Richard Dreyfuss on What Will Smith's Oscars Slap Says About America

[@anncaddel2897]

BS, if this was a normal person they'd be sitting in jail.

[@kathleenstutzman5381]

I reject this behavior is a part of all of us. I agree this is BS!

[@blitz_zen]

Males protecting their females. The more things change, the more they stay the same....

[@judymiller5154]

black privilege? or top actor privilege?

[@judymiller5154]

@@blitz_zen "he was defending his woman"...but we cant even define "woman" these days?

[@ninobrown3394]

Black privilege. If he was white he would have definitely been arrested

[@GameIntrosFinales]

I think one should distinguish between a) Will Smith's unacceptable and immature behavior born out of a broken relationship with a narcissistic woman plus problems from his childhood, and b) the immoral behavior of the other guests present and the Academy who let him receive the Oscar afterwards and give him a standing ovation. The inappropriate reaction of this high society to the aggressive behavior of one of their own shows how hypocritical Hollywood is with its virtue signaling, and that they have been given too much money, attention and power for far too long.

[@dianelively8582]

Well you said it!

[@braveheart977]

Given waaaay to much! They are just people like the rest of us. But they act entitled.

[@anniemichaels980]

go to therapy

[@jamessmythe8608]

Dreyfus, a Liberal who condones much of what the Left does is a master of deflection on Megyn's first question. He is a schmuck.

[@jenniferjamison4912]

Wish I could give this comment a million likes!!

[@mickdonedee1]

Thanks Richard Dreyfuss for calling out political correctness and the erosion of appropriate social behaviour.

[@tomgallagher7870]

When u think off it these stars they live in a bubble.there surrounded by yes people all there lives.maids,butlers,handbag carriers u name it...im telling u now ask these stars the price off a pint off milk or a slice off bread today and they would look at u like u asked the measurement off the moon.half off them couldnt change a light bulb if the power went..i get that interviews can be long same questions but have a look at the likes of denzil and robert downey.if he spoke to your wife on the street like that u would tell him..reality srars ,internet stars,ask most kids now what they want to be when they grow up and the answer isnt a teacher or doctor its i want to be famous..we live in a world were people getting beat up is filmed and passed around as amusement...as for will himself would he do that in the street?i doubt it.

[@NA86737]

Basically calling out both extremes of the political spectrum

[@LilyAmongThorns]

@@NA86737and hypocrisy when it’s coming out of the same persons

[@jeanaallison7236]

He's so right. American culture is now tacky and rude. No one's held accountable for anything! Even the rich elite and politicians are cringe worthy 🤢

[@putinscat1208]

That, and you can legally blow some of them away in several states.

[@dianepereira1860]

I agree. People make excuses for their bad behavior and blame others or the situation. No more self control leading some adults acting like children. The media...television and the internet...play a huge role in this decay.

[@noneofyourbusiness9369]

@@dianepereira1860 Can't blame Will Smith behavior on anyone or anything except Will Smith.

[@israelizzyyarrashamiaak766]

@@putinscat1208 umm which state ? I’ll move there

[@FreeSpirit47]

If you take a look at what is present in all drinking water, even bottled water, it explains a lot.

[@skeletalremains3860]

I'm a homeschooling grandma. We are teaching the things Richard spoke of. My grandkids shake people's hands and tell them it's nice to meet them. We still teach my oldest grandson to open girls' doors and to offer a woman a seat of there isn't any. We also told him that all women won't appreciate it but when he finds one that does she will be special. Richard is right. It starts in our homes and what we allow becomes normal.

[@paulk9985]

Sounds like you are teaching him to be weak and p***y-whipped.

[@overlandecuador8893]

We pulled ours out 10 years ago. I went to parent teacher conferences and realized that this generation of teachers were far less educated than us. Too boot, they are liars. That is when I asked my wife” do we want these kind of people mentoring our children?” We agreed it was time to take an active role in there education. Kudos to you grandma!

[@carolregister530]

Best comment.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

When I saw drastic changes in my child's behavior, and discovered what the school was teaching, I pulled him out immediately. Did homeschooling from sixth grade, through high school. Best thing I ever did, it paid off in spades. In college, on Dean's and high honor's list all the way through. And the best manners and behavior on top of that. It starts at home. Home schooling may be inconvenient, but our children's well being and future depends on doing what's not easy.

[@jaredcook4577]

That’s great about your grandkids.. most kids seem detached and anti social and withdrawn!

[@icxcnika9990]

"there is no boundaries anymore because no one is teaching them to us". PERFECT!

[@ALinn-vr3nl]

*are and I agree with you. We each bear a responsibility to decide what our boundaries are for ourselves, and to role model those for others. WE need to each be the teachers of each other. All of us.

[@valdez3245]

Some of us still are, and we keep teaching them, no matter how hard it gets!

[@jamesmcinnis208]

There are no grammar either, apparently.

[@mariehaverty8209]

Agree 100%, we are lost in confusion🤔

[@johncummings5350]

We are lost...in the moment...as a society. Every situation whether in the sports world... Hollywood...or political arena is dissected way beyond it's need. Social media will one day be regarded as the single most detrimental affliction to the youth of this country. It is full of fake facades and extremely creepy people who's agenda....whether it be social...political...or spiritual....is to grab the trust and obedience of those whom are too ignorant and/or trusting to take it on themselves to separate fact from fiction. Does that seem eerily similar to cult mentality?? Hmmm.......

[@scsmith4604]

Dreyfus has been speaking about the decline of the country for a long time. I heard him speak about 5-7 years ago about the lack of civics knowledge that the average citizen has and blamed the public school system for it. He then went on to predict that society was going to a steep decline. He was right.

[@mikebradshaw6484]

It started when Bill Clinton blamed Monika Lewinsky for his infidelity. He threw her under the bus and didn't take blame for his actions and the news media believed their little darling.

[@lilybond6485]

SCSmith: I saw the same video when he talked about Civics no longer being taught in the classroom. I was shocked and did not know that. I agree with everything he says.

[@Straitsfan]

And it’s people like him and Hollywood who contributed to it over the decades

[@curlyq690]

@@Straitsfan Exactly!

[@rosaravello4275]

Absolutely a!

[@CeCeW51]

I still believe that Will Smith should've faced a consequence for his actions. Anyone else would've been arrested i'm sure!

[@kathyjarvis8191]

There have to be consequences for our actions. He isn’t above the law

[@FallenAngelBrass]

Consequences are coming. The Academy has yet to make its decision.

[@josephadiaz8343]

Anyone else would have been drug out of the building arrested and sent to jail 🤨 no questions asked.

[@202One]

F' the Academy because they will just slap him on the wrist. He should've been arrested or folks should've walk out. Instead they partied with the Smith's like it was 1999. Chris Rock should sue the Academy/Will & never return to #OscarSoCrazy.. ✌🏆🙄

[@Stunt877]

Who cares its not that serious lol all he did was do a soft slap it aint like he beat the man up or shot him.

