[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

[ICX]

Ping

[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!!!!!!!

[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.

[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.

[Yudan]

Mississippi ping. Y'all read this.

[Fiddlstix]

[dennisw]

btttttttttttttt I hope he's had an invite or two to a White House dinner

[dennisw]

The only solution to Osama bin Laden is a fucking 88-millimeter shell through his forehead.

[proud American in Canada]

Wow, what a great interview!

I'll be sure to see this movie just because of his comments!

[Quix]

I like him even more, now.

Glad he spoke his mind.

[mtbopfuyn]

Whoa, he is a cynical sob. Didn't like him before and this article hasn't changed my mind any except to validate my impression. That aside, I am pleased to see someone, anyone, in Hollyweird support Bush and tell it like it is on Clinton. Am also amazed the article was published though with it's length may smaller minds won't bother reading it all.

[fish hawk]

Thanx, you just made my whole weekend. Now I have a new favorite actor.