John Cusack is the anti-Michael Rapaport.
The 2 actors see the present Center East disaster from diametrically opposed positions.
Rapaport of “Lovely Ladies” fame is staunchly pro-Israel and assaults stars for not talking out on behalf of the hostages held by Hamas. That’s assuming they’re nonetheless alive six months into its warfare with Israel.
He additionally posed as an Oscars emcee to disgrace actors for his or her awards-season silence on the hostages’ destiny.
And he’s taken successful for his stance. Antifa-style activists tried to shut down his comedy performances earlier this 12 months with no luck.
Cusack, the previous teen sensation turned far-Left rabble rouser, makes use of his X account to advertise Palestinian causes and blast Israel.
Over and once more. His X feed is a blur of pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel messaging.
This week, Cusack not directly praised the nationwide pro-Palestinian protests that snarled streets, blocked airports and brought on mayhem on a grand scale.
In California, protesters chained themselves to barrels and blocked lanes on northbound I-880 in Oakland, whereas one other group of demonstrators carrying banners disrupted southbound site visitors. On the Golden Gate Bridge, protesters obstructed site visitors in each instructions, with some carrying a banner that learn “Cease the world for Gaza.”
The disruptions didn’t simply have an effect on drivers. In Chicago, protesters on I-190 blocked site visitors coming into O’Hare Worldwide Airport, and passengers who had already arrived began strolling on foot with their baggage to catch their flights.
The trigger? Spark a ceasefire in Gaza, though Hamas has repeatedly rejected a number of calls for simply that in current weeks.
Cusack, who hardly ever mentions the hostages however rages in opposition to Israel day by day, shared Tweets praising the protests.
Occurring now! Philadelphians shut down main intersection as part of #A15 worldwide financial blockade demanding divestment from Israel. #PhillyA15 pic.twitter.com/2aMfyNFhJD
— hannah zellman (she/her) (@zellman) April 15, 2024
“Cease the world for Gaza” https://t.co/zaPmjyd18W
— الكسندرا ميراي🇵🇸 (@LexiAlex) April 15, 2024
Cusack’s once-hot profession has cooled significantly in recent times.
He now headlines VOD-style titles that skip theaters, suppose “By no means Develop Outdated” (2019) and “River Runs Pink” (2018). His future tasks embody the WWII thriller “Fog of Battle” and “My Solely Sunshine.”
The actor admitted in a 2020 Guardian interview that his political passions haven’t helped him snag work in Hollywood.
“Possibly being outspoken hurts your profession… I’m simply conscious it helps me sleep higher at night time, figuring out that I wasn’t passive throughout this time.”
As for the 2024 elections, Cusack’s tackle the Biden-Trump matchup from 4 years in the past possible holds true at present. He was a really reluctant Biden voter then.
“You’re voting for an extension of the neoliberal order. However the various is fascism. You need to vote in opposition to Trump.”
Some pro-Palestinian Democrats have soured on Biden for supporting Israel. We’ll have to attend and see if Cusack falls into that camp.