Gwyneth Paltrow comments

2014-05-30T09:01:31-04:00

Okay, so did anyone actually read what she said? She compared the dehumanization of cyber bullying to that of the dehumanization of war. That's it.

Now, people are coming out of the woodwork saying things like, "she knows what its like to be a war veteran", "she's a joke", "she should go out on patrol with soldiers to see what its really like", etc.

People are reading way to much into some of these kinds of comments. Or, worse yet, they are just reading the headline the media wants you to see and don't actually read the full quote.

At what point is it too much? Americans had a much better sense of humor, didn't rile so easily, and didn't jump onto hate bandwagons so much in the past. Don't believe me? Watch some Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts...

Stepping off of soap box in 3....2....1....

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2014 9:06 AM

2014-05-30T09:06:23-04:00

Agree completely. So absurd not worth a second thought. She is not posturing about her war experience. She is using obvious hyperbole to support her emotional cause.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made May 30 at 2014 9:15 AM

2014-05-30T09:15:28-04:00

Frankly I'm not watching her for her brains...

Response by CPT Zachary Brooks made May 30 at 2014 9:28 AM

2014-05-30T09:28:19-04:00

I don't know. She sounds pretty bossy to me.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 30 at 2014 9:40 AM

2014-05-30T09:40:52-04:00

First, who cares what Gwyneth Paltrow has to say? Second, who cares what Gwyneth Paltrow has to say? As an actress, she played a soldier, cyber bully and victim, so she is an expet. Anyone listening to, or carrying about what she, or any actor, has to say about anything...other than acting...is an idiot and deserves what they get.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made May 30 at 2014 12:30 PM

2014-05-30T12:30:31-04:00

After seeing what she said, in the context that it was said, it is all a bunch of nonsense and people jumping on for no reason beyond her being an easy target. No one should care what she said, why she said it and I blame RP for wasting the portion of my life that I spent paying attention to what she did say.

I think we should all be concerned about how hard it is for her to be famous and have people blogging and speaking about her because of her fame? My heart does go out to her.

You go Gwyneth! It is not easy being rich and famous and people should try to understand.

Response by Sgt S.P. Woodke made May 30 at 2014 1:13 PM

2014-05-30T13:13:07-04:00

as a celebrity she should keep her Yap shut...use her Real name when she's commenting

Response by SPC Ralph S Scott made May 30 at 2014 3:44 PM

2014-05-30T15:44:46-04:00

Relax! I remember when being bullied was part of growing up. I think you thought too hard about this one.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 3:50 PM

2014-05-31T15:50:11-04:00

This is the first I heard of it as I try to stay off those and stick to RallyPoint. But I did a little google search and saw this gem:

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2014/05/31/army-green-beret-slams-gwyneth-paltrow-in-scathing-essay/?intcmp=features

Army Green Beret slams Gwyneth Paltrow in scathing essay

A US Army Green Beret has hit out at Gwyneth Paltrow in a scathing essay after the actress compared enduring Internet haters to the ravages of war reports The New York Post.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2014 4:26 PM

2014-05-31T16:26:00-04:00

Media blew this one up too far. It was a slow news day. And when does a true warrior listen to her ramble. Let her act that is her talent. We will fight the wars and keep her ideas and opinions safe. I know why I defend the flag.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made May 31 at 2014 4:26 PM

2014-05-31T16:26:00-04:00

Who?

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 31 at 2014 6:36 PM

2014-05-31T18:36:48-04:00

I respect her brains. They looked pretty good in those denim short shorts in "The Avengers"

If you haven't walked the walk PLEASE do not attempt to talk the talk. That is why you won't see any comments from me regarding red carpet fashion or makeup tips.

Response by SGT Shon D. Hill made Jun 1 at 2014 11:44 AM

2014-06-01T11:44:54-04:00

I think it's funny that famous people get slammed when they open their mouth. It is a necessary backlash for being paid so much for their work, period. Plus, it makes for good fun reading from all of you and everyone else, I'm pretty bored these days, so I need to be entertained more, even at others' expense.....:) It's also interesting that an SF guy is pissed at her...I imagine her agents are saying "well you done did it now!....