Rush Limbaugh Praises Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie visits Iraq and Iraqi refugees

28 August 2007

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador witnesses humanitarian crisis

DAMASCUS – UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has visited Iraq and Syria to see first-hand the plight of hundreds of thousands of families uprooted by the ongoing conflict in Iraq.

The UN refugee agency estimates more than 4.2 million Iraqis have left their homes – 2 million to neighbouring states and another 2.2 million displaced inside Iraq.

Yesterday in Damascus, Jolie visited a UNHCR registration centre and spent hours talking to Iraqi refugees in their homes. Today, she crossed into Iraq to visit 1,200 refugees trapped in a makeshift camp at the border, unable to flee Iraq, and later watched scores of Iraqis crossing into Syria at a border checkpoint.

As a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Jolie said she would leave politics to others while focusing on the region’s huge humanitarian needs.

“I have come to Syria and Iraq to help draw attention to this humanitarian crisis and to urge governments to increase their support for UNHCR and its partners,” Jolie said. “My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq.”

After talking with some of the stranded refugees at Iraq’s Al Waleed camp on Tuesday, Jolie said: “it is absolutely essential that the ongoing debate about Iraq’s future includes plans for addressing the enormous humanitarian consequences these people face.”

While in Iraq, she separated from UNHCR to visit privately with U.S. troops and other Multi-National Forces based in the area.

Jolie arrived in Syria on Monday. In Damascus, she met some of the thousands of Iraqi refugees registering with UNHCR, nearly one-quarter of whom are victims of violence and torture. Tens of thousands are without jobs, and many young people are in danger of losing out on an education and a future. She recognized Syria for its open borders and generosity to Iraqis.

In late July, UNHCR and UNICEF launched a joint $129 million education appeal aimed at getting 155,000 young Iraqi refugees throughout the Middle East back into school. The United States announced Tuesday that it will contribute $30 million to the appeal.

Story date: 28 August 2007
UNHCR Press Releases

# 23 WAVERLY @ 02/29/2008 at 10:36 pm

Rush limbaugh has done more good for america than anyone in the past 20 years. He is my hero.

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This is just about the saddest troll post evah.

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Angelina Jolie highlights humanitarian crisis during Syria and Iraq visits

DAMASCUS, Syria, August 28 (UNHCR) – UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has visited Iraq and Syria to see first-hand the plight of hundreds of thousands of families uprooted by the conflict in Iraq.

The UN refugee agency estimates more than 4. 2 million Iraqis have left their homes – 2 million to neighbouring states and another 2.2 million displaced inside Iraq.

Yesterday in Damascus, Jolie visited a UNHCR registration centre and spent hours talking to Iraqi refugees in their homes. Today, she crossed into Iraq to visit 1,200 refugees trapped in a makeshift camp at the border, unable to flee Iraq, and later watched scores of Iraqis crossing into Syria at a border checkpoint.

As a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Jolie said she would leave politics to others while focusing on the region’s huge humanitarian needs.

“I have come to Syria and Iraq to help draw attention to this humanitarian crisis and to urge governments to increase their support for UNHCR and its partners,” Jolie said. “My sole purpose in both countries is to highlight the humanitarian plight of those uprooted by the war in Iraq.”

After talking with some of the stranded refugees at Iraq’s Al Waleed camp on Tuesday, Jolie said: “it is absolutely essential that the ongoing debate about Iraq’s future includes plans for addressing the enormous humanitarian consequences these people face.”

While in Iraq, she separated from UNHCR to visit privately with US troops and other Multi-National Forces based in the area.

Jolie arrived in Syria on Monday. In Damascus, she met some of the thousands of Iraqi refugees registering with UNHCR, nearly one-quarter of whom are victims of violence and torture. Tens of thousands are without jobs, and many young people are in danger of losing out on an education and a future. She recognized Syria for its open borders and generosity to Iraqis.

Is Angelina a Republican?

I think she is just a concerned American, a citizen of the world (who knows no borders) and a woman of substance.

Under Secretary for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky and Angelina Jolie, Actress and Humanitarian Visit Baghdad to Discuss Humanitarian Efforts

February 7, 2008

Under Secretary of State for Democracy and Global Affairs Paula Dobriansky and Angelina Jolie traveled to Iraq February 7, 2008 to discuss U.S. humanitarian relief efforts for Internally Displaced Persons and conflict victims. They met with key Iraqi officials, including Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and Ministry of Displacement and Migration Abd al-Samad Sultan. They also met with United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Special Representative Steffan De Mistura, discussing the United Nations response to refugee-related issues in the region. Together, both held meetings with locally employed staff at the U.S. Embassy and internally displaced persons, discussing specific cases and needs.

Ms. Jolie was in the region six months ago on a United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) mission addressing these issues. On her return to the United States, she met with representatives of the Department of State, the National Security Council, and the Department of Homeland Security to discuss shared concerns about Internally Displaced Persons. This trip is a follow-up mission to support and implement joint solutions to assist Iraqi’s displaced population.

