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I have nothing but respect for Brad Pitt's efforts to help rebuild my hometown of New Orleans. It is one of the largest rebuilding efforts in the city. To date they have 6 homes built. SIX HOMES IN ALMOSTf FOUR YEARS!!! That is 6 more homes than would have been rebuilt without Mr. Pitt. I do not say this to denigrate him at all, but to let Americans know this is what this country has become. An American city is almost completely wiped off the face of the Earth, and NO HOMES are rebuilt by government, 150 homes are rebuilt by Habitat for Humanity, 200 homes are rebuilt by the St. Bernard Project, and 6 homes by the Make it Right Foundation. That is it folks. 200,000 homes lost and that is the best this country can do to help. New Orleans has rebuilt by the fortitude of the people that love her, but government... forget about it. Know that if the unbelievable hits your community, you are on your own. Don't believe any promises the government tells you because they will never materialize.

Independent March 5th, 2009 9:27 pm ET

Wow, doesn't get more shallow and stupid than this. Just another example of how easily americans are seduced by celebrity. Is pitt a good actor? Yes. Does his opinion mean anything more than mine or your own? No. But he certainly wants to capitalize on others suffering to increase his stature in the world (a billionaire building a few "sustainable" homes and then proclaiming, and promoting himself in the process, some type of radical breakthrough is anything but -sounds a lot like our self absorbed celebrity potus). Anyone who can't see through this insincerity probably didn't see through Obama's silky smooth (not to mention annoyingly condescending) but ultimately meaningless and empty rhetoric.
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Are you sure it doesn't get any more stupid? Please explain to me how helping people is shallow or stupid and how he is trying to capitalize on that? It is a sad day when you have people saying something negative when someone is trying to help others. I mean he is Brad Pitt who is with Angelina Jolie I'm pretty sure they don't need to do anything for publicity. If he had all the money in the world and chose to do this for people it wouldn't matter, what matters is that he is helping. Heaven help you if for some reason you may find your self needing help and othesr considered it stupid or shallow to do so. Be blessed!!!!!

Way to go Brad!! You rock!! Many actors are off partying and spending money like drunken soldiers.. and you're actually contributing something worthwhile to society.. how many are doing that? So yes, we reward good behavior. Thank you for being a good citizen (albeit very talented & wealthy actor).

I live about an hour from N.O. it is a beautiful but troubled place. Years of DEMOCRATIC CONTROL have driven it down. Most of the people had been hearing "this is the big one" for years. Each time they would pack up and sit in grid lock on bridges getting out. After so many false alarms many people began CHOOSING to ride it out. Sadly, they were not prepared when it finally was the big one.

Not to mention we had an inept Democratic Gov. This past round of hurricanes with Gov. Jindal in charge it was a better story. As he said after the Presidents address ...it was when govt got involved & stopped citizens from going to the rescue of their fellow makind due to "red tape" that people stopped getting rescued.

We need to look to local & state govts not the federal politicos in DC. Tax dollars should stay in communities.

Most of the posters here (some from New Orleans) have no idea what happened in N.O. except what you probably saw in some "documentary" from Spike Lee. Democrats failed the city and they keep voting for thiefs like Cold Cash Jefferson.

Brad and Angelina need to build a house for the Octuplets mom, a very very big house. She was only trying to be like Ms. Jolie, you know, "Mother Nature".
Put these two families together and you could fill the lower ninth ward.....

I'm glad to see Brad Pitt bringing attention to New Orleans. The Bush administration really dropped the ball on helping these people. If it takes a famous person to get the much needed help to the people of New Orleans, then so be it. President Obama is sending more money to help rebuild homes. I'd much rather read about people receiving help in New Orleans then about Gov. Bobby Jindal's bad speech.

For Jim, Burlington NC – This is for you if CNN is willing to post it.

Definition of Socialism:

1. Any of various theories or systems of social organization where the means of producing and distributing goods is owned collectively or by a centralized government that often plans and controls the economy.
2. The stage in Marxist-Leninist theory intermediate between capitalism and communism, where collective ownership of the economy under the dictatorship of the proletariat has not been successfully achieved yet.

BIG FREAKIN' DEAL!

= So what?

Umm...12,000 students and community members congregated on DC this past weekend to lobby our government in making a climate treaty to show at Copenhagen. It's nice that actors are involved too, but it seems like we pay more attention to one actor visiting DC than 12,000 people who voted in the past election based on environmental issues and physically lobbied our government this Monday, which was the largest lobby day on energy and climate issues in history.

You have to admit, Obama is the exact opposite of Clinton. He is not working. He is publicly galavanting around with celebrities, going to basketball games, and never leaving Washington, all the while, our economy is crumbling. Just a prediction (and I am no economist), and I will say I told you so, when it happens. Tomorrow, our stock market will go down because of the job numbers. Then, on Monday. . . another black monday (all crashes occur on a monday). We will see 5000 on Monday. And the next 4 years will be spent in a DEPRESSION. Obama, who I voted for continues to do what is wrong for the economy while pandering to the blue collar people of this country who made dumb decisions, too interested in IPODs and 60,000 dollar cars. These people in addition to dumb decisions by Obama will be the downfall of this country. And then, dems will balme Bush. This will not be Bush's fault, but, dems will say it is so. Just a prediction. I hope I am wrong.

Pitt, who has no political gain here, has done more for the people of New Orleans than the elected officials..... including Jindal.

So, complain all you want about Pitt just wanting to show off...... he is a private citizen that just decided to do good with his popularity.

At least someone has finally done something for the people of New Orleans. I did not see any of these rich CEOs coming out of their mansions to help. Bush and family with their many houses, did NOTHING for these people.

...and yet another actor positioning himself for office. Do we Americans really take these people serious? I'm not sure who has the most googley eyes – congress or the easily dooped public. Yes, he has done something nice, cudos or cookies Mr. Pitt?

I cant believe the amount of negativity here! The guy is trying to contribute to the community – let him do it!! He really did not have to care. I doubt if he is making money through these charities...in fact he could make more by spending time in Hollywood. His actions do not warrant such nasty remarks really. I hope he continues to do what he is doing. Which is helping those in need. I am not gay, but if I were, he will be the only guy I would make out with

Arithmetic is Liberal Thank you! What grid then? Nice! Wish I was there to learn about the techniques of Brad's project. I suppose to bring it to D.C. it might bring future citys back better than ever.
2 becky's should Brad drive?
Gary-Pork is on the repubs too. Jindal is #2 in the U.S.
Capt. No, you would have the money do something and then be listened to like ..have information.
Annie-Pitt puts light on plight and Angelina knows that Africa is a Country.
Nevada dude – Shine on?
Niki ohio-Do something to be recognized.
Bill -Quit looking at Brad's chest.

WOW~some VERY VERY ignorant repukes on here! Brad Pitt has given MILLIONS to homeless, and is building homes!!!!!!!!!!!!! How DARE you morons judge him. Atleast he is not a millionaire that is buying mansions and cars and screwing the American people. He is doing nothing but good, and bringing awarness to many many things. You people get more sick by the day, and thank GOD we have people like him, and not like BUSH and his millions doing NOTHING FOR ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brad Pitt deserves ALL the attention he is getting, and tell me what has your fat cow pill popin God rush limpball done???? HUH???? NOTHING! You give him the mic, worship him make him millions, and he DOES NOTHING!!!! What the HELL makes rush worthy of anything??? Because he hates America you love him! Shame on all you people on the right!!!!!!!

why dont they ever give help or aide to the areas really effected by hurricanes? New Orleans is not the only city affected by natural disasters, this was just their first taste, but they got all the money? why about the entire cities wiped out in Mississippi? can some one help them? and has congress turned into Hollywood? i think the answer is yes. this is just silly, students like me everyday volunteer to help the suffering but we dont get government or media fame for it. Helping others: Its called being a human being, its called being a proud, patriotic American.

