Matt Damon speaks again Palin-Should be a commercial!

2

Comments

  • unsung wrote:
    I wish musicians and actors would just shut up about politics, I rather enjoyed the Bourne Trilogy and Good Will Hunting, in fact Damon is one of the few actors that I am a fan of. I become less of a fan when they whine and cry about politics.

    You have an opinion on politics, I have an opinion on politics and he has an opinion on politics.

    I don't see a problem other then actors and musicians have a larger audience to voice there opinion and we don't. But its shallow to me to let that effect the enjoyment of the art these guys produce.
    10/31/2000 (****)
    6/7/2003 (***1/2)
    7/9/2006 (****1/2)
    7/13/2006 (**** )
    4/10/2008 EV Solo (****1/2)
    6/25/2008 MSG II (*****)
    10/1/2009 LA II (****)
    10/6/2009 LA III (***** Cornell!!!)
  • catch22catch22 Posts: 1,081
    azwyldcats wrote:
    I base my life decisions on the opinions of musicians, actors and artists. Spoon feed me.

    you're right, there's no way an artist could make an intelligent point about politics. but your pastor or the local redneck barfly... now we're talking intelligent politics!

    i've never understood why everyone is allowed to talk about politics... EXCEPT anyone famous whose art has proven so relevant and meaningful in describing the struggles we face in our own lives.
    and like that... he's gone.
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    Where exactly is it that he is acting like he knows more than the average voter? It was HIS OPINION of her.. and the things that scare him about this choice as VP.

    First, chillax man. You're obviously passionate about the Democratic Party's candidate. That's awesome. But, there's no need to send out a response to every one of my posts just because I'm not completely on board with the pro-Obama chants and I'm trying to look at things objectively. I'm serious when I say that I really believe (yes I'm entitled to an opinion too) that Obama probably wants the celebs to just shut up because it only helps rally the opposition.

    Second, I said "celebs" acting like they know more than the average voter. Yes, a lot of them have gone out and said things like "YOU need to educate YOUrselves ect".... that's acting like "they" know more than the people they are talking to. Maybe I wouldn't feel that way if they said WE. He didn't necessarily say that here, but I was talking about things on a larger scale and that's why I used the plural (celebs). Anyway, I also said that "bashing" the candidate is where they lose me. He didn't do that the whole time, but he did throw some jabs at her in this video, that in my opinion, were not very objective at all.... they were shots at her for being a hockey-mom. I'm sure all the soccer moms ect, will love that. I can hear Obama saying to himself, "What a dumb-ass".
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    saveuplife wrote:
    Second, I said "celebs" acting like they know more than the average voter. Yes, a lot of them have gone out and said things like "YOU need to educate YOUrselves ect".... that's acting like "they" know more than the people they are talking to. Maybe I wouldn't feel that way if they said WE. He didn't necessarily say that here, but I was talking about things on a larger scale and that's why I used the plural (celebs). Anyway, I also said that "bashing" the candidate is where they lose me. He didn't do that the whole time, but he did throw some jabs at her in this video, that in my opinion, were not very objective at all.... they were shots at her for being a hockey-mom. I'm sure all the soccer moms ect, will love that. I can hear Obama saying to himself, "What a dumb-ass".

    I guess I could understand if someone was walking around saying Vote or Die or some shit like that, but what do you want Damon to do? He was asked a question about the political scene and he stated his opinion.
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    digster wrote:
    I guess I could understand if someone was walking around saying Vote or Die or some shit like that, but what do you want Damon to do? He was asked a question about the political scene and he stated his opinion.


    I'm not asking him to do anything different. I have an opinion about his opinion. I think that stuff like this only helps McCain. It's just an opinion.


    I'd love to see an actor or actress or rock star ect. say something like this when asked about an election...

    interviewer: "so (actor) what are your thoughts on the election?"

    interviewee: "I most certainly have a political opinion. But, you know what they say about discussing religion and politics, right?"

    interviewer: "well that's at the dinner table.."

    interviewee: "yea, well I kind of think a large amount of people (probably half) will be turned off by me beating up their candidate. I have an opinion just like anyone else and you know what... I'll tell you, I'm voting for Obama. But, that's as far as I'm going. I don't see a need when I'm an actor to act as though I know more or my votes more valuable than a janitor in Oregon or a truck driver in Michigan in regards to this election. I have an opinion and a vote and will be voting for Obama. But, I'm not jumping up on a soap box trying to convince others to do as I do. They work for their home and their government, they pay their tax money, they are entitled to their opinion without having some actor say they are wrong. My opinion is Obama's best for the job. That said, I respect the other point of view as well. "

