Think all Hollywood elites are Bush-bashing liberals falling in lockstep with the leftwing dogma being espoused by Democrat leaders and the media that support them?
Well, if you do, you'd better prepare yourself for an alternate reality.
Actor Jon Voight, on MSNBC’s “Scarborough Country” Tuesday evening, made some statements that are likely to get him tossed out of Club Hollywood if he’s not careful.
After a brief discussion about his film “September Dawn,” Voight went into a shocking monologue about what he sees wrong in the nation today, including shots at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) and "extremists who really believe all the propaganda that they are being fed on a daily basis by very cunning professionals" (video available here):
My heart is very heavy, and I‘m really terrified by what is happening to our great nation. Our country is being divided by extremists who really believe all the propaganda that they are being fed on a daily basis by very cunning professionals.
I mean, here we have American people in this country, in this city, in D.C., defacing our president, calling him unthinkable names. And what is the agenda for which they are doing this? And I find it‘s just to bring their party to power.
And these people that—and I‘m stepping way into something now—but these people who are wanting to rule with this aspect of technique have no real answer as to how they‘re going to do it, as witnessed by Nancy Pelosi‘s trip recently. And the real sad part is that they don‘t realize that they‘re feeding the enemy all the nutrients that they need to destroy us.
Shocked? There was more:
We‘re engaged with a serious enemy here. And we seem to have forgotten about 9/11. I‘m sure the families haven‘t forgotten. So it‘s a very serious—you know, it‘s a very serious time. And maybe it‘s this film that‘s brought me into real research about what the enemy really is, the face of the enemy that we‘re facing today, and it‘s stirring many things in me.
Wow.
What follows is a full transcript of this segment.
JOE SCARBOROUGH, HOST: Actor Jon Voight is no stranger to the spotlight or controversy. These days, the Hollywood legend is known for his great acting and his being Angelina Jolie‘s father. But he‘s also unleashing some very non-Hollywood-type views aimed at Congress, just as his controversial new movie about Mormons is set to hit theaters next month.
I talked to Jon Voight about all the controversial topics in America and his life, and he didn‘t hold back.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
JON VOIGHT, ACTOR: (INAUDIBLE) will be the chosen instruments of death and carrying out this merciful deed (INAUDIBLE) and to our church. The orders of those in authority are that all the immigrants must die.
In 1857, a Christian wagon train going to California was stopped in Utah. And 120 men, women and children were murdered by a group of Mormons. And it happened—the day it happened, it was 1857, 150 years ago on September 11th. What I saw here was kind of an anatomy of religious fanaticism and how it uses a religion to find acceptance for murder.
SCARBOROUGH: And you certainly had to be intrigued by the fact that the event that this movie is about—and, of course, the most famous event over the past 50 years—both occurred on 9/11. Do you think there are parallels between the religious fanaticism that is in this movie, that the Mormons showed, and the religious fanaticism on September 11th, 2001?
VOIGHT: Yes, I do. I think that, if you go to see this picture—and people who have seen it, they‘re shocked by some of the parallels and, of course, just generally the stories is reaching a lot of emotional buttons because of it. It shows us how the workings, programming of certain ideas and propaganda builds this passion for things and this distorted notion and this madness.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: God has revealed to me that I have the right and the power to call down curses on anyone that tries to invade our lands, therefore, I curse the gentiles.
SCARBOROUGH: What‘s it like for you seeing your daughter being a constant source of tabloid stories, churning this garbage day in and day out, regardless of whether you two are getting along famously or not? That‘s still your daughter. And my God, it‘s constant.
VOIGHT: Let me say I‘m crazy about her. I love my children. I‘m there for them at a moment‘s notice, as I have been all their lives, and I love them. I wish we would get less interested in things that are not of substance and are manipulated lies to sell magazines. Of course, I‘m definitely part of that for all of the media. I wish we would just take a step up.
Can I get very serious, Joe, at this time?
SCARBOROUGH: I wish you would.
VOIGHT: My heart is very heavy, and I‘m really terrified by what is happening to our great nation. Our country is being divided by extremists who really believe all the propaganda that they are being fed on a daily basis by very cunning professionals.
I mean, here we have American people in this country, in this city, in D.C., defacing our president, calling him unthinkable names. And what is the agenda for which they are doing this? And I find it‘s just to bring their party to power.