[@issues9828]

Richard is a great example of the wisdom of age, and why it needs to be sought, respected, and revered. He's a man speaking with authority --- not because he is famous. This man's authority is coming across solely because he has the wisdom and perspective of age, and he knows down to his inner core that he is speaking truth. It's refreshing.

[@rickmontgomery3037]

Exactly, and well said.

[@LilyAmongThorns]

@@MontecitoWealthyamen. I am reading about the death of Socrates from the writings of Plato, and am amazed at how much the writings of the Apostle Paul “borrowed” from Greek philosophy of that time and expanded it to show the answers to those mysteries that were pondered by Greek philosophy in the answer of Jesus Christ. I was born again over 30 years ago and have been taught by the greatest: Jesus and also His greatest Bible writer Paul the apostle. The constitution and Bill of rights were founded on Biblical principles. Those principles are being trashed and we are all suffering the consequences.

[@mtmg3648]

"There is no excuse for the political correctness that has overwhelmed our culture."- Richard Dreyfuss

[@Joecrow-waytogo]

I hated my job as a result of political correctness compounded by a total disregard by the public of boundaries.

[@thrummer1953]

A Laudable Statement.

[@marynellessen8790]

Richard Dreyfus’s has the spot on mindset of the abhorrent downfall of people today AND what being American should be! Of course, msm will never promote the truth he tells!!!

[@griffinmathers929]

He doesn't get credit for finally realizing this now. We sure have lowered the bar on whose words we place quotation marks around. "At night, it gets dark!" My new hero - my 3 year old nephew.

[@petermartinez4625]

I loved u in jaws, A Total Class-Act...

[@jgdays2439]

It was assault , pure and simple . He should have been evicted from the venue and met by police . If any one of us ‘ normal people ‘ had assaulted the presenter of the show or anyone, for that matter , that’s what would have happened. It is truly troubling that he was not only allowed to stay , but given and Oscar and a standing ovation . There is no provocation made with WORDS that justifies an assault .

[@theotheo7241]

who can take this guy with a hundreds of plastic surgeries seriously. he is part of the problem

[@karenl1180]

Police should have dragged him out if he didn't want to go. Even if it meant taking his buddies Denzil and Tyler perry with them. Jada thought it was funny. She must really dislike her husband. I see a divorce in the future cause wills gonna wake up and figure out he screwed up

[@griffinmathers929]

JG, you're correct. There's no huge discussion required.

[@wildwaning9427]

Article(s): "KID ROCK BRAWLED WITH TOMMY LEE OVER PAM ANDERSON AT 2007 VMA AWARDS. KID ROCK OFFERS NO APOLOGY." Kid Rock was NOT dragged off to prison and no selective groups condemned it...Yes, SELECTIVE outrage.

[@ggilchr]

You're right, and I agree with the vast majority of that. If DiCaprio, DeNiro, Denzel, Daniel Day Lewis would have done that, they may've also received a pass, if they were up for annual awards and considering their cache in the community. Lots of factors happening - live TV full of human error, the actor doing it being the same as that shoe'd-in for Best Actor, other first-time honors to come soon after the altercation, etc. Another one may be his peers weren't angry, but actually supremely confused and worried for his mental state - not wanting him to tank the rest of his professional career from something to obscure, spiraling further. All that said, plus taking into account his personal life situations/insecurities with his marriage and recent memoir, nobody...ever...has the right to feel immune from repercussions when putting violent hands on another (absent self defense). Chris Rock is the one Denzel and others should have talked with, no doubt, but Rock's class in accepting the confusion and still being a pro - nobody was worrying about and consoling him with advice. It'll be interesting to see how Will navigates in the coming days: Remorse and introspection about subverting his own values to his wife's, and just "be a good husband?" Or denial of the magnitude, speak nonsensically about "Fierce defender of love, God's new task for me," with smiles and laughter? P.S. last note, no Assault there :) Battery only. Not trying to be the annoying person to correct semantics, but it's mind-blowing how few people know what Assault actually is compared to other crimes. Assault is the action one takes that places the Battery recipient in imminent fear of bodily danger. Battery is the physical touching component, and can be either "offensive" or "harmful". The confusion comes from the two separate crimes occurring together so frequently. In the scene, Rock was so unsuspecting of imminent physical harm coming from Big Willy Style, an Assault charge would get thrown out immediately, if even brought. I digress though,. Longest comment I've every typed haha, just thought new knowledge is typically good knowledge!

[@denisemaxwell51]

I'm a black woman, and i'm appalled at Will Smiths behaviour. Very well said Mr. Richard Dreyfuss. Agree 100%

[@BeatlesFan1975]

Agree 💯

[@LilyAmongThorns]

Thank you. I’m glad you haven’t been sucked into the black vs. white racist manipulation “war”. It should never be about colour of skin when addressing lack of morals and character. That ugliness comes from a much deeper place than skin colour and all people of all kinds of skin colours can and do sink that low….unless they are taught to have manners and self restraint.

[@chadbrick67]

Doesn't matter what colour you are. Makes you know better than them to use colour..I understand what you might be thinking but colour shouldn't come into it

[@smokelesschoice165]

If Will Smith was genuinely sorry for what he did, the man wouldn't have accepted the Oscar. Either that or he would have given it back by now.

[@chadbrick67]

@@smokelesschoice165 narcissistic people are never sorry

[@rembeadgc]

Dreyfuss is right. It's not just a reflection of Will Smith's condition, but a reflection of America's condition. Nobody wants to hear that and I can't blame them but they need to.

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

I was glad to hear a voice of reason.

[@frenchcafe7342]

Hollywood SELLS this stuff 24/7! By continuing to BUY this stuff we are teaching generation after generation that it’s normal & OK! We become more and more complacent and become less disturbed by it. See how it already pales in comparison to all the smash & grabs that go on w/o consequences??

[@pollynunnally5863]

Obama and the rest of the left wing nuts who value pedophilia and transgenderism are responsible

[@saminthaly3136]

Will Smith's behavior is totally unacceptable at all levels.

[@Emer205]

YES!!!

[@justanotherjackleg7073]

We allll know the main reason he's getting a pass. Let's not gloss over the elephant in the room. Don't believe me: What if Cint Eastwood did that? Hmmmmm, told ya. Two sets of standards. Facts. Want more? MSNBC and the other clowns at CNN are trying to make U f'ng Kraine about race. Let that sink in.

[@kopec82]

I can say this Will has been bully and manipulate from Jada for years, he was Laughing till he saw his toxic wife angry and she watch him laugh and then he reacted that’s when shit hit the fan, before she made him accept is ok to cheat on him on public with his son friend in his house and all the open crazy marriage ! If this was him manipulating her and been toxic ppl would be defending jada but no one cares his living this horrible life! He was wrong hitting Chris but this the low point and cry for help he needs to be help!

[@theotheo7241]

who can take this guy with a hundreds of plastic surgeries seriously. he is part of the problem

[@swimlaps1]

Not by CNN & all the fake news & dividers = who are constantly all for destruction & a failing America.

