Johnny Depp may be "Dixie-Chicked" after his remarks. . .

[DinahMoeHum]

Just referred to the U.S. as a "dumb puppy".

Link:
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030903/ap_on_en_mo/germany_depp_3

(snip)
"America is dumb, is something like a dumb puppy that has big teeth — that can bite and hurt you, aggressive," Depp was quoted as saying.
(snip)
Depp recalled that French fries were renamed "Freedom" fries in the House cafeteria on Capitol Hill at the height of U.S. anger over France's refusal to back the administration of President George W. Bush...over the war in Iraq.
(snip)
"Nothing made me happier than when I read that — grown men and grown women in positions of power in the United States government," Depp said. "I was ecstatic because they revealed themselves as idiots."
(snip)

BTW, the "Pirates of the Caribbean" star lives in the south of France.


:evilgrin:

[Brian Sweat]

1. I don't think he cares.

He's got money, fame and there are still plenty of people that will go see his movies.

[spooky3]

2. and talent and brains and wit.

[redwitch]

81. and he is soooooo good lookin'!

knowing he's a lefty just made him even better looking!

[displacedvermoter]

3. I doubt very much Mr. Depp will care about the right-wing attacks

he's likely to get, as he lives in the South of France primarily because he doesn't care for the Hollywood scene, and I've heard him say he acts because he loves to act, and not because he needs the money. I think he can speak the truth and never fear the consequences, which is pretty friggin' cool.

[kutastha]

5. And getting "Dixie-Chicked"

Will only prove he's right.

[TLM]

4. I just heard the local morning radio show going off on him...

so I called in and said that I think america is like a crazy girlfriend.

She's really hot and really great in bed... but she's out of her f-ing mind. SHe's always picking fights and treating your freinds like crap. You're always being embarassed by her, but just when you think you can't stand any more of her BS, the lights go out and ahhhhhhh, somehow it is all worth it.

[radwriter0555]

6. RIGHT. Like Repub Racists are going to see ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO?

Nuh uh. Not even close!

[MoonGod]

7. By getting "Dixie-Chicked", do you mean...

... that he'll get a lot of free publicity and his next movie will be propelled to #1 at the box office?

:)

[MoonAndSun]

8. LOL!!!!

I love Johnny Depp, he is way too cool to care what freepers think.

[kutastha]

9. and knowing them

They'll just say, "Oh yeah? well if he doesn't like it, he can just leave!"

[roguevalley]

92. excuse me...

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!!!!!!

[uptohere]

15. I think you underestimate the "chick'ing" effect

yes, their current album continued to sell, but there have been no further single releases or at least any that went anywhere.

Bear in mind that they had been building this career of theirs for a decade or more and this release was to have gotten them into the top eschelon to stay. And it would have if they had not adlibbed that sentiment loooking to play up to a partisan local audience that the press made into an international one. That work is certainly in doubt at this time. We'll see how quickly the next release hits and if it goes anywhere.

Now I know that Mr Depp doesn't care if he does another big movie or not. After 'Pirates' he won't need much for quite a while. In reality, he may have done this to insure that the inevitable sequel does not include Captain Jack Sparrow in it. He really does not like the notarity, never has and has regularly said and done things to spurn it (the free publicity angle does not work with him).

Anyway, I hope he does make the sequel, I loved 'Pirates' !

[Robin Hood]

57. I disagree,

The dixie chicks got an even broader audience that will more than make up for the idiots that they lost. If anything, their music will become more sophisticated. I look forward to see what they come out with, just as I do with all the true outlaw country stars like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson etc..

The Dixie Chicks are officially part of the exclusive country outlaw group. They have shed their 15 minute pop country skin, they will be timeless.

[uptohere]

67. the whole purpose of that album was to go crossover

and thats why it was successful, it did that. However its likely that they have cut off their base country roots support. And pop is notoriously fickle. By the time they release their next effort pop could be onto the next thing. By that I mean that female singers with or without country twang are hot right now. Wasn't so long ago it was boy bands. Next thing we could be back to baratone grunge acts.

