Who's smarter - Hollywood?
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Who's Smarter?
by Cindy Osborne"The Hollywood group is at it again. Holding anti-war rallies, screaming about the Bush Administration, running ads in major newspapers, defaming the President and his Cabinet every chance they get, to anyone and everyone who will listen. They publicly defile them and call them names like "stupid" , "morons", and "idiots". Jessica Lange went so far as to tell a crowd in Spain that she hates President Bush and is embarrassed to be an American.
So, just how ignorant are these people who are running the country? Let's look at the biographies of these "stupid", "ignorant" , "moronic"
leaders, and then at the celebrities who are castigating them:President George W. Bush: Received a Bachelors Degree from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He served as an
F-102 pilot for the Texas Air National Guard. He began his career in the oil and gas business in Midland in 1975 and worked in the energy
industry until 1986. He was elected Governor on November 8, 1994, with 53.5 percent of the vote. In a historic re-election victory, he became the first Texas Governor to be elected to consecutive four-year terms on November 3, 1998 winning 68.6 percent of the vote. In 1998 Governor Bush won 49 percent of the Hispanic vote, 27 percent of the African-American vote, 27 percent of Democrats and 65 percent of women. He won more Texas counties, 240 of 254, than any modern Republican other that Richard Nixon in 1972 and is the first Republican gubernatorial candidate to win the heavily Hispanic and Democratic border counties of El Paso, Cameron and Hidalgo. (Someone began circulating a false story about his I.Q. being lower than any other President. If you believed it, you might want to go to URBANLEGENDS.COM and see the truth.)Vice President Dick Cheney earned a B.A. in 1965 and a M.A. in 1966, both in political science. Two years later, he won an American Political
Science Association congressional fellowship. One of Vice President Cheney's primary duties is to share with individuals, members of Congress and foreign leaders, President Bush's vision to strengthen our economy, secure our homeland and win the War on Terrorism. In his official role as President of the Senate, Vice President Cheney regularly goes to Capital Hill to meet with Senators and members of the House of Representatives to work on the Administration's legislative goals. In his travels as Vice President, he has seen first hand the great demands the war on terrorism is placing on the men and women of our military, and he is proud of the tremendous job they are doing for the United States of America.Secretary of State Colin Powell was educated in the New York City public schools, graduating from the City College of New York (CCNY), where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in geology. He also participated in ROTC at CCNY and received a commission as an Army second lieutenant upon graduation in June 1958. His further academic achievements include a Master of Business Administration Degree from George Washington University. Secretary Powell is the recipient of numerous U.S. and foreign military awards and decorations. Secretary Powell's civilian awards include two Presidential Medals of Freedom, the President's Citizens Medal, the Congressional Gold Medal, the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal, and the Secretary of Energy Distinguished Service Medal. Several schools and other institutions have been named in his honor and he holds honorary degrees from universities and colleges across the country.
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld: attended Princeton University on Scholarship (AB, 1954) and served in the U.S. Navy (1954-57) as a Naval aviator ; Congressional Assistant to Rep. Robert Griffin (R-MI), 1957-59; U.S. Representative, Illinois, 1962-69; Assistant to the President, Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, Director of the Cost of Living Council, 1969-74; U.S. Ambassador to NATO, 1973-74; head of Presidential Transition Team, 1974; Assistant to the President, Director of White House Office of Operations, White House Chief of Staff, 1974-77; Secretary of Defense, 1975-77
Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge was raised in a working class family in veterans' public housing in Erie. He earned a scholarship to
Harvard, graduating with honors in 1967. After his first year at The Dickinson School of Law, he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as an infantry staff sergeant in Vietnam, earning the Bronze Star for Valor. After returning to Pennsylvania, he earned his Law Degree and was in private practice before becoming Assistant District Attorney in Erie County. He was elected to Congress in 1982. He was the first enlisted Vietnam combat veteran elected to the U.S. House, and was overwhelmingly re-elected six times.National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice earned her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of Denver in 1974; her Master's from the University of Notre Dame in 1975; and her Ph.D. from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver in 1981. (Note: Rice enrolled at the University of Denver at the age of 15, graduating at 19 with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science (Cum Laude). She earned a Master's Degree at the University of Notre Dame and a Doctorate from the University of Denver's Graduate School of International Studies. Both of her advanced degrees are also in Political