Unless you have been completely isolated and living in a cave somewhere in Bum*uck Arkansas, you're probably somewhat aware of the bad things happening in Myanmar (formerly Burma). You may have seen some frightening images of monks and pro-democracy demonstrators being beaten and killed (although the oppressive ruling military junta prefer you not see and are doing everything in their considerable power to prevent their despicable atrocities from reaching the outside world).
In the midst of these brutal crackdowns, Sly Stallone is taking time out to promote his forthcoming "Rambo" movie which was filmed in Thailand on the Myanmar border. The plot supposedly concerns itself with rescuing aid workers from Myanmar. How fortuitous for Stallone. But poor Sly says that he was scared and had reason to fear for his life during recent filming. It appears from the safety of his movie trailer in Thailand that the great Rambo himself was scared shitless. But the great humanitarian that he is, Stallone offered work to all those refugees that could make it over the border and onto the movie set. The clip I saw on one of those infotainment shows suggested that all of these refugees were being used as extras in a scene where they were being shot at. I realize it wasn't real but still it shows an appalling lack of sympathy for these poor souls on Stallone's part.
Perhaps the ruling generals will watch their pirated copies of "Rambo" in the comfort of their villas with their boot hills firmly planted across the throats of all those who represent change and freedom in Myanmar. All the while laughing hysterically. Do we really need more installments of the "Rambo" franchise? I'd prefer a little more outrage from the world community. It's a shame, isn't it?
