Remember back in 2000 when actor Alec Baldwin allegedly promised to leave the country if George W. Bush was elected president?
Well, his brother Stephen was on Fox News's "Just In with Laura Ingraham" Wednesday evening, and apart from skewering celebrities for supporting Barack Obama "just because quote unquote they want change, whatever, without ever really fully recognizing who the best person for the job is," he also deliciously mocked his brother for still being in America despite his 2000 pledge.
What follows is his full discussion with Ingraham (video embedded right, h/t NBer LilyPearl):
LAURA INGRAHAM, HOST: Barack Obama has star power in Hollywood, of course, and he's also pulling in some serious cash. Democratic officials say he raised nearly $5 million smackaroos at a celebrity-packed fund raiser in L.A. last night. I wish I was there. Tickets were going for more than -- get this - - $30,000 a pop. How is that even possible? My friend -- I have to get it out there, actor Stephen Baldwin is here tonight, and he is a McCain supporter. Stephen, great to see you.
STEPHEN BALDWIN, ACTOR: Hey, Laura, great to see you, too.
INGRAHAM: Stephen, first of all, what is up with these celebrities? I hate to bring you on and have you speak for Susan Sarandon and Halle Berry and George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey and Morgan Freedman, Ben Affleck and all those folks, but it seems like the list, when you look at the celebrities for Obama versus the celebrities for McCain, it is kind of a lopsided situation.
BALDWIN: Well, I think that, you know, anything is possible in Hollywood, so the 30,000 a plate doesn't surprise me. What is mind blowing to me is first of all, you will have celebrities coming out just because quote unquote they want change, whatever, without ever really fully recognizing who the best person for the job is, which is kind of scary to me, but at the same time, what's blowing my mind is you see Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, who were hating each other's guts two months ago now they're hugging, kissing. It just seems to me that party will literally do whatever it has to, whether it's authentic or not in order to win this election.
INGRAHAM: Well, I keep thinking of the things bothering Americans, Stephen, and we have talked on the radio about the cultural decline that people are worried about in this country. Let's just say gas prices. Let's talk about national security. Let's talk about the cost and quality of education. Why should we care what Sheryl Crow or Susan Sarandon or Tim Robbins or any of these people think about that? Why should any of that, and we're looking at the change video that was put together some months ago, why should we care about what any of them think about any of these issues?
BALDWIN: Well, I agree with you. I'm from Massapequa, Long Island. My dad was a school teacher. We grew up in a pretty normal, you know, slightly crazy adjust but a pretty blue collar -- Laura be nice, he can still kick my butt.
INGRAHAM: Alec and I are old friends. Didn't he tell you that? He and I love each other? I thought he was going to leave America. He promised to leave and he is still here last time I checked. We love the Baldwin family. Sorry.
BALDWIN: Now that you're saying this, I just want to say right now, Laura, that it's official, if Barack gets nominated, I will be moving out of the country. I just want to say that now. Now watch all the media have fun with that, but getting back to my point, exactly what you are saying is true. Here is what is freaky to me is the media and Hollywood is so convinced that Middle America and mainstream America cares what it thinks. That's what shocks me. You have all these celebrities that are going to come out behind Obama.
Whether he's the best guy for the job doesn't matter. He is the guy that will bring change. I love the questions that are outstanding. How is he going to bring the change? What is his plan? How is he going to do it?
INGRAHAM: Don't get me started.
BALDWIN: Nobody is answering these questions. The other thing that's pissing me off, if I can say it Laura...
INGRAHAM: You can't we're almost out of time.
BALDWIN: Why do they keep saying that four more years of McCain is four more years of Bush is the most stupid thing I have heard. It is totally untrue. I believe John McCain will be the next president of the United States and should be.
INGRAHAM: Stephen Baldwin, it's always great to see you. I know I'll see you on the radio. Thanks for being with us. Take care.
BALDWIN: Take care, God bless.
Despite Baldwin saying "nominated" instead of "elected," isn't it refreshing to hear from a Hollywoodan not drinking the Kool-Aid?
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.















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'nominated' still applies.
June 26, 2008 - 13:49 ET by GordyGreat to see one of the Balwdin boys not in rehab and/or out of his mind. -gordy.
