tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post7189447399394393922..comments2023-10-22T03:07:32.340-05:00Comments on Pulp Friction: Karen Zipdrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10394557801356007952noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-55327966829396354972007-12-10T23:21:00.000-06:002007-12-10T23:21:00.000-06:00Emeril LagasseHeidi Klum and SealAnyone who's ever...Emeril Lagasse<BR/>Heidi Klum and Seal<BR/>Anyone who's ever purchased six or more bottles of Crystal in one evening in a bar<BR/>Anyone who drives a Hummer<BR/>Anyone who has season tickets to watch pro football or basketball teams<BR/>Anyone who can afford a vacation house at the beach<BR/>Anyone who can afford a rehab stint at Betty FordKaren Zipdrivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394557801356007952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-70802770019960643702007-12-05T14:30:00.000-06:002007-12-05T14:30:00.000-06:00Warren BuffettAmerican Idol judgesany pro sports a...Warren Buffett<BR/>American Idol judges<BR/>any pro sports athlete<BR/>any soap opera or TV series stars<BR/>pretty much everyone in Hollywood<BR/>The Walton family of WalMart infamydguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-42480045453943733492007-12-04T19:10:00.000-06:002007-12-04T19:10:00.000-06:00Big Sis is right. Our society has become so crooke...Big Sis is right. Our society has become so crooked we have started to question the motives of anyone who's famous -and- altruistic.<BR/>Look at the way the media flipped out when they learned Oprah's Girl's Academy in Africa employed a molester-they were too quick to pronounce the school as a failed plan and eager to imply that Oprah wasn't really hands-on. She had to bust her ass to restore the school's (and her own) credibility.<BR/>In this case, I think Brad Pitt was wise to insist these homes be designed with low maintenence, sustainable environmental amenities as an example of not only improving life for the disenfranchised, but elevating their living conditions to make them an inspiration for anyone in a position to create housing for the poor.<BR/>It's really a good news story in a world that's become enured to suffering and hardship.<BR/>I can think of several millionaire celebrities with dented public images who'd be crazy NOT to chip in the entire $150,000 cost of just one house. They include:<BR/>Britney Spears<BR/>Lindsay Lohan<BR/>Paris Hilton<BR/>Jessica Simpson<BR/>Nicole Ritchie<BR/>Tom Cruise<BR/>Amy Winehouse<BR/>O.J Simpson<BR/>Michael Vicks<BR/>Rosie O'Donnell<BR/>Ellen DeGeneris<BR/>PeeWee Herman<BR/>Whitney Houston<BR/>Bobby Brown<BR/>George W. Bush<BR/>Nancy Reagan<BR/>Karl Rove<BR/>Dick Cheney<BR/>Michael Chertoff<BR/>Donald Trump...who else?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-67837666954059933492007-12-04T18:29:00.000-06:002007-12-04T18:29:00.000-06:00Then I stand corrected. Helping those who don't h...Then I stand corrected. Helping those who don't have equal access to resources is good and shouldn't be questioned. I'm so used to there being an angle or scam anymore I guess I've forgotten that there are still decent human beings out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-6903531461590446482007-12-04T09:28:00.000-06:002007-12-04T09:28:00.000-06:00I heard Pitt interviewed last night on NPR and was...I heard Pitt interviewed last night on NPR and was very impressed--they're really trying to create better homes for the people who need them. I too wish that the other celebs who make millions per year would give even one million to Pitt's project.dguzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811101661607351661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-85762380989361650952007-12-03T21:44:00.000-06:002007-12-03T21:44:00.000-06:00The pricetag includes the latest in environmentall...The pricetag includes the latest in environmentally sound building amenities including solar power and energy saving appliances, heating and air conditioning.<BR/>The houses average 1,200 square feet and some have more than one or two bedrooms.<BR/>I can see the reasoning behind wanting cheaper dwellings, but I think Brad Pitt is trying to make the 9th Ward more than just a rebuilt ghetto filled with cheaply made cracker boxes, so that returned residents can share a pride that might inspire other builders in the area to raise the living expectations of other 9th Ward inhabitants.<BR/>I wish other nouveau riche celebrities like Kanye West and other hip hop artists would pony up $5 million of their money to follow suit in their own communities.<BR/>Bush has proven we Americans are on our own in terms of rebuilding the infrastructure of America. If everyone in America donated just $10 to The Pink Project, it could become a miraculous change in the way Americans look at charitable contributions.<BR/>I think Brad Pitt's selfless idea will make him a national hero, without that even being his motive.<BR/>His stock sure rose in my book.Karen Zipdrivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10394557801356007952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-42445124593692943182007-12-03T19:17:00.000-06:002007-12-03T19:17:00.000-06:00i am usually suspicious when celebrities do things...i am usually suspicious when celebrities do things like this -- this time i am not --- brad is ponying up $5 MILLION of his own money (acc'd to the Today Show) for this project.....<BR/><BR/>there are some real celebs..... brad seems like one of them...Distributorcaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149154929149577121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-16864534003803411992007-12-03T17:34:00.000-06:002007-12-03T17:34:00.000-06:00It costs $150,000 per little bitty dwelling? Habi...It costs $150,000 per little bitty dwelling? Habitat for Humanity is building some great places here in Texas for $60,000 and they have more than one bedroom. Personally I'd rather see him build twice as many, with bedrooms for more than one person, and leave out a few of the extravagant greens. Its not like it snows in La.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3207551.post-56622016642218667852007-12-03T17:25:00.000-06:002007-12-03T17:25:00.000-06:00I've been seeing blurbs about Brad's projects on t...I've been seeing blurbs about Brad's projects on tv. Sounds wonderful and I'm so happy its in the USA. This kind of news makes me feel good, for a change.<BR/>I wonder if Oprah is going to get involved and help out the poorest of poor she can see from her penthouse?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com