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Norman Lear Vows to Fight Donald Trump's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric

[HOLLYWOODREPORTER] In an announcement that expresses Hollywood’s deepening apprehension over Donald Trump and the state of national politics, Democratic elder statesman Norman Lear told the sold-out crowd at People for the American Way's annual Spirit of Liberty dinner Saturday night that the organization will launch a major issues-oriented effort tied to the 2016 election cycle.

"I'll let you in on a little secret," the organization's 93-year-old founder told the Beverly Wilshire audience. "At a board meeting this very morning, People for the American Way decided to devote a major effort to the issue of hate speech and anti-Muslim rhetoric," both of which have become staples of the current Republican presidential race.

"I've never seen our country so confused, so removed from anything resembling an American dream, heading in a direction that scares the hell out of me," Lear said. "Trust me in 93 years, one sees a lot."

Posted by Fred 2015-12-15 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 Didn't he make conservative statements a month or so ago? I assume this is trying to get his liberal crews back more than anything else.
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Posted by rjschwarz 2015-12-15 00:41|| 2015-12-15 00:41|| Front Page Top

#2 I assumed Norman was long dead. 93 yrs old and still making statements...

Posted by 3dc 2015-12-15 01:48|| 2015-12-15 01:48|| Front Page Top

#3 "I've never seen our country so confused, so removed from anything resembling an American dream, heading in a direction that scares the hell out of me," Lear said. "Trust me in 93 years, one sees a lot."

Much of what frightens him is of his own making. By the way, old age should not be synonymous with wisdom or cognitive ability, especially among ideologues.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-12-15 05:49|| 2015-12-15 05:49|| Front Page Top

#4 That's why Norman now lives in and among the Muslims in the Middle East. What? Wait. Nevermind.

Posted by Procopius2k 2015-12-15 08:13|| 2015-12-15 08:13|| Front Page Top

#5 People for the American Way decided to devote a major effort to the issue of hate speech and anti-Muslim rhetoric

Whoa! That's a game changer. I man, a major effort.

Posted by Matt 2015-12-15 08:13|| 2015-12-15 08:13|| Front Page Top

#6 Time for Republicans to make hollywood pay it's way.

After all it will only impact the excessive wages "stars" loot via Copyright.

Posted by Bright Pebbles 2015-12-15 09:03|| 2015-12-15 09:03|| Front Page Top

#7 I'd be curious to here Norman tell people exactly what Trump said. I bet he only knows the paraphrased version from the media.

Posted by rjschwarz 2015-12-15 09:58|| 2015-12-15 09:58|| Front Page Top

#8 I was sort of tilting for Trump, but I think he just jumped the shark. Again.

Posted by texhooey 2015-12-15 20:28|| 2015-12-15 20:28|| Front Page Top

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