Good point. But then, I
June 26, 2008 - 14:09 ET by MassConservGood point. But then, I don't think that's any coincidence.
Love it or leave it.
June 28, 2008 - 10:18 ET by Marine GruntAt least one of the Baldwin's has a brain. If those hollyweird nuts want to leave, please do so. Why not leave all our money here too. The money they earned from us dummies in "flyover" country.
Who Is Stephen?
June 26, 2008 - 13:51 ET by JDWI watched him on Celebrity Trump last season and was very surprised considering Alec's political affiliations.
When I saw the interview last night I did not know what to think at first. Eventually he opened up and it was obvious why Ingraham invited him on. The entire interview was great.
JDW
Remember the Countrywide Six?
Who forgot to write about the advances in Iraq?
If bin Laden is presumed innocent, why not just shoot him there?
When I think of Alec Baldwin
June 26, 2008 - 13:54 ET by IgnatzJFahrquarI think of his "role" in "Team America" as head of the Film Actors Guild. Makes me chuckle every time.
BTW, who are some other notable Hollywood conservatives? I'm sure the list is rather short.
"All generalizations are false, including this one.” Mark Twain
My favorite movie
June 26, 2008 - 13:59 ET by oregon_jiimDroooool...MMMMatt DDDDamon...Droooool
"an endorsement of communism is an endorsement of slavery"
Others
June 26, 2008 - 14:14 ET by Gothampc" BTW, who are some other notable Hollywood conservatives? I'm sure the list is rather short."
I think Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Heaton, Chuck Norris
some notables
June 26, 2008 - 14:33 ET by oregon_jiimDwayne "the Rock" Johnson
Clint Eastwood
James Woods
Mel Gibson
Tom Seleck
Dennis Miller
Ben Stein
Bruce Willis
"an endorsement of communism is an endorsement of slavery"
You can't forget Lieutenant
June 26, 2008 - 16:52 ET by Lord ElicaniYou can't forget Lieutenant Dan! Gary Sinise probably should be on that list as well.
Murrow turning over in his grave
Murrow turning over in his grave
Ed Murrow had a child and the damn thing went wild
- Lindsey Buckingham
Arnold
June 26, 2008 - 17:01 ET by JerryArnold Schwartzenneger
Sarah Michele Gellar
the late Charleston Heston
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Robert Duvall---The Great
June 26, 2008 - 17:54 ET by the strugglerRobert Duvall---The Great Santini
Buffy's conservative?
June 26, 2008 - 17:57 ET by the strugglerBuffy's conservative? Awesome.Now I know I love her.It's hopeless.
Hey, she slays vampires
June 27, 2008 - 08:03 ET by JerryHey, she slays vampires (soul-less blood suckers), she had to be conservative.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
The Governator a conservative?
June 26, 2008 - 19:00 ET by goldenthroatJerry,
I respectfully beg to differ. The governator has proven himself to be everything BUT a conservative! He left the Republican Party in principle long ago - he just hasn't had the guts to admit it.
He has become a died-in-the-wool RINO in every sense of the word as his policies as California governor have become more toward the center and even leaning left. His lack of outrage regarding the gay marriage issue is just one example that he has lost whatever conservative backbone he had left.
If he ran for governor here in Ohio, he would never get my vote.
"Everything you know is wrong!" - Firesign Theatre
I agree that he has become
June 27, 2008 - 07:59 ET by JerryI agree that he has become a RINO, but he is surrounded by Kal-E-For-neons and Kennedys and Hollywierdos, so I will cut him a little slack. It's nice having the Terminator, Conan, and Secret Agent Harry Tasker on the list, since they are a Republican Governor.
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Sane Hollywood Supporters
June 27, 2008 - 00:51 ET by JudithAlso the late Jimmy Stewart and JOHN WAYNE
And of course, the most
June 27, 2008 - 08:01 ET by JerryAnd of course, the most important one... the late Ronald Maximus Reagan!
When asked if he went to war with Iraq to derail the impeachment vote: “I don’t think any serious person would believe that any President would do such a thing." - President Clinton (Dec 1998).
Joe Buck!!
June 26, 2008 - 22:48 ET by jpatchCome on people!!
Jon Voight!!