We'll all want to watch when their next release come out. My bet is that it fizzles without the base support.

[Bridget Burke]

85. No, not really...

They were in a dispute with Sony, wanting a greater percentage of the take & more control. So they took some time off. During that time, they cut some "demos" produced by Natalie's father Lloyd Maines--more acoustic, less highly produced.

Once the label dispute was resolved (favorably for them), they decided the demos sounded OK & just released that sucker. It sold better than any of their previous albums.

Don't be afraid for their future.

[Clark Can WIN]

61. Depp already said he loved Pirates and wants

to be in the sequel if there is one. Stupid movie critic said he shouldn't seem so eager, hold out for more money.

[uptohere]

68. thanks the Lord !

my daughter and I are already debating the screenplay !

Don't worry, the money will be there. Between Nemo and Pirates Depp and a fish have saved Disney films division.

[ixion]

107. you're never in the 'top eschelon' forever

in fact, an band is lucky to have one great album. But that aside, I don't think Depp cares a hoot for what the neocons think. The Dixie Chicks shouldn't either.

[uptohere]

110. Reba McIntire is still in the top country eschelon as an example

and she's been there for quite a while.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

10. Ahhh, Johnny

it just makes my crush on you all the bigger!

:loveya:

[DealsGapRider]

11. I think Depp should be held in contempt

It's not fair to the millions of Americans who oppose Bush to lump all of us in one broad generalization and call us "dumb." Furthermore, a real patriot doesn't flee to France (while returning to the US to make money) when his country is going through a dark time -- he stays and fights to make things better. I'm so sick of hearing all this "If Bush gets re-elected I'm leaving the country" bullshit and all the threads on DU asking "Which country should I emigrate to?" If your allegiance to the United States is so tenuous that one man's transient policies are enough to make you leave, I say good riddance.

[The Sushi Bandit]

13. Get real.. his wife is French!

If I was married to her.. i'd live there too!!

[Blue_Chill]

14. I have to agree

I'm more then cool with people inside the US voicing their opinions about the US. That is our right as citizens and our duty.

However I get defensive when some asshat living in Europe takes it upon himself to pas judgement on the whole US. He's living in a nation that can't keep it's people alive in a heat wave and he's bitching about the US?

I do however agree with the freedom fries statement. That was very funny and I still plan to see ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO. I don't keep a celebrity blacklist.

[G_j]

82. he didn't

'run away' to France he lives there!
And he can say whatever the #$%@* he wants, whenever and wherever he wants!

:puke:

[shamgar50]

17. Get real

You need to pull the flag out of your as and get real. Depp is right. The majority of Americans supported Bush on Iraq and this makes them idiots. We need more people like him and less Love it or leave jerks like you. Grow up!:spank:

[DealsGapRider]

21. WTF?

I say that people who leave this country in protest should be held in contempt and you accuse me of wanting people to leave, a la "Love it or Leave it?"

You're totally twisting what I said. I think it's ignorant to cast wide generalizations about Americans, the majority of whom voted against Bush, I would remind you. And I think it's cowardly to pick up and leave when things don't go your way.

[Terwilliger]

32. I'd remind you that nationalism brought Hitler to power

Johnny Depp has EVERY RIGHT to do what the fuck he wants...or don't you believe in that either :shrug:

[DealsGapRider]

39. It's not a question of his rights.

Of course he has the right to free speech. How come every time someone disagrees with something that some jackass says, they immediately shriek, "He has the right to say whatever he wants!"

Of course he does. That is not the point. Having the right to say whatever you want does not mean that you should exercise that right by saying asinine things, which is exactly what Depp did.

[roguevalley]

97. your opinion on assinine:

"Of course he does. That is not the point. Having the right to say whatever you want does not mean that you should exercise that right by saying asinine things, which is exactly what Depp did."

Just because you don't agree doesn't make it assinine. I wish the
whole damned conversation was somewhere and we could see it in
context. But then, who cares? He has his rights, whether I agree
or not. <G> After all, we are all Americans.

[Blue_Chill]

53. Double standard?

Depp has every right to say what he said yet you have a problem with someone that disagrees with him?

