I dont really see him bashing Bush or the US intentionally, allthough he definately put his foot in his mouth and wiggled the toes.
I have the impression he has no clue what he is talking about and never seriously thought about politics. Almost reminds me of a 12 year old speaking or parroting what his hollywood friends say and think. I remember when I was in 3rd grade, I thought the UN was the greatest too. Maybe Will Smith will grow up one day.
I think you're right. I can't imagine Mr. Smith sitting around at home, discussing current events with his friends. He sounds like he's spewing back all the blather he's heard from his neighbors in Hollywood.
It would be silly if it weren't so sad. The "Bush Lied, Thousands Died" dribble is just plain old. Everyone knows Bush did NOT lie, he was dealing with flawed intelligence... the same intelligence Clinton, Blair, Putin and other countries had. Mr. Smith seems like a real decent fellow, he just needs to get out of Hollywood more often.
He bashes Bush a little by saying that Bush lied to him, but then again, you may be right in that he is merely parroting the words of his surrounding echo chamber.
I sure do hope he will grow up one day. It sounds like he has access to parts of the upper echelon: Kofi Annan, John Kerry, the Governator (although he has no access to President Bush). If Annan wants him to play a part in the expansion of the UN, we cannot afford him to remain the dumbsh!t that he's making himself to be in this article.