[@aliciakerber3682]

I appreciate Richard having the courage to say what so many people are afraid of saying. Our country is experiencing an overwhelming moral decay to correct, include, or even help some people ease their conscience and as a result we have entered a CRAZY WORLD. This has got to stop. We have opened Pandora's box as a society...

[@lilybond6485]

@Alicia: The only consolation I have of my parents’ deaths years ago is that they don’l live in this current world and I don’t have to worry about either one of them getting sucker punched and/or worse.

[@rickmontgomery3037]

@@lilybond6485 Exactly.

[@annabanana377]

"a spiral of decay" well said! Richard Dreyfuss. I couldn't agree more.

[@bailujen8052]

A spiral of a decay that is arpund the same level as the shark that blew up

[@CheryB17]

The fact that we still have a person like Richard Dreyfuss gives me hope. Thank you, Sir. Keep speaking.

[@mikeg.9238]

He represents a hollywood era that is long gone , unfortunately there's not enough of these celebrities left anymore. There's no more class left , i'm old enough to remember the Jimmy Stewarts , Henry Fonda , Charlton Heston , Gregory Peck etc. They didn't lecture the public and talk down to them , those stars had class...

[@vincentbarrett7266]

Agree

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

@@mikeg.9238 Now everybody is a star in their own mind or on their own channel. We don't even need stars anymore.

[@Ruby0465]

Absolutely!

[@mikeg.9238]

@@smallhouseinthemeadow6131 True that!

[@ProgressIsTheOnlyEvolution]

Spot on Richard Dreyfuss. Great to hear a voice of reason in a world where it seems reason is all but lost.

[@Eyefartconfetti]

100% accurate. There aren't any boundaries and class is becoming a thing of the past

[@carolflower8015]

The rule of the lowest common denominator - personified by epsilon semimorons with megaphones

[@morlock2086]

I got to meet Mr. Dreyfuss at the Plaza Film Festival. He spoke at length and off-the-cuff about the need for Civics Education in the U.S. I have never been so proud to be a social studies teacher!

[@lilybond6485]

What a nice experience and great memory for you

[@morlock2086]

He even shook my hand when he arrived to preface the showing of "Jaws". It was wonderful.

[@morlock2086]

@@lilybond6485 He even shook my hand when he arrived to preface the showing of "Jaws". It was wonderful.

[@lilybond6485]

@Morlock: That is very cool. I’d love to meet him and shake his hand.

[@maureencarey9972]

“We live now, in a spiral of decay” …. Perfectly said.

[@pyewacketpeggy8329]

This is why it’s impossible to fly on a plane,!go to the airport,theater, restaurant. Grown adults behaving like three year olds. I wasn’t allowed to behave like that at four .

[@thomasdaley2929]

Masculinity rules society now. Carry a gun and shoot to kill no matter the moment.

[@dogsense3773]

I worked in a national park for 25 years,I caught people in their 50s doing graffiti!!

[@rororidley5829]

Chris Rock has a Non-Verbal Learning Disorder so it’s difficult for him to read body language that’s why he uses laughs to know how he’s doing. He couldn’t quickly read there was a threat, and why would he think that was going to happen at the Oscar over a GI Jane joke. Chris goes to therapy for it and to deal with childhood trauma for 7 hours a week. You could tell Chris was not trying to be cruel. He didn’t compare her to Cojack, The Mask, or Uncle Fester. He even said he had no idea she had Alopecia. This may be a news flash but most straight men don’t watch her red counter convos. They may hear some snippets of the smith crazy from their woman IF she finds it interesting. I didn’t know she has Alopecia. So is that also why Willow, Tiffany Haddish, and Amber Rose have buzz cuts too???

[@BabsisHere]

THANK YOU, RICHARD DREYFUSS! FINALLY, a voice of REASON! This "wokeness" is destroying society as we (knew) it!

[@pamelawing5747]

What does "woke" have to to do with it? It was bad behavior period. I can give you a list of "unwoke bad behavior" that would fill a large binder.

[@theotheo7241]

who can take this guy with a hundreds of plastic surgeries seriously. he is part of the problem

[@frankzapata24]

Wokeness...your regurgitating of talking points is what is destryoing America. The bill of rights was created in 1776. for 150 years we literally had slavery, lynching , Japanese internment camps, Trail of tears amongst other horrific behaviors. People are not worse today. Everything is just a lot more magnified and less accepted because our morals are different.

[@smallhouseinthemeadow6131]

@@frankzapata24 I think you are missing his point.

[@CJ-dg3bm]

Would you guys stop taking words you don't understand from the black communities and using it as a weapons for your own agendas? You sound ridiculous. He was not saying anything about being woke. He was talking about basic morals and manners moron.

[@at8630]

Will's slap and following standing ovation was symbolic of Hollywood's complete loss of integrity hidden behind the facade of morality.

[@lauralinden6840]

It’s not just Hollywood. Did you listen to this video?

[@margaretcurren7577]

ANY OUNCE OF RESPECT I EVER HAD FOR WILL SMITH WAS GONE IN A MATTER OF SECONDS.

[@lilybond6485]

Same here Margaret. His behavior was too over the top -- more like went off of a cliff to be forgiven or excused.

[@dkuhlman2282]

Hard to have boundaries when Hollywood puts out crap that glorifies all that we are supposed to despise. And we’ll continue to buy into it with our wallets.

[@hotrox2112]

Your weakness precedes you. Control your personal intake, & quit excusing your choices, as this culture does.

[@dreamarcher4018]

Not me. Time to watch anything BUT American TV.

[@cabayern9416]

Haven't watched a movie in years, because am not interested. Hollywood's attitudes have caused me to not want to be any part of it.

[@sallypoore8330]

Not me! I only watch old black & white movies.

[@jmangi6221]

I haven't been to a movie theater in years. I don't even watch a movie at home. I've never been a movie buff, never understood that hobby, now I see why. Hollywood is and has been broken for a long time.

[@debramaddox9898]

Who knew Richard Dreyfuss was such a deep thinker? I always appreciated his talent, but he's now earned my utmost respect as a human being and American. Hope to hear more interviews with him.

[@lilybond6485]

If he got himself involved in politics I’d vote for him.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

There should be consequences for Will's actions, thats really the issue at hand.

[@timleelim9930]

They'll probably just hand him a slap on the wrist.

[@roundedges2]

It's more than that. Social politeness and restraint is in freefall. The audience didn't walk out.

[@kevinmalone3210]

Yeah, and Dreyfuss goes on and on about the problems we have in society as if this is the real issue. Talk about standing on a soap box!

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Chris Rock will probably sue.

[@bjh1]

Rules for thee but not for me.

[@charlie-km1et]

Discipline? That’s absurd. Dreyfus hit the nail on the head. Will Smith should turn himself into the police if he had any sand or wanted to show men and especially black men how to take responsibility for one’s actions.

[@carlsilverman754]

Yes!

[@thomasdaley2929]

Chris Rock would have to press charges.

[@mananimal3644]

Thomas, You may be half correct. Chris R would have to press charges if Will Smith disputed the charge. That is were it is now. But, if WS were to turn himself in the LA police or district attorney office it would have to address. It like robbing a bank but no one presses charges, but if the perp steps forward they would have to take him in. Your thoughts?

