Billionaire Filmmaker George Lucas: I‘m an ’Ardent Believer in Democracy, not Capitalist Democracy’
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The following is an interview with the iconic, and, unabashedly liberal filmmaker George Lucas with CBS’ Charlie Rose. Lucas, who is of course best known for “Star Wars,” delved into a wide-range of topics, from his anti-Capitalist politics to his latest movie about the Tuskegee Airmen titled, “Red Tails.”
The Indiana Jones creator offered his unsympathetic views on capitalism and “the media,” while Rose pressed the filmmaker to acknowledge that Lucas himself is part of that very media, and that through filmmaking he has the power to deliver to the masses, any political narrative he likes.
Lucas suggested that he holds no such power.
In explaining the origins of his left-wing ideologies, Lucas stated:
“I grew up in the ’60s. I grew up in San Francisco. And so I’m informed in a certain kind of way about, you know, believing in democracy and believing in America. And I’m a very ardent patriot. But I’m also a very ardent believer in democracy, not capitalist democracy. And I do not believe that the rich should be able to buy the government. And that’s just the way I feel.”
“Is that the America you see, where the rich have bought the government?” asked Rose.
Lucas replied, “Oh, come on. It’s been that way for a long time.”
“And it’s just — you know, it’s — it’s not right. And — and it’s not gonna work…”
When asked if he believed things would change, the veteran filmmaker said, “Well, I hope it changes.”
He added, “I mean, it’s hard, because you got human nature. You got people — you know, basically, it’s all — we got a country based on greed. And as long as you got that, then it’s corrupt. And as long as it’s corrupt, you’re never gonna get a real meeting of the minds on what is best for…”
How Lucas reconciles his success against his anti-capitalist viewpoints, when capitalism is arguably the very vehicle by which he was able to attain that success and touch the world with his movies, he did not explain.
(h/t: Fox Nation)
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Comments (330)
daguanno1972
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:39pmSince Mr. Lucas does not like capitalism, I do not need to spend any more of my hard earned money on any movie that he has a part in creating. These Hollywood elite hate this system so much but will not give all that they have with their possessions and money. Until they give everything away and dedicate their lives to a vow of poverty then they should SHUT THE HELL UP! Go to hell and burn all of you money Mr. Lucas.
Report Post »Maji
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:50pmAnd I do not believe that the rich should
Report Post »be able to buy the government…Like I and my friends
are attempting to do!
MCDAVE
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:18amCondemn the system that made you rich…please give all your money to charity
Report Post »MCDAVE
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:22amMR Lucas ,,,send me a list of wealthy movie producers who live in North Korea
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:39amGeorge Lucas in the ’70s….Dropped out of the unions because they wouldn’t allow him to make the movies (Star Wars) the way he wanted…And he made 3 terrific iconic American films in the process.
George Lucas in the ’90s-2000′s–….Made 3 horrific (dialogue-wise..did he write them in a day??) films and didn’t care because of MERCHANDISING…people will flock to spend money on him the good ‘ol capitalistic way. And then bash conservatives for his success.
Moral to the story, liberals are nuts. If the movie industry was state controlled, then all his money would go to the government to build more turtle tunnels.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:41amAnd by the way, get ready for the re-release of ALL the Star Wars movies over the next six years in 3D. Because capitalism is such an evil thing.
Report Post »Miami
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:50amHe can stat by giving awat his wealth, then and maybe then I hear what he has to say
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:39amHilarious is you people’s inability to think something out. He doesn‘t say he doesn’t like capitalism. Capitalism and democracy are two separate things and he doesn’t like when they mix.
This article is just red meat for the dum dums.
Report Post »Bowlz
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:50amMr Lucas and his ilk should strap a set on, put their money where their mouths are and live much simpler, humbler lives. All the Hollywood ‘bleeding hearts’ that love TO NOT admit that they absolutely love their money, fame, attention, perks etc. should be giving up their wealth to the people who ‘actually’ deserve it; and live the life they think those beneath them should live. It’s not hard! Sell or donate your ranches, planes, suv’s, mansions and shut the f up and simply do what you proclaim is the right thing. Strap a set on an do it.