    ****This will never happen, but if it did, I'd have a deep respect for that person.
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    Fair enough; I didn't really get a "I'm smarter than everyone else" vibe from Matt Damon. I got a "I believe strongly that this woman and the McCain candidacy is a bad thing for our country, and considering I was just asked I'll state my opinion" vibe. But I can see your point. I'm just worried that if I ever fulfill my dream of become a popular musician one day, people around the country would get pissy everytime I wrote, spoke or sang about political or social issues I felt were important to me.
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    digster wrote:
    Fair enough; I didn't really get a "I'm smarter than everyone else" vibe from Matt Damon. I got a "I believe strongly that this woman and the McCain candidacy is a bad thing for our country, and considering I was just asked I'll state my opinion" vibe. But I can see your point. I'm just worried that if I ever fulfill my dream of become a popular musician one day, people around the country would get pissy everytime I wrote, spoke or sang about political or social issues I felt were important to me.


    Here's an example.

    Ed.

    He's been blatant and personal. And at times he's also been clever and that gets people thinking. I'd say Bushleaguer was dumb. But, Worldwide Suicide was not. Both political. Both political. But, one showed more artistic thought provoking lyrics. This is just my opinion though. I know a lot of people love Bushleaguer. Actually, even I listen to it. But, I think it was too direct and just an all out bash. Ed's better than that. I believe he showed that on the Pearl Jam albulm. Once you start "attacking" directly I think you lose a bit of credibility. So, when you get famous. Be political. Just not direct and in your face. Make people think about the issues. Like evenflow. Like Marker in the Sand. Like Worldwide Suicide. ect.
  • saveuplife wrote:
    First, chillax man. You're obviously passionate about the Democratic Party's candidate. That's awesome. But, there's no need to send out a response to every one of my posts just because I'm not completely on board with the pro-Obama chants and I'm trying to look at things objectively. I'm serious when I say that I really believe (yes I'm entitled to an opinion too) that Obama probably wants the celebs to just shut up because it only helps rally the opposition. quote]

    Seriously dude do not assume you know that I am so "passionate about the Democratic Party's candidate".. yes, I think Obama will do a fine job as president, is he my dream president? No.. but I fully intend to vote for him and support him. Is John McCain truly your dream president? Lets just be honest.. there are things wrong with both of these men and especially the one woman on board.

    What I am passionate about is this woman who has no right and or experience being on this ticket.She has not EARNED IT. I think it is disgusting.. I think it is pandering and quite frankly I think it is an insult to SANE women out there who have a brain and will not fall for the "she is so relatable" bullshit.

    I think it is a slap in the face to America to have this women be possibly the next president. It is personally terrifying to me the more I learn about her. I think it is EXTREMLY irresponsible of him to put her on this ticket.

    Not only is she unqualified.. and yes she truly is.. you can argue all day how she has the same qualifications as Obama.. BULLSHIT.. some high schools have more people than the town of Wasilla.. and the entire state of Alaska has less people than the city I live in.. her qualifications are ridiculous for her to be ready as commander-in-chief.

    And the reason I respond to your posts is because I usually totally disagree with what your posts contain. It truly is nothing personal, just opinion.. which you and I both are entitled to. All of us on this board put a message out there and we assume someone is either going to argree or disagree with it.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


    As individual fingers we can easily be broken, but together we make a mighty fist ~ Sitting Bull
  • saveuplife wrote:
    First, chillax man. You're obviously passionate about the Democratic Party's candidate. That's awesome. But, there's no need to send out a response to every one of my posts just because I'm not completely on board with the pro-Obama chants and I'm trying to look at things objectively. I'm serious when I say that I really believe (yes I'm entitled to an opinion too) that Obama probably wants the celebs to just shut up because it only helps rally the opposition. quote]

    Seriously dude do not assume you know that I am so "passionate about the Democratic Party's candidate".. yes, I think Obama will do a fine job as president, is he my dream president? No.. but I fully intend to vote for him and support him. Is John McCain truly your dream president? Lets just be honest.. there are things wrong with both of these men and especially the one woman on board.

    What I am passionate about is this woman who has no right and or experience being on this ticket.She has not EARNED IT. I think it is disgusting.. I think it is pandering and quite frankly I think it is an insult to SANE women out there who have a brain and will not fall for the "she is so relatable" bullshit.

