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Old 12-12-2005, 04:24 PM   #26
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I'm partial to Cosmo, myself.
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Old 12-12-2005, 05:07 PM   #27
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Xng, what magazine is "W"?

I love the Italian Vogue the best.
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Old 12-12-2005, 07:01 PM   #28
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I love that Gothic King (eighth poster) is a "babygoth".
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:04 AM   #29
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And I don't care if I agree with their views or not. For instance, I rarely agree with Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon, but when they speak publicly they are eloquent and well-informed. And they are discriminatory about when they speak ... I have seen them on talk shows where the host had to draw them out with probing questions about their beliefs. This is not because they were hesitant or afraid to speak their minds ... they were just being conscientious of not speaking of politics in what was supposed to be an entertainment vehicle. I admire them for that.
Amen, Ben. I still recall the ire the Dixie Chicks called down on themselves for the way told a London audience they were ashamed George Bush was a Texan.

http://www.tabloidcolumn.com/dixie-chicks.html

http://www.salon.com/ent/music/featu.../index_np.html

There are ways of expressing yourself. Alec Baldwin didn't score any points, either. They both came off like people pitching temper tantrums. Sarandon and Robbins sounded informed.

Just one example. Whatever your politics, if you're a celebrity at least try to sound adult and informed before you shoot off your mouth, please. Yeah, free speech, but if their celebrity status gives them access to my living room I'd like a little thought before they mouth off.

No one should apologize to members of another country that someone is from their home state. That's way too personal an attack. And to threaten to leave the U. S. if they get elected? Please. That's like saying, "I'll take my toys and go home."
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Old 12-13-2005, 12:02 PM   #30
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Yeah, you're right. I care about how I look, but I'm not really into fashion. It's so funny, my sister likes to give me advice when we go shopping together. I think she's under the impression that if she doesn't, I'll end up looking awful.

Xnguela, are you going to be a designer?

I always felt that everyone overreacted to the Dixie Chicks. It was just one comment. Personally, I don't really care about an actor or a singer's politics. Just because I don't agree with them doesn't mean I can't enjoy their movies or their songs. Unless they do something really outrageous. Tom Cruise kind of crossed the line with his deragatory remarks about post-birth depression and medication.

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Old 12-13-2005, 04:13 PM   #31
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It would've been cool if you'd been a designer (I would've bought your stuff) but hey, being a teacher is awesome! I'm majoring in English and English Ed myself. Any particular reason for sociology?
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Old 12-14-2005, 08:55 AM   #32
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Top Celebrities:
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2) Oprah Winfrey
3) Jessica Simpson
4) Britney Spears
5) Lindsay Lohan
6) Pamela Anderson
7) Angelina Jolie
8) Jesse McCartney
9) Hilary Duff
10) 50 Cent

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Old 12-14-2005, 12:48 PM   #33
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Ooh, wait, maybe Britney Spears is number five. Yes, Britney Spears is definitely more of a media whore than Tom Cruise.
Are you going to teach college or high school, Xnguela?
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Old 12-14-2005, 01:04 PM   #34
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Me, too. I wouldn't mind teaching college, though. But junior high...forget it!
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Old 12-15-2005, 01:48 PM   #35
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I agree Paris Hilton should be on that list.

If I'm bored enough I'll randomly decide to watch The Simple Life. Honestly, I think it would all be porn and obsessed "Omg! That's hot!" if Nicole Richie wasn't on it. She's a pooch-obsessed slut and that's all she'll ever be!
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Old 12-16-2005, 12:10 AM   #36
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Basicly you mean - only among superficial Hollywood circles?
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Old 12-16-2005, 09:16 AM   #37
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Paris Hilton isn't an actress. A true actress can take on and off personalities like well-worn gloves. An actress must be able to play an old, mean hag with as much devotion and skill as she would play a princess. I can't see Paris Hilton pretending to be anyone but her own spoiled self.
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