All I can say about Jenna is: She sure is a CUTE party girl!

Howcome he doesen't present himself as an example for the American peiple and send his 'girls' to Iraq?

It's as if she's chosen a subject so precious and so important, that to criticize it is to invite condemnation.

I think I will write a book about a one-legged Africa 5 year old, travelling, on her own, to America, to find the puppy that was taken away from her by a rich socialite, only to get arrested and repeatedly gang-raped by meth-faced crack whores. And then, maybe, it'll end when she finally comes face to face with the socialite and her lost puppy, only to discover that the puppy is happier with her new owner.

Oh yeah, try to top that Jenna!

Hmmmm….I'm actually impressed that she has written a book, if only to prove that she is more literate than her father.

I have a feeling her book will read something like this:

"Once upon a time… incomprehensible babble… and they lived happily ever after."

The End.

If a liberal had written this book, everyone would be gushing about how wonderful it was. But Jenna Bush does it and you people pick at her…..what a bunch of hypocrites!!!!

um, doing nothing? Cord…you're a writer for an entertainment blog.

To the dumbo who asks why the President doesn't "send" his daughters to Iraq- She is an adult. She doesn't get "sent" anywhere. If she wanted to enlist, she would enlist. Just like me or you. I know people in Iraq and they enlisted with their own free will. So I think that's the stupidest argument ever.
And why is everyone condemning her book? So what if she wants to write a book? Maybe it will impact people positively. This blog about Jenna Bush is so dang negative.

Well, it'd be nice if her book increased awareness of the subject. It does tie in with what her Dad does–one of W's charity foreign aid focuses is on AIDS. I hope she actually makes suggestions about what one can do about these problems though, or the book isn't much use otherwise.

I haven't been too impressed by the twins before, but maybe they're improving as they're growing up. Besides, not everyone can be a Clinton wunderkind.

how is she doing nothing? she's doing more than most young people her age are. i read an article like the one you posted. i don't know if your article mentioned that she just finished an unpaid internship with unicef. i think it mentioned she was a teacher before then. and, she just graduated from college, so you can't expect her to have built much of a career. maybe people would respect her more if she wrote a book talking trash about celebrities that she is jealous of?

Cord, saying that her book is tricking children into believing that "her garbage" is intelligent, when you have not read the book, is without a doubt the most ignorant statement you have ever said here. It amazes me that you could actually type that and believe that. She wrote a book about AIDS and you criticize her for it? It seems to me like you are the harmful one. Educating children about AIDS, a global issue, is important, and you criticizing someone for doing that makes you the counterproductive one in the fight against AIDS and the common goal of worldwide awareness.

And by the way, how are you justifying these claims you made about her and her book? By your own political bias?

The conclave of people Mr. Bush represents and protects have done more to spread the AIDS virus than just about anyone. These are the same Reaganites who refused to address the AIDs epidemic in the 1980's because they thought it was God's way of purging the fags off the Earth.

These are the people who wage wars on foreign soil in order to sublimate countries that threaten America's economic hegemony.

These are the people who, year after year, cut spending on not-for-profit organizations whose aim it is to do some good in the world, so the wealthiest people in America can enjoy another tax cut, and so that we can waste trillions on an unstoppable war machine.

These are the people who plot the assassination of other world leaders simply because they, the other world leaders, have proven they actually care about their people (unlike Bush). Case it point, Venezuelan President Hugo Chevez. Elected and beloved by his people. His only "crime" has been to socialize Venezuela's oil industry, and return the profits to the people, thereby building schools, homes, providing food, electricity, computers… everything we take for granted… to a people who previously lived in shacks and tents. And this has made him an ENEMY OF AMERICA?

It's deaply insulting when someone like Jenna Bush, who's lived a priviledged life as the daughter and granddaughter of the Presidents of the United States, tries to feed us some hackneyed bullshit about the state of poverty in Panama, or the AIDs epidemic. She has done so without ever turning her critical eye toward the damage her own blood has caused. As long as she continues to endorse her own father, or the political party he represents, it's clear to me that she has no idea what she's talking about, and, like so many sheltered, wealthy aristocrats, is doing her "year of humanitarian work" in order to feel good about herself.

She did a "year with UNICEF"? Yeah, right. It must have been hard living in a hut with 20 armed Secret Service Agents.

"No, she's not "doing nothing." This book is worse than nothing, since tricking children—as it's no doubt aimed toward—into believing that her garbage is intelligent is counterproductive and harmful."

