What do YOU think about celebrities who talk poorly about the U.S. military and our veterans?

SGT Timothy Stroud — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:02:35 -0400

Just like Waldorf and Statler in the Muppets, there are tons of people who watch things happen and feel like they are experts. I just read another article about a Hollywood celebrity who "thinks she knows it all" and has weighed in on Guantanamo Bay (GITMO). Actress Kristen Stewart has a movie coming out soon and obviously she wants to stir up something "news worthy" so people will go see her on screen. She and her press agent have accomplished the first part - they have my attention. However, based on her comments, I will NOT be going to spend my hard earned money on supporting her. Take a moment to google Stewart and other celebs who bash our brothers and sisters. Weigh in below...ding ding!

Response by Cpl Chris Rice made Oct 13 at 2014 5:17 PM

Cpl Chris Rice — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 17:17:35 -0400

She sounds like she is talking about her character, not so much about the military. Though she kind of hits the nail on the head of a type of person that joins the military; super idealistic, black and white worldview, and socially awkward thinking the military will fix that. Here is the quote

"She’s simple, not very smart, and really socially inadequate—but a good person. So, if you can sign up, put a uniform on, and erase yourself, you don’t have to consider yourself anymore," she said.

In the end does she seem like she is talking out of her ass; yes, does she say something offensive; no, because that is the perception of the military from people join the military as well. They are all wrong, but not offensive. I am interested the actual interview, and not Fox news and brietbart.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 13 at 2014 6:13 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:13:59 -0400

I think very little of them, both literally and figuratively. There are enough good ones who do show they care, so the remainder and their over-inflated egos can KMA!

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 8:02 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:02:19 -0400

I think the day that everyone starts treating like they're regular people that just have a cool job maybe the day that they stop walking around thinking they're hot shit. But I doubt that's gonna happen anytime soon so we'll probably just keep seeing them act up like a bunch of idiots. Not saying all of them are like that because there are some that seem to have their heads on straight, but a lot of them seem like arrogant jerks.

Response by 1SG Mike Case made Oct 13 at 2014 8:12 PM

1SG Mike Case — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 20:12:18 -0400

She doesn't even register on my radar. She can shout from the mountain top, on whatever subject she wants to and I could care less. She couldn't hold my attention if she had a bucket. People like that say stuff to get people riled up so they can stay in the spotlight and feel that their life has purpose.

Response by 1SG Chris Brown made Oct 13 at 2014 9:07 PM

1SG Chris Brown — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:07:49 -0400

I'm thinking everyone has an opinion and I don't really particularly care what she thinks! I'm so sick of all the self-anointed experts out there that think that just because they have made money with movies, sports, whatever, that they can tell the rest of us how we should think or act. As for this particular actress, she has the right to say whatever she wants; I have the right to not listen to a thing she says, including watching her movies.

Response by PO2 Rocky Kleeger made Oct 13 at 2014 9:42 PM

PO2 Rocky Kleeger — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 21:42:30 -0400

We serve so that people can have their own opinions without fear of reprisals from the government. That being said, I think that they have the right to say and feel what they want. I also have the right to not see any movie that they are in, TV show they are on and if I meet them tell them how I feel about them

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Oct 15 at 2014 9:11 AM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 09:11:57 -0400

I'm just glad they are honest about their opinions. I respect them more than the ones who publicly praise while really not givin a rats patoot. It's the "in thing" to praise the military. At least they have a thought other than "group think".

Response by SFC Vernon McNabb made Oct 15 at 2014 10:09 AM

SFC Vernon McNabb — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:09:30 -0400

Actors are jesters! In medieval times a jester was there to entertain the people. If the people were not entertained, especially the king and queen, then the jester was beheaded. Some things should never change. If an actor or actress is not entertaining, "OFF WITH THEIR HEADS"!

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Oct 15 at 2014 10:33 AM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:33:44 -0400

“Mr. Roark, we’re alone here. Why don’t you tell me what you think of me? In any words you wish. No one will hear us.”

“But I don’t think of you.”

– Ellsworth Toohey and Howard Roark, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Oct 15 at 2014 2:02 PM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:02:32 -0400

I find it very humorous when someone in the entertainment arena (Hollywood, professional sports, etc) says something "profound" about our profession. I usually just shake my head and say here we go, another talking head with an opinion without an education. However, in our profession, we fight to ensure those talking heads have the right to spew from their pie hole.

"I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." - Voltaire

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 15 at 2014 2:03 PM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:03:46 -0400

Very frustrating. Most (if not all) are speaking from a limited point if view.

Response by SGT Richard H. made Oct 15 at 2014 2:17 PM

SGT Richard H. — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:17:49 -0400

Like This:

Response by COL Roxanne Arndt made Oct 16 at 2014 12:41 PM

COL Roxanne Arndt — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:41:45 -0400

Many overpaid people giving an opinion and our out of touch with reality. But just like the average person on the street when asked Who was Joe Biden......many didn't know who he was. I'm afraid the US is in deep trouble......

Response by SGT Thomas Lucken made Oct 16 at 2014 12:41 PM

SGT Thomas Lucken — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 12:41:26 -0400

Hollywood is fantasy land with very little reality! And that is most actors and actresses also, not all but most!

It's always been my belief, that people like her pick on the military when they are in love with the current POTUS and doesn't want to blame him for the issues! Not to start politics here! But people like her want to blame someone and this case it is the military world....

Also, many like her are so ignorant and scared of the military for no reason, they want to ridicule the military for their own stupidity!

Response by PO1 James Friedman made Oct 16 at 2014 4:49 PM

PO1 James Friedman — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 16:49:18 -0400

I think that they are IDIOTS.