Report Post »Jayk Signal
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 2:18amEveryone is allowed to vote.
Some voters are swayed more by marketing than reason.
Lucas doesn’t like the result.
So his conclusion is that “the rich buy the government.”
I’m not sure I follow his logic.
But as he said, he‘s a child of ’60′s San Francisco.
Report Post »So I’m guessing his logic is muddled by a LSD flashbacks.
Cat
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 2:29amThe last movie I paid to see was Star Wars
Report Post »My deepest apologies Traci Lords …
sabichan
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 4:06amGeorge Lucas hasn’t gotten any more of my money since I saw Episode 1 and realized that he sucked as a Director (I afterwards found out that the best Star Wars movie wasn’t directed by him anyway).
But, as for the rich purchasing the elections I wonder if he feels hypocritical since he personally donated:
$30,400 to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee in 2010
$33,100 to the Obama Victory Fund in 2008
$4,600 to Obama for America in 2008
$28,500 to the DNC in 2008
Certainly donated more than the majority of Americans, but it’s ok – he’s fighting the horrible people that are trying to buy America, right?
FEC Filing are public domain at http://www.fec.gov/disclosure.shtml
Report Post »Callie369
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 4:46amLucas doesn’t think the rich should be able to buy the government? That’s a laugh and a half. He and his fellow left-wing nuts in Hollywood have contributed multi-millions to help Dumbama buy the presidency!!!!!
Left-wing nut liberals are such pathetic creatures. And the hypocrits lie like rugs!
Report Post »Keen-Site
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 4:59amyou know he gave half his money away to charity a couple years ago right? Do your research, he gives a lot to charity and other organizations.
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 5:02amWhy don’t the all of the protesting Hollywoodians get together, form a little socialist group, and redistribute all of the money they have made off of this dirty system? Their Hollywood megaphone is just showing us what hypocrits they all are.
Report Post »GETLIFE
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 5:16amHey, KEEN-SITE!
Report Post »Did Lucas decide where to redistribute “half his money,” or did the Government?
I imagine ol’ George got to decide all by himself….(Its called capitalism.)
drago
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 5:39amHey George, neither you, nor any of the ‘60’s commies like you are, or we ever patriotic. That statement is uttered by most if not all lefties, before they start to complain about this country.A word of advice Mr. Lucas, take your sorry commie capitalist ass, and move to Russia, China or everyones favorite, Venezuela.You and most of the rest of Hollywood have made millions in this capitalist “democracy”, yet you want to destroy the very nation, that allowed you to get rich.The class war is coming that you and Michael “ham hock” Moore seem to want.My advice to you George, leave now, while you still can, when that war comes, and it will, its commies like you who will pay first……
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 5:56amWe do not live in a Democracy…we live in a REBUBLIC. But most people are like Lucas and too stupid to know that. Kinda like the above comments…
Report Post »nelbert
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 6:17amIt is hard to understand why the opinions of the Hollywood elite are continually given so much air time. Lucas’s youth in the 1960s, his San Francisco upbringing, and his career in film are hardly credentials that provide him with any special insight. No one argues with his statement that the rich should not be able to buy the government, but Hollywood’s hypocrisy on this is plain to see. Not that she’s the only one involved, but Daryl Hannah has recently been hyper-vocal against the Keystone Pipeline. And there is no shortage of Hollywood activists – Penn, Sheen, Baldwin, Clooney, Sarandon, etc.
Report Post »So, Mr. Lucas, in short, shut up.
asybot12
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 6:34amWhen are all of you ever going to wake up?? These hollywood people have been taking all of you for a ride for a hundred years. The last movie I went to was “2001” by A C Clarke and Kubrick when it first was screened great photographic work for its day since then, downhill, I watch tv for sports and occasionally breaking news (weather, road problems or disaster updates if it may involve friends etc.) for the rest the net, there you can at least censor on your own.
Report Post »MYHEROISRON
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 7:17amJust admit it, George. Yer a Communist, and that makes you my mortal enemy … may the force rip yer head off …
Report Post »HKS
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 8:09amThere is only two kinds of capitalism, honest and crony, pick one. The crony one is Communism and regardless of where you are you get one or the other.
