Visit our website: HTTP://WWW.STOPNATO.ORG.UK --------------------------------------------- [Although not mentioned below, the height of absurdism was reached when Clint Eastwood gave a rousing speach in his best movie cowboy drawl, were he said things like "These terrorists thought they'd make a nation of 300-million victims, they created a nation of 300-million heroes", and then ending with his angry reading of the first few lines of "America, America" which was then sung by all the assembled "stars". This event was in effect designed to blur the line btwn fantasy and reality in the average Americans mind even more then it already is as America prepares a war against an enemy whose only tangible form is a series of disjointed flickering video images! Not only did the commentators on September 11th perpetuate the idea that this was "like a movie" but all of Bushes actions since and choice of words has tried to solidify the idea that this is some type of action thriller America is involved in btwn a pure and unsullied America and some evil/faceless terrorists who are somehow associated to Islam. This latest "global charity telethon"(/propaganda ploy) was simply designed to concretize this idea in the mind of Americans.] Saturday, 22 September, 2001, 08:10 GMT 09:10 UK Stars in global charity telethon http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/entertainment/showbiz/newsid_1557000/1557441. stm The aim - to raise money and raise spirits Some of the biggest names in American entertainment have taken part in a two-hour televised concert to raise money for victims of last week's plane attacks in the United States. Thousands of TV and radio stations around the world broadcasted the star-studded telethon which took place simultaneously in New York and Los Angeles. Singer Bruce Springsteen opened the event with a new song, My City in Ruins, and he was followed by performers including Stevie Wonder, U2 and Mariah Carey. The stars told poignant stories of innocent people killed and heroic acts, while former heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali appealed to people not to target all Muslims in the wake of the attacks. Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks were among the stars making appeals, while Brad Pitt, Meg Ryan and Jack Nicholson took phone calls and donations from the public. Actors involved Jim Carrey Tom Cruise George Clooney Cameron Diaz Robert De Niro Clint Eastwood Calista Flockhart Kelsey Grammer Julia Roberts Tom Hanks Will Smith Robin Williams Brad Pitt Meg Ryan Jack Nicholson Adam Sandler Goldie Hawn Danny DeVito Al Pacino John Cusack Salma Hayek Chris Rock Sylvester Stallone Hanks said the artists and entertainers aimed to raise spirits and a lot of money for the victims' families. He paid tribute to the passengers who are believed to have fought with the hijackers on their flight, causing the airliner to crash in rural Pennsylvania instead of on Washington, the supposed target of the attack. "They likely saved our world from an even darker day, and more unthinkable horror," Hanks said. The show, called America: A Tribute to Heroes was broadcast on more than 35 TV networks and 8,000 radio stations in the US alone, and in more than 200 countries around the globe, including on BBC1 and ITV in the UK. Jim Carrey, who has already donated $1m (�686,000), plus Robert De Niro and Will Smith also took part in the show, which was a rare collaboration between the major US TV networks. Viewers were encouraged to phone in to pledge money during the show. Donations could also be made through the show's website. Celine Dion sang God Bless America Sylvester Stallone, John Cusack, Adam Sandler, Cindy Crawford and Al Pacino agreed to take pledges. Muhammad Ali made an emotional appeal on behalf of fellow Muslims for tolerance, at a time when there have been attacks and abuse against followers of Islam. "I'm a Muslim. I've been a Muslim for 20 years. I want the world to know the truth about Islam," Muhammad Ali said. "I wouldn't be here to represent Islam if it were the way the terrorists make it look...Islam is for peace." Musicians involved U2 Bon Jovi Mariah Carey Sheryl Crow Celine Dion Paul Simon Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Neil Young Enrique Iglesias Wyclef Jean Billy Joel Alicia Keys Willie Nelson Dixie Chicks Faith Hill Billy Joel Tom Petty The live special was broadcast from two studios in New York and Los Angeles, although producers refused to reveal the exact locations because of security fears. The show, which began on Friday at 2100 Eastern and Pacific time (0200 BST) will be repeated in the UK on Sunday night. The United Way's September 11th Fund will benefit from the donations. All stars donated their time, and the cost of the event, shown without commercial breaks, was covered by the TV networks. Financial donations to charities in America have soared in the aftermath of the disasters at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The televised appeal is likely to increase the flow of money even more. ------------------------------------------------- This Discussion List is the follow-up for the old stopnato @listbot.com that has been shut down ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9spWA Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [email protected] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