While I am a supporter of Obama, having some lame celebrity show up and make a comment is a joke.

Actors act, that doesn't mean they have a lick of knowledge of anything else.

We should end this buddy-buddy nonsense with so-called celebrities, what do they know more than you or me?

Brad Pitt is amazing. He does not even have to care, but he does. The Repiglicans should take a page from his book. And all of you fools who insist that President Obama is making the stock market fall, well it went up when he announced his house plan IT WENT UP. I didn't see a word about that. If you don't have anything to add to helping the country, why not STFU. The Republicans way of doing things didn't work for if it had, we would not be in this mess. Things would be fine and we can't wait for the 'market to correct itself'. I am not nearly as afraid of socialism as I am of the Republican idea of 'leave it alone, it will correct itself."

I couldnt find an orange jumpsuit big enough for Rush,so I bought him a tent.I cant wait till he goes to prison.

if all the democrats vote for Obama and all the Repubs vote for their candidate, LOL, as an independent, I voting for Obama and he will win again!!

Unless Rush runs and then I will vote for him. LOL

TO: Texas Teacher (March 5th, 2009 7:22 pm ET)

Hmmmmmmmm, you sound just like one of my daughters teachers here in Houston. Of course, most of the teachers in her school seem to be just like you.

My daughter is in 11th grade. Her teacher just loves Obama, everything wrong in the world is due to the Republicans and only the Democrats can fix it. If you happen to be one of those students that agree with a liberal teacher, well, you're bright and will go far. If you don't agree with the liberal teacher, well, just sit down and shut because no one wants to hear from anyway.
Yep, I just love those liberals because they are warm, non insulting, caring, and just give me that warm fuzzy feeling.

Brad Pitt for Governor of Louisiana and get rid of Jingal. Jingal is more interested in pleasing the Republicans instead of the people of Louisiana.

I think it is wonderful Brad has been interested in the rebuilding of NO. The ninth ward especially needs rebuilding, as thr residents are poor.

For all you people that think Hollywood is just showing up, let's me know that you need to come out of the caves you live in and get in touch with the world. Brad, Angelina, Oprah and others are not just now showing cause, they were there in New Orleans right after Katrina hit. Working, pulling they're resources and money together to help those that got no help from your beloved President at the time....shut up and learn how to help those that are less fortunate than yourselves....some people are so selfish and shallow.....

Brad Pitt is for sure a fine actor but today you better look at him as a very fine person and American to the bone. He has done a tremendous service for New Orleans when the rest of the United States looks the other way , which is something to be ashamed. He is to be commended for doing something for people in his OWN country. Others make their livings here and do all they can to support other countries, that is good as well , but when the United States is in such need, It should be the Pitt way, Country first.

OUR PRESIDENT IS BLACK PEOPLE! GET OVER IT!!!

I for one admire and respect Brad's efforts. I was in New Orleans recently and what I saw was worst than I could have imagined. Thanks Brad and for people that care like you do.

Brad's got a brain and a soul. It appears that both are in pretty good shape and directed by a person who values other human beings. Good on ya, Brad

Pelosi's face says it all. I truly wish we had leaders during this difficult time who do not glorify celebrities and their own egos. Give me someone who puts America's well being first (literally instead of figuratively). Celebrities are no more enlightened than any of us. They are creating the world they want us to live in, except they will never have to live in it with us. Their money and fame lets them live above it. We, the people, need to seriously wake up and demand better.

Reading comments on news sites is so discouraging. Maybe humanity really is doomed. The unthinking cruelty, the ignorant jibes, the destructive and constant carping, the wish to tear down and spew hatred without ever stopping to think. It kills the spirit. I keep coming back thinking, maybe an actual discussion will have started. Maybe people will be exchanging ideas. The generations that worked and fought to give everyone a voice must have expected better.

Brad Pitt needs to come to Texas and pick up his New Orleans refugees.

They are in Houston, Austin, Dallas & Lubbock ...come and pick up your welfare, free housing, free food refugees.... that are still here. How many years do we have to keep and support them. We have enough problems with illegal aliens.

You guys are jsut pissed. Well get over it. OUr President IS black!

I love all the condescending remarks from dems claiming the moral high ground as all the republicans are "haters" and "have no ideas" etc, etc. That is certainly the pot calling the kettle black. Seems to me all i ever hear from dems is anger, hate, and vitriol. Whether you are in power or not. Now that you are in power you want to silence those who disagree with you while at the same time championing free speech for those who agree with you. Can't have it both ways kids. Just ignore the Republicans like they did to you when they were in power. Save you some energy you can use to go build a sustainable home for someone.

Nothing against Brad Pitt, I like some of his movies. I also aplaude that he and his wife are charitable. But I think the people of New Orleans are taking advantage. At least the ones with their hands still out after almost 4 years.

My question is what have the people that still have their hands out, done for themselves?? It seems to me they are pretty lazy. Expecting the government (or someone like Brad) to take care of them because they are too lazy to take care of themselves. Seems like they are deadbeat bums.

Before you all start jumping on me give a read, my brother lived down in Biloxi and lost everything he owned. He packed up what was left, moved to another state, used 2 WEEKS of FIMA help with a hotel, got another job and moved on with his life. In less than 2 months he was working on getting back on his feet.

There are people still with their hands out after almost 4 years!!! I have trouble feeling sorry for them.

Really??? Why can't anyone without any expertise in an area walk right in and talk to the President of the United States?

This is ridiculous and clearly is only a result of Obama's pop star status.

I don't know about you but i LOVE BRad Pitt. And now Brad going to see my MAIN man made his status DEF go up
PEACE< LOVE HAPPINESS....AND OBAMA!

As I've said before, I sure do wish some of these folks who get on here and hate, would tell us what /they/ would do in place of those 'idiots' in Washington. Oh wait, I know. You would have never let us get into this mess, right? Mmmhmm. Well, here we are, and it's been Dems and Reps alike on the pathway here. So stop being lame, and TELL US WHAT YOU'D DO TO FIX THINGS. Kthx.

Pelosi is the biggest phony ever. With all her smiling, it makes me wonder if she's advertising for Denturecream or Poligrip!

Oh what a puke. These hollywood elites make me want to throw up with all their "do good self righteous" baloney. But then again, they all fit in perfect together with the new administration, congress and senate.

Enough already...the White House is NOT Hollywood......pityful!

During a day when they are voting on a 410B spending bill that creates no jobs, and the market and everyone's 401K evaporates, Obama and Pelosi are hanging out with Brad Pitt....

We are doomed....

Freakin pathetic!!!!
Hey brad...how about just donating 10 million OF YOuR DOLLARS to whatever cause u want...instead of trying to force me to pay for your PET PROJECTS!!!
Hey!!! Go adopt anothe kid and stay out of my life!!

