AP Wire: George Clooney not sorry he made fun of Abramoff

[PhilipShore]

AP Wire
George Clooney not sorry he made fun of Abramoff
Feb. 17, 2006

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/entertainment/music/13892777.htm

LOS ANGELES - George Clooney, who may be giving speeches again at next month's Academy Awards, says he has no regrets about making an off-color joke about disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff during last month's Golden Globes.

"I make no apologies for that - it was a joke," Clooney told CNN's Larry King on Thursday.

[Fridays Child]

1. He went on to say that, if anyone had disgraced the Abramoff name...

...it was Jack (or words to that effect). He also said that he admired Jack's father for defending him even though Jack is an admitted felon--something about strong family bonds.

[eggman67]

2. Must be a slow news day :) n/t

[ugarte]

3. Yes, he must apologize. Americans love apologies

Apologize and everyone feels better. At least apologize for not apologizing.

[melody]

4. I don't love apologies

I do like George, though. :)

[Texacrat]

6. I fucking hate George

:D

[melody]

7. George Clooney I love, George Bush can suck my cheney (if I had one) n/t

[October]

29. I love fucking George (Clooney)...

<wink>

[ugarte]

13. Just jokin'...

I apologize.

[0007]

10. Tell Cheney!

[ugarte]

14. I hope you don't think I was serious...

Apologize for what? Telling the truth??

[Texacrat]

5. This is what he said

"Who would name their kid Jack with the last words 'off' at the end of your last name? No wonder that guy is screwed up," Clooney quipped as he accepted the best supporting actor award.

http://www.nydailynews.com/front/story/384968p-326677c.html

Honestly, I cracked up when I read that. But I understand the father's pain. I wouldn't want to throw salt on the father's wounds (the guy has effectively lost a son).

[melody]

8. Clooney was absolutely right, Jack's father should blame Jack

Jack's father should be blaming JACK, not George. George is just stating the truth about someone who has lied, cheated and deceived (at very least) everyone. He shouldn't shoot the messenger.

[WinkyDink]

28. Is the name actually "Jack", or "John"? Because if "John", then the son

is tone-deaf for taking on "Jack"! I mean, he's never heard this obvious one before?!

[crispini]

9. Mmmmm, The Clooney.

What a fine, fine fella. :loveya:

[leftchick]

11. I also found out....

I am watching him now on the repeat and it seems he is dating Terri Hatcher! :cry:

[tanyev]

12. He needs to take her out for a few meals. She's too skinny.

[progressivebydesign]

27. She used to be pretty.. now she's gross and gaunt.

Someone needs to tell women over 30 that uber-skinny looks awful. I was shocked when I saw a recent photo of her. I thought heroin chic was out...

[Carni]

15. UG! I don't like her for him

If I can't have him I should at least be able to dictate what celeb he can date!

[leftchick]

17. I agree

she is not good for him. I need to think about this, I will find him someone who we both approve of. ;)

[Carni]

23. Good plan!

He'll thank us for our vigilance I am sure lol

[LiberalFighter]

16. Not my fault Abramoff is a felon THEREFORE I won't apologize

Maybe his dad should apologize for raising a crooked son.

[lauren_victoria]

18. The joke George Clooney made...

was funny, I think. Because my last name is "Hoff". but my parents had more sense to name my brother Brent and not Jack...though people call him Jack anyways.
I think its right for George Clooney not to apologize. Why apologize for something you're not sorry for?

[calimary]

24. He has nothing to apologize for. It was a JOKE. Good one, too.

And his comeback was excellent - the only person who's sullied the Abramoff family name is sonny-boy Jack. But, I, too, can understand a father's complaint. His dad was just doing what loyal dads do. Too bad he has such a snake for a kid.

Mr. Clooney is indeed one George I can LOVE! And I've been married 30 years. I think he's JUST DREAMY. Oh yeah, and his looks are okay, too.

[noamnety]

19. I saw part of the interview

It was great. The writeup might sound dry and worthless, but it was some good tv.

[bleedingheart]

20. my mom fell in love with him during that interview...

[lakeguy]

21. maybe he should run for office

i'm tired of some of the wimps we have who tell the truth and then apologize the very next day!

[Bake]

22. Clooney has more spine than most of our elected Dems!

They get bullied into apologizing for telling the truth.

Bake

[MagickMuffin]

25. Yeah George

There is/was no need to apologize. Like he said at the time (he was the first one to accept an award), It's early and I haven't had a drink yet.

Wonder what he would have come up with, with a few drinks under his belt:rofl:

:applause: :woohoo: :loveya: :applause:

[WhiteTara]

26. wonderful! We need 10,000 more

George Clooneys. We could make a difference then.