Drew Barrymore: Obama Made Me Cry

Drew Barrymore told the November issue of Bazaar that Barack Obama made her cry.

"When I heard him speak about a gay person never having to sit outside the hospital room with their loved one sick inside, I burst into tears because so many people I care about are homosexual and it was profound to have someone be sensitive to that. That's the kind of world I want to live in, where we're not holding our own principles in judgment above someone or against someone."

She added, "It's the first time I've really admitted I'm a Democrat."

She also calls Republican candidate John McCain "is a good person, and he does care, but he has voted against things that are shocking as far as people's liberties and economic choices."

On Sarah Palin:
"I think people realize the intention of the choice."

On voting:
"I was raised in a family -- well, no family, really, so no one talked to me about politics or why voting is important. So my way to educate myself was driving around America and filming all sorts of people with different mind-sets.... I became an avowed voter and feel it is really important to engage other people in it."

On dating:
"I've been single for months now, and I've turned my attention towards my passions, my friends and the causes I believe in.

"I've learned to put myself second. I've had a couple of fun, frolicky relationships, but really, I got out of five-year-relationship and dated a few people here and there. Mostly it's been about learning who I am, not through a man, but for myself.

"I've been spending more time with my friends and doing more traveling with the U.N." -- she's been to Kenya twice -- "and challenging myself with work. I'm so happy with where my priorities are right now."

Comments

[avrillohan]

i love you...
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[goodgravy]

hey drew. guess what? obama has said on every occasion that he's been asked that he does not support marriage equality but, instead, civil unions which, as we all know, is just jim crow for the modern age.... separate but equal is how he likes us to live except, wait!. it's not equal at all because the federal govt. does not recognize same sex marriages, unions or partnerships so we get none of the tax, social security or legal benefits of marriage.

[roooth]

Actually, no, it's not Jim Crow. Imagine if we were talking about baptism, or communion. There is no way the government should legislate who is eligible for either of those, because they are strictly the provenance of the church. The difference is that, unlike marriage, baptism and communion have little or no societal or governmental implications. Marriage does. But does government have the authority to dictate to churches about marriage anymore than communion?So, how best to protect the rights of ALL citizens, but stay out of the church's business? Civil unions. Some churches will not recognize them, but, really, so what? Some churches don't recognize marriages that happen outside of their church anyway. Who cares?
In essence, a marriage license probably should be identified as a civil union license because it is really only saying that the law is being complied with. It's really only being called a "marriage" license out of tradition, and gay marriage is not really traditional - yet - but, it will.
Aren't you really getting upset that politicians aren't forcing religions to adapt their beliefs to yours?
I think that in this instance, you're unnecessarily conceding power to the churches that you don't need to give them. Who cares whether one church acknowledges your union? Other churches will marry you, and the government will acknowledge your union, so your rights are protected.
So what if the people who believe in the talking snake myth aren't on the same page?

[LibRS]

Anyone mad about the mortgage mess? If so, watch this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yj3YezuNuQo

[notb observer]

That video presents a very incomplete version of the story. There are too many significant details missing to be considered a credible chronology of how we got to where we are today.
Truth is, the "low income borrowers" were extremely reliable in paying off their mortgages. However, there were many middle income people who got into debt up to their eyeballs, buying home that they could not afford. The same way Bush & Co has been running the country, borrowing from China for wars the US could not afford.

[1099]

"Truth is, the "low income borrowers" were extremely reliable in paying off their mortgages"

That statement is total BS. As someone, who worked as a mortgage broker for years I can assure you that many of your "low income borrowers" were not reliable in paying off their mortgages for one simple reason; they never had the resources to pay their mortgages when they got their home loans in the first place. Many of these low income borrowers were able to purchase homes by signing adjustable mortgages with extremely low teaser rates which allowed them to purchase homes. It's simple math, the payments were started very low and then went up considerably as low income homeowners remained the same. Many of these people should never have gotten loans in the first place.

[Loki1967]

anyone havr drew's number I would love to date her!

