Freeman, Obama and Hollywood Immortality

The actor says he doesn't 'do race,' but his career belies that.

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  • Posted By: Fort Begay @ 07/02/2008 2:41:46 AM

    This article is about Morgan Freeman, an actor that will have no mortality than my candidate Obama. Life in film has sturdier roots than the American political system. With the sentiments publicized in these blogs, I'm sure that you fears of the Other, Black, Asians, women seeking power posts, and even your neighbor should he procure something that you don't will last longer than anyone, like Obama. After him, you will replace another person to attach your fears and inhumanity.

  • Posted By: PatrioticAmerica @ 03/17/2008 11:52:12 PM

    Time to see through Obama's baloney. Time to clean house and get rid of the candidates that slander our beloved United States. Much Blood, Sweat, and Tears have been poured into making this country and we're not putting up with the hatred that Obama has for the USA.


    Obama is AntiAmerican and AntiPatriotic. This golden-throated promiser of good will has fails the American Patriot test of love for the land. Obama is cursing the Americans that have paid with their lives to make America. We've suffered 8 years of a terrible president, let's not make it worse by electing a hypocrite.


    Obama's God and Pastor "Da*n" America and other races:

    http://tinyurl.com/3x5md4


    Michelle Obama slips out the "Let's Hate America" sentiment that she studies at church:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVLc7B5cLLc


    Obama doesn't follow US code, and more importantly shows that he is not a patriot by either forgetting or refusing to put his hand on his heart during the National Anthem (all others have their hand on their heart):

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccbPVMBKQpA&feature=related

    And here's the link to the US Code which shows that government officials are to put hand on heart for the Anthem:

    http://tinyurl.com/3346o7


    Obama's "refusing" to wear the flag on his chest shows there is a problem with his character and that he hates America. No childish game of defacing the flag should be tolerated by America for a person who is trying to become the #1 Patriot of America. No person that desecrates our stars and stripes should be allowed to be in govt, much less be the prez. Our United States Flag is no parlor joke, this is the American symbol many have died in protection of.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccbPVMBKQpA&feature=related


    Obama nods head as pastor slams other races at July 22nd Sermon:

    http://archive.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2007/8/8/194812.shtml


    Obama has run out of denouncements, it's time to denounce Obama America!

  • Posted By: annevilla @ 01/06/2008 11:26:46 AM

    "OBAMA PORTRAIT MUSIC VIDEO" on Youtube - Don't Miss It!

    For those of you who still have not heard:

    There is a WONDERFUL and INSPIRING music video on Youtube.com entitled "Obama Portrait Music Video by Bjarne O."
    You can use the free downloaded high-quality stereo version from the composer's website in DVD form to show at house parties. Even people who knew nothing at all about Obama have been moved: either a thrilling introduction, or further inspiration for those of us who already know and fight for Obama.
    The music soundtrack, which incorporates excerpts from the famous 2004 speech, can also be downloaded separately in high-quality.

    It is an uplifting and informative campaign tool - so please, SPREAD THE WORD!

    http://youtube.com/watch?v=mCPwbozpIzM

    Together for Obama,
    Anne

  • Posted By: scogos.com @ 12/29/2007 5:55:39 AM

    Morgan Freeman is not only a fine actor, major box office hit and an American icon, he is also a wise man for staying away from politics, unlike other actors and actresses who feel because they can repeat a few lines in a movie and make millions of dollars that they are able to solve the political and social problems of this country. myspace.com/worldtopsexiestwomen site

  • Posted By: shanti @ 12/26/2007 9:34:57 PM

    I watched the NPC event on C-Span. Morgan is a class act, in, and out of movies. I can't wait to see him as Mandela, my hero. If forgiving your "enemies" and reconciliation with all who have harmed your are virtues, Mandela embodies them. Let's hope to see more of Morgan in the years to come. God bless him.

    Shanti Kumar, New York

  • Posted By: Monetfan @ 12/23/2007 1:35:32 PM

    Thank you for this article. I have always admired Mr. Freeman's work. As a supporter of Barack Obama, I am thrilled that Mr. Freeman has endorsed him. I , too, think Obama has that same inspirational quality of JFK and RFK. I am a middle-aged white woman who was a teenager in the 1960s. I was drawn into politics by the Kennedys. I can see the same call to our better selves from Obama that was so evident with both of the Kennedys. It is a feeling that this country can be great again that Obama so beautifully expressed in his magnificent Jefferson/Jackson speech in Iowa. I think we Democrats have a chance to nominate a truly gifted man who, I believe, will become the healer and uniter that this country sp desperately needs.