He said some awesome stuff last year, perhaps it was on Newsbusters...I'll have to dig into the archives...I printed it off actually...I'll check back in tomorrow with the official transcript.
With Jon Voight on our side, there's nothing we can't accomplish!!
"Everybody's talking at me, I can't hear a word they're saying...just driving around in Jo(h)n Voight's car..."
Good night everyone...God bless you all and God bless America.
Take that pencil to Tim
June 27, 2008 - 09:25 ET by Hero SquadTake that pencil to Tim Watley's party!
*****
"People only insist that a debate stop when they are afraid of what might be learned if it continues." - George Will
Stephen Baldwin is proof that liberalism is not inherited
June 26, 2008 - 14:04 ET by c5thenIt's a shame that Hollywood is so childish, but Stephen doesn't get hardly any good parts because he is a well known conservative and is not afraid to show it. Hollywood hates that and attempts to "black-ball" all who dare stand up to their liberal ideas.
You go Stephen! God Bless You!
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic. Let's get it back! Alan Keyes '08.
McCarthyism Is Alive and Well in Hollyweird
June 26, 2008 - 14:27 ET by PSPCplStephen is a classic example of what happens to actors in Hollyweird when you are an unabashed Conservative and Republican. It takes my breath away when I hear Timmy and Suzie complain (at length, loudly, and often) about the McCarthy-like tactics used by the Bushies and their freinds in the MSM to muzzle anyone who opposes the Bushies. If it were true, how would they be able to unload whenever they feel the need to do so?
Hollyweird punishes those who deviate from the Party Line and makes no bones about it. Susie, Timmie, and their ilk see to it that it happens. All I want to do is shoot my TV when I see them railing against people who disagree with their point of view and accuse them of McCarthyism. How can anyone that stupid still breath?
Hollywood
June 26, 2008 - 14:08 ET by GothampcI feel sorry for the kids of these Hollywood stars. Can you imagine the fear that people like Susan Sarandon instill in their children?
And, I Am Sure...
June 26, 2008 - 14:10 ET by Wildcatter1980...there ain't no sibling rivalry there either. <wink>
Change out of your pocket
June 26, 2008 - 14:12 ET by PurdueMattStephen Baldwin is a Great American.
A conservative Baldwin???
June 26, 2008 - 14:13 ET by SickofLibsI am absolutely floored and speechless.
Let me further floor you.
June 26, 2008 - 14:15 ET by LilyPearlLet me further floor you. Stephen is a born again Christian who devotes the majority of his time to ministry to teens. He has a Christian ministry called the Breakthrough Ministry (http://www.globalbtm.com)
Stephens wife was
June 26, 2008 - 14:30 ET by bassndudeStephens wife was instermental in his conversion. It was like a light went off in his head. He begain to see things in a diffrent light. It took a few yeas, but Stephen found he had a calling, a mission to the young and troubled, and he is doing well. Used alot of his own money to keep it going.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Alec Baldwin should go out an get stoned...
June 26, 2008 - 14:29 ET by Gary HallAlec Baldwin should go out an get himself stoned...
Others here can participate in completing that sentence. Gary
Hall's a-trolling
June 26, 2008 - 14:36 ET by PSPCplDoes your ignorance drive your hate or vice versa? And for pity's sake, sign up for a course of instruction specializing in vocabulary and spelling.
PSPCpl.. waiting for an apology
June 26, 2008 - 15:17 ET by Gary HallPSPCpl.. your snide and unwarranted comment is not needed here... waiting for an apology. Such comments are not useful, regardless of who you might think you are attacking. Perhaps you can offer up one to Henry Hyde at the same time. My case will rest on the defense being that my comment pales in comparison to the threats made by Alex Baldwin on Hyde and his family's life, and I feel rather at ease poking a few his way. gary
PS - I'd like to think that in making comments, we can let down our guard and forget about Ms. Jones' 11th grade grammer slammer for a moment.
GH... I saw that
June 26, 2008 - 15:32 ET by bigtimerGH...
I saw that earlier..meant to get back to it, hadn't sat down yet here...I was going to ask him...
Say what?
PSP flabbergasted me with his post...he does owe you an apology.
btw...on to your post..here is what I was going to answer...
....along with his wife children....
I knew exactly what you meant...and I enjoyed it.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Wilson
bt - thanks..
