Two things drive me crazy about Hollywood: Celebs who aren't accountable for their actions. And, stars who testify before Congress. (Really? We couldn't find anyone more credible then a guy who plays a doctor on TV? Let me guess, he stayed at a Holiday Inn last night, right?)
Today class, we're focusing on stars who have no sense of accountability.
Let's start with everyone's favorite friend, Michael Moore. (Or, "Michael S'more" as I like to call him.) Up front, let me say that I haven't seen "Sicko" and I have no plans to. But I take issue with a 400 lb. man complaining about our nation's health care system. Yo, Mike, you want better health care? Put the Cheetos down and pick the dumbbells up. I definitely don't support a national health care system where my tax dollars are used to compensate your bad eating habits. Better health care starts with the person you see in the mirror.
Next, Lindsey Lohan. She's 21, has two DUIs and is facing her second stint in rehab. Lindsey, at this pace, what will you have to look forward to in your 30s? After being pulled over Tuesday night for driving under the influence, police found a white powdery substance. I'm going to guess it wasn't anthrax. Soon after, LL sent a letter to a Hollywood reporter stating the cocaine wasn't hers and someone put it in her pocket.
Linz, (can I call you Linz?) here's the deal: I know Hollywood is a magical place but cocaine doesn't just magically appear in your possession. People (read: addicts) put it there. You only get one body and you're putting some nasty stuff in yours. Stop boozing. Stop stoning. Start loving yourself.
Finally, I'd like to spotlight a refreshing change from an unlikely source. I never thought I'd cite NY Gov. Elliot Spitzer as a good example of anything...but I'm doing it. His administration was called under fire for its questionable tactics to discredit a rival senator. It's yet to be determined the Gov's role in all this but I have to give him props for his initial response. He said he had no knowledge of the alleged events (we'll see -- he's rumored to be a micro manager), apologized and took responsibility for the actions of his staff.
Elliot, I think you're shady and it's doubtful we'll ever exchange Christmas cards but I give you props for at least publicly acknowledging your team did something wrong and taking responsibility for it.
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Loved to read your thoughts and I concur 100%. I guess the one thing Linz has to look forward when she arrives in her 30s decade is plastic surgery...she looks rough at 21.
I dream about looking 21 again, but then again, I take one look at her (based on the drunken stuper photos posted online) and I think, "Hey, I don't look too bad."
J.Smiley
The problem with the national health insurance people is they are in a hurry to change our system. If we look at it as opposite poles, our current sytem and national health insurance provided by the gov't, there appear to me to be lots of room in between the 2 poles that can accompplish the goal of getting Americans coverage and doing it at affordable rates. First, lets determine who really can't afford coverage, i.e., who is simply not buying becaise tey want to spend their money on something else and those who truly cn't afford it. An immediate step can be taken by allowing individuals to buy coverage from anywhere they want versus only plans approved by their states. States put in lots of "must include" coverages that may be want I want or not. Since I can't buy a plan outside of my state I am stuck with whatever the state decides I need. I think Americans can choose their own coverage without restrictions. High cost states like NJ & NY have very high insurance rates simply becuase of state mandated benefits. How many more people would choose coverage if they could choose a plan desisn to their liking at less cost? Why not attempt this approach and see what the increase is in persons buying insurance. We have solved part of the problem with any gov't interference and we can move on to different ideas. The national health people aren't interested in the public sector answer, they want the gov't to provide it. Please list which successful gov't department you want making health decisions for you? D
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