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Related: About this forumActress Susan Sarandon Hits Campaign Trail for Bernie Sanders in Iowa
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Actress Susan Sarandon Hits Campaign Trail for Bernie Sanders in Iowa (Original Post)
BigBearJohn
Jan 2016
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Kentonio
(4,377 posts)1. Wow, she was really welling up at the end.
BigBearJohn
(11,410 posts)2. She sees the true magnificence of the man she is supporting.
Bonobo
(29,257 posts)3. What a moving and wonderful introduction!
We have a rare, rare, rare opportunity.
It is sad to see so many on our side squandering it.
Divernan
(15,480 posts)4. Dammit, Janet! We Love You!
(referring to her character in the iconic film, The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975).
And when it comes to claiming feminist creds, Sarandon not only walks the walk, she also dresses the part.
NOTE to Hillary - as to appearance: Sarandon sports NO $1200 hair do from Bergdorf's; she flaunts no glitzy designer jewelry or designer outfits. She's not wearing layers of makeup.
Susan Sarandon On Activism
By Elizabeth Willoughby on October 27, 2008
Susan Sarandon: Profile
Actress Susan Sarandon says her political activism was inspired by actress Jane Fonda's, whose work has been ongoing since the 60s when she supported the American Civil Rights Movement and opposed the Vietnam War.
The USs domestic resistance to that war and its lack of progress in the field led to the pulling out of US forces, thereby demonstrating the usefulness of political activism and what it can achieve.
Jane Fonda led the way in activism, said Sarandon, who is one of few celebrities today that will talk frankly about politics and does not shy away from controversy. Sarandon has participated in numerous protests, supports social, environmental and economic justice, human rights, feminism, homosexuality and various charities.
She speaks to many of these issues through her films, but also in person. Sarandon spoke out against the invasion of Iraq in 2003 which didnt go over very well in local media because of her disbelief in war as a pre-emptive solution, and has rallied to have US troops brought home. Concerned about the consequences if John McCain were to be elected in the upcoming election, Sarandon announced that a move to Italy or Canada could be in order for her family.
No matter where she lives, it wont stop her from getting her messages across. In a TIME interview, she said, When we have friends over, the kids always bet on how long it will take before we turn to politics. We always forget, and then they say, That was fastonly one minute and two seconds.
RiverLover
(7,830 posts)5. R & K!
She's such an amazing person. Glad she's on our side!!