John Cusack Talks About "War, Inc" (VIDEO)

John Cusack talked about his new baby, "War, Inc," with Craig Ferguson earlier this week. The movie opens next Friday in New York and LA.

Watch John talk "War, Inc" and read more about the film here, here, here and here. Be sure to leave a comment, too, and tell us your commenter ID if you email for a ticket

See the film's trailer:

Comments

[jesuswazasocialist]

For the life of me (as an Australian, who lives with Universal Health Care) I can never understand why Americans think Universal Health Care is some sort of Communist plot.

WalMart is more an Communist plot, due to it selling goods at low prices (crap goods by the way) that once where made in America by American hands.

China has taken countless manufacturing jobs from countless Americans but you dont hear an out cry from Americans over this issue.

[Agentlady007]

-I don't think Jesus knew what the word "socialist" meant. BTW, the amount of jobs China's people could give American by building some of their manufacturing companies here, might balance our problems.

[researcher]

great quote. in communism man exploits man in capitalism it is the other way around.

i have stated this for years capitalism has to self destruct just like communism did.

most americans dont have a clue this is so. neither the demos or repubs know this.

also the interviewer state he thinks people confuse capitalism with democracy.

capitalism is an economic system democracy is the will of the people in action.

capitalism by its very nature is designed to exploit all people for profits.

brainwashed americans think capitalism and democracy are one and the same.

the good news due to karma both communism and capitalism must self destruct.

the laws of the universe outweigh the greed of man.

[jesuswazasocialist]

America doesn't make the world free for democracy at all.

The US makes the World Free for Capitalism and American business interests.

[Tyrione]

Part II:

Adam Smith was for a balanced Economy of True Free Market Capitalism but made it clear that a limited Government had a solemn duty to watch over the market to maintain its natural order of competition and distribution of wealth amongst at least three distinct classes of economic wealth.

Wealth of Nations [An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of Wealth of Nations]

Introduction and Plan of the Work

The annual*1 labour of every nation is the fund which originally supplies it with all the necessaries and conveniencies of life*2 which it annually consumes, and which consist always either in the immediate produce of that labour, or in what is purchased with that produce from other nations. I.I.1
------------

The annual labour of every nation is the fund which originally supplies it with all the necessaries and conveniencies of life.

-----------

A reasoned Person would debate that Health Care is a necessary part of that supply for every nation and not a convenience nor a luxury.

People either gloss over Smith or clearly should be shot for misrepresenting the man's premise. When you take into account this BASIC REQUIREMENT the entire scope of his inquiry has a completely balanced and reasoned view on being a doctrine as a guide or forwarning of the balance of a Nation's Wealth.

[Tyrione]

We DO NOT HAVE A FREE MARKET TRUE CAPITALIST MARKET SYSTEM.

A Democratic Republic with a true Capitalist Free Market demands dozens, if not hundreds of competitors vying for the Consumer Consumption. We don't have it. We have Oligopolies that dictate standards and lobby Congress to keep that leash on the Market to serve their own Greed.

As a Libertarian of it's original sense [Classical Liberalism of Adam Smith and Sir Thomas Paine] I vomit every time I read about a libertaran [note the lower case] who cite Smith and the Free Market but either ignore the man's premise and just get to the twisted notion of what they interpret his work to mean or only cite Thomas Paine and Jefferson when it's related to the Bill of Rights and States Rights alone.

Cookie cutter a greatest hits from brilliant minds destroys their context and entire Philosophies.

[BaNaNaZ1970]

John Cusak is a phenomenal actor. I've seen his work since way back when. I'm glad that he has gone where others really won't. I definitely want to see this. Keep up the great work. Maria aka bananaz1970 aka [e-mail]

[spanishbombs]

Grosse Point Blank was pure genius. The writing is beyond smart. As a bonus, Cusack got to work with Joe Strummer on the music before his sad passing. The world was a better place with Joe Strummer in it.

[OsamaBushLadin]

Good Lord. I guess the only way that horse faced beast can get in the movies is riding on her marginally talented brother's coattails.

[spanishbombs]

Joan Cusack stole Grosse Point Blank. Academy award stuff.

[Badge]

Go John. NSPI.org

[Agentlady007]

In Communism man exploits government, I get it. This is why this man is a star.

I hope he respects politicians and never becomes one.

[querencia]

Way to go John. Trailer promises a relevant, pointed, funny ride. What the best of your work always seems to be. Can't wait to see the whole film.

[amberbreeC]

I am psyched to see this movie. I have been waiting for it, ever since I caught first rumour of it being made. And like others have said, John and Joan always work so well together. They are like PB & J.
I love puns and satire. But, despite the dark humour, I think this will open viewers minds a bit.

[nintynine]

I admire what John is doing and applaud him in his efforts to bring awareness to the America people. We the people need to stand up and fight for honesty in our gov"t. It's been missing for too long.
Humor is the best medicine, make me laugh!

[soothwriter]

Who could not but love a business where your customers pay top prices with other people's money for products that they deliberately destroy almost as soon as they get them and then come right back for more. Beautiful in its direct simplicity.

[LenoDisruptors]

This clip has got to be the most intelligent, substantive, and rational conversation between a comedian host and a celebrity in late-night talk show history! For once they were actually talking about real things instead of just the celeb's vacation or an anecdote about walking the dog. Ferguson totally turned it into a worthwhile discussion; how brave of him. Cusack showed he's extremely well-informed.

[saltpeter]

This actually reminds me of the kind of discourse that one would find on an old episode of Dick Cavitt, Tom Snyder, or even Mike Douglas; back when adults talked to each other on television like adults,and didn't behave like screaming children or whoring machines trying to sell everything but the truth.

Now, pundits and celebrities alike think that the audience has the mental capacity of a 15 year-old and couldn't possibly understand historical references like Trotsky or discussions about the fallacy that is "free trade" and "the open market". If we start to ignore the screaming matches that pass for political discourse in this country and stop indulging that 15-year-old in us that wants only cotton candy for the brain then maybe we'd begin to see more intelligent discussions like this in our media.

[rini]

Yes,

you're right. I have only been exposed to a little of that sort of intelligent banter, via old footage (yeah, I'm saying that I'm not that old, but I am somewhat old....42.) But, it's true! It's so refreshing to hear brains in full throttle, without restraint. I love it! It even seemed like the audience got it, but perhaps they were being polite.

[Agentlady007]

I like John Cusack. He's completey in his prime.

[Agentlady007]

I meant John Cusack is completely in his prime and I know this despite my speed typing skills ( or not) cus I don't rewrite my writing. I usually am perfect, like the piano, except these editors are not fixing my spelling mistakes as they print in seconds what I write, so I need this to go to print and you all figure it out anyway- and I prmise top slow down and be patient. Maybe go to a week spa to find myself. Ha ha/ Oh, did you see John Cusack in 'Money For Nothing'? - Good movie. You can find it on Amazon.com He is in his prime, and I am so glad he is so handsome still. Dark and tall and handsome. Is he married? I never did 007 his profile. Not that it matters. He is good friends with Matthew Broderick. Did you see their film together w/ Anthony Hopkins?

[gegsy]

Ha