Jolie Criticizes Obama Admin
Posted on 11. Dec, 2009 by Chuck Rocker in Entertainment, News, Politics
Apparently the Obama administration isn’t doing enough when it comes to the “situation in Sudan” according to actress/activist Angelina Jolie.
The situation is one of humanitarian catastrophe fueled by war and lack of criminal accountability. The conflict began back in February of 2003 and rages on today while the world looks on. Jolie has been a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador since 2001 and has devoted much of her efforts towards work in Darfur.
The star’s criticism:
“Their policy, though, raises a number of questions,” the star wrote in a Newsweek editorial. “How is the Obama administration’s approach to Sudan an evolution of justice? In addition, when the administration says it intends to work to ‘improve the lives of the people of Darfur,’ I would like to know what that means, besides the obvious point that their lives could hardly get worse.”
It seems as though her many roles in film have somehow qualified her to dictate international policy. Hey Obama, listen up! Jolie is calling the shots homeboy.
“Like many Americans, I support the administration’s willingness to engage diplomatically, even with regimes we abhor. And I believe President Obama and his special envoy Scott Gration will do their best to bring peace to the region,” she said. “I also hope we will act sooner and more powerfully to prevent future atrocities.”
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