Madonna adopting Malawi kid

muppet

So apparently she can now officially adopt the kid from Malawi.

What does everyone think of this? On the one hand, it's obviously good that the child gets out of the appalling conditions faced in the home country. But I don't know, the cynic inside of me sees this as some sort of revolting publicty stunt. Creates a nice picture, the beautiful white Western woman adopting a poor little black child.

It seems that everyone views Madonna as a saviour, but then there's literally hundreds of other organisations that are trying to help poorer countires but they get jack shit for attention.

What are your thoughts?

failedpersephone

the money she spent trying to get this one kid to lift her up in the public's eye as some sort of philanthropist could have aided Malawi children for many years.

sigh.

there is no shame to this publicity whore.

Allie

I see what yous are saying about publicity but I don't think that it is a bad thing, per se, for someone to adopt a child and give him the opportunity at a better life. She promoted an organization called Raising Malawi during her last tour, I believe (I saw a concert on TV) and the publicity she brings in terms of bringing awareness about the country-I don't think that is negative.

norm

yea! i didn't hear that all the parent less children in this country have been adopted!! how'd that happen? :rolleyes:

Allie

cutback wrote:

yea! i didn't hear that all the parent less children in this country have been adopted!! how'd that happen? :rolleyes:

touche (I don't know how to do the accent.)
but she thinks she is British now, doesn't she?

norm

Allie wrote:

touche (I don't know how to do the accent.)
but she thinks she is British now, doesn't she?

hehehe.....good point




she's a douchebag...and not cuz she's adopting a kid....she's always been a douchebag

Allie

cutback wrote:

hehehe.....good point

Oh no. I don't think that's nice to say about a lady, CB even if you don't think she is a lady. I've always been a Madonna fan. I'm showing my age by saying I had her Records-those black round LP things!

Urban Hiker

cutback wrote:

hehehe.....good point




she's a douchebag...and not cuz she's adopting a kid....she's always been a douchebag

And I get to see her in Vancouver this October!!!!

Seriously, there are worse things she could be promoting. She isn't perfect by any means. Who is? There are several points on which I'm sure she and I would disagree. However, I still regard her as Iconic.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=136314599&MyToken=dcac7313-4496-4818-8fad-650c30d16aff

norm

i don't really care either way....good for her on the adoption.....and i loved borderline.....still can't stand her :D

Allie

cutback wrote:

i don't really care either way....good for her on the adoption.....and i loved borderline.....still can't stand her :D

fair enough
borderline
feels like I'm going to lose my minde
You just keep on pushin my love
over the borderline
border line

dah dah dah da, da dah dah dah da Hee hee. You will be humming that all night now! Hah!

My favorite is Into the Groove

Urban Hiker

Allie wrote:

fair enough
borderline
feels like I'm going to lose my minde
You just keep on pushin my love
over the borderline
border line

dah dah dah da, da dah dah dah da Hee hee. You will be humming that all night now! Hah!

My favorite is Into the Groove

I tried to find that for my MySpace playlist, but could not. :mad:
I may actually have to buy it! :eek:

norm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX5VLMQeBuk

Allie

cutback wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX5VLMQeBuk

nice! "well you can dance... for inspiration" I"m jamming right now! Nice one, thanks CB!

wait,
this movie was from 1985, desperately seeking susan? OMG I am so old! :eek: LOL. I saw that when it came out.

quarterpast

Sure, it's sick to use people for publicity, but you have to see all the good that has come out of this. Children in Malawi can't be adopted by non Malawi citizens...how many people in that country do you think are able to adopt children? Those kids have absolutely no chance whatsoever. Their country is actually considering allowing foreign adoptions now, giving many more children a chance at life.

dunkman

its her life so she can do what she wants... its not like she's in Amy Winehouse's state and is sticking £40k worth of smack up her bum vein every 3 hours.. she's rescuing a child from a life of poverty... she could be doing a shitload worse

SENROCK

Allie wrote:

Oh no. I don't think that's nice to say about a lady, CB even if you don't think she is a lady. I've always been a Madonna fan. I'm showing my age by saying I had her Records-those black round LP things!

I like madonna as well. She may not be everyones fave but she sure did conquer all that she set out to do. for THAT she should be respected.

