Don’t want to piss on Pitt’s chips here but Pelosi’s gushing response to his visit is pretty inappropriate. Applaud Pitt’s efforts 100% but lately, the seriousness with which the media is granting the celebrity, rather than the cause, is really counter-productive. Same with Clooney and Darfur being branded ‘George Clooney’s Crusade’ on the Anderson Cooper interview – Clooney’s done his bit and all credit to him for that, but why are they not now interviewing the people with serious Darfur credentials (not to mention influence? Pelosi and others here should have reined in the gush and let NOLA, rather than Pitt, take centre stage.
I can really understand Obama wanting to distance himself from Hollywood.
It’s pretty sad when the leader of the Katrina task force and a grown ass man is gushing over Brad Pitt.
Not only was it highly inappropriate, it also goes to show where our priorities are as a country. Brad Pitt is doing great work in Louisiana but the focus should be on that work, not whether or not grandchildren will be envious.
@crab–I agree in terms of election politics (as in who is getting elected) that actors and musicians campaigning tend to do more harm than good.
I disagree, however, in terms of joining politics and efforts such as affordable housing. A star like Pitt can bring huge media attention to an important issue (as you can see DID happen), and that can galvanize politicians to act.
If more people took an interest in what politicians were doing, in what THEY could do (by writing, showing up, getting a petition, voting, etc), the democratic system could be used for a great deal of good.
Too many people abdicate their own responsibilities and then whine about how lousy their country is being run.
He is amazing!!! He and Angelina are just an amazing. They say Goda has a plan for our lives, I think Brad and Angie and their family are part of it. They do good in this world. There are too few people who do.
I always thought I’d be super cool if I ever met a celebrity. I’m honestly not a celeb worshipper. (I dislike more of them than I like!)
But all it takes is really putting that theory to the test to discover you are a RAGING DORK inside. I’ve since met a few celebs and all I can say is that I turned into a drooling half-human incapable of coherent thought or speech. It was RIDICULOUSLY embarrassing and I berated myself later for it. What the hell? I just turned into some sort of slobbering idiot.
I’ve resolved to be cooler next time. I swear it.
Anyway, my way of saying apparently not even people elected to Congress are immune to this weird reaction.
Kaiser – yeah, no probs with Pitt at all here, it’s the gush, particularly from Pelosi, that soured it for me. Just more amunition for those who detest what comes across here as inappropriate pandering to celebrity. Does neither the celeb nor the cause any good. But JMO!
Gush away politicos but have you not learned that there’s a time and place? In front of live national media, it’s probably not the time. When he’s in ‘your house’, it’s not the place. It takes away from the reason he was there and that’s just disrespectful.
I think that politics is in everything, and it’s good to see people being vocal about it. Period.
Politics is in your everyday life, it’s in the way things are run, it’s in the way we get paid, all of it. Don’t think it just resides under the Capital building’s Dome.
Makes sense. People need celebrities to tell them how to dress, how to lose weight, what do to, how to live healthier, not to take drugs, the list goes on and on. People just can’t think for themselves.
I was really impressed with Pitt. He seemed to genuinely be there for the cause and not to toot his own horn. Pelosi could not stop smiling. She looked like a school girl, showing off her brand new puppy to the class. Her speech was embarrassing, but it didnt’ seem to phase Pitt..he’s probably used to it all by now.
thank you brad !
Don’t want to piss on Pitt’s chips here but Pelosi’s gushing response to his visit is pretty inappropriate. Applaud Pitt’s efforts 100% but lately, the seriousness with which the media is granting the celebrity, rather than the cause, is really counter-productive. Same with Clooney and Darfur being branded ‘George Clooney’s Crusade’ on the Anderson Cooper interview – Clooney’s done his bit and all credit to him for that, but why are they not now interviewing the people with serious Darfur credentials (not to mention influence? Pelosi and others here should have reined in the gush and let NOLA, rather than Pitt, take centre stage.
