Thelma Drake seeks Angelina Jolie's Iraq expertise

take one down pass it around...

Some earlier posters questioned Ms. Jolie's intellect. We all need to question our own. After all, we've got a D+ person as a 2 term president.
This is one of the ironies I was attempting to convey in an earlier post.

Some need to further their their reading comprehension skills. I have no problem with Ms. Drake asking MS. Jolie for her opinion. Anyone of average intelligence, possessing 3rd grade reading skills, should be able to realize that fact after reading my earlier post. One should not jump to conclusions on an other's political leanings, either. I have, throughout my lifetime, admired many political moderates and conservatives.
I have disdain for ultra right-wing persons who seem to think "if it's not in the constitution, then it shouldn't be allowed." If thinking of this sort had always been followed, women, would not be able to vote in this nation. I shouldn't even have to mention racial & ethnic minority rights.
Yes, I have disdain for ultra left-wingers also.
So, it' still ironic, that some don't mind following actors or failed businessmen or radio jocks as long as they're conservativ

To 'gina','don','contractor',and others--I am interested in knowing what your perspective, your 'take' is regarding what I think is an overriding issue--the notion (pernicious, I might add) that the UN is aggressively promoting a development plan designed to (eventually) put the U.S. under UN governance. I mentioned other, related issues as well--for example, The Global Poverty Act sponsored by Barack Obama. As I mentioned in my various blogs, Ms Jolie's insights don't bother me; she's entitled to them, and I welcome her perspectives. It's what's BEHIND her, the agenda promoting her, the organizational structure underwriting her efforts which concerns me. Before anyone writes about it, though, I think it would be wise to Google the subject areas I noted: i.e., Jeffrey Sachs, economist from Columbia Univ., Obama's Global Poverty Act Bill, and The Millennium Development Goa

Twomiler2 titled their post Drake and Jolie then used the space to vent on obvious pent up frustration that had nothing to do with the subject!? What was the point of that? I hope they feel better getting that off their chest.

If Jolie is such an insignificant mindless force who couldn't possible contribute anything why are you so upset about the situation? Perhaps you are worred Drake is on to something here. If you were right, wouldn't it be great to see that play out and prove your point?

Oops, sorry, I forgot the Democratic Liberals are the only ones that have rights to anything "Hollywood". How dare Ms. Drake try to butt in on your territory!

Or, neo-con carcass?

That suggestion of Drakes is a slap in the face of every person and their family that has served in Iraq, every Military Office in Iraq, and the intelligence of everyone who has heard about this request. Jolie can only bring to the table what she is told by Bush/Cheney and Thelma Drake just INSULTED everyone in earshot. To think that Drake would bring in the Hollywood crowd is a sign of her desperation to become re-elected. Drake is as sneaky and conniving as the President she mimics.

It never ceases to amaze me. Right wing conservatives too often disparage the intelligence of entertainers & athletes if they happen to be moderate or liberal politically. Yet, a B list actor, politically conservative, is held in the highest esteem, & served 2 terms as President of the USA. A college flunkout, who's never worked, outside of running his mouth, is held in high regard & his rantings are considered Gospel. This windbag has followers calling themselves "Ditto-Heads", who seem incapable of verbally conveying a legitimate difference of opinion with a liberal with out outrageous insults.
Conservatives need to remember one thing. We have a lifetime D+ student as our President. Please, don't mention his attendance at Yale & Harvard. He got in through the ultimate affirmative action program, legacy. Legacy allowed him to go on the merits of family members.

Ma'am--yes, I DO know what I'm talking about. For reference, let me refer you to a bill recently sponsored by no less than Barack Obama, known as the Global Poverty Act (S-2433). It would COMMIT U.S. taxpayers to spend 0.7% of our GDP (Gross Domestic Product) on foreign handouts. Look, we already commit over $16B a year in global anti-poverty aid. This bill would commit us to $30B MORE! His bill is also an endorsement of the Millennium Development Goal, adopted by the UN Millennium Assembly and Summit in 2000 (and blessed by Pres.Bill Clinton). By adopting this goal, the UN is granted authority to impose international taxes, which is another way of saying it now would have carte blanc to extort more money from U.S. taxpayers. In addition, the Goal outlines a comprehensive plan designed to put the U.S. under UN governance. I would urge everyone to think carefully before taking advice or elici

