Posted on 03/12/2007 6:39:14 PM PDT by pctech
Another U.S. star flips off America
James Cromwell, Jack Bauer's father in '24,' says he 'can't handle' living here any longer
You've seen him in some endearing roles – such as the paternal figure to the shepherding pig "Babe."
You've seen him in the role of the "heavy," like playing the criminal father of "24" hero Jack Bauer.
But you may not know the real James Cromwell – the 6-foot-7-inch, 67-year-old Oscar-nominated American actor who is also featured in the upcoming "Spider-Man 3."
Here he is speaking to the London Telegraph: "I can't handle living in the United States of America when I know the last two elections were rigged, and that we were denied our right to vote, where we live in a country where 32 percent of the people vote and even those people's votes don't count, and the people who should really have a stake, kids, don't have any say at all – people of color, very little to say, unions, practically nothing any more … we're losing our jobs. …"
No, that's no Alec Baldwin. It's James Cromwell, another U.S. star who chooses to flip off America on foreign soil.
"His diatribe is liberal boilerplate, but it's mesmerizing nonetheless, thanks to years of formal actor-training, his charisma and sincerity," explains reporter Susan Dominus.
So why would a man who views the world – and his country – this way agree to play in the hit series "24," which is the focus of much criticism from others who see evil when they look at America?
"I am on the horns of a dilemma – I can walk away if I think it's really bad," Cromwell explains. "It's hard to explain. It's a job."
That'll do pig.
Go James Cormwell. This country is better off without you.
Very aptly put. I should have thought of that!
Become a loyal British subject..
Become a loyal British subject..
A real shame. I've liked his work. But we knew that Hollywood was a sinkhole.
Homer Simpson had it right.
So he makes his fortune here and then instead of being grateful for the wealth this country has afforded him he badmouths us like a rude guest. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
I'm really gonna hate having to hate this guy, cause I like him as an actor.
But, what a loon!
And to think...this a**hole got his start as Stretch Cunningham on "All In The Family."
Well then JGTFO!
Say good-bye then.
And don't forget: for 7(?) years after you've renounced your citizenship (which of course you'll do), you're still on the hook for income taxes.
It's for the children, don'cha know?
Typical Liberals,bad mouth th U.S. on foreign soil then come back for the good old American Dollar.If the U.S. is so bad stay the hell out take the rest of the idiot so called actors with you.
Buh bye!
PS the votes were counted in the last two elections and GWB won both of them!
Actors are talking props.
And sometimes they can't even get that right.
So much for taking my kids to see Spiderman. Hollywood really needs that reality check.
People stop going to the movies entirely. Please.
This from the man who invented warp-drive (See Star Trek 8).
I'm guessing that maybe that is or was a TeeeVeee show...?
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