Alec Baldwin: Reagan Was a ‘Failed Actor’ Who Snubbed the Underprivileged
- Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:11pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Alec Baldwin isn’t afraid to let his anti-Republican ideals surface from time to time.
On his new radio show (yes, he’s been given a show), “Here’s the Thing,” Baldwin decided to take some jabs at Ronald Reagan — a man who, like Baldwin, got his start in acting.
Baldwin didn’t go easy on Reagan either. “He was a failed actor who in my business what happens is you become ripe and you fall from that tree and you go — and he went into this other field because it was a role for him to play,” he said.
But he wasn’t done there. While chatting with GOP political strategist Ed Rollins, he continued. “Reagan seduced a whole generation of Americans into believing, you should have what you want more than they [the underprivileged] should have what they need, and don’t feel guilty about it,” Baldwin said. Rollins, of course, politely disagreed with Baldwin’s assessment.
Listen to the entire interview, below:
Below, watch Baldwin down at Zuccotti Park earlier this month, discussing the Fed, among other issues:
(H/T: Politico)
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Comments (243)
RightUnite
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:38pmWHAT?? Has he run out of daughters to publicly humiliate??
Report Post »motonutt
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:15pm@ALEC_THE_PUTZ……It would take one to know one…..that’s all.
Report Post »The10thAmendment
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:21pmBaldwin talking about someone else being a failed actor????? That’s the funniest comment of the year.
Report Post »On The Bayou
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:29pmAlec Baldwin does commentary on World`s Dumbist Videos ! He being able to give his two cents on that program must make him think that the rest of us care about his opinion.
Report Post »avenger
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:32pmHey *****..that is your resume …
Report Post »the_zazzy
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:46pmAlec Baldwin calling someone a failed actor!!!! That is like Obama calling any other president a failure…oh, wait, he does that all the time. Sorry.
Report Post »chazman
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:55pm… Alec Baldwin is a failed father and actor who snubbed the Democrat party for Liberal Marxism … that punk is gonna crash so hard it’ll be beyond funny.
Report Post »mils
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:09pmone of the only ways to stop these people is to not go to their movies..watch their tv shows.
Report Post »BUT AMERICANS WON’T DO THAT….
This_Individual
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:13pmPlease do not confuse Hollywood the town with Hollywood the industry, thanks. :)
Report Post »his4everchild
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:13pmI would
Report Post »any day prefere to be snubbed by PRESIDENT Reagan about anything vs being called a pig by you. You sir should start listening to your Christian brother Stephen before you burn in hell!!!!!!
Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:54pmYou home schoolers on here probably don’t know it but 30 Rock, his show, has been a hit show for years. It’s a “smart” show though so you dukes of hazard and blue collar comedy fans on here probably don’t watch it. Reagan WAS a failed actor. However, becoming president is a bigger deal than staring on a hit comedy show.
Report Post »ILUVJESUS
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:07pmHe’s a very fat, ugly drunk who has no talent whatsoever! Because of this statement, Hollywood will give him another acting assignment!
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:07pm@ Bible Quotin‘ Science Fearin’ Conservative American
ALEC is most successful, when he recites words that other, more intelligent people write for him to say. ALEC pretends for a living. He is only an entertainer at his very best. Someone to laugh at. When he speaks his own words, the public hears what a vile bitter man ALEC really is.
Ronald Reagan got involved in the world and made a difference http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvg7lRsCVJ8&feature=related
Listen to that speech and you will see the chasm that separates the two.
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:13pmThat was a great display of fatherhood. This no talent piece of dog doo has another radio show? I wonder who bought it for him. I never laughed so hard when he said 50 times over 30 minutes my lines are open so go ahead and give me a call. Nobody called. He was inarticulate and a total waste as a radio host. I think his last radio show lasted 2 days maybe not long.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:31pmLMFAO Talk about “failed actor” . WOW !!!
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 9:16pmPlease Alec, I’ll forget how ignorant you appear to be when I can get that phone call to your daughter out of my mind (never) You’re the one who has failed as a father.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 9:26pmPot calling the kettle black?