Report Post »sndrman
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 8:09amcould it be CAPITOL SYSTEM has bought him his many many many home? his amny many many goodies? capitolism afforded him his life in AMERICA. wonder if luasc films donates to dnc?
Report Post »Dustoff
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 8:59amO-well. I was hoping to go see his new movie. But after that stupid comment. I’m thinking not!
PS. George didn’t you send one of your Star wars people to the White House for a party.
Report Post »XavierD
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:06amThe problem is that the word Capitalism has been defined wrong. People look at the system that we have here in the US and call it capitalism. Capitalism is not public bailouts or public funding for green energy. Capitalism is the ability to enter into free trade with your fellow citizens. No one forces you to buy a certain product and no one forces you to help start a business or share the losses. This is “state capitalism” or “crony capitalism” which is just a few steps removed from socialism, fascism or feudalism. I believe that really is the direction we are moving, back to feudalism. The rich will own the land and rent it to the rest of us. The central government will give us money to “buy” things from the rich and when the peasants try and innovate to get a better living, the rich with the backing of the government will be there to stop us. Capitalism isn’t perfect but it is better than swearing allegiance to a lord, ask those old white guys that lived in 1776.
Report Post »warriorspirit
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:12amMr. Lucas is simply very confused in regards to Capitalism. The issues he described that he is againts are not Capitalist ideas but Corporatism ideas. Nowhere in Capitalism does it say that business should be able to buy politicians. People seem to think we have a true Capitalist system here and point out all the problems they see and say “Capitalism is bad” when the truth is all the problems they see are not Capitalism. Now Capitalism isn’t perfect but it is the best system IMO.
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:22amHe‘s feeling the FORCE that lots and lots of moolah has in making one shove one’s head up one’s arse. Apparently he would like to live under the evil EMPIRE. What a dipweed.
Report Post »RichNGadsden
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:46amI’ll call him on his bravo sierra statement. He is just marching lock step to back 0bama, the Occutards, and any other left wing looney organization. Tool!
Report Post »RichNGadsden
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:49amFurthermore, when Lurch was running against W they all bragged about how rich he was and estimated that he was probably the wealthiest candidate to run for president. This is just a step in the direction where the left is preparing to run against Romney. Don’t care for Romney myself, but will hold my nose and vote for him if he is the candidate. Anybody is better than what we have now.
Report Post »SPOT_OF_TEA
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 10:36amActually he shouldn’t charge any more than it costs him to produce the films
Report Post »1st a Father
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 10:59amI don’t think we fully understand his view. I think he is not against capitalism in general, I think he is condemning the greed that can result from capitalism. He doesn’t believe in the rich corrupting government, We all know we have a corrupt government; that cannot be denied.
It would really be interesting to ask him what form of government he does believe in. I think we may all be surprised at how similar his views would be to the true ideals of the Tea Party.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 11:22amCongratulations to that last poster. It only took 30 of you commenting before one of you said something rational. That might be a new record.
Report Post »JohnGalt
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 11:27amIs he just out of touch with reality? How does he think he made his millions? The Government? Biggest Looser has nothing over this guy.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 11:32amSo he believes in a free for all because thats what a democracy looks like. These people like Lucas weave their world views into their films and influence an entire generation. The utopian age is upon us and the people will demand that it be ushered in no matter what the cost. The power elite will let the people know that it will cost lives to bring them such a utopia and the people will demand it thereby giving permission to slaughter whoever opposes the utopian dream. We have become a feelings based society where only self centered dreams matter most. If you Interfere with peoples WANT mechanism thru the denial of their FEELINGS you are commiting a mortal crime. Give us Barabas the crowd yelled. Give us Barabas the murderer over the innocent Jesus. This is a choice and the Germans made the same one. Give us a pure German State and we will give all to you Furher. Destruction befell them all! Same will happen to us if we continue not to recognize the perilous track we are on. If the crowd yells Give us Obama one more term, then its over.
Report Post »Faith1029
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:38pmHummmm……….I wonder what he thinks it’s called when the Hollywood people give their millions to help keep Obama in office? Where is Obama getting the billions from when he goes on the attack against the GOP this year? Wonder how much George is giving Obama? Hypocritical.
