Recommend this thread if you support Sean Penn in the inevitable shitstorm to follow after tonight

[Seen the light]

There's going to be an incredible amount of outrage from the MSM tomorrow after what Sean Penn said to the Prop 8 supporters. Recommend if you support what he said and you support equal rights for ALL!

ETA: He said he was proud to live in a country that could elect such an elegant president and had a message to Prop 8 supporters that he hopes they wallow in shame one day when they have to explain their vote to their grandchildren. Something like that, don't have the exact quote.

[B o d i]

1. first k&r

[Chipper Chat]

2. screw the MSM.

[blackbart99]

52. Absolutely....SCREW the MSM...

I personally have moved on from them...my wife still watches the sunday AM diatribes.
But they are so irrelevant to my life now(the msm's) that I feel free and at peace in
my own mind. Thank you, all of you, for voting sanity and reason back into our lives.
:dem: :grouphug: :applause: :patriot:

[The Wizard]

63. They're not as mainstream as perceived

As more people choose other sources of information, the corporate news loses power. They still influence far too many people, but their power is ebbing, witness the downturn in printed media.
Toward the downfall of the Soviet Union the people realized their news sources were official government propaganda organs and treated them with derision. It's now happening here.
The Clinton witch hunts of the 90s and silence during the Bush cartel's crimes against humanity and our constitution proved that the Fourth Estate has become a fifth column.
Once the public loses faith the fall is soon to follow.

[gauguin57]

104. Tell your wife she should watch "Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood."

Always really good stories and interviews ... and my stress level and blood pressure went down immediately when I switched from the roundtable circle jerks to Osgood.

If anything "big" happens on "Meet the Press," you can find it on the newswires later.

[defendandprotect]

102. Exactly--!!!

but more accurately, it's corporate-media -- !!!

We should keep that clear.

[1]

3. what did sean say?

[Seen the light]

8. I updated the first post n/t

[1]

17. thanks!

[Hissyspit]

27. TRANSCRIPTION:

You commie, homo-loving sons of guns.

I did not expect this, but I, and I want to be very clear that I know how hard I make it to appreciate me often, but, I am touched by the appreciation and I hoped for it enough that I did want to scribble down so I had the names, in case you were commie, homo-loving sons of guns...

I want to thank my best friend, Satsuma Suzawa, my circle of long-time support, Mara, Brian, Barry and Bob, the great Cleve Jones, our wonderful writer Lance Black, producers Bruce Cohen and Dan Jinks, and particularly, as all us actors know, our director either has the patience, talent and restraint to grant us a voice or they don't, and it goes from the beginning, the meeting, through the cutting room, and there is no finer hands to be in than Gus Van Sant.

Finally - two last finallys - for those who saw the signs of hatred as our cars drove in tonight, and, I think it is a good time for those who voted for the ban against gay marriage to sit and reflect and anticipate their great shame and the shame in their grandchildren's eyes if they continue that way of support - we've got to have equal rights for everyone.

And there are these last two things: I'm very very proud to live in a country that is willing to elect an elegant man President, and a country who, for all its toughness, creates courageous artists, and this is in great due respect to all the nominees, who despite a sensitivity that sometimes has brought enormous challenges - Mickey Rourke rises again, and he is my brother.

[defendandprotect]

99. Thank you for the transcript -- makes a big difference to see the actual words!!

I tuned in for a few minutes last night specifically to see Sean Penn and find

some reaction to the film -- we tuned out after 3 minutes.

The reaction Penn reports is very disappointing and I hope that soon more people

will be turning their backs on churches who continue to preach intolerance and

hatred for homosexuals! After that, perhaps we can get into patriarchal religion's

hatred and intolerance for females!

Thanks again --


Someone has now also posted a video of it -- even more moving!!

[Rhiannon12866]

48. His speech has been posted in the video forum... LINK:

:hi:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=275145&mesg_id=275145

[NewEngland4Obama]

4. K&r

[JeffR]

5. I didn't see it

but I'd bet you that Penn doesn't give a rat's ass whatsoever what the MSM says.

[sazemisery]

6. Sean Penn is a true American K&R

He is a great actor and great human being.

[Warpy]

7. I think he's the best actor of his generation

hands down. Everything he's done has been completely believable.

It's high time he got recognized.

[Earth Bound Misfit]

11. + 1 n/t

[dana_b]

15. like De Niro said, he's a great actor but he's also a good person

who is not afraid to say what he thinks and to fight for others.

