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‘Donahue’ for Dec. 16
Guests: Edward Peck, Dan Flynn, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Bob Barr, Hugh Downs
ANNOUNCER: You’re watching America’s News Channel, MSNBC. Now,
DONAHUE.
Tonight, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins go inside the issue. Is being anti-war un-American?
While President Bush bangs his war drum, some Americans think we should explore other options. So is protesting for peace unpatriotic?
Tim Robbins, Susan Sarandon and a live audience. DONAHUE starts right now.
PHIL DONAHUE, HOST: Good evening. Welcome to DONAHUE, live from New York City. Where else would we get this kind of enthusiasm? Last week, last week many Hollywood stars stepped out to protest the possibility of war with Iraq. And Sean Penn has just made what he called “a humanitarian visit” to Baghdad. Many people were outraged by these actions, but the stars say just because I’m against the war, don’t you dare call me un-American.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
DONAHUE (voice-over): The anti-war movement is heating up. From Washington, D.C. to California, last week alone, there were demonstrations against a possible invasion of Iraq in an estimated 37 states.
And the stars have come out as well in protest, prompting some to call Hollywood un-American. Are these protests a good thing for a nation at war? Or are the protesters the real patriots?
(END VIDEO CLIP)
Well, we’ll be joined shortly by actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins. And veteran journalist Hugh Downs is here.
But I want to start with Dan Flynn, author of “Why the Left Hates America.” And you’re talking about me, Dan. And former ambassador to Iraq, Edward Peck.
I don’t hate America. Why would you say such a thing like that? Because the left doesn’t hate America. You’re on the air. Tell us what you think about...
DAN FLYNN, AUTHOR, “WHY THE LEFT HATES AMERICA”: Well, you look at a guy like Sean Penn going over to Baghdad. I think he should stay over there, if you ask me.
But you listen to a lot of these Hollywood stars. And Susan Sarandon, who is going to be joining us. I mean, she said after “Thelma & Louise,” the United States is a land that has raped every area of the world. If she believes that and doesn’t hate America, maybe she should. Because if you think the United States has raped every land in the world, then it would logically follow that you do hate America.
I think you meant to say....washing their burkas.
URwelcome ;)
THE PETITON LETTER
TO: President Bush
SUBJECT: Artists Say Win Without War
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War talk in Washington is alarming and unnecessary.
We are patriotic Americans who share the belief that Saddam Hussein cannot be allowed to possess weapons of mass destruction. We support rigorous UN weapons inspections to assure Iraq's effective disarmament.
However, a pre-emptive military invasion of Iraq will harm American national interests . Such a war will increase human suffering, arouse animosity toward our country, increase the likelihood of terrorist attacks, damage the economy, and undermine our moral standing in the world. It will make us less, not more, secure.
We reject the doctrine--a reversal of long-held American tradition--that our country, alone, has the right to launch first-strike attacks.
The valid U.S. and UN objective of disarming Saddam Hussein can be achieved through legal diplomatic means. There is no need for war. Let us instead devote our resources to improving the security and well-being of people here at home and around the world.
Signed,
Artists for Winning Without War
| Mike Farrell, Co-Chair Robert Greenwald, Co-Chair Gillian Anderson Edward Asner Rene Auberjonois David Bale Kim Basinger Ed Begley, Jr. Theo Bikel Barbara Bosson Jackson Browne Peter Buck (REM) Diahann Carroll Eugene J. Carroll, Jr., Rear Adm. U.S. Navy (Ret.) Kathleen Chalfant Don Cheadle Jill Clayburgh David Clennon Jack Coleman Peter Coyote Lindsay Crouse Suzanne Cryer Matt Damon Dana Daurey Ambassador Jonathan Dean (U.S. Rep. to NATO Warsaw Pact) Vincent D’Onofrio David Duchovny Olympia Dukakis Charles S. Dutton Hector Elizondo Cary Elwes Shelley Fabares Mike Farrell Mia Farrow Laurence Fishburne Sean Patrick Flanery |
Bonnie Franklin John Fugelsang Jeananne Garafalo Larry Gelbart Melissa Gilbert Danny Glover Elliott Gould Samaria Graham Robert Greenwald Robert Guillaume Paul Haggis Robert David Hall Ethan Hawke Ken Howard Helen Hunt Anjelica Huston LaTanya Richardson Jackson Samuel L. Jackson Jane Kaczmarek Melina Kanakaredes Casey Kasem Mimi Kennedy Jessica Lange Tea Leoni Wendie Malick Camryn Manheim Marsha Mason Richard Masur Dave Matthews Kent McCord Robert Duncan McNeill Mike Mills (REM) Janel Moloney Esai Morales Ed O’Neill Chris Noth Peter Onorati Alexandra Paul |
Ambassador Edward Peck (former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq) Seth Peterson CCH Pounder David Rabe Alan Rachins Bonnie Raitt Carl Reiner Tim Robbins Steve Robinson, Sgt., U.S. Army (Ret.) Mitch Ryan Susan Sarandon Tony Shalhoub Jack Shanahan, Vice Adm. U.S. Navy (Ret.) William Schallert Martin Sheen Armin Shimerman Gloria Steinem Marcia Strassman Michael Stipe (REM) Susan Sullivan Loretta Swit Studs Terkel Lily Tomlin Blair Underwood Dennis Weaver Bradley Whitford James Whitmore James Whitmore, Jr. Alfre Woodard Noah Wyle Peter Yarrow Howard Zinn |
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