Report Post »jb.kibs
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:00pmDemocracy is a HORRIBLE form of government.
A Republic (Rule of LAW) is the only humane and just form of government.
Democracy = 51% owns the 49%…. slavery is illegal. and forcing others to do your bidding is immoral and NEVER justified.
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:05pmYou folks have forgot Jo The Plumber – It’s called “ share the wealth”. Lucas considers all the presidents supporters – Poor People that give $35,000.00 per plate of frozen dinners warmed up for the ocassion. Reports are saying he might put $ 1 Billion in his re-election war chest. Everyone of those fat rich cats will expect a favor from obama in return.
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:16pmHe forgot obamas run in with Jo The Plumber and that famous statement – “Spread The Wealth”. Lucas considers all those friends of his that pay $35,000.00 per plate at obamas fund raisers poor folks. I promise you obama will owe all of them some kind of favor. Reports are stateing obama may raise $$1 Billion for his re-election war chest. Remember Clinton pardoning Mark Rich who gave Clinton just a half million bucks and the guy owed 33 $$million to the IRS. With a signiture from Clinton all those owed taxes were forgiven.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:23pmSurely you political scientists here realize that Industrial Light and Magic doesn’t have any lobbyists in Washington.
I am continually amazed at how SIMPLE-MINDED you people are. It’s HILARIOUS.
Report Post »michael48
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:27pmwell comrade george…redistribute your wealth…sleep in grannies basement, and tell us how wonderful being equally poor is…appears as though serfdom has not been a part of your diet…hypocritter…
Report Post »MCGIRV
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 3:20pmI agree! Shut up George you’re full of crap!
Report Post »RCScrolls
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 4:05pmI cant stand these people who demonize Capitalism after using the hell out of it. If they like other forms of government they should live in other forms of government. ie LUCAS move to Venuezeala or Cuba and try your Democrcy there, oh yeah your not allowed to purchase the higher ups there either. What a bunch of Hypocrites.
If Obama gets reelected in 2012 you will all see a rising of true Americans and a complete reghiem change in the White house.
Report Post »turkey13
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 6:11pmLucas needs a wake up call and needs to mingle with the little people. He goes to all these $35,000 a plate meals and thinks these are poor people. Obama is like Bill Clinton who had to pardon Mark Rich who owed the IRS 33 $$$ million and with the click of a pen the debt was forgiven. Rich only contributed a half million to Clintons re-election war chest. Reports out say obama might come up with a billion $$$ to be relected. Obama will owe a bunch of favors – this is called buying an election.
Report Post »hypnos
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 6:49pmAs usual another Hollywood liberal complaining about capitalism as long as it doesn’t affect his voice,which he wouldn’t have without capitalism. We can agree cronie capitalism and big government is destructive. That is why government should be small and restrained so the above is less likely to happen. My final point is what the hell is he going to replace it with.
Report Post »ghostsouls
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 8:47pmLucas needs to stand by his beliefs, and give up ALL the money he made using our hateful capitalistic system. Stand by your words Lucas, give it all up. I’ll take some of that. And since you feel that way, I will make sure none of my hard earned money ro that of my family’s money goes into your capitalistic pockets.
Report Post »WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges07
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 12:54amI have ONE and ONLY ONE thing to say to George Lucas …
HAN SHOT FIRST !!!
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on January 22, 2012 at 1:39amAs he stuffs his pockets whth cash.
Report Post »StonyBurk
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 6:54amI would like to see a good movie about“Captain America” aka the Honorable Roy S. Moore– who was given the name “Captain America ” as an MP in Vietnam.Before he became the Ten Commandments Judge.But if Lucas were to do it I really dont see how I could reward his anti-Americanism.I have yet to reward Whoopie Goldberg-or Barbara Streisand for their advancement of the Gay agenda.Ad dLucas to the mix.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 7:47amI always knew Lucas was a dumba55. Democracy is mob rules. It’s a pack of wolves and a lamb arguing over what to have for lunch. A Rupublic is a well armed lamb contesting the results.
