Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks has officially endorsed Barack Obama for president with the following video first posted last evening at the former Bosom Buddy's My Space page:
Will this mean anything to voters? Do people actually care about celebrity endorsements, or are such things more for the ego of the speaker?
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Obama already has a problem
May 4, 2008 - 10:19 ET by ThisnThatObama already has a problem appearing to be too "elitist". I think this just adds to that problem. Don't forget, Clinton was the same way, and he never reached 50% of the vote. This elitism works against you. Normal folks aren't "clinging" to their favorite actors.
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Tom Hanks
May 4, 2008 - 10:35 ET by BlondeWell, of all of the "celebs" to endorse a candidate, I suppose I might consider his opinion (that is, if I didn't already have one of my own already, LOL), due to his body of work and his support of the WWII Memorial in D.C.
Having said that, though, I don't think any celeb, other than Oprah, wields any kind of influence at all in this regard. And Oprah has hurt herself by endorsing Obama, I believe, because people realized she knew she had the power to do it, and used it.
I'm not going to vote for McCain because Rush said to or not...I'm going to vote for McCain because to not do so would be irresponsible. Supreme Court. We can survive the two socialists in the short term....but we'll be living with their appointments to the SC for a long, long time if we allow either of them into the White House.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Tom Hanks
May 4, 2008 - 10:54 ET by allanfTom Hanks? Oh my goodness. "If I've lost Tom Hanks I've lost America".
Why even hold the election. Let's just declare Barack the winner and get the Carter Center to certify the election as honest and forthright.
Well, after HRC is through
May 4, 2008 - 11:03 ET by Blondewith Obama, I'm sure he'd choose your option in a New York minute.
These celeb endorsements are ridiculous. Hey...Tom's on the tube right now, shilling for Pizza Hut....yeah...that's who I want making my decisions for me.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde, not to belabor the point
May 4, 2008 - 11:27 ET by jefflebowskifrom yesterday, but do you remember the Gang of 14? And what their purpose was? And who was their leader? And with what party he caucuses? And who he has continually stabbed in the back?
What makes any of you really think that Juan McPain would appoint anyone more conservative than Hitlery or Balack Osama?
Well, Jeff...you are belaboring the point
May 4, 2008 - 11:52 ET by BlondeSuit yourself. If you can't vote for John McCain, don't. But if you think Hillary or Obama would appoint a better Supreme nominee (from the conservative POV) than McCain would, you're dreaming.
Three words for you....Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde
May 4, 2008 - 11:55 ET by Free StinkerBlonde, before you argue with this guy anymore, just remember that his profile starts with "A conservative with a brain" . . . the obvious implication that us other conservatives don't have a brain. Maybe fateswebb snuck back in . . .
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Well, Free
May 4, 2008 - 11:58 ET by BlondeJeff's new here...so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. You know me, I call 'em as I see 'em.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
And you've always been the
May 4, 2008 - 12:11 ET by Free StinkerAnd you've always been the forgiving type. :-)
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Jeff still has trouble with the math.
May 4, 2008 - 19:06 ET by ahusserI don't think I could have made a plainer point yesterday. If you don't vote for McCain you have voted for whichever socialist wins the dim nomination. McCain probably has the nomination locked up but he may, just may, grow some conservative curlies cause he still has to deal with all the backroom stuff at the convention with the RNC and pick a Veep. I am sure some demands will be made of him. He will have to somehow placate all the PO'd "true" conservatives who are in a huff right now. The conservatives right now are very weak, without the fence sitters and moderate electorate a Republican can not be President. Personally I believe a dim congress with one of these 2 socialist wack jobs as Pres would be a disaster.
I'm with Jeff on
May 4, 2008 - 19:14 ET by bigtimerI'm with Jeff on this..btw...if anyone thinks McCain is going to be able to get a real conservative Judge, if he really picks a real conservative that is, through the Senate ...they are dreaming themselves, not gonna' happen, not with the Senate in the shape it is in now, let alone Nov.
Btw...I am not in a huff as you like to say about some of us conservatives....I have plain had it with McCain and his pandering, let alone what he has done behind the scenes that are a big detriment to this county...I don't care wht he says now to get votes.