And these people that—and I‘m stepping way into something now—but these people who are wanting to rule with this aspect of technique have no real answer as to how they‘re going to do it, as witnessed by Nancy Pelosi‘s trip recently. And the real sad part is that they don‘t realize that they‘re feeding the enemy all the nutrients that they need to destroy us.
We‘re engaged with a serious enemy here. And we seem to have forgotten about 9/11. I‘m sure the families haven‘t forgotten. So it‘s a very serious—you know, it‘s a very serious time. And maybe it‘s this film that‘s brought me into real research about what the enemy really is, the face of the enemy that we‘re facing today, and it‘s stirring many things in me.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
SCARBOROUGH: No doubt about that. My thanks to Jon Voight. His new film, “September Dawn,” opens next month. You‘re going to want to see that.
—Noel Sheppard is the Associate Editor of NewsBusters.















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That is so refreshing. I've
May 9, 2007 - 13:52 ET by HelenSThat is so refreshing. I've suspected on occassion that there are a few pockets of sanity in Hollywierd (Bruce Willis...? others...?) and to hear them speak is so cool.
"Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war" - Shakespeare
Yes, there are a very few. We
May 9, 2007 - 14:39 ET by BeowulfYes, there are a very few. We now know about John Voight. You named Bruce Willis. Add Tom Selleck, Armand Assante, and (of course) Charlton Heston.
Of course, the more they speak out, the more they're ostracized, but that's the way of liberal Hollywood.
The Closed Mind Erects Strong Barriers
Gary Sinise (Lt. Dan) is usua
May 9, 2007 - 14:46 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveGary Sinise (Lt. Dan) is usually fairly conservative. Ted Nugent is a favorite in the music biz.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
And: Danny Aiello, Tom Bering
May 9, 2007 - 15:56 ET by Gat New YorkAnd: Danny Aiello, Tom Beringer, Jan and Dean, Bruce Boxleitner, Drew Carey, Tony Danza, Bo Derek, Clint Eastwood, Kelsey Grammar, Patricia Heaton, Dennis Hopper, The Rock, Heather Locklear, Mike Love, Norm MacDonald, Jackie Mason, Johnny Mathis, Chuck Norris, Joe Pesci, Kurt Russell, Ron Silver, Jon Secada, Paul Sorvino, Ben Stein, Travis Tritt, ZZ Top, and Dennis Miller.
Dont forget Danny Bonaduce!
May 9, 2007 - 16:00 ET by MightyMouthDont forget Danny Bonaduce!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
That is hilarious. Thanks f
May 9, 2007 - 16:02 ET by LeonThat is hilarious. Thanks for the afternoon laughs.
I guess you could call those celebrities. Or at least they were 30 years ago. I've never even heard of half of those people. LOL.
Did the High Scool get out ea
May 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by Airforce_5_ODid the High Scool get out early today????????
Just kidding.
"Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid."
-John Wayne
Never heard of half of those
May 9, 2007 - 16:07 ET by Gat New YorkNever heard of half of those people . . . . you have to be kidding . . . unless of course you're from Canada (LOL)
"I've never even heard
May 9, 2007 - 16:07 ET by MightyMouth"I've never even heard of half of those people."
Leon, there's a good reason ,it's because you're half to 1/3rd their age.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I think it's more likely bec
May 9, 2007 - 16:13 ET by LeonI think it's more likely because they've never done anything worthwhile.
Wait, that's a little harsh, I'll give Baringer credit for Sniper, but that's it.
Yeah, anyway. Who the hell is
May 9, 2007 - 16:14 ET by Hero SquadYeah, anyway. Who the hell is this Clint Eastwood fella?
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"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
Ok you got me. One actually
May 9, 2007 - 16:15 ET by LeonOk you got me. One actually famous person. NIIIIIICE!
Just for you Leon, I decided
May 10, 2007 - 09:30 ET by BeowulfJust for you Leon, I decided to make an extreme effort to educate you on fame:
Danny Aiello - well over 100 movies and TV shows including "The Godfather Trilogy" and "Jacob's Ladder".
Tom Berringer - You already named "Sniper", but how about "Major League" and Platoon?