“I am concerned as a humanitarian, of course, but I am also concerned as an American about the desperation and aggression that can come from years of neglect and displacement,” Ms. Jolie said.

While in Baghdad, Under Secretary Dobriansky and Ms. Jolie met with Charge d’Affaires Patricia A. Butenis and General David H. Petraeus. They also shared a meal with members of the Multi-National Forces-Iraq and U.S. Foreign Service Officers.

Ms. Jolie expressed her strong support and gratitude for the dedication of U.S. troops and Foreign Service Officers. “I was glad to have the opportunity to come to Baghdad and thank them face-to-face,” she said.

Referring to Brad , RL wrote
He’s gone after substance here, is all I’m saying. This really is a good piece.”
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This is the part I agree with Limbaugh, 100%. Angie is not only beautiful but with substance. I have to re-read his piece and Angie’s op/ed to make sure RL is not spinning it for political advantage in favor of one party.

http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-now-drakejolie.0229,0,4291933.story

(Well done AJ on your Washington Op Piece. Mainstream media is always behind on news that matter. They are still covering Britneys, Paris and other sensational/Tabloid news. ABC news come to mind and their shameless “hatchet” job on AJ. Thank goodness some people are listening and reading the Washington Post OP. )

Thelma Drake wants Angelina Jolie to testify on Iraq

BY DAVID LERMAN | 202-824-8224

WASHINGTON - Virginia Rep. Thelma Drake has a new idea to maintain congressional support for the war in Iraq: Call in Angelina Jolie.

The movie star - half of the “Brangelina” power couple that rules Hollywood - recently returned from Iraq in her role as a United Nations goodwill ambassador.

In an op-ed piece for the Washington Post, Jolie called for increased humanitarian support to help Iraqi refugees and said last year’s surge of troops appears to be working.

Drake, a Norfolk Republican, is pushing to get Jolie to testify to the House Armed Services Committee.

“Sadly, Ms. Jolie’s positive perspective on the current security situation in Iraq has gone largely unnoticed by the mainstream press,” Drake wrote in a letter to Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo., the committee chairman.

“Ms. Jolie’s experience as a U.N. goodwill ambassador has given her the opportunity to travel to Iraq, speak with our military leadership and gain a ground-view understanding of how our long-term strategic objectives in Iraq and the region are met,” Drake said.

“As co-chair of the Human Trafficking Caucus, I too share Ms. Jolie’s concerns about the humanitarian aspects of the conflict in Iraq and the well-being of the refugees in neighboring countries.”

Drake added, “I believe the membership of our committee would gain crucial insight into another important aspect of the conflict from Ms. Jolie’s testimony.”

Asking celebrities to testify before Congress is hardly unusual. Many Hollywood figures routinely parade themselves before various committees in pursuit of funding for pet projects or to promote myriad causes.

MIchael J. Fox has lobbied for funding for Parkinson’s disease research and for funding embryonic stem cell research. Everyone from Mary Tyler Moore to Bonnie Raitt and Martin Sheen have made the rounds.

While few celebrities offer any real expertise on policy matters, lawmakers know that the very presence of Hollywood stars will attract hoards of media attention for whatever cause they are pushing.

Jolie, of course, can attract television cameras from around the globe.

Now this a*sshole is getting free publicity off Angie’s name. I don’t know why this sh*t needed to be a thread. But that’s the way it goes, i guess.

Clint and Voight would be happy. Nothing to be ashamed to be a proud republican.

# 35 Let’s be clear @ 02/29/2008 at 10:47 pm

I wonder if Clint Eastwood was the one who made her a Republican. Not that being a republican is bad you know.. FREDOM OF SPEECH.

Clint is a very active and very vocal Republican, like Charlon Henston. At least now, we know she’s voting for Mccain

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Oh yeah…I meant add…

Angie’s sperm donor of a father is a very vocal Republican, too. But we all know he has ZERO influence over her…so I doubt Clint had much influence over her political views either.

Angie said that she and Brad fight a lot over politics. Brad told Larry King that Angie was a woman with very definite ideas and opinons. Obviously this is one of them.

# 22 QQQQ @ 02/29/2008 at 10:35 pm

Exactly 4Q. I detest that man

I think the stance that Angelina is taking is a good one. It is a well reasoned take on this. It’s interesting how the far left are the ones who will take issues with something that makes a lot of senses. It is sort of interesting that Brad is now filming a movie with someone who tends to be on the very far left( Penn). I wonder if he has seen what Angelina wrote. Though I think Angelina position is one that many people could accept. I also think when reading some of the comments at the Washington Post that some of the radical left wingers are guilty of taking Angelina comments out of context. Yes the ones on the right are going to comment about Angelina wanting the Troops to stay in Iraq, but I have seen most so far acknoledge that it is for humatarian reasons.

I think Brad and Angelina are both blessed to have each other.

Just love her, she is fearless in expressing her opinions. All she is asking is that people do the right thing, if you destroy a country, you have an obligation to rebuid it.