Jon Voight vs. President Obama
The actor who called Obama a 'false prophet'
Actor Jon Voight (Corbis)
Newt Gingrich and Sarah Palin have issues with Democrats, said Lisa Derrick in The Huffington Post, but they're pikers compared to actor Jon Voight. As emcee at a Republican fundraiser, Voight outdid fellow speakers Gingrich and Palin with a "jingoist" rant to "stir up the theocratic nutbags," hitting all "the usual right-wing punching bags: the media, Hollywood, Joe Biden, the stimulus package, congressional Democrats." He even called President Obama a "false prophet." (watch Jon Voight's Obama criticism)
Jon Voight certainly didn't pull any punches, said Ignatius Reilly in Right Pundits, and why should he? He's "one of the few conservatives in Hollywood," so he's one of the few celebrities willing to say that Obama's foreign policy is weakening America. "I wonder how the super liberal Angelina Jolie feels about her father's political views?"
Even Republicans who applauded Jon Voight seemed surprised by his remarks, said the New York Daily News. "I’m still just reveling that someone from Hollywood made a speech like that," said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. "I hope you’re going to be able to find work after this." But Voight merely "set the tone"—Gingrich, Palin, and others used the Monday fundraiser for congressional Republicans to go after Obama's handling of the recession.
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Posted by A more normal voice, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 4:55 pm Jon Voight is an idiot. Such a statement suggests that the guy has lost what little mind he ever had. Coongratulations to him for his sudden newfound mind reading talents. How else does he portend to know what Obama thinks. Perhaps with his new vocation, he can attain the success that has eluded him as either an actor or as a parent.
Posted by Kendal Horton, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:08 pm I applaud Mr. Voight for his statement!!! I'm scared where this country is heading under this President. I can't believe the American people are so blind!!!!
Posted by wake up kendal, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:10 pm Posted by Kendal Horton, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 4:08 pm I applaud Mr. Voight for his statement!!! I'm scared where this country is heading under this President. I can't believe the American people are so blind!!!!WAKE UP! WHAT CHOICE DO WE HAVE NOW? OBAMA HAS NO CHOICE BUT TO FIX THE MESS THE BUSH ADMIN HAS LEFT THIS COUNTRY? CHINA IS PAYING OUR DEBT, NEXT THING YOU KNOW THEY WILL OWN US. SO SHUT YOUR IGNORANT TRAP, KENDAL.
Posted by KENDAL, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:18 pm I'm sorry thought we had freedom of speech!!! Both administrations are to blame. I didn't defend the Bush admin!!!!
Posted by Thomas , Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:19 pm Obama is the next Hitler. And will destroy American. Only idiots believe in this fool.
Posted by mary, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:25 pm Obama has done nothing to get jobs, or help the economy. Read the history books Socialism does not work. Bush is not to blame for all this. Clinton administration wanted everyone to own a home even if they couldn't afford it. Greed by the banks and auto makers has been allowed for many many years. So much for change
Posted by mary, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 5:28 pm Where is all the stimulas money. Went to bail out automakers who filed for bankruptcy anyways. When government starts running everything it will all be bad, I am afraid
Posted by anonymous, Tuesday, June 9, 2009, 6:06 pm This country was a big mess before Obama took over. So stop the defeatist behavior. You can hold your breath until you turn blue. I am hoping Obama can fix this country, and if you don't want him to, there's always Canada to move to.
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