Kelsey Grammar - "Down Periscope", "X-Men - Last Stand"
Patricia Heaton - "Everyone Loves Raymond" TV Show
The Rock - "Scorpion King", "Walking Tall"
Joe Pesci - "Lethal Weapon" 1 thru 100, "Goodfellas", "My Cousin Vinny" (personal favorite).
I think I've made my point. If Clint Eastwood and Tom Berringer are the only "famous" people you know from this list, you need to get out more...
The Closed Mind Erects Strong Barriers
You've made your point? Ple
May 10, 2007 - 09:36 ET by LeonYou've made your point? Please that list a joke.
Danny Aiello - well over 100 movies and you can only think of 2 (and godfather triology is a stretch)
Tom Berringer - Of the three movies mentioned, Platoon is the only one with any sort of importance (it's a great movie). The other two are simply good entertainment.
Kelsey Grammar - Down Periscope was a disgrace and he was a giant blue creature in X-Men 3, a marginally entertaining movie, much worse than the previous two.
The Rock - no comment necessary. You must be kidding.
Joe Pesci - The only actual star/legitimate entertainer you've listed. Can't argue with his high level of accomplishment
So this is all well and good, but before we get too heated, I'd like to see some sourcing for that Free Republic list. It's just names, there's no qualification at all. We're not even sure that these people are conservatives. Let's deal with the validity first.
Platoon was an AWFUL movie.
May 10, 2007 - 11:14 ET by BDPlatoon was an AWFUL movie. It perpetuates an INNACURATE stereotype. It insinuates that US troops were homicidal hopheads who had a penchant for murdering villagers as they burned down their homes.
A far better story would have been "The Thriteenth Valley" by John M Delveccio, but it was accurate and we can't have that come out of hollywood now can we.
Leftists LOVE movies that preach their ideology
May 10, 2007 - 11:19 ET by RJCorrect, BD. As Leon shows above, leftists love the most the movies that preach their ideology. Accuracy doesn't count. (i.e. China Syndrome)
Kelsey Grammar of Cheers and
May 10, 2007 - 13:37 ET by dscottKelsey Grammar of Cheers and Fraiser fame? Do you not have any class at all? Folks, there is no point in responding to a person who clearly has no sense of proportion or taste.
“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
I will go out on a limb here
May 10, 2007 - 14:32 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI will go out on a limb here and say that every single person that was on that list has probably made a much more substantial contribution to society compared to yours, Leon. Remember than conservatives tend to be pretty generous people that give liberally to charities as well as give of their time to the benefit of the less fortunate.
Also, staring in over 100 movies (even if they went straight to DVD) or being on a couple of the most successful television sitcoms ever is a pretty big accomplishment. The fact is all of the people on the list has held some form of gainful employment to support their careers.
And to say that Pesci is the only "actual star/legitimate entertainer" is tenuous at best. What about Eastwood and Sonny Bono? Both have been elected (and re-elected) to public office in addition to their entertainment careers.
BTW, Eastwood's career makes Pesci's look like child's play.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
Leon reminds me of a 12 year
May 9, 2007 - 16:18 ET by RJLeon reminds me of a 12 year old who recently asked me, when I mentioned Paul Newman, "who's Paul Newman?"
It's not my fault the list in
May 9, 2007 - 16:20 ET by LeonIt's not my fault the list includes such superstars as Jan and Dean & Bruce Boxleitner. Gat asked for it, the list is weak.
You still remind me of a 12 year old. BTW, is it "10AM in the
May 9, 2007 - 16:24 ET by RJYou still remind me of a 12 year old. BTW, is it "10AM in the afternoon now?" ;^>
You dare to bag on Tron and t
May 9, 2007 - 16:26 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveYou dare to bag on Tron and the guys that turned out excellent surfin' music with out of 46 released singles 27 of them charted on the Billboard top 200 with their lowest position at #111? The Beach Boys might not have been big if it weren't for Jan & Dean. Not too bad if you ask me.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
Oh
May 9, 2007 - 16:31 ET by Mr. BishopOh, gotcha' -- the only way an opinion is worthwhile from a Hollywoodite, is if they are liberal, and a "big star"... such as who? What, exactly, makes a list "non-weak"? Is it only if they contain contemporary "stars"? Is that what it takes? Or, do you only consider "non-weak" to consider long term left-wing lunatics like Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins? Is that your only consideration for "non-weak"? Being liberal?
