Is Michael Moore the one who got onstage at the Oscar's saying "Shame on you President Bush?" I'm thinking it was. I haven't seen Farenheit 911. However at places like the Oscar's I think celebs should keep their opinions to themselves. I think there is a better time and place for that. I am not criticizing his movie at all, or his right to free speech. I just think doing it at the Academy Awards was tacky. BTW--please don't yell at me if this was not him...if it wasn't then whoever did it was tacky. This is a night to recognize people in film for their work. I actually think making the movie Farenheit 911 was a great way to get your message across, rather than shouting out unexpected messages onstage at an awards show.
Perfect example: I consider myself one of the biggest Pearl Jam fans in the world. I went to one of their concerts not long ago where they were preaching about politics. Their music lately seems to have some sort of political agenda lately. I don't pay money to hear them preach about politics....I care about listening to their music. I don't care what they think about politics. I'm not saying they don't have the right to do it. I'm just saying they should get involved (which they do) with organizations that they support and speak their mind this way, instead of preaching to people who just want to see a good concert.
And I am not saying this about all people...Bruce Springsteen gave a benefit concert especially for the Kerry campaign...so people who went to that show knew that politics were going to be involved. So that is different... And I applaud him for getting involved in what he believes in.
Like I said, I know they have a right to do this. But does anyone agree that there is a time and place for this?
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