Dealsgaprider has every right to disagree. So perhaps you should drop the 'rights' argument and come up with something else.

[ComerPerro]

69. I don't have a problem with someone who disagrees with him

I have problems with people who classify Depp as an "America hater".

[Terwilliger]

93. well, it was DGR who suggested Depp could not have the opinion he did

get a clue, BC

[DealsGapRider]

95. Don't twist my words.

I never said he couldn't have his opinion. I just thought the opinion he expressed was ignorant. Big difference. Of course, you knew that before you chose to distort what I said.

[Terwilliger]

115. There are far more important things than Johnny Depp and his opinion

mine and yours as well

however, a blind allegiance to country is not a realistic philosophy in an incresingly socially mandated society

[shamgar50]

33. Idiots

The majority supported the war. That makes them idiots unable to think for themselves. I don't blame Depp. Who wants to live in a country where the majority are stupid enough to believe Bush? If I had Depp's money, I'd leave to. :grr:

[DealsGapRider]

36. Don't let the door hit your ass...

...on your way out!

[displacedvermoter]

42. Very Original!!!

n/t

[Forkboy]

72. waaaaahh

freakin whine-ass babies!

And no,I don't mean Depp.

[shamgar50]

80. Door

I won't let the door hit you in your face!:P

[okieinpain]

112. put me down for that one. I'm still in shock about how this country

has fallen for the bullshit that bush represents.

[MoonAndSun]

34. Johnny Depp has been living in France for years with his wife and

daughter. He did NOT pick up and leave.

These celebrity threads do bring out the ignorance of people. Why does a American citizen have to be inside the States to express their opinions?

[Not a robought]

116. So that the same Ass Clowns

can tell them, "Hey if you don't like it, you can leave."

[spooky3]

54. He didn't say "Americans are dumb"...

...he said "America is dumb", if the quote is correct. And we don't know what question provoked this remark, but I would wager that it asked about governmental actions. The rest of his comments speak specifically about the government.

[Clark Can WIN]

62. HE DID NOT SAY ALL AMERICANS!

Read again. He said America. How can you complain of twisting words when you have done the same to his?

When you are speaking of the policies of a nation, do you always refer to them like "I agree with the non-agression policies of the current Japanese govornment"? Or are you more likely to say "I agree with Japan's stance of non-aggression"?

Get a grip. He did not call YOU a dumb puppy. I thought his intention was pretty obvious.

I would also wonder what language the interview was in.

[DealsGapRider]

65. If he meant the government he should have made that distinction

I disagree with stuff the US government does all the time. And I say so. But I don't say that I think "America is dumb" because America is not the government, whose evanescent policies do not define the essential nature of my country. And I damn sure wouldn't say something like that if I was a celebrity being quoted by a foreign publication. If nothing else, it just looks like a crass, transparent attempt to curry favor with the European press, where it's fashionable to view Americans as ignorant brutes.

Look, I'm not interested in organizing a boycott of this clown's material. I like Depp's work. I just think it was an offensive thing to say, and I am naturally distrustful of people who explicitly make clear that they live outside the US (or plan or desire to leave the US) because of their disapproval of government policies. Such people are irresponsible...you know that when the chips are down, you can't count on 'em. In the tradition of Monty Python, they "Run away!"

[Bridget Burke]

70. I'd like to see the actual article...

Rather than Yahoo's selections without context. Did he volunteer this opinion out of the blue or was he answering a question?

Johnny Depp has lived in Europe for some time and his reasons are not purely political. If he lived in LA, he'd be in some mansion in the hills surrounded by a security fence. His current situation is probably a better place to live & raise his children. He still has American citizenship & probably pays a fair amount of tax.

His career path has never been marked by any effort to curry favor with the press.

[Clark Can WIN]

89. Ah, but still you did not answer my question

Of course you make that distinction when you are talking about the population (yourself) of the US and the lungfish in the White House.

Do you ALWAYS when referring to the policies of other nations refer to them as "the govornment of", or do you sometimes generalize and just refer to the country? I.E. "I don't blame France for telling the bush administration to take a hike."?