No -- the list is not "weak", you just don't care for the idea that some people in Hollywood actually are not lock step with the left-wing lunatics.
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"
Dude... lighten up..
Actually, I don't care about
May 9, 2007 - 16:54 ET by LeonActually, I don't care about Hollywood at all. Most of those people haven't even completed High School. I could care less what they have to say. The only people that listen to them are rabid Republican (silly me I almost said conservative - phew!) keyboard fighters.
I just found it funny that you were in such desperate needs to have some celebrities in your corner that you would sink to name dropping Boxleitner
Leon get a clue.
May 9, 2007 - 17:08 ET by CTLeon, When are you going to figure it out that no one here much cares about whatever you may care about anything???
Funny
May 9, 2007 - 17:19 ET by Mr. BishopKeyboard fighters? Amazing that you have the audacity to say that in here... yet here you are, trying to make arguments with your keyboard. So, you posting on here today means you're what? Better then us?
No -- I don't really care what anyone in Hollywood ever says. However, I notice that you were one of the first people to post in response to this thread. I also notice that you were the first to attack a list of conservative Hollywood personalities. No Leon... once again, you are incorrect -- your words have shown you to care what they actually say. In addition, I would like to point out that I have only "dropped" the name of Charlie Daniels. So your statement of "I just found it funny that you were in such desperate needs..." to be not only incorrectly written, but blatently false.
When are you going to learn?
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"
Dude... lighten up..
So you're not denying you'r
May 9, 2007 - 16:17 ET by MightyMouthSo you're not denying you're about 20?
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I have no idea what you're ta
May 9, 2007 - 16:19 ET by LeonI have no idea what you're talking about as usual.
Thank you for the good times though. I wish I could say I was 20.
Ok, less than 20. That prob
May 9, 2007 - 16:22 ET by MightyMouthOk, less than 20. That probably confirms the suspicions of many.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
It is the right time for scho
May 9, 2007 - 16:28 ET by Airforce_5_OIt is the right time for school to be out MM.
But he is right about one thing, Sheryl Crow is a great intellect of a hip celebrity to hold up for the left cause.
"Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid."
-John Wayne
I wouldn't want to be in your
May 9, 2007 - 16:50 ET by Gat New YorkI wouldn't want to be in your shoes telling that to Walker, Texas Ranger (Chuck Norris) or Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci) or Harry Callihan (Clint Eastwood), or The Rock, and of course Arnold.
How about Brett Favre, John Elway, Clyde Drexler, Peyton Manning,or Bill Belichick.
Gat the Free Republic list yo
May 9, 2007 - 16:52 ET by LeonGat the Free Republic list you're sniping from is dubious at best. It's just a list of names, no evidence or anything.
I'm not saying none of those people are conservatives, but I'm curious as to how the list was compiled. For instance, just b/c you attended a Republican president's inauguration does not in any way mean you are a conservative. I'd go to any President's inauguration simply b/c it would be a tremendous experience.
separately go to who they mad
May 9, 2007 - 16:57 ET by Gat New Yorkseparately go to who they made donations to.
That's because --
May 9, 2007 - 16:21 ET by misterbillThat's because your head is so far up your butt, your ears are blocked.
Last post you will ever get from me --dolt!
Leon, as Mark Twain noted,
May 9, 2007 - 19:40 ET by marvlLeon, as Mark Twain noted, it is better to remain silent and appear a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
You know, why can't these stu
May 9, 2007 - 19:48 ET by balboaYou know, why can't these stupid actors just shut up and act? Why do they have to go spouting off about politics, blah blah blah, etc., etc., etc., what makes them experts, so on and so forth...
:-)
Unlike liberal actors, conser
May 9, 2007 - 20:17 ET by zfUnlike liberal actors, conservative ones rarely mention their politics unless asked, and they don't go on news show after news show pretending to be political experts instead of just folks with an opinion.
So your lame attempt at turning the argument around dosen't work.
Just as an interesting side n
May 10, 2007 - 11:11 ET by Hero SquadJust as an interesting side note. The conservative actors and actresses here, by my count, have a total of 28 Oscar nominations and 7 wins, and 60 Emmy nominations, with 17 wins.
