Brad Pitt: 'Fatherhood is sublime' - Page 3

equallydivided · June 27th, 2006, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by KD

I believe it is more ethnocentric-ism.

Oh, I get it. It's quite fine to talk about everyone else's country whose population needs help, but not your own? Riiiiiiiiiiiight.

ediebrooks · June 27th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Didn't the lead singer of Sublime die of a heroin overdose back in the 90's?

KD · June 27th, 2006, 03:55 PM

^^^No, they all need help, it was not what you said, but I believe HOW you said it. Unfortunately, there are many programs to help needy Americans, few to help African Refugees. None is more deserving than the other, they are ALL people.

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Originally Posted by misswang

Well, they were noted on the last page of the article, under Philanthropy's All-Star Team, as "no-brainers," minus Warren Buffet.

Good, they should be on the all-star team!!

Karizma · June 27th, 2006, 04:02 PM

I agree with KD, it's the choice of wordings. Beside don't shit yourself and compare USA to Africa or any helpless country of third world. Yes we are all humans, we are all equal before God and no one's rights are above the other. Reality check though, USA is among the richest country in this world, the LEADER of globe, if the government organize their priorities and spend the money on important social issues (INSTEAD of pouring it on the military) not only it would help those in US but those living outside US. of course one should help his own country and people, we all have this duty but don't compare countries as if they are facing the same situations. Btw the same goes for my country who is rich with oil and yet doesn't contribute as it expected in humantarian issues.

KD · June 27th, 2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ediebrooks

Didn't the lead singer of Sublime die of a heroin overdose back in the 90's?

You are too funny! And totally off the wall, I love it!

SlimandSexxy · June 27th, 2006, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by misswang

Well, they were noted on the last page of the article, under Philanthropy's All-Star Team, as "no-brainers," minus Warren Buffet.

I DO Know that they were noted as part of the ALL-STAR-TEAM. But where are they on *like I said*, "the list of 15 that make America Great". Buffet, Gateses, Oprah should be on the list of 15 people who make the US great and shouldn't be relegated to the backdrop of all-star-team 'No-brainers', what stupendous folly, I'm sure they didn't count on Buffet giving away all of his money yesterday. I wonder how they reconcile the fact that the very same paparrazzi that Shitt claims to have been drawing to Africa were all kicked out and harrassed out of the country. If he was trying to draw them to Africa, what was all the cry for privacy about?!?!?!?! Complete and utter bullshit, it's baffling that even NEWSWEEK will fall so low as to be part of these stupid PR games/moves.

Newsweek seems to have fallen a bit from glory because most of the blogs I've read today are calling **THE LIST** A complete and utter JOKE!!!!!!!!!!

Karizma · June 27th, 2006, 04:10 PM

Who cares what Newsweek think about "great" people? No matter who they include in their list, it will always be called a "joke" since not everyone is fond of Oprah, Bill Gates or even Bono. Beside i don't even understand why would Bill Gates be on that list? because of his monopoly policy!

SlimandSexxy · June 27th, 2006, 04:12 PM

^^^^ The tangents and certain statements that you make, almost ALWAYS leave me at a loss for words. Once again, I do not have a comeback for you Kari....

KD · June 27th, 2006, 04:13 PM

^^Bill and Melissa Gates have pledged to donate ALL their wealth.

Except there was a huge scandal in Seattle where they built this HUGE ass house and then fought and fought because he didn't want to pay property taxes on it. That made him a lot less popular in the area.

equallydivided · June 27th, 2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Karizma

I agree with KD, it's the choice of wordings. Beside don't shit yourself and compare USA to Africa or any helpless country of third world. Yes we are all humans, we are all equal before God and no one's rights are above the other. Reality check though, USA is among the richest country in this world, the LEADER of globe, if the government organize their priorities and spend the money on important social issues (INSTEAD of pouring it on the military) not only it would help those in US but those living outside US. of course one should help his own country and people, we all have this duty but don't compare countries as if they are facing the same situations. Btw the same goes for my country who is rich with oil and yet doesn't contribute as it expected in humantarian issues.

You are taking it totally out of context, but do as you like all in the name of Brangelina...

Icepik · June 27th, 2006, 04:17 PM

People are actually nitpicking over the use of a word??

Karizma · June 27th, 2006, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KD

^^Bill and Melissa Gates have pledged to donate ALL their wealth.

Except there was a huge scandal in Seattle where they built this HUGE ass house and then fought and fought because he didn't want to pay property taxes on it. That made him a lot less popular in the area.

I know they pledge to donate huge portion, didn't hear ALL their money. I mean on what will they be living on? But anyway, my point is Bill Gates earned his billions through monopoly, not a bad thing to be honest, but sometimes it can be unfair game. When he donated millions people accused him of selling his image (publicity stunt). So my point is just like some don't trust Angelina's, Brad's, Oprah's or Bono's intentions many others don't trust Gates'. And frankly the man is the richest thing in this world so of course he will donate larger amount of money but unlike anyone mentioned above, his money was/is engaged in an unfair game.

Slim i tried to be serious with my last post

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Originally Posted by equallydivided

You are taking it totally out of context, but do as you like all in the name of Brangelina...

WTF! okkkayy only if i can relate Almighty 'Brangelina' to our ethnocentrism discussion.

KD · June 27th, 2006, 04:26 PM

well, I am not a Gates fan, but I mean in his will and such.They will leave their children *something* but they believe they need to make it on their own.

SlimandSexxy · June 27th, 2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Karizma

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Slim i tried to be serious with my last post

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I know you were being serious, but you still left me at a loss for words, as always.....

BTW Nice convos people.

binkaboo · June 27th, 2006, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SlimandSexxy

I always love reading reactions to these Brangelina PR moves, by several blogs.

NewsWeek's list definitely seems like some huge PR move. Where is Bill Gates on the list, Oprah, Warren Buffet just gave away 40billion dollars approx yesterday and didn't make the list either.

As for Brad's mullings, does he think that he sounds pretty cool or smart by using the word 'sublime'? Excuse me while I gag....

I see that Angie finally threw him a bone!!!! Unfortunately with all their stupid PR moves, they are still haunted by their cheating ways and the way they got together. Their union will FOREVER be questioned, hate it or leave it!!!

LOL. I know, like "I abhore tabloids". Yes Brad, we know you had someone tell you these big words before you opened your trap so you sound better.

Big deal. All fathers say that, he's no different to anyone else.