What a dumbass. Isn't this the same idiot who prayed for a hurricane to hit NYC instead of his Virginia-based 700 Club a few years ago?

[ October 06, 2003, 12:02 PM: Message edited by: bobby78751 ]

I can't pass by any movie reference on these boards without replying, so here goes:

Where to begin? First, Freeman's first Oscar nomination was for Street Smart, a movie released several years before Driving Miss Daisy. Second, anyone feel uneasy about the use of the word "they" in the quote? The passive voice ("he was elevated") would eliminate any perceived distrust of those not like oneself. Who is "they," anyway? Liberal Hollywood? The movies Robertson refers to have fairly conservative ideologies. Or is the fact that a black actor is playing characters of such stature too radical in Robertson's world? The Negroes should stick to playing mammies, servants and thugs? What's next, Mr. Robertson? I'd love to know your reaction to Bamboozled and other Spike Lee films.

Third, anyone can question anyone's abilities without referring to their race.

Finally, if Robertson, Limbaugh's partner-in-slime, had seen The Shawshank Redemption he'd have realized his argument would be moot (how did Freeman not receive the Oscar that year? He performance was much more subtle and admirable than Tom Hanks' in Forrest Gump).

Freeman's performance WAS amazing. Unfortnately, the Academy is obsessed with people who play crazy people (a la Forrest Gump) and not subtle performances (which, in my eye, is a lot tougher).

Well, from what I hear, Sean Penn may be delivering the performance of his life in Clint Eastwood's new film, "Mystic River," and he's not an insane person, just a father torn by tremendous grief, so I can't wait to see the movie and if the performance is as good as I've heard, I hope he finally gets the nod.

Also, Hollywood loves to give awards to women who play whores/prostitutes.

As for Pat Robertson's comments, Feverdog nailed them--this "they" is obviously, in his sick, warped, hateful mind, liberal Hollywood. I know it pains him that blacks don't play minstrels like that black man he had on his show for years (is that buffoon still on there?), but Mr. Robertson, it's 2003, so get over it!

As a result of the Boston incident, the two sports talk "personalities" have been suspended for two weeks. The station's initial response to the controversy was a two-day suspension, a decision that came under heavy fire from the community and some of the station's advertisers.

It seems like we have seen a record number of firing/suspensions/demotions of politicians, talk show hosts, etc. this year. From Trent Lott in January to Rush Limbaugh now, I think there are some educated idiots in this world who think they can just say anything they want without any repercussions!!

Cultural diversity in the workplace, weather it is in the sporting arena or any other occupation, should be about understanding how our differences and similarities as human beings affect our work relationships, customer relationships and personal relationships. Idiots like Rush Limbaugh, Pat Robertson, Trent Lott(who should have been booted out of office IMHO!), and the like, will never even attempt to understand any other culture other than their own "good ole boy" network!! They are missing out on an enriching aspect of their life!! Like I have stated before, people like this may be highly educated, but that doesn't make them SMART!!

[ October 06, 2003, 10:34 PM: Message edited by: SmoothRon ]

Well it seems that the drug story has some validity to it. Rush has admitted that he is addicted to painkillers. He claims to have started taking them after spinal surgery. CNN is reporting that he will enter a 30 day drug treatment.

He actually had the nerve to ask for prayers. Yeah like the prayers and good wishes he sent out to all the drug addicts he wanted to lock up or ship off to an island.

He also admitted that he's gone two previous times for treatment, so it's probably safe to say he's been spewing his bile about drug addicts while being an addict and seeking treatment himself. He also said something about how he's always tried to be honest and open about his life with his listeners. Wonder how forthcoming he'd have been had the story not come out in the National Enquirer?

I guess addiction to prescription medication is not as sinful as street drugs.

[ October 10, 2003, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: George_vikingfan ]

Here's a link to an article reporting this shocking story.

That depends on whether it's provided by Medicare or not.

BTW, does it make it any better if the drugs are obtained from Canada for a lower price? wink

As a friend told me, pity the poor rehab counsellor who has to teach Rush some humility.

They do on the Robertson plantation.

I remember when Rush first came on the radio. He was GLEEFUL when known gay men "assumed room tempature"from AIDS. He fired up the vaccum cleaner sounds with baby crying when talking about abortion. He has gone in the "closet" with his hate crap. It is just under the surface.

Steve McNair is a great quarterback he is also black. He didn't even get to go Hawaii last year.