Of course, it's an honor just to be nominated.
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"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
Dennis Hopper? Wow! I didn't
May 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by GalvanicDennis Hopper? Wow! I didn't realize he was a conservative. Jackie Mason and Ron Silver have been two of the more outspoken conservatives. And of course, Dennis Miller bravely steps right out front to do a great job at poking fun at the Left. I still think a show with Miller and Jon Stewart doing a Huntley-Brinkley style Daily Show would be entertaining.
Actually Hopper, Eastwood and
May 9, 2007 - 16:14 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveActually Hopper, Eastwood and a few of the others listed are considered more Libertarian than anything. That isn't to say that Libertarians don't tend to be conservative. Just don't think that these guys necessarily follow the Republican party (which is becoming less and less conservative every day anyway).
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
Add Sylvester Stallone, James
May 9, 2007 - 16:11 ET by Hero SquadAdd Sylvester Stallone, James Caviezel and James Woods . Did anyone mention Robert Duvall? Does Fred Thompson count?
I still can't believe that Ron Silver is now on our list.
And wow, Norm MacDonald... cool!
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"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
Norm MacDonald is not a conse
May 9, 2007 - 16:16 ET by LeonNorm MacDonald is not a conservative.
He does an awesome Bob Dole
May 9, 2007 - 16:30 ET by Hero SquadHe does an awesome Bob Dole impersonation, though.
Oh, and he did attend Bush's inauguration in 2001.
*****
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
I like his Burt Reynolds--I m
May 9, 2007 - 17:14 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI like his Burt Reynolds--I mean Turd Ferguson too.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
and so is Adam Sandler.
May 9, 2007 - 16:55 ET by Gat New Yorkhe is and so is Adam Sandler.
Dennis Hopper? The original
May 9, 2007 - 16:46 ET by Dan The Man 2Dennis Hopper? The original Easy Rider hippie along with Captian America?
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
Dennis Hopper was in a great "Twilight Zone"
May 10, 2007 - 01:20 ET by Carl KolchakDennis Hopper was in a great "Twilight Zone" episode, that hopefully the "LA Times" doesn't find out about. It was one of the few hour long episodes, and he played this racist guy who starts out on a street corner spreading Nazi hate, but noone pays any attention to him. He has a Jewish fatherly figure who takes care of him, which is kinda ironic, but then Hopper's character starts getting visits from a shadowy character who starts telling him how to spread his hate. He keeps getting instructions from this shadowy character, and he then starts rising and getting more and more people to come listen to him. I won't give the rest of it away, but it is one of the best "Twilight Zone" episodes I have seen.
"The Chancellor-the late chancellor-was only part correct. He was obsolete. But so was the State, the entity he worshiped. Any state, any entity, any ideology that fails to recognize the worth, the dignity, the rights of man, that state is obsolete. A case to be filed under "M" for Mankind in the Twilight Zone" Rod Serling
I remeber that one, very pro
May 10, 2007 - 02:46 ET by Dan The Man 2I remeber that one, very prophetic.
Nuke em til they glow then shoot em in the dark. -- save my gun, shoot a liberal.
I think I deserve to be beate
May 9, 2007 - 15:59 ET by BeowulfI think I deserve to be beaten about the head and neck Dr. How the heck could I have forgotten Gary Senise??? Maybe it's because this is my third Monday this week (hey, I'm trying to make up some excuse, okay)...
If Mr. Senise reads these blogs (and it wouldn't surprise me), I sincerely apologize. He is one of the most honest and outspoken people I can think of. He defines the true and intended meaning of activist. This is a man who devoutly walks the walk...
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Bo Derek
May 9, 2007 - 16:30 ET by bigtimerBo Derek
Oops...see she was mentioned.
May 9, 2007 - 16:31 ET by bigtimerOops...see she was mentioned.
She's worth mentioning twice.
May 9, 2007 - 16:33 ET by Hero SquadShe's worth mentioning twice.
Bo Derek.
Three times.
*****
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
"10" times is more
May 9, 2007 - 16:35 ET by Mean Gene Dr. Love"10" times is more like it!
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
LOL fella's....Can't believe
May 9, 2007 - 17:04 ET by bigtimerLOL fella's....