Report Post »CowboyExpat
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 9:30pmPot…meet Kettle
Report Post »thewatcher93
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 9:45pmMaybe I am just slow, but what is Alec Baldwin talking about in that second video? The title says ending the Fed, but for the most part I don’t understand what he is saying.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 9:51pmIt’s the pot calling the kettle black!
Report Post »scarebear83
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 11:07pmAlec Baldwin: ̶R̶e̶a̶g̶a̶n̶ was a ‘Failed Actor’ who snubbed the underprivileged.
At least that’s how I read it the second time I saw the headline.
Report Post »Shiroi Raion
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 8:25amWell, I was seriously struggling under Carter and when Reagan came along, I was able to find work again. I don’t feel snubbed by Reagan AT ALL. Now we‘ve had 3 years of Obama and I’m back into the “seriously struggling” category. I can‘t call Obama a failed anything since he’s never done anything yet, but I assume that Obama will be a failed President when his term is over.
Report Post »Servant Of YHVH
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 8:33am@The10thAmendment
Report Post »You got that right! I consider Baldwin the most failed actor (actually in my book, a never was actor). Come to think of it, I would have to say that he is a failure at everything he does. The only reason that they use him and pretend that he is a big actor is because of his radical left wing beliefs that Hollywood loves so much! It is a shame because when Hollywood had truly talented actors, they were about a conservative and patriotic as anyone could be.
smithclar3nc3
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 9:47amBQSRCA,
Report Post »Reagan was a famous theater,t/v and radio actor,sucessful Governor,and the greatest president in the 20th century. He wrote his own speeches,and kept hios promises unlike the telepompter in cheif we have today.
Alec Baldwin isn‘t fit to even say Reagan’s name.
As for 30 rock Baldwin isn’t the writer he merely says the lines someone else wrote. I personally find Baldwin public persona to be repugnant and hateful . The vision of him mentally carrys over to his characters he plays rendering the man UNWATCHABLE IN MY WORLD.
Lotus503
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 10:10amComing from a foaming-at-the-mouth, crazy person. Just look up why Kim Basinger divorced him…he’s absolutely nuts…
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 8, 2011 at 10:47amI can’t believe this guy. One day Reagan was a great man and the next he’s a hack. Alec has even said the exact same about his own career. Of course, I couldn’t agree more with that conclusion.
IMHBLO, Alec is a bit delusional. And possibly a bit psychotic.
Report Post »Brinny
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:16pmYou may not like what he has said or done, but that doesn‘t make him a ’failed actor’. If you’ve seen 30 Rock, you’ll know his work in that role was brilliant. As for him being a ‘failed father’ – who are we to judge? That was 4 years ago, we don’t know what changes have happened since that awful phone call took place. I’m sad at the comments here being so self-righteous and judgemental – as if any of us is perfect!! Have none of us ever stuffed up? Calm down the nastiness people… Attack the argument of issues you don’t like, not the person talking about them…
Report Post »NeverSurrender
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:37pmI should have what I want more than what they need
Report Post »whatthecrazy
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:08pmAlec Baldwin is a failed pig who treats decent people like crap…………………
Report Post »Deputy
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:36pmWasn’t Baldwin supposed to move out of the country in 2000 or something? Why is he still here?
Report Post »RossPoldark
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:51pmHe’s just a sexually frustrated has been actor who is angry at the whole world. He may not of moved out of this country to the determent of the US, because he just doesn’t have the money, or he wants to inflict torture on American.
Report Post »TumbleBumble
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 6:02pmI think that way A.B.’s way of throwing his hat in the ring.
Report Post »Madpiper
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:11pmBecause he’s too chicken to keep his word!
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:36pmBaldwin is a third rate washed up candy a$$ liberal who‘s so stupid he can’t find his a$$ with both hands.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:36pmMr Baldwin “Clueless and beyond…”
Report Post »Madpiper
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:34pmPlease, someone at The Blaze have enough sense to stop giving these Hollywood idiots press time. If you cut off their path to free publicity, they WILL go away.
Report Post »Rajabear1
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:48pmI think you may want to know what he’s up to, what he’s saying and exactly what his stances are. Rumor is he would like to be the next mayor of NYC and if a light isn’t shown on him very brightly now, he will walk right into office.