While it is not generally a good thing to suck up to celebrities, this case may be OK since in fact the nation's building codes and housing codes are severely retarded and should be scrapped in favor of a brand new set of rules and requirements. The vast majority of our homes are sub-standard dwellings, built like third-world tin can and cardboard dwellings, with an outward appearance of "beauty" and inward rot. No new development of homes should be allowed to proceed without a thorough review of the plans. We need, for example, to eliminate flush toilets in favor of composting toilets, thus radically changing the sewer and waste management services provided by towns and municipalities; we need to cut down on water use; increase insulation values and designs to lower energy needs; and we need to build to last. Hopefully, when health care and a few other issues have been taken care of, the government will take up building codes.

brad says it right,,MAKE IT WORK,,,,,,,,

Wow, doesn't get more shallow and stupid than this. Just another example of how easily americans are seduced by celebrity. Is pitt a good actor? Yes. Does his opinion mean anything more than mine or your own? No. But he certainly wants to capitalize on others suffering to increase his stature in the world (a billionaire building a few "sustainable" homes and then proclaiming, and promoting himself in the process, some type of radical breakthrough is anything but -sounds a lot like our self absorbed celebrity potus). Anyone who can't see through this insincerity probably didn't see through Obama's silky smooth (not to mention annoyingly condescending) but ultimately meaningless and empty rhetoric.

I'd have more respect for Pitt's contribution to environmental factors if he didn't pollute so much by globe trotting around in private jets.

I'd have more respect for Pitt's contribution to environmental factors if he didn't pollute so much by globe trotting around in private jets.

I'm glad to see BHO is spending his days getting advice from the Movie Stars who campaigned for him, while he ignores the falling stock market created by his policies that are destroying the savings of most Americans.

I love it when someone rich enough to not care does anyway. The fact that having someone this rich actually care about the poor drives some crybaby Republicans crazy is just icing on the cake

Why doesn't Nobama spend his free time reading the stimulus bill he signed without reading instead of hanging with the reconstruction expert that Brad Pitt has become by acting in "Fight Club". Actually, Brad Pitt is more experienced than Nobama – he can act out his "script" without a teleprompter.

Even when a person tries to do something good people will find something to complain about. I guess this is America.

How come no one ever tells me about the idiot Nancy Pelosi. Someone needs to get rid of her and start our goverment over again with minds. If you want to be a congressman/woman or senator you need to be active and away from lobbyists. Maybe the start ought to be with getting rid of Wall Street and GM and put those monies toward our kids and their education. Futures need to be gone also. I do not see so much happening with the stimulus with Obama. I still will give him time because he cannot do any worse then Bush. I agree with KC, she is fulll of it and needs to be taken out of the picture. Actors need to stay out of the picture. They also make too much monies. Why don't these people adopt American kids? I feel sorry for kids all over the world and give monies here and there but we have a lot of starving kids here and need love also. Oh I forgot, stars have the monies and believe going overseas with their champaign and everything else makes them a better person.

Dang...between Pres. Obama and Brad Pitt, the White House has NEVER had that much fine in it in one day.

Calling Angelina Jolie his "girlfriend" is inappropriate. They are raising 6 children. In Canada, we have a better word: "partner". I don't understand why you don't use it much in the U.S. It works for married or co-habitating, gay or straight couples.

Brad should be commended for his work.....Nancy Pelosi should be ashamed of herself for that crazy Democratic Pork spending when people in New Orleans have been struggling for several years. She is bankrupting our country and there will be no money to help with the relief effort if she is not kicked out of office soon.

cali girl
At least Obama can read lines and not make up his own words
Strategery. Think about it.

The American media veiled the devastation as much as they could the terrible human death toll and devastation after Katrina.
International media sources offered much more in depth coverage of the disaster.

President Bush and the Republicans really turned their backs on those who suffered and died in New Orleans. The lives of poor minorities don't matter to the GOP.

It was sad lasting image.

who's Brad Pitt?

As someone else said, for all the haters posting here, How many of have actually done anything to help in New Orleans?? Have you ever been to New Orleans, and if so, how of you actually visited the 9th ward?

Stop complaining and help your fellow citizens or better yet, leave the country if all you want to do is complain.

Brad, marry your girlfriend and be a real role model as the father in a family.

It totally escapes me as to what makes Brad Pitt so irresistible to so many adoring people and all those gigling fans.

But I live and let live; I don't judge. It just totally escapes me...

As someone who spent a year with AmeriCorps doing Gulf Coast recovery work and other community service around the country during the Bush years, it is frustrating for me to see celebrities coming out en masse pontificating about the importance of service. Where were they the past eight years?

To me, it looks like they're only willing to work with DC and back causes as long as they approve of who is filling the chair in the Oval Office.

Scotish Mama of Missouri March 5th, 2009 7:30 pm ET

I have a question for Brad, How are you greening up the houses?

The homes are LEED certified for building materials that both cause minimal environmental impact, are make from recycled material, and give off no volatile organic compounds. The homes are oriented for and installed with solar panels to provide energy that doesn't come from the local electrical grid. The houses are raised up above the worst of the flood plane for the next inevitable hurricane.

Is Gov. Jingl fixing the levi correctly now? No, they're still vulnerable.
Was that part of the Gov. Stimulus proposal? No, it's Pitt's private money.
Was it part of his pork money? No.

I have nothing but praise for the good that Brad and Angelina have done. There always has to be people that are jealous of others because they can't be half the person they are complaining about.

$10 utility bill?

Proud American: SPADED? They do have dictionaries online.

Having worked as a volunteer in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, I am thrilled that Brad Pitt is continuing his efforts to literally "make it right" down there. Despite the fact that I appreciate his efforts there, however, I really can't stand how stars are coming out en masse with all of their varying causes NOW.

To me, it's frustrating because all of these causes could have been helped by them for the last couple of years, but they wouldnt work with DC because they didn't approve of the president. Now that they do, they care about causes enough to be seen on Capitol Hill. What happens to these people and these causes if Hollywood doesn't agree with the next president?

Particularly irritating to me is Tobey Maguire, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher and their community service soapbox. Some of us were doing it all along, whether we agreed with the politics in DC or not. Now is not the time for pontificating, its a time to get out and do something.

(I leave Brad Pitt out of this because he does his work under the radar scope no matter who's in office)

Should feel at home among the vampires. Ok, it's just a joke.

Hey Ray Ray,

In case your brain can't comprehend...Hollywood already took over the white house back when Reagan was elected. After all he WAS an actor you know. You know...the former president that you all love to place on a pedestal. Oh and let us not forget AHNOLD, the Republican Terminator...I mean governor. It's funny how republicans can somehow ignore those facts when dogging celebrities.

Who is the biggest actor/actress in this picture? Pukelosi wins hands down – she pretends to care about America all the time and we all know it is a lie but she just keeps on pretending. pitt is just there for more free publicity.

@Indy,Jumboand joey from sd are you Idiots Related ??

Who cares about this fluff? A washed-up pretty boy philanderer and a bunch of fat cats talking about what? The real deal is that the Obama administration in cahoots with the Congress and Senate including Republicans are leading this country to one world economy by deliberately adopting policies designed to kill off personal wealth. They destroyed the real estate and financial markets and are targeting tax havens. Now you poor slobs may think that it's all well and good to hate the rich, but they are your employers dimwits! Say your prayers fools and stop guzzling the kool-aid.

joey from sd March 5th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Brad Pitt needs to stay out of politics. His family is a disgrace to the nation. Why not adopt kids from your own country that need help? We have starving children too ya know. Don't forgot, Angelina is such a great role model though, I mean, look at Octo-mom.

Joey: Brad and Angelina can adopt children from wherever in the world they choose to do so. Although some of their children are from foreign lands, they represent the changing face of America. It's called diversity.

Brad is doing an admirable job and it's great to see people with resources working towards goals that make differences in other people's live.

Disclaimers aside, I felt like throwing up at the thought of our highest levels of politicians wasting time being enamored by Benajmin Button. What in the hell makes them think that NOW is a good time to waste time entertaining celebrities for "bragging rights"?

Don't they have a damned "to-do" list?