Can't believe you beat MM to post those comments.
...wondered who was going to say '10' first.
You know who else is: Prince
May 9, 2007 - 17:10 ET by Gat New YorkYou know who else is: Prince . . . . maybe we should keep that one to ourselves.
Darn it BT, I was busy with
May 9, 2007 - 17:10 ET by MightyMouthDarn it BT, I was busy with little Leon and missed this one. Stupid liberal teenagers!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
LOL MM...Better you than me..
May 9, 2007 - 17:18 ET by bigtimerLOL MM...
Better you than me....(had my fill...er' fun yesterday for awhile)
I see fender and Leon are keeping everyone busy today...
Wed. is a good mid-week day to play with the guys...like a cat with a mouse.
Let's not forget Mr. Shy. O
May 9, 2007 - 17:18 ET by MrShyLet's not forget Mr. Shy. Okay, he is still a regeistered Demo, but that all changed on 9/11 (even a bit before) .... and, okay #2, he's not really famous... not yet :p
MrShy,Checked out your webs
May 9, 2007 - 17:27 ET by MightyMouthMrShy,
Checked out your website and MySpace. Very professionally done. I predict you are going places. Maybe you can help the polling a little being a registered dem (my wife still is btw). Those polls tend to call more dems then Repubs for some strange reason :-)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Wayne Newton is another good
May 9, 2007 - 16:34 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveWayne Newton is another good one...he also goes out and actually supports the troops (14 USO tours in less than 4 years). If you ever get to Vegas, see his show, it is entertaining.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
Charlie
May 9, 2007 - 17:00 ET by Mr. BishopWhile not a fan of country music, whatsoever, Charlie Daniels is a fantastic, well known conservative.
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"
Dude... lighten up..
Ah yes, Charlie Daniels never
May 9, 2007 - 17:34 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveAh yes, Charlie Daniels never one to mince words. Go read the current Charlie Daniels Soapbox article.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
Mr Voight is correct. Somethi
May 9, 2007 - 14:03 ET by BDMr Voight is correct.
Something I noticed last night while watching the History Channels presentation of "The Spanish American War" while they were discussing the "Yellow Journalists" such as Hearst and Pullitzer. They stated that the main stream media media of the day were essentially selecting stories/propagandizing for the purpose of getting the US into a war based on the ideology of a select group.
I would say that today, we are suffering from a similar event, but one that is diametrically opposite in political orientation, but propaganda none the less.
We have multitudes of stroes written telling us we are losing the GWOT/Iraqi Freedom, regardless of the facts of the ground. And they are creating their stories based on their ideology of a very select group of liberals.
Makes you wonder, what do you call this? Pink Journalism?
LOL BD
May 9, 2007 - 15:33 ET by acumenPink Journalism - I like it BD.
Was that a pig I just saw fly
May 9, 2007 - 14:07 ET by Prester JohnWas that a pig I just saw flying by my window?
I think it's time to buy "Runaway Train"
May 9, 2007 - 14:15 ET by Carl KolchakI think it's time to buy "Runaway Train" on dvd. I have it on VHS somewhere, but not on dvd. Voight is absolutely brilliant in "Runaway Train". I like it when Rebecca Demorney's character calls Manny an animal to which he replies "No, worse...human" Erik Roberts is also brilliant, and the guy who plays Rankin is good too. And don't forget T.K. Carter as one of the train operators, as he provides some good humor.
"We are on our way to Las Vegas to see our close and personal friend Wayne Newton, why are you collecting tickets?"
"Runaway Train"He
May 9, 2007 - 14:26 ET by MightyMouth"Runaway Train"
He was pretty good in Deliverance too, although that character was 180 degrees different than the one in "train". Just shows how versitile an actor he is. btw, netflix has both movies on dvd.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I own John Voight's old Chr
May 9, 2007 - 14:52 ET by balboaI own John Voight's old Chrysler Le Baron convertible.
Well balboa, I hope you did
May 9, 2007 - 15:05 ET by MightyMouthWell balboa, I hope you didn't pay a premium for it, because if John didn't sell it to you in person, you got ripped! :-)
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Pro-dentite Bal
May 9, 2007 - 15:21 ET by acumenJust compare the teeth marks on the pencil in the glove box Bal. :)
And yes Noel, I am shocked. But good on John....
