'Back to the Future' co-creator: Don't impeach Bush

Flea, shown at left as "Needles" with Michael J. Fox in "Back to the Future II," is urging impeachment of President Bush (Universal)

The man who co-created and co-produced the "Back to the Future" films is taking a stand in favor of President Bush, saying the commander in chief should not be impeached, despite the "idiotic" thinking of the likes of an actor who appeared in two parts of his trilogy.

Screenwriter Bob Gale wrote to WorldNetDaily in response to an article this week titled, "'Back to the Future' co-star: Impeach Bush."

The story reported Flea, the bass player for the Red Hot Chili Peppers who played Michael J. Fox's co-worker "Needles" in the second and third parts, is calling for the impeachment of President Bush.

In an online message posted on the band's official website, the Australian-born musician, whose real name is Michael Balzary, held little back, stating:

george w bush should definitely be impeached
he is a liar
and his lies have bought misery to millions of people
and bought no good to anyone except for the corporate oil
billionaires who are making huge profits ... .

"Not everyone in Hollywood supports impeaching Bush – I certainly do not," Gale told WND. "Flea is entitled to his own opinion, no matter how idiotic it may be ... ."

Gale called the original WND story "factually accurate," but noted he would "appreciate it if you could leave 'Back to the Future' out of your headline, as it implies guilt by association."

Gale called the rock star's part in his films "a tiny role," and felt it was not appropriate to refer to him as a "co-star."

On Monday, WorldNetDaily asked its readers in its daily poll, "What do you think of political comments made by entertainers?"

With 5,686 entries, the top response at 49 percent was: "I can't stomach these self-absorbed, anti-American numbskulls when they talk politics."

Just over 21 percent chose: "Today's entertainers are part of the reason America is in bad shape, so their politics is par for the course."

And another 16 percent selected: "Who cares what these clowns have to say about politics?"

Originally released in 1985, the "Back to the Future" series became a box-office blockbuster, grossing just under $1 billion worldwide by the time all three parts had been viewed.

Gale has also been associated with projects including "Amazing Stories," "Tales from the Crypt," and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand."

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