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    Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"

    Emma Thompson's Name To Be Removed From Polanski Petition This Week

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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Dear Yann,

    Shut the fuck up you reprehensible teensy-minded little rapist-apologist asshole.

    You sir, are aptly named as we find you incredibly boring. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    A petition tourist, what? Please, Monsieur Moix, let me send you a postcard from Saint-Shut-the-frack-up. It's a lovely little villa off the coast of Le-rape-is-mal, near Cheque-du-realité. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    I'm a little surprised more people haven't joined in "jumping off the bandwagon" they accidentally caught while innocently trying to catch a taxi. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Does anyone in France actually give a rat's ass what this idiot says? One of the comments said not, but I want to discuss this more, because I want people who know about him to expand on exactly what kind of a stupid douche he is. Clearly, his idea of morality is, "People who get between me and my friends and whatever we want are bad. Everything else is fine." #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @MissNormaDesmond: that and he makes pretty weak metaphors. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @MissNormaDesmond: What can I say about BHL? He's so dreamy that Angelo Rinaldi (a French writer and critic) nicknamed him the most beautiful cleavage of all Paris. Historian Pierre Vidal-Naquet (a classicist, but also author of a history of the Jewish people, a WW2 resistant, and opponent to colonisation and the Algerian war when that kind of public position could land you in serious trouble with the French government -- you know, the ideal type of the intellectuel engagé and honorable man) considered him an impostor. Raymond Aron thought he was a lightweight and intellectually dishonest.

    BHL spent years trying to engage Pierre Bourdieu on TV. Bourdieu, who had no time for that clown, refused and explained that it would be too much of an honor for BHL. The moron, peeved, attacked Bourdieu for being afraid of him (and problably antisemitic, to boot, because that's BHL's favourite invective -- and a very effective silencing tactic.)

    But he's very rich and extremely well-connected, is friends with (or has influence on) most TV people, newspaper owners and several publishers, which means that he always has a tribune to speak despite what people think of him.

    If you read French, there's an excellent (and well-documented) book on what kind of person he is and how he gets away with being such an intellectual bully: "BHL - Une Imposture Française" (a French Imposture) by Olivier Toscer and Nicolas Beau. It was published three years ago and sold well, despite a certain media blackout due to BHL's connections. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Arginusae: No, sorry, that was unclear of me, I didn't mean Lévy, I meant Yann Moix, the idiot responsible for the quote above. I was already aware of Lévy's preeminence as a feminine hygiene product. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @MissNormaDesmond: Heh. Damn, that will teach me to write looong-winded comments.

    Yann Moix? No, no one takes him seriously, but he's not even controversial. His books and films are just regularly panned (the word "mediocre" is recurrent), with the exception of one, er, reviewer, i.e. his mentor BHL, but it's not even like there's anything to debate about, you know? BHL at least has his network of friends and backscratchers and is quite influential, so he's worth taking on.

    Yann Moix is just one of the minions. He was "discovered" by BHL, he writes essays for BHL's revue, he writes reviews praising BHL's latest book or documentary of whatever, he sometimes writes songs for BHL's wife,....just you average toady. He's inconsequential. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Petition tourism? Has she done this with any other petitions?