Cord, that statement was kind of off. You have not read the book and, considering that you only spoke of Jenna as a party girl, you probably a) either don't know much else about her or b) you are trying to influence people's opinions of her and her book by intentionally omitting the other aspects of her life (volunteer work, teaching). To assume someone is intentionally trying to trick children without having any substantive evidence is pretty 'counterproductive and harmful' in itself. I am kind of surprised at you…I have come to expect educated statements and opinions from you, and this is biased and uninformed.

It infuriates me that you would be so hard on someone who is trying to make a difference and get American kids to realize that there are people who are far less fortunate than themselves. If you hate George Bush, hate him…but it doesn't mean you have to ignore the good that someone is doing.

commenter #15 is right on. but, whether ms. bush went to panama or did one day of actual work on helping AIDS patients, i must ask, did she actually "write" the book? these days, ghost writers and editors will take care of that for her. my money's on a ghost writer.

I'm fairly certain Jenna did nada for the first year or two out of school. She's just wandering around doing random things and trying to find herself now–a stint here, a stint there. It's nice she actually went out of the country though–unlike her Dad.

Yeah, that was my question too, did she actually write the book herself? I suppose eventually it will get uncovered that she didn't write it herself. I hate to be a cynic when it comes to young people putting themselves out there. The reality is, is that she just hasn't really come across thus far as that much of an intellectual or even a kid with a brain. Not only that, but wouldn't you think that if she was writing a book, we would have heard all about it as she was writing it? I am amazed that the headlines didn't read, "Jenna Bush is writing a book about …. due out …" in advance. Makes me wonder. In any case, I plan to go to my local INDEPENDENT bookstore and thumb through the book. Don't imagine I could stomach a reading of it but it might do me some good —

Cord,
I enjoy your writing and am a big fan of Mollygood. But I'm not really a big fan of this post. I think that regardless of your political convictions, its important to recognize that sometimes those that do not agree with you on issues MAY in fact have good intentions and pure motives. I'm a Republican, but I don't automatically disregard some of the good things that my Democratic friends do, nor am I automatically suspect of any Democrat that tries (sincerely) to make a difference. We just look at things differently and I think that should be okay. I think it is pretty ignorant, to say the least, to insult a book that you know very little about, from an author whose political voice hasn't yet really been heard or understood, just because she is is affiliated with a party with which you disagree. Attitudes like that don't advance intellilgent discourse or anything positive - they simply create animosity and hate. I think its always best to err on the side of humility and assume that you don't know everything there is to know about everything - in this case, give the girl a shot. Perhaps her book is fantastic, perhaps not. But try to gain a little bit more information before resorting to ad hominem attacks. I think the book's topic looks promising, and I agree with some other commentators that if it were authored by a young person other than a Bush girl, you'd probably be supportive. I say three cheers for Jenna for doing something to at least try to make a difference in the world.

Three cheers for Commenter 15! Especially for his comments on Hugo Chavez. That guy deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but Bush, in his infinite stupidity, wants him dead.

Hey Kristen, you seem like an intelligent, reasonable person, so why are you a Republican?

I'm just wondering, because I used to call myself a republican back in the 1990's, but I have learned the error of my ways. So far as I can see, they've done nothing but bad since about 1948.

Hugo Chavez? Are you kidding? He controls the media in his country, and shuts down newspapers and tv stations that don't support him. That man is crazy, even the most liberal U.S. politicians don't deny that. The people in his country love him the way Hitler's people loved him. It is all orchestrated. They are not living a free life, and the Chavez govt. is completely corrupt. He calls Fidel Castro a good friend. Republicans and Democrats alike believe that this man is dangerous and insane. He called Israelis, Nazis for God's sake.

three cheers for 15? for what, continued propagation of lies? Fact is this administration has done more to combat HIV around the world than any previous administration. Political blinders i guess prevent people from seeing that - part and parcel of having Bush derangement syndrome.

And Cord, saying it's not politcal means it is not about her father, or the upcoming elections. I think you read it wrong. And frankly, politics should have nothing to do with poverty or AIDS or divorce. They're part of being human. Even a conservative like me sees that, has nothing to do with political affiliation. Again, blinders an BDS. Whatever, this is a blog about celebrities…so who is dumbing who down?

Has anyone seen Turtles Can Fly? I think it is possible to show the suffering of the impoverished in a non-political way. For most people living with these highly-political adversities, the reality is survival. As Roger Ebert said, these people "lack the luxury of opinions."

As an outsider it might seem obviously political, but from the point of view of those suffering, it is not.

