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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,985 posts)
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 08:19 PM Mar 2019

Samuel L. Jackson doesn't care if his anti-Trump stance costs him fans

Samuel L. Jackson doesn’t care if supporters of President Trump no longer see his movies.

During an interview with Esquire published this week, the veteran actor trashed the president, referring to him with some unflattering expletives.

“This motherf--ker is like ruining the planet and all kinds of other crazy s--t,” the 70-year-old actor said. “And the people think that’s OK. It’s not f--king OK. And if you’re not saying anything, then you’re complicit.”

When asked if he was worried about antagonizing Trump voters, the "Avengers" star dismissed concerns: “I know how many motherf--kers hate me. ‘I’m never going to see a Sam Jackson movie again.’ F--k I care? If you never went to another movie I did in my life, I’m not going to lose any money. I already cashed that check. F--k you. Burn up my videotapes. I don’t give a f--k.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/samuel-l-jackson-doesnt-care-if-his-trump-stance-costs-him-fans/ar-BBUPPeO?li=BBnbcA1

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Samuel L. Jackson doesn't care if his anti-Trump stance costs him fans (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2019 OP
Perfect. ck4829 Mar 2019 #1
Well, he just gained one. smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #2
Just don't watch Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #6
Snakes on a Plane is great TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #16
LOL Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #25
Oh no, I think that would freak me right out! smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #47
Oh please, watch Motherfucking Snakes on the Motherfucking Plane... Raster Mar 2019 #72
Yup. So bad it's good TexasBushwhacker Mar 2019 #86
I can definitely recommend "Pulp Fiction" and "Jurassic Park" Glorfindel Mar 2019 #8
Do the right thing lame54 Mar 2019 #15
He is in "Jackie Brown" Submariner Mar 2019 #20
HEY, HEY, HEY..."SPOILER ALERT"! bullwinkle428 Mar 2019 #81
You're right. My bad Submariner Mar 2019 #83
He tries to rob a McDowells with a sawed-off in "Coming To America." Iggo Mar 2019 #30
Now THAT was a great movie. All those characters played by Murphy & Hall oldsoftie Mar 2019 #89
Thanks for the recs! smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #51
Coach Carter ProfessorGAC Mar 2019 #59
And they gave him a purple light saber because he ASKED for one. Dave Starsky Mar 2019 #67
He plays just a bit part in the movie, but I loved him in 1408. He is great in everything he is in. dewsgirl Mar 2019 #9
I loved Jackie Brown. Great movie. Ilsa Mar 2019 #41
I haven't seen Jackie Brown, not so sure I want smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #50
Definitely catch 2naSalit Mar 2019 #13
I saw that a long time ago. smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #49
I've seen it a couple times 2naSalit Mar 2019 #60
A Time To Kill JustAnotherGen Mar 2019 #22
That sounds good - haven't seen that one! smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #48
Fantastic Movie nightwing1240 Mar 2019 #66
The Hateful 8, Coach Carter, Black Snake Moan, The Negotiator, Django, IronLionZion Mar 2019 #68
Thanks for the recs! smirkymonkey Mar 2019 #69
I guess after MyOwnPeace Mar 2019 #3
Sadly LoveMyCali Mar 2019 #63
I'm sure there are a lot of "economic anxiety"( wink wink)trumpsters AJT Mar 2019 #4
Love, Love, LOVE it Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #5
And not even jrandom421 Mar 2019 #7
Thank you, Mr. Jackson. I've been a big fan for quite a while. Auggie Mar 2019 #10
Love the man, real badass. rickyhall Mar 2019 #11
Man after my own Cha Mar 2019 #12
Yes not fooled Mar 2019 #38
or vs: Leghorn21 Mar 2019 #44
Jeez, they are the same age xxqqqzme Mar 2019 #55
I've had it with these motherfucking Trump supporters in this motherfucking country lame54 Mar 2019 #14
Motherfucking WORD! Raster Mar 2019 #75
I love him. roamer65 Mar 2019 #17
I love him. Leghorn21 Mar 2019 #23
Oh yeah! Ilsa Mar 2019 #43
