I need some names

[murielm99]

of conservative movie stars and celebrities who are outspoken.

I am used to assholes who say that liberal celebrities think their opinions matter more than others. These assholes say this without any proof. But when the asshole in question is the publisher of a local newspaper, and he publishes an editorial on this worn-out subject, I think he needs an answer.

Thanks in advance.

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Jerry Doyle, former of "Babylon Five" (Garibaldi)

now a Sean Hannity-wannabe talk show host.

[Mythsaje]

3. Why am I not surprised?

He always looked like a dick to me.

[no_hypocrisy]

8. I knew him. He is. n/t

[Mythsaje]

2. Drop me a link to the local paper

And I'll light him up. :evilgrin:

[murielm99]

7. Okay.

http://www.journalstandard.com/articles/2006/12/03/opinion/opinion93.txt

I wonder why he is writing this NOW. It is in no way timely. There are momentous things going on in the world, and he writes drivel about celebrity opinions?

[Mythsaje]

12. All in all, it's not that bad a column...

Mostly it struck me as a "who cares what they say?" piece.

Here's the e-mail I sent him...

Dear Mr. Trosley,


Some people who are in the public eye feel they have an obligation to speak out against things they believe are wrong. There are millions of Americans who share the thoughts of the Dixie Chicks and do not have the ear of the mainstream press. To hear someone in the limelight saying these things feels a lot like vindication to those who've been more or less ignored for the past several years.

People on the right don't need to look far to find someone echoing their sentiments--all they have to do is turn on Rush Limbaugh, Michael Medved, Michael Savage, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly--heck, ANY FOX "News" talking head--or pick up Ann Coulter's latest book of libel, venom, and misdirection.

There are very few in television media these days that actually speak to the thoughts of those on the "left" (though it's arguable that these aren't really leftists, but generally mainstream liberals or progressives who've been mischaracterized by the talking heads as being "extreme" when they're anything but) is MSNBC's Keith Olbermann. On Comedy Central you have Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert who speak to this segment of the population, but, ironically, none of these people actually consider themselves "liberals." They simply share some of the same concerns as those who do.

This vacuum leaves a lot of room for celebrities to step up to the mic and say things that many of us believe need to be said, particularly since our voices are more or less ignored by the Corporate Media--of which I needn't remind you--you are most definitely a part. I have to wonder if you cheered for the war as excitedly as the rest of the corporate media did, neglecting to ask the questions that any responsible journalist should have asked.

The rightward slant of the corporate media is obvious to those Americans who can still think critically and this editorial is a prime example of what I mean. I notice that you don't bother to criticize those who offer opinions favorable to the other sector of the population. As with all such pieces, the language and choice of targets speaks volumes as to the prejudices and assumptions of the writer.

The Dixie Chicks, in saying things that few others had the nerve to say, probably gained as many fans as they lost. The people who can't accept their right to criticize misguided policy and a President who has all but said he doesn't care what the people think (you know, the folks really in charge) should seriously examine their own prejudices and loyalties.

There are many of us who thank God (or any deity of choice) that someone has the courage to say publically what we've all been saying to one another. This administration has been like a runaway train, more interested in fulfilling the desires of its corporate partners than seeing to the needs and wishes of the American people. And it's important that someone with the ability to be heard above the din says as much.

If you don't like what they have to say, that's just too bad. They're obviously not speaking on your behalf. They're speaking on ours.

Thank you,


Saje Williams
Monsters are People too
The Infinity Project
http://www.sajewilliams.com

[proud2BlibKansan]

4. Patricia Heaton

Dennis Miller

Ben Stein

[dddem]

5. Patricia Heaton

Of Everybody Loves Raymond. She's a member of Feminists for Life, a pro-life group.

[Horse with no Name]

9. Heaton is NOT pro-life

She is ANTI-Choice.

