
Apparently, hearing both sides of the global warming debate is too much for Hollywood heartthrob Leonardo DiCaprio. Rush & Malloy of New York’s Daily News reported that Leo doesn’t like "contrary" views in his “documentary” about global warming, “The 11th Hour.” After being part of an ABC special about “threats to the Earth,” Leo decided that dissent ist verboten! So now he’s making a real documentary—minus all of that pesky questioning (emphasis mine throughout):
Leonardo DiCaprio has heard enough bilge from oil-company apologists. At last week's Natural Resources Defense Council gala here, the three-time Oscar nominee recalled taking part in an ABC film a few years ago that focused on threats to the Earth. "Unfortunately, the message was drowned out by the inclusion of the contrary viewpoint," said DiCaprio, who narrated and co-wrote the forthcoming environmental doc "The 11th Hour." DiCaprio said this film focuses only on those who acknowledge global warming, such as Stephen Hawking, Mikhail Gorbachev and Andrew Weil. "The message won't be diluted by our having to yell over oil-company-funded 'scientists,' " he said.
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This is exactly why there are “global warming deniers.” Instead of a panel of climatologists, DiCaprio presents as global warming "experts," a Communist opportunist who still resents America and an alternative-medicine hoaxster who claims people can bend spoons with their minds. At least Stephen Hawking is actually a legitimate scientist, but he’s a theoretical physicist not a climatologist.
Be suspicious when the true believers elevate modern day snake oil salesmen to the level of expert. Give people a legitimate documentary that presents more than the one side. What are they so afraid of?


















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What are they so afraid of?Th
April 16, 2007 - 00:06 ET by bigtimerWhat are they so afraid of?
The truth Lynn...the truth.
Their (the greenies/leftists) grasp for control of their agenda for total power world-wide may be slipping through their icy big paws.
Btw...When is poor little Leo gonna grow a real man's beard...that is embarrassing.
Before Leo can grow a beard h
April 16, 2007 - 05:18 ET by EvilRoyBefore Leo can grow a beard he must first grow some "stones".
Stones would definitely help,
April 16, 2007 - 07:14 ET by Seabeach4348Stones would definitely help, but I wish he'd stop trying to grow a brain!
I added him to my list of "Forbidden Fruits" (performers whose movies I will avoid seeing) a while ago when he apparantly became the spokes-boy for the global warming and envirosocialist crowd.
(performers whose movies I wi
April 16, 2007 - 11:36 ET by JohnM(performers whose movies I will avoid seeing)
Probably off topic, but I'd love to see a comprehensive list! I avoid movies with Alec Baldwin or Ben Afflack, and I know there are lots more. I just don't have the time to identify them all. For that matter, I'd like to identify the directors with leftist agendas that I don't want to support, too.
Any websites that would give me a jumpstart?
Forget his politics, should
April 16, 2007 - 12:16 ET by Challenger GrimForget his politics, shouldn't you avoid Ben Afflack movies just on principle? (and good taste)
What I did today.
What I find most disturbing i
April 16, 2007 - 05:16 ET by EvilRoyWhat I find most disturbing in your report was the phase "...the message was drowned out by the 'inclusion' of the contrary viewpoint"
Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag, contrary viewpoints from the orthodoxy must be excluded, dissent is not to be tolerated, debate is as waste of time. Did I miss anything?
Yes, you missed the obvious
April 16, 2007 - 12:45 ET by In ExcessYes, you missed the obvious, Dissent is only allowed when bashing GWB not GW.
That is indeed one of the mos
April 16, 2007 - 14:54 ET by Lynn DavidsonThat is indeed one of the most disturbing parts of that article. DiCaprio seems to think that dissent is just excess noise that must be "drowned out" so the viewers can hear the properly orchestrated message he wants to be delivered. Nothing gets in the way of the party line. Not even facts or legitimate questions.
That's how liberal special
April 16, 2007 - 05:22 ET by motherbeltThat's how liberal special interests operate. Why confuse people by offering different opinions? I read some time ago that a group of homosexual activist newspaper reporters wanted to stop offering, in stories, the opinions of those opposing homosexuality. In their opinion, if you were talking about civil rights, for example, you shouldn't have to include David Duke's opinion just to "balance" it. I will do some quick research and see if I can find that article again.
Once they decide this is the "truth", there is no need for other opinions. So much for open dialogue.
Right! With Civil Rights, al
April 16, 2007 - 05:35 ET by mostlymoderateTypical Left.
