[betraaaus]

Goerge loony (all my mis-spellings are on purpose) is one of the WORST of the hollywood idiot crowd.

How so? What did he do that makes him such an idiot? Donating millions to charity? Raising funds for the survivors of 9/11? Maybe if he got his own talkshow and yelled at some liberals that would be of more use than actually raising real assistance to the victims of 9/11. Depending on ones politics, I guess hate is more valuable than compassion.

[ivandiadser]

And by all means, continue to rip Mr.Clooney apart, I have no interest in his credibility or any words that happen to spew from his mouth.

I just wanted to point out that no matter how fun it may be, it's basically conservatives shooting liberal fish in a barrel. Which, I'm sure, also sounds incredibly appealing to many.

Ripping him apart? Hmmmm....a bit hyperbolic, I think.

[Fellionas]

Ripping him apart? Hmmmm....a bit hyperbolic, I think.

A bit, yea. How about "politely evaluating and arriving at a not so positive conclusion."

[alex_loudermilk]

and is glad to be on "the right side of history".

Um, do you knoow something we don't george? How can you tell if your beliefs are the "right side of history" before the history is even known??

If anyone needed evidence that liberals are as arrogant as conservatives, this should be it.

My God, the complete lack of humility on display when it comes to political discourse is truly breathtaking. EVERYONE, and I mean EVERYONE, knows the answers.

I really don't see what he has done wrong reading that article. It has to do with his reaction to being called a traitor by some people on account for him speaking out about things he feels the government is doing wrong. I don't know what all those things are with which he disagrees (the war being a mistake was mentioned, but hardly a radical view in America but a common one whether one agrees with it or not). Even the founders of the nation got such accusations hurled at them by loyalists. It seems quite American--and even argued to be a duty by many Americans including the founders--to speak out about whatever you feel the goverment may be doing wrong. In fact, that is why the nation's founders put the right to petition and redress in the constitution along with freedom of speech and the press.

[RogHammon]

I really don't see what he has done wrong reading that article. It has to do with his reaction to being called a traitor by some people on account for him speaking out about things he feels the government is doing wrong. I don't know what all those things are with which he disagrees (the war being a mistake was mentioned, but hardly a radical view in America but a common one whether one agrees with it or not). Even the founders of the nation got such accusations hurled at them by loyalists. It seems quite American--and even argued to be a duty by many Americans including the founders--to speak out about whatever you feel the goverment may be doing wrong. In fact, that is why the nation's founders put the right to petition and redress in the constitution along with freedom of speech and the press.

It may be that he IS on the right side of history. He has the right to say whatever he wants. It is the tone and the attitude that is grist for the humor mill.

He makes a statement about being a "traitor" - something which can result in death or imprisonment elsewhere, but here it is a way of bringing attention to a wealthy celebrity. He knows that his comments will never get him in trouble, but he uses words that are acceptable coming from a brave man, not from someone as safe as he is. There are Americans and Iraqis being killed right now in Iraq. I don't really want to hear Clooney giving self-serving speeches. Of course he has every right to say it - but I still find it repellent.

[Quaganoca]

It may be that he IS on the right side of history. He has the right to say whatever he wants. It is the tone and the attitude that is grist for the humor mill.

He makes a statement about being a "traitor" - something which can result in death or imprisonment elsewhere, but here it is a way of bringing attention to a wealthy celebrity. He knows that his comments will never get him in trouble, but he uses words that are acceptable coming from a brave man, not from someone as safe as he is. There are Americans and Iraqis being killed right now in Iraq. I don't really want to hear Clooney giving self-serving speeches. Of course he has every right to say it - but I still find it repellent.

I can't tell what his tone is, though, from an article, especially one written by someone else putting him in a light of the writer's choosing. Unfortunately it is common for some people to hurl the comment 'traitor' at those with whom they do not agree. It's a cheap and self-serving ploy to discredit others and I'm sure that alot of regulars here may recall having had the term hurled at them on occasion by a detractor. 'Traitor' has to do with treason which is very particular as to intent and acts, and it is a very abused term.

Insofar as others dying in Iraq, I don't think that it speaks ill of him to speak his mind if he feels it is wrong. Millions did that with Vietnam too.

[AnimeThat]

But he is sooo handsome! Handsome is a talent, right?

[zooworms]

How so? What did he do that makes him such an idiot? Donating millions to charity? Raising funds for the survivors of 9/11? Maybe if he got his own talkshow and yelled at some liberals that would be of more use than actually raising real assistance to the victims of 9/11. Depending on ones politics, I guess hate is more valuable than compassion.

He has shown how willing he is to join the general hollywood idiot crowd with his comments. His arrogance is beyond belief.

He really IS making himself out to be a complete ass. Like most of them.

Oh and that nice old george loonie raised funds for 9/11 survivors AND donated to charity. I'm not sure what these are worth, considering his latest antics.

[Xxmlqevq]

I can't tell what his tone is, though, from an article, especially one written by someone else putting him in a light of the writer's choosing. Unfortunately it is common for some people to hurl the comment 'traitor' at those with whom they do not agree. It's a cheap and self-serving ploy to discredit others and I'm sure that alot of regulars here may recall having had the term hurled at them on occasion by a detractor. 'Traitor' has to do with treason which is very particular as to intent and acts, and it is a very abused term.

How dare you say that! obviously you are a no good murderous traitor!!! (tongue firmly planted in cheek).
Seriously, nobody really thinks Clooney is a traitor (unless they are missing their medication). I only hope he is forced to watch his own bad movies for all of eternity!!