[CTyankee]

67. I had almost given up hope that he'd get the Oscar, but I thought

that the actors who voted for him didn't want to miss this opportunity for him to win for his marvelous work in "Milk." It was a stunning performance. Also, I think the actors wanted to make a statement about Prop 8. Lastly, I thought that maybe the actors really didn't appreciate being told that Mickey Rourke had the whole thing sewed up. A little push back...I'm so glad.

[BlooInBloo]

138. Nah. Depp's got that title...

Penn is damn good though. No doubt about that.

[Warpy]

140. Some of Depp's performances have been jarring

like his Irish Traveler role in "Chocolat." In addition, he's gotten sidetracked into cartoonish roles. His early promise failed to pay off because he's taken the easy road.

Penn's performances have all been seamless, challenging, and 100% believable.

[tavalon]

9. Fuck 'em

He spoke the truth. They can't handle the truth.

[dana_b]

10. hell yes!

and more so than supporting Penn, it's about supporting the GLBT community.

[whirlygigspin]

12. Congrats to Mr. Penn

the right will piss and moan 'till their dying day, don't waste your time worrying about them, rejoice.

[glitch]

79. They will always manufacture things to piss and moan about, it is integral to their core.

I have a direct experience with two prime examples, if their victimhood is ever taken away they would have no identity at all.

K & R for Sean Penn.

[TXDemGal]

13. K & R!!! n/t

[TXDemGal]

14. Dupe

[vanderBeth]

16. Great actor, Great person

Glad he said what needed to be said

[dysfunctional press]

18. would't a 'wait and see' attitude be more prudent...?

i doubt that there will be much outrage at all in the actual mainstream media.
faux noise might be kind of nasty- but they aren't really what i'd call "mainstream" media at all.

[snappyturtle]

78. Well ol' Joe on MSNBC started his attack on Penn just about first thing

this morning even after admitting not having seen the movie or watching the awards program! HE couldn't have anything good to say about Penn who is best friends with the likes of Hugo Chavez.
It didn't suffice to say this just once, of course!

[dysfunctional press]

101. again- HARDLY mainstream media...

joe scarborough?? :rofl: :rofl:

[Raster]

119. You mean "dead intern underneath my desk" Joe? That Joe?

[snappyturtle]

141. I can't think of any media source that I absolutely trust. Do you have any

recommendation(s)?

As far as I am concerned both faux news and msnbc are mainstream. Many use these along with CNN for their primary news sources....unfortunately.

[gauguin57]

106. At least Sean Penn didn't have an assistant turn up dead from a "freak accident" in his office ...

followed very closely by retirement from congress and a divorce.

I'll take Penn over Skankborough any day of the week.

[orleans]

19. that was so good--what he said. i want to hear it/listen to it again.

good for him. so glad he won.

[defendandprotect]

103. One of the best Oscar-winner speeches I've ever heard -- !!!

[orleans]

139. yes--i wish he had said more--but it was wonderful what he said. n/t

[donheld]

20. To hell with them all

Long live Sean Penn!

[truth2power]

21. I absolutely support what he said and I don't think there'll be any outrage..

Those people who voted for Prop 8 should be ashamed.

He also referred to having witnessed "the hate" as they were driving in. Anybody know the details of that?

[dddem]

121. I read somewhere that Westborough Baptist Church was there

with some pretty mean signs regarding Heath Ledger. I don't know if it's true though.

[bliss_eternal]

22. Why would there be a shitstorm...?

Do they even watch the Oscars? Don't they hate the Hollywood liberals and their ilk...especially after so many donated to Obama?
I don't get that many of them are fans of cinema, art or indie films--especially when the big winner of the night was a film featuring little brown children of Mumbai.

Tom Hanks spoke out against the LDS and what they did regarding prop8 as one of the producers of "Big Love."

I absolutely support Penn, what he said, his politics, etc.--have for years. But I don't think those low brow, uncultured, bigoted cretins would bother watching the show, but that's just me.

[NYC Liberal]

23. No they don't watch it, but that won't stop them

They don't see the movies, but that doesn't stop them from screaming and ranting about them.

They don't watch the Oscars, but they'll know who won and of course they will raise hell. Especially for Sean Penn, who they love to hate.

[bliss_eternal]

30. Oh--I see....Thanks for letting me know.

Honestly, I can't listen to or watch their hate speech masquerading as news. I didn't figure them to be film fans (or interested in the goings on of Hollywood). But I guess it makes some sense (in a sick way) that they would have an obsession with all the things (and people) they hate.

