While gunowners and their lobby may be very much on the mind of Washington and state politicians, we are probably pretty much discounted by other segments of society.

 

This morning I was reading the rationalizations from Hollywood as to why their big action stars last movies flopped. We have schwarzeneggar's "The Last Stand", which only took in $7.2M on opening weekend, and more to the point, Stallone's "Bullet to the Head" which eeked out a mere $4.5M.

 

Excuses heard were the fact that the stars were aging and were unfamiliar to a younger movie-going audience. There were too many action movies in the marketplace, thus diluting the impact. The movies themselves were bad vehicles for these particular stars.

 

Nowhere was it mentioned or even hinted at - especially in the case of Stallone, that maybe movie goers - especially those that are also gunowners - are getting a little tired of watching actors use their noteriety as a bully-pulpit to promote an anti-gun agenda, and then bank their millions from films showing them using the very "weapons of war" they railed against. It's the epitome of hypocrisy.

 

I would like to think that we have enough clout to really have figured into the flops mentioned above. While that probably isn't the reality, it is a little hard to ignore the timing of Stallone coming out in favor of Feinstein's AWB, the opening of "Bullet to the Head" and the ultimate flop that it was.

 

It is too bad that we are so engaged in writing politician's, in fighting for our very being, that we can't direct some of our efforts in putting the lid on Hollywood hypocrisy and actors that think their fame qualifies them to spew forth on social and political issues.

 

Rant off.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Well written Bob. We should focus on the elite after we get through the poop storm we are in now.

 

Ant

Well written Bob. We should focus on the elite after we get through the poop storm we are in now.

 

Ant

 

Ant, you stole my thoughts on this subject. The best time to rally for this cause will be right/soon after we let our voices by heard on Friday! While the "Troops" still hear the rallying cry is the time to go after the Elitists. Bob is right, some of the reason that those movies flopped is that the Silent Majority stayed home and yawned, in preparation for the National Day of Being Pissed-Off enough to show-up & be COUNTED.

 

O-K, my rant off too!

 

See you Friday Bro!

 

Dave

While gunowners and their lobby may be very much on the mind of Washington and state politicians, we are probably pretty much discounted by other segments of society.

 

This morning I was reading the rationalizations from Hollywood as to why their big action stars last movies flopped. We have schwarzeneggar's "The Last Stand", which only took in $7.2M on opening weekend, and more to the point, Stallone's "Bullet to the Head" which eeked out a mere $4.5M.

 

Excuses heard were the fact that the stars were aging and were unfamiliar to a younger movie-going audience. There were too many action movies in the marketplace, thus diluting the impact. The movies themselves were bad vehicles for these particular stars.

 

Nowhere was it mentioned or even hinted at - especially in the case of Stallone, that maybe movie goers - especially those that are also gunowners - are getting a little tired of watching actors use their noteriety as a bully-pulpit to promote an anti-gun agenda, and then bank their millions from films showing them using the very "weapons of war" they railed against. It's the epitome of hypocrisy.

 

I would like to think that we have enough clout to really have figured into the flops mentioned above. While that probably isn't the reality, it is a little hard to ignore the timing of Stallone coming out in favor of Feinstein's AWB, the opening of "Bullet to the Head" and the ultimate flop that it was.

 

It is too bad that we are so engaged in writing politician's, in fighting for our very being, that we can't direct some of our efforts in putting the lid on Hollywood hypocrisy and actors that think their fame qualifies them to spew forth on social and political issues.

 

Rant off.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

I have been picking and choosing with who and on what I spend my money because of their politics for a very long time. From Sharon Stone to George Clooney to Whoopi Goldberg to Madonna to Bruce Springsteen to Bon Jovi; I have refused to spend money on anything these ass-hats profit from for a very long time. I don't care what your politics is until you try to force your beliefs upon me and my beliefs. Many here will not do business with Progressive Insurance for the same reason. For how many years did we collectively shun S&W for their 2000 deal with HUD and Andrew Cuomo? I think it is a bigger problem for them than anyone would like to admit.

While gunowners and their lobby may be very much on the mind of Washington and state politicians, we are probably pretty much discounted by other segments of society.

