Angelina Jolie: We Have a Moral Obligation to Help Iraqi Refugees

Thanks JJ… Great Article.

Thanks for the new post JJ! Happy afternoon to everyone.

how can you not love her!

Thank YOU, guli.

new thread! this angelina jolie’s got everything! she writes wonderful!

She needs to butt out of this stuff before she causes some really big problems. She should not be allowed to involve herself in matters as sensitive as these are. She is overstepping boundries.

….And don’t tell me it’s her “moral obligation”. She could be endangering lives worse then they already are.

Angie is my girl!

Angie truly understand what is important in life and she continues to make me proud to be her fan.

Thanks for the new thread Jared!

Angelina Jolie is to be admired for her dedication and continuous desire to help those in need.

Go Angie!

What a great article. This is one of the reason we should not leave Iraq until IRaq is stable enough to achieve stability and prosperity for their own people .

Awesome!

LOVE Angie’s article…concise, clear, and to the point!!!

God Bless the Jolie-Pitts

God Bless the Jolie-Pitts

God Bless the Jolie-Pitts

God Bless the Jolie-Pitts

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God Bless the Jolie-Pitts

Keeping plugging away Angie - we LOVE and SUPPORT you all the way

Fug,

What’s the f uck up my man?…still swallowing those bitter pills I see…you gotta post more of that crazy s hit I rarely understand but seems funny as h ell…you know, break up the blahs…

#17,
She can go wherever she wants spreading goodwill and helping out. That’s fine. But she shouldn’t step into overly sensitive matters like these. Things that could potentially involve the military, etc.

However, since you mentioned the U.S.A…..Maybe she SHOULD spend a little more time reaching out to those who need help in this country instead of consorting with those tainted by the enemy.

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20180968,00.html

This is a great article. She’s just so involved in what she does, not by name only like some others.

os @ 02/28/2008 at 2:45 pm

there are bajillion people readhing out to people in the US.

It’s not like she would be appreciated better by naysayers like you if she did.

She marches to her own tune. She’s not some kid. she’s 31 years too old to follow someone else rules.

I’m hoping for a new book.

Am bringing my post over from the previous thread.

( I also posted a comment on the wapo site, using the opportunity to blast those idiots who apparently failed to realize that Angie isnt referring to “staying in Iraq” as in a military, open-ended stay. She is speaking strictly about Iraqis staying in Iraq instead of fleeing and becoming refugees in other countries, thereby posing a longterm, international crisis somewhere own the road.
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Hey BAMPZS+1 peeps! (I better get used to just saying ‘Jolie-Pitt peeps’ or ‘J-P peeps’, huh?

Have been away for a few weeks now (long story) and cant believe how much has happened in J-P world since then!!!! Ye Gads! I missed you people!

AM SO HAPPY FOR MY FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL FAMILY!!!

And now to see this link to this article by Angie (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/27/AR2008022702217_pf.html)

- (thanks Lady G and MMS) its fantastic! now lets see if all these bottomfeeding rags and blogs will pick this up.

In the meantime, here’s an exercise for all us fans: lets keep a running tally of all the sites on which we see this article by Angie posted or referenced. In addition, lets each of us post the link on any other site that we visit if we dont see it posted.

If sh*theads are going to mouth off lying crap about this family, lets force-feed them some truths and some REAL Jolie-Pitt news!

BTW, its good to be back and to read the usual good stuff from great JP fans!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY Anustin!

Iraq- Yes, another one of America’s sins.
We owe it to the people of that country to do our best to help fix
things before we pull out.

OS,
Who the hell do you think you are. Right now you are over stepping your boundaries.
Her comments must have been approved by the UNHCR and people like you do not matter because at the end of the day she does the walk and she should and she is doing the talk.
So before you start complaining please walk the walk then maybe you’ll be allowed to talk.
Right now your opinion is not needed and does not matter when it comes to sensitive and complicated matter such as THE UNHCR.