Jeff has every right to make his point without being made fun of by some others.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
.if anyone thinks McCain is
May 4, 2008 - 20:47 ET by motherbelt.if anyone thinks McCain is going to be able to get a real conservative
Judge, if he really picks a real conservative that is, through the
Senate ...they are dreaming themselves, not gonna' happen, not with the
Senate in the shape it is in now, let alone Nov.
I agree. I've said all along that Mr. Pat Leahy and Chuck Schumer will be picking the judges. They would give a President McCain a list of "confirmables." And they might very well have a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. With all the Republicans who are retiring (5? 6?), and another bunch coming up for re-election in 2010, it definitely does not look good. I hate to point this out, but if you really want to get depressed, take alook at this article from The Hill. And not a single news anchor will proclaim that the "voters had a temper tantrum" as Peter Jennings did in 1994.
We will be a full-bore Socialist country by 2012.
Heaven help us.
mb... With a 21/22
May 4, 2008 - 21:26 ET by bigtimermb...
With a 21/22 repub. seats up for election, some vacating some for reelection, we have an uphill battle, it looks to me like it will be close to a 60 dem. seat majority in the Senate for the dems...there is absolutely NO way they are going to let a conservative judge get through...look what they have done to stop progress with a rep. majority, though slim, to a dem. majority slim also...it is not going to happen.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
Thank you Big!
May 4, 2008 - 22:35 ET by jefflebowskiYou are obviously a person of class and intellect! I respect the other poster's views and value the ability to express my views on NB.
Out of curiosity fs
May 4, 2008 - 12:14 ET by shawn228Why are you criticizing the other poster for his pov, when you have that tagline?.....just curous.
Do you not like his comment on his profile? Or is it his POV?, because I believe the first post you made on thread you created was.
"I will not vote for McCain. Never!"
It's not about
May 4, 2008 - 12:15 ET by Free StinkerIt's not about McCain.
And if you're going to change you post, most folks put in something like this:
//updated// or UPDATE, etc
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Thanks Free
May 4, 2008 - 12:18 ET by shawn228I thought it might be about McCain since, that is what they were discussing and all.
Also thank you for teaching me internet etiquette. I will try to abide next time :-)
Anyway, where were we? Oh
May 4, 2008 - 12:22 ET by Free StinkerAnyway, where were we?
Oh yeah . . . Pledge to not support RINOs ever again!
Brain???
May 4, 2008 - 12:06 ET by Airforce_5_OWe have brains???? Can some help me I have misplaced mine. I think it happen during the Clinton years.
AF - no
May 4, 2008 - 12:10 ET by Free StinkerAF - no worries.
ExxonMobile is shipping us a new set of Brains just in time for the Fall election.
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Free
May 4, 2008 - 12:17 ET by Airforce_5_OJust so I can lose it again? No thanks I must blindly go and pull the lever down party lines. I don't need brains for that.
LOL! ;-)
May 4, 2008 - 12:18 ET by Free StinkerLOL! ;-)
Blonde, McCain's voting
May 4, 2008 - 12:04 ET by NewsbusterbrownBlonde, McCain's voting record, even at its worst (which is pretty bad for a supposed Republican the past 8 years), is all anyone needs to know to conclude that he's still a better alternative than Obama or Hillary by a considerable amount. IOW, I agree with you that holding your nose at the polls and voting for McLame is still the preferrable option.
“There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.” - Ronald Reagan (1964 Republican Convention)
Quite Right, Nbb
May 4, 2008 - 12:10 ET by BlondeAnd the upside, is that if he wins, he'll most likely be a one term wonder...which would suit his personality. If he doesn't care about being re-elected, he'll do what he thinks is right for this country. And on that score, I do trust him.
I'd rather have John McCain answering the phone at 3:00 a.m. than either of the other two rank amateurs. Barry, who would invade and bomb our ally, Pakistan, or Hillary, you know, who LOVES the military so much (she earned the sobriquet from the troops of "Broomstick 11" on one of her jaunts to Iraq....gotta love those guys for their humor in a combat zone).