    I think it is a slap in the face to America to have this women be possibly the next president. It is personally terrifying to me the more I learn about her. I think it is EXTREMLY irresponsible of him to put her on this ticket.

    Not only is she unqualified.. and yes she truly is.. you can argue all day how she has the same qualifications as Obama.. BULLSHIT.. some high schools have more people than the town of Wasilla.. and the entire state of Alaska has less people than the city I live in.. her qualifications are ridiculous for her to be ready as commander-in-chief.

    And the reason I respond to your posts is because I usually totally disagree with what your posts contain. It truly is nothing personal, just opinion.. which you and I both are entitled to. All of us on this board put a message out there and we assume someone is either going to argree or disagree with it.

    I think you are overly dramatic about it, looking for yet another way to be offended by the Evil conservatives. If he qualifications for VP are so bad, then Obama surely isn;t qualified for President.
    hippiemom = goodness
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293

    I think you are overly dramatic about it, looking for yet another way to be offended by the Evil conservatives. If he qualifications for VP are so bad, then Obama surely isn;t qualified for President.

    Maybe, but millions and millions of people decided that Obama is ready to be President. Only one person decided that Sarah Palin is.
  • That is why it important not to listen to movie stars and their opinions.


    Maybe you should start. You didn't listen and got 8 years of the Bushster, now look at the country.


    Nah Nah Nah Nah, we were right. Your vote ended up being a vote that helped kill innocent people.



    Night.
  • __ Posts: 6,651
    saveuplife wrote:
    I'm not asking him to do anything different. I have an opinion about his opinion. I think that stuff like this only helps McCain. It's just an opinion.


    I'd love to see an actor or actress or rock star ect. say something like this when asked about an election...

    interviewer: "so (actor) what are your thoughts on the election?"

    interviewee: "I most certainly have a political opinion. But, you know what they say about discussing religion and politics, right?"

    interviewer: "well that's at the dinner table.."

    interviewee: "yea, well I kind of think a large amount of people (probably half) will be turned off by me beating up their candidate. I have an opinion just like anyone else and you know what... I'll tell you, I'm voting for Obama. But, that's as far as I'm going. I don't see a need when I'm an actor to act as though I know more or my votes more valuable than a janitor in Oregon or a truck driver in Michigan in regards to this election. I have an opinion and a vote and will be voting for Obama. But, I'm not jumping up on a soap box trying to convince others to do as I do. They work for their home and their government, they pay their tax money, they are entitled to their opinion without having some actor say they are wrong. My opinion is Obama's best for the job. That said, I respect the other point of view as well. "

    ****This will never happen, but if it did, I'd have a deep respect for that person.

    I don't get this. There are janitors all over Oregon and truck drivers all over Michigan that would voice their opinions when asked, and even campaign for their candidates. Why should actors or musicians be any less entitled to do this than janitors and truck drivers? Just because they're public figures?

  • I think you are overly dramatic about it, looking for yet another way to be offended by the Evil conservatives. If he qualifications for VP are so bad, then Obama surely isn;t qualified for President.


    OUTSTANDING RESPONSE... not one mention of why she is qualified, except that I am "overly dramatic" and want to insult the evil conservatives.. no, you are wrong and she is wrong to be even considered.

    The thing I think is so funny is that you conservatives are trying REAL hard to convince yourselves she is right for this position and your arguements are getting weaker and weaker EVERYDAY.. even the conservative people I know can be honest and say they think she is wrong and that it probably has lost McCain the election.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


    As individual fingers we can easily be broken, but together we make a mighty fist ~ Sitting Bull
  • PJAMEDVED wrote:
    Maybe you should start. You didn't listen and got 8 years of the Bushster, now look at the country.


    Nah Nah Nah Nah, we were right. Your vote ended up being a vote that helped kill innocent people.



    Night.

    How do you know who I voted for? How about this my state was won by both Gore and Kerry. Since I was in Iraq my absentee ballot was still checked for Kerry. So please do not assume. Here is a little home town quote. GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!
    96 Randall's Island II
    98 CAA
    00 Virginia Beach;Camden I; Jones Beach III
    05 Borgata Night I; Wachovia Center
    06 Letterman Show; Webcast (guy in blue shirt), Camden I; DC
    08 Camden I; Camden II; DC
    09 Phillie III
    10 MSG II
    13 Wrigley Field
    16 Phillie II
  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    saveuplife wrote:
    I'm not asking him to do anything different. I have an opinion about his opinion. I think that stuff like this only helps McCain. It's just an opinion.


