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John wayne said this.......
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I know all about that. In the late Twenties, when I was a sophomore at USC, I was a socialist myself—but not when I left. The average college kid idealistically wishes everybody could have ice cream and cake for every meal. But as he gets older and gives more thought to his and his fellow man's responsibilities, he finds that it can't work out that way—that some people just won't carry their load ... I believe in welfare—a welfare work program. I don't think a fella should be able to sit on his backside and receive welfare. I'd like to know why well-educated idiots keep apologizing for lazy and complaining people who think the world owes them a living. I'd like to know why they make excuses for cowards who spit in the faces of the police and then run behind the judicial sob sisters. I can't understand these people who carry placards to save the life of some criminal, yet have no thought for the innocent victim.


he also said this............

It is important for you to know that I am a registered Democrat and, to my knowledge, share none of the political views espoused by Duke. However, whether he is ill disposed or healthy, John Wayne is far beyond the normal political sharp shooting in this community. Because of his courage, his dignity, his integrity, and because of his talents as an actor, his strength as a leader, his warmth as a human being throughout his illustrious career, he is entitled to a unique spot in our hearts and minds. In this industry, we often judge people, sometimes unfairly, by asking whether they have paid their dues. John Wayne has paid his dues over and over, and I'm proud to consider him a friend and am very much in favor of my Government recognizing in some important fashion the contribution that Mr. Wayne has made

he sounds stoned though.

He said this little tidbit also...........

I believe in white supremacy, until the blacks are educated to a point of responsibility. I don't believe giving authority and positions of leadership and judgment to irresponsible people ... I don't feel we did wrong in taking this great country away from [the Native Americans] ... Our so-called stealing of this country from them was just a matter of survival. There were great numbers of people who needed new land, and the Indians were selfishly trying to keep it for themselves.


I still like him. Smiley_emoticons_smile
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.
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#2
He was one of the very few people I would have walked accros the street to shake his hand
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#3
John Wayne said this about himself?

It is important for you to know that I am a registered Democrat and, to my knowledge, share none of the political views espoused by Duke. However, whether he is ill disposed or healthy, John Wayne is far beyond the normal political sharp shooting in this community. Because of his courage, his dignity, his integrity, and because of his talents as an actor, his strength as a leader, his warmth as a human being throughout his illustrious career, he is entitled to a unique spot in our hearts and minds. In this industry, we often judge people, sometimes unfairly, by asking whether they have paid their dues. John Wayne has paid his dues over and over, and I'm proud to consider him a friend and am very much in favor of my Government recognizing in some important fashion the contribution that Mr. Wayne has made

I think it's you who's stoned, Maggot!

John Wayne was a conservative Republican his whole adult life and never had severe dementia - he knew who he was.

He did make those statements about blacks and native Americans, but apparently had a strong affinity for Hispanics. He was married three times, all three women were Hispanic (he was fluent in Spanish and his tomb stone epitaph is in Spanish, IIRC).

My dad was a fan of his. I don't agree with some of what he espoused, but I liked some of his movies and the strength of his characters.
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#4
I loved him as Rooster Cogburn in True Grit.

Very likeable character.

Last line of the movie, as he's saying goodbye to Baby Sister:

"Well, come and see a fat old man sometime."

He then jumps the fence on his horse.

Great end to the movie.
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#5
Probably repeating myself, but had John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Chill Wills, John Ford (director) plus cast and crew fly back and forth on my flights from L.A. via El Paso to San Antonio, Texas while filming "The Alamo," in 1959. John Wayne and I conversed about his movie, The High and the Mighty, wanting to know if I had seen it (I had). He also lit my cigarette in lounge area. sigh.... He wore his brown leather jacket with fringes. Several times his son, Pat,flew with us as well as his wife at the time, Maria, and his then 5 year old daughter. Filming was in Brackettsville, TX outside of S.A.
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He ain't heavy, he's my brother.
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#7
more more more Blueberry Hill. Great recount of events.
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(05-09-2014, 08:24 PM)blueberryhill Wrote: Probably repeating myself, but had John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Chill Wills, John Ford (director) plus cast and crew fly back and forth on my flights from L.A. via El Paso to San Antonio, Texas while filming "The Alamo," in 1959. John Wayne and I conversed about his movie, The High and the Mighty, wanting to know if I had seen it (I had). He also lit my cigarette in lounge area. sigh.... He wore his brown leather jacket with fringes. Several times his son, Pat,flew with us as well as his wife at the time, Maria, and his then 5 year old daughter. Filming was in Brackettsville, TX outside of S.A.

Thats freaking great! I get good vibes from you blue. Smiley_emoticons_smile Great experience no doubt.
He ain't heavy, he's my brother.
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[Image: life-is-hards2.jpg?w=610]

Sometimes I question whether that's ^ true or not.

Less fulfilling? Highly likely, IMO. Harder? IDK.
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