PHOTO: John Travolta brings five tons of food to Jefferson Parish

[Bluebear]

Movie star couple Kelly Preston and John Travolta stop and visit first responders at the Jefferson Parish Sherrif Operations Center5 in Metairie, Louisiana, near New Orleans. They delivered five tonnes of food for victims of Hurricane Katrina.(AFP/Paul J. Richards)

[Bush_Eats_Beef]

1. Five TONS?

Way to go, Barbarino.

:toast:

[Scout1071]

3. He's a pilot with several large planes.

Good for John!

[Liberal In Texas]

18. He owns and pilots a 707. PIC:

Even though the livery still says "Quantas"

[Chico Man]

36. He has his own airport in his house.....

[Liberal In Texas]

46. Cool. The photo probably taken from his helicopter?Since the pad is empty?

There must be a heck of a long runway adjoining for that 707.

[philarq]

60. Actually the plane once was owned by Quantas

He has had it painted in its original paint as delivered by Boeing---At one point the plane was rented from him by Quantas, and he was hired for a single flight as a Quantas pilot as a publicity stunt a few years back.

Just consider that he paid not only for the goods delivered but for the aircraft fuel to deliver them---Kudos

[RSchewe]

22. Only 5 tons?

Just kidding, that is fantastic. Travolta should replace Brown as FEMA director.

[Buns_of_Fire]

50. Why not? We've already got Horshack as president!

Good on ya, Vinnie! :thumbsup:

[tinfoilinfor2005]

59. LOL!!

whut?

[philarq]

61. actually cargo plus a plane load of people

[wellstone_democrat]

2. how'd they get in and police and emt vols can't

maybe we need celebs to get in cars?

Mr. W_D

[dweller]

4. Oprah?

i believe they are scheduled for her show tomorrow.

dp

[Spazito]

5. Wow, that is real help! Good on you John and Kelly!

I wondered if he (they) would do something like this, I am glad he (they) didn't disappoint me.

[DU me]

32. That os really great of John and Kelly, BUT THEY ARE AVID BUSH SUPPORTERS

Ever since I saw JT on the same page with Bush and found out that he was out campaigning for him, I will never again think about John without a real dissappointment and sick feeling in my stomach.

Then when Kelly came out against anti depressents with all of the crap with Brooke Shields and Tom Cruise, I again was sickened.

[SoCalDem]

37. Maybe not anymore

:)

[fudge stripe cookays]

54. I have NEVER been able to stomach her...

since I read about her getting in a custody battle with an ex boyfriend over his dog.

She got the dog away from him, and promptly had it euthanized, just to get back at him.

I'm glad they did this, but I still can't stand her.
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[NVMojo]

6. where can I find this story? I'd like to link to it on my blog, thanks!!!

[Bluebear]

8. Right click on the photo for properties

There was no accompanying story, just the photo and caption.

[Tyranny_R_US]

7. Not taking away from them but if this was Oprah the lurking racists...

on DU would have a fit.

[dweller]

9. i posted about Oprah

b/c i saw a preview commercial mentioning the stars on her special show tomorrow. They were mentioned along with others whom i've immediately forgotten, since i won't be watching.

it was an honest point: can Oprah Winfrey get them in?

I for one expect to see the coverage of the victims, damage and expectations of the glorious rebuilding in LA to be handled with a positive spin very soon. All due to the *moron's leadership.

racism it ain't.
dp

[Redstone]

19. What the hell are your talking about?

Christ, some people can't turn over a rock without finding a racist.

And some people can't be happy about anything, ever.

This guy (of whom I'm not a fan) did a very good thing. Why can't it just be a good thing that he did, and commendable, and thank you, without some kind of whining carping "but that's not good enough because..." or "if somebody else had..."

Jesus. The guy tries to do something good, and still there are complaints.

Redstone

[dweller]

20. i know you aren't talking to me, and i have just one point to make

then i'll just shut up.

