Angelina Jolie: We Have a Moral Obligation to Help Iraqi Refugees
We have finally reached a point where humanitarian assistance, from us and others, can have an impact.
UNHCR goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie visited Iraq earlier this month and penned her experience for The Washington Post.
Here are some excerpts from Angie’s excellent opinion piece: “During my trip I also met with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who has announced the creation of a new committee to oversee issues related to internally displaced people, and a pledge of $40 million to support the effort.
“My visit left me even more deeply convinced that we not only have a moral obligation to help displaced Iraqi families, but also a serious, long-term, national security interest in ending this crisis.
“Today’s humanitarian crisis in Iraq — and the potential consequences for our national security — are great. Can the United States afford to gamble that 4 million or more poor and displaced people, in the heart of Middle East, won’t explode in violent desperation, sending the whole region into further disorder?”
Read the full article at WashingtonPost.com.

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What’s happen to soulie jolie.com????
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It got hacked and had to be taken down temporarily.
I think that if she knew what it would mean to stay in Iraq (177 Million dollars a day) she would shut here pie hole. We can still contribute the efforts of restoring life and structure as we did after WW II in other countries but it is not our job to continue to have the men and women in our country dying for a lost cause. Iraq needs to step it up because we are leaving next year! OBAMA 08′
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Simply put, this is a case of HIT and RUN.
COWARDS! After bombing IRAQ, you just run. No wonder you have lost the respect of the world.
#12: He job is ti shine the light on the plight of the refugees. Now, just what did you not understand about that? IT IS HER JOB FOR THE UN!
The State Dept., the military and the Iraq government must have taken her visit seriously to warrant a face to face with their leaders. She’s not planning strategies or buying votes, she’s saying what she saw!
If it was just a photo op, she would have simply kept quiet and just distributed better pictures with her in full make-up and different designer outfits. But she didn’t, did she? She’s been doing this for years and always writing down the experience and observations. Why would she do anything different on this mission?
The refugees are already iin danger…adding your bleak warnings isn’t gonna make that less so. If you can’t help, just STFU.
And Jared, Thank You So Much for this post. You are great in bringing this article here. Fantastic read! If only all the Lohans, Parises, Britneys, and all the self-centered Anistons could learn from Angelina.
alia @ 02/28/2008 at 4:51 pm
this one isn’t Iraq, it is Pakistan; but it is a gorgeous pic of Angie:
Thanks! I know — I think this is taken a few days after that famous “Brad taking juju herbs in Kenyan Hotel, keeping his woman happy” episode LOL! Really, look at her, can you blame Brad? LOL!
# 12 os @ 02/28/2008 at 2:37 pm 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.
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How dare you. Who the F*** are you to tell AJ what to do? What have YOU done? As to those who whine that she’s just “an actress”, what the he** was R. Regan? Or our dearest current governor in California? If this country sees it ok to elect an ACTOR as president, then Ms. Jolie can say whatever the he** she likes. So STFU bit*ches. BAMPZS+1(2) lives! If you don’t like it, get the f*ck off the thread.
to the people hiding behind the mantra “morals, morals” remember the one about judging others? isn’t that also a moral obligation.
What AJ talks about, helping solve the Iraqi refugee problem, is not a zero sum situation. It’s a win win situation. The displaced Iraqis get help, while the US will win the war on terror in the long run. The money used to help resettle the displaced, is only a fraction of what is spent on the war everyday. It’s not like she is robbing the US public and donating it to the Iraqis. Reading comprehension is crucial here.
141 mmmjustsaayin
I will never suggest what a poster should post or how they should think. If you think Angie chickened out on meeting x that is your opinion and I am fine with that. Peace
It is an honour to be your fan Angelina Jolie. I agree with your opinions about those issues.. Clever woman
mmmjustsaayin @ 02/28/2008 at 4:04 pm
BUT SHE STILL CHICKENED OUT OF MEETING X….bwahaha all show and NO GO!!!
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When you are drafting an editorial on Washington Post, taking care of your 4 kids AND being PREGNANT, do you seriously think meeting with some TV actress would even cross Angelina’s mind?
COWARDS! After bombing IRAQ, you just run. No wonder you have lost the respect of the world.
How many YEARS has the US been in occupying IRAQ now?
it’s 177 mill a DAY, it’s not cowardly but common sense. END THE OCCUPATION.
Let the psuedo diplomats fork over the money and lives. Send Maddox to Iraq then.
Arora
Could you please not use such bad language? You are making us look bad. Try arguing your point with facts and not foul ranting.
mmmjustsaayin @ 02/28/2008 at 4:04 pm
BUT SHE STILL CHICKENED OUT OF MEETING X….bwahaha all show and NO GO!!!
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Chickened out? HARDLY. She was too busy WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR THE WASHINGTON POST to waste her time on such trivial matters, you idiot. But of course someone like you would actually be stupid enough to think that even a meeting did occur that it would happen at a Red Carpet event or be more important than writing news article. Now go back to the little kids corner where you clearly belong, sit down, and shut up.
shut up, you don’t even know what the hell you’re talking about .
addie #212 thank you!!!