[notb observer]

It doesn't work like that in Hollywood,
First you have to stalk her, THEN you can date her ;)

[Puller58]

Butterfaced bimbo. Get a girlfriend and move along.

[Lautenberg]

SHe is a sweet girl with a conscious. I guess when you have nothing to say you insult people Puller, but then again you still get less. You know as opposed to more

[HateLieCheatKillRepubWay]

Republicans only like bimbos when they are unqualified and run for VP.

[sammy50]

She is a sweet girl who is unconscious.

[IndomitableLion]

That was uncalled for..... shame on you!

[al92lt1]

Well said

[texastrixie]

Everytime Palin speaks, she makes me laugh so hard I get tears in my eyes, Is this the same thing?

[HateLieCheatKillRepubWay]

I have gotten so sick of hearing Palin's voice, I having been muting the TV of late.

[notb observer]

I heard Palin say that's what she does when she watches Tina Fey imitate her on SNL.
Since Tina does such a perfect imitation, I guess that means even Palin can't stand the sound of her own voice ;)

[sammy50]

No. It means you are retarded.

[zaffar786]

Homosexuality is a Major SIN!

[hilaritee]

what an original sentiment...thank you so much for enlightening us.

ps. major sins are listed in the tne commandments, and strangely enough homoseuality is not included.....hmmmm

[zaffar786]

It is listed in the Holy book of which 80% has been proven to be 100% correct !~

[zaffar786]

Homosexuality is e v i l / filthy and is mentioned in the Holy book as the devil's way..

[SocialistDistortion]

So is religion

[Mort]

So is judging others.

[stayinsouth1981]

I fully support my BFF and brother who help me shop. I am proud to be a yag lover.

[Pupadup4oBama]

let he who is without sin cast the first stone.

[Mort]

How do you type the sound of a quiverring lower lip and pouty face?

[HateLieCheatKillRepubWay]

Is the how the editor of the National Review, Rich Lowry (let's not talk about the 'other' things he was do too) did it ?

[ToddlerJ]

It's refreshing to see a child star really moving in good directions. Her work has improved over the years, and so has she.

[BritPatJax]

I can't believe what I heard on Hannity today. He was as usual going on and on about Obama's guilt by association and then spoke to the pollsters.­......they said to him that they thought that negative comments were not game changers. He seemed to be miffed at that......he said then that 30 days was a lifetime and maybe something would happen to change things. Then I just could not believe that he said that if Iran was bombed it would be a good thing for McCain....I did not catch whether he said that we might bomb or whether Israel might bomb but in any case it was clear that he was actually quite hoping that something of THAT nature would happen to help McCain get some ground on Obama. That HAS to be hammered by the Obama camp as being the mindset of a prominent Conservative radio host?

[TLV]

Sounds like Hannity needs a personal demonstration on HIS body of just what a bomb feels like so he can identify with his "friends-f­or-televis­ion," the Israelis.

[MTer]

Started out driving the other day and the channel had Hannity on. He was about to bust a gasket, almost to the point of screaming and being out of control. My husband just turned the radio down saying enough of his ranting.

[notb observer]

I'd prefer if he "got his" in THIS life.
For one, it would be entertaining, and two, the both of us are not headed to the same place, if you catch my drift ;)
Not that I believe in that bollocks, but just to make a point.

[Mikecoatl]

Charlie Black, a McCAIN ADVISOR (!) said something very similar months ago. Nothing Sean Hannity does or says surprises me anymore, nor do I worry about it. He'll get his, in this life or the next.

[kate99]

hannity is a fool and fact is that is the only thing that can save mcsame something massive terrorist attack in the USA god forbid or Iran do something like testing a nuclear bomb or Iran bombing them I don't see us doing it there would be a backlash against that after the whole Iraq war lies

[GaiusLucilius]

Sadly, I wouldn't rule that out, kate999. If any such "attack" transpires, I shall contribute to a thorough independent media investigation of the matter. They don't call it the "October surprise" for nothin'...