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:32pmLmao. An extremely Liberal, arrogant douche bag from Lawnnn Gilandddd, Newwww Yawkkkk. Bet ya‘ his daughter hasn’t gotten him one of those plastic “Daddy of the Year” trophies lately.
Report Post »Islamislame
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:30pmAlec is a failed. (that’s it, nothing more)
Report Post »Cabo King
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:30pmMr Baldwin is a hack, and a child beater, a non factor in this life
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:29pmYay, more cliche crap from a lost lad. Tell Robert Osborn ‘hi’ for me, Alec. Oh, and you might want to call your little bro Stephen. Listen to him this time.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:29pmAlex Baldwin is a pompous arrogant slob – C actor at best.
Report Post »go away – you hurt my head with your stupidity
Veteranaviator
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:28pmReagan left the make believe world of acting and made a lasting impact on the world.
Report Post »Mr Baldwin go back to your world of make believe and leave the issues to real men.
majorsco
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:27pmAnd Alec Baldwin is a has been that only had one really good role and that was years ago before he got fat and stupid!
Report Post »Brinny
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:12pmYou may not like what he has said or done, but that doesn‘t make him a ’failed actor’. If you’ve seen 30 Rock, you’ll know his work in that role was brilliant.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:23pmOh Mr. Balwin, it is difficult for me to take the word of a man that has little respect for the feelings of his own young daughter. Yes, we remember the phone call that revealed the type of man that you really are. So if you think that your opinion matters sir, I can assure you that it does not. The whole Celebrity Political BS does not sway us to your progressive ideas. Seems that you are the ones forget the “little people” that gave you success in the first place.
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:23pmLOL hey Alec you’re a failed actor & father .
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 8:21pmI‘m glad and I thank God he’s not my father. That was a scaring event for that little girl, It was bad enough he treated her that way but then to have it broadcast all over the country was unforgivable
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:23pmAlec Baldwin is failed, daughter abusing actor with no redeeming qualities who is lucky there are so many stupid liberals who find him somewhat amusing.
Report Post »Let’s see what history says after he is dead…and let’s hope history gets to speak soon.
Brinny
Posted on November 15, 2011 at 8:10pmYou may not like what he has said or done, but that doesn’t make him a failed actor. If you’ve seen 30 Rock, you’ll know his work in that role was brilliant.
Report Post »BlackCrow
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:22pmAlec Baldwin is a failed actor with a big mouth.
BYW I thought he was going to leave the country if Bush got elected?
Report Post »Chappy123
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 7:12pmGuess he didnt want to pay for two seats on the plane to get his fat @ss outta here !!!!!!!!
Reagan had more talent in his toe-nail than Alec has in his entire body.
Report Post »Dismayed Veteran
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:22pmWGAS go swear at your daughter for awhile. you will feel better.
Report Post »Chappy123
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:22pmHey Alec,
Go F yourself! You disgusting POS!
Report Post »BJAlexandria
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:21pmLOL – from Mister I-ain’t-good-as-my-brother actor?! good one! Reagan was a Shakesperian thespian and Baldwin is a Sean Penn wannabe. Besides, I thought Mr. Baldwin was going to leave the U.S. if Bush won over Gore . . . he’s no right to an opinion about America politics. He’s a has been/never was.
Report Post »Baikonur
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:37pm@BJAlexandria
Report Post »Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:21pm
‘Reagan was a Shakesperian thespian’
***************
Bwahahahahahahahaha!
Oh, that was a good one (wiping tear from eye).
Rillobymorning
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:17pmAlec, do you have what you want? Every person has the ability to get what they want, if they work for it. Nothing in life is free!
Report Post »showmerancher
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:17pmSo… is this a case of “it takes one to know one”???
Report Post »Joe 1234
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 10:37pmMy thoughts exactly. I bet this Hollywood clown beats his kids with a belt.
Report Post »mattmo79
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:16pmSeriously, does anyone care what this moron has to say!!
Report Post »Guttersmack
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:16pmAlec the ass-clown, strikes again.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on November 7, 2011 at 5:15pmOkay – Baldwin snubs traditional Americans. Which is worse???
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