Heineken Helen

muppet wrote:

So apparently she can now officially adopt the kid from Malawi.

What does everyone think of this? On the one hand, it's obviously good that the child gets out of the appalling conditions faced in the home country. But I don't know, the cynic inside of me sees this as some sort of revolting publicty stunt. Creates a nice picture, the beautiful white Western woman adopting a poor little black child.

Yeh, I'm with you there. I'm in two minds also... main problem I have is any kid having to grow up with madonna as a 'mum' but then at least the kid will grow up. Also, to see celebs using their money to get around laws in order to get what they want is . And yep, that money could have been better used to ensure a better life in the kids home country with their family. The first kid had a dad...I don't know anything about this one. But if you're gonna adopt, adopt a kid who has nobody to care for it... not one whose family simply can't afford to care for it... if you like the kid so much fund the family or the community.

Heineken Helen

SENROCK! wrote:

I like madonna as well. She may not be everyones fave but she sure did conquer all that she set out to do. for THAT she should be respected.

I have TOTAL respect for her in that regard also... but I've never ever liked her. I don't like people who act stuck up anyway and she seems very very false! I don't know her but her public persona definitely comes across as somebody I wouldn't even acknowledge if I passed on the street.

SENROCK

Heineken Helen wrote:

if you like the kid so much fund the family or the community.

this will probably be the nexxxt move by other celebrities trying to outdo each other. *sigh* damn these people!

Byrnzie

Madonna makes my fucking skin crawl. Just the mention of her name makes me want to start knawing on my own testicles.

Heineken Helen

SENROCK! wrote:

this will probably be the nexxxt move by other celebrities trying to outdo each other. *sigh* damn these people!

sad, isn't it? :(

although for some reason I don't hate Ange so much I always get the feeling she does it for the right reasons dunno why though!

SENROCK

Heineken Helen wrote:

sad, isn't it? :(

although for some reason I don't hate Ange so much I always get the feeling she does it for the right reasons dunno why though!

why! no but seriously, why would she appear to be doing it for the right reasons but not Madonna? I think they should all be like Drew Barrymore and help ALL the kidz instead of one! Like you suggested up there.

meme

failedpersephone wrote:

the money she spent trying to get this one kid to lift her up in the public's eye as some sort of philanthropist could have aided Malawi children for many years.

sigh.

there is no shame to this publicity whore.

I haven't followed this much, but apparently (much like the brangelinas) she is making substantial investments in development projects in Malawi as well.

Heineken Helen

SENROCK! wrote:

why! no but seriously, why would she appear to be doing it for the right reasons but not Madonna? I think they should all be like Drew Barrymore and help ALL the kidz instead of one! Like you suggested up there.

I think it's mainly cos I DO hear more about the charities they are trying to promote. I dunno, I just can't bring myself to imagine that madonna actually has a heart and is capable of bringing someone up in a loving environment but I've seen Ange doing emotion... so it's easier to picture

Lol, Drew helps ALL the kids?

SENROCK

Heineken Helen wrote:

I think it's mainly cos I DO hear more about the charities they are trying to promote. I dunno, I just can't bring myself to imagine that madonna actually has a heart and is capable of bringing someone up in a loving environment but I've seen Ange doing emotion... so it's easier to picture

Lol, Drew helps ALL the kids?

I see your point. Madonna never used to have a heart til she became a mom. Believe it or not she has changed A LOT. I think its hard for people to see that cuz they alreddie have an image of her. Her fault yes. And angie? ehh i say its all an act! Drew does indeed get involved. I love her!

LONGRD

Byrnzie wrote:

Madonna makes my fucking skin crawl. Just the mention of her name makes me want to start knawing on my own testicles.

She used what she had to get what she wanted and to where she is now.

Byrnzie

LongRd. wrote:

She used what she had to get what she wanted and to where she is now.

So did Ted Bundy.

harmless_little_f***

'Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie

Put your hands all over my body'

dunkman

Byrnzie wrote:

So did Ted Bundy.

Ted Bundy was born with guns and knives as part of his body was he?

Byrnzie

dunkman wrote:

Ted Bundy was born with guns and knives as part of his body was he?

Nah, he got given them free with every car he bought in the U.S.

chromiam

who cares......