I'm guessing it's kind of a Darkside, Sith Lord obsession with the Jedi Knights and Rebel forces thing they've got going on. It's cool, I understand--still licking their wounds from seeing their dark prince lose his throne. Bless their pathetic, hateful little hearts.

[NYC Liberal]

32. Oh me either, I try to avoid it, other than the highlights posted here

They aren't really interested in film, just in their own hatred. Always have to hate something.

[bliss_eternal]

35. How refreshing....!

It seems every other DU'er watches those sickos avidly.
:scared::puke:

I find them vulgar. Can't do it.

[NYC Liberal]

50. I'm amazed at all the posts saying "Just saw on Fox!" or "Just heard Rush say..."

Not that I don't admire those posters for being able to sit through it and report back the highlights, but man I could never do it.

[bliss_eternal]

51. LOL--amazes me as well.

:spray:

[ColbertWatcher]

24. What I'd like to know is ...

... why wasn't the Westboro Gang in Hollywood tonight?

[NYC Liberal]

25. They were actually...Penn called them out in his speech.

[bliss_eternal]

33. I couldn't believe that.

What on earth were they protesting?

:shrug:

[ColbertWatcher]

55. They were protesting what they're always protesting ...

... a lack of cameras focused on them 24/7.

[defendandprotect]

105. Who is the "Westboro Gang" and in Penn's reference to ...

some negative reaction to his arrival, I thought he was talking about members of the public

watching celebrities arrive? Who was he talking about?

[BrklynLiberal]

114. The Westboro Baptist Church official picket committee. There were no soldiers' funerals

to disrupt with their hateful signs, so they went to picket the Academy Awards.

I anxiously await the day when they are out doing their hateful work, and are struck by lightning.

[defendandprotect]

116. Thank you!

[NutmegYankee]

26. If the MSM is upset, they can go fuck themselves.

Hate should always be derided.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

28. Here's a blog entry from L.A. Times

8:46 p.m. — Past winners Adrien Brody ("The Pianist"), Michael Douglas ("Wall Street"), Anthony Hopkins ("The Silence of the Lambs"), Ben Kingsley ("Gandhi"), and Robert DeNiro ("Raging Bull") presented lead actor to Sean Penn ("Milk"). Penn was greeted by a standing ovation. And surprise, surprise, he opened with a couple of jokes! He then pulled out a list and thanked his best friend, his circle of support, the film's writer, producers, and in a touching moment, the film's director Gus Van Sant. He ended on a political note, chastizing those who voted for the ban against gay marriage in California and saluting the election of an elegant man as president. And at the last, he called Mickey Rourke his brother.

K&R

[Bennyboy]

29. I have already been called gay and a fag lover tonight...

by defending his comments. Intolerents. FUCK ThEM.

[pauliedangerously]

31. I've always liked Sean Penn...

The first movie I saw him in was Falcon and the Snowman and I'm glad to see people I admire share my views.

Thanks for the post!!

[Chovexani]

34. Penn was amazing, in the movie and in his speech.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

36. He didn't thank his wife - didn't even say one word about

her. Just sayin. I'd be pissed and hurt as hell.

[FreeState]

37. They have a very rocky relationship - so it did not surprise me n/t

[Laura PourMeADrink]

41. I know. I think she caught him cheating or something. But still - you

could see her - she was just thrilled he won.

[Triana]

38. was that the blonde woman with him?

well, I hope it was, she kissed him. He didn't seem much interested in her, but maybe he was just nervous and not expecting to win.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

42. yes. Robin Wright Penn. She's actually a great actress. You are

right. He didn't seem interested. Strikes me as self-absorbed.

[Triana]

46. to be honest, I think Penn is a great actor and decent director and great person...

...in general who is passionate in the causes he supports and I'm glad he gets involved politically as he does. He does a lot of good in the world and is very talented. He absolutely deserves the awards he's gotten.

All that said though, I'd NOT want to have to deal with him on a personal level. He strikes me as hot-tempered and very difficult to deal with in personal relationships - and like you say, self-absorbed. I like him a lot as an actor and political activist - but I bet he's a pain in the royal ass to deal with in personal relationships! Yech! Not surprised he has a rocky marriage. Not at all.

