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Angelina Jolie on The Today Show
Ann Curry :: In what seems to be the middle of no where, on the edge of Namibia in Southern Africa. A very pregnant Angelina Jolie emerged from her private family vacation to speak on behalf of children in poor countries who don’t get to go to school. What is the worst, in your mind, of that?
Angelina Jolie :: God, there are just so many things. It’s really that thought of the potential of a human being. The lack of education causes death. More children die under the age of 5 when the parents aren’t educated. More people get AIDS when they haven’t had an education. Statistics prove that if every child was in school, every year, 700,000 less people would get AIDS.
AC :: It seems also, for you, kind of a personal thing. You have two children you’ve adopted. Both of you whom might have been in this same circumstance of not being able to get educated. And when you look at them and realize that…
AJ :: I look at them and just think, especially my daughter and how many millions of kids are out of school in her country. Especially girls. And I know how families with AIDS when parents die of AIDS, there’s no possible way that children can make a school fee. There’s no possible way she would have gone to school. And she is so smart and so strong. Her potential as a women one day is great. You multiply her by thousands and that is the thing that I can so clearly see when I look at her. Maddox — the amount of street children in his country… in all probability Maddox would have probably been one of the kids going the garbage picking in the streets. He would have been on his own.
AC :: It must mean much to you, as a human being, to be able to give them an opportunity they never would have gotten.
AJ :: I’m happy for them that they’re gonna have all this education and I hope, with it, they do some good things. That they’re good people. [giggles]
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#221 andromedai couldn’t agree more. this people should watch lord of wars by nicolas cage. the american president is the biggest arms dealer in the world.
# 221 | Andrómeda: well, I’ve said it over and over again. Bush STOLE both elections. Well, not him personally, because he’s not smart enough for it. Please, plenty of us are VERY upset about what he has done to the credibility of the US. Unfortunately, less than 50% of eligible voters did so. And a lot who did were one issue voters [ie abortion]. Every time I hear the man speak, I shudder for his ignorance and my country. I agree with you, the resources we’ve wasted on a war we should not be in is criminal. And just to further the irony, if we’d left Saddam in power, HE might have stopped Iran from getting nukes! As long as only one party is in power here, bush will not be held accountable. Neither will anyone else. I’m so ashamed of my country. Clinton [for all his failings] would not have let Dafur keep happening. He would not have let the UK outspend the US on education for poorer countries. I don’t know why, but the rubbish in power seem to be able to hypnotize citizenry or something.Stepping off soapbox now
I used to love Angelina until I saw this interview, something about it bugged me about her. She seemed inauthentic and snobbish. I can’t put my finger on it but I do not have a favorable opinion about her now.
I used to love Angelina until I saw this interview, something about it bugged me about her. She seemed inauthentic and snobbish. I can’t put my finger on it but I do not have a favorable opinion about her now.
I used to love Angelina until I saw this interview, something about it bugged me about her. She seemed inauthentic and snobbish. I can’t put my finger on it but I do not have a favorable opinion about her now.
I used to love Angelina until I saw this interview, something about it bugged me about her. She seemed inauthentic and snobbish. I can’t put my finger on it but I do not have a favorable opinion about her now.
# 227 | Handicapped kid: you are one sick mfer. IF their child was born handicapped [which I doubt will happen, they can afford the best medical care] it will just give them another cause. One I would welcome as one who works with handicapped students. As your post shows, there is still a lot of ignorance in the world about birth defects. Now go away before our Rude Dog finds you here
Hey! I posted - where’d it go? It happened last night too. Strange.# 227 | Handicapped kid what a font of made up information you are. I’d get busy trying to refute all your "facts", but it’s Friday and early in the morning and I’d rather read something sensible.
OH! hey dude you sound like a handicapped person anyway.Are you writing with your own hands or with technical ones?But i’m sure that the main problem is in your brain. Whatever this kid will be i’m sure that he/she will be loved by such parents as AJ and BP are.Unlike you perhaps that the first time you show your self in the mirror you realised how ugly your sowl is..GOD BLESS THIS BABY AND ALL THE BAMZ FAMILLY!!!!
oops - sorry for the double. Now I know why I just read 229-# 232 | sflady " She seemed inauthentic and snobbish." What is your problem? imho, Angelina came across as accessable and HAPPY! Granted, there’s a lot of anger about these days, but, has it gotten so bad we can’t just enjoy a happy person without calling her fake? Sad, really sad.
