? If she does, when I expect she could live almost anywhere, then she needs to shut up. You’d think that she would anyway, before Bush throws her into a concentration camp /s


29 posted on 05/25/2008 3:03:49 PM PDT by mrsmel
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To: mass55th

Probably because she’s a liberal.
That’s the only reason I can think of.


30 posted on 05/25/2008 3:08:54 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: bert

Jessica Lange
was she somebody?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Once she was just about the sexiest woman in Hollywood.


31 posted on 05/25/2008 3:13:54 PM PDT by RipSawyer (Does anyone still believe this is a free country?)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Another musty voice from the past heard from again.

Is she making a movie or selling a book? Must be SOME reason she is out there flapping her gums.


32 posted on 05/25/2008 3:16:00 PM PDT by cubreporter
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To: WackySam
Since use of the C word here is verboten, I have no comment.

Then let me say it for you: she's Crazy. As is "crazy aunt".

33 posted on 05/25/2008 3:18:15 PM PDT by andy58-in-nh (Peace Is Not The Question.)
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To: WackySam
Since use of the C word here is verboten, I have no comment.

Then let me say it for you: she's Crazy. As in "crazy aunt".

34 posted on 05/25/2008 3:18:29 PM PDT by andy58-in-nh (Peace Is Not The Question.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

This is so retro. Who even thinks about President Bush anymore? Why doesn’t she just let it go?

From 2003:
Lange Lets Loose Against Bush Again in Commencement Address (Jessica is at it again)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/914207/postsLange:

From 2007:
“Being Anti-Bush Is Dangerous for My Health”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1776852/posts


35 posted on 05/25/2008 3:22:58 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

If I didn’t have grandchildren — I’d wish these idiots could come under the domination of the forces who wish them dead or enslaved......


36 posted on 05/25/2008 3:24:51 PM PDT by river rat (Semper Fi - You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Why a bunch of us just last week were saying “Anyone know what Jessica Lange thinks of the War and the President?” Now, we know. /s


37 posted on 05/25/2008 3:38:28 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist
Lange asked the graduates to commit themselves to the "pursuit of peace."

Lange should commit herself to the pursuit of jailing the plastic surgeon that botched her face-lift.


38 posted on 05/25/2008 3:40:41 PM PDT by CaptainK (...please make it stop. Shake a can of pennies at it.)
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To: RipSawyer

Lange to students:

I made millions by taking off my clothes and letting people film me! You can too!”

Thanks Jessica. Sigh...

Do these colleges ever have scientists, medical doctors, or engineers address the students?


39 posted on 05/25/2008 3:41:36 PM PDT by BigBobber
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Actors. Is there anything they don’t know.


40 posted on 05/25/2008 3:44:58 PM PDT by Proud_USA_Republican (We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good. - Hillary Clinton)
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