Edit: I googled Robin Wright Penn and you're right - she has quite the career herself! And of course I found all the muck about their filing for divorce and that he's fooling around and blah blah blah - the usual gossip. I don't care much about that. It did annoy me that on one site, they listed all her movie credits over the years and for "executive summary" all they put was "Sean Penn's Wife". Jeeze. The woman is one hell of a LOT MORE than just Sean Penn's wife. Puh. :puke:

[colinmom71]

82. I agree, though I do not regard him as a "great person"....

A good person would be better to his wife and family, rather than needing to feel like he looks better by sponsoring charities (AKA- playing the KISA role).

Don't get me wrong. Penn's efforts to call attention to various charities (esp. towards New Orleans post Katrina) were quite admirable. But I think it's his way of illustrating he's not a bad person publicly, all the while treating his family like crap, was an ego driven attempt to feel better about himself after the fact...

BTW, did anyone notice how he never ONCE made eye contact with his wife throughout the Oscar broadcast (despite her constant contact and seemingly loving support)? He's totally cheating on her yet again... Not *one* word of thanks to her or their family for putting up with his need to work on the role of portraying Harvey Milk. That to me, is quite telling to his persona...

[Triana]

89. good points, colinmom71

...gotta wonder about a man who takes his family for granted. He also never mentioned - HARVEY MILK - during his acceptance speech - wonderful a speech as it was. Seems to have been a couple glaring ommissions there.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

90. MSNBC just did a little bit about how he didn't thank her. The reporter

confronted him about it at the after-party. He reported that she said "it was designed that
way (not to thank her} because he had so much to say."

The reporter was funny. He said he didn't buy it. You can say "Thanks, I love you." in
2 seconds.

Wow, sounds like she REALLY must be crazy about him - to cover him like that.

Now really, does anyone believe a wife would say - oh, please don't waste 2 seconds to thank me ?

[gauguin57]

108. They're still in the process of reconciling their marriage ... she had actually file for divorce,

but then withdrew the filing ... they're still working things out apparently (maybe for the sake of their kids?).

So, who knows (and who cares) what goes on in the Wright-Penn household?

Robin Wright deserves an Oscar one of these days ... she ROCKS as an actress. Some of her Indie work has been beyond fabulous.

Check out "Nine Lives" and "Home at the End of the World" for starters.

And Princess Bride? PLEASE!

[defendandprotect]

110. Yes she is though I don't recall what I've seen her in . . . but did notice . . .

that he didn't thank her -- and was wondering if she is pregnant or if

it was just the dress that made it look that way?

Doubly odd if he didn't mention a coming event . . . ?

But -- glad he won for THIS movie --

Btw, which one got "best movie"?

[Ms. Toad]

94. My take on it was that he would have been hard pressed

to remember her name.

I was a bit surprised to see how reliant he was on his little list of people to thank - it seemed to me he could barely pronounce his best friend's name as he read it. (Of course, if he intended to thank her he could have written her name on his little list as well.)

Don't get me wrong - there are certainly some of his works in which I think he was a brilliant actor (I haven't seen Milk yet - so I can't comment on that particular bit of acting), and am elated with his anti-discrimination comments he made last night - I just wondered if he had a hard time with stage fright when he's not acting (so much so that I googled to see if I could find out if it was a long standing issue).

[Zhade]

39. Oh, you KNOW I do.

NT!

[Baikonour]

40. His commie, gay loving sons of guns comment was funny, but..

When he basically said "SHAME ON YOU" to everyone who voted for Prop 8, I was moved.

I'm not worried about the "shitstorm" to follow. The right has been giving him crap for years, what else can they say that hasn't been said already?

[nolabear]

43. This commie , homosexual loving son of a gun says "YEAH!"

I'm happy to see activism in the arts again. And frankly, after he spent time hauling people off their roofs in Katrina, Sean Penn can do no wrong in my eyes.

Fine speech. FIne performance. Pretty good Oscar night all around, imho.

[trickyguy]

44. Absolute K&R. Sean evoked the spirit of Harvey Milk with his speech.

And there were hate demonstrators outside the theatre which he mentioned in his speech.

I agree that they should wallow in shame someday for what they have done to the gay community.

Was thrilled with Sean's win.:bounce:

[Jamastiene]

45. K&R

Wholeheartedly!

[Rhiannon12866]

47. K&R. And here's the link to his speech in the video forum...

Best speech of the night, IMO... :applause:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=275145&mesg_id=275145

[Withywindle]

49. I usually hate "Rec this thread if" threads

But I'll do it this time. I loved what he said. If you supported Prop h8, if you're against full equality for everyone, your grandchildren WILL be ashamed of you. And even though it won't be their fault, I won't tell them they're wrong to feel that way.