 

This morning I was reading the rationalizations from Hollywood as to why their big action stars last movies flopped. We have schwarzeneggar's "The Last Stand", which only took in $7.2M on opening weekend, and more to the point, Stallone's "Bullet to the Head" which eeked out a mere $4.5M.

 

Excuses heard were the fact that the stars were aging and were unfamiliar to a younger movie-going audience. There were too many action movies in the marketplace, thus diluting the impact. The movies themselves were bad vehicles for these particular stars.

 

Nowhere was it mentioned or even hinted at - especially in the case of Stallone, that maybe movie goers - especially those that are also gunowners - are getting a little tired of watching actors use their noteriety as a bully-pulpit to promote an anti-gun agenda, and then bank their millions from films showing them using the very "weapons of war" they railed against. It's the epitome of hypocrisy.

 

Hollywood has always been elitist and hypocritical.. not just about guns, but almost everything.

 

Me? I refuse to spend good money on a crappy movie.. I'm not going to stomach current theater prices to watch a movie that I would feel ripped off getting from Redbox.

I wonder if there is a facebook page for these trailers/ movies. maybe we can flood them with our opinion.

 

I do agree with what PB has said. He always seems to hit the nail on the head.

 

Anthony, maybe we should include a little bit of the elite in our quest now. They actually hurt our cause.

Not a FB person, but check and see if Lionsgate Films has a page. The movie itself probably does also.

 

BTW, Bruce Willis has come out against any further gun laws. A Jersey boy that gets it right. I will go to see his latest Die Hard movie.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

While gunowners and their lobby may be very much on the mind of Washington and state politicians, we are probably pretty much discounted by other segments of society.

 

This morning I was reading the rationalizations from Hollywood as to why their big action stars last movies flopped. We have schwarzeneggar's "The Last Stand", which only took in $7.2M on opening weekend, and more to the point, Stallone's "Bullet to the Head" which eeked out a mere $4.5M.

 

Excuses heard were the fact that the stars were aging and were unfamiliar to a younger movie-going audience. There were too many action movies in the marketplace, thus diluting the impact. The movies themselves were bad vehicles for these particular stars.

 

Nowhere was it mentioned or even hinted at - especially in the case of Stallone, that maybe movie goers - especially those that are also gunowners - are getting a little tired of watching actors use their noteriety as a bully-pulpit to promote an anti-gun agenda, and then bank their millions from films showing them using the very "weapons of war" they railed against. It's the epitome of hypocrisy.

 

I would like to think that we have enough clout to really have figured into the flops mentioned above. While that probably isn't the reality, it is a little hard to ignore the timing of Stallone coming out in favor of Feinstein's AWB, the opening of "Bullet to the Head" and the ultimate flop that it was.

 

It is too bad that we are so engaged in writing politician's, in fighting for our very being, that we can't direct some of our efforts in putting the lid on Hollywood hypocrisy and actors that think their fame qualifies them to spew forth on social and political issues.

 

Rant off.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

I applaud you for writing this piece! I have been preaching the same regarding elitist hypocrites to anyone willing to listen. Good job Sir!

Excellent Bob!

 

Good for Bruce Willis! Had the benefit of meeting him in-person last year thanks to my FFL (whole different story). Rather genuine, average guy!

First off, I do think there is way too much glorification of senseless violence in this country, and frankly I don't find it interesting, esepcially when I know these kind of movies are where most gun-grabbers get their information about guns from. That and I honestly would cringe whenever I saw the commercials, and then remember that these guys were anti-gun people. Yet they are glorifying the violence they think guns cause. Get the fugg out of here.

I am a child of the '80s action flicks and I would like to think that I am normal. I was brought up in a pacifist household even though my father was a Vietnam Vet. Most of the men in my family are vets and outdoorsmen. I was taught to shoot at an early age by the family and continued a bit through my teen years through various BSA programs. I recognize the fact that movies are made to make money and that there is fiction and embelishment in the portrayal of violence on screen. I'm here today as a result of an epiphany after a series of events that the good guys might not be around or even able to get to you should trouble occur. I was raised to be, among many things, self reliant and respectful to my fellow man.

 

Summary: It's how you were raised and what your view of the world is that matters. We each control our own destiny.