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Celebrity Apprentice
By Bull Nav
I have liked The Apprentice from the beginning because it shows a bunch of type A personalities having to work together, under pressure, to accomplish a specific task. Very interesting to watch and learn from other's mistakes...
Anyway, this season's installment of Celebrity Apprentice has fairly notable actors, actresses, singers, and other personalities working for the Donald to make money for a charity the celebrity has chosen. The winning project manager gets the money to donate to his or her charity.
Last night's winning project manager was a Brit named Piers Morgan. I did not have a clue prior to this show who he was, but he quickly established as a take-charge, no-nonsense type who is not afraid to speak his mind.
At the end, he explained his charity, the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. This was one I had not heard of, but from their website, they have done a great deal for those who have not made it back.
The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in supporting the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. Begun in 2000 under the auspices of the Intrepid Museum Foundation, and established as an independent not-for-profit organization in 2003, the Fund has provided close to $60 million in support for the families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, and for severely wounded military personnel and veterans. These efforts are funded entirely with donations from the public, and hundreds of thousands of individuals have contributed to the Fund. 100% of contributions raised by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund go towards these programs; all administrative expenses are underwritten by the Fund’s Trustees.
I was very impressed that he would choose this particular organization, since most celebrities seem to avoid any positive talk of the war.
Turns out Mr. Morgan has a personal interest.
This charity particularly resonates with him because his brother has fought in 2 tours of duty in Iraq and his brother-in-law has fought in 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan. They both have lost several friends and comrades and Piers feels that this is a great charity to play for.
He stated on the show that his brother's most recent tour in Iraq was fighting alongside US Marines, and he thought this charity was a great way to honor the US warriors.
BZ to Mr. Morgan for his donation to our lost and wounded troops.
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What a nice gesture for him. Thanks
I do commend Piers for making this his charity of choice. His brother is a Major in the Army, his brother in law has served in AFG, however Piers does not support this war,and never has.
As the editor of a British tabloid paper "the Mirror" he questioned the legality of this war. His paper took a position against the war,providing biased anti war coverage, even publishing photos of British solders abusing Iraqi captives under the heading of "VILE"---think of it as Abu Graib light. Photos that he received after he agreed to pay a hefty amount to "the soldiers" who provided them. Other papers had turned down these photos because their veracity seemed questionable.
Shortly after they pictures were published, they were proven to be fakes & Piers was fired.
I'm am thrilled he has chosen to bring this charity to light and to donate his winnings to them: The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is part of Intrepid Foundation of which Fisher House belongs.
I share this about Piers not to diminish his choice to donate to this wonderful charity.
I understand, respect and admire his reasons for doing so - he loves his brother and brother in law, and by fiat he does love the British and American troops. His politics towards Iraq are in stark opposition to his position about the troops.
I bring this to light, because many on the right believe one cannot support our troops and yet denounce the war. This attack is often leveled at celebs who take the time to visit our troops in Iraq and AFG, but whose politics lean left, and who have been outspoken critics of this war and this President.
By donating to this charity, Piers is not lending his support to the decision to invade Iraq, but rather he is supporting those brave men and women for whom honor, duty, courage, commitment, sacrifice & service to
I do commend Piers for making this his charity of choice. His brother is a Major in the Army, his brother in law has served in AFG, however Piers does not support this war,and never has.
As the editor of a British tabloid paper "the Mirror" he questioned the legality of this war. His paper took a position against the war,providing biased anti war coverage, even publishing photos of British solders abusing Iraqi captives under the heading of "VILE"---think of it as Abu Graib light. Photos that he received after he agreed to pay a hefty amount to "the soldiers" who provided them. Other papers had turned down these photos because their veracity seemed questionable.
Shortly after they pictures were published, they were proven to be fakes & Piers was fired.
I'm am thrilled he has chosen to bring this charity to light and to donate his winnings to them: The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is part of Intrepid Foundation of which Fisher House belongs.
I share this about Piers not to diminish his choice to donate to this wonderful charity.
I understand, respect and admire his reasons for doing so - he loves his brother and brother in law, and by fiat he does love the British and American troops. His politics towards Iraq are in stark opposition to his position about the troops.
I bring this to light, because many on the right believe one cannot support our troops and yet denounce the war. This attack is often leveled at celebs who take the time to visit our troops in Iraq and AFG, but whose politics lean left, and who have been outspoken critics of this war and this President.
By donating to this charity, Piers is not lending his support to the decision to invade Iraq, but rather he is supporting those brave men and women for whom honor, duty, courage, commitment, sacrifice & service to
I do commend Piers for making this his charity of choice. His brother is a Major in the Army, his brother in law has served in AFG, however Piers does not support this war,and never has.
As the editor of a British tabloid paper "the Mirror" he questioned the legality of this war. His paper took a position against the war,providing biased anti war coverage, even publishing photos of British solders abusing Iraqi captives under the heading of "VILE"---think of it as Abu Graib light. Photos that he received after he agreed to pay a hefty amount to "the soldiers" who provided them. Other papers had turned down these photos because their veracity seemed questionable.
Shortly after they pictures were published, they were proven to be fakes & Piers was fired.
I'm am thrilled he has chosen to bring this charity to light and to donate his winnings to them: The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is part of Intrepid Foundation of which Fisher House belongs.
I share this about Piers not to diminish his choice to donate to this wonderful charity.
I understand, respect and admire his reasons for doing so - he loves his brother and brother in law, and by fiat he does love the British and American troops. His politics towards Iraq are in stark opposition to his position about the troops.
I bring this to light, because many on the right believe one cannot support our troops and yet denounce the war. This attack is often leveled at celebs who take the time to visit our troops in Iraq and AFG, but whose politics lean left, and who have been outspoken critics of this war and this President.
By donating to this charity, Piers is not lending his support to the decision to invade Iraq, but rather he is supporting those brave men and women for whom honor, duty, courage, commitment, sacrifice & service to country are not just empty words.
I was about to say Bravo Zulu myself until I read Huntresses bit. I will research a little further.....
I will stand by my statements. Like I said, I don't know the man, but I was pleased to see the effort.
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Piers Morgan fills in the Randy spot on the British version of (insert name of country) Idol.