[Optical.Catalyst]

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[jeff30997]

54. "outrage from the MSM tomorrow "

Where is their outrage when it comes to the crimes committed by the mobsters who ruled the U.S in

the last 8 years ? Bunch of pathetic hypocritical clowns.

[AntiFascist]

113. They're keeping them honest, dont'cha know? K&R !!! n/t

[BelgianMadCow]

56. Screw the MSM then. And props to Sean Penn. Easiest rec of the day. nt

[sandyj999]

57. I love Sean Penn because he isn't afraid to say what he believes in

and I totally support him. I watch less and less of MSM anyway.

[creeksneakers2]

58. K & R

[indimuse]

59. K&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THX!

[rosesaylavee]

60. K & R

[livefreest]

61. WE NEED PRO-ACTIVE PUSH BACK (sorry for screamin')

Is there a way we could get some journalists in the media to push back against and challenge the faux-outrage of the right-wingers?

[WillyT]

62. Big K & R !!!

:kick:

[NikolaC]

64. K&R

The MSM can go to the hell that spawned them if they start crap over this. Penn spoke the truth and I am glad that he and Dustin Lance Black did this for the world to see and hear.

[TBF]

65. Good for him. I've always liked Sean Penn. n/t

[ScreamingMeemie]

66. I liked what he said afterward, in his press interview.

That he hoped Obama's current stance on gay marriage was just politics. I hope so too.

[GoCubsGo]

68. If practically ignoring it is "showing outrage", then...

...the MSM must be really outraged. I barely heard a peep about it so far this morning. But, it's still early.

[Vektor]

69. K&R! Call out those haters. Make them own it.

The prop 8 supporters are bigots, plain and simple. Small, petty, hateful little bigots who ought to be ashamed of themselves.

THEY are the ones who have something wrong with them.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

70. You know that if the folks here were the only voters

Prop 8 would have been soundly defeated and there would be equal rights for all everywhere in this nation.

[nyc 4 Biden]

71. I think the MSM will try and let this one pass.

I dont think they want to give him any more exposure than he already got.

[City Lights]

72. K&R nt

[Pacifist Patriot]

73. I didn't see it, but it sounds like a sentiment I would support.

Actually you've just reminded me the Oscars were last night. I might go look up some of the winners. Totally forgot about it.

[JNelson6563]

74. I stand with Sean Penn

And all our friends that were represented by his remarks. BRAVO!!!! :toast: :patriot:

Julie

[tandot]

75. Black and Penn brought tears to my eyes. K & R

[Heidi]

76. Kick.

Recommended.

:kick:

[stuntcat]

77. I want to see it!

I couldn't stay up, now I have to find it online to watch!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Autumn Colors]

80. K&R for the best speech of the night (n/t)

[Jack Rabbit]

81. K/R

!!

[Kajsa]

83. I'm happy to recommend this.

I cheered loudly when I heard his speech, noticing that it took
the industry crowd a few moments to react.

I loved the intro-LOL! :D

What did they think he was going to say, standing there, accepting
'Best Actor' for portraying Harvey Milk?

Let the critics wail and wring their hands.

If the vote was taken today, Prop 8 would NOT pass here in CA!

Bravo Sean, Bravo!

:applause:

[nichomachus]

92. The truth is

If the matter came up today, it wouldn't even be on the ballot -- for openers, there would be no money to support the effort. The only reason the Prop H8 supporters got where they did was because most of their donors thought they could promote hate in secret.

[Kajsa]

97. That's a very good point, Nichomachus.

Come to think of it, there would be no money to
support it AND

it NEVER should have been on the ballot in the first place.

Thanks for pointing that out.

:)

[Hell Hath No Fury]

84. Happily!

You could have knocked me over when he was annouced - I truly thought it was a lock for Mickey.

Congratulatons Sean, and thank you for speaking up on so many importnat issues!

[DevonRex]

85. Huge K&R. His interview after the show was great, too. nt

[montanto]

86. K&R

[customerserviceguy]

87. Yay, Sean!

A well-deserved Oscar for a powerful performance.

[westcor]

88. Everyone will hate me, but....

Rourke's performance was better, hands down.
Milk, while a great movie and good acting from Penn, is still 2nd to Rourke in 'The Wrestler'

[Laura PourMeADrink]

91. thanks for the tip. Can't wait to see the Wrestler.

[mitchtv]

126. maybe true.. but in Hollywood

they want bankable. Micky admittedly burned many bridges

[slipslidingaway]

93. knr n/t

[Sequoia]

95. I wanted him to win when I heard he was a contender

I've always like Sean Penn, ever since I say him in "The Falcon and the Snowman". I had read the book and thought he was excellent in the role. What did he mean in his speech when he talked about the hate that was displayed when they came to the awards. Something on the cars?

[Arugula Latte]

96. Great speech. Good for Sean.

[Deep13]

98. Well, I agree with him...

...but I don't know what I can do actually to support him.

[FKA MNChimpH8R]

100. Sean Penn kicks ass.

All he did was state the blindingly obvious. That he did it in front of several hundred million people makes him all the classier.

[AtomicKitten]

107. His performance in "Mystic River" swayed my wingnutty mother.

She speaks of him with reverence now.

This Oscar is icing on the cake.

K&R

[ecstatic]

109. At most, there might be a shitstorm on Fox News... and they are irrelevant

:)

[NanceGreggs]

111. Oh, yeah ...

... count me IN!!!

Go, Sean :applause:

[Kitty Herder]

112. K&R. Absolutely. nt

[BrklynLiberal]

115. K&R Sean Penn was gracious, humble, passionate and courageous.

I hope he continues to be.

[Brewman_Jax]

117. K&R

:kick:

[cboy4]

118. K&R

:kick:

[ObamaKerryDem]

120. K&R! I was so thrilled when he pulled off that surprise win..

It was much deserved! Great speech, great movie..great guy! :)

[D23MIURG23]

122. K&R

[Riverman]

123. I Can Hear Bette Midler singing "Does Anyone Know You Are My Hero..."

Sean Penn is one of the Best Character Actors of our time and in his life as a citizen of the US and the World, he uses his platform to speak out and act on improving the lives of all people. He is courageous and bold. Our country needs more people from all walks of life to scream from whatever perch we find ourselves gripping. Cheers to Sean Penn!

[Juan_de_la_Dem]

124. All I could think is WOW, pure guts. K&R

This guy has had compasion and cause for a long time, but it never was more apparent than last night. He stepped up a rung on the ladder in my book.

[ChiciB1]

125. MSM Can Take A Dump Or A Short Hop Into Tomorrow And NEVER Come Back!!

I'm SURE Sean can handle it! Susan Sarandon got a lot of flack but she & her husband are still LIBERALS. I do wish they would speak up a bit more, along with many others!!!

[Kurovski]

127. K&R

But the ancestors won't have the opportunity to be ashamed because suddenly--nobody will ever admit to having been an asshole about civil rights. We just "misunderstood" what they meant. We were being "too sensitive" to understand what they meant by gay marriage leading to the destruction of civilization.

Except for those who revealed themselves online or in print. :evilgrin:

[debbierlus]

128. Thanks Sean for walking the walk.

Awesome speech!

[pacalo]

129. I love Sean Penn & I love what he said.

[ronnykmarshall]

130. Hell ya!

and I hope my cousin was watching.

[hay rick]

131. K & Rec #300

[Sarah Ibarruri]

132. Done! nt

[EFerrari]

133. Wow! LOOK at this thread!

DU, :yourock:

[Kurovski]

143. Uh-oh...

Are my seams crooked?

[LynneSin]

134. Shitstorm will be more than just Sean Penn. ABC twice aired him & John Franco kissing

and if I recall that first kiss (quite the passionate one) was aired pretty early in the show too.

I mean ABC can play off the two acceptance speeches as not their doing but they put those kisses in the show and I'm sure the fundies will not be happy about that.

As for me, I was watching that 'great romances of 2008' montage with scenes from a few really crappy movies from 2008. And I was thinking ABC was going to wimp out and not include Penn/Franco's romance from "Milk". And sure enough there was the very passionate kiss.

Good job ABC

[muntrv]

135. I still think the academy dropped the ball by not giving "Brokeback Mountain"

the award for best picture.

[Ken Burch]

136. Of course. Sean nailed it. Does anybody know how bad the freepers are freaking on this?

n/t.

[BlooInBloo]

137. I never ever rec rec-begging threads...

But Penn fucking rocked.

[Dukkha]

142. a BIG rec against the cowardly types who oppose "inappropriate speeches"

you know the kind: "Waaaah! It's not the time or place to make speeches like that!"

I'm glad Harvey Milk never thought like that.

[EFerrari]

144. Kick