China Today. America Tomorrow? | 12/6/22

China Today. America Tomorrow? | 12/6/22

Actress Kirstie Alley of 'Cheers' fame dies at age 71



Actress Kirstie Alley died Monday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer.

A statement from the family of the popular actress confirmed on her social media account that she had passed away.

"To all our friends, far and wide around the world," read the statement, "we are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered. She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead."

Kirstie Louise Alley was born in 1951 in Wichita, Kansas. She moved to Los Angeles, California, at the age of 29 to be an interior designer, but she eventually began her acting career with a role in the movie, “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."

Alley was best known for her role on the popular sitcom "Cheers," in which she played Rebecca Howe, a love interest to Ted Danson's character. She won an Emmy for lead actress for the role in 1991.

She won a second Emmy for her performance in the 1994 television movie “David’s Mother,” and went on to star in the "Look Who's Talking" series of movies and the show “Veronica’s Closet."

The actress became more vocal about her politics later in life when she began appearing on Fox News to comment on various topics, including her support for former President Donald Trump and the liberal control of Hollywood.

Tributes to her memory inundated social media Monday evening while some on the left chose to criticize her for her politics.

"Our mother's zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did," her children concluded.

Here's more about the death of Kirstie Alley:

Kirstie Alley, best known for 'Cheers,' dies at age 71www.youtube.com

‘Here’s My Bill’: Kirstie Alley Has Her Own Plan To Get Stimulus Money To The People Who Need It

'Congress takes no pay for 6 months'

Kirstie Alley says pro-lockdown politicians should forego their salaries while Americans suffer from their policies



Actress Kirstie Alley opined that perhaps politicians pushing lockdown policies should forego their salaries while their constituents are suffering from the consequences of their decisions.

The vocal actress made the suggestion from her official social media account and it got thousands of positive interactions.

"My solution. All senators congressmen governors and city political officials from any state or city who impose shut downs to the extent that businesses and people have no form of income, take no salaries for the duration of the shutdown," tweeted Alley.

My solution. All senators congressmen governors and city political officials from any state or city who impose shut… https://t.co/SZoHneUtzX
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1607089589.0

"Leadership leads by example & from the top," she added.

The missive received more than 12,500 retweets and more than 116,700 likes from social media users.

The outrage aimed at pro-pandemic politicians has peaked after several incidents of appalling hypocrisy from politicians ignoring social distancing guidelines while haranguing their constituents to follow the rules.

In one of the most egregious examples, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, was caught at a lavish dinner at an exclusive restaurant called French Laundry. Photographs showed that he eschewed wearing a mask and his dinner companions neglected to distance themselves. Newsom later apologized for setting a bad example.

A few days later at the same ritzy restaurant, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, also a Democrat, was caught celebrating the birthday of a local wealthy socialite. Breed confirmed it was her at the restaurant.

Alley has been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and has not shied away from using her social media account to express her political beliefs. On Tuesday she signaled that she supported the effort to question the results of the 2020 election.

I’m still holding the line by the way.... @realDonaldTrump .. I’m here till they drag me away
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1606847626.0

"I'm still holding the line by the way.... @realDonaldTrump .. I'm here till they drag me away," she tweeted.

Here's Kirstie Alley talking about her support for Trump:

Kirstie Alley joins 'Hannity' after receiving backlash over Trump supportwww.youtube.com

‘Broadcasting Terror’: Kirstie Alley Doubles Down, Slams CNN For Scaring Viewers

'I’m just saying what good does it do anyone if you provoke terror'

CNN launches personal attack at Kirstie Alley after she criticizes their reporting — and she fires back



Kirstie Alley took to Twitter Friday to voice criticism of CNN's reporting, and the network's communications account fired back with a personal attack on the actress that sparked strong reactions. But Alley hit right back.

What are the details?

"I now Know why my personal friends who walk around in SHEER TERROR of contracting Covid are simply CNN viewers!" Alley wrote. "I decided to watch CNN myself to get a their viewpoint and oh my God DID I EVER!!!! IF YOU TOO WANT TO LIVE IN TERROR WATCH CNN!! FEAR OF DYING IS THEIR MANTRA! OMG!"

CNN Communications replied, "Kirstie, you are welcome to change the channel - just like countless viewers did every time 'Veronica's Closet' came on TV. But don't downplay the loss of nearly 230K American lives. And please, wear a mask."