I love Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie they are the best
They always help the people I wish rest of the hollywood stars will take lessons from them

wow.......repugs actuallly dismissing someone who's helping out the country......just goes to show you were their priorities are.......america it's time for you guys to stand up to this non-sense from the right and stick it to them......you guys won and should lead the country as you see fit and not as the repugs see the world...............thru the eyes of douche bag limbaugh..............come on america i know you can do it......if not for yourselfs..........do it for future generations.

Hey Mike Fdez,
It must REALLY suck to be you. Are those pent up feeling frustrating you? I notice that "haters" has become some kind of buzz word for the left. What about Republican haters, constitution haters, personal-responsibility haters, success haters, Joe 6-pack haters, Bush haters, man haters, white haters...can you get the sarcasm? I'm trying to lay it on pretty thick so you'll get it. Point is, there is hate on both sides of the isle. I am also picking up on the racist undertones of your diatribe. I would suggest some counseling could do you good Sir.

Brad should be able to straighten everything out in short order. He's got that "genius" look about him. Did he bring his wife,,,she could show the O man her tats. He can put them in charge of FEMA since they are hanging out in New Orleans anyway.

Pelosi is not going to get reallected at the rate she is going. That will be the best thing that has happend to the President. I always said that it would be the left that brings him down. Oink, Oink. stop the Bill in the Senate, before it ruins the presidency of Barack Obama.

joey from sd March 5th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Brad Pitt needs to stay out of politics. His family is a disgrace to the nation. Why not adopt kids from your own country that need help? We have starving children too ya know. Don't forgot, Angelina is such a great role model though, I mean, look at Octo-mom.

You are an effing tool. What difference does it make where a child
that needs help is from? Why don't you get off your hateful butt and go do something for the poor little children in this country that you profess to care about. Otherwise STFU. God, I detest wingnuts. If you want to look at a disgrace, look in the mirror

3/8/09
To Brad Pitt,
Great job, and you know they just could use a little more of you in the kentucky Blueridge Mountains. thanks for all the work, it makes me proud you stepped up to the plate.
MsAnnie

Hey there you go ; an adviser of outstanding import and credentials ! We shall all swoon now !!

This is exactly what we need people to get together and work for a greater America to help each other, let's roll up our sleeves and work hard, if all of us stick together we will prevail. This is great, people like Pitt and Clooney, and regular people just helping each other. Thank you President Barack Obama, we are going to make it.

Good job in N.O. Mr. Pitt. Now show some respect and button your shirt.

How many other people are doing something th really help the people like this? He dosen't have to to this...He WANTS to something, and IS doing something.

Unlike some of those who write here and complain, some,like Jimmy Carter, Brad Pitt, and others are getting things done without fanfare. Or being asked to

So instead of the mocking of those who want to help improve the lives of those whose needs are great, why not offer whatever skills you have, get out there and do something...There's plenty to do. And who knows you might feel better about yourself.

Think about it!

@indy and Jumbo and joey from sd are you 3 Idiots Related

First Clooney and now Brad Pitt! It's amazing who gets the President's ear. What about the rest of us? Will we get an invite to the White House to share our views? I am disgusted by all these ridiculous photo ops!

I like Brad, He seems to do a lot of good things. Certainly can't knock the guy for caring about others and not being all about himself! Most Hollywood types are extremely self absorbed and wouldn't even think about doing some of the things he's done for others!

Governor Brad for Louisiana, cause Bobby sure can't do it...

Go on Brad, 2012

Exactly

Shame on you Sarah Parker!!! Brad Pitt and Angeline Lolie share lives, have children together, share goals and do work together that benefits others....and you refer to her as his girlfriend and/or companion. You are a writer...pay attention to the use of your terms....How more denegrating could you have been in referring the the female partner in a partnership !!!

Steve @ 7:23:
Perfect.

How much charitable work has $ 100 million Rush, done? (Donating to far right wing wackos doesn't count).

Only the diitoheads and rabid right could find so many complaints about the good works of one person helping others. It would be nice if you found inspiration in his example and stopped thinking about all you own selfish whining..

Guess that is too much to expect from a crowd that is so shallow and self-absorbed.

TO: Mike (March 5 206 6:17 pm ET)

Gosh, don't know why your posting struck me so funny, but it sure did.
Hey, THANKS for the laugh. Good to laugh in these times, because if I'm not laughing I'm crying everytime our family takes a look at the 401-K.

-"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the
government from wasting the labors of the people under the
pretense of taking of them"'-
-–Thomas Jefferson--

You know that's admirable..however..... how about Texas....I just went through Hurricane Ike in October. There has been nothing done for us...we still have Katrina refugees who don't want to work and are on welfare in Texas.

However, Texas who have a larger coast and gets hit more times than the puny coast of Louisiana....

Again I think we had 60 deaths....very low....why .....because when a storm hits we pick up our relatives and don't let them drown in their homes.....whey because they will die...., we board our houses....our mayors and counties coordinate the evacuations.... not the federal government....our people are the first after the storm with the feds coming behind them.... then we are own volunteers.

If we had that moron Louisiana Mayor.... we would have shot him......what does Louisiana do......they re-elect him. I wouldn't give Louisiana a dime.....

Ahhhh............... So if I become a Movie Star, then the president will actually listen to what I say.

Stock market down.
GM about to fail.
Taxes ready to grow astronomically.
Iran readying for nuclear capabilities.
Bailout pulling us further under.
Obama handing rich people money faster than anybody has ever done.
Could go on but I get bored easily...
And what are the democrat usurper and his congress doing? Looking gamely into the eyes of Mr. Brad Pitt.
Don't blame me...I voted for the qualified pair.

Mr. Brad Pitt,

You have come a long ways baby. I'm proud of you!

Like Angelina and Brad have time for cheating?
Jennifers is over it.
I guess when Newt gonzo was publicly thrashing Clinton, while having an affair himself was repug. justice.
All I can say those that live in glass houses....
Judgement comes to us all and when you don't have a dog in the fight you throw the sink.

With all his money he can only help ONE place?? How about spreading some of that wealth to many other deserving families all over the US??.. And dude.. get a better suit! It look like the one you made your confirmation in, in 1975. It is sad state affairs for this country when a looser like Pitt gets a " big trip" to theWhite House.Perhaps they will take him back in France, or Germany or wherever he is hanging his hat these days.

ray ray you must be a moron –
Here we have Brad Pitt doing what FEMA couldn't. Building sustainable, energy efficient housing, proving it can be done economically and not looking at the profit margin for himself.

Brad will be remembered for being a good humanitarian for his efforts. A true American Patriot – who cares about his Countries direction, and it people. More then we could say for most people.

Why is it those on the right have no solutions; but have plenty to say about others who do care? That’s the problem those on the right only think about themselves first. Party first, Country Last.

Typical, for those on the right to moan and groan about others not doing enough, and yet they sit back, and do nothing, but complain about what others do, by making an effort to do something.

It sure beats doing nothing, talk is cheap and actions speak louder, than meaningless words with no action, to back them up.

You are damned if do and damned if you don’t. Why is it those on the right have no solutions; but have plenty to say about others who do give a damn? That’s the problem those on the right only think about themselves first. Party first, Country Last.

Typical, for those on the right to moan and groan about others not doing enough, and yet they sit back, and do nothing, but complain about what others do, by making an effort to do something.

It sure beats doing nothing, talk is cheap and actions speak louder, than meaningless words with no action, to back them up.

Kudos to Brad for using some of the many millions he's made off movies to actually do some good in our country. Maybe some of the rich republicans should take a lesson from him.

