George Clooney compares Trump’s ‘insane’ and ‘absurd’ presidency to new series Catch-22

[snoop1130]

George Clooney compares Trump’s ‘insane’ and ‘absurd’ presidency to new series Catch-22

by Roisin O'Connor

 

 

George Clooney has drawn comparisons with his new TV miniseries Catch-22and Donald Trump’s presidency.

 

The Hollywood actor, whose new project is based on the 1961 Joseph Heller novel of the same name, plays Lieutenant Scheisskopf in the series, and also produced and directed.

 

Speaking to Sky News, he drew several parallels with the characters and themes of the book, and today’s fraught political climate. 

 

“We have a 74-year-old president who wishes we were still in the 1950s, which was good if you were a white guy,” he said.

 

Full Story: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/george-clooney-catch-22-trump-channel-4-series-hulu-interview-a8953071.html

[muffy]

play with you muslim wife and shut up .

[twocatsmac]

2 minutes ago, muffy said:

play with you muslim wife and shut up .

He can’t shut up, he’s an actor and it’s part of their makeup to follow the sheep herders.

[Enoon]

2 hours ago, muffy said:

play with you muslim wife and shut up .

 

She is not a Muslim.

 

She is Druze.

 

Muslims consider them heretics, apostates and unbelievers.

 

ISIL and Al-Qaeda would think you a friend (albeit only temporarily) for your antipathy toward her:

 

"The Epistles of Wisdom is the foundational text of the Druze faith. The Druze faith incorporates elements of Isma'ilism, a branch of Shia Islam, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Pythagoreanism, and other philosophies and beliefs, creating a distinct and secretive theology known to interpret esoterically religious scriptures, and to highlight the role of the mind and truthfulness. The Druze follow theophany, and believe in reincarnation or the transmigration of the soul. At the end of the cycle of rebirth, which is achieved through successive reincarnations, the soul is united with the Cosmic Mind (al-ʿAql al-kullī)."

 

"Druze are not considered Muslims, although Al Azhar of Egypt recognizes them as one of the Islamic sects, akin to Shia. Fatimid caliph Ali az-Zahir, whose father al-Hakim is a key figure in the Druze faith, was particularly harsh, causing the death of many Druze in Antioch, Aleppo, and northern Syria. Persecution flared up during the rule of the Mamluks and Ottomans. Most recently, Druze were targeted by the ISIL and Al-Qaeda in order to cleanse Syria and neighboring countries of non-Islamic influence."

 

Druze - Wikipedia

 

 

 

 

Edited June 11, 2019 by Enoon

[gk10002000]

I understand Pythagoreanism, for a right triangle, A^2 + B^2 = C^2

[Denim]

How many decades left before the next election.  ?

 

If democracy isn't working  what can be done ?

 

I guess the best thing America can do is emulate Thailand and fix things so that only ' good ' people get into office .....like Hillary Clinton for example.

 

 

[sammieuk1]

Wooden man insulted by wooden actor get them thumbs moving Don and tweet the living out of this upstart ???? 

[saminoz]

What an embarassment America has become under the orange buffoon

[legend49]

13 hours ago, muffy said:

play with you muslim wife and shut up .

Another Trump fan who thinks all women who wear a scarf is Muslim.

[phantomfiddler]

10 hours ago, Denim said:

How many decades left before the next election.  ?

 

If democracy isn't working  what can be done ?

 

I guess the best thing America can do is emulate Thailand and fix things so that only ' good ' people get into office .....like Hillary Clinton for example.

 

 

But democracy is working. He said what people wanted to hear, got voted in, and tried to do the things he had promised to do. What,s the problem ? If someone else wins at the next election that is true democracy ????

[ezzra]

First, remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye, what is with actors that they think they have the right to ridicule and mock US presidents...being a handsome actor who sells coffee pods doesn't really qualify one to pass harsh judgment on the  commander-in-chief of the USA...

[Mansell]

4 hours ago, ezzra said:

First, remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye, what is with actors that they think they have the right to ridicule and mock US presidents...being a handsome actor who sells coffee pods doesn't really qualify one to pass harsh judgment on the  commander-in-chief of the USA...

Then who does qualify? Only moronic Trump supporters can pass judgement on him? Anybody is qualified, even people who are not American. He is the Liar in Chief.....end of story.

[twocatsmac]

7 hours ago, saminoz said:

What an embarassment America has become under the orange buffoon

It was so much better with the brown one in charge?

[androokery]

7 minutes ago, twocatsmac said:

It was so much better with the brown one in charge?

Reagan?

[BritManToo]

How many decent movies did Clooney make that gives him the gravitas to comment on running a country?

(Oh Brother and Dusk til Dawn was about it)

He wasn't much cop as an actor, now he's a 'has been' actor.