  • Posted By: rll1947 @ 12/22/2007 3:31:05 PM

    Morgan Freeman makes this gay 60-year old man from Kansas feel colorblind.

  • Posted By: rll1947 @ 12/22/2007 3:29:29 PM

    And Morgan Freeman makes this gay man from Kansas feel colorblind.

  • Posted By: jojoc10 @ 12/22/2007 12:11:06 PM

    Mr Freeman fails to mention or admit that a major reason he is probably not going to hit the campaign trail with Mr Obama is because while he is a popular actor, he does not and will not receive one fifth of the celebrity star power that Oprah had while on the campaign trail. If he were to go around with Mr. Obama, he would be merely adding to the detriment of his campaign with the public perception being that Mr Obama would rather walk around with celebrities than talk about the issues.

  • Posted By: mizty007 @ 12/22/2007 3:32:57 AM

    I love Morgan, I hate Barack Ussien Obama. I knew Bobby Kennedy and sir you are no Bobby Kennedy. Is it racial... when was the last time Morgan endorsed a candidate. Is America ready to see a Black man that has refused to pledge allegiance in the past say... I Barack Hussein Obams do solemnly swear to.... This is one time when I disagree with Morgan

  • Posted By: bossman @ 12/21/2007 10:54:22 PM

    Mr. Freeman is a delight to watch. Someday I would like to meet him. This coming summer (08) I plan on going to miss. and have dinner at his restaurant. Lawrence Brown Cushing,OK.

  • Posted By: Sierra Matt @ 12/21/2007 10:49:03 PM

    Morgan Freeman is an amazing man, period.I remember watching him on The Electric Company when I was young. To see what he has accomplished throughout his life is a testiment to what can be done in America if you work hard and be yourself. Mr Freeman has never played the race card, yet has been extermely successful. I would be very happy to meet Mr Freeman one day, just to shake his hand.It's sad that today's youth idolizes the negative influences in the entertainment industy, and fail to recognize the paths of Morgan Freeman, Bill Cosby and Will Smith. These men have inspired millions, just by being themselves.

    Merry Christmas!

  • Posted By: Jayekanan @ 12/21/2007 9:59:19 PM

    Mr. Freeman does so much, but in a silent way. He cannot possibly do everything he is asked to do. However, he is what I call the "silent giant" of giving.....not only money, but of himself. He doesn't like praise for his contributions. I live in the Mississippi Delta and have been a receipient of his kindness...he cut a commercial (for free) for our summer arts program. He and his wife are constantly trying to better arts education and education in the delta. Thank you Mr. Freeman and Ms. Colley-Lee. You do make a difference.

  • Posted By: Erlinda @ 12/21/2007 9:56:59 PM

    I think Morgan Freeman is a National Treasure!

  • Posted By: surveymom74 @ 12/21/2007 9:53:15 PM

    morgan freeman is one of our american treasures. watching him on screen is like watching a home movie. he exudes that feeling of comfort you get from being around family. he had that ability to make any movie better just by his presence.

  • Posted By: ErucallNewsMedia @ 12/21/2007 9:39:32 PM

    As a brother, a father, a cousin, a friend..... I too... did it the wrong way and tried the untried but this round I tried it again but again failed.. And was invited to come back and try... First you fight with your minds and your hearts.. that is what the informed markets that exist in the 21Century have been saying... all this time using web2.0(world wide web)...Buy "Wikinomics" What should a "free" man do? I too support Barack Obama.

  • Posted By: eddie o @ 12/21/2007 9:38:14 PM

    If you don't like Mr Freeman then you should not waste your money going to the movies. The highest compliment I can give him is that if he is in a film I'll go and pay my 8 bucks to see it. That's the real definition of a movie star.

  • Posted By: mswhyte @ 12/21/2007 7:02:20 PM

    Morgan Freeman is an amazing individual. I am looking forward to seeing his latest film when it is released.
    He is also very accomplished in other areas. He speaks seven different languages. He also owns two very successful resturants.
    What I like about him the most is the ability he has to connect with people. He has a down to earth feeling that projects out to everyone.

  • Posted By: RuthieM @ 12/21/2007 6:57:08 PM

    Fantastic, I always knew Morgan Freeman was a great actor -- Shawshank Redemption -- but I see he also has great judgment and courage too in endorsing Barack Obama and letting it be known. Thank you Morgan Freeman..

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