I'm not very good with Goog
April 16, 2007 - 07:33 ET by motherbeltI'm not very good with Google; I tried several variations and got nowhere. I guess it needs a Lexis-Nexis (sp?) search. You'll just have to believe me, dammit!! LOL
Try Find Articles. I love
April 16, 2007 - 12:18 ET by Challenger GrimTry Find Articles. I love using them and it's not too difficult.
What I did today.
A-ha, now it becomes clear.
April 16, 2007 - 05:43 ET by Jack BauerA-ha, now it becomes clear.
How bogus does "Leo" have to be to back up your so-called ans alleged "scienctific" claims with a man who rejects science!
Exactly. Leonardo wants his
April 16, 2007 - 14:08 ET by dahliatraversExactly. Leonardo wants his global warming film to be free of all that distracting, annoying science.
He honestly believes that peo
April 16, 2007 - 15:00 ET by Lynn DavidsonHe honestly believes that people can move objects with the mind, and people can cure cancer if they think positive thoughts and really, really really want it. Obviously, if they don't get well, it isn't because his theories are bunk, it is because of the "negative energy" or they didn't want to be cured " enough." Men like Weil are very, very dangerous, and it is irresponsible for the media to promote him as ANY type of an authority.
What does holistic snake oil have to do with global warming anyway? Maybe he's working on stopping it with his mind, one spoon at a time.
Leo the lip
April 16, 2007 - 05:46 ET by goldenthroatTranslation: My mind is made up - don't confuse me with the facts!
Funny. Sad, but funny.
April 16, 2007 - 15:02 ET by Lynn DavidsonFunny. Sad, but funny.
Add Leo to the list of celebr
April 16, 2007 - 06:02 ET by nicksmith112Add Leo to the list of celebrities I won't pay to see in the movie theater.
It was explained to me for the most part being an empty vessel (big dummy) makes acting easier.
When you here these loons from Hollywood talk without a script it is obvious that they have no actives thoughts taking place...lol.
Anyone know who Leo's publici
April 16, 2007 - 06:41 ET by AlgerHissAnyone know who Leo's publicist is?
Rochester, Minnesota: A Fem_Leftist City!
dicrappio
April 16, 2007 - 07:00 ET by the mad poleAbout as believable as his last movie when we were expected to swallow a ninety pound weakling tossing around two 220 pound goons. All the acting in the world cannot make a socialist smart or turn a boy into a man.
That's right Leo, keep everyo
April 16, 2007 - 07:15 ET by dscottThat's right Leo, keep everyone busy looking at the movie while you live high on the hog, consuming electricity like there is no tomorrow. I'm sure your estate is environmentally friendly being built of recycled materials but that does not count when you refuse to live a consistent lifestyle. Where are the solar arrays and wind generators??? Leo?? Why, Leo, are you consuming the planet with your extravagant lifestyle???
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
More junk science from a geni
April 16, 2007 - 08:04 ET by Gat New YorkMore junk science from a genius who barely graduated high school. Do any of these bizzaro world people have a shred of evidence that all of these scientists who disagree with them are ont he oil company payrolls?
The facts mean nothing, it's
April 16, 2007 - 08:34 ET by dscottThe facts mean nothing, it's the seriousness of the charge that's the issue.
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” – Marcus Aurelius
d,by the way, in response to
April 16, 2007 - 13:16 ET by Sick-n-Tiredd,
by the way, in response to your post on an earlier thread, i will definately let you know if I ever get the webpage put together----and definately would appreciate the help.
I would rather get my informa
April 16, 2007 - 09:20 ET by rbosqueI would rather get my information about climate change from a learned expert on the matter. Here we have ascertions from Hollywood actors? That alone should raise some flags. This some bunch also marches for abortion, gay rights, and other leftist causes. It's simple math. The only threat here is from the left.
Once again this is not about
April 16, 2007 - 10:46 ET by ahusserOnce again this is not about science, logic, reasoning, saving the planet or the children. It is about furthering a leftist political agenda. Spawned in Europe to disguise the discredited Marxist/Leninist political parties after the wall came down. Resurrected as the Green Party, a Marxist Leninist movement disguised as radical environmentalism. The open letter to the U.S. House Select Committee on the Environment and Commerce by Czech President Va'clav Klaus is very enlightening. Appropriately it is entitled "Be Afraid"
That is exactly what I was re
April 16, 2007 - 15:08 ET by Lynn DavidsonThat is exactly what I was referring to above. I linked to an article by Klaus where I called Gorbachev an "opportunist" because Klaus claims that the global warming/environmental movement is being spread by the same people who tried to change society through communism. Now they are trying to achieve the same goals through the "green" movement. Punish the US and Europe while building up those that do not normally align with the US.