This is refreshing news, probably one of the best contributions that have come from private citizens to aid the victims of katrina. Brads program doesn't help the lower income residents of New Orleans. To buy his homes you need upper middle class salaries. However, he did satisfy a need for that area and I applaud him for that. If the Bush administration had not withdrawn the millions that was earmarked for levy repair, maybe the effects of katrina would have had different results. Good sensible Americans, regardless of party affilliation want this administration to succeed. They know it's good for the country. Job-loss, foreclosures, and the stress that accompanies this, has no preference for Republican or Democratic, black or white. However there are those who trumpet failure, without a clue to what the ramifications would be to our society. Think about what Brad Pitt has done, he's doing his part to help this country. What are you doing, shouting failure or supporting the USA??

Well I don't know about anyone else, but I'll sleep better knowing Brad Pitt stopped by the White House. What's next: a Led Zeppelin Reunion tour kicks -off in the Oval Office and rock's the House?

Is Pitt there to talk about giving Americans his money or how he can make yet another photo-op? Yes, Brad, you're a great person and we all adore you.

Wow. Nancy is now at the top of the world (in no one's but her eyes) because she stood next to Brad Pitt. Oh, my goodness. That's much better than doing her job (especially when one is as ineffective as she is).

Those on the right always have a lot to say about nothing. Yet are the first to complain when others make an effort to do something.

Maybe those on the right should put more action into their meaningless complaints about others, who actually do put their words into action.

Typical complain, with no action to show for it.

Talk is cheap, action is priceless.

I am native New Orleanian, Katrina survivor and I proudly still call NEW ORLEANS home. New Orleanians commend Brad Pitt for the work he has done here. His Makeitright Foundation has built many homes in the Lower 9th Ward. He has also bought a home here and supports our city. He has not forgotten about us, as many in this nation have done. Over 100,000 homes have been destroyed here from Federal levee breaches due to Katrina's wrath. Our REBUILD is a Marathon, not a sprint! I hope none of you have to suffer through a natural disaster the magnitude of Katrina. She was the greatest natural disaster to hit this country and I am deeply offended by some of the posts in this forum. It saddens me to know my fellow countrymen feel this way about one of the oldest and most beloved cities in the United States.

Additionally, I am also a proud registered DEMOCRAT. Louisiana may be a Red state. But, New Orleans is a BLUE city, so please educate yourselves. We have voted Democrat for many, many years in Presidential elections, including the last two! Lastly, I don't care for our governor, but his name is JINDAL..not Jingl.

i agree with Indy on this city's flooding environment. maybe the federal government should examine to find better solutions for this location which is geographically challenged by hurricanes. like Holland, they developed new technology for flood prevention. if we have similar ability, we may even subcontract to other cities around the world that are in same situation. rebuilding NO is a tricky project. the new FEMA staffs with Homeland Security Secretary were there today and promised to rebuild with more effort. i say maybe relocating the people to higher ground and rebuild the "danger zone" with a different theme.
politically, Mr. Jindal should start contributing more to rebuild than making funny speeches so he may have a better shot in when 2012 comes around, or the federal government will have the credit if they move faster than his team. action over words, time is ticking.

I think Brad and Angelina both are doing get things for our country as well as other countries. The only thing people have against them is the moral issue of them being adulterers. Yes they did and thats over so just let it go.

Wow....Brad Pitt....Wow!

I guess I can forget about the econony in the sewer now?

And he can't bother to button his top button on his shirt? What a MORON!!!

How about doing a piece about the Rockefeller Foundatiions gift to New Orleans in the form of funding 25 mid-career professionals who have come from all parts of the country to work on behalf of New Orleans! Some have left prestigious carreer positions and lowered their salaries to do it.

Good work Mr. Pitt – you put your money where your mouth is.

Good for you Brad and don't let the haters bring you down. Bunch of whiners who don't do anything for their own country but like to complain and critize others.

But I cannot stand Pelosi.
Pits and his concubine need to get lost.

Thanks to Brad and Angie for their concerns and actions regarding the "least of these". I'm a fan of theirs and proud of their humanitarian efforts and way of life.

Brad Pitt is just another poster boy tool for this administration. Good ol' democratic propaganda.

As for Nawlins, good work. We appreciate that, but don't try to push your agenda through politics. Hollywood actors are just popular lobbyists.

I hope he didn't try to adopt Obama...

Good for Pitt. He is a wonderful actor and activist. He did more for New Orleans that the other idiot who ruined our country for 8 years.

Thank you Steve,
I believe Rush bought a plane for himself. Oh he's a private citizen LIke... Brad Pitt... Clooney...
I guess it's all in you personal responsibility and where you place you usefullness.
Hey Rush you can't take it with you. The way he was sweating on the stage at CPAC, Heart attack material.

i hate it when celebrities get to meet the president

Pop culture won the White House. Pop culture everywhere.

America (and the world)...

...could use gazillions more Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolies...

...and gazillions LESS greedy, self absorbed, conservative Bush-Limbaugh confederates...

Proud American – what the he\\ is "spaded"? Sounds racist to me.

I think it's great what he's done in the ninth ward, but let's remember it was his choice. Admirable, yes, but let's remember he's been paid millions for his movies so he can afford to do this. I don't think building in an area that has the potential to flood again (the city was built below sea level afterall) is a great idea. New Orleans flooding was always a possibility, no matter what party was in the White House.

hugh waste of money,,,,,,give it up ,,, publicity hounds

Am I really reading negative comments about someone trying to help people, who then went to DC to share his ideas with elected officals who may be able to implement this kind of thing for other areas that need help or may need it one day. I'm sorry but I don't know what is going on with society whatever happened to if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything. It aggravates me when people try to dictate what others do with their life, this man doesn't have to do what he is doing to help anyone but he is doing it which is more than I can say for the Fema trailers,then I read someone commenting on their adopted children unless u have adopted some children from here or anywhere else in this world what gives you the right to say what they are doing is wrong they don't ask for no help to raise those kids so what would ones' beef be with what they are doing to make a difference and help innocent children regardless of where they are from.

MAN MY BABY BRAD PITT IS DAMM FINE!!! MY GOODNESS WHAT A BABE. AN BY THE WAY HE IS A NICE WONDERFAULL PERSON TO DO THE THINGS HE IS DOING.

AND DAMM HE IS SO FINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CUTIE PIE

Mike Fdez – you sure use hateful language.

I think it's pretty disappointing you have to be famous to meet anyone. I'll be darned if I got to see the President.

You gotta have money to anything...

This is the ONLY DEM. TO PUT HIS MONEY WHERE HIS MOUTH IS... THE ONLY ONE.... GOOD JOB MR. PITT. WISH MORE DEMS WHERE LIKE YOU.

Jeannette American via Toronto March 5th, 2009 5:50 pm ET
Private citizens did more than the Bush, Cheney, Rush, GOP did for them! Canadians actually went down faster to help than The Neo Con GOP Government at the Time
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Isn't this how it supposed to work? Secondly Rush IS a private citizen, Thirdly, You would be surprised how much money the US Army Corps of Engineers has spent in NO. The problem is corruption! Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross are also private organizations that have done more than the government as it should be! Lastly you forget the inept leadership of local democratic leaders! I am sure that was an innocent omission ...NOT!

Meeting with George Clooney, Brad Pitt, going to Camp David, etc. – why doesn't Nobama find a way to stop taking more and more of my money and start working – I guess Hollywood bought him the office, he needs to start holding up his end of the deal for them?

I have an idea. Why doesn't he help the poor starving kids of this country first???

