The “Clueless” star and animal rights activist, Alicia Silverstone, was the guest directly following the Rosie/Elisabeth dust-up, and it looked like she snubbed Hasselbeck, or did she just make a mistake? When approaching from the token non-liberal’s side of the stage, Silverstone stepped up onto the platform with the couch to greet the hosts and instead of greeting the pregnant Republican in the brightly colored dress, the PETA activist walked right by Hasselbeck’s outstretched hands. The Republican host actually touched the actress’ arms to welcome her, but Silverstone moved past Hasselbeck and clearly greeted Behar, who was standing directly beside Hasselbeck. She then hugged all of the hosts except Hasselbeck (YouTube video here).
Now, maybe Silverstone just didn’t see Hasselbeck, but she noticed Joy Behar who was less than two feet away from the source of the “Republican crap.” During the interview, she did nominally answer Hasselbeck’s questions, but the actress tended to look at the pregnant Republican for a short interval, and then finished the question by looking elsewhere, usually at Rosie, who she frequently touched affectionately. So, was it a snub? The first 15 seconds sure look it, but Silverstone was minimally polite to Hasselbeck during the actual interview. Much of the Internet billed it as a snub.
Also, during the interview, Rosie told the vegan (consumes zero animal products—no dairy, fish, meat, not even by-products like enzymes) Silverstone that her ten-year-old daughter stopped eating meat three years earlier. None of the hosts questioned the safety of a vegan diet on children (emphasis mine throughout):
O’DONNELL: Do you know my daughter is turning ten, and she decided like three years ago -- she’s like, “I don’t want any meat.” And I was like, “really what are you going to eat?”
SILVERSTONE: (sympathetic and admiring) Awww, “W hat are you going to eat?” Call me.
O’DONNELL: She eats vegetables. She eats everything else—like rice and soy, she just loves animals too…
SILVERSTONE: (breaking in) And it’s so much healthier.
O’DONNELL: (continuing)…she just loves animals too, she just can’t do it.
Recent Recent government studies have shown that children and pregnant women actually are harmed by a vegan diet (from the BBC):
Professor [Lindsay] Allen [from the US Agricultural Service] said: There have been sufficient studies clearly showing that when women avoid all animal foods, their babies are born small, they grow very slowly and they are developmentally retarded, possibly permanently."
"If you're talking about feeding young children, pregnant women and lactating women, I would go as far as to say it is unethical to withhold these foods [animal source foods] during that period of life."
She was especially critical of parents who imposed a vegan lifestyle on their children, denying them milk, cheese, butter and meat.
"There's absolutely no question that it's unethical for parents to bring up their children as strict vegans," she told the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
I guess the idea of basic civility and politeness doesn’t apply to a B-list actress who thinks that restricting growing children to a malnourishing vegan diet is “healthier” and the movie “Excess Baggage” was a good idea.
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B-list is too kind. Besides "
May 27, 2007 - 08:41 ET by NortonalecB-list is too kind. Besides "Clueless" and her short-lived t.v. show, what else has she done? If she did snub Elisabeth she has shown the world her lack of class. Just another example of the anger and hate that has infected the dems.
Is there such a thing as a Q-list actor?
Nortonalec
Politeness Optional
May 27, 2007 - 08:45 ET by allanfFor some reason, civility seems optional on the part of the left wing. That happend when you have an entitlement mentality.
It is also worth noting that
May 27, 2007 - 10:19 ET by Gat New YorkIt is also worth noting that Elizabeth is a Boston College graduate while Rosie Bag O'Donuts and Aleasha have zero college. The latter two are in no way role models anyone would want.
F-list.
May 27, 2007 - 10:19 ET by muh-oonF-list.
Alicia Silverstone -
May 27, 2007 - 10:59 ET by SportPoliticsWhat else has she done ? Well, she told us there on Rosie that her rescued bitch pitbull puts her paws on her husband in bed, then looks at her and says " I've got him he's mine ", and makes her jealous. She further stated that the pitbull " wants him ".
So, I guess as far as what else has she done, she introduced us to her personal bestiality family problems.
