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Spike Lee Is Backing Barack Obama
AP ^
| 2/19/08
| staff
Posted on 02/19/2008 9:44:37 AM PST by pissant
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) Spike Lee told a crowd at the University of Dayton to "do the right thing" in this year's presidential election.
"We are living in some very exciting times," Lee said Monday. "And the months leading up to the election in November will determine which way this country is going to go; forward or backward. It's up to you to do the right thing."
He said he supports Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination.
Dressed in a sweater, jeans and ball cap, Lee spoke of growing up in New York City, being a fairly average student at Morehouse College in Atlanta, and becoming a director.
"At first, I didn't know that people actually made movies," Lee said of his childhood. "We would go to the movies on the weekend and stay until our parents dragged us out.
"I didn't decide to become a filmmaker until I went to college. But I did realize that the richness of the African-American experience that I saw on the corner every day was not on the screen."
Last week, Lee was in Columbus to receive the $50,000 Wexner Prize that recognizes innovation, quality and integrity among artists.
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption
KEYWORDS: barackhusseinobama; chebama; nobama; obama; spikelee
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:44:39 AM PST
by
pissant
To: pissant
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:45:32 AM PST
by
JZelle
To: pissant
Never say it coming, I swear I thought he was a McCainiack
To: pissant
yo! i be suhpohtin’ obama cauz he be da man. /sarc>
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:46:28 AM PST
by
robomatik
(Wine plug: RenascentVineyards.com (Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot))
To: JZelle
It would be almost akin to Hillary getting Patricia Irelands endorsement. LOL
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:46:30 AM PST
by
pissant
(Time for a CONSERVATIVE party)
To: pissant
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:46:37 AM PST
by
expatguy
("An American Expat in Southeast Asia" - New & Improved - Now with Search)
To: pissant
Didn’t Spike Lee back Sharpton also?, or was that Jackson..
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:46:58 AM PST
by
MaxMax
(I need a life after politics)
To: pissant
He got game.
And mo’ better blues.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:47:17 AM PST
by
exit82
(People get the government they deserve. And they are about to get it--in spades.)
To: pissant
Well unlike those two Lee actually has talent.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:47:24 AM PST
by
Borges
To: expatguy
And Daniel Ortega. Still waiting to hear from Hugo Chavez.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:47:31 AM PST
by
pissant
(Time for a CONSERVATIVE party)
To: pissant
Quel surprise.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:47:34 AM PST
by
utahagen
To: MaxMax
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:47:54 AM PST
by
SoldierDad
(Proud Dad of a 2nd BCT 10th Mountain Soldier home after 15 months in the Triangle of death)
To: MaxMax
Frankly, there is no difference between Jesse, Al and Obama.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:48:12 AM PST
by
pissant
(Time for a CONSERVATIVE party)
To: pissant
"But I did realize that the richness of the African-American experience that I saw on the corner every day was not on the screen." I guess he hasn't been to some neighborhoods in Detroit lately. Richness?? Look again!
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:48:17 AM PST
by
TCats
(The Clintons Are Not Just Wrong - They Are Certifiable AND Dangerous! See my Page)
To: pissant
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:48:23 AM PST
by
Extremely Extreme Extremist
(The Constitution does not give me the authority to run your life - Ron Paul)
To: pissant
Spike Lee Is Backing Barack Obama Oh well then. I'm convinced.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:48:45 AM PST
by
Corin Stormhands
(New and Improved! Now with 4 less lbs.)
To: Borges
Well unlike those two Lee actually has talent.You wouldn't know it by his last 3 films.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:48:57 AM PST
by
Puppage
(You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
To: JZelle
SHOCKED!!..I say I am SHOCKED!!
To: heywoodubuzzoff
"Never say it coming, I swear I thought he was a McCainiack" I had him figured for a Huckabee man.
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:49:27 AM PST
by
Joe 6-pack
(Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
To: exit82
u no fite the powers at bee
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posted on
02/19/2008 9:51:19 AM PST
by
Billg64
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