Woods on Fire-In a let-it-rip interview, actor James Woods defends Bush and calls Clinton a "liar"

frontpagemag.com/Salon.com ^ | August 1, 2003 | Amy Reiter

[ICX]

"A lot of my friends in Hollywood have actually said things like "Let's melt their hearts with hugs and love." It honestly doesn't work. So I respect people's sweetness for believing that you can melt the heart of Osama bin Laden with a hug, but you can't. The only solution to Osama bin Laden is a fucking 88-millimeter shell through his forehead."

ROTFLMAO!!!

What a brilliant, brilliant notion - a card carrying Democrat who judges presidents on the merits of their actions and character instead of sound bites and media spin! SJ, thank you so much for posting this article - it absolutely made my day. I suddenly want to run out and buy 20 copies of "Vampires." Fantastic piece.

[JimVT]

Because I'd have to talk to people like Barbara Boxer. Honestly, I don't think I could be in the same room with her. Or Gray Davis.

Lordy...ya gotta love this guy!

[joesnuffy]

Woods knows
He rode in the first class section of a commerical airliner with some of the terrorists of 09-11
His testimony of that ride and his subsequent attempts to get attention of the authorities is most interesting

[The Wizard]

Do yourself a favor and read this, it's good....

[ICX]

Ping

[mountaineer]

You'd be surprised how smart Americans are when they're not quacking the party line like little ducks. It's really amazing ...

Love it!

[Balding_Eagle]

Thanks for posting this. It's a fun, easy, upbeat read.

[agrace]

"I find it unfortunate that celebrities have a bully pulpit by virtue of their celebrity and I would caution people to check the credentials of those who speak and make sure that they have the education, the knowledge, the experience and the intelligence to say what they say, given that it's said in the context of a bully pulpit of celebrity. If you want to quote that exactly, I'd appreciate it."

Bump!

[netmilsmom]

I can't believe this actually got printed in Salon!!!!!!!

[MP5]

I remember listening to the Hannity show when James called in. He totally destroyed Clennon with knowledge and logic. It was a perfect example of conservative facts against liberal "feelings".

[agrace]

I heard it live too, it was great, and obviously a delightful surprise for Sean.

[Space Wrangler]

Looks like that little plane ride that James Woods took with the 9/11 terrorists have opened his eyes. Welcome to the fold Mr. Woods.

[skeeter]

Thats the first interview I've read end to end for a long time. I really like this guy.

[The G Man]

Thanks for the ping, ICX. James Woods is the best. I remember a few months ago when Sean Hannity had some dopey liberal from that show "The Agency" on and the guy was spewing such nonsense that James called into the show on his cell just to slap him around. LOL!

[Sloth]

I find it unfortunate that celebrities have a bully pulpit by virtue of their celebrity and I would caution people to check the credentials of those who speak and make sure that they have the education, the knowledge, the experience and the intelligence to say what they say, given that it's said in the context of a bully pulpit of celebrity. If you want to quote that exactly, I'd appreciate it.

IIRC, Woods studied political science at MIT.

[u-89]

>"I drive cross-country. I did it four times last year. I do it to meet people, to see how they think."

Everyone should make the effort to drive across country - it's a great experience. One should have no set plans - just wing it and take different routes going and returning.

[Lucky2]

Here's another actor's movies I can support along with Arnold and Mel.

[4everontheRight]

If I wasn't married, I'd propose to James Woods!!!!! He is a breathe of fresh air coming out of a smog ridden Hollywood!