ABC's morning show devoted an entire segment on September 21st to actor Harrison Ford touting "Team Earth", an "action campaign" dealing with "pressing environmental issues." Ford said, "We need to come together, umm, to create solutions to the pressing, uhhh, environmental issues that face us ... "
With the entire on-air cast of GMA surrounding him, Ford stated that "... it's the time to come together and, uhh, make an effort to, uhh, um, make people understand that we require - not just here in the United States but throughout the world - meaningful climate legislation, uhh, from all of our leadership."
Far from questioning the need for climate legislation, Ford's hosts helpfully prodded him along. Diane Sawyer chimed in, "And there are a lot of people who think this ... these are the months it must be done. We have to address what we're going to do if we're going to do something."
The segment included video of "pressing environmental issues": a polar bear with her two cubs, a man swimming with a blue whale, melting icebergs, a forest fire, a bulldozer in the rain forest, a hand holding a baby tree, a frowning ape. Meanwhile, Ford continued to utter environmental platitudes. "You're all on Team Earth. You were born on to it," he said. "But now we've gotta get everybody off the bench and into the big game . . . What's happened is that - that, uhh, the environmental movement so far has failed, uhh, to - to motivate the great, ya know, masses of people."
Maybe they were too star-struck even to acknowledge that there is any disagreement with Ford's view of these issues, but GMA devoted the rest of its segment to showing Ford's "public service announcement," an advertisement warning of the dire impact of deforestation, which, not surprisingly, somehow involved Ford taking off his shirt.
Robin Roberts then lobbed another softball, saying, ".... you've said it's time for us to get off the bench. What can we do? Because you see the response; people want to take part."
With that huge lead-in, Ford said, "Our first, uhh, ambition is to get a million people to go to TeamEarth.com, which we're just, uhh, launching."
Diane Sawyer ended the segment by giving one last cheer: "Team Earth! Sign up! Go to ABCNews.com. Find it."



















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Uhh...awww...
September 22, 2009 - 10:48 ET by Cthulhu2012Say it, uhh, ain't so, Indy. Say it, uhh, ain't so.
:(
Why choose the lesser of two evils?
Another not-too-bright Hollywood actor.
September 22, 2009 - 10:58 ET by jazbo" We have to address what we're going to do if we're going to do something."
Huh?
"Democrats; Breeding voters like farm animals since 1962"
Interesting When You Think About It
September 22, 2009 - 11:00 ET by JustAlEntertainers; in olden times only the rich such as monarchs could afford to keep court jesters, but they would never, ever, give them a say on policy.
Today the entertainers have become "royalty," a transition made possible only by the industrialization they decry. What do you suppose the "carbon footprint" is of filming a movie on two or three continents?
And the singers are even worse, before recording was available they got paid only by the people within earshot when they sang, and very damned few became national, let alone international celebrities. But thanks to two items particularly despised by the greenies; PVC for LP's and Polycarbonate (made from BPA) for CD's these simpletons have a torch in hand ready to fire the pyre on which they stand. It really is interesting when you think about it.
What the heck is meaningful
September 22, 2009 - 11:06 ET by motherbeltWhat the heck is meaningful climate legislation ???
Oh, I get it....like Camelot!!
A law was made a distant moon ago here:
July and August cannot be too hot.
And there's a legal limit to the snow here
In Camelot.
The winter is forbidden till December
And exits March the second on the dot.
By order, summer lingers through September
In Camelot.
The earth's climate keeps changing (warming, cooling), but these morons think that by passing laws, we can regulate all that.
And who decides exactly what the "ideal" climate should be, and how do we maintain that???
What if they do too good a job, and the climate "changes" to too cold instead of too warm? Who decides what level of greenhouse gases is appropriate??
Have all of you missed it?
September 22, 2009 - 11:06 ET by notinstlMr. Ford has already BEEN to the future...remember the StarWars movies? He knows what's going to uhh, happen! We are all just so stupid and, uhh, not listening
Yeah, and one of those
September 22, 2009 - 11:07 ET by motherbeltYeah, and one of those planets was covered in snow and ice, and another was completely a jungle...er...rainforest....
So apparently we can't look forward to controlling things any better in the future....
Global Warming Scare Mongers
September 22, 2009 - 11:15 ET by merlin61And now, Prince Charles says we have to give up our cars. Also, no more children. This is what happens when God has been removed from our society.
I agree with Charles
September 22, 2009 - 12:07 ET by okiehawk44On the no more children thing, can we start with those two dimwits of his making?
Let's just put em' in a sack and drop it into the Thames.
in the past I believe...
September 22, 2009 - 11:13 ET by vrwc13A long time ago...
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And he also played the part
September 22, 2009 - 11:17 ET by danboAnd he also played the part of a scientist. So he's an expert.