[dddem]

11. sorry

I stand corrected. I am going to have to start using the correct terminology in order to convey the right impression. For instance, I've stopped calling myself a 'Christian' for fear of being associated with the people who support all the things that, in my opinion, Jesus abhorred. I consider myself a 'follower of the teachings of Christ'. These days, I believe there is a difference.
Please forgive.
Peace.

[Horse with no Name]

15. No animosity towards you

But I simply loathe that self-serving heap of inhumanity that IS Patricia Heaton. She doesn't care about life. She is simply an inhumane sloth who seeks to take other's choice away.
Don't let them take away your right to be a Christian. I've reconciled myself that I am a Christian. People whom I consider to be moneychangers in the temple are simply Christianists.
Big difference.

[dddem]

17. Thanks

And I agree about Ms. Heaton. When she spoke during the Schiavo debacle I lost all respect for her. Deborah Barone I like. Patricia Heaton, not so much.
Peace.

[Viva_La_Revolution]

24. Have you checked out the Red Letter Christians?

The Red Letter Christians are a network of effective, progressive, Christian communicators urging an open, honest and public dialogue on issues of faith and politics. We believe and seek to put in to action the red letter words in the Holy Bible spoken by Jesus. The goal of the group is to advance the message that our faith cannot be reduced to only two hot button social issues - abortion and homosexuality. Fighting poverty, caring for the environment, advancing peace, promoting strong families, and supporting a consistent ethic of life are all critical moral and biblical values.
http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=about_us.redletterchristians

[dddem]

27. Thank you!

I just added this site to my favorites - I'll review it at length later. I'm sure I'm not alone, but I used to be a Catholic - now, I don't know. But I want something more than just my words and opinions for my kids. I appreciate your response.
Peace.

[havocmom]

6. Don't forget Chuck Heston, Ahhhnold & Reagan!

Talk about movie stars who parlay fame into political clout!

[greenbriar]

10. Fred Thompson of Law and Order

I stopped watching it when he came to be DA

HE is a prick

[stevedeshazer]

13. Ronald Reagan

Mel Gibson

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Bruce Willis

Ben Stein

Chuck Norris

Kelsey Grammer

Tom Selleck

Bo Derek

Tony Danza

Right wingers all.

[LSK]

14. William Baldwin

[pdxmom]

20. I thought Stephen Baldwin was the conservative brother? nt

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

21. I thought Stephen Baldwin was the Republican born again.

[Blue Belle]

23. Nope... Stephen Baldwin.

I get them confused too.

[LSK]

30. ok, you are all correct, I am confusing my Baldwins

[EstimatedProphet]

16. How could we forget Mel Gibson?

[PurityOfEssence]

26. Mel Gibson doesn't fit the bill; he's much more to the left

Yeah, he's a religious nut, yeah he's a blistering anti-semite, yeah he's got a bit of a problem with women, but his stances on lots of other things are surprisingly liberal. He's not an anti-tax nut, he's vigorously opposed to the war, he's for social programs, he's an avid conspiracy theorist and he's against corporatism. His current movie, "Apocalypto" is a metaphor for society destroying itself and is a deliberate shot at Bush, whom he doesn't like.

The guy's a classic mixed bag and he treats his employees very well.

This doesn't forgive his many faults, but he simply isn't a monarchist like so many others are; there are many more conservative people in show business than people expect.

Here are a few more:

Heather Locklear
Bruce Willis
Gavin Pollone

[Mythsaje]

29. Heather Locklear?

Oh, so she's not only scary thin to the point of ugliness, she's also a freeper?

Double-ick.

[radfringe]

18. not so much any more - but CHARLTON HESTON

[pdxmom]

19. Dennis Miller. N/T

[Blue Belle]

22. Ben Stein

Bo Derrek, Tom Selleck, Kelsey Grammar, Angie Harmon

[ComerPerro]

25. war profiteer Toby Keith

[Bluerthanblue]

28. rush limpball-