Thanks, Jared!

Once again - we see some impressive and articulate writing from Angie. I just wish the Washington Post had left that stupid “actor” descriptor off her by-line!

Well, I see Trevor Neilson is really earning his keep.

missy @ 02/28/2008 at 2:41 pm
I guess she differs with Obama on pulling out of Iraq. I underestimated her… she’s got quite some sense after all!
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Dont get too excited yet, you little redneck. Angie isnt being partisan here. She is speaking strictly about Iraqis staying and refugees returning to their homeland - not about the US military staying for 10,000 more years as john mccain said.

She’s a HUMANITARIAN not a POLITICIAN as she is often at pains to point out to her detractors. Like you.

Understandest what thou readest?

She is not stating that the US should stay in Iraq as the ocupation power. She is stating that is a moral obligation of the US to help the 4 million Iraqui refugees to go safetly to their homes.

support Angie by posting comment on the washingpost comment section.

Sasha @ 02/28/2008 at 3:00 pm I’VE NOTICED SOMETHING. THE MORE HATERS HATE ON THIS FAMILY THE MORE BLESSINGS FROM ABOVE THEY GET.
MAYBE ANUSTIN AND HER FRUGLY FANS SHOULD STOP HATING THEN MAYBE LITTLE CRUMBS OF BLESSING MIGHT FALL ON THEM TOO.
GOD BLESS THE JOLIE PITT FAMILY.
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ANUSTIN is a fan, I think you meant ANISTON and her frugly fans, right?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANUSTIN!!!

Thanks Jared for creating this new thread. And thanks to Lady G, Tabitha & MAMS for posting it on the last thread. It’s a great read and gives me a better perspective on the Iraqi refugee crisis.

Gotta take off for a meeting at the office. Hope you guys have a great day!!

Angelina’s article reads like she wants the troops to stay but for a new and different mission is my understanding of views and this particular mission.

Considering the US Military history, there will always be troops indefinitely in the Middle East region and especially Iraq…just like Germany, South Korea, Panama, Japan, etc…whereever we fought or provide peace keeping we remain many years after the act.

I believe Obama is or will be advised of this and if elected would probably elect to lessen the troop force and coordinate with allies and change the mission from war to peace-keeping which is not what it is at this moment…I’m optimistic it could be done if clarified for all of the world to know and assist with this kind of effort needed.

I think it is perfectly fine to have an opinion on worldly things without it being in your present job description. In fact, I find it quite healthy to have an opinion and be willing to share. Does that mean you have to know the exact road map to get there - no, heck even our politicians squabble daily over that but sharing thoughts and opinions and discussing that is healthy for society. It is better than just parroting what others say over and over. Some will agree, some won’t but no one should have to be “quiet”. It’s funny that so many speak out against “common people” not having a voice in other countries but then we try to muffle our own - common and uncommon. Do we expect the people in Cuba to know how and where all the funds will be generated to get them to their dreams? no we don’t but we still respect their points of view? Why are we even expecting Angelina to have a financial road map - I think it is an unrealistic standard to hold people up to. She wrote an opinion like so many others. I am glad she actually speaks on things other than “what I’m wearing” and “what clubs are hot”. That is fine too for what is worth but lets not expect everyone to live the life we want them to live and just let them live the lives that they have for themselves without picking it apart. Especially when we would not want our opinions, dreams, hopes, goals to be picked apart.

Why doesn’t the Washington Post create a celebrity gossip section instead of pandering to this bull*******?

She is not stating that the US should stay in Iraq as the ocupation power. She is stating that is a moral obligation of the US to help the 4 million Iraqui refugees to go safetly to their homes.
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Uh no honey… Jolie states that she talked to the US troops and they want to be part of a “humanitarian” mission to rebuild Iraq..you know after they decimated and flattened it with their bombs. But the b.s. is that you don’t need soldiers and tanks to rebuild a country. …that’s called occupation.

