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."
"It's hard to explain. It's a job." - Cromwell
Since this jerk is so worried about a job, I'm sure he can get one loading-up and packing all of Baldwin's stuff - it sure is taking Mr. Baldwin a long time to set up residence in France. That is where he was planning to move after Bush won the election...isn't it?
And bad luck to thee.
the most annoying thing to me is when people say the elections were rigged. Prove it you ignorant fool! Find one shred of evidence.
See ya Stretch.
Go to France, you bum!
Wrong Jim! It's actually 52% VTO. But that's nothing to be proud of. Only Switzerland has a lower VTO than the United States.
Zephraim Cochran, who'd a thunk it?!?!?
"Star" for this ham is a stretch ... wait, wasn't this guy "Stretch Cunningham" in All in the Family?
Yo Stretch, GET LOST dumb@$$.
"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."
No need to explain your moral dilemma. We get it. Just spare us the anguished, principled speech next time, unless you plan on walking the walk, too. It loses some of its' effect if you give it while stuffing your pockets.
Too bad so few of these phoney sellouts actually relocate.
Future High School graduates will be ashamed to have attended Zephram Cochran High.
Mental, mental, mantal!
Would you be surprised to learn that James Cromwell's father John Cromwell was a famous director who was blacklisted as a Commie in the 50's? This guy has been hating America since he crawled out of the womb.
A pity -- he's a pretty decent character actor but he's ruined it for me now.
Jack Bauer needs to kill his no good father, anyway (I'm talking about the series "24," not real life Mr. Moderator). I couldn't bring myself to hope for his character's death in the show, but now I have good reason. I say he should have 24 hours to leave the US of A.
Well this is a conundrum, do I condemn the guy for murdering the famous detective Sgt Jack Vincennes in cold blood in L.A. Confidential, or do I cut him some slack because Vincennes character was being played by another moonbat, Kevin Spacey?
Decisions, decisions. I hate this.
Hey Cromwell?
Door. Your Ass. Don't Let It Hit You.
Well said.
susie
""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"
Geez, will they ever shut up about the elections?! It is getting so old!!
OK, I have wondered and wondered where I had seen him before Babe. Thanks!
susie
It's funny how all these millionaires are moving out. I never hear a waitress or bartender say they're moving out of the country. None of my coworkers have left the country. Why is it always the rich people? Hmmm...
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