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Celebrities take causes to Capitol
Atlanta Journal-Constitution ^
| June 9, 2002
| Bob Dart
Posted on 06/09/2002 9:25:33 AM PDT by RobFromGa
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To: zeromus
I'm just trying to make sure that they actually "spend a little popularity credit" when they decide to act in such a manner.
This is MY only recourse that I can see:
>>to no longer go see their movies, TV shows, etc-- even though I would like to see some of them;
>>to talk negatively about them whenever I get a chance;
>>and to point out the idiocy of anyone listening to a word they say.
The fact that they use their celebrity to advance stupid causes is not my issue; the fact that anyone listens is. And they SHOULD pay the price for worsening our descent into eco-wacko-socialism by losing popularity with Joe Six-pack and Jane Merlot that pay their way.
Were I a more famous pop icon than just RobFromGa, I would likely do the same (but opposite), of that I am sure...
To: JohnHuang2; MissMarple; IronJack
Were I a more famous pop icon* than just RobFromGa*like, say JohnHuang2 or MissMarple!
To: RobFromGa
LOL! Well, I doubt they want to hear from me either!
I will say this: the bad thing that happens to stars like Julia Roberts is that the left-enviro-wacko's get her ear and push their side of the science. Since she is not trained in science, whoever SOUNDS scientific and first gets her attention gets her on their side. Same thing happened with Ted Danson.
What we need is a bunch of really nice looking guys and gals trained in conservative issues to infiltrate Hollywood. They need to be in make-up and camera work, stunt men and stand ins. If they can get bit parts, that would be even better.
If they end up marrying one of these poor souls who are in the limelight, so mucuh the better. Maybe they could get to be stars in their own right.
At any rate, we need to take Hollywood back, and that is the only way, other than de-funding them, that I can think of.
To: RobFromGa
These celebrities talk the talk, but I don't see them walking the walk.
When I see actors actually start using their own money to fund these causes rather than beg for tax payer money, then I will listen to them.
To: proudofthesouth
Mr. Clark said that most of the celebrites that he has known "have all the brains of a pile of salt". And he has known many. Clark is not the only one who has made similar remarks about actor/celebrities. Mostly they are embarassing to themselves and their "causes". I cannot wait to see Winona Ryder testify on behalf of all the victims like herself of that serious psychosocial illness called shoplifting...oh I forgot kleptomania.
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06/09/2002 12:58:42 PM PDT
by
eleni121
To: Chewbacca
I got this mention in the news story earlier this year:
Dave Matthews Band Unveils Plan to Save the World
The next time you're in Ben & Jerry's make sure you order a scoop of Dave Matthews Band One Sweet Whirled ice cream with sprinkles on top.
Inspired by the DMB's hit "One Sweet World," a portion of every sale will go to support global warming initiatives around the world.
Long-time supporters of social activism, Dave and the crew have teamed up with SaveOurEnvironment.org and Ben & Jerry's to launch the One Sweet Whirled campaign dedicated to fighting global warming. Their goal is to empower the public to 'take action' and 'talk action' when it comes to protecting the environment.
The One Sweet Whirled campaign urges people to make a pledge to reduce their C02 emissions by 2,000 lbs.,
which can be done by driving your car 15 fewer miles a week, using cold water to wash your clothes instead of hot, and by recycling."Or,", Matthews said, "you could use RobFromGa's Kyoto-lite solution, and stop purchasing any of my records or attending any of my concerts. The Rob-dude's stopped watching Julia Roberts and George Clooney movies too, and we commend him for his awesome environmental activism. These tiny steps can add up to big changes for Good Ol' Momma Earth, as we call her when we're all stoned and counting our money on the Lear".
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To: RobFromGa
I believe everyone should have opinons, fine. But these people aren't experts, they know no more then anyone else. Its stupid to have people who not experts or qualified to answer or even knowledgable testifying before congress. I wouldn't ask a plumber to testify before congress about genetic engineering or agriculture, but we ask actors to testify before congress on every single cause? This is stupidity and madness. I'm not insulting plumbers, i'm pointing out expertise in an area, and testifying about another area.
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06/09/2002 1:39:21 PM PDT
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Sonny M
To: friendly
Perfect!!
To: RobFromGa
These people and their careers are going down the toilet,that's the real reason they are there,to get publicity.
To: Go Dub Go
What a scumbagI agree, Julia is a "scumbag", a word that is not found in the dictionary between "repugnant" and "reptile".
She also said that if she had a dad like "Dub" she'd be drinking too or some such twaddle.
She's a "twit"-- found between "sickening" and "un-American" in my dictionary..
To: Go Dub Go
"Julia Roberts did not testify as an expert on anything scientific..... She used her celebrity to try to help people"Correct. She did. And the purpose of the article is why would Senators, Congressmen and the media care what she said if she didn't say anything scientific or if she wasn't the mother of the child. Our leaders in government should have the sense to go to the correct experts instead of acting like giddy school kids who are getting a chance to meet the latest "star".
I find no fault in "stars" who try to better the world. I have a real problem with our leaders acting like they figured out a scam to score some backstage passes.
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To: DoughtyOne
See you in Vegas...Gee, do ya' think that we might, like, get to see some, gasp, like, celebrities there in Tinsel Town? That would be so kool! I got dibs on Britney Spears...
To: RobFromGa
My wife always says when I'm on a rant against people like Julia Roberts, that I'm always telling everyone my opinions, why shouldn't celebrities be able to do the same?
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Tell your wife you'll accept her point when they allow you to testify before congress regarding something about which you have no knowledge.
To: doug from upland
that's pretty much what I tell her, doug. She just wants to go see Oceans Eleven, etc... But I'm sure many Freepers that are just as political as I am don't have a problem with going to see Julia Roberts movies. And I don't blame them. I do take my kids to Disney once a year and some would think that is horrible.
My wife just thinks its stupid, and she's probably right-- but it is principal for me with the Julia Roberts thing-- she hates many of her audience, thinks we are out to kill poor people, she disrepected our President. So, I choose to hope that her career ends once she is a little older and a lot uglier... and anything I can do to help it move along faster, great...
To: RobFromGa
I have no objection, so long as the rest of us have the same access and our opinions carry the same weight. Babs broke my heart when she hooked up with Clinton. I truly found her talented, funny, witty (so long as the lines were written, I suppose)and I will miss never hearing or watching her again. That did it. Her opinion certainly carried weight in my book. I wasn't alone in my boycott. Julia was just another pretty face, no great loss. The same with Baldwin, my entertainment won't suffer from the loss of either. I'm sure my voting with my feet won't make much difference, but it's something I feel strongly about and will continue to do. Clinton was my president, even though Julia thinks Bush isn't hers. The shame Clinton brought this nation was equally borne by all. By the same token, Julia will never have to hang her head over G.W. as far as I'm concerned, and yes, he is her President. If she'd studied her government as well as she studies her scripts she would know that.
To: RobFromGa
Heh heh... glad to see you're getting into the spirit of things. lol
To: RobFromGa
Is this any way to write the laws of the world's most powerful nation? No, but its not suprising.
Its just basically McPolitics.
Heavy on the cheese but low in substance.
Society is really beginning to suck.
To: RobFromGa
Next they'll be asking Martin Sheen, who plays the President on the West Wing, what his opinions are re: politics.Actually...
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