[@jacquiet6040]

@@thomasdaley2929 That rule needs to be changed. The world witnessed an assault. The cops should be on it even if Chris doesn't press charges.

[@rosegarden0988]

Trump mentioned his p-- bc, the left kept making reference to his small hands.

[@tonettelee3603]

Richard Dreyfuss is a last of a dying breed, old school , dignified, poise and classy.

[@cynthiahusband106]

So true oh so true thank you for your statement miss the “ old school” that was a dignified time for this country , respect for this country.

[@waverider227]

how true!

[@shelleywantiez7964]

Richard Dreyfuss is a true man of stature and character. I've always admired him. Spiral of decay, what a spot on analogy.

[@lilybond6485]

It must be as depressing for him to watch the decline of this country as it is me.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

@@lilybond6485 I couldn't agree more.

[@lilybond6485]

Shelley Wantiez: Never -- in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would be seeing what is going on in my country, The United States of America. That was when it WAS The “United” States. Now - it is The Un-United States of America. I’m pretty good at imagining things but I can’t imagine what this country is going to look like in 10 years if the left stays in power.

[@BeckerFlag]

Richard Dreyfuss is old school Hollywood class.

[@lizdelisle1912]

There are no boundaries and no filters. Sometimes I wonder if people even hear the words that come out of their mouths!

[@jamesbowen8960]

Richard Dreyfuss. As long as you continue to support the Democrat party, nothing will change.

[@waynedurning8717]

Not really.

[@carrtb]

This interview took me back to the movie “Who’s Life Is It Anyway”. Richard exhibited the same determination in his characterization of the unfortunate victim in that movie as he did his message in this interview. Very well thought out and delivered, he is the same in life as in character.

[@shona4415]

I’m gobsmacked that security at the awards let this happen with no repercussions & it just carried on like nothing had happened.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

It's actually worse that he got away with it

[@moniquefleming3738]

They tried to remove Smith during the break. Smith refused to leave.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

@@moniquefleming3738 yea right. And Elvis is still alive so is Tupac. They bang Jada on the weekends

[@Agnar669]

@@moniquefleming3738 Wow, I am sure people are unaware of that. He should have been frogmarched out. Put in a straight jacket, and carried out screaming blue murder. Who cares.

[@Agnar669]

Smith assaulted someone on stage. He should have been charged, because nobody has the legal right to sanction the very public assault. The fact his victim didn't press charges is of no consequence. The fact the audience gave him a standing ovation, is neither here nor there. Loving the crime is no defense. He should have been removed because had he committed another crime, the legal repercussions would have been massive.

[@nacarreira777]

That standing ovation for Will Smith after he assaulted Chris Rock showed just how low Hollywood is.

[@_1ben]

standing ovation for bullism, sad

[@BigDaddy-vr2ut]

Yeah. It sure did

[@tangreatmusicyacriso323]

Not SHIT, They CARED NOTHING about what Happened between TWO GROWN ASS BLACK MEN!☹

[@ericcartman7361]

Funny how they preached about Toxic Masculinity, but still gave Will Smith the attacker a standing ovation.

[@TheBoots72]

​@@ericcartman7361Because he was doing it for a woman. If he would have done the same for a man it would be a different story. I guess in todays society our strong independent women are considered holy and have to be protected from any type of criticism, opinions, jokes and words 😌

[@teresafinoalchemy]

Thank you for being the voice of reason in all the insanity, Richard Dreyfuss.

[@kaebella2259]

People stopped watching award ceromonies, tv, and movies because they are sick of the propaganda shoved down our throats!

[@petergambaccini7396]

What propaganda?

[@rosemarywoolley8394]

@@petergambaccini7396 Oh you are silly. Made me laugh. Oh hang on you were joking weren't you!

[@petergambaccini7396]

No.

[@metgirl5429]

Well said 👍🏻

[@twodog4220]

@@petergambaccini7396 ---------> Fool

[@curatedstyle8645]

Thank you for giving Mr. Dreyfuss an opportunity to publicly voice his extremely rational analysis of what happened at the Oscars, as well as the rapid decay of society

[@nabirasch5169]

Rational like F. Starting from the 1st. it's not Our behavior. More associated with (and condoned) if it's Black or leftist violence these days. Conservatives get whacked even if they burp. Drefuss is a low level fraud. Did I hear him try to blame it on Trump? Not surprising D's biploar.

[@kathleenstutzman5381]

So why must we all be included in this unacceptable behavior!

[@latinaforever4892]

My 32 years old son told me if that was him slapping a fellow actor he will leave the room before receiving any award, because he will be so embarrassed for what he just did ... but a millionaire don’t think about consequences, arrogant at his best !!, shame,shame ....😢

[@dee7353]

Will Smith is a narcissist. He doesn’t care how he looks. He would not turn down an award he feels he deserves. It is a mentality of Hollywood and there are other reasons for his mentality which are accepted by a small delusional part of society.

[@MrJamberee]

His analysis was to blame trump. You, very foolishly, seem to think that’s just brilliant. Go outside and play.

[@Joyjoy-ih1ie]

Very nice hearing you speak. Things have gotten out of hand for a long time. Social responsibility has eroded but you have spoke up. You are another great one, remember that.

[@gotpeace9459]

I stopped watching movies years ago because of the moral decay in the artistic story lines as well the moral decay of the actors and their lifestyles. We need a return to true Family values in this Nation and around the world. It all begins in the home.

[@marielaganas3398]

Absolutely

[@lemonysnick5171]

I mainly watch older movies now. There's a goldmine of films out there in our history. A lot of the new stuff is trashy with horrible themes and characters.

[@MrBillkaz]

Me too Fucl them sports as well

[@billyhurst4319]

100% , Chinawood , I mean Hollywood died at least 10 to 15yrs ago. Nothing but garbage comes from that spewhole.

[@kathymorris4553]

I agree

[@kellywalsh9373]

I am actually glad it happened….The way Chris held his composure is a lesson every young man can learn from. True strength.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

He didn’t have a lot of choice, he was in shock. I think because he’s mature he held he’s ground well

[@lilybond6485]

Chris Rock came out king. Will Smith destroyed himself in less than 3 minutes.

[@aharris4973]

Well said, our moral compass and decency have waivered

[@kimpate2678]

It starts with being taught manners, politeness and boundaries in the home, along comes social media where people feel empowered to say the most rude and vile things while hiding behind their device, now you have standing ovations for someone that just assaulted someone and people in authority are scared to death to hold them accountable. We’re a gutter dwelling society.

[@lisatree700]

Well said 👍🏼

[@thomasdaley2929]

It is what happens when fortune and fame are more important.

[@lgempet2869]

I AGREE….so depressing!😞

[@bethmiller7544]

I was so surprised when adults would approach me in public to say, your children are so polite, so we'll behaved, have beautiful manners, etc. I told them, they are taught that. Don't you rear your children to grow up well mannered? And the answer was no, I don't have the time for all that.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Exactly. The damage is done it can't be fixed. The crack in the facade is revealed.