I would expect nothing less
May 27, 2007 - 08:48 ET by c5thenfrom the "High School" mentality that seems to be the pinacle of the Hollywood activist type intellect. To hear that Silverstone is also a "vegan" and a PETA member tells me that she was type cast in her role for "Clueless".
A number of studies have shown that while the vegan diet is marginally nutritious for adults (they still suffer from protein deficency on a prolonged vegan diet) it is positively life-threatening for children. Rosie is guilty of child endangerment if she allows her adopted daughter to choose a vegan diet at 10 years old (let alone at 7 as shee says). That is far too young to be able to adequately understand all the ramifications.
The day that "politician" became a career choice is the day we started losing the Republic
I love animals, too...they're
May 27, 2007 - 08:54 ET by sublight68I love animals, too...they're delicious!
*ba-da-bump* "Thank yo
May 27, 2007 - 09:59 ET by bretzysdude*ba-da-bump* "Thank you! Good night, everybody! I'll be here all week! Try the veal!"
Oops, except for the clueless Alicia...
Alicia Silverstone is a very
May 27, 2007 - 09:18 ET by Roger the ShrubberAlicia Silverstone is a very important, relevant figure in Hollywood today. Like me.
Sincerely,
Dustin "Screech" Diamond
Funny thing is, Screech was a
May 27, 2007 - 09:33 ET by zfFunny thing is, Screech was a major part of a popular TV show (and a clean, positive one at that) while Alicia Silverstone had the one success with "Clueless" and that has been pretty much it. <g>
What are you talking about? S
May 27, 2007 - 12:13 ET by Roger the ShrubberWhat are you talking about? She had a seriously-minor role in "Scooby-Doo 2"!
"Saved by the Bell" was one of the worst sitcoms ever made. EVER. And I am talking about some really bad sitcoms. Like "Joannie Loves Chachi", "Hello Larry", "AfterMASH", and "Joey".
One word: "My Mother the
May 27, 2007 - 12:27 ET by botgOne word: "My Mother the Car"
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Isn't that more like four w
May 27, 2007 - 12:38 ET by Free StinkerIsn't that more like four words? ;-)
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Fred Thompson and Ann Coulter walk into a bar. The bar is instantly destroyed because that much awesome cannot be contained in one building.
forgot <<double sarc
May 27, 2007 - 12:43 ET by botgforgot <<double sarc off>>
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
That would be quadruple. :
May 27, 2007 - 12:45 ET by Free StinkerThat would be quadruple. :-)
/Math Obsession Off
Developmentally disabled peop
May 28, 2007 - 00:11 ET by kathleenirishDevelopmentally disabled people loved it. Just like they love, "Disney Channel" and pro-wrestling.
" 'Fred's Slacks' is a winner!!"
On horrible TV
May 28, 2007 - 06:02 ET by UnsaneSaved By The Bell was horrible. I much prefer the sitcom about some Pink Floyd fans in high school called Saved By The Division Bell. :-)
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Division Bell?
May 28, 2007 - 06:07 ET by Cool ArrowSo I opened my door to my enemies
In hope we could wipe the slate clean.
I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.
Lost For Words
May 28, 2007 - 06:19 ET by Unsane...but they told me to "please go f!#k myself,
you know, you just can't win.
"It doesn't have to be like this. All we need to do is make sure we keep talking..." - Pink Floyd, "Keep Talking", from The Division Bell (1994)
Hey now, it may have been one
May 28, 2007 - 06:15 ET by zfHey now, it may have been one "of the worst sitcoms ever" but at least it didn't have bizarre left-wing messages, "hip" kids having sex and...wait for it...Rosie O.
Screech was my favorite!! L
May 27, 2007 - 11:42 ET by motherbeltHey!! Don't diss Screech! He was my favorite!! LOL
You forgot the /Sarcasm off
May 27, 2007 - 11:45 ET by Free StinkerYou forgot the /Sarcasm off switch ;-)
Who says I was being sarcasti
May 27, 2007 - 11:59 ET by Roger the ShrubberWho says I was being sarcastic?