All those with the baseless negative comments....

what are you doing to help the Nation?
(THE SILENCE IS DEAFENING)

Change your diapers, grow up, and put your money where your mouth is.

Rich movie stars who earned their money do good. They are bad. Rich people on Wall Street and in Banks steal money from everyone....oh never mind..Are you people just out of touch. The man wants to help. Shut up and say thank you.

it brad pitt wants credibility, maybe he and angolina should practice what they preach.!!!! take a look at his home in france - what a flaming hypocrite.!!!

http://www.pittwatch.com/the-jolie-pitt-french-home/

Why Brad Pitt is always chasing George Clooney? When Clooney was fighting for the people and the cause of Darfur, Pitt jumped and started helping people in LA. When Clooney went to the white house to address the issues of Darfur, Pitt also felt that he had to be in the news.

Pitt, be a man. You're not credible and you're not Clooney. All plastic and craving attention like your mommy Angie.

You are damned if do and damned if you don’t. Why is it those on the right have no solutions but have plenty to say about others who do give a damn? That’s the problem those on the right only think about themselves first. Party first, Country Last.

Typical for those on the right to moan and groan about others not doing enough and yet they sit back and do nothing but complain about what others do by making an effort to do something. It sure beats doing nothing, talk is cheap and action speaks louder than meaningless words with no action to back them up.

Oh this is ridiculous! Who really cares what Brad Pitt thinks, hes an actor!

I have a question for Brad, How are you greening up the houses?
Is Gov. Jingl fixing the levi correctly now?
Was that part of the Gov. Stimulus proposal?
Was it part of his pork money?

Wow, a person donates millions of dollars of his own money to help rebuild part of America, and somehow he is a con-man, a toady and a bunch of other names. What rebuilding projects have Rush and Sean Hannity put millions of dollars into?

So this is NEWs, who really cares if brad pit visit the man who has yet to walk on water, I am sure these news services have better things to do, this is garbage news

joey from sd March 5th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Dont forget all of Brad Pitt and Angelinas infedelities also.

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Joey, just what infidelities are you referring to? Did you read it in the Enquirer or the STAR... or maybe Rush Limbaugh told you... and he is an expert... how many women has he through? *LOL* Seriously... people like you are just incredible! Not a brain one in that head of yours... give up on Rush... start thinking for yourself, Man....Really!

Hey jealous humps,
Only 1 question: What have any of you done for New Orleans? Crickets chirping. We are interested in Brad the humanitarian. Who has helped the people of St. Benard Co. What has Jingalman done?
Mike rather be helping than turning a 4 to 5 day Blind Bush eye.
Must we forget the TV coverage of American people dying the street and fema waiting till the proper forms are filled out. I guess having people begging for food and water was not enough insentive for the republican goverment.

Personally, don't really care what celebrities have to say, HOWEVER, will they still like Obama once they start paying that 39% tax increase that's coming - actually it will be more than that once you throw in the glorious Alternative Minimum Tax.

Why does this guy get the publicity? Because he's involved in housing??? Why isn't the media focusing on the average Joe who volunteers his/her time for similar projects.

DId Nancy get his autograph?? Maybe she can sell it on EBAY to help pay for some of her taxes that she'll eventually be getting from her thousands of dollars government retirement money!

It must be tremendously sad for all the Haters – whether they be Democrat Haters, Obama Haters, Hollywood Haters, Women Haters, Minority Haters – that show up on this blog only to berate the efforts of someone in the position to help those in need. It must really, really suck to be you (and unfortunately your family as well)...

It's good to see a "Hollywood Wacko" using his millions to help people that he could completely ignore. Brad Pitt is the kind of person this country needs more of. He's helping others for no other reason than it's the right thing to do. This isn't socialism. It isn't some nefarious (for you Republican conservatives, that means "sneaky") plot to overthrow Rush Limbaugh's view of the world. It's simply being a good person. Wow! What a concept! Looking out for others. And still, there are fools out there that can fault with this kindness.

While the dissidents focus on Spk. Pelosi, I will concentrate on the Pitt-man. You are the coolest!

Wow... as always, Brad Pitt is simply eye candy! *LOL* Way handsome... and to be such an advocate for the People! He and Angelina do so much good work.... It is thrilling to see that these so beautiful people are wanted to help... to give back! I love it....

Now where is the head of the Republican Party... doesn't Rushy Boy have some outrageous thing to say about this happening? Seriously.... he is such a sicko.... I can't hardly stand to see him on the news... and NEVER listen to him on the radio! The man is a nut case!

I continue to thank Brad Pitt for what's he has been doing in New Orleans. He put $5 million of his own money into the Make it Right and they've been building homes for a while now.

Have you?

Nothing against Pitt. I guess he's doing something better than getting botox or something.

But Pelosi is pretty pathetic - she actually admits to having "bragging rights" with her kids/grandkids about meeting Pitt. Please, Nancy, just try and live up to your promise that there will be "zero" earmarks in the stimulus legislation packages . . . Leave the vain photo opps for another day . . .

If George Bush was so dumb, he sure pulled a lot over on you liberal whiners. As for this article, who gives a rats rear that Brad Pitt visited the WH. Don't you folks have anything better to look into like what your so called leader is doing?

For all you whiners and hate mongers posting here, there are actually many people serving America and helping their fellow human beings by actually doing something. Quit whinning and start making a real contribution in some meaningful way please!!!!!!!!!

Brad Pitt owes the US Government more respect that to meet with them looking as he did. Loosened tie, a shaven mess, a casual stance. Having an opportunity to meet with the Speaker is an honor, and should be treated like one.

To: ray ray

Very well said!

I have one thing to say about people who complain about movie stars. They are so quick to condemn them, but you hardly ever hear when they are doing stuff like Pitt is doing.

And look at President Carter and his wife and Habitat for Humanity. I sure as heck don't see any republican movie stars or ex president helping the public. All they are doing is sitting back and trying to make more money for THEMSELVES. But then that's republicans for you their gods are greed and selfishness.

Tell Pitt to go make a movie and leave politics alone. The Hollywood left has done quite enought damage that conservatives will have to repair in the years to come.

Repubs real mad on here right now. Want to know why? Because the only celebreties that they attract are wife beating rednecks and pill popping talk show hosts.

How many green homes has Rush built?

What's the Republican recovery plan?

Chirp chirp. Chirp chirp......

And this is what we get.

American voters should be ashamed of what they have done to the greatest country in world history. We are down the tubes when media stars drive public policy.

Listen up "Americans", where did all this hate come from? All I am reading is "Me", "Me", "Me". Don't you people know that "No Man is an Island", and "No Man Stands Alone". May God help you.

All actors should pay 99% of their pay in taxes being as they do not really work

For all you right-wing christian republican naysayers critisizing about someone doing a good deed for their fellow man, i ask: What Would Jesus Do?

He'd do exactly what Brad Pitt is doing. So shut up.

Are Obama and Pitts suppose to be distant cousins?

My God that man is sexy.

Brad are you a buddy of Obama, and Pelosi now. Well maybe you need a stimulus check to support all the kids you have adopted or its another Obama smoke screen with your appearnce to take the view off the femoncratic move against republicans. Obama and Pelosi will turn this country into another russia.

who cares what Pitt thinks?
can somebody be reported on who is actually describing the
chaos that this economic plan is leading to?
or is that too negative???

BRAD AND HIS TENT CITY--WHAT A HOOT----------

NAMVET NH

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Brad Pitt is also totally hot!!