Compare the teeth marks to
May 9, 2007 - 15:58 ET by Hero SquadCompare the teeth marks in that pencil to the Jon Voight bite on my arm. Maybe Tim Watley can help us with that.
Here's a fun site that shows us just how conservative and liberal our Hollywood actors really are... Celebpolitics.com
Jon Voight isn't on the list. But something tells me he might get a Hot Shot debut in the top 10 pretty soon.
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"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
You know, little moments li
May 9, 2007 - 16:08 ET by balboaYou know, little moments like this make messageboards worth it. :-)
OMG! The Princess Bride tur
May 9, 2007 - 16:15 ET by MightyMouthOMG! The Princess Bride turns out to be the number 2 most liberal movie!!
I LOVED that movie! How many more of my dreams will be dashed by the despicable left?
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Their list is based on the pa
May 9, 2007 - 16:22 ET by Hero SquadTheir list is based on the participants in the movie rather than the actual contents. So to avoid indirectly contributing money to liberal causes, maybe check to see if your local library has a copy and check it out whenever you need your 'fix."
Fortunately, "Ferris Bueller" is on the conservative list (thanks, no doubt, to Ben Stein), so feel free to purchase and watch over and over again.
*****
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
Thanks for trying to consol
May 9, 2007 - 16:27 ET by MightyMouthThanks for trying to console me Hero, but I am still crushed, crushed I tell ya!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
You killed my father. Now pre
May 9, 2007 - 16:32 ET by Hero SquadYou killed my father. Now prepare to die!
(still attempting to console.)
*****
"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
"Inconceivable!"
May 9, 2007 - 16:37 ET by MightyMouth"Inconceivable!"
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
China Syndrome is rated way too low
May 9, 2007 - 16:45 ET by RJChina Syndrome is rated way too low on the liberal list, both for the actress (Fonda) and the subject (nuclear energy is evil)
Just having Fonda in the cr
May 9, 2007 - 16:48 ET by MightyMouthJust having Fonda in the credits should automatically move it to the top, or require a catagory unto itself.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
May 9, 2007 - 18:10 ET by The PresbyterIf you're ever short on cash,
May 9, 2007 - 21:48 ET by dahliatraversI own John Voight's old Chrysler Le Baron convertible.
If you're ever short on cash, e-bay city.
If he has only visited Newsbu
May 9, 2007 - 14:25 ET by ucIf he has only visited Newsbusters.org in the past couple days he knows I too share his views and concerns. And, to think, I only spent two days as an extra with Spielberg, McConoghty(sp?), Morgan Freeman, Pete Postlewaite(sp?), and Paul Gulfoyle among others. This was a story to tell before Gulfoyle ended up as "Brass" on CSI.
Is sanity breaking out in Hol
May 9, 2007 - 14:34 ET by dscottIs sanity breaking out in Hollyweird????? Don't forget he played a small part in National Treasure, good movie.
“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
Voight: fresh air amongst the toxic minds of Hollywood.
May 9, 2007 - 14:51 ET by PlaceboAt last, a breath of fresh air amongst the polluted and toxic minds of Hollywood. Voight hit the proverbial nail on the head. He revealed that, not all, in Hollywood are leftist sheep, willing to be cajoled and deceived, while being led to the abattoir.
He's shattering my theory tha
May 9, 2007 - 16:00 ET by Hero SquadHe's shattering my theory that actors lack the capacity to think for themselves on matters of politics.
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"Was it a millionaire who said 'Imagine no possessions?'" - Elvis Costello
Poor John Voight
May 9, 2007 - 14:54 ET by c5thenHe's probably ruined his career. Not only does he come out on National Liberal Network and sound conservative, but he had the gall to speak poorly of Her Highness.
Just random chance and statistics means that there has to be SOME conservatives working in the entertainment industry. But most of them have been trained over the years to keep their mouths shut if they ever want to work.
so refreshing
May 9, 2007 - 15:04 ET by LilyPearlThat is so refreshing to hear from one of the really great actors in Hollywood. Add Stephen Baldwin the list of actors who actually have a grasp of reality Also, I think Adam Sandler is conservative, too when it comes to voting.
If Steven does have a grasp o
May 9, 2007 - 16:06 ET by Beowulf