HAHAHAHAHA. HEHEHE. I didn’t even know about it. Um. So, you’ve got me at a loss. I don’t know. (Charles Gibson of the dead media.)
er...But...You see...
September 22, 2009 - 11:34 ET by Corny_McPooTo be fair, it wasn't the future...
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away"
No less fanciful, however.
Signed, Corny McPoo
"To be is to do." - Plato
"To do is to be." - Aristotle
"Do be do be do." - Sinatra
As the snows come early ....
September 22, 2009 - 11:12 ET by 10ksnookerTime grows short.
Here is a flashback video of the 70s "ice age is coming" last hoax.
http://10ksnookers.b...
I have a suggestion for Harrison
September 22, 2009 - 11:12 ET by BlondeVoluntarily empty 95% of his bank accounts and give them to the country of Costa Rica, which is actively reforesting their country.
There. Something meaningful.
I hope he fails, too.
→ Joe Falfa
September 22, 2009 - 11:24 ET by Cool ArrowHe didn't seem to have a problem burning gasoline in American Grafitti.
A Democrat killed Harvey Milk, Nancy!
Why Didn't GMA Ask Ford
September 22, 2009 - 11:24 ET by BondPlainBondHis personal opinion of the terrorists at GITMO requesting, specifically, his movies?
Would have loved to hear the answer to THAT one!
well well we get
September 22, 2009 - 11:27 ET by larry on LIto see the feminist side of allison ford.what else gets waxed?
He went over to the Dark Side
September 22, 2009 - 11:39 ET by Thinking.ManI wonder if any of these idiots realize that the "Climate Change" used to be "Global Warming" issue is nothing but a grab for power by elites?
Han is working for the empire and doesnt even know it, yet another useful idiot joins Darth Vader.
The stupidity is absolutely amazing...
Is this the same
September 22, 2009 - 12:00 ET by Jack HermanHarrison Ford that has his own private jet and helicopter he flies around? Why don't you worry about your excesses before complaining about others?
Will they only complain
September 22, 2009 - 12:04 ET by danboWill they only complain about the US, western Europe, Australia and Japan? In 2006 per capita CO2 from fossil fuels was 18.95 tons. Australia was a little behind us at 17.93. Canada 16.65.
However Qatar at 49.26 easily doubled the US. Followed by Kuwait at 34.22, UAE 32.94, Bahrain at 28.89, Luxembourg at 23.89.
But they won't be happy until we're up with Chad and Mali at .03 tons.
Thanks to
This is about stealing money and fraud.
HAHAHAHAHA. HEHEHE. I didn’t even know about it. Um. So, you’ve got me at a loss. I don’t know. (Charles Gibson of the dead media.)
Why Han?! WHY?!
September 22, 2009 - 12:07 ET by katainkentCrap. Mr. Ford, you dissapoint me.
How about first we try and control volcanos, then forest fires, then of course, the sun. Then lets work on some meaningful climate legislation.
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The Emperor, he has no clothes
What is it about
September 22, 2009 - 12:57 ET by ReaverWhat is it about celebrities and environmentalism? I didn’t think Harry could top this one-
According to Access Hollywood: In an effort to showcase the pain involved in deforestation, Harrison willingly subject himself to the painful process of stripping his chest of all its follicles.Having worked with [Conservation International] for 15 years, it was Harrison’s hope that his trip to the salon might just shock people into thinking “green.”
Yes boys and girls, every time we cut down a tree mother earth says ouch.
I wouldn't recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they've always worked for me. - Hunter S. Thompson
just 'face time'
September 22, 2009 - 14:06 ET by wizardjrFord is rapidly becoming a Hollywood has-been. After all the idolotry when you're on top, it must really hurt to not have the phone ring and paparazzi drop from dozens to one or two occasional neophytes just breaking in.
I guess there are only so many (few?) parts for older actors so one has to get face time. It's to pity.
How about every time a
September 22, 2009 - 13:33 ET by JohnMHow about every time a Hollywould celebrity opens their mouth to speak on a topic of political or economic impact, they have to provide their High School and College credentials?
Did they get an A+ in Geophysics, or even a B in General Science?
I have no idea about Harrison Ford's grades, and I've liked his various protrayals of many different characters, but in this role as Environmental Scientist, I think he's a terrible flop.
LOL
September 22, 2009 - 13:43 ET by JustAlJohn, that's an interesting idea, but in an age when the leader of the current regime has spent millions to keep his transcripts out of sight I wouldn't hold my breath (although I guess I would if I was concerned about my "carbon footprint").
Besides, scientists are only human, a great many of the natural climate change deniers have extensive credentials, but in the end their research grants and socialist philosophies mean more to them than science. At least that is my assumption, perhaps they are just well educated fools who can not come to grips with the fact that their field of "science" can never hope to establish a reliable base line, let alone any believable trend lines.