From what I read, she just suggested we invite the woman here to speak. The article didn't say get "her expertise", did it? Would it not be interesting to hear a citizen's thoughts on the subject if they had just returned from the area? Not to mention someone who travels the world regularly and would certinly have a better 'world view' than I would, which would make it interesting to me. What is it about that that bothers you so much? Your comments about someone who spends her time trying to help the world instead of nightclubbing or spending time at the poolside are brutal and unjustified. She can afford to sit home. She is not profiting from traveling third world countries. Honestly, I don't think some of you know what you are talking about and it comes across sounding ignorant.

have any family members of Thelma Drake or Angelina Jolie served in Iraq?I don't think so!!Maybe they should ask some of the family members who have loved ones who are serving or who have served in Iraq what they think about troop withdrawal.My son has been deployed twice, and I think it is time for all of our troops to come home.We need to stop wasting our tax dollars on this war and start spending the money on our own homefront.

After reading everyone's comments (below), I think it's appropriate to ask whether Ms Jolie (like most UN sycophants) understands that most of our foreign handouts go into the hands of corrupt dictators who hate us and vote against us in the UN. Less than 30 percent of our foreign-aid monies ever actually reaches the poorest. The UN 'staff' advising her is the same staff which accuses the U.S. of being stingy in its handouts, yet it is this SAME UN group which calls for the 'eradication of poverty' by 'redistribution of wealth and land', cancellation of the debts of all developing countries, and a 'fair distribution of the earth's resources'. In other words, everything FROM the United States TO the rest of the world! The goal of the UN is to put the U.S.under UN global governance. Frankly, it's long past time to throw the UN out of the United States. Their long-term goal appears to be global gov

I admire Angelina Jolie for getting involved, but....expertise? She would be the first to admit her lack of experience in anything related to Iraq. All she knows is what Bush's toadies and supplicants spoon-feed her. That's not her fault...that just reality.

Having one of my Virginia representatives consider Angelina an expert on the subject of Iraq is laughable, and brings into question exactly what was going through Thelma's mind when she made the suggestion.

Thelma Drake is a moron who never graduated college herself, and is little more than a hand-puppet for the Republican Party. I voting for anyone other than her when it comes time.

Thelma Drake is a moron who never graduated college herself, and it little more than a hand-puppet for the Republican Party. I voting for anyone other than her when it comes time.

Somebody give us a break. I also agree with another comment, that we are now ready to spend more tax dollars on Bush's war of lies, but we scream like crazy when someone wants to provide programs that help our own people on our own shors. BTW, I get a report from Congress.org on every vote by every elected politician in our area, and if you want to see a joke you need to look at Thelma Drakes voting record. The woman is irrelevant! I ask people why they voted for Drake and they always say "she is so nice". When asked about her voting they dont' have a clue. Thelma Draske was bought and paid for by the Bush/Cheney administration. She supports big oil business profits, and could give a rip about the people in her district. After Bush is gone, I wonder what Republican will buy her again, and I wonder who will be telling her what to say and when to say it. Drake votes straight down party lines. The woman is a total joke!

She is NOT paid to kiss up to movie stars for publicity purposes.With all the people in the military who actually put their lives on the line for this nation and she has to take advice from a nitwit like Angelina? Angelina may have gone over there,but she was surrounded by security. Drake should be asking the guys who are really in the know.

Daniel is trying to tell how safe Iraq is becoming. What parts of Iraq can our troops go on liberty without protective armor?

Thelma is a huge supporter of our military and constitutional rights. You need to research Thelma's voting record before you cast stones and opinions.
Most of us don't really understand what drives news/media and but using Angelina to get some outside help from UN and EU will help take the financial reconstruction burden off the USA and onto other nations. This stuff don't happen overnite.
From what I hear they are getting the oil pumped and we just can't take it. Remember WWII and the investment we made there to improve their situation. This will be a long term loan, unfortunately.
So before you knock Thelma do your homework!!

How often does a Hollywood elite make public statements that contradict the Democratic party narrative? Jumping on this makes sense. Jolie, unlike most private citizens, HAS been to Iraq. She travels to many troubled areas in that region. Her credibility stems from the fact that she is a private citizen making observations from her personal perspective. Line up 100 of us military folks who would all say the same things Jolie is and none of us will gain access to the public square via the media. Jolie steps up and says the same thing and it's news because it's odd for a member of the liberal bastion of Hollywood to go counter to the liberal mantra about Iraq. Also, she is not talking about more US government intervention, she is pointing out that Iraq is at a critical stability point in which PRIVATE organizations can return to operating in Iraq. This is a significant change from the time in Iraq t