Writer gives QEII Golden Globe beatdown

Finally, a reason to watch an awards show. Earlier tonight, I caught a little bit of the Golden Globes, and I got a chance to hear Peter Morgan's acceptance speech for his movie, The Queen. Here is part of what he said while he was up at the microphone:

"What do we have to do to get our leaders to listen to us? What do we have to do to get them to change tact?"

Morgan continued with his rant against Queen Elizabeth II, questioning her motives for not cutting short a holiday in Scotland to properly mourn the death of Princess Diana, which ended up being the basis for his screenplay.

He continued, "In 1997, 2.2 million people went on the streets of London, sleeping rough, bringing the biggest city in Europe to a standstill so that a stubborn 70-year-old lady would fly from Aberdeen to London. What are we gonna have to do when it's really important? You have to believe that public protest counts for something."

He was then cut off - right after he finished that last sentence, he said, "Oh, I have to wrap up? I just got up here," and he hurried off stage. I guess the Golden Globe people didn't want another Michael Moore moment.

Hmm, that sounds pretty familiar to me. In America, especially since the start of the War in Iraq, those of us with our eyes open have seen what can happen to some people if they dare speak out against the government.

I wonder if Morgan plans on joining the Dixie Chicks anytime soon?

I love the set of balls on this guy - not being afraid to take on an institution like the House of Windsor.

That sounds pretty Michael Moore-ish to me, and I mean that as a compliment.