Posted on 08/16/2006 5:19:45 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
NICOLE Kidman has made a public stand against terrorism.
The actress, joined by 84 other high-profile Hollywood stars, directors, studio bosses and media moguls, has taken out a powerfully-worded full page advertisement in today's Los Angeles Times newspaper.
It specifically targets "terrorist organisations" such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Palestine.
"We the undersigned are pained and devastated by the civilian casualties in Israel and Lebanon caused by terrorist actions initiated by terrorist organisations such as Hezbollah and Hamas," the ad reads.
"If we do not succeed in stopping terrorism around the world, chaos will rule and innocent people will continue to die.
"We need to support democratic societies and stop terrorism at all costs."
A who's who of Hollywood heavyweights joined Kidman on the ad.
The actors listed included: Michael Douglas, Dennis Hopper, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Danny De Vito, Don Johnson, James Woods, Kelly Preston, Patricia Heaton and William Hurt.
Directors Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, Michael Mann, Dick Donner and Sam Raimi also signed their names.
Other Hollywood powerplayers supporting the ad included Sumner Redstone, the chairman and majority owner of Paramount Pictures, and billionaire mogul, Haim Saban.
He's a Jew and, thank God, a supporter of Israel.
Good, at least some of them are reasonable thinking people.
"No, he couldn't possibly contribute to the war on terror, he's just an actor."
I dunno about the "dress rehearsal" but I did see him speak out publically in support of our Troops early on while other hollywooders wouldn't.
First off, yes, I've given to causes for the troops. I'm not rich, but I do what little I can along with many other FReepers here. If they HAVE done something for the troops besides talk, I'll be among the first to thank them. Our military is our backbone and we can never do enough for these fine people. Sir, please don't think I'm condemning their ad - it's wonderful. All I'm saying is we need more than talk, we need action. Our troops deserve nothing but the best and if I had the money these people do, I'd be pouring it into our heroes and their beautiful families. I'm sure most on FR would do as much. Just saying I'm grateful just isn't enough. And condemning hezbollah isn't enough. If you feel strongly about something, DO something!
I haven't heard Cher say much about the war, but she's fighting for better helmets for our troops. That tells me a lot more about her than some "ad" ever could!
Goodbye!
She looks pretty hot in this picture.
Michael I knew was a liberal. Perhaps the all so beautiful Catherine Zeta Jones has turned him into a conservative?
Michael I knew was a liberal. Perhaps the all so beautiful Catherine Zeta Jones has turned him into a conservative?
Well, we do still have Jack Bauer and his bunch :)
I just watched "The Peacemaker" again, probably for about the 5th or 6th time. Great movie, as was ED. Might have to crank that one up next.
Amen to that, and the Libs love that movie.
I knew I liked Nicole Kidman.
Is that a pig flying by my window?
Don Johnson has been a conservative for a while. Since his Miami Vice days. Soon as conservatives come out for some odd reason Hollywood does not want to give them parts any more? It does not matter how good of an actor they are.
I am surprised by Bernie Mac on this list.
Why do I hear "Psycho" music when I look at that picture?
Not that I would kick her out of bed, but I might hide the knives...
Yeah! Well, I read your home page, and then the link you posted. Too bad, troll. You were stupid enough to tell us what you really believe through your link. Sorry, but you're really dumb!
UNBELIEVEABLE
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