Science.) She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has been awarded Honorary Doctorates from Morehouse College in 1991, the University of Alabama in 1994, and the University of Notre Dame in 1995. At Stanford, she has been a member of the Center for International Security and Arms Control, a Senior Fellow of the Institute for International Studies, and a Fellow (by courtesy) of the Hoover Institution. Her books include Germany Unified and Europe Transformed (1995) with Philip Zelikow, The Gorbachev Era (1986) with Alexander Dallin, and Uncertain Allegiance: The Soviet Union and the Czechoslovak Army (1984). She also has written numerous articles on Soviet and East European foreign and defense policy, and has addressed audiences in settings ranging from the U.S. Ambassador's Residence in Moscow to the Commonwealth Club to the 1992 and 2000
Republican National Conventions. From 1989 through March 1991, the period of German reunification and the final days of the Soviet Union, she served in the Bush Administration as Director, and then Senior Director, of Soviet and East European Affairs in the National Security Council, and a Special Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs. In 1986, while an international affairs fellow of the Council on Foreign Relations, she served as Special Assistant to the Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In 1997, she served on the Federal Advisory Committee on Gender -- Integrated Training in the Military. She was a member of the boards of directors for the Chevron Corporation, the Charles Schwab Corporation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the University of Notre Dame, the International Advisory Council of J.P. Morgan and the San Francisco
Symphony Board of Governors. She was a Founding Board member of the Center for a New Generation, an educational support fund for schools in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park, California and was Vice President of the Boys and Girls Club of the Peninsula. In addition, her past board service has encompassed such organizations as Transamerica Corporation, Hewlett Packard, the Carnegie Corporation, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, The Rand Corporation, the National Council for Soviet and East European Studies, the Mid-Peninsula Urban Coalition and KQED, public broadcasting for San Francisco. Born November 14, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama. She resides in Washington, D.C.So who are these celebrities? What is their education? What is their experience in affairs of State or in National Security? While I will defend to the death their right to express their opinions, I think that if they are going to call into question the intelligence of our leaders, we should also have all the facts on their educations and background:
Barbra Streisand : Completed high school
Career: Singing and actingCher: Dropped out of school in 9th grade.
Career: Singing and actingMartin Sheen Flunked exam to enter University of Dayton.
Career: ActingJessica Lange Dropped out college mid-freshman year.
Career: ActingAlec Baldwin Dropped out of George Washington U. after scandal
Career: ActingJulia Roberts Completed high school
Career: ActingSean Penn Completed High school
Career: ActingSusan Sarandon Degree in Drama from Catholic University of America
in Washington, D.C.
Career: ActingEd Asner Completed High school
Career: ActingGeorge Clooney Dropped out of University of Kentucky
Career: ActingMichael Moore Dropped out first year University of Michigan.
Career: Movie DirectorSarah Jessica Parker: Completed High School
Career: ActingJennifer Anniston: Completed High School
Career: ActingMike Farrell Completed High school
Career: ActingJaneane Garofelo Dropped out of College.
Career: Stand up comedienneLarry Hagman Attended Bard College for one year.
Career: ActingWhile comparing the education and experience of these two groups, we should also remember that President Bush and his cabinet are briefed daily, even hourly, on the War on Terror and threats to our security. They are privy to information gathered around the world concerning the Middle East, the threats to America, the intentions of terrorists and terrorist-supporting governments. They are in constant communication with the CIA, the FBI, Interpol, NATO, The United Nations, our own military, and that of our allies around the world. We cannot simply believe that we have full knowledge of the threats because we watch CNN!! We cannot believe that we are in any way as informed as our leaders.
These celebrities have no intelligence-gathering agents, no fact-finding groups, no insight into the minds of those who would destroy our country. They only have a deep seated hatred for all things Republican. By nature, and no one knows quite why, the Hollywood elitists detest Conservative views and anything that supports or uplifts the United States of America. The silence was deafening from the Left when Bill Clinton bombed a pharmaceutical factory outside of Khartoum, or when he attacked the Bosnian Serbs in 1995 and 1999. He bombed Serbia itself to get Slobodan Milosevic out of Kosovo, and not a single peace rally was held. When our Rangers were ambushed in Somalia and 18 young American lives were lost, not a peep was heard from Hollywood. Yet now, after our nation has been attacked on its own soil, after 3,000 Americans were killed by freedom-hating terrorists while going about their routine lives, they want to hold rallies against the war. Why the change? Because an honest, God-fearing Republican sits in the White House.