You have to be registered to leave a comment on the Washington Post site. I’ll register a little later this afternoon.

One of these celebrities who think that now they are rich and popular, they are also smart. She is a joke. For once, if you really believe what you preach then run for president since you think you can fix everything that is wrong in this world.

[☆F a m o u s☆] @ 02/28/2008 at 2:53 pm

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I pray to God whatever wish you have will go back to you and your family for being so evil.

Thank you JJ. Great article. She’s truly an amazing woman.

maybe she should spend time in our country speaking to the mothers, fathers, wives, children and siblings of the soldiers we have lost over there? she talks of stepping up our financial involvement, i say put her money where her mouth is. she is given too much importance- she needs to raise her children before they turn out to be like the old bat **** crazy Angie she was and still is deep down inside.

I love her
wonderful woman

Francesca @ 02/28/2008 at 3:03 pm
…..she is a bit naive ………..She doesn’t exactly explain how all these good deeds are supposed to get done.

….There are many people that devote their time, money …..lives to these missions. I take what they say a bit more seriously. They deserve the attention quite a bit more.

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No sweetheart, it is YOU who dont understand the crux of the matter.

And, dearheart, the only people who “deserve the attention” as you so tellingly state in your final sentence, are THE CITIZENS OF IRAQ who have been displaced by this war in which America plays such a starring role - not anyone else.

The only attention-seeker here is YOU, who neither walk the walk nor talk the talk (i dont recall reading one of your articles on the matter, following your visit there, do you?)

Why should Angie take it upon herself to draft and execute the plan that is going to accomplish the mammoth task of indemnification of the Iraqi people, as you seem to be suggesting that she does, a la your statement: “She doesn’t exactly explain how all these good deeds are supposed to get done/It’s the details of how it’s supposed to get done and by whom that she doesn’t seem to address.”

Why should she be called on BY YOU (who are you, again?) to detail how the reconstruction work should be done?

Once again, just for you, my dear, here’s what Angie does with and for the UNHCR: she is a VOLUNTEER with the UNHCR, having been ASKED by them to HELP THEM with the GLOBAL task of drawing attention to HUMANITARIAN crises AROUND THE WORLD so that those of us who are closeted in our safe little world of plenty, are made aware of the dangers of the ever-increasing millions of disconted, displaced, homeless, hungry and increasingly angry peoples around the world, so that we can offer a little of our own money to HELP the UN carry out its task of helping these people so that the world doesnt descend into chaos.

Got it yet?

I’m sooooo proud to be her fan.
Simple amazing human!
You’re the best Angelina.

MyEyeisonu,
You mention Cuba….my mother is from Cuba. My mother came to this country after Castro took over….after he and his government stripped her and her family of all their educational degrees, wordly goods, sentimental items, and basic necessities like food and shelter. However, he was not able to take their pride and their will to have control over their own actions. She receieved no assistance from anyone not that she would have accepted it if she had. She couldn’t speak English and she had less then what would equal three American dollars when she arrived. She took responsibilty for herself and didn’t wait for others to give her handouts. She made no excuses and expected none in return. She became a medical doctor and has helped many people with all aspects of their lives. She is just one of many people in my family of “displaced”, “trampled on”, “impoverished”, etc etc that picked themselves up and made sure that they never had to take from others to survive. They didn’t wait to get helped. They helped themselves.
Because of the examples I have seen my entire life of people who not only say but do, I am less likely to be impressed by people who just “say” without the “do”. Like I said, kudos to Angelina but she accepted an important job. She wants to be considered credible and so she should come up with real solutions instead of just happy endings.

She had NO business sticking her nose in business she doesn’t understand and SHE ESPECIALLY SHOULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS PREGNANT. She is NOT thinking right. Her elevator does not go all the way to the top. What mother would DELIBERATELY put their fetus/child in CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER…refugess or NO refugees. A good mother will ALWAYS put her child’s safety ahead of anything.