@kirstiealley Kirstie, you are welcome to change the channel - just like countless viewers did every time “Veronica… https://t.co/Nm80ivMvq1
— CNN Communications (@CNN Communications)1604073478.0

The CNN public relations team was referring to a show Alley starred in in the late '90s. The actress, who supports President Donald Trump for reelection, then slammed the cable network for turning a blind eye to stories that might damage Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.

"If only you paid as much attention to Joe Biden's alleged corrupt business dealings as a TV show that was rated top ten in 1997," Alley responded. "I guess you got that wrong too."

Some on social media joined CNN in accusing Alley of downplaying the coronavirus, which she denied, explaining, "Don't misinterpret my objection to CHRONIC FEAR MONGERING,WITH ZERO NEW SOLUTIONS TO AVOID THE PLAGUE, as non empathetic. That's a lie spread by Democrats who want to twist my words & make me seem unsympathetic. Chronic FEAR mongering doesn't help ANYONE physically or mentally."

'This is some grade-A juvenile stuff here.'

Others slammed CNN for the way the outlet responded to Alley.

Newsbusters managing editor Curtis Houck wrote, "This is some grade-A juvenile stuff here, CNN. But this is also very on-brand of you. No class. No ethics. It's all a game."

Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz (Fla.) also weighed in with a burn on CNN, tweeting, "Veronica's Closet had 35 million initial viewers. About 10 million more than the Mueller testimony. It ended its third season with 8 million viewers, down for sure. But still about 8x the viewership of CNN's top-rated show."

‘Guess You Got That Wrong Too’: Kirstie Alley Spars With CNN’s Communications Department

'If only you paid as much attention to Joe Biden’s alleged corrupt business dealings'

Kirstie Alley defends voting for President Trump despite backlash



Hollywood actress Kirstie Alley went on Sean Hannity's Fox News show Monday to stand firm on her decision to vote for President Donald Trump, despite the torrent of backlash she received from announcing her decision over the weekend.

What are the details?

On Saturday, Alley tweeted, "I'm voting for @realDonaldTrump because he's NOT a politician. I voted for him 4 years ago for this reason and shall vote for him again for this reason. He gets things done quickly and he will turn the economy around quickly. There you have it folks there you have it."

I’m voting for @realDonaldTrump because he’s NOT a politician. I voted for him 4 years ago for this reason and shal… https://t.co/a3iMdb0CRt
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1602976226.0

Hannity called her on his show to hear more about her reasoning, and began by pointing out some of the abuse the actress received for bucking the Hollywood trend of voting for Democrats.

"First of all, you're brave to come on this show. I give you a lot of credit," Hannity told Alley, before listing off messages where people told her she "should rot in hell," and that she doesn't "have a brain." He noted that her "deeply held and personal religious beliefs" were also attacked.

"You know, they always attack the same three things," Alley told the host. "That I'm a fat, irrelevant scientologist." But, she noted, "this has been going on for 40 years."

In defending her vote for Trump, Alley explained that in America's past, politicians left their respective professions — such as Trump, who had not been a politician before running for the presidency — to serve the country and then returned to their trades in the private sector.

Regarding Democratic nominee Joe Biden, Alley hit out against his statements on race, noting, "What did he say, 'you ain't black if you're not voting for me?' and then these constant gaffes of these actual racist overtones, and I'm like 'no, maybe you get one where you accidently said something inappropriate, but it's pretty constant."

Kirstie Alley joins 'Hannity' after receiving backlash over Trump supportwww.youtube.com

Kirstie Alley says she will vote for Trump, leftists respond with tsunami of hate: 'You are now dead to me'



Actress Kirstie Alley, known for her roles in "Star Trek" and "Cheers," revealed Saturday that she will vote for President Donald Trump next month. She was hit with a tsunami of hate in response.

Alley has become increasingly outspoken about politics in recent weeks. Last month, she criticized new "inclusion" requirements for Best Picture contenders at the Oscars. And earlier this month, the actress slammed a CNN reporter in a viral tweet, and called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "evil" just a few days later.

What did Alley say now?

She announced that she will vote for Trump — just as she did in 2016 — because she approves of his job performance.

"I'm voting for @realDonaldTrump because he's NOT a politician. I voted for him 4 years ago for this reason and shall vote for him again for this reason," she said.

Alley added, "He gets things done quickly and he will turn the economy around quickly. There you have it folks there you have it."

I’m voting for @realDonaldTrump because he’s NOT a politician. I voted for him 4 years ago for this reason and shal… https://t.co/a3iMdb0CRt
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1602976226.0

Alley's admission on Saturday was the first time that she revealed that she did, in fact, vote for Trump in 2016.