OMG. That is SO fucking funny! Never saw that! Nay Mar 2019 #64
LMAO! I'm dead! In It to Win It Mar 2019 #71
Me too! shanti Mar 2019 #88
I'd like to see one of trump's bikers try and fuck with SLJ Blue Owl Mar 2019 #18
I have NEVER cared how many fans it is costing me! EveHammond13 Mar 2019 #19
70-year-old actor ---- Didn't know his age. Wow! keithbvadu2 Mar 2019 #21
"I already cashed that check. " jaysunb Mar 2019 #24
+1 uponit7771 Mar 2019 #27
k and r Stuart G Mar 2019 #26
Love it malaise Mar 2019 #28
Trumptards are pawning the contents of their mobile homes to buy Samuel L. Jackson DVDs to burn Snake Plissken Mar 2019 #29
My Man! Pepsidog Mar 2019 #31
Love him. Laffy Kat Mar 2019 #32
Hope I've got this right but believe it was Al Pacino who "discovered" Mr. Jackson. That movie monmouth4 Mar 2019 #33
"Sea of Love", 4! I watched it again a few years back and the end credits are crawling, and there's Leghorn21 Mar 2019 #36
Thank you. Can never remember that name and loved the song..Getting old is an inconvenience. LOL. monmouth4 Mar 2019 #57
Don't forget Spike Lee! Silver Gaia Mar 2019 #80
And that's how you respond to the Deplorables! SammyWinstonJack Mar 2019 #34
Jackson shouldn't be so timid and, instead, tell us what he really thinks PSPS Mar 2019 #35
He is fucking awesome in Captian Marvel n/t gay texan Mar 2019 #37
And about 40 years younger than he really is. localroger Mar 2019 #85
Long Kiss Goodnight not_the_one Mar 2019 #39
This message was self-deleted by its author geralmar Mar 2019 #45
Sam Jackson has always been Frank and Ernest with me. IADEMO2004 Mar 2019 #58
Samuel L. Jackson filmography. lpbk2713 Mar 2019 #40
Most excellent. dalton99a Mar 2019 #42
... Adrahil Mar 2019 #46
Will Trump tweet a retort to SLJ? sazemisery Mar 2019 #52
Yes, and SLJ would tweet back: "Tick Tock Motherfucker" Raster Mar 2019 #73
Hahahaha sazemisery Mar 2019 #74
Oh, man- that makes my motherfucking night, & allows me to step away from the motherfucking computer NBachers Mar 2019 #53
Thank you, Mr Jackson. nt DLevine Mar 2019 #54
I think he put it in terms that closely match what I would have said. DFW Mar 2019 #56
Love him! BlancheSplanchnik Mar 2019 #61
I LOVE Samuel L. Jackson! mithnanthy Mar 2019 #62
I like Samuel L. Jackson a lot. PatrickforO Mar 2019 #65
He'll gain more support than he loses. defacto7 Mar 2019 #70
About as much as James Woods cares about losing muntrv Mar 2019 #76
What has James Wood done lately? Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2019 #77
Bling Major Nikon Mar 2019 #79
yeah, and its a shame because he really is a GREAT bad guy. Not just bad, but asshole bad. oldsoftie Mar 2019 #90
You're about to blow? Well, I'm a mushroom cloud layin' motherf*cker AdamGG Mar 2019 #78
They get Scott Baio ThoughtCriminal Mar 2019 #82
On the cover of the April issue of Esquire. . . DinahMoeHum Mar 2019 #84
Coach Jules chwaliszewski Mar 2019 #87
Hamburger. The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast tymorial Mar 2019 #91
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
2. Well, he just gained one.
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 08:31 PM
Mar 2019

I haven't really seen any of his films and he hasn't been on my radar, but I think I will go add some Samuel Jackson films to my Amazon Prime movie queue.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,188 posts)
16. Snakes on a Plane is great
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 09:31 PM
Mar 2019

for a bad movie! LOL They told SJ they were thinking of changing the title and he said "The title is why I took the motherfuckin' gig!".

Raster

(20,998 posts)
72. Oh please, watch Motherfucking Snakes on the Motherfucking Plane...
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 01:26 PM
Mar 2019

...it is soooooooo bad, it's almost cult status. If you imbibe in any shape, form or fashion, by all means, do so.

TexasBushwhacker

(20,188 posts)
86. Yup. So bad it's good
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 07:48 PM
Mar 2019

Even the special effects were just good enough, but nothing outstanding. They were making a cheesy horror flick and they succeeded. There was even a quicky knockoff called " Snakes on a Train"!

