Comments on: “Star Jones says Polanski’s loved because he’s white” morning links http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/ Stylish celebrity escapism Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:06:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DW http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-486466 DW Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:02:38 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-486466 I think star is one woman that will not sit and let things pass her by. yes racism is very alive and she just had the balls to point it out. Star stated 3 variables and the only one the media picked up on was the face that she said something about race. I think star is one woman that will not sit and let things pass her by. yes racism is very alive and she just had the balls to point it out. Star stated 3 variables and the only one the media picked up on was the face that she said something about race.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Shay http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-483122 Shay Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:11:15 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-483122 @mairead Living in America we have to know that sometimes race is an issue but not the only one. You have race, class, age, gender, and physical appearance as factors that people use. In this situation there are too many variables to make a blanket statement that everyone invovled in supporting Polanksi is doing so because of race. For some it could be but who's going to take the time to ask each person and research their pass choices in life to figure out if it's race. As far as the casting couch that's a very interesting aspect that may be influencing older directors. Not sure about younger ones. @mairead

Living in America we have to know that sometimes race is an issue but not the only one. You have race, class, age, gender, and physical appearance as factors that people use. In this situation there are too many variables to make a blanket statement that everyone invovled in supporting Polanksi is doing so because of race. For some it could be but who’s going to take the time to ask each person and research their pass choices in life to figure out if it’s race.

As far as the casting couch that’s a very interesting aspect that may be influencing older directors. Not sure about younger ones.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: lena http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482567 lena Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:02:46 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482567 Firestarter, the problem is OJ didn't admit to killing Nicole or her friend... that's why I believe Race, Gender, and Class play a part... A man of color in this country wouldn't be able to admit to anal raping a 13 yr old white girl, in the 70's, and then turn around 30+ yrs after living a free life abroad and having hollywood supporting his release. It just would never happen. Firestarter, the problem is OJ didn’t admit to killing Nicole or her friend… that’s why I believe Race, Gender, and Class play a part… A man of color in this country wouldn’t be able to admit to anal raping a 13 yr old white girl, in the 70′s, and then turn around 30+ yrs after living a free life abroad and having hollywood supporting his release. It just would never happen.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Firestarter http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482382 Firestarter Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:56:12 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482382 It has nothing to do with race or religion. It has everything to do with the type of director he is and what he has endured in his miserable life, that have people so sympathetic for him. People also feel that the length of time that has passed, should be taken into consideration, along with the fact that the girl he raped, has forgiven him and has said she wants him free. If it were another WHITE director, there wold not be such a public outcry, but because it is Polanski, tortured director, husband of the Manson slain Sharon Tate, who had a horrible childhood, people are sympathetic. Simple as that. Say it is because he is white all you want, but I will almost bet his race has zero to do with this outcry to free him. Let's not forget, O.J Simpson got away with murder, and it was because he was a once beloved football hero! It has nothing to do with race or religion. It has everything to do with the type of director he is and what he has endured in his miserable life, that have people so sympathetic for him. People also feel that the length of time that has passed, should be taken into consideration, along with the fact that the girl he raped, has forgiven him and has said she wants him free. If it were another WHITE director, there wold not be such a public outcry, but because it is Polanski, tortured director, husband of the Manson slain Sharon Tate, who had a horrible childhood, people are sympathetic. Simple as that.

Say it is because he is white all you want, but I will almost bet his race has zero to do with this outcry to free him.

Let’s not forget, O.J Simpson got away with murder, and it was because he was a once beloved football hero!

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Yae http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482319 Yae Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:56:55 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482319 An African American can say someone did something because they are white. A Jewish person can call everyone anti semetic. But a caucasion is not allowed to say ANYTHING about Jews or African Americas. Political correctness in it's famliar sinister clothing. An African American can say someone did something because they are white.

A Jewish person can call everyone anti semetic.

But a caucasion is not allowed to say ANYTHING about Jews or African Americas.

Political correctness in it’s famliar sinister clothing.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Merridith http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482293 Merridith Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:21:37 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482293 What a disgusting racist statement. I am caucasion and I do not love that rapist!!! Shame on star jones, African Americans need to learn reverse racism is as equally bad as racism What a disgusting racist statement. I am caucasion and I do not love that rapist!!!
Shame on star jones, African Americans need to learn reverse racism is as equally bad as racism