As for counting on him when the chips are down.......I don't really know about you, but I certainly wasn't counting on Mr. Depp for anything but that Pirates sequel. My kid loved that movie.
:loveya:

[roguevalley]

98. such people aren't irresponsible

half my family lived outside of America -africa, arabia and
indonesia- and they spoke out against America. I don't see
this as irresponsible. I see it as American. I guess we all
have to agree to disagree.

[HootieMcBoob]

66. America does not equal Americans

He doesn't seem to be refering to the citizens of the U.S., but rather to the American government and the politicians who are running the joint as well as the general U.S. zeitgeist.

There's no need to take it so personally. It's not an attack on you.

On a side note: isn't it great how our side has all the best actors and musicians and their side gets Bo Derek, Ted Nugent and Arnold Schwartzenegeer? :)

[spooky3]

90. LOL and you're right

I'll take Johnny Depp, Paul Newman, and Tom Hanks over any other trio of actors.

[roguevalley]

96. he's lived in france a long time.

he didn't just 'pick up and leave (america) when things
didn't go his way'.

He's been gone a long time. Bless him. I love him. The man
is solid in my book. And I'm old. <G> Maybe that makes me
more aware of his statement and what he REALLY means. There
is nothing like a little life to make you get the subtext.

[Terwilliger]

19. already being "Dixie Chicked"

:eyes:

[Melinda]

22. Ignorance rears its ugly head, or......?

"It's not fair to the millions of Americans who oppose Bush to lump all of us in one broad generalization and call us "dumb.">

Did you bother to read the article?

Depp slammed George W. Bush's administration for its criticism of French opposition to the U.S.-led war in Iraq.

"I was ecstatic they re-named 'French Fries' as 'Freedom Fries'. Grown men and women in positions of power in the U.S. government showing themselves as idiots," he told Stern.

Context IS everything.

<"Furthermore, a real patriot doesn't flee to France (while returning to the US to make money) when his country is going through a dark time -- he stays and fights to make things better.">

Johnny Depp fled to France? When did he flee and why did he do it? Just the facts, please.

<"If your allegiance to the United States is so tenuous that one man's transient policies are enough to make you leave, I say good riddance.">

"Transient policies? Do you honestly believe that what Bush* and Co effectuate today, will not have horrendous lasting consequences for years to come?

"Good riddance". Oh my. Your intolerance of others opinions (freedom of speech/expression) certainly tells all.

The foregoing questions were completely rhetorical. Enjoy your stay.

[wtmusic]

23. He's talking about the US government

and he doesn't claim to be a patriot, and he's right on with his remarks.

[Desertrose]

31. Get over yourself...

We as Americans allowed Bush in...one way or another....we all sat around and ignored obvious signs that the RW were taking control of everything...it hasn't happened overnite...we are DUMB! also dumb as in mute...we didn't speak up- we just kept quiet while the corporate neocons moved in & took over our media & gov't.

And why does he or anyone have to stay here and fight? WHY? I want a good reason.....why does the idea of someone wanting to leave this insanity seem like bullshit to you?? Must everyone live by your ideas.....???

And what the hell makes up a "real patriot"? There are ways to help your country and then there are ways to help your country and they don't all involve staying to "fight the good" fight here. Your judgement about anyone's "allegiance " to the US is just that...your opinion ....

...and excuse me...."one man's transient policies" ?? It is WAY more than this and again...Depps statement about being stupid...well your comment is proof to me he has a point.


I like a man who can speak his truth no matter the cost...another reason why I like Kucinich.

Peace
Dr

[DealsGapRider]

35. You're so smart! How can I be like you?

"Depps statement about being stupid...well your comment is proof to me he has a point."

I love the high intellectual atmosphere here at DU! Make a philosophical point that someone disagrees with and they call you names like little kids. Grow up!

"And why does he or anyone have to stay here and fight? WHY? I want a good reason....."