GQ 1986
September 22, 2009 - 13:38 ET by srhoadesIn 1986 GQ had Mr. Ford on the cover with the title "Harrison Ford: Hollywood's Mr. Mum." In the interview he explained why he thought it best to avoid talking politics (he felt it alienated the audience). He should've stayed mum.
Like his parents, Ford is a
September 22, 2009 - 13:43 ET by jdhawkLike his parents, Ford is a lifelong Democrat and a close friend of former President Bill Clinton. In 2003 he publicly condemned the Iraq War, and called for "regime change" in the United States. He also criticized Hollywood for making violent movies, and called for more gun control in the United States.[25] He opposed the recall of Californian Governor Gray Davis, and stated in an interview that replacing Davis with Arnold Schwarzenegger would be a mistake.
Note, from above, he is not condeming either one of our two wars now that bambi, the first stupid liberal is president. Violent movies - I can't recall seeing one that he was involved in that wasn't violent. He opposed replacing dufus Davis for Schwarzendufus. I was appalled by the spending spree of our congress and President Bush, but bambi, the first stupid liberal has run up more debt than all the previous administrations combined since the country was formed. dufus davis remaining as government would have been on par with bambi.
Regarding environmental issues, Ford is your typical hypocrite limosine liberal. His "carbon footprint" is 99.9% greater than the rest of the species on the planet given that he owns and operates an entire fleet of personally owned aircraft. Here is a recent list:
de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver (N28S)
Aviat Husky A-1B (N6HY)
Cessna Citation CJ3 (N5GU)
Beech Bonanza B36T3
Cessna 208B Grand Caravan
1929 Waco Taperwing
Bell 407
Cessna Citation Sovereign
Of course, all of us little people are deigned to play by different rules as proposed by twits like this actor and no one every calls them on it.
Diane Sawyer chimed in, "And
September 22, 2009 - 13:52 ET by deerjerkydaveDiane Sawyer chimed in, "And there are a lot of people who think this ... these are the months it must be done. We have to address what we're going to do if we're going to do something."
The extreme environmental movement has been telling us this for years. "We gotta do this now or it's going to be too late! Quick, there's no time to debate this because if we don't act now we're all doomed!"
American's have fallen for this time and time again. I think partly because we're taught from a young age in government schools that global warming is man made and we're destroying the earth. Clearly the extreme environmental movement has the ear of our politicians, our media, and our schools.
Look, I'm conservative and I love the environment as much as anybody. But I don't believe these extreme anti-humanist views and policies of the far left are good for people or even good for the environment.
Another Hollyweirdo.
September 22, 2009 - 14:25 ET by samhermanmdHarrison Ford is not an idiot on screen, but he is one in real life.
Why the media gives any credence to these narcisstic borderline personality disorder patients in Hollyweird escapes logic.
Remember Ted Danson's ignorant observation about the oceans only having ten years of life left in them? Wasn't that 20 years ago? Of course, nobody pressed him on the issue because he had a hit series at the time.
What a non-existent standard.
pretty messed up
September 22, 2009 - 14:53 ET by jon_torlinThis is screwed up when some of your favorite movies have a character in there that are played by an actor who seem to have the opposite idea and attitude. Like Indiana Jones, I used to enjoy all three movies (not counting the 4th, that was a travesty) and of course all three Star Wars movies that he was in. I even liked the others, Clear and Present Danger included.
Now because my attitude about him has clouded my judgment about his movies, I find I like the first three Star Wars movies (Episode 1, 2, and 3) more than I like the original three (Episode 4, 5, and 6). Ouch! Heck, if I'm watching TV and there's a movie with him in it, I'll change the channel.
This is just like the same thing about the Dixie Chicks where someone said "Shut up and sing!" In this case, shut up and act!
Ugh. I don't watch that many movies anymore.
-Jon
Is there any group that
September 22, 2009 - 17:14 ET by RR GOPIs there any group that wastes more resources per person, and engages in conspicuous consumption more than the entertainment industry?
Screw off.
One of the 34% who thinks George W. Bush was a great President. One of the 86% who wants to bring back the stock and pillory.
Without the trees, the
September 22, 2009 - 22:12 ET by Cranky CatholicWithout the trees, the Ewoks village will be wiped out and the Ewoks won't survive.
KILL THE TREES!
not a clue
September 23, 2009 - 01:46 ET by konoSorry, dudes. In my book, "pressing environmental issues" include malaria, dengue fever, fire ants, unfettered world travel by carriers of transmissible diseases, the deadly scourge of moral relativism, and the pervasive liberal propaganda that's called the 'mainstream media'.
As a personal remark to Mr. Ford: Shut up and act.