[Azzi_Kahlila]

I just wanted to point out that no matter how fun it may be, it's basically conservatives shooting liberal fish in a barrel. Which, I'm sure, also sounds incredibly appealing to many.

Yup, that's what we like to do, shoot people. We drink, then drive off a bridge..... I mean we drink then shoot people.

[BonjGopu]

But he is sooo handsome! Handsome is a talent, right?

It IS a talent I think. The worst, most arrogant assholes are these "handsome" males.

I've yet to meet one that wasn't a complete, useless prick.

The jerk - wad talent ? Not sure what you'd call it

[Enjoymmsq]

How dare you say that! obviously you are a no good murderous traitor!!! (tongue firmly planted in cheek).
Seriously, nobody really thinks Clooney is a traitor (unless they are missing their medication). I only hope he is forced to watch his own bad movies for all of eternity!!

God yeah

[Roxanjbra]

I can't tell what his tone is, though, from an article, especially one written by someone else putting him in a light of the writer's choosing. Unfortunately it is common for some people to hurl the comment 'traitor' at those with whom they do not agree. It's a cheap and self-serving ploy to discredit others and I'm sure that alot of regulars here may recall having had the term hurled at them on occasion by a detractor. 'Traitor' has to do with treason which is very particular as to intent and acts, and it is a very abused term.

Insofar as others dying in Iraq, I don't think that it speaks ill of him to speak his mind if he feels it is wrong. Millions did that with Vietnam too.

He said he "Relished" being called a traitor. I quite agree that those who called him that in the first place were wrong to do so. It is a very serious accusation, and does indeed carry a specific meaning. I would not presume to even think of using that word against him myself.

But surely there are many appropriate reactions to this sort of abuse OTHER than turning it into a spitball contest that brings more attention to himself? It is the narcisisstic posturing that irritates me. Your comments about the real meaning of the word treason are more evidence for my own views. I don't want to see these words being thrown around by anyone.

[glopomcyte]

He has shown how willing he is to join the general hollywood idiot crowd with his comments. His arrogance is beyond belief.

He really IS making himself out to be a complete ass. Like most of them.

Could you or someone tell me what he has done to earn any of the negative comments people have been making about him? He bought a house from Kerry, and someone said that he lamented that it was his fault that Kerry lost. Is that it? If so, then the criticism against him seems to be sheer lies and partisanship.

Oh and that nice old george loonie raised funds for 9/11 survivors AND donated to charity. I'm not sure what these are worth, considering his latest antics.

I think that his contributions to charity and 9/11 survivors beats the hell out of the worthless partisanship and hate from his most strident critics.

[iH1wMOhE]

How dare you say that! obviously you are a no good murderous traitor!!! (tongue firmly planted in cheek).

You upstart colonial....there is no such nation anyway and to speak of it is treason.

Seriously, nobody really thinks Clooney is a traitor (unless they are missing their medication). I only hope he is forced to watch his own bad movies for all of eternity!!

Some aren't so bad but I think he would cry uncle if he had to watch Juliette Lewis next to him once again in From Dusk Till Dawn. I don't think I've ever seen her play another kind of role than a brain-dead hair-twirler.

[FotoCihasWewb]

Some aren't so bad but I think he would cry uncle if he had to watch Juliette Lewis next to him once again in From Dusk Till Dawn. I don't think I've ever seen her play another kind of role than a brain-dead hair-twirler.

Kind of off topic, but I thought she was pretty good in What's Eating Gilbert Grape...

[Timoxari]

You upstart colonial....there is no such nation anyway and to speak of it is treason.




Some aren't so bad but I think he would cry uncle if he had to watch Juliette Lewis next to him once again in From Dusk Till Dawn. I don't think I've ever seen her play another kind of role than a brain-dead hair-twirler.

Maybe I was a bit harsh on Georgie,,,,He was pretty good in 'Three Kings' and I did enjoy that movie where he plays an escaped prisoner and he sings, it is set in the forties?? damn! I can't remember the name.

PS, Juliette Lewis is a great actress! she also plays a crack whore or a drunkard very well....

[riverakathy]

Maybe I was a bit harsh on Georgie,,,,He was pretty good in 'Three Kings' and I did enjoy that movie where he plays an escaped prisoner and he sings, it is set in the forties?? damn! I can't remember the name.

PS, Juliette Lewis is a great actress! she also plays a crack whore or a drunkard very well....

True, she does do those kinds of roles well.

[iuopyra]

Aw leave her alone, she is cute....

Anyway - all of us who have opposed the Iraq war from the beginning have been called traitor by the Bush loyalists. So Clooney is saying he is proud to have been against the Bush liar admin from the beginning. Understandable, what's the big surprise?

[EmpokemyMok]

Could you or someone tell me what he has done to earn any of the negative comments people have been making about him? He bought a house from Kerry, and someone said that he lamented that it was his fault that Kerry lost. Is that it? If so, then the criticism against him seems to be sheer lies and partisanship.
I think that his contributions to charity and 9/11 survivors beats the hell out of the worthless partisanship and hate from his most strident critics.

Oh, web cut it out.

What ?

Because I'm not a rich, big mouth that makes it on screens in movie theaters means I'm not entitled to critique a rich big mouth who made it onto screens in movie theaters ?

Partisanship shmartisanship.

What was this forum about ? We're all supposed to agree ? Is that it LOL.