If you recognize that America weild enormous power, and if you believe that, as in the case of Iraq that power was not used wisely, you have a moral responsibility to stay here and fight to try to ensure that such enormous power is not abused in the future. We lost this latest battle to stop the war, but that doesn't mean we'll lose next time. Unless people like Depp -- and perhaps you -- throw their hands up in surrender, retire to eat cheese in France, and leave America to people like Bush to do as he pleases.

Any questions?

[DrWeird]

38. Sniff sniff, what's that smell? hypocrasy?

Not all americans are dumb, but everybody in france eats cheese?

Which do you prefer? Freedom fries or liberty fries?

[Desertrose]

50. yeah...well then, if you're so smart....

then why would you want to be like me???

My only moral responsibility is to myself...if that responsibility takes me on the path of action on behalf of loved ones and in the broader sense of the people in the country and ultimately the planet - then so be it.

The effort to stop wars begins a lot closer to home...your attitude is a prime example. You see anyone who thinks differently than you as the enemy and therefore not worthy of you. You seem to see only the separation of things...we are all human beings here, living on the same planet- political & geographical lines only matter if you think they do....we are all more alike than you think. The sooner people all figure out they are being jerked around, the better for us all. What possible difference does it make where someone lives??

People are not the enemy...it is the ones who want to control us- by fear and separation...now...do you get it? Any further questions??

Peace
DR

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[Desertrose]

77. edited-my bad

sorry forkboy :)

edited once I realized you were responding to dgr- sorry...I really couldn't figure how I came off as a repub!!


Peace
DR

[Forkboy]

84. awww man

I missed it :)

Desertrose you are so far from a Repub.I'd never level that against you.

:hi:

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[Terwilliger]

119. Ok, who is this "Name removed"?

I've seen this poster MANY times, but his post count is ZERO :tinfoilhat:

[roguevalley]

99. sweetie,

He's lived there a long time. He didn't just 'run away'.
Why do you believe he just ran away? He's living in his
girl's country. He likes the privacy. Does that mean he
cannot comment on the idiocy of life here?

[DealsGapRider]

103. It's not just a question of liking the privacy.

Depp said in reference to his children, "I'd like them to see America as a toy, a broken toy. Investigate it a little, check it out, get this feeling and then get out."

He's obviously communicating his contempt for America if he wants his children to stay away.

[LibInternationalist]

60. He didn't say Americans were dumb

he said America was dumb -- and I think it's safe to interpret that as the government

[roguevalley]

94. as an old lady who remembered 'love it or leave it'

during the Viet Nam war, I am sorry with your response. Of course,
since this is America, you can make it. He didn't specifically
state all of us. He is speaking of the element that has led us here
and their followers. I don't feel dissed. I know who he means. And
as for people choosing other paths, fine. Why should it be seen as
disloyalty for others to go elsewhere. We take the tempest tossed
here every day who leave for any number of reasons. Why not let a
few go elsewhere. I don't see them as any less American. They will
be voting absentee overseas ballots, that's all. Paying American
taxes and all the like.

The only thing they won't be doing is living here. They are still
with us online.

RV, who hates 'love it or leave it' and believes you can love it
AND leave it at the same time.

[Ilsa]

12. ITA with JD and DU'ers' statements here, but

I guess I'm a little jealous that he is able to leave so easily (at least, he made it look easy). There is a bigger part of me that wishes he would stay and fight and vote. I feel abandoned!

[roguevalley]

100. speaking out is fighting and I am sure he votes

too. relax, honey. he's a young man with a family who
made a choice to live in his girl's country. Last time
I looked, that wasn't against the law.

Is it? <G>

[fishnfla]

16. I take issue with his elitist stance

The south of France huh?, tres outre! Meanwhile, the number of people living in poverty has risen by 1.4 million, half of them are children. 12+ percent of OUR country now lives in poverty. The south of France, my rusty ass! Like his children really contemplate broken toys. Lead, follow, or get out of the way. Those of us who get our hands dirty will lead the way Johnny, you and your precious ilk, please stay out of the way.

He will and should apologize.

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[fishnfla]

24. I would *love* to debate you

I would also love to be able live in Provence. But I have to go back to work now. You get in line to kiss some actors ass who doesn't have the slightest inkling of the stuggles of real American common men and women.