That is exactly what I was re
April 16, 2007 - 15:08 ET by Lynn DavidsonThat is exactly what I was referring to above. I linked to an article by Klaus where I called Gorbachev an "opportunist" because Klaus claims that the global warming/environmental movement is being spread by the same people who tried to change society through communism. Now they are trying to achieve the same goals through the "green" movement. Punish the US and Europe while building up those that do not normally align with the US.
"Unfortunately, the mess
April 16, 2007 - 10:50 ET by bulletproof"Unfortunately, the message was drowned out by the inclusion of the contrary point of view."
Say wha...? Even Satan gets air-time in the Bible. What set of morons parented this panzy? I think Hollywood needs to be federally drug-screened...this type of lunacy is typical of the delusion that follows chronic "chronic", if you know what I mean.
I say that tarts like Leo benefited from the demise of John Wayne, Gary Cooper, and Jimmy Stewart; all three of whom Leo will never be able to hold a light to.
Ve have vays to make you beli
April 16, 2007 - 10:55 ET by Roger the ShrubberVe have vays to make you believe in ze Global Varming. You have family in Berlin, no?
This guy couldn't debate his
April 16, 2007 - 11:03 ET by Sick-n-TiredThis guy couldn't debate his way out of a wet paper sack!
It is really disturbing that these people get to make stuff up, get supported by the media and have the masses bow down and buy what they are spewing. Very disturbing.
Big programs on Global Warmin
April 16, 2007 - 11:13 ET by ahusserBig programs on Global Warming etc on the Discovery Science Channel last weekend. The ad "Green, The New Red White and Blue." I kid you not (Isn't the Discovery Channel owned by the NYT). I just saw a commercial about a gasoline additive named Green something so at least capitalism is still alive and well this week.
You mean ethanol? The fuel
April 16, 2007 - 11:18 ET by Sick-n-TiredYou mean ethanol? The fuel additive that requires more energy (i.e. hydrocarbon) to distill than it provides?! What a joke.
And it is too bad that the Discovery Channel (a channel i used to love) tows the line for the AGW enthusiasts. They should be unbiased, and along with broadcasting the AGW crap, also be giving time to the "Great Global Warming Swindle" etc. That however would be too responsible for them....
It wasn't called "Soylen
April 16, 2007 - 11:32 ET by SouthJersey1953It wasn't called "Soylent Green" was it?
Ha! Well, that would solve
April 16, 2007 - 11:36 ET by RJHa! Well, that would solve the "overpopulation disaster" some leftists are still pushing. Just saw another article about it yesterday in my State(ist) newspaper.
i haven't heard of it. can
April 16, 2007 - 11:38 ET by Sick-n-Tiredi haven't heard of it. can you direct me to the article you were discussing?
Soylent Green, or the so-called "overpopulation
April 16, 2007 - 11:43 ET by RJSoylent Green, or the so-called "overpopulation disaster?"
stop!!!
April 16, 2007 - 13:25 ET by misterbillstop!!! you are making me hungry!!!!
Isn't Leo part of the same gr
April 16, 2007 - 11:25 ET by Al CzervikIsn't Leo part of the same group that is constantly critical of Bush and claim that he "lives in a bubble", "insulates himself from dissenting opinions"...
I'd say you can pretty much take every claim of this type against Bush and apply it to Leo and his ilk.
"Unfortunately, the mess
April 16, 2007 - 11:38 ET by Independence4All"Unfortunately, the message was drowned out by the inclusion of the contrary viewpoint," said DiCaprio aka (Don't these plebs know who I am!!??)
Bwahahahahahahaha! Darn that pesky contrary scientific research! They have some nerve huh?
Just what do you expect from
April 16, 2007 - 11:52 ET by bassndudeJust what do you expect from this type of smug personality? He has made a good deal of money pretending to be someone or something he isint and could never be. But his money makes him smart. He reminds me of Curley of the Larry and Moe team. Only stupid in real life and not just on screen.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
Leo DiCaprio = Al Gore's Mini
April 16, 2007 - 11:53 ET by GalvanicLeo DiCaprio = Al Gore's Mini-Me
BRILLIANT!!! (ala the Guinn
April 16, 2007 - 13:14 ET by Sick-n-TiredBRILLIANT!!! (ala the Guinness commercials)
Good call.
Size 14 carbon footprint
April 16, 2007 - 13:19 ET by RackieSize 14 carbon footprint
De Caprio
April 16, 2007 - 19:46 ET by pbthinkerSo what happens when Leonardo meets James Carrol, who wants to take HIS property? Leonardo is still young yet, so his brain is still a little on the mushy side. Obviously, he's listened, just a little too much, to the Goracle, so he's unwilling to hear any other opinions on this subject. (I know if I listened to Gore too much I wouldn't want to hear the other side either, for fear of being bored to an early death).
Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.