Are any celebrities Pro-war?

Post by **Gandalf** » 2003-04-16 08:36pm

I was wondering, having been inspired by the 'Dumbest Anti-war celebrity', have any famous folk come out and actually said Go War, I'm not talking about the ones that just say 'Support our troops' here though.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-04-16 08:40pm

A few come to mind.

Bruce Willis, Dennis Miller, Charlton Heston (obviously, though he hasn't made a public statement as far as I know), Colin Quinn (not exactly a celebrity), and Kid Rock (yes, Kid Rock supports the war).

Illuminatus Primus · Post by **Illuminatus Primus** » 2003-04-16 08:41pm

Arnie probably does.

He's Republican and feels up reporters overseas.

theski · Post by **theski** » 2003-04-16 08:41pm

You can add Arnold, and Kelsey Gramer

PrinceofLowLight · Post by **PrinceofLowLight** » 2003-04-16 08:43pm

R. Lee Emery.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » 2003-04-16 08:44pm

Here's a list (I don't know how accurate it is):

http://www.hollywoodpeace.com/celebrity ... ar.asp?E=1

Surprisingly long. There are some names you wouldn't expect here.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-04-16 08:49pm

Dennis Miller flored Phil Donahue when he was on talking about the war (pre-war, that is, before Donahue was cancelled).

Lonestar · Post by **Lonestar** » 2003-04-16 09:27pm

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, believe it or not...

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-04-16 09:30pm

Lonestar wrote:Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, believe it or not...

It'd be damned hypocritical if they were anti-war. After all, they have done 2 movies together about the military.

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2003-04-16 09:39pm

Not to rain on the parade or anything, but what does it matter whether or not a couple of private citizens who happen to work in the performing arts happen to be for or against the war?

Oh yes, that's right. Other private citizens like to let other equally or less qualified people tell them how it is.

Sam Or I · Post by **Sam Or I** » 2003-04-17 09:20pm

Tom Cruise.

Queeb Salaron · Post by **Queeb Salaron** » 2003-04-17 09:22pm

Pro-war celebs, huh? Hmmm....

Ooh! I got one! Four-letter word for CUNT, starts with a B.

Stormbringer · Post by **Stormbringer** » 2003-04-17 09:28pm

Queeb Salaron wrote:Pro-war celebs, huh? Hmmm....

Ooh! I got one! Four-letter word for CUNT, starts with a B.

Another brilliant brain dropping from Queeb.

Raptor 597 · Post by **Raptor 597** » 2003-04-17 09:38pm

Queeb Salaron wrote:Pro-war celebs, huh? Hmmm....

Ooh! I got one! Four-letter word for CUNT, starts with a B.

*Conviently flips Queeb off* Even I don't support the war and you're coming as a prick.

Illuminatus Primus · Post by **Illuminatus Primus** » 2003-04-17 09:42pm

Queeb Salaron wrote:Pro-war celebs, huh? Hmmm....

Ooh! I got one! Four-letter word for CUNT, starts with a B.

*Llogor eats Queeb*

Nothing to see here folks. Move on.

Lonestar · Post by **Lonestar** » 2003-04-17 10:10pm

Kelly Antilles wrote: It'd be damned hypocritical if they were anti-war. After all, they have done 2 movies together about the military.

I think their stance is along the Lines of "We support The troops", not so much as "we support the war." They seem to be of the (right, IMO) opinion that any sort of anti-war protesting at home will have detrimental effects on the troops.

Hmmm...no one mentioned Charlie Daniels?

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2003-04-17 10:30pm

Wicked Pilot wrote:Oh yes, that's right. Other private citizens like to let other equally or less qualified people tell them how it is.

Of course. How can we, as mere intelligent people with normal jobs, compete with the superior wisdom of people who make movies for a living and are so disconnected with reality that they don't even do their own grocery shopping?

Sam Or I · Post by **Sam Or I** » 2003-04-17 11:46pm

Darth Wong wrote:
Wicked Pilot wrote:Oh yes, that's right. Other private citizens like to let other equally or less qualified people tell them how it is.
Of course. How can we, as mere intelligent people with normal jobs, compete with the superior wisdom of people who make movies for a living and are so disconnected with reality that they don't even do their own grocery shopping?

They may not be any more or less intelligent than the average joe, but they have a wider audience to preach to.

TrailerParkJawa · Post by **TrailerParkJawa** » 2003-04-17 11:54pm

Kelly Antilles wrote:
Lonestar wrote:Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, believe it or not...
It'd be damned hypocritical if they were anti-war. After all, they have done 2 movies together about the military.

I dont think it has to be hypocritical there are people serving in the military after all who do support the war, but do thier job anyway. Everyone has to make a decision for themselves wether a war is just or not. Not every war is going to be cut and dried. At long as those two are consistent in what they believe is a good reason for war, they avoid being hypocrites.

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2003-04-19 02:07am

There are tons of pro-war celebrities. They just don't tend to garner the kind of attention for their views that the anti-war ones are generating.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-04-19 02:23am

Master of Ossus wrote:There are tons of pro-war celebrities. They just don't tend to garner the kind of attention for their views that the anti-war ones are generating.

And I don't think they're as vocal in their opinions as anti-war celebrities.

Peregrin Toker · Post by **Peregrin Toker** » 2003-04-19 04:33am

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:
Master of Ossus wrote:There are tons of pro-war celebrities. They just don't tend to garner the kind of attention for their views that the anti-war ones are generating.
And I don't think they're as vocal in their opinions as anti-war celebrities.

Well, Charlie Daniels is very vocal in his support of his war. If it wasn't for the "Charlie's Soapbox" section of his website, we probably wouldn't know his opinion on the subject...

Master of Ossus · Post by **Master of Ossus** » 2003-04-19 10:42am

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi wrote:
Master of Ossus wrote:There are tons of pro-war celebrities. They just don't tend to garner the kind of attention for their views that the anti-war ones are generating.
And I don't think they're as vocal in their opinions as anti-war celebrities.

I don't know about that. The Dixie Chicks made only one statement about this whole ordeal, and in a European arena, and one they later apologized about. There are doubtless countless other performers and other celebrities who voice their opinions during their performances and public appearances. I think they just don't garner the media attention that the anti-war celebrities generate.

Remember that celebrities are in many ways a microchosm of society. They have widely varied opinions, and in a broad sense can be seen as a polarized cross-section of the public at large. They tend to be more vocal and more firm in their beliefs than the average American, but they also have widely differing views on everything from the economy to politics to sports.

Dark Hellion · Post by **Dark Hellion** » 2003-04-21 12:06am

Read my sig.

And thank Nathan F.