[wtmusic]

29. Please tell us what *real* people feel

now we're going to hear from a REAL elitist...

[fishnfla]

83. I'm in health care

I spent the day dealing with real people from womb to tomb, you know, helping them, taking care of them, and their real problems, so I could tell you 50 true stories about real people. But I get the feeling you wouldn't really care or really even understand. Depp speaks and the sycophants fall all over themselves.

Fact of the matter is, I dont think there is anything progressive about what Depp says or the Hollywood culture as a whole does that helps us. I dont think, as a Democrat, that patriotism is all that bad. I like America, I like Americans.

[wtmusic]

91. You're right

I don't understand, and I don't care.

What I do understand is this: that you seem to feel that dealing with the public on a one-to-one basis entitles you to a monopoly on how "real" people feel. Apparently the less money or status a person has, the more feelings they have. Is that it?

Depp is famous and when he makes a political statement it makes news. This doesn't mean that people are 'falling all over themselves', and nowhere does he make patriotism an issue. That's your read. If anything him commenting on the idiocy of 'Freedom Fries' is more patriotic than saying nothing.

[shamgar]

113. nothing wrong

Nothing wrong with liking American. It's your being deaf, dumb and blind to her shortcomings that bothers me.:mad:

[Mike_from_NoVa]

43. Richard Perle

...has a nice place in the South of France too. Kinda wish he'd stay there.

IMO JD's free to buy a place and live anywhere he wants; he earned his money. I hope he retains his US citizenship and votes. There is no info that says he hasn't and doesn't. He's free to say whatever the heck he wants, from wherever the heck he wants.

Remember, without the votes from Florida citizens living abroad (primarily military, many illegally cast), Bush would not have had enough votes to even contest Florida. So if Americans living abroad can support Bush, and they sure as hell did, Americans living abroad certainly have the means and the right to oppose him too.

[roguevalley]

101. read the GQ article.

He knows how people who struggle live. He wasn't, like Dubya,
born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

[uptohere]

30. come on, you know actors live in their own little worlds right ?

and Johnny's is pretty little and weird too !

He has no appreciation of real life as he's been totally removed from it for half his life.

Sad part is he thinks he's being very boheamian and intellectual but in reality he's just not that smart and sounds a little foolish.

[Skittles]

41. SAYS WHO???

HE SPEAKS THE TRUTH

[uptohere]

46. maybe so

but that does not prevent him from living in his own little world.

[Dhalgren]

58. You too, right?

.

[Skittles]

78. YEAH?

WELL THAT'S HIS RIGHT TOO; I SAY MORE POWER TO HIM.

[roguevalley]

102. interesting. I was under the impression he was just

living his life. Being 50, I suppose I am not supposed to care
but having grown up in the 60's, etc and seeing dick head after
dick head drive this country into the ground to the droning
silence of the great mass of citizenry, I feel strangely compelled
to defend this youngin'. I remember when you could get kicked out
of school for just WEARING the American flag on your jacket. This
kid has the right to speak out WHEREEVER he lives and by doing so,
he defends us all.

Sheesh. I'm having flashbacks here. I half expect Nixon to announce
phase four any minute now.

[spooky3]

106. It may make you feel better, roguevalley

to know that Johnny is only 10 years younger than you!

[bitchkitty]

120. To your ears, maybe. n/t

[MoonAndSun]

37. Elitist stance??

He is an American with a right to his opinion. I also wish I had as much money as he does, but I do not begrudge him his right to act and make a lot of money and spend it as he pleases and to say as he pleases.

[Skittles]

45. APOLOGIZE FOR WHAT???

He is speaking the TRUTH.

ELITIST? That's a f***ing RNC CODE WORD.

[fishnfla]

88. When you align me in vulgar terms with the RNC

I assume you read about the new poverty stats I quoted. I'm sure they treat the poor in such a foul way too. Its funny, I've only been here for awhile, but I can see what Mr Pitt is saying. What the hell man? I'd respect anything you said over some actor I never met, 'cuz I been around here for awhile, I'd do that. My way bad.