Ray Ray you should be Forest Gump stupid as stupid is.Your just jealous that celebrities are comming out for Obama and I think it's great.These people are in the bussiness of movie making they don't have to do what their doing but do you know why?...because they are humane unlike yourself and by the way your an idiot with your childish comments.And to Shirley in California not that I agree with you on the fashion style of Hillary,Michelle and Jill Biden all the time but I must agree with you and say Pelosi always is a knock out in her style of fashion .I certainly wouldn't mind having her hand me downs

Brad P is doing something great... and he doesn't HAVE to do anything at all. Wish more people would be positive and DO something to help others. My mother is 74 and helps deliver meals on meals with a few other ladies from her retirement community on Long Island once a week and she is the driver... my sister is a companion 1 day a week for a elderly lady who has dementia. (These are extra activities for mom and sister...done for free) I work many extra hours at the public school where I teach in NYC and plan to work for free –afterschool when necessary if funding is cut to our afterschool programs in the Bronx. Others plan on doing the same to ensure our students will still have essential afterschool programming– all around the city, many are doing some type of service.

To the haters... give it a rest. Get up off your lazy asses and do something to help in your community... really... while you're at it, put down the chips & turn off the TV and read a book. What about dragging your nasty-mean spirited UnAmerican fat ass to the gym? Do some service... Be kind and help out instead of being part of the problem. That's the American way.

please, spare us

The cost of going GREEN, will run you on a 30 year mortgage beyond belief! If you dont mind paying interest on the extra 200 per power bill you have for 30 years, instead of basically paying it as principle as the difference. I guess your economics and understanding are way better than mine. Besides people more money in your pocket means you will buy more toys which you dont need at all! No disipline in the world today, the work ethic is shot to heck and everyone wants 300 bucks an hour to cut ya hair. The generation of positive work ethics is gone, no one realizes that farmers spend their entire life to support Americans and end up broke and mortgaged to the hill.....Who bails them out! Independant Oil producers, yeah THOUSANDS of them, who pads their pockets when its a dry hole that cost over 2 mill to drill and frac? You people dont get it, Banks are in the problem they are because of FRADULENTLY SUBMITTING income or "Making it work" applications for a BONUS, then when it all bellyflops you want to cry wolf and bail out... Its called BUSINESS! You didnt manage you failed , sell out and go get in the stamp line!

No mercy, tell it like it is and dont hide. Get some gumption.

STEVE

Good for Brad – his heart's in the right place and I'm sure the people living in those new homes are very grateful for what he's doing. I wish I was financially well enough off to do the same.

What have any of you complainers and naysayers done to help someone in need? Maybe you should all just go back to your rat holes and not come out for at least the next 8 years.

LOL...he looked positively thrilled to be there haha! AND YOU THOUGHT THE HOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZI WAS BAD...TRY DC...HAVE AT YE!!!!

He does amazing work in New Orleans though, and the green, health-conscious low-income housing that he is helping build there should be looked at very carefully by community redevelopment authorities around the country as a model for moving forward with public housing projects.

Say what you will, the man is gorgeous and is doing something he doesn't have to do-help others.

Who cares? It's the economy, STUPID! Hey, I have an idea-why not have Oprah Winfrey and all the other rich Hollywood people donate 95% of their wealth to the middle and lower class? Now THAT would be newsworthy....It is bad enough that Obama has no experience to run this country–it is even worse when he starts taking advice from Hollywood. Nancy PELOUSY needs to be replaced–as well as Obama–Hillary 2012............

I'm sure he has very well, thought-out opinions. NOT!

Should fit in well with Pelosi, Reed, Barney Frank and Obama.

I don't care what people say I applaud Brad for his work in NOLA. He puts in a lot of work and people are so quick to judge.

Cue the right wing, rushpublican hateful, jealous rage machine, in three . . . two . . .one . . .

The difference between the people who support what Pitt is doing and the people who don't is one of literacy.

And there are some seriously dumb f-ing people in this country who can't read or just don't bother to read.

Why don't you dittoheads go back to your drag races and titty bars and leave politics to people who actually care about their country?

ALL THESE HOLLYWOOD AND TV LOONIES SHOULD START TAKING CARE AND EDUCATING THE DOWN AND OUT PEOPLE HERE AT HOME -STARTING WITH CHICAGO – NEW YORK – SAN FRANCISCO – CLEVELAND AND OTHER BIG CITY POPULATED CITIES --THEN THE USA CAN BEGIN HELPING THE WORLD

CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME - I GREW UP WITH THAT SLOGAN AND STILL BELIEVE IN IT.

It's time for our politicians to put aside their differences and come together to help each other rebuild this great country with new ideas new inspiration and get involved individualy to get things done, rather than just talking the talk but not walking the walk.The time is now to follow leaders like Brad Pitt who could have just lived his life as a famous actor but he choose a different path,he is the voice of millions of victims out there in New Orleans who lost everything and was left for dead.There is a light at the end of the tunnel because of people like BRAD PITT and BARACK OBAMA who understands the dignity and freedom that each and everyone of us deserves despite our differences.The time is now to light up a candle for each and every fallen soldiers of this country who did not have a second thought when they went in harmes way to protect our very freedom here in the USA which most of us take it for granted.

What a bunch of self-righteous hateful people. This is about people helping other people. The right has reached a point when they have become so full of hate they are not able to speak rationally.

Rick...."shallow end of the think tank" ..... I absolutely love it!!!!
So funny and so true.
Ray Ray... "George Clooney calling the shots......." etc. Hilarious!

I hope Pelosi wasn't too star-struck to hear his good ideas. I wish I had more confidence in her. Let's all go sustainable!

Shocking. Hollywood comes to the White House. For all the good Pitt and Jolie do in the world, I still don't like the influence they and the rest of the Hollywood crowd have on the Dems.

All you happy libs ... WHY do you think Brad is in Washington DC??

He's there to LOBBY FOR TAX PAYER MONEY!!

And the 9th ward...4 years later is still struggling and yall want to blame Bush??? How about the COMMUNITY doing something other than waiting on a government handout??

Where's the Mayor?

Where's the Governor??

Oh noo... let's just let the US Government fix everything – that's how the 9th ward works?

WOW, a rich white man helping poor African-Americans. How dare he! He is a socialist, a communist and Anti-American. How dare his wife adopt starving children from other countries? she is Anti-American; she should have adopted American kids.

OK, but you GOPers, what have you done for America? Just because he is a rich white man it doesn't mean his is a criminal, a drug dealer, a political puppet; come on, not everyone is is DICK, RUSH and Georgie Porgie. Oh by the way, how many kids have DICK, and John McCain, and Georgie adopted? How about you tell Sarah P. to stop pumping them out and adopt one of the thousands of orphaned or abandoned Alaskan boys and girls.

Man, so what if he met with them. They are trying to make the world a better place HOW DARE THEY. I guess if everyone decided to help somewhere, somehow, maybe we would be a better country. My wife (who is white, but not rich) gave over 10 years of service to this country and still volunteers at schools and with the Salvation Army HOW DARE SHE, I guess. Stop adoring the Rush way of life and start loving your country.

That picture of Pitt, Clyburn, and Pelosi sure raises my confidence.... we are in deep trouble in this country and they are all smiles. These people make me SICK.

Nancy Pelosi gets excited whenever a camera is focused on her.

The beauty and the beast. Can you guess which one.hahaha

The simple fact that many of you have something negative to say about a person who is doing what we were placed here to do and that's help others is....shocking, but not surprising. Most of you are a product of the Jerry Springer era, lying Republicans and let us not forget Rush Limp-wrist.
You guys should really stop the hate...
Obama/Biden
2008/2012

chuckles199 March 5th, 2009 5:57 pm ET

PITT is a professional con-man who like OBAMA reads lines that other people write for him.
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And what have you done for yor fellow Americans chuckles?

