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In reply to the discussion: Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport [View all]question everything
(47,471 posts)7. I kinda remember that he hated that airport being named after him
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I knew he was a bit of a prick in his younger days but I thought he mellowed quite a bit
yaesu
Jun 2020
#3
Stupid as well as selfish and greedy. Absolutely villainous remarks. Thanks for sharing them. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jun 2020
#28
Me too. I was never a huge fan, but I could sit and watch some of the films. But now....
C Moon
Jun 2020
#11
It is possible that his stint as a stunt rider before he became an actor, damaged his
demigoddess
Jul 2020
#34
yes, I remember Audie Murphy. But then Audie Murphy had guts. Wayne was an actor.
demigoddess
Jul 2020
#37
I can remember watching his movies at 5, 6, 7 and being so offended he felt he had the right to grab
LizBeth
Jun 2020
#17
Another racist. Take 'em down (Dropkick Murphies). I did like True Grit though...
Evolve Dammit
Jun 2020
#19