Report Post »Inother words the lambs has righhts written in the law that the Mob can‘t take or the democracy can’t take. Lucas needs to thanks his lucky stars that he is in REPUBLIC where the MAJORITY can’t vote to deny him mthe right to digitally remake his films because if they could they would.
DonaldH
Posted on March 24, 2012 at 3:18amI’m sure he hates the system just as much as Bono— They probably share the same tax-shelters for their millions…
Report Post »Hockeyman
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:39pmI think that many of the commentors here are missing the issue. First, the interviewer is really biased and is a social justice creep. Secondly, we do not have capitalism in the USA anymore so George Lucas is correct to that point. What we have is crony capitalism which has nothing to do with the free market and true capitalism. The only real supporter of capitalism in the Presidental election is Ron Paul.
Ayn Rand spelled it all out over 50 years ago. We are witnessing what happens when one allows the government to run our lives; people will naturally want to game the system for their own benefit. So the solution is to take away the government’s power to run our lives. That is what Star Wars was about: Fighting the Imperials like we my ancestors did in the 1770′s.
We MUST reduce the size and scope of government to realize the gains that capitalism brings.
Report Post »TulsaYeeHaw
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:53pmYou can’t have the rich buy much government, if the government is so small there isn’t much to buy.
Report Post »READRIGHTHERE
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:44amI am so thankful for what I have been given by George Lucas, that I never regretted sending him money in exchange. Now I just want to go home and rethink my life.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:41amMan, ZERO of the people commenting here seem to be able to discern that he doesn’t say he hates capitalism itself.
You guys are complete morons.
Report Post »Lamarr01
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 7:02amA few people may remember the stupid flyover of New York City by Air Force One on April 29, 2009.
The two trailing F-16′s had the distinctive red tail markings of the Alabama Air National Guard which is the descendant air group of the Tuskegee Airmen. The promotional photo was attempting to get the Statue of Liberty, Air Force One and two current “Red Tail” fighters into a single shot.
George Lucas was a major donor to the Obama campaign. Apparently, Lucas was able to use Air Force One, two fighters dispatched from Alabama and the use of protected airspace to make a promotional photo for his film.
Report Post »IMPEACHBHO
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 9:22amGeorge, starting with you – time to redistribute the wealth – Each of us are waiting for all of your money.
Report Post »Bible Quotin' Science Fearin' Conservative American
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 11:26amThe republican party has truly been taken over by the fringe minority fanatics. No matter who your candidate is, you’re going to struggle to win a general election.
You guys have created this fictional candidate in Obama and when your guy gets up there to try and debate the fictional version it is all going to fall apart.
Have fun losing.
Report Post »oldguy49
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:34pmyep , i don’t even rent their movies anymore let alone go to the theater…………i figure i just wait and i get to see them for free on the boob tube……………..
Report Post »RightThinking1
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:34pm“I do not believe that the rich should be able to buy the government…”
Report Post »And yet…, and yet, that is exactly what Hollywood tries to do with every election.
Putting aside my inherent contempt for Charlie Rose, why is he having this sort of conversation with George Lucas? Is Lucas a well-schooled diplomat with demonstrable successes? No. Is Lucas a respected observer of sociopolitical events? No. Lucas is simply a talented and fortunate movie producer. It would be just as logical (and just as unmeaning) to have the interview with Madonna, simply because she is a talented tart.
dnewton
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 7:41amThe more the rich have to pay to the government, the more they will expect from the government. This is another down side to the progressive income tax. Democracy is nothing but mob rule and capitalism will not be killed off easily. It will return first of all as a black market system. The evil is not in the system, it is in the people as individuals.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:31pmAh, Lucas is for… Muslim Democracy (not the American form)… alike in a Caliphate… or an Imperial Emperor over the Universe.
Who could have seen that coming?
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 3:17amThe rise of Darth Lucas… The ‘sequel trilogy’… Episodes 7-9…
Report Post »ginger100
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 5:44amDarth Lucas. LOL!!! Yeah, he sure ain’t livin like Luke Skywalker a humble sort in a cave home, more like Jabba the Hut on a compound.