Whoops. Almost forgot: </sarc off>
And he whipped Horeshack's bu
May 27, 2007 - 11:46 ET by botgAnd he whipped Horeshack's butt in celebrity boxing
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
botg
May 27, 2007 - 11:52 ET by shawn228Did you see the one where Barry Williams go ko'd by Danny Bonaducci?
I don't recall (h/t Sandy Bur
May 27, 2007 - 12:02 ET by botgI don't recall (h/t Sandy Burglar, Alberto Gonzales)
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
I just love how liberals sele
May 27, 2007 - 09:38 ET by drillanwrI just love how liberals selectively and blatantly ignore scientific facts.
WE ARE MEAT EATERS by design (intelligent or nature ... whatever). All you have to do is look at our teeth. (This IS how the scientists decided which dinosaurs were herbivores or carnivores or omnivores). Humans are, by design or nature, omnivores. We have sharp sets of teeth in the front for biting, tearing, gnashing at meat ... pulling it free from the bone. While the side and back teeth are for chewing. These "chewing" teeth are the wider flatter sets that resemble the full sets (front included) of herbivore dinosaurs. The carnivores had much more "sinister" teeth in the front for tearing away at their prey.
The fact that we are also mammals shows protein is a primary source in our diets. While too much of anything has adverse effects on the human body system, the key has always been a balanced diet. And children NEED FAT during development in the womb, infancy and developmental years for the brain to thrive. (I have a 7 yr. old Down Syndrome daughter who I nursed for a full 12 months because Mother's Milk had enzymes and nutrients the processed formulas did not, to aid in brain development. (I had wanted to nurse for a couple months and then switch to formula, but the bugger would NOT take a bottle ... perhaps through "Intelligent Design"?) Through her 7 years of being exposed to people in the MR/DD profession she has always gotten very high marks. In addition, our family doctor, since infancy, charted her growth on both the DS and typical child growth charts. She blew away the DS charts and he resorted to just the typical growth chart ... where she is above the average percentiles.
I am a big meat eater (loves me my steak). I ate plenty of meat, and fish, during my pregnancy (I did not know my daughter was DS while I carried her). She was born only a week earlier than her expected due date and weighed in at 7' 6" (average). She was plump and healthy, not tiny like most DS babies are. As soon as she could eat table food she couldn't, and still can't, get enough meat. She can put away a whole steak herself. She is tall and lean (again, not typical of DS) and very active and athletic. Also, she is sharp as a knife! She began working the TV remote at 9 months, and has been booting up and running the computer for her games since 2 yrs. old (in addition to working every TV, VCR, and DVD player in the house). I can't swear that all of this is due to a meat diet, but I am certain her development is dependant upon a highly nutritious and balanced diet.
As for Alicia: Shortly after her "Clueless" fame her weight became an issue. As with anything "Hollywood" you are not a person or individual, but business fodder. If she hoped to continue acting she had to deal with her "freshman fat". Obviously, she has chosen the vegan life style, with the "I love the poor animals" reasoning. <W on the forehead> WHAT-EVERRRR!!! And to her snubbing rudeness to EH ... Zero class act.
As for Rosie: It shows her lack of adult intellect that she allows her 7 (10) yr. old to make major life decisions. I suppose Rosie would argue her kids should have the right to vote too??!! Especially since her son Parker has such strong anti-Bush opinions ...
P.S. Mmmmmmm! They're grilling steaks on Fox and Friends!!! Gimmie one!!
Now now drillanwr
May 27, 2007 - 10:48 ET by SportPoliticsNow now drillanwr, don't you DARE use science against the animal lovers. When it comes to being omnivores, our resident liberal vegans are obviously on the cutting edge of evolution and are the greatest mutations mankind can currently hope for. I endorse a massive breeding program as we have in them the key to our genetic future,
Sincerely,
Left wing wacko
Malnourished Vegan Children
May 27, 2007 - 09:47 ET by P.J. GladnickThe most malnourished kids in America are probably the children of vegan celebs living in Beverly Hills or Malibu. We need to send an emergency food truck filled with hot dogs and hamburgers to those plighted areas to feed the children properly.
We need to send an emergency
May 27, 2007 - 11:30 ET by Dave RWe need to send an emergency food truck filled with hot dogs and hamburgers to those plighted areas to feed the children properly.