Alley had initially voiced support for Trump during the Republican primary, but dropped her endorsement when the infamous Hollywood Reporter tape surfaced weeks before the election.

What was the response?

As of Sunday afternoon, Alley's tweet had received more than 87,000 responses. She was widely criticized, and many detractors invoked her membership in Scientology to mock her.

  • "Shelly Long was way funnier than you," Hollywood director Judd Apatow said.
  • "Well my vote for Biden canceled yours out. I have done my civic duty of the day," actress Patricia Arquette said.
  • "So you belong to two cults. Gotcha," one response said.
  • "Imagine if joining scientology wasn't even your biggest mistake," another response said.
  • "She's part of two cults-- Scientology and Cult 45. There's no hope for her," another response said.
  • "You are now dead to me," actress Marina Sirtis said.
  • "We already knew you were a cultist… but it's definitely weird you're a member of two cults.Isn't there like a cult honor code or something?" another person responded.
  • "I am hiring my friend because he's NOT an electrician! I hired him 4 years ago for this reason and he wired up the house quick! And now, 4 years later after it burned down (fake news said it was an electric fire) I am going to hire him again!" one person mocked.
  • "Oooh the highly sought after Scientologist Kirstie Alley vote! Almost as lucrative as the Taliban endorsement," another person mocked.
  • "So you're proudly proclaiming your support for the racist, sexist, xenophobic, science-denying, constitution-subverting, corrupt, impeached, tool of hostile foreign governments, who has presided over the death of more than 217,000 dead Americans. Good to know. Psycho," another person said.
  • "I'm voting for Biden because i have a brain," Joe Lockhart, who worked in Bill Clinton's White House, said.

But not everyone was angry. In fact, thousands of people shared their support for Alley's decision.

"Your bravery is appreciated," Kimberly Klacik, a Republican U.S. House candidate from Maryland, said.

'You people have lost your minds': Kirstie Alley blasts new Oscars inclusion requirements



Actress Kirstie Alley is not impressed with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issuing new "inclusion" requirements for Best Picture contenders at the Oscars, telling the Hollywood decision-makers: "You people have lost your minds."

What are the details?

On Tuesday, the Academy announced that starting in 2024, any film must meet two out of four detailed diversity requirements in order to be considered for the coveted Oscar for Best Picture.

Academy leadership explained in a statement, "We believe these inclusion standards will be a catalyst for long-lasting, essential change in our industry."

Ms. Alley did not hold back in her initial reaction to the news. According to The Daily Wire, she wrote in a now-deleted tweet, "This is a disgrace to artists everywhere…can you imagine telling Picasso what had to be in his [f***ing] paintings. You people have lost your minds. Control artists, control individual thought .. OSCAR ORWELL."

She later explained, "I deleted my first tweet about the new rules for best movie OSCARS because I feel it was a poor analogy & misrepresented my viewpoint. I am 100% behind diversity inclusion & tolerance. I'm opposed to MANDATED ARBITRARY percentages relating to hiring human beings in any business."

I deleted my first tweet about the new rules for best movie OSCARS because I feel it was a poor analogy & misrepres… https://t.co/8kJDiBWGkF
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1599661643.0

Alley continued to take heat for her criticism of the academy's decision, but she was not the only Hollywood star to condemn the new initiative. James Woods called the move "madness," and Dean Cain retweeted the message.

One man said of Woods' reaction, "It's funny how I love the movies and television but yet there were not to many people that look like me. Now to find out that some of my favorite actors are not inclusive is very disappointing," tagging Alley and Cain.

The actress responded, "I'm more inclusive than the people who wrote that crap. The best kind of inclusion is to make hundreds of movies & TV episodes about real minority stories, not some gimmicky math equation to APPEAR inclusive. UR right l! Not enough content that looks like U or other minorities!"

I’m more inclusive than the people who wrote that crap. The best kind of inclusion is to make hundreds of movies &… https://t.co/brntmMxFe3
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1599681129.0

Anything else?

This is not the first time Alley has slammed Hollywood culture. Last year, the actress tweeted, "I refuse to be part of the Hollywood a**hats who can't see that 'NOT working with Republicans' is as stupid and NASTY as 'REFUSING to do business with gay people'..STOP ACTING above the FRAY ya damn hypocrites...WE are the same species! let's help each OTHER ya damn yahoos."

I refuse to be part of the Hollywood asshats who can’t see that “NOT working with Republicans” is as stupid and NAS… https://t.co/6DbC9h5nGT
— Kirstie Alley (@Kirstie Alley)1567816788.0