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 7:35amI suspect that George, alike most of the Hollywood Crowd, sees himself as an “Art-este”… and would simply like to do “Art” without having to consider the Popular Value of a Creation (thereby, Money becomes a restrictive influence). So, being Liberal… he wanted to Create a Film about a Great Emperor… but people would not buy this BS… hence, he altered his Original Vision to be about a Rebellion.
Funny though, the Dark & Evil Emperor of Star Wars seems alot alike Obama!
Report Post »Dodsfall
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:31pmIt’s always amazing to me that people like Lucas, who have the intelligence to create a financial empire, cannot recognize the hypocrisy that spews forth from their own mouths.
The only explanation I can conceive is that they truly buy into the thought that the elite are so much better than everyone else that the rules don’t apply to them.
Report Post »Bowlz
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 1:52amAgreed! They are God’s among peons.
Report Post »Restore the Republic
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:24pmObama bought america for 760 mill last time.. this time he plans to spend a billion. Why then Mr Lucas, do you support the single most egregious violator of your “Principal”… Hmm?????
Report Post »conbones
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:32pmmorons and there belief that america is a democracy.
Report Post »we are not, only our election are democratic and the electoral college
keeps it from being complete mob rule.
We are a republic learn the difference.
NOBAMA201258
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 8:02amREPUBLIC Lucas is as much of a jackass as michael moore and about as principled as a crack ho’
Report Post »shackero
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:24pmHe has created a fantasy-world separated from the truth———–
Human-nature is the REALITY he chooses to ignore. The Utopia he wants always leads to subservience, oppression, and a general decline in humanity.
QUOTE:
Report Post »In a world without the law of God, you have chaos, oppression, tyranny, and everyone doing what is right in their own eyes.
–Randall Terry
kabookieslap
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:20pmcoming from the king of the double dipp…no dipping 10X. he released his movies multiple times on DVD in different sound formats and laser disc. Then DVD without the original editions and then releasing the crappy original editions months later…and whenever he releases the movies he screws parts of it up so he can promise to fix that up in the next release only to mess up other parts of it. Then he has released so many toy variation, he is the king of capitalists of movie makers. So he needs to tell the truth
Report Post »Midwest Blonde
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:18pmHow can ANYONE sit there on his multi-million$ butt and say he doesn’t believe in a capitalist democracy? How can ANYONE who made THAT much money )because of capitalism) say he doesn’t believe?????? Strange weird man. Hippy child for sure.
Report Post »pamela kay
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:12pm“I don’t believe the rich should be able to buy the government” How odd that the rich like yourself George can but an election. If you all just contributed to the debt, maybe we might take you seriously and maybe you would understand that it is your buddy in Washington that has put us there in the first place. I would be curious how long it woiuld take you to get fed up.
Report Post »db321
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:18pmI agree with you George – Capitalism has been very tough on you – you Hippocratic – done with you!
Report Post »Flyingfish
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:10pmWow I just managed to be able to visualize George as and even bigger douche bag than before.
I always love how people who make obscene amounts of money with capitalism turn around and badmouth it.
Tell you what you can turn over all your copyrights, tradmarks, and licensing rights to everything you own to the nearest children’s charity.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:16pmI would like to suggest St Jude Childrens Hospital would be a good start .. don’t the stars always ask for the “little people” to donate? .. I have even seen them have a commercial in movie theaters and then have the theater workers (who make next to nothing) collecting from the people who PAID to get in. I have nothing against charity .. but it seems that the rich liberals expect everyone but them to pay.
Report Post »Pontiac
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:22pmCapitalist Democracy? Is that where I vote by not sending him another single penny? Because I took that stance years ago. On the flip side I have no doubt he and his money is backing SOPA and PIPA so that makes him what exactly?
Report Post »ElPzee
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:10pmHow did democracy work out in 1930′s Germany George.
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Theleftisda
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:05pmThis is why I have not been to a movie rented a movie in 18 years and don’t watch very many movies,if every conservative does what I do they will be out of business
Report Post »Jeepzea
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:15pmYou’re exactly right. I refuse to purchase or watch a movie or support the industry in any way.
Report Post »seeker9
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:16pmBut the film and entertainment industry will be entitled to subsidies, thanks to their support. (Like they really need it. Greed can be a funny thing.
