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May 13, 2008
Jon Voight Visits Israeli Terror Victims
Photo, Associated Press/Sebastian Scheiner, was taken during Voight's visit with victims of Palestinian rocket attacks.
Have you noticed all the Hollywood stars rushing to Israel on her 60th birthday?
Doesn't your heart swell with pride as Hollywood stars and moguls—many of them Jewish—publicly voice their support for the Jewish State?
Isn't it wonderful how so many Hollywood people are making their way to S'derot to show solidarity with those innocent Jews living under a state of siege?
I'm just messing with your head.
Hollywood couldn't care less.
Hollywood films don't even begin to approach the existential issue of Islamic terrorism.
If you look at Hollywood films, (and many are not) the people who do get harsh treatment are: the American military, American soldiers, Evangelical Christians, Catholics, and of course evil Republicans.
But Islamists who proudly boast of wanting to wipe Israel of the face of the earth are a no-go zone. Muslim cultures that oppress women, homosexuals and religious minorities are also never criticized.
Iran, an imperial, Holocaust denying state, and the world's greatest export of terrorism, is ignored.
No, Hollywood will crank out one loser after another about evil American soldiers in Iraq, or Gitmo, or, sigh, soon to die in your local theaters, Oliver Stone's smear of President Bush.
Not only are the films wretched, but they are washed in red ink.
You'd think the studio heads would notice.
You'd think.
But guess what. Hollywood is so radically leftist in ideology that it continues to produce stinker after stinker knowing that these American-hating films will die at the box office, domestic and foreign.
It's an anti-capitalist mind set that reminds us of the Soviet Politburo. Yes, these people are rigid as calculus in their leftist ideology—thus stockholders suffer and audiences, with alarming regularity, stay home to watch cable television.
Hey, LC on The Hills may have lousy taste in men but she's a solid Republican.
But there is one man who cares, actually he cares a lot more than the current Israeli government which is discussing a hudna with the barbarians when they should be destroying Gaza.
We salute Jon Voight, who, unlike PM Olmert and the criminal appeasers in his government, knows that negotiating with terrorists only invites more terror.
Award-winning American actor Jon Voight has visited Israeli victims of Palestinian militant attacks during a trip to Israel.
In Jerusalem Monday, Voight played with children whose fathers were killed in suicide bombings. He also chatted with a man who lost his legs in an attack. Voight was visibly moved by the visit and said Israel shouldn't negotiate with Palestinian militants. He called the attackers "barbarians" who "spat" on Israeli peacemaking attempts.
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Posted by Robert J. Avrech at May 13, 2008 08:37 AM
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I've never liked John Voight the actor (it's a style thing), but I have come to a deep respect for John Voight the man (it's a values thing).
Posted by: Bookworm at May 13, 2008 09:43 AM
Iron Man, the #1 movie for the past two weekends, features Islamic/Arab (and, okay, Hungarian) terrorists getting a sound beat-down. Coincidence?
Posted by: ralphie at May 13, 2008 11:55 AM
I believe he's a Ben Noach. : ) So this makes sense.
Posted by: Alice at May 13, 2008 12:08 PM
Alice, do you mean that Voight belongs to a congregation committed to following the seven universal Noahide laws? How interesting, if true.
Posted by: kishke at May 13, 2008 12:38 PM
I wonder if anybody else in Hollywood sees a man like Voight and perhaps feels just a little shame?....they should do.
Posted by: thud at May 13, 2008 12:43 PM
Yup. He is receiving an award from Noahide Nations this year.
This is a quote from an article someone emailed me a piece of that is allegedly written by Mr. Voight. I have not seen the actual article.
"The Seven Noahide Commandments appeal to my own sense of what I feel is a higher purpose, which is to try to get everyone to an understanding of what they're asked to do, what life's responsibilities are. These very simple Seven Laws of Noah, are good basics.”
Posted by: Alice at May 13, 2008 12:53 PM
"..."The Seven Noahide Commandments appeal to my own sense of what I feel is a higher purpose, which is to try to get everyone to an understanding of what they're asked to do, what life's responsibilities are. These very simple Seven Laws of Noah, are good basics.” ..."
not at all surprising for someone who played Noah ;-)
seriously, though,
he has been involved with Chabad for many years,
and heard about it initially through them
Posted by: exdemexlib at May 13, 2008 01:47 PM
Bookworm:
Always great to hear from you.
I'm a big fan of Voight as actor and man. Have you ever seen him in Runaway Train, 1985, with Rebecca DeMornay and Eric Roberts. All three give the best performances of their careers.
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at May 13, 2008 08:37 PM
Thud:
I have no idea if any Hollywood people feel any shame for deserting Israel. I doubt it. They're too busy feeling self-righteous about fighting, y'know, so-called global warming.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at May 13, 2008 08:43 PM
I heard that Barbra Streisand bailed on singing at a 60th birthday celebration in Israel. She didn't give any reason. I would like to know which celebs did show up.
Posted by: Karen Avrech at May 13, 2008 09:27 PM
"Voight was visibly moved by the visit and said Israel shouldn't negotiate with Palestinian militants. He called the attackers "barbarians" who "spat" on Israeli peacemaking attempts."
It never ceases to amaze me that many non-Jewish Americans have a better understanding of our situation and security needs than our own so-called "leaders" who should know better but are actually frighteningly naive and clueless. Good for Jon Voigt! "Midnight Cowboy" was a great flick.
Posted by: RR at May 14, 2008 05:35 AM
my new favorite actor
Posted by: mark at May 14, 2008 10:45 AM
karen:
"I heard that Barbra Streisand bailed on singing at a 60th birthday celebration in Israel."
i saw this reported in the jpost, but no reason was given
Posted by: Lion of Zion at May 14, 2008 10:01 PM
Is he REALLY Angelina Jolie's father??
He's always been one of my favorites, since The Odessa File.
Posted by: psychotoddler at May 15, 2008 12:49 PM
Psycho:
He really is her father, but they do not speak to each other.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at May 15, 2008 05:57 PM
My friend's brother sat next to him on the flight to Israel. Mr. Voight told him he was coming to Israel because he loved Jews and Israel. He spoke to my friend throughout the flight.
(When my friend asked him what he thought of Brad, Mr. Voight said that he really didn't know him.)
Couldn't help adding that last tidbit.
Posted by: Baila at May 17, 2008 03:27 PM
Voight has always given the impression of having a sense of humour, which is something some Hollywood actors lack. He seems to rather enjoy playing ridiculously over the top villains, too. He is great in Coppola's Grisham adaptation "The Rainmaker" and he is good in the "Manchurian Candidate" and "Varsity Blues", and quite a few others. (All those three are actually better performances than the movies are movies, come to think of it).
Voight also deserves credit for having sent himself up so hilariously in an episode of "Seinfeld".
(Hi Robert. How are you? Yes, I know I should have bought some AAPL at $120 recently, but once again I didn't)
Posted by: Michael Jennings at May 18, 2008 01:45 PM
Baila:
Thanks so much for passing on the telling anecdote.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at May 18, 2008 05:20 PM
Michael:
Voight has made the transition from leading man to character actor just beautifully. His career is a model of longevity based on smarts, talent and tenacity.
Regarding Apple: it will probably go to $200 - $210 per share this year.
Posted by: Robert J. Avrech at May 18, 2008 05:23 PM