[roguevalley]

104. what has his statements against the gummit

have to do with the poverty stats? Was he talking about them?
No. he was commenting on the dimwit in the white house and the
spiral we are all taking in the eyes of the world. Living in
the bigger world, you get to see the truth a lot clearer because
ACTUAL REPORTERS REPORT. Frankly, I love the guy more every
time he opens his mouth. He is a smart kid and a working class
kid and he has guts to EVEN TALK out now. Look at the crashing
silence surrounding Arnold. How many of the people in hollywood
that know about him are keeping it shut? Too many.

[RobertFrancisK]

18. He's the type that would want to be blacklisted

Johnny Depp is one of the most talented actors around today, but he seems to still try and take experimental roles instead of ones that would make him a superstar. I think he's kind of a recluse that doesn't want to be a movie star, so he'd almost appreciate being blacklisted.
By the way, I CAN'T WAIT for Once Upon a Time in Mexico. I think it looks badass.

[shamgar50]

25. SNL

The funniest comment was on SNL weekend up date. In response to "Freedom Fries" the French are renaming American cheese, "Idiot cheese". I laughed my ass off.:evilgrin:

[Clark Can WIN]

64. Idiot Cheese?

Damn I'm sorry I missed that one. Maybe I'll whip that out on my next trip to the deli.............. course I'll have to find a new deli.:o

[shamgar50]

79. New Deli

Try India:hippie:

[sandnsea]

26. He's always said this

I remember him saying things like this for quite some time now. He prefers Europe. It seems alot of actors, over the years, have lived in France, particularly, because of the culture. He wants something different than American consumerism and jingoism for his kids. I can't fault him for that. People bitch about it around here all the time. Then when somebody actually tries to raise their family in a different environment, they're a traitor. Totally ridiculous.

[GemMom]

108. others like....

John Malkovich live there.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

27. I met Frank Zappa once, and you sir are no Frank Zappa....

"Dixie-Chicked"??

Got news for you my friend. Immediately after the protest against the Dixie Chicks was announced by Clear Channel, to include the fact that Clear Channel was not going to allow their radio stations to play Dixie Chick music, sales of their then-current album shot back up to #1, and every subsequent concert was sold out to include those given in Texas.

About two months later, two DJs played some Dixie Chick music and Clear Channel had them suspended. That lasted all of about two days when DJs all over the country began to protest the action.

We should all be so lucky to be "Dixie-Chicked".

And as far as your inferences about France, I still remember reading in my history books about France coming to our aid during the American Revolution. It seems that France and the U. S. have fought on the same side ever since the Revolution. Some folks don't want to remember that.

I also recall that France ceded huge tracts of land in France to honor our war dead from WWII. The same folks don't want to remember that either.

Rave on, Johnny...keep up the good work!

[DinahMoeHum]

44. Are you kidding me?? Frankie would have LOVED this!!

The assholes couldn't have paid him or Johnny Depp a better compliment!!

Frankie must be smiling in heaven tonight!!

And BTW, I have all the Dixie Chicks' albums!! I tried to get a seat after Natalie Maines made her remark, and I couldn't, they were sold out!!

:evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

[DealsGapRider]

52. I thought the Dixie Chicks got a raw deal...

There's no comparing the Chicks with Depp. All Natalie said was that she was ashamed that Bush was from Texas, if I recall. Nothing remotely offensive about that. The overreaction from the public was staggering.

What Depp said was different. He said that Americans were dumb and that he would raise his kids to stay away from the United States. That, in my opinion, is offensive. Those dumb Americans are the people who made his elitist ass rich and able to afford to live in the south of France like some snobby dilettante.

[Dhalgren]

59. Grow up, take a breathe, buy a clue,

get a life, etc., etc. So Johnny's an expatriot - big deal. There have been expatriots since this place got started. He expressed his opinion - you expressed yours, I expressed mine. WEEEE! we all have something in common!

[Wednesdays]

63. LOL, I was thinking the same thing...

Depp thinks Americans are dumb?

Oh, horror! Horror! HORROR!! It is the end of civilization as we know it.