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Mairead http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482224 Mairead Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:14:33 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482224 @Shay, I daresay you're right - of course all sexual abusers have "issues" and many have "tragic pasts". The stance Hollywood has taken on this is strange, but it can't be as basic as black/white/Jew surely? Perhaps it's a lot to do with the conditioning of people towards sex in exchange for advancement in the film industry on both sides of the Atlantic. The casting couch is no secret - and over-eager stage mothers "gifting" their children as sexual favours is not unheard of (one rumour exists between a certain actress, who disappeared/drowned some time ago, and one of the most famous singers/actors of all time who had some very cosa nostra dealings - just trying not to get sued here). Maybe it's just easier to pardon him than have a light shone on the seedy aspects of their profession. I could see some signing the petition as a short-sighted way of protesting the way he was arrested at a film festival. To which I say there are better ways of making your point. And just because Switzerland is militarily neutral, doesn't mean that their laws are in any way liberal. Just on Natalie Portman - you know what's really interesting is that Luc Besson who directed Natalie as a sexualised pre-teen in "Léon" refused to sign. And one of Monica Bellucci's most famous roles was as a rape victim in a scene that was legendarily graphic (I didn't see it, I just couldn't). Strange how her husband Vincent Cassel hadn't signed the original petition, unless he has now. @Shay, I daresay you’re right – of course all sexual abusers have “issues” and many have “tragic pasts”. The stance Hollywood has taken on this is strange, but it can’t be as basic as black/white/Jew surely?

Perhaps it’s a lot to do with the conditioning of people towards sex in exchange for advancement in the film industry on both sides of the Atlantic. The casting couch is no secret – and over-eager stage mothers “gifting” their children as sexual favours is not unheard of (one rumour exists between a certain actress, who disappeared/drowned some time ago, and one of the most famous singers/actors of all time who had some very cosa nostra dealings – just trying not to get sued here). Maybe it’s just easier to pardon him than have a light shone on the seedy aspects of their profession.

I could see some signing the petition as a short-sighted way of protesting the way he was arrested at a film festival. To which I say there are better ways of making your point. And just because Switzerland is militarily neutral, doesn’t mean that their laws are in any way liberal.

Just on Natalie Portman – you know what’s really interesting is that Luc Besson who directed Natalie as a sexualised pre-teen in “Léon” refused to sign. And one of Monica Bellucci’s most famous roles was as a rape victim in a scene that was legendarily graphic (I didn’t see it, I just couldn’t). Strange how her husband Vincent Cassel hadn’t signed the original petition, unless he has now.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Shay http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482203 Shay Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:39:48 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482203 On topic.... I think a lot of people in the industry have allowed time to help them forget. Then there's others who use the murder of his wife to say that he was depressed or had issues when he did it. Personal tragedy or being a good director doesn't excuse what he did to her and might have done again if she hadn't come forward. He needs to face justice. On topic….

I think a lot of people in the industry have allowed time to help them forget. Then there’s others who use the murder of his wife to say that he was depressed or had issues when he did it. Personal tragedy or being a good director doesn’t excuse what he did to her and might have done again if she hadn’t come forward. He needs to face justice.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: Shay http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482200 Shay Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:31:11 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482200 @NIKKI You're entitled to your opinion (just like Star) but being black doesn't make you right or give your comment merit. Since we're on truth how often do you as an "African American"* bring race into things? *Feel free to clarify if you're not from America. Would help to clarify your comment. @NIKKI

You’re entitled to your opinion (just like Star) but being black doesn’t make you right or give your comment merit.

Since we’re on truth how often do you as an “African American”* bring race into things?

*Feel free to clarify if you’re not from America. Would help to clarify your comment.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]> By: lena http://www.celebitchy.com/75267/alicia_silverstones_vegan_diet_book_morning_links/#comment-482097 lena Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:10:31 +0000 http://www.celebitchy.com/?p=75267#comment-482097 SMH @ Nikki You just pulled that dreaded "race card" that you hate so much. Honest question(s)... Why did you feel the need to announce your race? I didn't see anyone ask you that question directly, but yet you felt the need to put it out there... as if it would support your opinion. Did you think by announcing your ethnicity you would some how get brownie points from some of the non black readers because you are in agreement with them? Correct me if i'm wrong please, but it honestly comes off as if you saying hey i'm black and I agree with some of you, we all don't think like her, (which if anyone thought otherwise they would be an idiot)... it just comes off hypocritical that you can pull your card when it has nothing to do with the post after blasting Star for doing the same thing, (your opinion not mine) IMO her comment has some truth it. You pulled your card and now i wanna know why. SMH @ Nikki

You just pulled that dreaded “race card” that you hate so much. Honest question(s)… Why did you feel the need to announce your race? I didn’t see anyone ask you that question directly, but yet you felt the need to put it out there… as if it would support your opinion. Did you think by announcing your ethnicity you would some how get brownie points from some of the non black readers because you are in agreement with them? Correct me if i’m wrong please, but it honestly comes off as if you saying hey i’m black and I agree with some of you, we all don’t think like her, (which if anyone thought otherwise they would be an idiot)… it just comes off hypocritical that you can pull your card when it has nothing to do with the post after blasting Star for doing the same thing, (your opinion not mine) IMO her comment has some truth it. You pulled your card and now i wanna know why.

Report this comment as spam or abuse

]]>