[@susanpeters1092]

Will Smith should take responsibility for his actions; it should not be blamed on society. We know right from wrong, thank you. Will Smith was out of order, full stop.

[@mareenwest7454]

Your right!!!!

[@Catfluff521]

So true. But Dreyfus’ point is that the fact that Smith felt he could act this way and in fact got away with it, speaks volumes about our society as a whole.

[@theotheo7241]

who can take this guy with a hundreds of plastic surgeries seriously. he is part of the problem

[@susanpeters1092]

@@Catfluff521 Smith might have gotten away with it on the night, but he lost in so many other ways....speaking as one who grew up watching him as the Fresh Prince. Dreyfuss wanted to give him some deep meaning to his behavior, really justifying his actions

[@Agnar669]

@@susanpeters1092 Very true. People have choices, and the choice not to watch him. People like him drag down the entire film, the entire cast. And in this case, the Award's night. There was a time when movie stars behaved themselves, and didn't go public with their dirty laundry, political view points, because it would effect the careers of hundreds of people. When these left wing losers go public, they immediately alienate half their audience. Will Smith has now alienated a lot of people, which in turn effects so many others. Through no fault of their own. By slapping at the Oscars, he now has shone the spotlight onto his wife....(who no doubt was idiotically happy on the night) and her sleeping with their son's friend, and then going public to talk about it in front of Will....How gross......

[@Stevedrums741]

"There's no boundaries anymore because no one is teaching them to us". Brilliantly stated.

[@David53D]

It isn't societies fault nor Trump's it's Will Smith's fault and no elses.

[@pete3882]

True, people are responsible for themselves.

[@g18886]

I'm shocked that Dreyfuss would blame it on Trump after listening to Hollywood bash him for 4 years. So we are supposed to believe Trump's behavior rather than Griffin posing with a severed Trump head or Depp threatening to assasinate Trump or DiNero saying he would punch Trump or 3 years of an attempted coup where politicians, govt agencies and MSM lied to America contributed to society ills? Yea sure, blame it on Trump.

[@lemonysnick5171]

@@pete3882 True, but you cannot deny we influence each other

[@araego6235]

South Texas Border Adventures your are 💯 right! His actions were ugly ......

[@susans5145]

Agree

[@Primus54]

There was a time that Will Smith’s behavior would have drawn boos and immediate ejection from the event. Every person in that audience that later arose in applause needs to ask themselves what their reaction might have been had they be on the receiving end of Smith’s slap. I can no longer imagine seeing Smith in a film again without thinking of his out of control behavior.

[@nabirasch5169]

His films are all bad now anyway. He had charisma when he was younger but wasn't able to hold onto it.

[@BizzyGigi]

@Primus54 Unfortunately, most of the audience was trying to determine if the slap was a staged incident or not. Then once Will Smith began shouting at Chris Rock and there was no follow up comedy, each person in the audience was trying to discern for themselves what really happening. Our society has endorsed bad behavior for so long, for various reasons, that these behaviors don’t stand out in our society like they used to. Over time we have been conditioned to be accepting and rationalize bad behaviors which has only caused an escalation of the bad behavior. When the Oscars admin staff had to deal with the incident, they had to decide who they were going to OFFEND by taking a stand on the incident. The event security team asked Mr. Smith to leave the event but he said no. Mr. Smith remained to receive an award. How can anyone associated with the Oscars explain this hypocrisy?

[@Primus54]

@@BizzyGigi I’m just so sick and tired of the two-tiered justice system we have that has become so obvious and prevalent.

[@A2D4]

Is Dreyfuss okay? His skin looks translucent and he seems a little precarious in how he holds himself....

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I had planned to see King Richard. Now I won’t. Well done Will!

[@janboyd227]

Thank you Mr. Dreyfuss! We are living in a world where disrespect reigns, guns rule and arrogance and stupidity is rewarded. We have lost a sense of decorum, propriety, civility, lawfulness and our own dignity. Thank you for brushing the landscape with the bigger issues. We all have a lot of work to do with ourselves and our communities and our countries.

[@992001jeffr]

There is no industry in the world that hands out awards to themselves at the absurd rate of the Hollywood elites. And not one of them had the common decency to escort Will Smith out of the auditorium. In fact, they gave him the top award, and a standing ovation.

[@brooks5895]

Actually Ivy Legues are very similar to giving out awards depending on how woke one is

[@madeleinedeburgh7016]

Yes, they rub each others ego, what is even more absurd is that some actors or comedians get invited to the white house and given by the President of America a medal of honor or recognition for something they invented, Obama did it and I was shocked utterly shocked I do not see any Scientists, Doctors or nurses being awarded for their valuable contribution during the Pandemic ... disgusting really

[@jackofhearts1056]

All roads lead to Trump. Good grief. No one is responsible for Will Smith's actions but him.

[@nebtheweb8885]

Too bad Mango won't take responsibility for his own actions.

[@morten1975dk]

Agree. This was just more spineless 🐂 shit. I guess we are all to blame for this lol.

[@dee7353]

@NebTgeWeb That is true. Joe blames everyone for his decisions but himself.

[@AB-qt4dj]

Richard led that it’s a reflection of us, and talks about Trump as though it’s on him. Perhaps Trump’s behavior is also a symptom of our societal problems too.

[@datmeme8967]

Just because someone mentions Trump doesn't mean they are blaming him. If you actually listened, Dreyfuss is claiming that when the presidential debates happened and all the most low brow behavior was on display, that society did not reject it. That atmosphere encourages and emboldens more people behave the same way. In other words, he's blaming the state of society, not the orange misanthropic psychopath who seems to be your hero.

[@waverider227]

As a kid I always like Richard Dreyfuss as an actor in films like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Jaws, and the father in Stand By Me What I never knew was just how intelligent he reallly is off camera and this makes me admire him even more so than as just an actor!

[@sarahtoukan5109]

How did I know he would find a way to blame Trump? Will Smith has a sense of entitlement

[@nebtheweb8885]

Trump is the biggest cancer this nations has aver had, even now that he is not president.

[@thomasdaley2929]

Its a reflection of society which is influenced by our leaders. Trump is not innocent to the problems we have as a society.

[@skeptigal8899]

Pffft! Of course it’s Trump’s fault.

[@marymcdole578]

@@skeptigal8899 You're right 👍

[@cz3197]

She did not blame Trump. She was saying Trump making a penis joke is for the voters to decide if that is okay and Will Smith's action was on him and a reflection on society. FYI I voted for Trump, both times, and not even close to feeling Trump was blamed for anything on this video.

[@rms2365]

People stealing in plain sight, praying on the elderly in broad daylight, no respect anymore for each other, Just makes me sick. Social order is disappearing.

[@jaimyjerchig5240]

I don't think the social order is disappearing...I think most organizations and individuals don't reinforce consequences because of myopic politicisation by all parties. The responsibility of saying, "No. That behavior is unacceptable and will not be tolerated," is up to all of us.