Well, there's POLITICS and there's politics. The first category, would, I think, include hardline party politics, making policy statements, promoting a political agenda, etc. The latter would include pretty much all else, since we could likely say most everything in life (maybe save some of this celeb drama ;) ) is political. Yes, AIDS, poverty, etc., could be political, but these are also issues that exist outside of the realm of politics - in a more humanitarian sense. Jenna was likely trying to say that her book wasn't so much a political statement, or an attempt to advance some sort of policy, but rather something, as she stated, to get people to think about issues that affect much of the world outside of the U.S. (and truly, don't many of us take our great fortune for granted and do too little to promote the welfare of others? I think its a fantastic point that needs to be made to students and young people in general. See http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17349066/).

Additionally, I think, if you are being honest here, that your comments "Thanks for wasting everyone's time, Jenna. Go back to doing nothing," was kind of insulting to her personally, and belittled her efforts, and wasn't just included in this post to make the point about these issues really being political. That is why I thought there seemed to be a political animus lurking behind this post and why I made the comments above.

And I'm a Republican for a whole host of (I hope!) well-thought-out reasons, but I'm guessing that not a whole lot of folks would appreciate my posting them on this website, so I'll refrain.

Elle writes:
"Hugo Chavez? Are you kidding? He controls the media in his country, and shuts down newspapers and tv stations that don't support him."

You're buying into the Bush propaganda, Elle. You've been misled.

Prior to Chavez's remarkable electoral win, all the wealth in Venezuela was controlled by less than 1% of the population. This wealthy group, with ties to America, controlled the oil and media industries. When Chavez emerged as a real political threat to his right wing opponents, the media, with ties to oil, attacked his character and perpetuated lies in an effort to destroy his popularity. You see, Big Oil knew Chavez was a threat to their money, and they used PR tactics to undermine him.

When Chavez won his election, he did not take over the media. He established his own government subsidized tv station, but left the other stations to opporate as usual. Essentially, what he did was establish a Venezuelan version of America's PBS. Chavez used that station to teach uneducated Venezuelans about politics, science, history etc. All the things the money controlled media refused to broadcast. Chavez made it clear that he would not tolerate lies on the other broadcast networks, and when they continued to attack him with unfounded accusations, he was sometimes forced to take away their broadcasting rights. Perhaps you think this is a fascist reaction, but in truth it was done for the good will of the people, and this practice is done throughout the world in most democratic nations. The American government itself reserves the same right to take away the broadcasting license from broadcasters. The core belief, as established by the FCC in 1932, is that the broadcast airwaves belong to all Americans, and broadcasters must use their license with integrity and in the public trust.

Elle writes some more:
" That man is crazy, even the most liberal U.S. politicians don't deny that. The people in his country love him the way Hitler's people loved him. It is all orchestrated. They are not living a free life, and the Chavez govt. is completely corrupt. "

Oh? And their lives were more free before they had public schools? Or electricity? Or roads? Or jobs? None of your accusations hold water in actual fact. What Chavez has done is what has to be done to create a modern Venezuela that competes on a global scale. He has inacted certain socialist policies which have hurt the few wealthy Venezuelans, but while those wealthy Venezualans have the means to leave, the majority poor of Venezuela have been empowered. Despite what the Bushies have tried to convince you, the simple truth is that Chavez wants the people of Venezuela to be more educated so that they might become a major economic power. His revolution has more in common with the revolution that occurred in Japan in the early 20th century that transformed Japan from a feudal medeval culture into a modernized world player.

He is doing the right thing. Period. If Big Oil would just stop attacking him, he would not have to resort to his somewhat questionable methods. It's also worth noting that Mr. Chavez refuses to work with OPEC, the cartel of oil producers who control the production and price of oil to keep oil prices high. Chavez has been very generous with his oil. Offering and signing contracts for low priced oil to cities like Boston and London to help aid their ailing Public Transit Systems. And here's the big one, he even offered UNLIMITTED FREE OIL TO NEW ORLEANS, to aid the reconstruction the city. Bush refused the gesture, preferring instead to do nothing except eliminate the minimum wage and undermine the municipal workers unions in New Orleans. Now, who's the asshole?

"He calls Fidel Castro a good friend."

He is. But so what? America is the only nation in the world who has a problem with Cuba. The rest of the free world enjoys strong ties with Cuba, and it's a hot spot for European and Canadian tourism. The poverty in Cuba is mostly the result of the American economic sanctions which Castro has long since tried to end.

Elle:
Republicans and Democrats alike believe that this man is dangerous and insane. "

Name one Democrat? Seriously. If the Dems were in power, I promise you, we'd have much stronger ties and we'd enjoy the many more of the ecomonic benefits of Venezuealan oil imports.