Another irony is that in 1987, when Ronald Reagan was in office, the Hollywood group aligned themselves with disarmament groups like SANE, FREEZE and PEACE ACTION, urging our own government to disarm and freeze the manufacturing of any further nuclear weapons, in order to promote world peace. It is curious that now, even after we have heard all the evidence that Saddam Hussein has chemical, biological and is very close to obtaining nuclear weapons, their is no cry from this group for HIM to disarm. They believe we should leave him alone in his quest for these weapons of mass destruction, even though it is certain that these deadly weapons will eventually be used against us in our own cities.
So why the hype out of Hollywood? Could these celebrities believe that since they draw such astronomical salaries, they are entitled to also determine the course of our Nation? That they can make viable decisions concerning war and peace? Did Michael Moore have the backing of the Nation when he recently thanked France, on our behalf, for being a "good enough friend to tell us we were wrong"? I know for certain he was not speaking for me. Does Sean Penn fancy himself a Diplomat, in going to Iraq when we are just weeks away from war? Does he believe that his High School Diploma gives him the knowledge (and the right) to go to a country that is controlled by a maniacal dictator, and speak on behalf of the American people? Or is it the fact that he pulls in more money per year than the average American worker will see in a lifetime? Does his bank account give him clout?
The ultimate irony is that many of these celebrities have made a shambles of their own lives, with drug abuse, alcoholism, numerous marriages and divorces, scrapes with the law, publicized temper tantrums, etc. How dare they pretend to know what is best for an entire nation! What is even more bizarre is how many people in this country will listen and accept their views, simply because they liked them in a certain movie, or have fond memories of an old television sitcom!
It is time for us, as citizens of the United States, to educate ourselves about the world around us. If future generations are going to enjoy the freedoms that our forefathers bequeathed us, if they are ever to know peace in their own country and their world, to live without fear of terrorism striking in their own cities, we must assure that this nation remains strong. We must make certain that those who would destroy us are made aware of the severe consequences that will befall them.
Yes, it is a wonderful dream to sit down with dictators and terrorists and join hands, singing Cumbaya and talking of world peace. But it is not real. We did not stop Adolf Hitler from taking over the entire continent of Europe by simply talking to him. We sent our best and brightest, with the strength and determination that this Country is known for, and defeated the Nazi regime. President John F. Kennedy did not stop the Soviet ships from unloading their nuclear missiles in Cuba in 1962 with mere words. He stopped them with action, and threat of immediate war if the ships did not turn around. We did not end the Cold War with conferences. It ended with the strong belief of President Ronald Reagan... PEACE through STRENGTH."
- TransFatty0
windbags
- ********0
I completely agree with all of that, I don't see how stardom makes for intelligence
- justice0
Excellent! You rule Shtuker! Thank you for coming with some facts. Most of those "stars" bitching about the war I can do without. Most don't even have careers anymore so their agents probably reccomended that being anti-war would be good for their careers and get them on CNN. Idiots.
- Danski0
1. Taking progress through the educational system as a meter of intelligence is poor science at best, especially when using schools reputed for putting wealthy simpletons onto the degree track are involved
2. "freedom-hating" and all of the other words used to describe "terrorists" are a fucking pack of lies and you know it. this administration has done more to restrict the freedom of americans than the nixon administation.
3. American soldiers very rarely get killed when america is minding its own business.
- ********0
I agree, I am not really for innocent people dying, however, I cannot stand that Hollywood side of crying BS. Get it out of my face, and yes most of those people are doing it because of their agents suggestions, because they are all of a sudden careerless. Sorta' like that weak-ass Beastie Boy shit. Hang it up fellas it over.
- Danski0
some actors are becoming like politicians, aiming themselves towards the "votes" with scant regard for the truth of their own convictions.
however, it's still just a job and they still have to publicise themselves and you never know, some of them might be genuine. generalisations can be dangerous.
- exador0
funny...
the only windbag i see here is the author of that longass essay.no one i know is disputing the intelligence of cheney, or condi..
whether they have a soul or not, is certainly up for debate tho...and as for bush...
holy crap..there wasn't one thing in that laundry list, ie diplomas, etc. that wasn't a gift....
you've allll heard him speak.
what kind of educated man says things like 'misunderestimated'?c'mon..
he's at the desk because of wealth and family...
thats it..reminds me of highschool....
remember how during a student council ellection, there'd always be a few kids running that were smart, keeners, hang out at the library types...
and how they NEVER won?
and how the student council pres race ended up being a glorfied popularity contest...with the beautiful rich kids of your school usually getting one of their own in as pres...kinda reminds me of that...
a whole lot..
but this is all besides the point now isn't it..
for good or for bad, you have this guy as your leader now..and a world shaking new concept in foreign relations..
best of luck.