I would like to ask all the haters one question: what have YOU done for your country lately (if EVER)?

joey from sd March 5th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Dont forget all of Brad Pitt and Angelinas infedelities also.
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And who are you, Mr. Self-righteous.

I am surprised they did not mention that they are distant cousins. However, actors like Matt Damon did a lot more for Obama than Brad Pitt.

Had It March 5th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

Wow – I'm old, but I'm not dead. He is one fine looking young man !
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Yes, he certainly looks yummy

Unlike Heston who held an NRA protest after the Columbine massacre, Pitt is trying to help those who's government forgot about them. These are AMERICANS that don't have homes, jobs or meals to eat. What souless creatures are you? Just because you've lived selfish depressing lives, don't judge those who trying to be selfless in helping others.

Who cares about Hollywood stars? Most of them are complete nuts who have little understanding of how most of us live.

anyone with internet can see what Mr. Pitt has done for the City of New Orleans, and can imagine how many hours he put in for the housing project for low income citizens. What stuck out to me is what to do while on the hill.
If your not a politician on the hill with a big plan, do the smart thing. Shut up and listen, speak on the focus points only. Smart move Brad Pitt, Smart move

Why?........Why are we interested in what this guy has to say?..We already know he's a toady for obamy....Pitts!.. just give your money to the corrupt UN and be done with it...without fanfare...without public attention...ahhh...enuff said...let's see if the moderator will scratch this off the board....

So...

Have a single one of you naysayers bothered to research what exactly the Make It Right foundation is doing?

Because it's exactly the kind of anti-socialist charity you people champion over the government coming to people's aide.

But it's poor people and minorities he's helping so I guess he's just another Hollyweird wacko...

News flash – Jindal Inherited a democrat governors mess and is still fighting against the democratic hell hole that is new orleans city hall.

Also. Jindal does not run FEMA.

It's amazing how people can find a negative thing to say about a person who has donated so much time and energy to help those in dire need. This world is definitely sinical and depraved. Forget about wether you are a democrat or a republican, think of yourself as a human being. If you had the resource would you too be helping your fellow AMERICAN. Let get rid of all the get bull and get AMERICA back on track.

I am so disappointed in Brad Pitt for giving this crazy woman a minute of his time. Brad and Angelina have always been my heros in all that they do for charity but how can they not see the monster in this woman?

Say what you want about Nancy Pelosi and (much of it is true) but she is always dressed appropriate. I wish she would sit with Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Cindy McCain and Jill Biden. They could ALL benefit from it.

It's sad that ONE PERSON has done more for that New Orleans neighborhood than the ENTIRE government with 1/0000th of the money.

THIS!, is why you shouldn't want the govt spending your money for you.

Isn't it sad that ONE PERSON

No Incumbents 2010 March 5th, 2009 5:39 pm ET

When are you coming to Texas to build homes after Ike. Oops my bad helping poor white people isn't as good for publicity.
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Your a complete Moron and it looks like you need more than a home rebulit. What difference does color, gender or anything else have to do with NEED. Texas should have Idiots like you spaded.

Nancy Pelosi stared at Brad Pitt with wide-eyed amazement...but that's because she ALWAYS looks like that.

I'm sure Brad Pitt is a great role model for out of touch liberals.

It's pretty sad when a movie star has to show government how to help destitute people. Bush sure didn't have a clue !!!

I don't believe in treating celebrities or rich people ANY DIFFERENT-but this is for a good cause. I hope many people benefit from it.

Ray Ray: Give me a break! Brad Pitt is not dictating anything – he's using his celebrity status to call attention to a situation he cares about and wants to help. Ditto for George Clooney.

And all you blasting Pelosi – you just don't like her because she's a woman. Otherwise, why don't you list some details about her policies you don't agree with.

But, wait, that would require some actual thought on your part!

take care of New Orleans

he only took care of Republican states, now is a chance to go back and help

what a nightmare Bush is and was

Mr. Pitt, you can cease re-building New Orleans, according to Governor Jindal his state does need bailouts or socialism.

Good for you Brad and keep up the good work. I'll leave it at that but helping those in need is a blessing.

PITT is a professional con-man who like OBAMA reads lines that other people write for him.

This is a worthy project. Brad Pitt and his group should be commended.

However, I don't know if it is a good idea to rebuild in the Ninth Ward. I have been there personally to see the devastation.

It was far worse than I could have imagined. The area it covered went on for miles and miles in all directions.

It can happen again.

I'm sure on this giant globe there probably are persons who give a flaming rat's arse about Mr. Pitt and his Octomom look alike girlfriend's day to day movements and activities........ but i'm not one of them.

Now there's a picture of the shallow end of the think tank.

Give Brad a cabinet post!!! HE is the next new DemacRAT face, right up there with Bono...

The Beefcake and the Bubble Head.

I am delighted to see all those who are supporting the health care reform, I think those are non partisans who understand you can agree and disagree, As far as the republicans, it is sad to think that they are living in a much earlier time when we did not reconize prejudices coming in the form or discrete and indescrete. I think the replublicans are very ANGRY!! that a black is president. Their behavior is non other than that and the fact that none of them could actuall say they do not want Obama do failis because they really do want him to feel. Not because they feel his plan will not work they are prejedice replubicans who think that intelligent African Americans can not see the hate that stands out against this black president. We may not write into you blogs and voice it on the media , but we understand clearly why they opposed this mans ideas so strongly and grudgently

Private citizens did more than the Bush, Cheney, Rush, GOP did for them!
Canadians actually went down faster to help than The Neo Con GOP Government at the Time!

Many thanks to both Brad and Angelina for their help and support to rebuild in the Lower Ninth Ward, and for choosing to live in New Orleans. We on the Mississippi and Louisiana Gulf Coast not only appreciate all that Brad is doing, we are truly grateful for all of the help so unselfishly given by so many good people, from. all walks of life, and all religious denominations. I honestly don't think we would have made it without them. While Hurricane Katrina was horrible, it really proved how kind anf generous the American people can be.

Brad, do you have another brother?

Whoopi Doo! I guess him and obama are going to do a photo shoot together uh? It was nice of Angelina to let him go and play with the boys at the White House.

His foundation, "Make it Right," has done more for NOLA's Lower Ninth Ward then Jindal has done for the whole state.

Good going MR. Brad Pitt.

Good for You Brad... Kudos you're so committed to helping others, may God continue to bless you and your family.

Pitt visits the Barackstar!

I'm much more interested in listening to someone like brad Pitt, who IS actually building these green homes, had the knowledge of those plans to share with congress, and get on with the rebuilding of not only Louisiana but ALL homes destroyed in all disasters..smart man...listen up congress....

Dont forget all of Brad Pitt and Angelinas infedelities also.

And 'Celebrity'-laced comments from redneck GOP'ers in 3...2...1....

Brad Pitt needs to stay out of politics. His family is a disgrace to the nation. Why not adopt kids from your own country that need help? We have starving children too ya know. Don't forgot, Angelina is such a great role model though, I mean, look at Octo-mom.

When are you coming to Texas to build homes after Ike. Oops my bad helping poor white people isn't as good for publicity.

Wow – I'm old, but I'm not dead. He is one fine looking young man !

George Clooney calling the shots for US involvement in Darfur.

Brad Pitt dictating Domestic policy for New Orleans.

Perhaps Matt Damon could be in charge of the CIA since he DID the Bourne Identity movies??

THIS is what America gets when you let a con-man into the White House.... Hollyweird calling the shots.

She is full of crap.

She makes me want to vomit.....