June 26, 2008 - 15:49 ET by Gary HallThanks.. the point here for participants to remember is not to jump so quickly into attacking others on these boards - kinda like flipping off the car that cut you off, only to realize that it was your boss's wife driving the car. In truth, voices on both sides of the isle should be given a fair reception here. Obviously, PSP didn't grasp my comment, but that's really no excuse. Perhaps it'd just be best to delete the chain. (;~> gary
Gary... "Bosses wife",
June 26, 2008 - 16:02 ET by Clear thinkerGary...
"Bosses wife", not quite....I just have to share this with you.
I once had a guy working for me in management that went one step further. He was on his lunch break when someone cut him off, so he got mad and stuck his middle finger proudly at the bad guy. It only took a split second for him to do this but it made a huge difference. Because he was more focused on flipping off the guy he was mad at, he ended up slamming another car in fron to of him. After he got over the initial shock of his airbag deployment he jumped out to see if the other driver was ok. He damn near had a heart attack when he looked in the car and saw.... his ex-wife.
She sued the crap out of him and had the last laugh.
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
Clearly thinking here..
June 26, 2008 - 16:09 ET by Gary HallClearly thinking here.. that every day there are leassons to be learned. (;~> g
Lessons... You
June 26, 2008 - 16:16 ET by Clear thinkerLessons...
You bet.
Besides keeping your finger in your car, DON'T PISS OFF THE WIFE DURING A DIVORCE!
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
Conservative Actor List
June 26, 2008 - 15:09 ET by TexasDrifterHere is a website with a list of them and what they have donated
http://www.celebpoli...
Other parts of the site give you a list of liberal and conservative movies, not by viewpoint or storyline, but by how much the actors contributed to liberal causes.
I want a "Stephen Baldwin
June 26, 2008 - 15:46 ET by soulpileI want a "Stephen Baldwin Rocks" shirt. He's saying here what I've been saying for years. Every family has its oddball; I guess for the Baldwins, it's this guy. Too bad he doesn't get more roles in films - I love watching him on the SciFi channel movies. Very goofy, very cheesey.
Nothing new here, secret
June 26, 2008 - 15:39 ET by Biff McCainNothing new here, secret police turn on family.
"Burn that mother down." -- Jimmy Ellis
Cute by half Biffy..I
June 26, 2008 - 15:46 ET by bigtimerCute by half Biffy..
I look at it as one member of the family being sane.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Wilson
Baldwin flipin' burgers - guess which one
June 26, 2008 - 18:33 ET by Biff McCainIf it wasn't for his brother, Alec, he would be flippin' burgers.
He'll whore himself for any limelight. All you people will now spring
$5 to see him at the county fair. I hope Laura let him get his plug in.
After the show he'll hook you up with some of China's best kitchen
knives.
"Burn that mother down." -- Jimmy Ellis
Wow, talk about hateful!
June 26, 2008 - 18:58 ET by Indiana JoeReally burns you up when someone breaks lock-step, doesn't it?
ROTFL!
Exactly IJ.. ...How dare
June 26, 2008 - 22:38 ET by bigtimerExactly IJ..
...How dare he!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Wilson
Biff, what's your point?
June 26, 2008 - 22:38 ET by Clear thinker"If it wasn't for his brother, Alec, he would be flippin' burgers."
And he would still be happy with his faith. So exactly what is your point?
45 Communist Goals for America http://www.nationmakers.com/com_goals.htm
As opposed to
June 26, 2008 - 22:57 ET by DEVILDOCMOMthat fabulous actor and his wonderful treatment of his own daughter? Please, alec baldwin is such a loser.
He's correct when he says
June 26, 2008 - 17:17 ET by mjgHe's correct when he says that middle America and mainstream America cares what it thinks. Frankly I don't give a care about what hollywood and it's movie people think. One thing's for sure they don't think for me. He's one of the Baldwin brothers that seem to have a brain and can think for himself.
Huh...now dissecting of
June 26, 2008 - 22:32 ET by balboaHuh...now dissecting of Stephen's acting chops.
How...odd.
Wow.....
June 28, 2008 - 02:22 ET by crutnackerIs there anything celebrities don't know? Frankly, I don't care about Alec or Stephen's politics, but I do know Alec is funny and talented, and Stephen is a reality show star.