[Forkboy]

75. "Depp thinks Americans are dumb?"

Some posters here seem to be proving him correct :)

[Jen72]

117. Depp is married to French woman Vanessa Paradis...

He has lived in France for years and they have choosen to raise their children as French, which is their choose. The children will grow up to be bi-lingual, well educated and away from the spotlight of being a "Hollywood child."
You have to understand that the world is bombarded with images of America as a the greatest country in world, glamour, wealth, fast food, hollywood, freedom, Disneyland, Gap clothes etc. Depp is trying to teach his children about the reality of his country so they see America as it really is. A country that has so many great things but also has alot of problems too and is not a magic kingdom.
He has always been very low key in his fame, his is gorgoeus but has refused to go down the Tom Cruise path of big blockbusters, when he could have become a superstar of the same mangnitude. He has choosen to remain a serious actor and have a down to earth life.
There is nothing in his comments that say he is elitist, he is popular outside the US, he just told the truth as he saw it.

[Catherine Vincent]

28. Bravo for Depp!

Of course I agree with him! American does have big teeth that bite but it bites the wrong country sometimes. And the part about the freedom fry idiots.... I love it!

[Pepperbelly]

40. I am surprised ... the Freepers take offense

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/975068/posts

a sample:

Moving to France is not enough. STAY THE HELL THERE. Dont come back to America to make your movies, Leave your nasty American money in America. These buttheads dont mind being in America long enough to get rich. Who does this clown think is supporting his lifestyle? Another lucky idiot with a big mouth that needs it closed with a fist in it.

[Forkboy]

76. Funny

Carlos said "Good riddence!"

Draw your own conclusions.

[Sterling]

109. I reached that conclusion a long time ago.

Why people stay where they are unwanted?

[CBHagman]

47. His latest movie is already a hit.

Yes, there will be daft calls to boycott Mr. Depp's work, and his name will appear on one of those silly lists of supposedly unpatriotic celebrities.

It won't matter in the end. The short attention spans will take care of the lingering animosity, and only a few Freeper types will hang on to the grudge.

[damnraddem]

48. Deppsie-Chicked, maybe?

Could be. Not that his career needs the boost.

[w4rma]

49. I hope he tries to *do* something about the political situation here (n/t)

[The Sushi Bandit]

51. Screw all of you... I'm moving to FRANCE!

http://www.provencetourism.com/index_us.asp

[Bonobo]

71. No, Johnny would never apologize...

I think he has way too much integrity too apologize. Not to mention he doesnt depend on selling his records to Southerners...

[Bridget Burke]

86. Hey, he's from Kentucky!

Just like Hunter S. Thompson. One reason they bonded so well when he was preparing for "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas".

"Fear & Loathing" is about more than truly massive ingestions of weird substances. It has a lot to say about American culture & politics. In some ways, it's quite serious.

Of course, in other ways, it's totally insane.... But that's why we like him (& Hunter).

[fishnfla]

87. did you say "never"?

I'll bet you 1000 dollars he does.

[roguevalley]

105. you'd lose. <G>

the boy is solid.

[uptohere]

111. I have to agree

that boy has yet to appologize for anything yet and he's not the kind to change now. Disney will back the Brinks truck up for Pirates 2 regardless.

[fishnfla]

122. did you take my bet too?

?

[fishnfla]

121. *ahem*

did he or did he not apologize, today?

[Suspicious]

124. He apologized,

but not for his critical remarks. He apologized to "those who were offended, affected, or hurt" by statements he says were quoted completely out of context.

His stance seems quite similar to that of many of us on DU: I am an American. I love my country and have great hopes for it. It is for this reason that I speak candidly and sometimes critically about it.

[shamgar]

114. Just

Just like a Rapethepublican. Always trying to make money.:puke:

[fishnfla]

123. integrity?

he's an actor, for goodness sake.

[bloom]

118. His speaking his mind just makes me like him more

Of course I like what he says. I appreciate his view from France.

I thought he was great in "Chocolate". I'll have to get out and see his latest....:thumbsup: :thumbsup: