JoeIdaho

How do you let go of something you love? I've been a movie buff for years, and still look forward to new releases that show promise, but yeah-sadly, the thrill, if not gone, ain't what it used to be.

I guess I mourn the past greatness of cinema because there doesn't seem to be anything/anyone coming down the road to bring it back, or to even usher in a new version. In various comments boards on BH there have been those who have called for an alternative Hollywood, bankrolled by those sick of the current version. If anyone's building, I'm in. ... See all content Hide content

3 months, 4 weeks ago onWordpress in bighollywood.breitbart.com

“Thank you so very much for sharing Zinn’s materials with us. We badly need to get a message of advocacy and action into our communities and into our hearts. Your support makes this easier, in a fight that feels overwhelming …” — Nancy Jean Smith, California State University Stanislaus, Stockton, CA

As a teacher in the public schools, this enrages me. Our job is to give kids the tools to think critically, NOT to tell them what to think.

Seriously, it's like we're fighting with our boxing gloves on while the left is swinging a lead pipe. Absolutely shameless. ... See all content Hide content

3 months, 1 week ago onWordpress in bighollywood.breitbart.com

ckmom-I think you're right, the feeling of powerlessness contributes as well. I just keep returning to the idea that it's fine to feel a certain way about something, but if the other side's the only one doing any actual talking . . . It's a paradigm shift for me, though, as I've generally been just content to live and let live. But the current state of affairs in the country , along with PC drivel like "The People Speak, " are helping to get me more vocal. I guess it comes down to that while I believe strongly that vowel-challenged folks like CgntvDssdnt have every right to say what's on their mind, I don't want theirs to be the only voice out there. ... See all content Hide content

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Oh mercy . . . Okay, the Obamas are hip, we get that (thank you MSM). Their tastes are very progressive. Check. But what about the dignity of the office? There weren't any other ornaments available with an equal "cool factor" but in better taste? It's like when parents name their child something avant-garde just to make a statement, only to have the kid move out as soon as they can.

Maybe there's an analogy here. ... See all content Hide content

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