Tim Robbins - Beyond The Pale at National Press Club Today - Hollywood-Hero Responds

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[lisaann8]

04-15-03- I was going to write an Op-ed today to go with our weekly Hall of Fame and Hall of Shame awards.

Then Tim Robbins spoke to the National Press Club today.  I've recorded it for your listening disgust.  To say it's beyond the pale is an understatement. 

He has declared war on the 77% of the people in this country who support our president, this country and our troops.

Here is the audio. 

Hollywood-Hero needs to say, one more time for the record, free speech does not mean free of consequences. 

Freedom to choose what we watch, rent or buy does not equal a blacklist.  It's called capitalism.

Actors are free to speak their mind, oppose the war, malign our president.

We, who disagree with their blanket dismissal of what most of America believes, are free to dissent.

We are free to decide NOT to watch a film, buy a CD, or rent a video. 

That's where our power is and that's what they are really afraid of.  The buying power of the American public, the ones who allow them the lifestyles they enjoy.

There is no Hollywood Blacklist as they infer by bringing back this new form of McCarthyism in the guise of a Republican Administration.

This isn't even a boycott, it's about our country, our freedom to choose who we give our largess to in the form of our buying choices.

If Hollywood can't take the heat of their own convictions, perhaps they should find another line of work that would better suit them.

[truthkeeper]

I can't even bear to listen to the jerk. Just tell me, did all the other morons present applaud?

[Paul Atreides]

The best part was Mr. Sarandon getting up there, talking about how differing opinions should be heard, told a story about how his nephew basically shut up a teacher who was voicing a dissenting opinion of Aunt Susan.

The sense of entitlement of those people!

[tentmaker]

"I am sorry that you have chosen to use baseball and your position at the Hall of Fame to make a political statement."

Tim Robbins in his letter to the BB Hall of Fame.

[Paul Atreides]

It was really quite funny: he was there scolding the press for being a shill of the Bush Administration.

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[janetgreen]

Tim Robbins - pencil neck geek (and worse).

[LanPB01]

Why can't these actors just shut their mouths and act? The Shawshank Redemption has always been one of my favorite movies. Now, I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to watch it again. I'd probably find myself cheering when Tim's character gets repeatedly raped by the bull queers.

[quark]

Never trust a male of the species that lacks secondary sex characteristics (Dick "Toe-sucker" Morris alert).

[Timesink]

I can't even bear to listen to the jerk. Just tell me, did all the other morons present applaud?

I didn't waste my time watching either, but in another thread a couple of people posted that he got barely a smattering of applause. They all thought he was psychotic too.

[Let's Roll]

The hollywidiots are indignant because they are being criticized, ticket sales falling etc. Many of us think that muslim extremists want to kill us - we take that personally and then we choose not to associate with, as in the case of the Baseball Hall of Fame, those who abet those who would kill us. I mean, duh, I avoid the dimlibs I know in my private life because they are indifferent to someone tyring to kill me, why wouldn't I avoid Mr. Robbins public appearances, next movie etc.?

In fact as hostile as my feelings are to those who don't care that my children and grandchildren are in danger, they should be glad that all I'm doing is avoiding them. If they start getting in my face like Mr. Robbins is doing, that could change.

[laz17]

Tim Robbins is a piece of garbage. Maybe there was a time when he wasn't, but Sarandon has completely corrupted him. Every time they open their mouths, they should be charged with contributing to air pollution.

[Toddsterpatriot]

ping

[ErnBatavia]

There does appear to be a lack of Testosterone...

[lisaann8]

I posted just his portion of the audio, for those who want to watch the entire disgusting spectacle, here's the link I just put on the site: http://www.connectlive.com/events/pressclub/ram/npclun-041503-robbins.ram

[Only1choice____Freedom]

>>"I am sorry that you have chosen to use baseball and your position at the Hall of Fame to make a political statement."


Before Me!

[Dolphy]

He has every right to speak out. He has no right to expect to be embraced and loved. He and his cohorts have done a fine job in making all kinds of speech, expressions of religion, workplace behavior, etc. illegal. He is lucky, he has only a marketplace reacting to him, not the law.

[Bluntpoint]

Now think about the next Robbins/Sarrandon movie. Envision no one going to see it.

Serenity

[Notforprophet]

Erik the Viking used to be one of my favorite movies.

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

With all due respect, I don't know who Tim Robbins is, and I really could care less.

[Right_in_Virginia]

He has declared war on the 77% of the people in this country who support our president, this country and our troops.

Hey, wait a minute...is this allowed without a UN resolution?!

[SwinneySwitch]

And thou shalt grope at noonday, as the blind gropeth in darkness, and thou shalt not prosper in thy ways: and thou shalt be only oppressed and spoiled evermore, and no man shall save [thee].

[Samwise]

You posted his picture and I still have no idea who he is.

[Paul Atreides]

a couple of people posted that he got barely a smattering of applause

No wonder! He said that Ari Fleischer should only call on the reporters in the back of the room (the ones put in the back because they are the only ones who question the Bush Administration) and said that the press was basically a shill for President Bush.

[Question_Assumptions]

Bump for later.

[Republicus2001]

thats too bad - I enjoyed Shawshank - nevermore

[Republicus2001]

Robbins is just another carney folk who the mullet head hate America first crowd adore for some reason...

[Paul Atreides]

Now do you recognize him?

