Jodie Foster Slams Bush Admin At Penn Graduation

[Hissyspit]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060515/ap_en_ce/people_foster

Foster Quotes Eminem at Penn Graduation
By KATHY MATHESON, Associated Press Writer
Mon May 15, 7:13 PM ET

You can add rapping to the list of Jodie Foster's talents. The Oscar-winning actress spoke Monday at the University of Pennsylvania's commencement ceremonies, ending her address with the chorus of Eminem's "Lose Yourself" from "8 Mile," the semi-autobiographical 2002 film in which he starred.

Foster, who graduated from Ivy League rival Yale University in 1985, received an honorary doctor of arts degree.

She earned laughs from the graduates by taking pictures of them from the podium and then by recalling her own years at Yale. But she struck a serious note later, saying the country and world are worse off than they were four years ago, and challenging graduates to change that.

The U.S. "squandered" the goodwill and sympathy other nations offered after the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Foster said. She also criticized officials for the "disastrous and shameful" handling of Hurricane Katrina.

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"Everyone around me was really happy with what she said," Masters said, adding that quoting Eminem "was surprising, but I liked it."

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[Alamom]

1. I love Jodie Foster. I'm happy to hear she "Spoke Truth" and

it was appreciated. :applause:

[Divernan]

2. Foster received a standing ovation after her speech.

"Penn seniors had expressed skepticism and seemed underwhelmed by her selection as commencement speaker when it was announced earlier this year, but she received a standing ovation after her speech.

"Foster, 43, won Oscars for 1988's "The Accused" and 1991's "The Silence of the Lambs." She received nominations for her roles in 1976's "Taxi Driver" and 1994's "Nell."

"Aimee Masters, 22, who received her bachelor's degree in sociology and women's studies, said Foster was "really inspiring.""Everyone around me was really happy with what she said," Masters said, adding that quoting Eminem "was surprising, but I liked it."

"Comedian Yakov Smirnoff, who earned a master's degree in positive psychology, was among the approximately 6,000 graduates."

[rfranklin]

3. Repeat after me: In every way and every day, I am getting better and....

better....You are now a master of positive psychology.

[BoneDaddy]

4. Aw come on

don't be sooo negative, hehe.

[spooky3]

10. Why would students be "underwhelmed" by a very smart woman

an Academy award winner, one of the best in her field at acting and directing, and a fellow Ivy grad?

Who WOULD be good enough for the underwhelmed--Karl Rove?

I can only hope that journalist got that part of the story wrong.

[kestrel91316]

15. Because they were hoping for Jessica Simpson?

[spooky3]

17. lol!

[paparush]

5. MMmmmmmmm JODIE! Smart and Sexy

[LWolf]

6. At least they let her speak.

I wonder what would have happened if she were a lowly author or educator?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=219&topic_id=5038&mesg_id=5038

[Vidar]

7. Good for Jodie--hell of an actress & director.

[Hissyspit]

8. afternoon kick n/t

[Beaverhausen]

9. Excellent!

She has managed to not only escape the "child star" curse but has carved out an outstanding career while staying true to herself.

[Kurovski]

11. K&R for the words of JF.

[diamondsndust]

12. I wish someone wanted impress her again... n/t

[dalaigh lllama]

14. Very subtle. Heh, heh. n/t

[kestrel91316]

16. Agent Mike won't like that................

I, however, think it's hilarious...............and am wishing the same.

[Pachamama]

13. Yeah! U of Penn! My Alma Mater! Go Jodie! Go Quakers!

:bounce: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause:

[Ilsa]

18. But, but Laura says everyone she meets LOVES W! eom

[lonestarnot]

19. Wooooooodamnwhooo! I knew I loved that woman!