They kept the budget down and doubled their money. That's show business baby!

Glorfindel

(9,729 posts)
8. I can definitely recommend "Pulp Fiction" and "Jurassic Park"
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 09:12 PM
Mar 2019

Samuel Jackson is a national treasure. He even starred as Jedi Master Mace Windu in the three "Star Wars" prequels. He's the one with the violet lightsaber.

Dave Starsky

(5,914 posts)
67. And they gave him a purple light saber because he ASKED for one.
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 11:24 AM
Mar 2019

That's how much of a fucking badass Samuel L. Jackson is.

dewsgirl

(14,961 posts)
9. He plays just a bit part in the movie, but I loved him in 1408. He is great in everything he is in.
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 09:16 PM
Mar 2019

Jackie Brown and LakeviewTerrace are amongst my faves.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
50. I haven't seen Jackie Brown, not so sure I want
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 01:21 AM
Mar 2019

to see Snakes on a Plane since I hate both snakes and planes, but that clip was pretty funny! I might have to give it a try.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
49. I saw that a long time ago.
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 01:19 AM
Mar 2019

But I will have to see it again just for Samuel Jackson's sake! Now I remember him in it!

2naSalit

(86,610 posts)
60. I've seen it a couple times
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 09:03 AM
Mar 2019

over the years. It has some nasty violence in it but over all it's quite a milestone. Even my mom, then in her late seventies or early eighties, said she liked it! And I never thought she would watch a movie of that type. It was also a good role for John Travolta.

nightwing1240

(1,996 posts)
66. Fantastic Movie
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 11:20 AM
Mar 2019

I was going to list that one as well. Definitely one of his best movies. I'm also very happy how Mr. Jackson never minces words, he cuts to the chase and nails it every time!

MyOwnPeace

(16,926 posts)
3. I guess after
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 08:32 PM
Mar 2019

burning up all of their Nike shirts and shoes the "Jackson video library" would be next!

Boy, THAT will show them!

LoveMyCali

(2,015 posts)
63. Sadly
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 10:59 AM
Mar 2019

They can't enjoy a nice cup of coffee while watching the flames because they smashed their Kuerigs too.

AJT

(5,240 posts)
4. I'm sure there are a lot of "economic anxiety"( wink wink)trumpsters
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 08:37 PM
Mar 2019

that are big fans of actors of color...

shanti

(21,675 posts)
88. Me too!
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 08:00 PM
Mar 2019

He gives less than a fuck about Chump and his sycophants, and that makes me happy as a clam.

Snake Plissken

(4,103 posts)
29. Trumptards are pawning the contents of their mobile homes to buy Samuel L. Jackson DVDs to burn
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 10:27 PM
Mar 2019

That'll show him.

monmouth4

(9,705 posts)
33. Hope I've got this right but believe it was Al Pacino who "discovered" Mr. Jackson. That movie
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 10:55 PM
Mar 2019

where Al played the cop and notices were sent to those with outstanding warrants but thought it was a football thing. Anyway, Al was so impressed with Samuel L. he helped get him another role and the rest is history. Hope I got that right, loved that movie too and can't remember the name right now.

Leghorn21

(13,524 posts)
36. "Sea of Love", 4! I watched it again a few years back and the end credits are crawling, and there's
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 11:15 PM
Mar 2019

“Black Guy.......Samuel L. Jackson” and said oh man, look at Samuel makin his bones!! His scene was so quick I didn’t even notice him!

Great to know Al helped him out afterwards!!




 

not_the_one

(2,227 posts)
39. Long Kiss Goodnight
Sat Mar 16, 2019, 11:32 PM
Mar 2019

Great movie, and his is a great character.

Geena Davis is sort of a female Bourne character, before Jason Bourne.

Plus it is one of my favorite "xmas" movies. (I am a card carrying warrior member of the big War On ******mas, and always take you-know-who out of *mas)

Response to not_the_one (Reply #39)

DFW

(54,378 posts)
56. I think he put it in terms that closely match what I would have said.
Sun Mar 17, 2019, 05:18 AM
Mar 2019

He is 70, has made his money, and doesn't give a rat's ass if some Trumpanzees are now going to boycott him for the "rest" of his career. That would be like some diehard British monarchists threatening to boycott Mount Vernon or Monticello. Washington and Jefferson aren't going to be bothered much at this point.

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