Monday, June 29, 2020

To John Wayne Fans Everywhere

Apparently, the screen hero had the proverbial feet of clay. There is no context that can justify these indefensible views, expressed in a 1971 Playboy interview:







H/t Brian Karem

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  1. .. you will not find a shortage of rascism, stupidity, ignorance or idiocy throughout the history of 'entertainment, fame, politics and celebrity'. However, each case deserves examination.. context etc. Keep in mind too, that for some folks.. 'important news' is found right by the bubble gum and chocolate bars at grocery store checkouts via racks of gossip rags

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    1. Indeed, Sal. We see and learn what we want, as the times clearly show.

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  2. On screen, the Duke saved the world man times over, Lorne. If he had achieved political power, he would have destroyed it.

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    1. Clearly, Owen, he was no hero off screen.

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