Harry Belafonte, the 85-year-old singer known for the Banana Boat Song, said a Romney victory would mean the "end of civilization," according to an interview published by the Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday.
When asked if he would like to see Romney become the next president, Belafonte responded: "Only if I would like to see the end of civilization. No, absolutely not. Mitt Romney is not my cup of tea at all."
He also said that "[u]nbridled capitalism" is the greatest enemy the country faces.
"What we did during the Bush period, what we still continue to do, even with Barack Obama, is the continuency (sic) of not changing the paradigm, of not changing the view," he said. "We still have laws that encourage torture, we did not change Guantanamo, we have laws that allow the police to arrest you at any time, not having to tell you why, and take you wherever they want. This kind of capitalism is taking us to the doorstep of [a] Fourth Reich, I think."
Belafonte made his comments while at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland, where he received a "Golden Leopard Honor Award."
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10 comments:
What a jerk... he needs to keep worrying about those banana hammocks instead of what is right for this country. Typical liberal artist.
What Harry ment to say was "Romney victory would be hard on free loaders".
More bull from a Dem
Is anyone really listening to this washed up old has been liberal hack? The answer is no.
Huh? How dare someone have an opinion? While you sit on your behind.
I'm glad ALL of the people on this blog are part of the elite and male because if you are a woman or middle class a Romney win will be the end of civilization as it is know now. Be careful what you wish for you just might get it. Would be nice to see some of you smart people join the ranks of the poor
When daylight come Harry need to go home.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
I'm glad ALL of the people on this blog are part of the elite and male because if you are a woman or middle class a Romney win will be the end of civilization as it is know now. Be careful what you wish for you just might get it. Would be nice to see some of you smart people join the ranks of the poor
August 12, 2012 8:58 PM
Chuck Cook you are such an idiot Kool Aid drinker. You never cease to amaze me.
Obama means the end to freedom and equality for all.
His goal is a black panther takeover.
Tax the rich, tax the middle class, the majority of whom are white working people.
Take away medicare? The recipients a majority of elderly whites.
Basically stealing America with the Governments muscle.
Daylight for Harry.
Harry is obviously senile!
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