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Blonde, That's the first
May 4, 2008 - 12:13 ET by Free StinkerBlonde,
That's the first comment I've read about McCain that gives me any hope at all.
If he's only in one term, maybe he won't get a chance to make a SCOTUS appointment.
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Well, to get back on topic
May 4, 2008 - 12:20 ET by BlondeBlonde is endorsing McCain....how many anti-McCain NB's will follow? You know, because my opinion is at least as important as Tom Hanks'.
Okay, sarcasm was tuned up to red-line for that comment...in case anyone wants to start a flame war.
Oh sheesh....I've just referred to myself in the third person...I guess I am now a member of the elite!
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
3rd Person and a Crowd ?
May 4, 2008 - 12:24 ET by Free StinkerFree Stinker does not mind if you refer to yourself in the third person.
Free Stinker thinks that everyone should try that. At least for one day.
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ThisnThat would agree with
May 4, 2008 - 13:23 ET by ThisnThatThisnThat would agree with Blonde and Free Stinker -- if he only had a brain.
But, you and Blonde are right -- we have 3 selections for President and 2 choices: Socialist or a man who, even with flaws, is going to look out for the best interests of this country. Another factor to consider is that McCain would at least listen to Republicans, and get their input, before making decisions. Clinton/Obama have already gone on record as hating republicans. Clinton especially already has a track record (hillary-care) of blocking any Republican representation on important decision-making.
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Oh sheesh....I've just
May 4, 2008 - 20:54 ET by motherbeltOh sheesh....I've just referred to myself in the third person...I guess I am now a member of the elite! -Blonde
No, no, Blonde...you become one of the elite when you start using the Imperial "WE"...
I love how they say "We think we can win" etc. Obama actually said (paraphrasing) If we get the most popular votes, (or regular delegates, I forget) I think we should get the nomination.
McCain for Prez
May 4, 2008 - 12:19 ET by nkviking75I'm with Blonde as well. This year's election is like a choice among eating broccoli, horse poop, or dog poop. I don't want to eat any of them, but if that's all that's available, one choice is clearly better than the others. This election is lost for conservatism. We need to get through it while setting our sights on changing the climate for 2010 and 2012.
Keep in mind that the odds are slim that the GOP will reclaim either house in Congress, and nearly impossible that the GOP will take back both houses. The "class" (a term I use loosely) of Senate seats this year is overwhelmingly Republican. There aren't that many Democrat seats to win. (Please let Tom Harkin be one Democrat who is knocked off! Please!) McCain will be too chummy with a Democrat Congress, but at least some of their agenda will be slowed down.
When you put the clowns in charge, don't be surprised when a circus breaks out.
Thanks Blonde
May 4, 2008 - 13:01 ET by jefflebowskiI think I have made my point that I won't vote for McPain. I was just interested in why so many conservatives are voting for him because of the belief that he will appoint conservatives to the Supreme Court? Especially after the gang of 14!! I really don't believe he will appoint anyone more conservatie than Souter or Kennedy (liberals). Nobody has responded except the "conservative without a brain" Stinker whose comments make no sense at all.
Like I said, just looking for your reasoning because I have enjoyed reading your posts and your answers have been well reasoned. Anyway, have a great day. It's gorgeous here in Dallas!
jeff
May 4, 2008 - 13:10 ET by botgonly McAmnesty or the Dem nominee will be POTUS in 09.
i do not like John but the alternative is unthinkable. Just as i would not choose to eat only oatmeal for 4 years but if the alternative was rat poison?
Will you so glibly turn over your childrens (and grandkids) future to either B-HO or Hilda?
“i am the quixotic botg and i approved this message”
botg
May 4, 2008 - 13:43 ET by jefflebowskiHere is the issue in a nutshell for me. I agree that there is a risk putting Hitlery and especially Balack Osama in as CIC. McPain certainly has the advantage there. But more is the issue of are we now going to be served up liberal ..ahem...Republicans by the Republican party forevermore? Does the political tide continue a swing to the left? That leads to disaster.
