somebody just had to go there......

smiley21 · #1 03-24-2003, 12:31 AM

i am watching the oscars. it is time to celebrate your win, not use the stage as a soapbox for the war.
while some people stated their opinions with skill, respect, and tact, somebody had to go over the line. i cannot remember his name, but he won for best documentary. he disrespectfully stated his opinion on bush and the war. very harsh words. the audience had the look of complete shock. watch the news tomorrow, you'll see it. he got booed too. anyway, it was a very idiotic move. steve martin was so great. he said that the guy is backstage being helped into the trunk of his limo.

anyway, the oscars always have something unexpected.

KillarneyRose · #2 03-24-2003, 12:44 AM

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Originally posted by smiley21
martin was so great. he said that the guy is backstage being helped into the trunk of his limo.

LOL! Good for Steve Martin

damasa · #3 03-24-2003, 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by smiley21
i am watching the oscars. it is time to celebrate your win, not use the stage as a soapbox for the war.
while some people stated their opinions with skill, respect, and tact, somebody had to go over the line. i cannot remember his name, but he won for best documentary. he disrespectfully stated his opinion on bush and the war. very harsh words. the audience had the look of complete shock. watch the news tomorrow, you'll see it. he got booed too. anyway, it was a very idiotic move. steve martin was so great. he said that the guy is backstage being helped into the trunk of his limo.
anyway, the oscars always have something unexpected.

He was also applauded....he has the right to his opinions. After all, he gave many people a shock with "Bowling for Columbine." It's in your face reality, kinda what he did tonight. Others get to voice their opinions on the war during the awards, why can't he?

SATX*APhi · #4 03-24-2003, 12:47 AM

I saw that. It left me speechless.

Kudos to those who "stated their opinions with skill, respect, and tact."

DeltaSigStan · #5 03-24-2003, 12:55 AM

Wait, it was Micheal Moore?

damasa · #6 03-24-2003, 12:55 AM

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Wait, it was Micheal Moore?

yes, it was, I couldn't remember his name.

smiley21 · #7 03-24-2003, 12:59 AM

yeah, i related his statement to his 'bowling for columbine' too but still show some respect. i am all about speaking your mind.
but i wish people would have sense enough to use their 'freedom of speech' with decency. the oscars was not the place or the time for such a statement.

have the dixie chicks taught us nothing??

texas*princess · #8 03-24-2003, 01:05 AM

Good for Steve Martin! He's the best!!! *hehehe* There's a sign of a good host -- someone who can take a weird moment and make it into something we can laugh about !!!

While I was not watching the Oscars @ the time, I agree with SATX on the issue -- "kudos to those who "stated their opinions with skill, respect, and tact."

smiley, I guess we haven't learned from the dixie chicks

DeltAlum · #9 03-24-2003, 01:59 AM

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have the dixie chicks taught us nothing??

Is that a rhetorical question?

DZHBrown · #10 03-24-2003, 02:03 AM

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Are you against Pro-War marchers as well who block traffic and chant "God Bless America" in the streets?

While I personally have not seen this, yes, I would oppose to that. And I would oppose to those who support military action getting their points across in a hostile way.

DZHBrown · #11 03-24-2003, 02:04 AM

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Others get to voice their opinions on the war during the awards, why can't he?

Others did not act like an uncivilized, disgruntled cynic when they voiced their opinions. They did so in a manner that was eloquent and appropriate.

damasa · #12 03-24-2003, 02:11 AM

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Others did not act like an uncivilized, disgruntled cynic when they voiced their opinions. They did so in a manner that was eloquent and appropriate.

Ahh, but therein lies one of the great wonders of this so-called "freedom" that Americans so adore....the right to make a comment while being inappropriate.

KillarneyRose · #13 03-24-2003, 02:19 AM

C'mon Blaine; there's free speech and there's being uncouth. Sounds like Mr. Moore's comments were on the uncouth side of the fence.

damasa · #14 03-24-2003, 02:27 AM

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Originally posted by KillarneyRose
C'mon Blaine; there's free speech and there's being uncouth. Sounds like Mr. Moore's comments were on the uncouth side of the fence.

Ok ok, his comments were inappropriate....A guy can't even have a little fun eh?

I told you all, she's a feisty one! grrrrr......hahaha

sugar and spice · #15 03-24-2003, 03:20 AM

I didn't watch . . . what exactly did the guy say? (Or if it's so uncouth that you don't want to repeat it

can somebody link to a site with a article that does?)