I can really understand Obama wanting to distance himself from Hollywood.
I wish actors would just act and musicians would just play music and leave the politics to politicians!!
It’s pretty sad when the leader of the Katrina task force and a grown ass man is gushing over Brad Pitt.
Not only was it highly inappropriate, it also goes to show where our priorities are as a country. Brad Pitt is doing great work in Louisiana but the focus should be on that work, not whether or not grandchildren will be envious.
@crab–I agree in terms of election politics (as in who is getting elected) that actors and musicians campaigning tend to do more harm than good.
I disagree, however, in terms of joining politics and efforts such as affordable housing. A star like Pitt can bring huge media attention to an important issue (as you can see DID happen), and that can galvanize politicians to act.
If more people took an interest in what politicians were doing, in what THEY could do (by writing, showing up, getting a petition, voting, etc), the democratic system could be used for a great deal of good.
Too many people abdicate their own responsibilities and then whine about how lousy their country is being run.
Geronimo – I was impressed with how low-key Brad seemed during the ZOMG LIVE Coverage Event!!! – he really looked embarassed.
Clyburn was less gushy, thank God.
He is amazing!!! He and Angelina are just an amazing. They say Goda has a plan for our lives, I think Brad and Angie and their family are part of it. They do good in this world. There are too few people who do.
I always thought I’d be super cool if I ever met a celebrity. I’m honestly not a celeb worshipper. (I dislike more of them than I like!)
But all it takes is really putting that theory to the test to discover you are a RAGING DORK inside. I’ve since met a few celebs and all I can say is that I turned into a drooling half-human incapable of coherent thought or speech. It was RIDICULOUSLY embarrassing and I berated myself later for it. What the hell? I just turned into some sort of slobbering idiot.
I’ve resolved to be cooler next time. I swear it.
Anyway, my way of saying apparently not even people elected to Congress are immune to this weird reaction.
Kaiser – yeah, no probs with Pitt at all here, it’s the gush, particularly from Pelosi, that soured it for me. Just more amunition for those who detest what comes across here as inappropriate pandering to celebrity. Does neither the celeb nor the cause any good. But JMO!
I don’t care who your are– you have the right to gush over Brad Pitt.
Shame on Pelosi for acting the way she did.. Look at those pictures. Where did substance go?
Aww. Our Congressmen/women have feelings too. Who knew?
Brad should be commended for his post Katrina efforts. He’s done more than the gov’t in helping rebuild N.O.L.A.
basking in the warm glow of their sheer wonderfulness.
Gush away politicos but have you not learned that there’s a time and place? In front of live national media, it’s probably not the time. When he’s in ‘your house’, it’s not the place. It takes away from the reason he was there and that’s just disrespectful.
Course I’m not a Brangeloonie, what do I know?
I think that politics is in everything, and it’s good to see people being vocal about it. Period.
Politics is in your everyday life, it’s in the way things are run, it’s in the way we get paid, all of it. Don’t think it just resides under the Capital building’s Dome.
Makes sense. People need celebrities to tell them how to dress, how to lose weight, what do to, how to live healthier, not to take drugs, the list goes on and on. People just can’t think for themselves.
PUH-LEASE.
and the celebs, who can’t wait to line up and support the nannie state and all its causes, one of which is taxing and regulating cigarettes…
well, take a look at almost every film and TV show that depicts smoking celebs as cool, hip, sexy. And it’s aimed right at impressionable teens.
What a bunch of Hypocrits.
I was really impressed with Pitt. He seemed to genuinely be there for the cause and not to toot his own horn. Pelosi could not stop smiling. She looked like a school girl, showing off her brand new puppy to the class. Her speech was embarrassing, but it didnt’ seem to phase Pitt..he’s probably used to it all by now.
Brad Pitt and Pelosi ACTING??? Take a look! Really funny!
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/video/2009/03/05/VI2009030503225.html?hpid=opinionsbox1
ZOMG that phrase is so annoying!