Yeah and how about Angelina eating something for her own fetus?

“Once again, just for you, my dear, here’s what Angie does with and for the UNHCR: she is a VOLUNTEER with the UNHCR, having been ASKED by them to HELP THEM with the GLOBAL task of drawing attention to HUMANITARIAN crises AROUND THE WORLD so that those of us who are closeted in our safe little world of plenty, are made aware of the dangers of the ever-increasing millions of disconted, displaced, homeless, hungry and increasingly angry peoples around the world, so that we can offer a little of our own money to HELP the UN carry out its task of helping these people so that the world doesnt descend into chaos.”

THANK YOU!

great article.

Thank You Jared!!!!
Wonderful Thread about a Truly Wonderful and inspiring Woman..
Great Job Angie!!!

Thank you so much JJ for the new thread. It’s a great article from my favorite celeb. Very informative. Way to go Angelina Jolie! You are an inspiration to all women. Good Luck and God Bless you and Brad on the new addition to your family.

She brings awareness. And as a fan, that’s what I want her to do. She is not a politician, and she reminds us that she is not a politician. She brings awareness. When there is awareness, there is discussion. When there is discussion, there is ideas. Then those ideas turn into action on individual level. And the individuals who elect the government officials in democratic countries like ours, speak their mind by voting a certain way and electing like minded officials who can help make the changes we want.

Angelina for PRESIDENT!!!!!!

sHE IS THE BEST

eat steak, how did you get controlling ***** out of the article? If it was a man doing all she does would you say the same thing? stfu already!

It is so funny that all these naysayers have all these opinions and comments about Angelina, expecting her to provide solutions, yet they do not demand the same from the president and the other politicians who got us into the mess that is Iraq in the first place.

THANK YOU ANGELINA JOLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!….Angie did her job well, now even the trolls know about refugees and issues related to internally displaced people…tsik..tsk tsk…

Look Angie doesn’t need to find solution for anything, her job is to presents the problems and may be help put a little pressure to those in powers ( politicians, presidents, prime minister..etc..) to do something about it.

ARGGGHHHHH——————-a bit much I know.

But this is really getting on my nerves. It´s a good thing she does.(of course)

But please, for the love of god, just pick one profession- actress or ambassador.
It just gets on my nerves when “actors” want to tell other peole what to do- considering the fact that they HAVE the money to be generous.

Oooh another thread. This is cool. Angelina is just keeping it moving. She’s doing what she always has been doing. Good article.

I don’t think that she is overstepping her role.
How is she overstepping her role?
She is bringing AWARENESS.

My problem is that she tries to overstep her role. Ok her role is to bring awareness and not to set foreign policy or be a diplomat..she is a pr person for the UN. Why is she such a controllign btch?

I COMPLETELY AGREE.

Oh and the missing sentence above is “It´s good that she wants to help people.—–

I completely agree with her view. You can’t just givce speaches about helping the ‘opressed’ people and making them free while all you do is destroy them. back up you words with action. Jolie rocks

http://arabaquarius.blogspot.com/

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20180968,00.html

Angelina Jolie Calls for Humanitarian Aid for Iraq

Originally posted Thursday February 28, 2008 02:15 PM EST

Angelina Jolie
Photo by: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic
Angelina Jolie has penned an op-ed article urging the United States to help Iraqi refugees who have been displaced by the war. In The Washington Post piece titled, “Staying to Help in Iraq,” the actress and goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says American money and troops are key to addressing the humanitarian crisis. Jolie, 32, who recently visited the war-torn country, writes, “What we cannot afford, in my view, is to squander the progress that has been made. In fact, we should step up our financial and material assistance.”

Yeah it’s all about being rational and not trying to be a PSUEDO DIPLOMAT or get an EGO BoOST from meeting with heads of state.

Thank you for reading my posts. this is common sense and not bashing anyone.