- ********0
sure and how do you think politics work again?
- ********0
i am not going to read all that. can someone summarize it in like 6 words at max?
- mitsu0
Ramen Noodles are Tasty Treats
(less than 6 words!)
- mitsu0
oh, a literal translation... sorry:
celebrities should shut thier effen pieholes!
- Nirvous0
First point: The following point is not intended start to a flame war so relax.
Second point: I love it when liberals are faced with facts, and then must change the subject or try to discount the information at hand.
- unknown0
George Bush is an idiot, no matter what he studied and where. Have you thought for a moment that all of his degrees were given to him because who he is and who their family members are? He's just another southern illiterate redneck, and he's given LOTS of proofs to back that up... I see another witch hunt on Hollywood coming soon once again. Besides this, I'm really amazed at many americans suing the word liberal as if it was an insult these days... Bush deserves to die, someone gives him a pretzel. Period.
- ********0
Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2001 04:12:42 GMT
From: cmsudairy Subject: Martha Stewart's Mile High Lemon Pie
Newsgroup: rec.food.recipesMILE HIGH LEMON PIE
Serves 8 to 10All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee (follows)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons heavy creamfor the filling
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup sifted cake flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
5 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon rind
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small piecesfor the Swiss meringue
7 large egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon saltHeat oven to 400. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a
thickness of 1/8 inch, and use to line a 9-inch pie tin. Crimp the edges
decoratively. Chill until firm. In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and
cream to make a glaze. Prick the bottom of the shell with a fork, brush the top
edges with the glaze, and line with parchment paper. Weight the shell with pie
weights or dried beans, and bake until the edges begin to brown, 10 to 15
minutes. Remove paper and weights; continue baking until golden brown, 7 to 10
minutes more. Let cool.
To make filling, combine cornstarch, cake flour, salt, and sugar in a
medium nonreactive saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add 2 cups cold water.
Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, about 4 minutes.
Remove the pan from heat. Temper egg yolks by beating a small amount of hot
mixture into the yolks before adding them to pan. Cook over low heat for 5
minutes.
Remove the pan from heat, and whisk in the lemon juice and rind. Add the
butter one piece at a time. Pour the mixture into a large bowl, and let cool.
Pour the filling into the cooled shell and refrigerate, covered with
aluminum foil, until firm, about 1 hour.
To make the meringue, combine egg whites, sugar, and salt in a heat-proof
bowl. Set over a pan of simmering water; beat until warm and sugar is
dissolved. Remove bowl from heat; whip into stiff peaks.
Spread the meringue over pie so that it touches crust all around. Broil
until brown, about 2 minutes, watching constantly. Serve at room temperature.
NOTE: Raw eggs should not be used in food prepared for pregnant women, babies,
young children, the elderly, or anyone whose health is compromised.Pate Brisee (PIE DOUGH)
Makes 1 double-crust or 2 single-crust 9- to 10-inch piesPate brisee is the French version of classic pie or tart pastry. Pressing the
dough into a disk rather than shaping it into a ball allows it to chill faster.
This will also make the dough easier to roll out, and if you freeze it, it will
thaw more quickly.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice waterIn the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add
butter, and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
With machine running, add ice water in a slow, steady stream through feed
tube. Pulse until dough holds together without being wet or sticky; be careful
not to process more than 30 seconds. To test, squeeze a small amount together:
If it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Divide dough into two equal balls. Flatten each ball into a disk, and wrap
in plastic. Transfer to the refrigerator, and chill at least 1 hour. Dough may
be stored, frozen, up to 1 month.
- kpl0
GOUGE MY EYES NOW! NOW! STAB ME RIGHT HERE! RIGHT HERE!!!
effen assholes.
- ********0
there's definitely a validity to those facts. No matter how you chew it.
- ********0
I like the recipe better though. How do you make Iraqi style Falafal?
- mrdobolina0
the celebrities should shutup, but I dont necessarily think Bush is a very intelligent man.
- ********0
I agree as well, let's face it Bush is no rocket scientist, yet I am so sick of hearing movie stars yap, yap about anything political even if it is against war.
- mrdobolina0
Bollywood is smarter than Hollywood.