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Politics : Stop the War! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: tsigprofit who wrote (12383)	4/11/2003 4:53:52 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Respond to of 21614

Let's see, 76% of Americans now approve of the War? How many of those millions of Americans go to the movies? Dunno. A lot, I'd guess. How many of those millions who go to the movies are offended by the actions of the Hollywood set? Dunno, but I'd think quite a few. I suspect there will be a financial impact to some of these so-called "stars." Whether it will be significant I don't know and I don't really care. It appears, however, that there are some consequences being felt: JANEANE Garofalo's relentless bashing of President Bush might have doomed her new ABC sitcom. siliconinvestor.com The baseball Hall of Fame has canceled a 15th anniversary celebration of the film "Bull Durham," and the shrine's president said it was because of anti-war criticism by co-stars Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon. sfgate.com Moviegoers Shun Anti-war Hollywood, Box Office Down 18 Percent newsmax.com Dixie Chicks Sales drop 52% while Maines "Prouder than Ever" launch.yahoo.com Fans Head for Exits after Pearl Jam Anti-Bush Display rockymountainnews.com As Jorj mentioned, if you mix business with politics, and insist on injecting your personal views, don't be surprised if people don't want to buy your "product."