There is a difference to me between someone who spouts off because they feel self important (which may or may not be the case with Jolie), and those that work actively within a given cause (whether that be Bono or Heston).

If Jolie is an expert in the field, great. I was unaware. I have a tendency to lump most in the Barbara Streisand category of self importance when I am unaware of their work or efforts in a particular area.

I don't care if a celebrity reveals their opinions. I just wonder why it is news. This is all I am saying.

I don't think what I say on this board or what you say on this board holds particular significance or importance to the extent that it is newsworthy, though within this community I enjoy reading the opinions of those I interact with here. I am sure Jolie experiences that give and take with those within her inner circle as well.

Isn't that awfully closed minded and elitist of you?

No.

Who's her Dad voting for?

Is that a serious question?

Not sure since there has been some kerfuffle recently about him making his thoughts on Obama pretty clear. And that was probably the reason someone sought out Jolie's current views on the campaign.

Buh, that's why I'm here. Guess I should stop posting!!! :D

Whoa, that one hit me from left field!!! I had no idea he was a RAVING LUNATIC!!! No wonder daughter doesn't talk to him anymore. Ouch. :eek:

It's funny that the tendency is to assume that Bono/Pit/Heston are knowledgable and active in their cause and Jolie is self important. Women and their damn opinions! Jolie has done a sh!tload of refugee work.

Having been reminded of the Jon Voight op-ed it also occurs to me that her swishy answer may have simply been an attempt to avoid anything that would be spun in the tabloid TV press as a new feud between her and dad.

Nothing to do with sexism. Has to do with my knowledge of the individuals in question. And I didn't list Pitt. Know nothing of him.