Thanks Jared , You made my day!
#220 DuudeIf cheating on your spouse was a criteria for being endearing, you would be left with very few people to like. Among your friends and relatives, you would probably be VERY surprised about how many have infidelity in their marriages. Among the actors, athletes, politicians, musicians, and writers who make up notable people if you eliminated all those who have cheated from who you like, listen to, or follow, you would have left those who you proably DON’T like now. And anyone who has really thought about the issue realizes that it is not in Brad’s character to cheat and he never has before while NOT married, so why would he when he WAS married, and while Angie exudes sexuality, she herself has never cheated either and actually has had a very traditional outlook on relationships. Duude, while you might find infidelity an issue, if you open your eyes to reality, very, very few people are monogamous anymore. This is not the 1940’s.
Jared,You really rock! You always make sure that we BAMZ+1 fans get our fix of anything Brangelina. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I got so excited last night jumping from this thread to the Jesse James thread and the People mag thread - my eyes almost gave out reading so many posts (did try to skip them nasties).
227 Handicapped kidBreak that crystal ball of yours.!!All parents wish is for a healthy child. Iam sure Jolie and her medical advisers are aware of what you talking about. Nothing wrong about choosing Africa as a place of birth. Remember the 1st successful heart transplant was done in Africa.They do have medical facilities that can provide the best ffor Jolieand baby. Expectant mother should be free from stress, hence the trip to the most remote area they can find. It is a no win situation. Paps are gearing up for a big paycheck just for a quick snapshot. Got a solution?My crystal ball shows a happy family and a healthy baby.You are harping on a very , very old story of the cheater and the ***** as you call them. Move on it is now mid year 2006.I see regression creeping up your sleeve. Bet you didn’t notice it, because your hatred is so intense it is blinding you.
#216 DolphingirlWhat a great post! THanks for taking the time to write that.I totally agree — education starts with the basics at school, and encouragement at home, but education never stops unless you let it. Some of the best educated people in the world are self-educated. Those who point to the fact that Angie has only a GED (she gradated high school early) are missing the fact that she took it upon herself to continue her education and never stops reading, asking questions, and LISTENING to those who have more experience and knowledge. She is also raising her children to be curious and knowledgeable about the world. This is true education.
232 sfladyBet you expect to see a sexy, thin, welldressed movie star. The woman is almost 8 mons. pregnant. Comfort is the first thing on her mind.Factor the heat and poverty around her. Her critics will have a field day if she was wearing a very expensive attire and well coiffed. And you call her a snob? Inauthentic?Giggling is a natural expression of glee. She is very happy, for the impending birth,her children,Brad and for the projects /causes she is helping.PLEASE REMEMBER IT WASN"T A PITY PARTY!! IT "S PURE JOLIE.
GMAFB–Snobbish she wasn’t. She is the opposite of snobbish. Jeez.
Thanks a lot for posting this! You do a wonderful job :)
Thank you Jared for removing that very sick post,you are a class act.
# 244 | Handicapped kidGOD BLESS YOUR HEART MISGUIDED ONE!
guli……… get a life!
# 244 | Handicapped kid I think Brangelina’s baby will be handicapped"What a sick individual you are–typical Aniston fan/sympathizer. Wishing ill on an unborn baby of anybody. God help your sick soul, but I’m afraid you are beyond help. Go on to Femalefirst sewer hateland. That’s your league.Jared I’m flagging this one.
How pulchritudinous Angelina is! saw the interview & was smitten with delight. She has a good heart … and a good heart is like the sun for it shines bright and never changes… thus, why not choose to possess a heart then share it with others for enlightment and nirvanna. Similiarly, if we choose to smile, to giggle more, we first can transcend ourselves and those around us. Seek simple things in life… Angelina… please keep smiling, giggling more… it’s good for your heart, soul & your beloved
she’s indeed beautiful inside and out.
Have you guys heard this news - Perezhilton.com is reporting that Angie has fired her agents at CAA. What are the odds that she’ll be signing on with Brad’s people? Pretty good, I’d say.
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