1) Some of you are really embarrasing– you cannot be critical without resorting to insults. You can agree or disagree with Ms. Jolie’s opinion, but you must learn to control your emotions.
2) Some of you need to understand that Angelina Jolie don’t need anyone telling them what they can or cannot be, or do, or think about, or dream of doing. It is not for you to judge or say “she should do this, or should not do that.”
3) Be logical. Be fair. Check your Assumptions. Think through the implications. : BE A CRITICAL THINKER. Show some integrity.
Ms. Jolie’s observations and efforts are remarkable. I only have the highest respect for her and everyone involved in making changes.
shut up @ 02/28/2008 at 5:04 pm
Let the psuedo diplomats fork over the money and lives. Send Maddox to Iraq then.
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Maddox is SIX. Rather how about some 39-yr old TV actress donating her Chanel bike? She could feed at least 10 villages in Iraq. Oh that’s right, “Charity is not my thing” Aniston won’t do that. My bad.
#32: Does os stand for overly sour? Have you heard of GAC and the MIR project? If you were to read up on all her charitable deeds, you would find that the US is part of her endeavors. But since all you know how to do is shoot off at the mouth, then go do it somewhere else where you won’t look so stupid.
Fans here can counter your BS cause we know what’s true or not. Go to a site where people like you would post their ignorance. You’ll have a ball agreeing with each other. Try D-listed or Perez H. More your cesspool.
We can still contribute the efforts of restoring life and structure as we did after WW II in other countries but it is not our job to continue to have the men and women in our country dying for a lost cause.
Iraq needs to step it up because we are leaving next year! OBAMA 08′
Hate this *****
OT, but what isn’t nowadays?
Ted C. was talking about Angie’s serial adopting. She has adopted three children from third world countries. Sharon Stone has adopted three children from the USA. Is she a serial adopter? Or does that only applies if you adopt from third world countries?
2nd OT, Valarie Bertelnella was on Oprah, didn’t watch but heard about it, and other talk shows. Wasn’t she once considered an All American Girl? From her own mouth she has admitted that while married to Eddie Van Hallen? she committed adultry and did drugs. No outcry?
3rd OT, GC goes to Darfur twice attempts to hold a press confrence to inform UN delegates about the war. Leaves with egg on his face. No one suggested that he shouldn’t have gone, didn’t know enough to start telling people what should be done, or called names. He is still considered the Last Great Movie Star. Peace
I so love Angie and for those who try to twist this act into negative. Shame on you! But it’s no surprise it represents who X really is, plain selfishness and thinks of nothing but herself.
shut up @ 02/28/2008 at 5:04 pm
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Are you a millitant of AL-QAEDA?
I see too much HATE in your words.
Also the presidential candidates don’t owe ANGIE any pledge or comment. STFU Tomb Warrior or whatever action movie jOlie is starring in next.
Thanks for the thread Just Jared. The Washington Post article was an interesting read. Whether you are for or against the War in Iraq, you cannot deny the human toil it has taken. From the soldiers, to innocent civilians, women and children. It is also a humanitarian crisis of great proportion. AJ through her UN missions and Washington Post Op, write and speak about the Refugee crisis there as she has done for other countries in conflict she has visited. It is not an easy solution but policies, allowing the UN and other Aid organizations access there and financial assistance can help in alleviating the crisis. It is easy to sit and criticize and bring up morals and Hollywood soap opera. The real measure is getting outside your comfort zone and making a difference. Peace to all.
Moral obligations????? Who is she to preach to anyone about morals???? Just because she adopted several children and travels around on photo op missions does not make her the moral authority of the world. What a deluded head case.
Let me guess….now someone is going to tell me that “I’m the deluded headcase” or something of that ilk. I know the routine here so save your energy.
Maybe Angie can use her action fighting skills from Tomb Raider to fight AL Qaeda.
END THE WAR ANGIE.
# 141 mmmjustsaayin @ 02/28/2008 at 4:04 pm
BUT SHE STILL CHICKENED OUT OF MEETING X….bwahaha all show and NO GO!!!
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Seriously, what sensible person actually believes this?
Tabloids make up all kinds of **** about these two and BP/AJ know it. Why go into a trap set by them on purpose? Just so the tabs could spin a whole bunch of bullshit that isn’t true anyway? LOL That’s not very smart. Obviously they didn’t want to play the game. If X really wants to meet them or needs ‘closure’ that can be done privately sans snoopy gossip writers and tab queens. The funny thing is they never even committed to being there…HAHAHA. Brad’s rep stated they would decide last minute whether to go or not.
Many people on that invite listed as ‘hosts’ were no where near that party. Were they all ‘chicken’ too? It’s so ridiculous it makes me laugh HAHAHA.
# 205 shut up @ 02/28/2008 at 4:52 pm
AMERICA CAN”T AFFORD TO REBUILD.
RECESSION ANYONE? GET REAL.
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Then you need to shut up, because you seem to conveniently forget that the US is still spending Billions every month for the war.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRAVO ANGIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE PROUD OF YOU.
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