Hollywood Liberals Think We Care!

Do the Stars in Hollywood really think we care about their political views? I may find their views interesting, insightful, stupid, delusioned, or just plain dumb. I for one don't care, I usually hear the remark and then quickly forget it, the problem when a Star makes a negative political impression on me is that I will no longer contribute any of my hard earned dollars to advance their wealth. This is the case with Jessica Lange, her remarks below were so at odds with my fantasy of her from the roles she has portrayed, that I can no longer watch her in good faith.

On September 25, actress Jessica Lange weighed in forcefully against the American government and its plans for Iraq. Lange was in Spain to receive the Donostia Award for career achievement at the San Sebastian film festival. The following is a translation from the Spanish press of her comments originally made in English.

"As far as the political situation in the US is concerned, we are facing a dangerous and extremely unfortunate administration. The way I see it, the presidential election was stolen by George W. Bush and ever since we have all been suffering the consequences. I think that the most recent thing with Iraq is absolute insanity, and I cannot believe that there is not opposition to it on a more global scale and that there is not more opposition in the country on the part of the sane people, including politicians, but also students and artists.

"There has to be a movement to really oppose what Bush is proposing, because it is unconstitutional, immoral and basically illegal. I find it particularly reprehensible the way he acts like he was in a western, intimidating the rest of the world. What can I say? I hate Bush; I despise him and his entire administration, everything he represents and everything he has tried to do, not only internationally, which is horrific, but domestically as well.

"In my country the atmosphere is poisoned. Unbreathable for those of us who are not on the right. So thank you for inviting me to this festival and allowing me to leave there for a few days."

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying Jessica Lange had no business making this statement, I just don't think it should have been made in Spain at an award ceremony while the President is waiting for action from the Congress and UN.

Why do the Stars persist in foisting their political views on the public. I foist my views on everyone I come into contact with in my personal life, but I don't do it when I'm speaking before a group during a ceremony or when conducting training.

Ever since the Democrats in Washington started going to Hollywood to fill their campaign coffers, the Stars have started to believe their opinions mean something. As far as I am concerned, their opinions and views carry the same weight as mine, one vote.

Of course, I guess this article falls under the ole saw about not discussing politics or religion in polite company. These two subjects are sure to get a lively discussion going...