    And how is petition tourism worthy of lifelong banning from petitions, while CHILD RAPE IS OK?? #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @pesematology: yes, he's stressing the shit out of Emma's "tourism" but he doesn't add why this matters in relation to Polanski's defense. It comes off as way too personal. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @cinematheques: So, how many petition "tours" equate to one child rape? I want to see an exchange rate graph here. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Of course he'd say something stupid like this. It's not like he can argue the content of the petition, which is pro child rape. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    I've never understood why admitting that you made a mistake and now, based on new information, your opinion has changed, is regarded as weak or stupid. Takes courage. She's got it. And frankly "Madame Emma" sounds scornful. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Ginmar Rienne: Ever since the whole "flip-flop" noise got made over Kerry's change of heart over the war during the '04 election, I've noticed it becoming incorporated as a cultural meme. And it's troubling. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @MsFeasance: I have as well, and it's worrisome. Personally, I change my stance on political views quite often as new information comes to light. I know more now than I did 5 years ago. I used to support the Iraq war, but knowing what I know now I don't. It's called forming a logical conclusion based on the information now, and as long as someone can come out and say, "yes, I believed that back then, but in light of this evidence I have changed my mind and think that this other thing is right" I have no problem with it. It shows maturity and intelligence. I'm sad that Emma Thompson signed the petition in the first place but I'm glad she's making it right. It takes a lot of strength to come out and say you made a mistake and to face whackjobs like this idiot who whines when you do. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @MsFeasance: I think there's a huge difference between changing your mind based on new information and "flip-flop"ing. Emma Thompson reviewed the information and decided she was originally wrong. She didn't just suddenly change her mind because nothing. Good for her. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @coreybear66: Which was exactly my point. The Bush camp used "flip-flopping" as a meme to discredit Kerry for changing his mind re: the war based on new information, and ever since then, the cultural meme has been hardcore "stick with your guns or go home." "Flip-flopping" as a sign of weakness really doesn't exist, IMO. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @MsFeasance: It also encourages unthinking conformism. Somehow being true to your principles now means toeing the party line in every case. Questioning a platform or creed or whatever is now a sign of weakness or indecision rather than independence.

    Though, of course, when someone like Palin goes out of her way to push ideology against reasoned judgment, then she's called a maverick and a free thinker. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/11/09

    @MsFeasance: For the most part, I agree with you. However, there are some people who really do flip-flop. Adrianna Huffington is an example. She was super-liberal, got married, became ultra-conservative, got devorced, and now she's liberal again. Women need to realize that they don't need to take their husband's ideology.

    However, Emma Thompson is NOT an example of this. Which, I believe, was your original point. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    I don't think this French guy is serious about petitioning her future petition participation after a petition convinced her to unpetition the petition. I think he just got confused about what the word "petition" means because we've all said it so many times that it no longer sounds like a real word. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @rodmanstreet: That's the only explanation that makes any sense. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Whatever. When was the last time a celebrity publicly changed their mind on receiving new information (you know, the way it logically ought to be done, rather than the inane 'stick to your guns' ideal that most people currently use)? I have liked Emma Thompson's work for a long time. I was hurt by her inclusion on the petition. I am not only ecstatic that she changed her mind, I deeply respect that she did it, not because of pressure from either side, but by considering the facts. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    that translation is not exactly correct. it needs a very french "huhhuhhuuuh!" laugh at the end. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Fermez la bouche, douche. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @yeahisaidit: Haha, that cracked me up, thanks! #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Only idiots refuse to reconsider their opinions in the light of new and more accurate information. Yann Moix should go sit on the Maginot line. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    So, now they're trying to shame her for having a differing opinion. Classy. Those Polanski supporters really respect a woman's right to say no, don't they? #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Elizabooth: Oh man, ultimate burn. Well played. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Elizabooth: COTD! #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Elizabooth: You are my hero. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    I would like to sign a petition to keep Yann Moix from signing a petition to keep Emma Thompson from signing petitions. BURN! #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: Yeah, well maybe Yann Moix will sign a petition to keep you from signing petitions to keep him from signing petitions to to keep Emma Thompson from signing petitions. THEN WHAT WILL YOU DO? #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    @egg cream: FUCK! #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Pro-Polanski Camp Accuses Emma Thompson Of "Petition Tourism"
    Doesn't Thompson get any child rape support group points for mentioning that Polanski is a charming friend, popular people are all signing the "If you don't support child rape, then you're so not cool" petition, and Polanski has suffered already? That's got to be worth something. Perhaps a "Who doesn't want to fuck little girls?" bumper sticker? Or some sort of ringtone? Something! #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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    11/10/09

    @Andalucía: In the ringtone dept., I think the "Why don't you just shut up?" should make a comeback here. #emmathompsonromanpolanski
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