Angelina Jolie Visits Iraq

saraicita #38 You explained it better than me, but i am very proud of her.

Her job is to go to the places the UN thinks needs highlighted about refugees.

I luv that no one knows exactly what is going on in the Jolie Pitt family. The paps,tabs nor gossips did not even know she was out of NY let alone out of the United States.

Next time someone writes as an “Insider” remember this.

SCARLET JOHANSON WILL GO TO IRAQ TOO.

I see the haters have OFFICIALLY arrived.

Thanks Jared for the new thread!

Everday I admire her more and more and I know I am not alone. Even people who were neutral or critical of her are seeing that she is genuine in her concern and is very much dedicated to her UNHCR work as well as her and Brad’s other humanitarian efforts.

When I read about the first Millenium village she started in Cambodia with the help of Jeffrey S. Of course now it is funded by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, I was amazed how much they accomplished in such a short time.

Bless you Angelina, the world needs more people like you!!!!

48 Naima

yes we already know what is going on in Iraq. but what do you know about refugee in Iraq?or what is really going on among troops in Iraq?yes we hear many things from goverment,the point is that she is not one of those goverment and she is not in the world of politics so she can translate the truth and event to the things that is closer to fact.it is the point.

That’s wonderful. Angelina is such a Beautiful inspirational Woman. Way to go Angie, you rock..
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As a Brad fan I am really getting effing tired of reading how insane Brad fan’s are. The posters that post the bs are not Brad fan’s they are trolls tryin to start ****, which the trolls pretending to be fan’s pick on and run with. It’s a bore , really.

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Meli, I hope things have improved today and yo uare safe and well. Please keep us posted when you can.
May God continue to watch over and Bless You and Your Family.

26 Anonymous
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Angie already left Iraq, but I heard you are now the new target of Angie was in Iraq’s husband. So, watch your back?

64 peace : 08/28/2007 at 1:22 pm
ANGELINA FOR PRESIDENT.

This must be second place winner for a beauty contest, certainly not playing with a full deck of cards are ya?

angelina is the best in celebrity world and this is for sure.LOVE HER AND HER WORKS.

she helped brad about katrina refugees and now she went to help people in other country.

72 Slayer, The

Jon Stewart show, I am sure one of the nutjobs have the clip.

she is such a gr8 woman
she should do some work in Peru where da earth quake happened!!!

Deadly Earthquake Shakes Peru, Prompts Red Cross Response

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies sends assistance to Peruvian earthquake survivors.

By Katie Lawson , Staff Writer, Redcross.org

Thursday, August 16, 2007 — A 7.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the central coastal region of Peru early Wednesday evening, destroying buildings and leaving many people without power, water or communications. Immediately following the quake, the Peruvian Red Cross sent a relief team to the region to assess the damage and evaluate the needs of those affected.

The powerful quake struck around 6:40 p.m. local time and was centered 90 miles south of Lima, the country’s capital. Initial reports indicate that several hundred people were killed and more than 1,300 have been injured. The province of Ica was hardest-hit by the largest temblor to strike Peru in 30 years. Widespread damage was also reported in the area of Chincha.

Tsunami warnings were issued up and down the coast of Central and South America, but were later cancelled. Several aftershocks have continued to plague the region with more expected in the days ahead.

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (International Federation), American Red Cross and other Red Cross national societies maintain a warehouse of relief supplies at the Pan American Disaster Response Unit (PADRU) in Panama. Two planes loaded with tents, plastic sheeting, blankets and jerrycans (for carrying water) are scheduled to land in the town of Pisco on Friday morning. The supplies will assist more than 2,000 families in the affected area.

On high alert following the quake, PADRU deployed three disaster management delegates to assist with emergency operations. Rescue workers have been struggling to reach the hardest-hit areas due to giant cracks and fallen power lines on the Pan American Highway, a major inter-coastal thoroughfare. Rockslides were reportedly blocking other roads in the area.

The International Federation has released $205,000 from its Disaster Relief Emergency Fund to support the Peruvian Red Cross relief operation.

While the American Red Cross does not accept individually donated goods, the Red Cross is accepting financial donations for this disaster. To donate, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or for Spanish, 800-257-7575.

The American Red Cross, its partners in PADRU and the Peruvian Red Cross continue to monitor and assess the situation. Assistance by the American Red Cross may include mobilizing relief workers, supplies and financial resources.

A MUST READ FROM LAINEY : 08/28/2007 at 1:32 pm
Angelina in Th’Iraq
Were you one of the 3 million + who watched the video of that learning impaired pageant queen bungle up her answer during the Miss Teen USA pageant the other day? If you haven’t the pleasure, click here.

For some reason, she repeatedly refers to Iraq as “th’Iraq”… kills me every time. As does the strategic use of the phrase “such as”. Snort.

Needless to say, Miss Jolie is not Miss South Carolina. And Miss Jolie can not only find th’Iraq on a map, she has actually made the trip to visit. As part of her work with the UNHCR, Angelina flew first to Syria yesterday talking with Iraqi refugees. Then she “crossed into Iraq to meet with 1,200 refugees camped out in a makeshift outpost at the border, because they are unable to leave the country. She also witnessed dozens of Iraqis crossing into Syria.”

Said Angelina:

“I have come to Syria and Iraq to help draw attention to the humanitarian crisis and to urge governments to increase their support for UNHCR and its partners. My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq. It is absolutely essential that the ongoing debate abut Iraq’s future includes plans for addressing the enormous humanitarian consequences these people face.”

Very cool. Because as much as it could be construed as publicity and image making, at the end of the day, she’s not flashing her cootie while getting out of a car, or waving from her beach house in Malibu. And if hanging out in a war torn country in the most unglamourous conditions ever guarantees a few headlines … so be it. I personally could never. I am a lesser person. I can’t even camp.

My friend Lara is somewhere in Africa right now on assignment with the kids from Degrassi. They are building a house there for those who cannot manage and shooting the process for an MTV documentary. She’s been living in a tent or some kind of hut for the last week, probably showering with only a litre of water a day, having the experience of a lifetime. If it were me, even if attended by a dozen assistants fanning me at night, hand feeding me grapes, still I couldn’t survive. And coming home to a life with Brad Pitt shuttling from private jet to million dollar residence is still not incentive enough.

I am Jennifer Aniston.

File photo of Angelina attached.

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OMG The last part made me fell from my chair laughing.

Reader’s Digest, June 2007
RD:You like to do risky things and riding motorcycles. Do you think more about safety now that you have four kids?
Jolie:I don’t d drugs. I don’t intentionally ride a motorcycle without a helmet. I will always be careful. But I live a bold life, and I’m a happy mother because of that. I think the bigger question is, Am I living the life that I want my kids to see? If something happened to me doing something I believed in, then I suppose that’s the legacy i would leave as a mother.

How come you dislike this woman?