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ap3ab · 08-15-2003, 10:03 PM

Are there any actors or actresses that you did or didn't like until after they spoke their thoughts on the war with Iraq? After I read that Rick Schroder thought George Bush was a fantastic guy I never wanted to watch one of his films again. I thought he was a cool guy before but after hearing that he supported Bush I thought he was a complete jerk.

AKA · 08-15-2003, 10:06 PM

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Originally posted by ap3ab
Are there any actors or actresses that you did or didn't like until after they spoke their thoughts on the war with Iraq? After I read that Rick Schroder thought George Bush was a fantastic guy I never wanted to watch one of his films again. I thought he was a cool guy before but after hearing that he supported Bush I thought he was a complete jerk.

Why? Don't stop liking someone just because you disagree with their stances. Kelsey Grammer is a Republican, but I still love Cheers and Fraiser - and I think Kelsey's a pretty cool guy.

Seriously, if you continue this behavior, you'll be no better than the folks who have been hassling The Dixie Chicks for their stances.

ap3ab · 08-15-2003, 10:10 PM

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Why? Don't stop liking someone just because you disagree with their stances. Kelsey Grammer is a Republican, but I still love Cheers and Fraiser - and I think Kelsey's a pretty cool guy.

Seriously, if you continue this behavior, you'll be no better than the folks who have been hassling The Dixie Chicks for their stances.

So, you're saying that it's okay to not like someone for their anti-war stances, but it's not okay to not like someone for their pro-war stances?

AKA · 08-16-2003, 01:57 AM

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So, you're saying that it's okay to not like someone for their anti-war stances, but it's not okay to not like someone for their pro-war stances?

I don't believe that's what I'm saying at all, actually.

Crimson and Clover · 08-16-2003, 02:07 AM

nope like i said on the music boad im not gonna start liking or disliking someone cause of there political views.

Lady T · 08-16-2003, 02:29 AM

I personally was againest the war. But if I admire an actor, I admire them for their talent and not for their political point of view

Brad Russ · 08-16-2003, 03:10 AM

My opinions haven't changed either. People like Rob Reiner, the Dixie Chicks, and Susan Sarandon, among others, have some views that are totally opposite to mine, but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop watching them, or dislike them. I think most of these people's reasons for their beliefs are pure, and because of that I refuse to slander them, and put them down. There are also many people on this board that I adamantely disagree with, but I'm not going to dislike them simply because of that. I think that's just plain silly. If everyone agreed on every issue, this world would sure be a boring place to live.

Brian Damage · 08-16-2003, 01:09 PM

I could give a damn about an actor's political view....Just shut up and make movies!

BrandonS · 08-16-2003, 01:32 PM

If an actor is particularly vocal for a point of view I strongly disagree with, I might feel a little funny watching him after that, depending on exactly how he conducts himself in stating his views. If he does it in a dignified way, I'm probably alright with it, but if he is really insulting to what I believe in or people who agree with me, then I might not want to see him again.

Brian · 08-16-2003, 01:58 PM

I don't care about actors/actresses political views. If they make good movies I'll watch them.

LucyCompanyPhan · 08-16-2003, 05:49 PM

In my opinion any one who would refuse to watch a movie of an actor because of the political views is shallow. To me, politics is politics. Hollywood is Hollywood. Its two different things. I mean, there are 100s of people with 100s of views out there, and some of them are celebrities and some are just very day people, but to not support them just because of one opinion is very shallow. If you judge someone of their political views, than you are no better than anyone else.

Sterling Holobyte · 08-16-2003, 08:07 PM

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In my opinion any one who would refuse to watch a movie of an actor because of the political views is shallow. To me, politics is politics. Hollywood is Hollywood. Its two different things.

True for some. But how about actors who go out of their way to make political statements, ie. Martin Sheen, Susan Sarandon, etc. And hold rallies and press conferences for such statements. They're kind of making them the same thing, aren't they?

dandelion wine · 08-17-2003, 01:56 AM

No, I can't say it'd make me stop liking them.

LucyCompanyPhan · 08-17-2003, 01:36 PM

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True for some. But how about actors who go out of their way to make political statements, ie. Martin Sheen, Susan Sarandon, etc. And hold rallies and press conferences for such statements. They're kind of making them the same thing, aren't they?

But think of it this way, there are just normal everyday people doing that. I mean, some small town baker probably held a rally for politics. Sure, they are celebrities and sure they do make politicial statements trying to influence people because of their status, but there are just normal everyday people doing that as well. I bet like if someone like you or me were famous and had the chance, would take it to express opinions.

The only thing annoys me is that i was watching the oscars and someone wouldn't shutup about it. But I just simply walked away. I can't even remember if they were shouting something pro war or against war, but it was just annoying cos i just wanted to watch the oscars, but no big thing.

Janice · 08-17-2003, 02:23 PM

There are certain celebrities that I feel differently about as a result of their opinions on the war, but I won't boycott their work. Everyone's entitled to their opinion.
Fair or not, it's the way I feel.

08-15-2003, 10:03 PM	#1
ap3ab Banned Banned!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 15, 2003 Location: Canada, hopefully someday in Tchortoria uncovering my family roots Posts: 75	Are there any actors or actresses that you liked until the war? Are there any actors or actresses that you did or didn't like until after they spoke their thoughts on the war with Iraq? After I read that Rick Schroder thought George Bush was a fantastic guy I never wanted to watch one of his films again. I thought he was a cool guy before but after hearing that he supported Bush I thought he was a complete jerk.

08-16-2003, 02:07 AM	#5
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	nope like i said on the music boad im not gonna start liking or disliking someone cause of there political views.
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08-16-2003, 03:10 AM	#7
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	My opinions haven't changed either. People like Rob Reiner, the Dixie Chicks, and Susan Sarandon, among others, have some views that are totally opposite to mine, but that doesn't mean I'm going to stop watching them, or dislike them. I think most of these people's reasons for their beliefs are pure, and because of that I refuse to slander them, and put them down. There are also many people on this board that I adamantely disagree with, but I'm not going to dislike them simply because of that. I think that's just plain silly. If everyone agreed on every issue, this world would sure be a boring place to live.
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08-16-2003, 01:32 PM	#9
BrandonS Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 8,824	Depends If an actor is particularly vocal for a point of view I strongly disagree with, I might feel a little funny watching him after that, depending on exactly how he conducts himself in stating his views. If he does it in a dignified way, I'm probably alright with it, but if he is really insulting to what I believe in or people who agree with me, then I might not want to see him again.

08-16-2003, 05:49 PM	#11
LucyCompanyPhan Hollywood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 25, 2001 Location: a far away place in sitcomville Posts: 2,254	In my opinion any one who would refuse to watch a movie of an actor because of the political views is shallow. To me, politics is politics. Hollywood is Hollywood. Its two different things. I mean, there are 100s of people with 100s of views out there, and some of them are celebrities and some are just very day people, but to not support them just because of one opinion is very shallow. If you judge someone of their political views, than you are no better than anyone else.
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08-16-2003, 02:29 AM	#6
Lady T Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Posts: 17,361	I personally was againest the war. But if I admire an actor, I admire them for their talent and not for their political point of view

08-16-2003, 01:09 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I could give a damn about an actor's political view....Just shut up and make movies!

08-16-2003, 01:58 PM	#10
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	I don't care about actors/actresses political views. If they make good movies I'll watch them.

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08-17-2003, 02:23 PM	#15
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	There are certain celebrities that I feel differently about as a result of their opinions on the war, but I won't boycott their work. Everyone's entitled to their opinion. Fair or not, it's the way I feel.