Travolta and other celebs are doing a great thing - getting help and supplies in there is a godsend to the victims. So was Al Gore's mission to bring out the worst victims. And so is the group of Drs coming from my town with the mobile lab full of supplies and other med staff. The only point i am trying to get at is this. Travolta is going to be on Oprah tomorrow (with others), why not Gore? He got in too, and out with victims in need of serious care ...
I'd suspect Gore is not working the limelight, and it wouldn't look good stopping him from getting in, either.

and the Drs, mobile lab, and staff from my town? They can't even get in. They are sitting there still, not able to get in past FEMA. But they don't have celeb status, nor backing. And those Drs and supplies are just as necessary.

i believe it is a deliberate hollywooding-best scenario-glitz and glamorization of this tragedy that someone wants in the news ... not the real devastation, deathcount and ongoing misery.

that just doesn't sell soap.
dp

update 11pm: the state of the art medical mobile lab, fully stocked and with facility for 113 patients ... is still sitting in Mississipi ... awaiting FEMA clearance.

[NVMojo]

30. ...is this a Scientology group effort? Good for them.

[dweller]

41. the doctors

are from UNC hospitals, one of the finest in the state.
they are arriving in a state of the art mobile hospital with 113 beds, fully stocked with supplies.

still sitting in Miss. held up by FEMA.

mock it if you want, mock the dying there in need of it, along with it too.

dp

[chicagiana]

56. Pick your poison ...

Pat Robertson or L Ron Hubbard.

They are two faces of the same coin.

Rebelling against Christianity doesn't make you either "liberal" or "spiritual". Organized Christianity is warped and twisted from the original wise words of JC. Dianetics/Scientology is stupidity wrapped in even greater stupidity which is ultimately wrapped into a cruel joke (Xenu).

If you can believe in the Thetan/Xenu story, your mind has truly been warped and softened to the point where you will believe and do pretty much anything. I fear Scientology far more than I will EVER fear the likes of Pat Robertson.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

10. And they weren't shot at?

Fancy that.

[JohnLocke]

11. Good for them!

:toast:

[GreenPartyVoter]

12. Cool

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[Berry Cool]

14. You know, it's pretty sad when some of the biggest leaders in a crisis

are people like John Travolta, Kelly Preston and Harry Connick Jr.

But by golly, you fight a crisis with the leaders you have, don't you...not the leaders you don't?

[mmonk]

21. Good point

[philosophie_en_rose]

13. Why is the federal government full of such weak-ass losers???

If Vinnie Barbarino and Oprah and private citizens can drive right into New Orleans and save people, what the hell is wrong with the government?

It doesn't take a genius to figure out what needs to be done on a basic level. (1. Bring supplies. 2. Look around. 3. Help people. 4. Take people back. 5. Repeat.) What's going on here?

[serryjw]

23. I was thinking the same thing

It is wonderful how so many citizens ( wealthy & poor)can be so helpful, What is God's name is wrong with our government? I don't care whom was supposed to give permission to whom. When you have this kinds tragedy why would any one NOT go to work and HELP?

[Giant Robot]

27. I may be part of the tinfoil hat community on this one

but it seems like this is more reason to believe that Bush is trying to starve the federal government into submisssion. If he shows how bad the government can bungle something this big, no one will rely on them anymore and that gets the government out of responding to emergencies like this and letting private citizens take care of themselves. Also known as the we're all screwed plan.

[LibertyorDeath]

33. Good point....

Welcome to DU.

To the OP

Bravo to both of them for bringing much needed help & making bush & the
schmuck he appointed to run fema look like the incompetent heartless
bastards they are.

[July]

47. Everyone I talk to is reviewing their emergency planning.

The view as of now is: we're on our own.

So I guess that's a "Mission Accomplished" for everyone trying to drown the govt. in a bathtub.

[boston bean]

52. I am having a tinfoil day myself lol

This is asswipe's message to the American People: "You are now the ownership society! You will soon be the 100% ownership society, the good, the bad and the ugly. No need for anymore federal government taking care of you people! You are on our own! Just keep paying your taxes and shut up".