 

Better to take advice from Arnie or Stallone, at least they made a few decent movies.

Edited June 12, 2019 by BritManToo

[Guest]

21 hours ago, muffy said:

play with you muslim wife and shut up .

What a Moron .. in my opinion his opinion isn’t worth s___

[natway09]

The simple fact that Trump is President says a lot about 47% of Americans.

Trump is a liar, a cheat & for me a goose as well

[Date Masamune]

Another Trump fan who thinks all women who wear a scarf is Muslim.

Ban headcovering, yeah right.

[billd766]

On 6/11/2019 at 7:10 PM, muffy said:

play with you muslim wife and shut up .

Wow. Such an intelligent stupid response. 

 

If you didn't like the post then why did you read it?

[billd766]

21 hours ago, Enoon said:

 

She is not a Muslim.

 

She is Druze.

 

Muslims consider them heretics, apostates and unbelievers.

 

ISIL and Al-Qaeda would think you a friend (albeit only temporarily) for your antipathy toward her:

 

"The Epistles of Wisdom is the foundational text of the Druze faith. The Druze faith incorporates elements of Isma'ilism, a branch of Shia Islam, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, Pythagoreanism, and other philosophies and beliefs, creating a distinct and secretive theology known to interpret esoterically religious scriptures, and to highlight the role of the mind and truthfulness. The Druze follow theophany, and believe in reincarnation or the transmigration of the soul. At the end of the cycle of rebirth, which is achieved through successive reincarnations, the soul is united with the Cosmic Mind (al-ʿAql al-kullī)."

 

"Druze are not considered Muslims, although Al Azhar of Egypt recognizes them as one of the Islamic sects, akin to Shia. Fatimid caliph Ali az-Zahir, whose father al-Hakim is a key figure in the Druze faith, was particularly harsh, causing the death of many Druze in Antioch, Aleppo, and northern Syria. Persecution flared up during the rule of the Mamluks and Ottomans. Most recently, Druze were targeted by the ISIL and Al-Qaeda in order to cleanse Syria and neighboring countries of non-Islamic influence."

 

Druze - Wikipedia

 

 

 

 

Sadly you put too many long words in there for muffy to understand plus you committed the crime of providing a link and facts. Shame on you. ????

[Lacessit]

10 hours ago, ezzra said:

First, remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye, what is with actors that they think they have the right to ridicule and mock US presidents...being a handsome actor who sells coffee pods doesn't really qualify one to pass harsh judgment on the  commander-in-chief of the USA...

As I recall, Ronald Reagan was an actor. Arnold Schwarzenegger made it to Governor of California. Possibly George has political ambitions.

Given Trump's various defects, he's an easy target, president notwithstanding.

[observer90210]

Make comments on Nescafé (whose commercials money you love) and leave the rest, for others to decide ...

[gk10002000]

15 hours ago, saminoz said:

What an embarassment America has become under the orange buffoon

Many people thought the same thing when George Bush Junior was elected.

[beautifulthailand99]

15 hours ago, saminoz said:

What an embarassment America has become under the orange buffoon

When half the population is morbidly obese then they truly are a country that is disappearing up it's own arriss....

[neeray]

15 hours ago, ezzra said:

First, remove the beam out of your own eye, and then you can see clearly to remove the speck out of your brother’s eye, what is with actors that they think they have the right to ridicule and mock US presidents...being a handsome actor who sells coffee pods doesn't really qualify one to pass harsh judgment on the  commander-in-chief of the USA...

Nor does being a mafia-connected real estate hustler in New York and a multi-time bankrupt businessman qualify one for POTUS.

[beautifulthailand99]

Let's remind ourselves that the US is and remains a great country in spite of Trump and his army of deplorables. 

 

 

 

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎6‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 2:44 AM, Denim said:

How many decades left before the next election.  ?

 

If democracy isn't working  what can be done ?

 

I guess the best thing America can do is emulate Thailand and fix things so that only ' good ' people get into office .....like Hillary Clinton for example.

 

 

Be careful what you write on TVF. There are a lot of posters that think that would be a good idea.

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎6‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 5:38 AM, neeray said:

Nor does being a mafia-connected real estate hustler in New York and a multi-time bankrupt businessman qualify one for POTUS.

Since when does anyone need qualifications to be president of the USA?

Don't like democracy?

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎6‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 4:37 AM, gk10002000 said:

Many people thought the same thing when George Bush Junior was elected.

I'd reply, but I don't think politics is allowed on this sub forum.

[thaibeachlovers]

On ‎6‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 12:34 AM, Lacessit said:

As I recall, Ronald Reagan was an actor. Arnold Schwarzenegger made it to Governor of California. Possibly George has political ambitions.

Given Trump's various defects, he's an easy target, president notwithstanding.

but, he IS the president.