The accusation that I am antisemitic is appalling and fundamentally dishonest. Criticizing the actions of the Israeli prime minister, a military technology contract, or the executives who supply it is not the same as criticizing Jewish people. This critical and necessary dialogue is then dishonestly framed as being anti-Israel. To be clear, my views come from my own political convictions and should never be interpreted as hostility toward Jewish people, for whom I have deep love and respect. Everything I know about acting, activism, and humanism has been profoundly shaped by the Jewish friends, colleagues, and loved ones who have been integral and family throughout every point of my life.
This merger has real consequences for real people, and for the entire country. Scrutinizing the Ellisons, including Oracle’s business built on data, surveillance technology and government contracts, and the serious threat to editorial freedom and the loss of a livelihood for thousands of families, is fair and necessary. The $111 billion deal would hand one family control over CNN, HBO and Warner Bros., backed in part by foreign money whose influence on editorial decisions has never been fully explained to the public.
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for serious national security review, and regulators still haven’t given the public a real answer. Until they do, the merger shouldn’t move forward. Now is the time to dive boldly into all these issues, not step back or concede.
@MrSantiZap They really took one of the simplest stories to tell and ruined it. I already know they are gonna do a tag at Backlash. We are never going to get the Randy vs Cody blood feud.
@GreciaIsMyName He worded it poorly but I think I understand what he is saying. Kara has witnessed more death and more of the darker side of life in her formative years than Clark and I think that’s fair to say
It’s amazing how great actors can take text I don’t really understand, and make it so understandable. Shakespeare is so good when it’s done well.
Sir Gandalf delivers a masterclass and a poignant sentiment.