Elle:
"He called Israelis, Nazis for God's sake."

Not true. Google the quote. See if you can find it. He's simply shown sympathy to Iran, since the Iranian government has fallen victim to the same kind of baseless character assassination that he has received under the Bush Administration.

Now, I certainly hope Chavez doesn't get too big of an ego. I have studied him since his rise, and I believe he is acting altruistically. I can see him perhaps overstepping his role though, which would be sad. Like if he decides to interfer in other South American nations' sovereignty. However, if he did, would he be any less guilty than your beloved Bush: the only democratically elected leader in the last 40 years to lead an assault and occupation against a sovereign foreign nation without prior UN approval.

Spare me the rhetoric that President Bush has done a lot for people with HIV/AIDS around the world. Yes he gives money to other countries for their AIDS programs but he has extremely restrictive ties for the funds: The programs must be abstinence-only and no mention of birth control, condoms, etc. IF the programs incorporate any safe-sex material into the curriculum, the funds are taken away. How progressive is that?

Even his own Goverment Accountability Office has criticzed Bush's AIDS plan. 2/3 of the budgeted money HAS to go towards abstinence education, while the remaining 1/3 is shared among everything else including medicine, staff, operating costs, etc. Many countries are cutting AIDS programs to try and meet these rigid demands.

As for Jenna, I highly doubt she's actually writing the book. She might be sharing ideas, but this is most likely a ghostwriting project that will have her name slapped on the cover. This is a girl who spent the last few years after graduating college getting drunk on our dime and bascially doing nothing of substance.

Cord,
It seems the majority of your postings these days are completely mean-spirited. Aimed toward celebrities or not, they're not funny or entertaining at all anymore.
I miss the old days when Molly made us giggle and smile.
I can't even remember the last time this blog made me do that.
Your recent postings are the last straw for me–this blog is going off my favorites list…..if I want to get a political agenda, I'll go to Drudge Report.

I thought this was a celebrity blog, but instead you use it to spout your bitter, liberal mindset. Why don't you just open up a political blog and leave your politics off this site. Because when I want to read something entertaining it really ticks me off to have to read your bullcrap about the Bushes!!! And anyone who believes that Hugo Chavez needs the Nobel Peace Prize should seriously investigate going to live in Venezuela. Communism is known for it's fabulous lifestyle.

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"when they continued to attack him with unfounded accusations, he was sometimes forced to take away their broadcasting rights. Perhaps you think this is a fascist reaction, but in truth it was done for the good will of the people"

Acting for the good will of the people would be letting people decide for themselves what they think, not preventing freedom of speech.

"Name one Democrat?"

Ok, how about liberal Nancy Pelosi? Here is what she said about Hugo Chavez…
"Hugo Chavez fancies himself a modern day Simon Bolivar but all he is an everyday thug," - Pelosi

"He's simply shown sympathy to Iran, since the Iranian government has fallen victim to the same kind of baseless character assassination that he has received under the Bush Administration. "

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the same man that said Israel needs to be wiped off the map. The United States' condemnation of him is very far from baseless. He has said publicly that the holocaust is a myth. He is full of hate and he preaches it to his people. The United States will never align themselves with anti-semite dictators. It is sad that Chavez has "sympathy" towards Iran, and much more sad that you seem to have sympathy for him and Iran as well.

Politics and Celebrities rely heavily on each other, turn into each other and are the same thing! Think about all the celebrities that speak out against/for different causes and think about all the politicians who make 3x the amount for ONE speech than they made the entire year as president.

Now that could only be called entertainment folks. Love the sight Cord, ignore the naysayers. Mollygood is relevant, balanced and funny too!

yeah i love the "sight" too Cord

Hey Smith, do some research before you start spouting off. The same article you site was corrected by the WP a month later.

The majority of the U.S. AIDS budget goes toward treating people and caring for the dying and orphans. Abstinence and faithfulness teaching consumes only 7 percent of the total.

There have ben issues with the program, no doubt. But the fact remains that this administration has done more for the issue than any before it. Move beyond your hatred and give credit where its due. You lose credibility when you blindly hate anything that has the President's name attached ot it.

And Cord, I stand by my statement that we are all a bit dumber for following and reading about celebrity gossip…myself included.

Jealous much? Let's see, pathetic gossip blogger or published author–I think I know what I'd rather be. That's ok Cord, maybe one day you too can write a book and call it "How to put people down because they're better than me". I'm sure it'll be a best seller.

Cord,

I absolutely am interested! Where can we find the others? And do you have a link to the article mentioned above?

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