[nanton29]

Sean Hannity is very dangerous, he has been holding clandestine meetings on how to derail Obama's campaign by using huge smear tactics. His efforts have not yet taken hold because some of his own recruits are beginning to waiver sensing the senseless and destructive motive behind it. Hannity is expected to kick things off later this week. One word of advice to Sean, spew as much verbal hatred towards Barack as your heart desires, but I would caution in the most strenuous way possible that Sean will be held personally responsible if any physical harm was to befall Barack or his family as a result of his planned rantings.

[jazzartkitty]

I am so exhausted with the War Party...the Reich Wing.

[LadyLL]

Ur waaaay to funny queenanne...

[thecanadian]

This made me cry! CNN

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChIX-XHlZFw&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChIX-XHlZFw&feature=related

[BannedInBoston]

One minor correction. John McCain is NOT a good person (read the Rolling Stone cover story) and I'm tired of hearing people say that he is....

[thecanadian]

This is exactly what Obama kept warning McCain about.

"If you don't stop telling lies about me, I'll just have to start telling the truth about you." --Abraham Lincoln

[GaiusLucilius]

Exactly. I shall borrow that quote, thecanadaian. You are admirably familiar with US politics, being a Canadian!

[duchessdorleans]

No kidding there. Why is it that people keep having to go on about what a great, honorable guy he is, when clearly clearly he is not. He has accused o of being a child m0l.ester and a terr.orist. There is nothing good about Mc.Cain. He's out for number one no matter what, just like a spoiled, self absorbed child.

[mc2714]

Will everyone who cares where celebrities stand politically please raise your hand?

OK, now go away.

[TLV]

We all know someone in the business. Just because someone chooses to be in the entertainment industry does not make them less of full human being, or a politically involved person, a tax payer, or even a potentially a politician later on - Ronald Reagan for instance.

[GaiusLucilius]

Or Ahnold.

[loofa]

thank you. I get so tired of seeing people rant about celebs like they have no right to real thoughts and political involvement. It seems so jealous and cruel.

[Bkk]

As if celebrities have any less right to voice an opinion as you do typing away on your keyboard anonymously from home. Don't be mad just because they have a larger platform. You voice opinions, they voice opinions. What's the difference?

[Megaflow]

And yet... you read the article and commented on it. Look to yourself for the flaw.

[BillORights1776]

New Ad coming:

"Drew Barrymore...the little girl from ET....

Barack Obama made her cry!

We don't need someone who makes little white girls cry.

Vote McCain/Palin"

I'm John McCain, and I slimed all over this message.

[ADonnybrook]

Hey, Billo, you are just what the world needs; another self-hating cracker!

[BillORights1776]

Bu..bu...but...I love crackers! Fat free kroger's brand saltines! Super tasty!

[BillORights1776]

If finding Rihanna hot means I'm self-hating, I guess so.

[BillORights1776]

Don't you have a bathroom to be tapping in?

(I had a bunch of comebacks, so I went with multiple choice!)

[BillORights1776]

But I love crackers! Especially if they're really crispy! Yum!

[AnalyzeIT]

We WILL NOT ALLOW McCain get in office. He and Sarah are pulling out the big guns - we WILL and must do the same.

Please read, if no more than a paragraph. GAIN MORE INSIGHT INTO WHO THIS MAN REALLY IS.
REMEMBER - IF HE WINS ALONG WITH HIM COMES PALIN!!!

McCain and POW's
http://www.nationinstitute.org/p/schanberg09182008pt1

Alaskans DON’T WANT McCain and they NO LONGER WANT PALIN:
http://shannynmoore.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/alaskans-for-truth-rally-report/

OBAMA-BIDEN 2008

[ADonnybrook]

Hey, IT, cld you please update us on the JFK murder, Sasquatch, Bo Gritz and the dinosaur, the Chupacabra, etc. and other stories as reliable as those you cite?

[truthFORauthorityNOTaft]

I think you're funny! Great spin.

Ignore the Troll.

[ADonnybrook]

Billo, you are multi-untalented!

[duchessdorleans]

lol