Report Post »UBETHECHANGE
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:18pmI’m with you on that. I haven’t gone to the movies in over a year. Hollywood is not getting any of my money.
Report Post »Git-R-Done
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 2:49amYou can watch movies made by Sherwood Pictures.
Report Post »jand777
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:05pmI am boycotting Lucas. He has evrything because of CAPITALISM. How dare he. America could buy tickets to his movies, he could find financing, had the freedom to make the movies he wanteed to make and all because of CAPITLISM and our system of CAPITLIST DEMOCRACY. I am done with Hollywood.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:04pmHey George, dont feel guilty about your obscene wealth, you earned it, and the only people that resent you for it are Democrats… Cuz you are a 1% er… So write a billion dollar check and become one of the 99% ers !!!! YaY !!! Easy way out bro !!!
Report Post »DisarmoniaMundi
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:01pmFace firmly planted in palm, all together now!
He’s as idiotic as the entertainment industry that has battled and eroded belief in the free market system via “big ____ profits” subliminal arguments in movies, songs, etc..You know, the same entertainment industry filing lawsuits against media uploaders for cutting in on their profits.
No, they don’t hate greed. Their idea of greed constitutes everyone else. When it’s their “art”, it’s all good man. More $$$$$$$.
The contradiction is astounding.
Report Post »oldironsides
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:01pmhis wealth and property should be seized and redistributed – then ask him if he likes that better
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:09pmAlong with Michael Moore’s. That would go a long way with getting the old boot off of the neck, as MM put it. But I‘m guessing if one dime of their money was touched they would cry like little girls they don’t want to spend their money. They want to spend ours.
Report Post »Jerry
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:15pmyour right on
Report Post »Hobo Gator
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:01pmFREE MOVIES and the Directors and Actors will work for FREE. Yeah! The price of movies are too high for me and my family. I have to steal cable.
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:13pmI agree .. with the movie prices .. they are out of what most people can afford to pay to take a family .. I haven’t been to one in YEARS .. want to see “One for the Money” (I have read all the books) .. but will most likely wait for it to come out on video . You would think that Hollywood and the stars and the producers, directors .. etc would understand and cut what they DEMAND to make. Where is the “shared” sacrifice? .. not in Hollyweird that is for certain.
Report Post »Mimi24
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:16pmNothing worth watching on cable anyway. My Christmas list this year was a careful selection of old movies and tv series with values. Got them. Thanks family.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:00pmUmmm i guess he would be talkin about… Jon Corzine, george soros, the kennedys, john kerry and thersa hienze, george clooney, robert rubin, steve rattner, the solyndra boys, the union boss’s, jeffry emelt and GE, the Obamas and their Bundlers..Hollywood, and HIMSELF… ok then…
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:58pmHey Georgie .. we are a REPUBLIC .. I knew you were a liberal .. didn’t know I guess how flamming .. you should give most of your wealth away (and I mean all but what will provide a yearly median income of most Americans) then we’ll talk.
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 11:03pmYes we are a republic, at least for now. The kind of democracy he is talking about is nothing more than mob rule. Mobs, like OWS.
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 3:22amDarth Lucas wants the Empire, not a Republic…
Report Post »10-32inIdaho
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 12:28pmThe Empire started out as a republic. Watch the movie again and his position makes sense. The evil empire wanted total control, he views the US as the empire.
Report Post »amerbur
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:56pmIt is not the capitalist that have purchased the Government idiot. They are too busy working, it is your socialist pals who are manipulating the markets and buying votes from the union workers. You are blind and need to take a class on economics.
Report Post »PJL
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:55pmWhat?
Report Post »Patriotme
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:54pmOkay, George. Since capitalism has been so bad for you, give your billions away to charity, then.
Report Post »txjb
Posted on January 20, 2012 at 10:53pmThere you go ! libs ramble on but have nothing to say .
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on January 21, 2012 at 3:13amLucas, has joined the ‘Evil Empire’! Darth Lucas… eh…
Think about it the Republic was a free capitalist system wasn’t it? The Rebels wanted to restore the Republic?
The Empire was a fascist regime… State Capitalism…
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