And hope the truck doesn't get hi-jacked by Michael Moore and/or Rosie O'Donnell somewhere along the way.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-Neal Boortz
Loth as I am to lower the t
May 27, 2007 - 10:02 ET by Jack BauerLoth as I am to lower the tone of the conversation into the gutter...
BUT was it really wise for the still babelicious and straight Alicia (call me anytime Blondie) to ask a renowned militant Lesbian...
Oh, great. I'm about to thr
May 27, 2007 - 10:21 ET by bretzysdudeOh, great. I'm about to throw up from the pictures entering into my mind.
Ah, the great intellect tha
May 27, 2007 - 10:23 ET by Free StinkerAh, the great intellect that is Alicia Silverstone . . .
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Fred Thompson and Ann Coulter walk into a bar. The bar is instantly destroyed because that much awesome cannot be contained in one building.
What would you say to a Thomp
May 27, 2007 - 10:50 ET by dmntd1What would you say to a Thompson/Rice presidential ticket?
Please make sure your train of thought carries freight.
We're Saved!
May 27, 2007 - 10:55 ET by Free StinkerI would say "We're Saved!"
I just hope Connie allows us to draft her for V.P.
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Fred Thompson and Ann Coulter walk into a bar. The bar is instantly destroyed because that much awesome cannot be contained in one building.
To bad someone couldn't bri
May 27, 2007 - 15:25 ET by mlongTo bad someone couldn't bring up the recent case of the child who died because their parents forced a vegan diet and he died of starvation.
http://news.bbc.co.u...
OH MY GOD! Alicia totally dis
May 27, 2007 - 19:50 ET by balboaOH MY GOD! Alicia totally dissed her! It's just like that time at lunch? After 4th period? And she, like totally went off on Liz? That was right after Home Ec? What a, like, total skank!
Who wants to braid my hair?
Alicia Silverstone
May 27, 2007 - 19:58 ET by shawn228What Alicia did was totally tacky. What I found even more tacky was the students at UM the other day, did anyone check this out? Andrew Card was receiving an honorary degree and was met with jeers and boos including faculty members
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Da-237Cgqc&mode=related&search=
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007May25/0,4670,UMassCard,00.html
The boos and catcalls _ including those from faculty members who stood onstage with Card _ drowned out Provost Charlena Seymour's remarks as she awarded the honorary doctorate in public service. Protesters claim Card lied to the American people in the early days of the Iraq war and should not have been honored at the graduate student commencement.
Card smiled slightly while Seymour spoke and raised his hand in thanks, then sat down without speaking.
Afterward he ignored a reporter's question about the protesters. "It was a great honor and a privilege to be here," he said.
The protests were mainly contained to an area in the back of the campus arena, though many of the faculty members onstage joined the three- to four- minute outburst.
One faculty member onstage held a sign: "Card _ no honor, no degree." Another sign said, "War criminals go home."
Chancellor John Lombardi declined to comment on the protests or Card's honorary degree.
Before the commencement ceremony, about 100 faculty members and students sang anti-war songs, handed out leaflets and waved signs outside the arena.
Sigrid Schmalzer, an assistant professor of history, said she believes Card was honored because he's well-connected and UMass thought he could somehow help the school.
"For the university to so cynically disregard the question of intellectual integrity when it becomes convenient to pursue money and power is the wrong message to send," she said.
Card, a former Massachusetts lawmaker who received his undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina, has said he was honored to be selected and is a supporter of UMass.
Opponents tried unsuccessfully for days leading up to the ceremony to get the university to change its mind.
"Andrew Card was Bush's chief of staff from 2000 to 2006. By about 2004, he should be saying, 'Look, either these policies change, or I'm going to resign,'" said economics instructor John Stifler.
I'll stop eating animals when
May 30, 2007 - 19:42 ET by Bob McI'll stop eating animals when animals stop eating people.
bob -- fair enough
May 30, 2007 - 19:44 ET by misterbillbob -- fair enough--I don't like the thought of ending up as a predator's dinner.
I'll stop eating animals when
May 30, 2007 - 19:50 ET by Clear thinkerI'll stop eating animals when we run out of them.
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