[@kenjoneslee]

I tend to disagree....human history is pockmarked with wars and vile brutality. Today, we are being more dismissive when it comes to the media and politics and what captures the most eyeballs.

[@jaceebrynne49]

I've always loved Richard's acting chops and the fact that he has always been intellectually honest.

[@rocksolidwealth]

It's not "our" fault. Or society's fault. I taught my kids to behave and what was not acceptable like my parents taught me and their parents taught them. There is a lot of bad parenting today and it shows.

[@theotheo7241]

who can take this guy with hundreds of plastic surgeries seriously?he is part of the problem

[@ninobrown3394]

When you say our do you mean white people?

[@rocksolidwealth]

@@ninobrown3394 No, course not. He said what Will attacking Chris was all of our fault. Society as a whole. I call BS

[@moviesenthil]

A lot of no parenting if I may say so, Ma'am. Just leave everything to the system, and the system will crumble.

[@AB-qt4dj]

Although you’ve taught your kids the right things, our attention is maximized by those doing the wrong things.

[@realbrooklyn7995]

Simply put, "Society has gone to hell in a hand basket" Our outlook on life has taken a turn for the worst. no ownership or lack of accountability is the big problem with everything we see and hear. From small crimes to the biggest crimes people do not fear punishment and Will Smith just proved that. If this was two ordinary individuals with no Hollywood background, one of them would have been locked up.

[@mermiefasmart1387]

I want to know: How big is that handbasket,{ a great deal many people have to fit in it }, and who is carrying it ?

[@effiedean6389]

Perfectly said. I would be in jail by now for that.tha truth is society does not care about anything accept it self. God bless us.

[@larrrevenga49]

Yup there is zero accountability for this society today and it is & will be a big blow back a comin

[@mountbrocken]

This is why ive always lived Richard Dreyfus.

[@treasurethetime2463]

I would have scolded Richard Dreyfuss as off his rocker for his argument here had the academy not giving him a STANDING OVATION. After that gross display, everyone in that audience became complicit.

[@ConglomerationCat]

It's taught us quite a lot from Chris Rock on how to handle your emotions and dealing within the moment. It's also taught us from Will Smith on what not to do at a time of extreme emotions.

[@rororidley5829]

Chris Rock has a Non-Verbal Learning Disorder so it’s difficult for him to read body language that’s why he uses laughs to know how he’s doing. He couldn’t quickly read there was a threat, and why would he think that was going to happen at the Oscar over a GI Jane joke. Chris goes to therapy for it and to deal with childhood trauma for 7 hours a week. You could tell Chris was not trying to be cruel. He didn’t compare her to Cojack, The Mask, or Uncle Fester. He even said he had no idea she had Alopecia. This may be a news flash but most straight men don’t watch her red counter convos. They may hear some snippets of the smith crazy from their woman IF she finds it interesting. I didn’t know she has Alopecia. So is that also why Willow, Tiffany Haddish, and Amber Rose have buzz cuts too???

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

Exactly. I feel like whatever else, at least we know Chris Rock isn't part of that thing. We can let him into our hearts.

[@peter5.056]

I was put out of a restaurant for wearing a shirt which displayed The Bill of Rights, "because it was upsetting a diner." I quietly declined to leave, and was kindly escorted out by police. The irony, lost on everyone, was hilarious, and tragic.

[@joeblough261]

WHAT???? Please share your story on a visible platform so that the establishment is outed. I hate cancel culture, sometimes we gotta fight fire with fire.

[@peter5.056]

@@joeblough261 I called several local media outlets, and was politely declined interviews. No one is interested. I called the ACLU, and they said they were already working thousands of cases such as mine.

[@joeblough261]

Wow. Thx for the reply. Maybe just put out a testimonial video on YT, upload to social media, and see if it goes viral?

[@lauralynn4504]

In his Bill of Rights comment, I understood Mr. Dreyfuss to say that we’ve suffered greatly as a free nation due to the lack of basic Civics being a required course, usually in 8th grade education. He has been a champion of teaching Civics for many years via The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative. I appreciated his contemplative words in this interview.

[@thomasdaley2929]

Civics won't change peoples morals. It is really how children are raised, the current adults are a product of how they were raised. We have a society that doesn't give two poops about their fellow man unless their is money attached to being good to that person. We have fully succumb to fame and fortune and it has corrupted us.

[@lauralynn4504]

@@thomasdaley2929 yes, the home is central, foundational to the outcome. I agree.

[@bonone777]

i absolutely agree, he has tried to word it very carefully, but it is annoying how political correctness is affecting the result nowadays. Academy awards should be about talent not about forced inclusivity, and this wokeness culture we are experiencing everywhere is killing the very essence of artistic expression

[@kreed82]

Huh?

[@rigelb9025]

Yes.

[@marieharris1230]

Wokeness is destroying our society period. It is a poison created by the progressive radical left. It’s despicable!

[@michelepavelkis1442]

Ahhh! The refreshing voice of wisdom.. I so admire Richard Dreyfuss for telling the truth exactly like it is. We are in moral decay. From the slap, to Will being given an award and that standing ovation; after Will's abuse on stage is exactly what we have become. This was such inappropriate behavior with all concerned!! It's time we learn a lesson, and practice being a more gentle, respectful, and kinder society!!

[@LiaSunshine67]

The Oscar's lost the magic when they started promiting political agenda instead of movies and the magical abilities of the actor to take the audience away from reality for the duration of the movie... No one wants to sit and listen to an awards show full of special lobbyists full of venom about their chosen political figure and/or cause. We go to the movies for the magic and the Oscar's to watch the best magical artist win at their craft not because they have a political agenda.

[@marlaheiler2796]

Well said & excellent point!

[@deniseberman8633]

I agree.

[@jaimyjerchig5240]

Agreed.

[@jeffwisener1378]

Said the republican 🙄

[@jaimyjerchig5240]

@@jeffwisener1378 Jeff, why is that a republican comment? I'm sure many people feel that way regardless of political orientation.

[@jimnewsom2641]

Will Smith should be kicked out of Academy Awards. You cannot allow this behavior.

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Liberals have allowed this to happen. I’m happy for what they have become. Savages!

[@iantogriffin9928]

Mr. Dreyfuss , prolific actor, prolific intellect and an amazing human being.

[@michaelwojcicki3624]

The "society is responsible" argument relieves individuals from their actions. Embracing that logic will destroy any society.

[@Anna-xx1lv]

WE make up this society.....so if WE continue to accept and allow these behaviors to go on.....then we will never have a chance at individual responsibility. It is rotting away right in front of our eyes as we allow this crazy to keep happening.

[@jeanalice4732]

Just some members of certain society.

[@Mar-ec7et]

EVERYONE in the ceremony were responsible. Disgusting people....

[@Jean-ni6of]

Thank you, Richard Dreyfuss. It couldn't have been said better.

[@richardlahan7068]

Years ago, self-control was considered to be one of the qualities of a gentleman.

[@stevenpalmer7793]

Well, there you go sir

[@melissan9199]

Richard “- we live now in a spiral of decay”. No truer words spoken in a long time.