[hattend]

BTTT

[GRRRRR]

Linka No works...

G

[Saundra Duffy]

I wish he weren't so darn good looking! Sheeeeesh. Those dimples!

[ctnoell70]

My DVD copy of "The Shawshank Redemption" (was my favorite flick) is going on sale on Ebay this week because of Robbins' continued hate-filled dogma towards our President. My boycott has begun. Enough is enough!

[TLBSHOW]

Here is who needs to get the message of support for the Baseball Hall of Fame (Board of Directors )

National Baseball Hall of Fame Board of Directors

http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/contact/email_info.htm

Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman . A director since 1992 and chairman since 2000, Jane Forbes Clark provides substantial Museum expertise, philanthropic insights and management skill in this leadership position.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/892396/posts?page=

[colorado tanker]

The Hollywood airheads don't understand the difference between a right of free speech and a right to approval.

The idea behind free speech and a free press is that in the debate in the "marketplace of ideas" the good ideas will gain acceptance and bad ideas will be discredited.

The airheads' real problem is that the marketplace of ideas is working just fine.

[spodefly]

Shawshank Redemption and the Player are great movies. I wish Tim would have the class to get another hobby besides politics.

[Ursus arctos horribilis]

I thank my G-d every day for the internet where the light of day is made to shine on these idiots.

We can now disiminate information instantly to millions about these creeps and it drives them to distraction when they are found out and exposed for what they are.

Uhrah, uhrah for the truth.

[fightinJAG]

How is that Mr. Robbins got to speak at the National Press Club today and every reporter in the world drooled over him and his story?

I thought we, the unwashed masses who disagree with him, had taken away his right to free speech.

[gidgetgirl3]

DC chapter was going to do a stealth freep today at the Press Club, anyone heard what happened?

[mdcen]

He has every right to speak, he has NO right to my entertainment dollar!

[xm177e2]

He has declared war on the 77% of the people in this country who support our president, this country and our troops.

When did he do that?

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[xm177e2]

He has declared war on the 77% of the people in this country who support our president, this country and our troops.

I should clarify: in what part of the speech does he do that?

[PhilDragoo]

He has every right to speak, he has NO right to my entertainment dollar!

You grasp the beauty of the First Amendment while Robbins miscontrues it.

In America he has the right to make an ass of himself with his carping Commie crap.

And we have the right not to pay to see him on the silver screen;

and to call him out publicly for his smarmy subversion;

and support Dale Petrovsky and the Baseball Hall of Fame in TLBSHOW's link above.

[Zebra]

e-mailed my support to the Hall. Cited the letter from Bill Huber to the New York Times dated April 13:

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins have used their celebrity to protest against the administration and the war at every opportunity. In doing so, they became, by choice, symbols.

Honoring them is as much a political statement as disinviting them.

Freedom of speech is not consequence-free. It allows people — and organizations — to answer back.

[deadhead]

"disgusting spectacle"

Disgusting it is!

Thanks for the link lisaann8. Robbins sickens me, even more after viewing and listening to this link. I sent a letter of support to the Hall Of Fame over the weekend.

[JOE6PAK]

Did FOX produce any of the films Robbins or Susan were in?

[bert]

 The Black List

Of Anti American Actors

 

• Susan Sarrandon

• Sean Penn

• Jane Fonda

• Genine Gerrafalo

• Barbra Streisand

• Mike Ferrell

• Martin Sheen

• James Cromwell

• Sheryl Crow

• Rob Reiner

• Tim Robbins

 

Barbra Streisand : Completed high school Career: Singing and acting

Cher: Dropped out of school in 9th grade. Career: Singing and acting

Martin Sheen: Flunked exam to enter University of Dayton. Career: Acting

Jessica Lange: Dropped out college mid-freshman year. Career: Acting

Alec Baldwin: Dropped out of George Washington U. after scandal. Career: Acting

Julia Roberts: Completed high school. Career: Acting

Sean Penn: Completed High school. Career: Acting

Susan Sarandon: Degree in Drama from Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. Career: Acting

Ed Asner; Completed High school. Career: Acting

George Clooney: Dropped out of University of Kentucky. Career: Acting

Michael Moore: Dropped out first year University of Michigan. Career: Movie Director

Sarah Jessica Parker: Completed High School. Career: Acting

Jennifer Anniston: Completed High School. Career: Acting

Mike Farrell: Completed High school. Career: Acting

Janeane Garofelo: Dropped out of College. Career: Stand up comedienne

Larry Hagman: Attended Bard College for one year. Career: Acting

[Windcatcher]

Tim hasn't *begun* to see heat yet. Perhaps he should be nominated for some rally signage? (assuming someone wittier than I could come up with something pithy).

Maybe Tim should start practicing his next line:
"You want fries with that?"

[NJJ]

I think the money is better spend going to a baseball game than it is seeing a Tim Robbins/Sarandon movie.

[Kip Lange]

I called this earlier, although not the speed with which everything has gone. Elections are gearing up. These people (liberals & celiberals, the whole lot) are out of power & out of favor with Washington; they will stop at nothing to get power back. They are looking at horrible poll numbers today. CNN, their major news outet, is taking huge PR damage. Turner has got to be on SERIOUS meds. So they are proceeding to lash out at: Conservatives at Fox News, conservatives on talk radio, and -- conservatives on the Inernet, make no mistake about it.

We hold firm on all three. This is going to get uglier. ;-)