Oh yeah, the *rick also said God Bless. :sarcasm:

[pitohui]

15. good for them EOM

.

[walldude]

16. Excellent..

Was kind of wondering where Harrison Ford and his chopper are, he's known for slipping in to help out.
Maybe now Michelle Malkin will shut the fuck up. "Where are the celebrities?" She was whining on Wed..

[babylonsister]

17. RECOMMEND! Those that can, do. They're walkin' the walk,

not jabbering away, signifying not a damn thing. :applause: :applause: :applause:

[AuntiBush]

24. Thank you, Kelly Preston & John Travolta!

:thumbsup:

Who cares how they got in - they got in and I thank them!

[CrispyQ]

25. This should qualify him to be FEMA director.

Our govt should be embarrassed & ashamed!

[Iris]

45. He could act the part better than what we've got now.

[sakabatou]

26. Beats Hannity's charity....

[Lifelong Protester]

28. Good going Vinnie...

and maybe he needs to sneak in a few doctors and medical supplies, since FEMA can't seem to figure out how to get them in.

[fudge stripe cookays]

55. Now THERE's...

an oxymoron if I've ever heard one.

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[peacetalksforall]

29. All our faith in our our humanity got a boost from the overwhelming

response to the effects of nature and the KO punch from Cheney and his regime. The people have spoken and are speaking. We are A-OK

All born-again Cheney swallowers and anti-people pushers - please go stand over there. Yes, there, right next to the sewer where you'll feel more comfortable. Yes, it's ok to look on while the real Americans act on their Christian, Jewish, Moslem, Spirit, Buddhist, Taoist faiths.

[Wizard777]

31. Go John! We're dancing with Devil darlings.

With the wings of Mercury on my shoes.
I'm a dancing man I just can't loose.

It's alright, it's okay.
we will live another day.
We can try to understand.
The NOLA Times are in demand.

Feel the City breakin'
and everybody's shakein'
'Cause were Stayin'Alive!
Stayin' Alive!

Wheather your a brother or
wheather your a mother
were Stayin'Alive!
Stayin' Alive!

Ah ha ha ha Stayin' Alive!
Stayin' Alive!
Stayin Aliiiiiiive!

[NNadir]

34. This is a fine gesture.

Normally I joke about this guy, but hell, he's there with food.

[meisje]

35. He better, he's got a frick'n airport in his backyard!

[Bluebear]

39. So does George W. Bush

In the form of his marine helicopter. But you knew that.

[babylonsister]

43. I'm very happy he's doing something. NT

[nicknameless]

38. Thank God they're accepting his food. Locals aren't being allowed to feed

or provide water for the victims.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x2063867

[philosophie_en_rose]

51. We need Oprah to monitor the rescue efforts.

Seriously. It's a sad testament that Oprah is more of a leader than the government. Plus, the government can't intimidate her.

[Rex]

40. Nice to see him doing something!

Better than Bush.

[FreedomAngel82]

42. And this is one of the many reasons

why I get pissed off when the republicans treat celebrities like shit. Telling them to "shut up and entertain me" and saying they are "out of touch" with normal people. Where is George Bush delivering food?

[babylonsister]

44. Yo, FreedomAngel82, you're right!

This is an act of compassion by someone who 'can do'. Let him do it and thank him for it!

[melody]

58. most celebrities were poor/middle-class once

They've been on the edge and know where it is. With MSM doing the work of the devil (until recently), the only voice of merit the average person has IS the entertainment industry, which is why the right-wing attacks them so vociferously.

[SalmonChantedEvening]

48. Durned Hollywood libruls

Showin up n feeding the hungry like that, showing up our feerless leedur.

:sarcasm:


On a more reality based note: Bravo to them both, this is wonderful news :D

[Bridget Burke]

49. Good for him....

I'm not a big fan but he's doing the right thing.

[chicagiana]

53. John you're a Scietnology freak but ...

... thank you.

Just so long as every MRE isn't bundled to a copy of "Dianetics".

[Catfight]

57. Love him! He's a great hero. Very compassionate. nt