[@et1016]

Amen

[@carlsilverman754]

Yes

[@roach2go]

The country has been uprooted from its grace since 9/11

[@Nostradamus_Order33]

Richard is a bleeding heart liberal. He perpetuates this behavior. So nice of him to be so pious. Sarcasm!

[@lemonysnick5171]

I think we've gone wrong in lots of areas. Lots of blame to go around for our lack of decorum and general lack of disgust at inappropriate behaviors.

[@panhandlejake6200]

Recent leaders in this country have been poor moral examples for people to follow. The hypocrisy shown by them and others like these Hollywood elites is a great indicator of those with poor principles that we should be ignoring rather than admiring.

[@georgecorrea8491]

I remember vividly when civics was taught in schools 🏫 but that was a thing of the past. Sad and tragic indeed.

[@threegunner]

Blaming Trump for the slap? Just another Free pass for liberals

[@cz3197]

She did not blame Trump. She was saying Trump making a penis joke is for the voters to decide if that is okay and Will Smith's action was on him and a reflection on society. FYI I voted for Trump, both times, and not even close to feeling Trump was blamed for anything on this video.

[@dee7353]

C Z He was taking a jab at Trump. It was very obvious.

[@fredderf3152]

Not blaming Trump… just look at the behavior of certain people and those that are not able to understand what is wrong.

[@cabayern9416]

I will take Trump with his "warts and all" over hypocrisy and wokeness.

[@locman6228]

Then you don't care about what America was designed to do.

[@robertacolarette1594]

Thank you, Richard Dreyfuss. I’m glad you mentioned the debates. I myself was shocked at what I was hearing and seeing but you’re right, no one called it out.

[@stopmanny]

The media needs to stop saying "Chris made a joke about Will Smith's wife". No. He made a joke about a shaved head and a movie role. I had no idea she had alopecia. I got the joke. I'm not an entitled Hollywood self-indulgent jerk. Forget about Jada. What he did to dishonor the attendees, the organizers and watchers is criminal. Everyone should sue the thugs and remind them from whence they came.

[@bluebearonbits665]

Will Smith is not a thug for slapping someone. Stop the dog whistle racism. He’s an absolute imbecile and was complete unprofessional but he’s not and never will be a “thug”. He’s a man with a professional career spanning almost 4 decades and has been working at his craft since the age of 12 in what realm is that a thug. Do you know what a thug is or is it just any black man who commits a crime?

[@griffinmathers929]

I agree with the first half of your comment.

[@barbaraminchew2991]

She wears her hair like that alot.Most black women all wear extentions wigs hairpeices and alot of things in their hair.I thought alpocia was where you had areas os no hair at all on your scalp.She s strange.

[@GorillaGrodd420]

Exactly. Comedians are paid to be funny and make us laugh. There are times to do that they have to say something shocking. People laugh and this behavior is encouraged but all of a sudden, they cross some unseen line and get in trouble. Why??

[@helenrichardson6046]

Funny thing is, more jokes than ever are being made about that bald head. Seems to me, that she's never had much hair!

[@moe9246]

I wholeheartedly agree and would love to band together with Mr. Dreyfus and other like-minded citizens to make a stand for change.

[@kng3785]

Richard has been preaching this for a good while. Return Civics and Debate Clubs back into the curriculum!

[@joshstenz]

You know how you fix the societal problem? Start holding individuals responsible for their actions. Set civil behavior as an expectation. If we're expecting someone else to fix this problem then we've already lost. Each of us needs to step up and demand better.

[@mariehaverty8209]

Agree 100%🤗

[@malfan]

He may have won the Oscar but nobody, except his family, is celebrating his effectively empty win.

[@Strawn149]

Unfortunately many people celebrated his win. He got a standing ovation and was hamming it up at the after party.

[@malfan]

@@Strawn149 unfortunate that they did in that moment. But that was shortlived as all that everyone is talking about is the physical assualt rather than what was supposed to be his big moment. Self-sabotage!

[@maxwellmark]

I think Will may be able to restore some of the respect he had prior to the slap, if he returned the award himself.

[@cleigh113]

true that

[@deavespi5063]

His awful display of false entitlement ruined his win.

[@lonh8554]

He is 100% correct, people have lost their minds. We are living in a sad time right now. We are losing more of our values every day. The current government is really making a our great country look bad. It is sad.

[@Dooguy]

The moral condition of this country is slowly decaying to the point where we are going to be the extinction of ourselves.

[@davincheyenne1456]

this country never had morals, its just social media is now exposing society to how this country really is

[@thomasdaley2929]

@@davincheyenne1456 Oh, I think there is plenty of news articles out there exposing the evil in our society. The problem is there is too much cherry picking.

[@valf.4589]

Sorry Mr Drefuss, it is about Will smith's actions and them (Hollywood) for glorifying Will Smith's behavior.

[@thomasdaley2929]

It's a bit more complex. I suspect his marriage is in shambles and if he did nothing the next therapy session would be with Jada's divorce lawyer. Will laughed at the joke until the wife lost her shit which required him to act.

[@suzanneandrea3338]

I just met Mr. Dreyfuss 3 nights ago at his book signing in Encinitas, CA. Very intelligent, and cares about the status of our country. Not to mention I absolutely adore him as an actor and told him so. He expected no interruptions and the audience complied. We were respectful and civil. The world has lost it's civility.

[@nsasupporter7557]

I heard from people who have worked with him that he’s not a very nice person. On the set of Jaws he didn’t get along with Robert Shaw and What About Bob, he didn’t get along with Bill Murray but that was mostly Bill Murray lol

[@diannleich6009]

America needs an apology!!!! He was such a bully. Everything we teach our children not to do. I’m sick over this.

[@swimlaps1]

NO. Actually, Biden, Harris, fake media, & far insane Left need to apologize.

[@peggygreeby5065]

Imagine back in the day the scandal if Betty Davis had gone up on stage and slapped Joan Crawford! Miss Davis' career would be over. Will Smith's will probably be bigger and better than ever. Why do we reward bad behavior, and punish people who do the right thing? I can't believe how far society has plummeted that violence at the Oscars happened, but that it hasn't been dealt with by the Academy as well as by the police, is par for the course these days. This incident is just a reflection of what's happening in society today. Violence is permeating all walks of our lives, whether you go to a store and witness looting, or shootings, or are a victim of a home invasion, we're not safe anywhere, and now this. The human race is devolving back to it's caveman origins.

[@ocean_romance5478]

I totally agree. A spiral of decay in the USA! The academy is all about naval gazing!

[@LeafInTheStream]

I've heard countless commentators condemn Smith's actions as wrong, but Dreyfuss is the first I've heard state that Smith's actions were _unthinkable_ , or at least, were unthinkable not so very long ago. This was my initial reaction, and it's a great relief to have someone finally confirm it. And to think that Smith was feted with a standing ovation. Did I dream it?!!?!?