    I'd love to see an actor or actress or rock star ect. say something like this when asked about an election...

    interviewer: "so (actor) what are your thoughts on the election?"

    interviewee: "I most certainly have a political opinion. But, you know what they say about discussing religion and politics, right?"

    interviewer: "well that's at the dinner table.."

    interviewee: "yea, well I kind of think a large amount of people (probably half) will be turned off by me beating up their candidate. I have an opinion just like anyone else and you know what... I'll tell you, I'm voting for Obama. But, that's as far as I'm going. I don't see a need when I'm an actor to act as though I know more or my votes more valuable than a janitor in Oregon or a truck driver in Michigan in regards to this election. I have an opinion and a vote and will be voting for Obama. But, I'm not jumping up on a soap box trying to convince others to do as I do. They work for their home and their government, they pay their tax money, they are entitled to their opinion without having some actor say they are wrong. My opinion is Obama's best for the job. That said, I respect the other point of view as well. "

    ****This will never happen, but if it did, I'd have a deep respect for that person.


    What for shutting up and keeping quiet?

    These celebrities are given a very rare platform and exposure that not all of us ever get a chance to have in our lifetime. Their views reach many more people and can have an impact.

    I have more respect for someone that uses that platform to speak their minds on REAL issues. They have a voice and they are using it for the better of the country.

    It's a hell of alot better than using that camera time to continually market or whore your product all the time.

    It's refreshing every once and a while to hear someone speak up and show that they care about things.

    It's refreshing to hear something other than:

    "Hi...I'm TV's so and so...please go see my movie and buy my album. I think it will make you really happy...just like me...It may not make you rich like me...but at least you won't have to think...you'll just have to buy and buy and buy...Thank You for you money..God Bless America".
  • GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!


    While I'm doing that I'll be sure and pat myself on the back for not being on the side of EVIL.
  • PJAMEDVED wrote:
    While I'm doing that I'll be sure and pat myself on the back for not being on the side of EVIL.

    I am not so sure about that
    96 Randall's Island II
    98 CAA
    00 Virginia Beach;Camden I; Jones Beach III
    05 Borgata Night I; Wachovia Center
    06 Letterman Show; Webcast (guy in blue shirt), Camden I; DC
    08 Camden I; Camden II; DC
    09 Phillie III
    10 MSG II
    13 Wrigley Field
    16 Phillie II
  • I am not so sure about that


    Bush is evil and anyone who supports him is clearly on the side of evil.


    I am done.
  • PJAMEDVED wrote:
    Bush is evil and anyone who supports him is clearly on the side of evil.


    I am done.

    How did I support him by enlisting in the Army prior to him being elected president?

    Yeah you are done.
    96 Randall's Island II
    98 CAA
    00 Virginia Beach;Camden I; Jones Beach III
    05 Borgata Night I; Wachovia Center
    06 Letterman Show; Webcast (guy in blue shirt), Camden I; DC
    08 Camden I; Camden II; DC
    09 Phillie III
    10 MSG II
    13 Wrigley Field
    16 Phillie II
  • How did I support him by enlisting in the Army prior to him being elected president?


    Oh sorry. I thought you were a Bush supporter. Missed the part were you said you didn't vote for him. I'm just amazed at how some people don't get it yet. I don't listen to celebrities nor do I follow there every move. Most people wanna know what designer did a clelebrities cloths and who they are dating and how much they sold a house for and want a hair cut like them and so on and so on, but the second they say I like candidate X, everyone says who the hell cares. It's just funny the hypocrisy. I happened to agree with Damon and obviously you don't. Your gonna vote for McMoron I assume because he was a war hero. Whatever floats your boat.
  • Dinosaurs were here 4,000 years ago?
    A child's rhyme stuck in my head...
    It said "Life is nothing but a dream."
    I've spent so many years in question
    To find I'd known this all along.
  • yahamitayahamita Posts: 1,514
    How do you know who I voted for? How about this my state was won by both Gore and Kerry. Since I was in Iraq my absentee ballot was still checked for Kerry. So please do not assume. Here is a little home town quote. GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!
    I'm sooooooo sorry you got fucked over by the Bush Admin..I want to personally thank you though for your time served for us. Wish there were more military personel speaking out and against Bush..careful with the "fuck's" though, I don't want this thread locked. There are some really good opinions from Damon in that clip I want to be sure everyone gets a chance to hear..Peace!
    I knew all the rules, but the rules did not know me...GUARANTEED!

