September 10 at 4:57 pm
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"It's like a really bad Disney movie." - Dave Hussein Winer
what a sexist! Not my thoughts but I'm sure the right will be on him saying that. Throw logic out the window! - Jim Goldstein
Wow! Much more respect for Damon now. - Brandon Titus
I said this on the other person's thread who posted it: That Sarah definitely won't be f*cking Matt Damon. - Trish R
Where is he? His mom's? - anna awesomesauce
priceless, and he is absolutely right. - Bastian
The references to dinosaurs are - for those who don't know it - references to Palin's open support of creationism. - Mel "de Silentio" McB
Smart Kid! - fac287
Anna: it appears to be a hotel room. He's likely here in Toronto for the film festival. - Mel "de Silentio" McB
Aaaah yes Hollywood stars opinion is how I make my decisions...... - Jim Stewart
@melmcbride oh you're right, probably is. I like the idea that he's filming this from home :) - anna awesomesauce
@Trish: ... but maybe Todd Palin is f*cking Ben Affleck. - Rodfather
+1 Rodfather - Bored
who gives a Sh*t about about any celebs opinion? - clarke thomas
Bullshit. Disney doesn't make bad movies, let alone *really* bad movies. - John Rubier
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@clarke We, the public, do. Tabloid journalism sells, so the media gives it to us. And I'm not sure it is tabloid, besides. We give our opinion all the time around here; what is the difference betwixt them besides the media platforms? - Michael W. May
clarke: clearly a lot of people :) guess that's why Americans put an actor in the Whitehouse. They are persuasive - especially when they're saying intelligent and insightful things. Most especially when they are more than mere celebrities (Paris Hilton is a celebrity, Matt Damon is an actor and director). - Mel "de Silentio" McB
Why are people reading this as if Matt Damon is trying to run for office? He is stating his opinion. It's freaking hilarious whether you agree or not. Just f*cking laugh....geez - Rah™
Rahsheen: I don't find it at all hilarious because I agree with every word he's saying. I were to post the same words, would you find those hilarious as well? He's a voting, tax paying American citizen - his thoughts and comments reflect his political views - views that are widely shared by democrats. - Mel "de Silentio" McB
@Jim @clarke Don't discount someone's thoughts because they happen to be a celebrity. Damon is no slouch, he attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, graduating in 1988. He attended Harvard University the same year but left to pursue acting. I'm not saying to sit on the edge of your seat to hear what celebrities say, but we all have a chance to have a voice in the debate whether we are celebrities or not. - tagami
Matt Damon is much smarter than most politicians -- it's not even a contest. - Sean McBride
@mel @michael: the last actor I believe we put in the office was Reagan? and well the press was different then. If these actors/actresses did what they said 1/4 of Hollywood wouldn't be living in the US anymore. The smart ones, don't publicly express their opinion. Anyone who routinely is in the press is a celebrity, no matter if it's a tabloid or not. Scoble is a tech celebrity; would you vote for whomever Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Robert Scoble or Larry Ellison publicly recommended? - clarke thomas
@clarke I am saying I wouldn't discount their opinion out of hand. - Michael W. May
@michael I'd agree on that; but I believe too many say 'well X said they were stupid' so I'm not voting for them. - clarke thomas
Clarke: yes, Reagan (although I have my suspicions that Bush has had a few acting lessons in his day :). I don't make any sort of choices based on celebrity endorsements. I wouldn't buy toilet paper if Damon said it was the softest wipe for his pretty bum. But I do think he's within his democratic rights to voice dissent or approval. Obviously you don't like what he's saying. That's a different matter, isn't it. - Mel "de Silentio" McB
@mel: I don't care what he's saying; I care that people consider his opinion more then others' because he's a celeb (& people think b/c of that he's got pull) [oh and I don't give 2 sh*ts about a VP anyhow; they're there to run the House and be the International spokesperson] - clarke thomas
Clarke, do you just comment to entertain yourself, or are we expected to gain any intelligent perspective from your comments? Just curious. - JodyUnwired
mel, just because I find what he said hilarious, does not mean I can't also believe what he is saying. - Rah™
I see! :) - Mel "de Silentio" McB
Clarke -- I hold Matt Damon's opinions in much higher regard than Sarah Palin's because he is clearly more intelligent than Palin and makes much more sense. Anyone who is a creationist has by definition removed himself or herself from the world of intelligent discourse. (Besides, see Good Will Hunting -- clearly the man is a genius of the highest order. :)) - Sean McBride
@Jody well I have had 1/2 a bottle of Malbec; but anyhow my comments are not based on what Damon said. Sadly from what I read, hear on the streets, or in the office - people do take to heart what celebs say - as if they(celebs) have any better idea then any other US citizen. Just because they have $$$ or had dinner with a candidate doesn't mean they know much. - clarke thomas
I suppose the bigger question is how each of you regards your fellow Americans in relation to political will and intelligence. I know, for example, that massive voter fraud contributed to Bush's "win." And those of us who believe he's been squating - rent free - in your most esteemed residence also believe it adds insult to injury to suggest that voters are to blame for this. If Damon is any indication, political intelligence is alive and well in America. - Mel "de Silentio" McB
One should also add that Matt Damon is an honest, good and decent human being -- for real. It comes through in his work. He's probably too good to be in politics. - Sean McBride
the man makes some good points...how you like them apples - Ryan
Not to be a killjoy - I'm an Obama supporter and all, but, being a critical citizen who pledges allegiance to neither party, i have to point out Matt Damon is just repeating common media hype about Sarah Palin. Do I want to see Sarah Palin in office? God, no. But do I think the criticism being offered about her (as well as every other candidate, past, present and future, McCain and Obama included) is superficial at best and meant to create a knee-jerk reaction? Definitely. - Adam Bohannon
@clarke why can't a celebrity have an opinion? He's an artist, he should have an opinion...and speak it. I value it as much as I do yours. We're talking about it because it's interesting. - Ryan
MATT DAMON!!! MATT DAMON!!! - Tad - the Meme Maker
you know with sarah s. breaking up with Jimmy, I'm thinking her video was real. Deep thought of day. - anna awesomesauce