[@rororidley5829]

Chris Rock has a Non-Verbal Learning Disorder so it’s difficult for him to read body language that’s why he uses laughs to know how he’s doing. He couldn’t quickly read there was a threat, and why would he think that was going to happen at the Oscar over a GI Jane joke. Chris goes to therapy for it and to deal with childhood trauma for 7 hours a week. You could tell Chris was not trying to be cruel. He didn’t compare her to Cojack, The Mask, or Uncle Fester. He even said he had no idea she had Alopecia. This may be a news flash but most straight men don’t watch her red counter convos. They may hear some snippets of the smith crazy from their woman IF she finds it interesting. I didn’t know she has Alopecia. So is that also why Willow, Tiffany Haddish, and Amber Rose have buzz cuts too???

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

The standing ovation says so very much. Anyone can make a mistake and overreact. But for a whole room to celebrate and applaud it … incomprehensible

[@HuyTran-xi9lt]

Disgusted by all of them in that moment !!! I m still speechless ! NONE of them stood up to say “wait the minute, Will, what the hell ? This is not right! Can someone escort this man out ?!”

[@HuyTran-xi9lt]

It was definitely a Nightmare and an American shame !!! This is what our big brother country has come to- a mockery to the world. Sick of all this stupid political correctness and catering to the left !!

[@gachasis2704]

He is absolutely correct!!! Building monuments of thugs, teaching hate through CRT, entitlement! Look at the ALL the assaults, smash and grabs, and violence.

[@MM-dv9hp]

America has always had statues and monuments of thugs. The problem isn’t just Hollywood. Let’s not forget about the 2021 capitol attack by those thugs.

[@kimwestwood8840]

This is a time of moral decay in America and do not be surprised to see judgement by the Almighty. Do not place our future in the hands of man, but In God . I appreciate Mr. Dreyfuss' honesty and he is old enough to remember a better standard of integrity in America.

[@bethd5049]

I have always had a deep respect for Mr. Dreyfuss. Thank you Sir for speaking the truth!

[@Miguel195211]

The Academy MUST discipline Smith very harshly. I personally want him to be ban from the Academy forever, expel out of the membership, and finally take his Oscar away.

[@williamharris3635]

Forever nahhh a few years yes

[@pheebs818]

Honestly, whatever their punishment would be of a non celebrity should be EXACTLY what happens to Will Smith. Imo....it's the only way they can save the Oscars. If they would ban a non celebrity for life then by all means that's what it will be. But, they won't ...they're so afraid of the woke cult and so afraid of BLM and to be called racists that because the fact that will Smith is a black man he will get to keep his Oscar. I hope I'm wrong but we've become so spineless , I don't have any hope.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

That won’t happen

[@Chrisfeb68]

I caught the tail end of the Oscars back in the 70s in the 80s when you really had some great movies and great actors. It isn’t even a shadow of what once was.

[@MistyBell13]

As an Australian, I've never understood this fascination with Hollywood and all of its excesses. I love movies and respect actors and their craft (and all the people behind the scenes) and what they bring to the set. Richard is right, it's society that feeds on and encourages the bad behaviour by giving them so much attention (because we've lost sight of what is really important in life). Ive also never understood why actors get paid obscene amounts of money, when a cop, a nurse, a teacher or the people that run the soup kitchens fight for a fair deal. Will is not a bad person, his behaviour was unacceptable and he should be treated no differently to anyone else.

[@lesliepage3886]

My mom and sister buy into this. I like being entertained. I could care less about their status.

[@musicbymikedoyle7121]

I'm not fascinated with Hollywood and agree that the money made is just insane. I had heard a comment the next day stating that if the slap had not happened the person wouldn't have even known the Academy Awards night had taken place. I enjoy great acting and films but all the awards events could be done without..a stupid scene took place, that's for sure.

[@sunshinelife2064]

I totally agree with you. I have a firm thinking of why actors, sports players, and absurd people like the Kardashians should be making a lot of money when those that really construct our societies make so little.

[@slimdude2011]

In addition to this comment, movie stars are overpaid, and they're spoiled rotten. That's why they do the things they do because, they think they are above the law, and their money will buy them out of everything.

[@leemadden887]

I do agree with you but in the scheme of things it’s only a few making insane amounts of money plus we are talking about a private industry. As a nurse in Australia I know as a public servant essential services will never carry huge wages. We just don’t make money. So I understand that. My issue is the pedestal these ordinary people are placed on and there are few repercussions for their negative behaviour. If a fan from the audience or a security guard or anyone other than the actors had slapped Chris they would have been arrested and escorted out of the building. Double standards yet again

[@georgewashington7251]

Richard Dreyfuss is one of the best actors of all time. He is so smart. He could have been anything in this world.

[@nigeljones482]

Megyn Kelly you are no bloody saint either

[@Muggins1dog]

I am quite tired of hearing people blame Trump for every ailment they care to think up. What happened to blaming Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama or any of the other corrupt politicians? I’m tired of this Trump blaming shit. He has nothing to do with the Academy Awards. Keep the subject where it belongs and move on.

[@cuantrail]

I don't think it's blaming Trump. Trump was just one of the first to go outside of the boundaries of what was considered normal public behavior, so now as more and more people do it the comparison becomes natural. I'm not saying if it's good or bad but just that his style hadn't been seen before.

[@cuantrail]

@@motherhvac5674 I agree. I think you're looking at it like Hollywood and Clinton vs Trump. But I see it like Hollywood, Clinton, and Trump against the rest of us. They are two sides of the same coin.

[@annjames1837]

We've chosen culture over Christ...Our country will continue to slide into the abyss

[@lhs66]

This country was founded on Christian values. Anything less will get us where you say. Believe or not. You can sin, sure but know it and strive not to, or anything goes, eventually. We are at that point. Great progress.

[@kevinkemble3718]

Ann James. , tell me about Christ in detail and what evidence you have “continue to slide into abyss.” First go into detail “we’ve chosen culture over Christ.”

[@JohnJohnson-mo4bn]

Here we go...Everything is solved by your Belief System.

[@JohnJohnson-mo4bn]

@@saintnash1 Indeed.

[@hdrake1000]

Don't they have any kind of security there to even prevent other stars to just walk up onstage while this is happening live? Even after the assault they just all stood there and did nothing, no consequences. No assault charge???

[@aldomeow]

Is there any circumstances under which Mel Gibson could’ve done that over a joke and then gotten a standing ovation soon after? 😂

[@Miguel195211]

Agree. I wonder why?

[@paulk9985]

No. MG is White and black privilege prevails.

[@Melissa_Badhorse]

I said this too

[@jacquesdemolay5171]

Imagine? I just wish that we'd seen someone do this to Harvey Weinstein at the Oscars. Then, maybe, they'd have something to be proud of.

[@kristinelizabethbarker3459]

If you saw the Golden globe award shows when Ricky Gervais hosted, he roasted Mel Gibson mercilessly. Mel Gibson managed to contain himself and so did all the other celebrities that were named and made fun of. If they can’t take the heat, then they need to stop putting themselves out there and the award shows need to stop using comedians to host the shows. It’s entertainment and roasting has become a part of it.