    Hail Hail HIPPIEMOM

    Wishlist Foundation-
    http://www.wishlistfoundation.org
    info@wishlistfoundation.org
  • Thank you for your support. Even though I did not support GWB with his reelection in 2004. I tried to support this country and him even though he was not the person some people wanted. If the next president, whether it be Obama or McCain, fails we as Americans Fail. Whoever the next president is we need to support. If he is not a success then in 4 years we vote their ass out.
    96 Randall's Island II
    98 CAA
    00 Virginia Beach;Camden I; Jones Beach III
    05 Borgata Night I; Wachovia Center
    06 Letterman Show; Webcast (guy in blue shirt), Camden I; DC
    08 Camden I; Camden II; DC
    09 Phillie III
    10 MSG II
    13 Wrigley Field
    16 Phillie II
  • Thank you for your support. Even though I did not support GWB with his reelection in 2004. I tried to support this country and him even though he was not the person some people wanted. If the next president, whether it be Obama or McCain, fails we as Americans Fail. Whoever the next president is we need to support. If he is not a success then in 4 years we vote their ass out.

    He's really right. Whoever wins we should really try to rally behind and try to get over this partisan bs. There are too many different ideals in this country to ever have drastic reform. We need to do our best to work together and this country will be fine.
    10/31/2000 (****)
    6/7/2003 (***1/2)
    7/9/2006 (****1/2)
    7/13/2006 (**** )
    4/10/2008 EV Solo (****1/2)
    6/25/2008 MSG II (*****)
    10/1/2009 LA II (****)
    10/6/2009 LA III (***** Cornell!!!)
  • Wow. I have to totally agree with what he said.
    He really hit the nail on the head for me.
    Get em a Body Bag Yeeeeeaaaaa!
    Sweep the Leg Johnny.
  • He's really right. Whoever wins we should really try to rally behind and try to get over this partisan bs. There are too many different ideals in this country to ever have drastic reform. We need to do our best to work together and this country will be fine.

    I agree with this, but I fear that ship has sailed.

    The only way for the party out of power to gain power in this country is to root for the policies of the other party to fail -- EVEN IF THEY ARE THE RIGHT POLICIES.

    It's sick. And, yes, it's a sickness that has infected both sides of the aisle.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    Agree or disagree, I think McCain would *love* for this to be an Obama commercial.

    The support of Hollywood celebrities have been real good for Democrats so far. Oh wait ...
    Did you listen to it??? If it doesn't also scare the living shit out of you that this person could be president....

    We are such a backwards freakin country....wtf.
    10-18-2000 Houston, 04-06-2003 Houston, 6-25-2003 Toronto, 10-8-2004 Kissimmee, 9-4-2005 Calgary, 12-3-05 Sao Paulo, 7-2-2006 Denver, 7-22-06 Gorge, 7-23-2006 Gorge, 9-13-2006 Bern, 6-22-2008 DC, 6-24-2008 MSG, 6-25-2008 MSG
  • callencallen Posts: 6,388
    I agree with this, but I fear that ship has sailed.

    The only way for the party out of power to gain power in this country is to root for the policies of the other party to fail -- EVEN IF THEY ARE THE RIGHT POLICIES.

    It's sick. And, yes, it's a sickness that has infected both sides of the aisle.

    The infection is greed and ignorance. Folks going for McCain are winning in the polls on both counts....by large margin.

    Obama McCain politics are night and day.
    10-18-2000 Houston, 04-06-2003 Houston, 6-25-2003 Toronto, 10-8-2004 Kissimmee, 9-4-2005 Calgary, 12-3-05 Sao Paulo, 7-2-2006 Denver, 7-22-06 Gorge, 7-23-2006 Gorge, 9-13-2006 Bern, 6-22-2008 DC, 6-24-2008 MSG, 6-25-2008 MSG
  • ofthegirl75ofthegirl75 New Jersey Posts: 315
    Matt Damon is being attacked as a form of censorship. Last I checked we are all created equal and have all the same rights including freedom of speech.
    Since GWB has been in office I have found that we as citizens are not allowed to speak our opinions anymore.
    If they attack people like Matt Damon certainly others will keep their mouths shut.

    Censorship will only get worse if we are silent!
Sign In or Register to comment.