On the February 23rd edition of The View, co-host Joy Behar continued to call for more politics in the Oscars. This time, Behar cited Michael Moore’s Oscar winning speech in 2003 when he shouted out "shame on you" to President Bush. Behar then implied Moore was vindicated for his speech and the hostile response. "He was right and they booed him," Behar exclaimed.
Token non-liberal Elisabeth Hasselbeck predictably disagreed, but even guest co-host Sherri Shephard felt uncomfortable with political speeches stating, "I don’t want to hear that at the Oscars. I want them to accept the award." Behar felt that would be "boring." The exchange is below.
Joy Behar: "What I'm interested in is the political statements that they make sometimes. I know people hate this, but I, I want to hear it. One year, 2003, Michael Moore- remember Mi- Michael Moore won for Bowling for Columbine, and he went out- there he is, there he is - ‘shame on you Mr. Bush,’ he said, ‘Shame on you. Any time you got the pope and the Dixie Chicks your time is up.’ This is against the war. And the audience booed him and hissed him. And now, how many years later, people agree with him. He was right, and they booed him. So, I want to see-"
Elisabeth Hasselbeck: "Not all agree with his approach, though."
Behar: "Look, it's a forum."
Hasselbeck: "Like me."
Sherri Shepherd: "I don't want to hear that at the Oscars. I want them to accept the award."
Behar: "It's boring that show."
Hasselbeck: "I'm more interested in their fashion statements."
Behar: "I don't want to hear them thank their piano teacher."
—Justin McCarthy is a news analyst at Media Research Center.
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Somehow I suspect Ms. Behar w
February 23, 2007 - 15:53 ET by Al CzervikSomehow I suspect Ms. Behar would be less enthusiastic if the political opinions expressed didn't agree with her own.
You took the words out of my
February 23, 2007 - 15:54 ET by SmartypantsYou took the words out of my mouth (so to speak). I was in the process of making pretty much the same comment. If Hollywood were a bastion of conservative politics, I doubt Behar would want to hear anyone talking politics. I have yet to meet a hardcore liberal who is openly inviting of opposing viewpoints.
Exactly! Rewind a few years
February 23, 2007 - 16:48 ET by Darth DutchExactly! Rewind a few years back. What if a nominee accepted an award and then begin bagging on Bill Clinton for having the affair? You know that she would be criticizing the nominee for bringing in politics needlessly, playing "dirty" and the like.
Dutch
Socialist judges no longer
February 23, 2007 - 15:57 ET by JDWSocialist judges no longer seem to have their intended effect. The dems have evolved yet again.
JDW
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Isn't she a little late? Th
February 23, 2007 - 16:03 ET by DyneIsn't she a little late? The fact that Al Gore's "documentary" on global warming is poised to win despite breaking the rules already shows how political they already are.
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone." - Bill Cosby
despite breaking the rules
February 23, 2007 - 16:16 ET by JDWdespite breaking the rules already shows how political they already are.
I bet they didn't care about the Florida mess.
JDW
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Three brilliant minds at work
February 23, 2007 - 16:03 ET by bigtimerThree brilliant minds at work here...
Oh Lord help us all.
Let's Mute Joy
February 23, 2007 - 16:39 ET by emjem24Yet more mindless blathering, from Boo Hoo Behar. Gee, let's make the Oscars more interesting by injecting political discourse into our acceptance speeches. On top of that, let's belittle the President, say how dumb and incompetent he is and that's he's the biggest menace in the world. If that's not inspiring enough, let's give him the finger. Yeah, doesn't it make you just cringe. No class, no morals, no mute button. Yet another reason I don't watch ANY awards show. When stars give themselves awards for performances people barely remember you know you cannot take these people seriously.
The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little longer. Air Force Motto
emjem says: When your brain's stuck on liberalism it self-destructs.
Hey, maybe a couple of week
February 23, 2007 - 22:06 ET by motherbeltHey, maybe a couple of weeks after the Oscars, they could have another show, giving out awards for the best speeches! Some suggested categories
The "Bush could be Hitler if he f***ing applied himself" award for the best Bush-bash.
The "I'm an actor so everyone should listen to me" award for the most pompous speech containg "foreign policy suggestions".
The "The whole world hates us, and rightly so!" award for the most pathetic pandering to other countries' pet peeves.
The "Barbra Streisand/Laurie David" award for the dumbest lecture on ways to save the environment.
I'll bet others could come up with more!
motherbelt, it is odd, these High School Dropouts talking foreig
February 23, 2007 - 22:10 ET by acaiguanamotherbelt, it is odd, these High School Dropouts talking foreign policy. Someone posted a pretty good list comparing these idiots with the Bush Team and it was 80% H.S. diplomas (read GED); 8 percent some college; 1 percent actual degreees; .05 percent with a degree in something not artsy fartsy; and the rest were dropouts from H.S. Some didn't bother to apply the school thingy at all.
Anyway, if one of these twits began to lecture me about foreign policy, I'd simply say, "What do you know about it?" In a tone that would leave no room for discussion.
ACA
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Oh, I think Michael Moore wou
February 23, 2007 - 23:27 ET byOh, I think Michael Moore would more-likely thank a Tuba teacher.
Oscars
February 24, 2007 - 00:41 ET by mastersofdeceitI heard last hour industry guy Michael Levine(sp) on the Al Rantel show, saying the opening segment was going to have a penguin (a la happy feet) show w/ ellen. Also supposedly ellen has said she is going to stay away from hard politics. Can't be sure what anyone else will say of course. Oh and Sherry Lansing is supposed to get the humanitarian award, presented by T cruise.
Just in case anyone is interested, I know I never watch.
Oscars boring? We knew that!!
February 24, 2007 - 18:30 ET by M_StuartSo the Oscars are boring without the political driveby shootings? We knew that, but we're surprised they're admitting it! They're actually boring with or without the malicious jabs.