My thinking is that I will not support someone who I do not believe will be a good leader. By voting for the "least worst" candidate, I am effectively telling the Republican Party (who has consistently screwed conservatives over the past 10 years) that I back their thinking. I dispise McPain and have tremendous fear and nothing but loathing for the other two. But Carter only had 4 years and then Reagan was able to do great things...even with a DemonRat congress. I am no longer a Republican...but will forever be a conservative.
So yes, I am willing to let the next 4 years go to hell instead of turning the next 20 into a little bit better than hell. Anyway, that's my opinion.
Jeff, I have posted
May 4, 2008 - 20:57 ET by motherbeltJeff, I have posted elsewhere that I think the country, as a whole, is moving leftward, and that's why real conservatives have a hard time.
mb and Jeff
May 4, 2008 - 21:01 ET by bigtimermb...
Yep.
...and Jeff, I could not agree more than your summation here of what we are looking at in the long run of it all.
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
ALRIGHTY THEN...
May 4, 2008 - 21:21 ET by danybhoyThe nation is moving to the political left, that's fine, let it go. But when either Hillary or Obama get done with them, will they stay? I feel McCain would be less then good as a President, & would be extremely damaging to the GOP for a very long ime. But Either Hillary or Obama would be a complete disaster for the USA, & could be the fuel to revive the conservative movement in a big way. But at what cost to the nation?
If the Dems win The White House, but the GOP can retake either house of Congress, the damage can be limited, if the American people see how crappy the Dems are when given all of the power. This also means that the GOP would have to purge themselves of the many RINOS that now infest the party & go along with liberal Dems so much that they don't care about conservative ideals.
Also, if McCain goes with a RINO as his running mate, & I suspect he will, that would go a long way to paving the way for the Dems having The White House, & both houses. We'll see in time.
"Some of us are wise, some of us are otherwise" Mark Levin
My thoughts exactly
May 4, 2008 - 12:53 ET by DEVILDOCMOMBlonde...I live in Arizona and tho' I am unhappy with McCain I will vote for him in November. IMO, he continually slaps me in the face with his comments such as the one he made regarding Katrina and NO. But there is NO WAY in God's green earth I would vote for either Democratic candidate. Even my 86 yo mother who has NEVER voted for any Republican in her years of voting does not want either candidate.
As for Tom Hanks...agree, his support of the WWII Memorial in D.C. is important. However, not important enough. In any case, who cares who he supports, we all know the majority of "impolrtant celebrities" are ultra liberal.
Agreed, DDM
May 4, 2008 - 13:01 ET by BlondeAnd John McCain's good pal, Charley Crist, the RINO guv of Florida, is just as maddening.
But, and alas, it's the lesser of two weevils (Master & Commander...I loved that movie!).
I am well and truly tired of it. But what can one do?
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Do we have
May 4, 2008 - 13:54 ET by DEVILDOCMOMANY hope that he will pick a really great running mate? A few months ago I heard mention of the govenor of Alaska, Sarah Palin. As an aside, my husband and son are in AK right now and my son had his picture taken with Gov. Palin...he is pretty excited.
I think McCain needs to "go outside the box" on this one. There are many exciting Republicans.
Agreed
May 4, 2008 - 14:11 ET by BlondeI think McCain's choice of running mate will go a long way to heal the conservative soul...if he picks an appropriate candidate.
If John McCain picks another RINO like Crist...well, shall we just say my support isn't rock solid?
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Hi Blonde... My PC
May 4, 2008 - 14:16 ET by Clear thinkerHi Blonde...
My PC crashed and burned last week so I have been out of the loop. The only thing that has not changed in my absence is my conviction to write-in my candidate.
"Abstain from McCain"
Hi Clear
May 4, 2008 - 14:19 ET by BlondeI hear you (and sympathize) about the PC travails....my paperweight is due to be fixed, yet again....keyboard malfunction. Alas.
Well, we've disagreed on your write-in for a while, and as I said earlier to jeff, I can respect that. I think it's cutting off your nose to spite your face, but so be it. I'm not going to give you the business or anything because of your position.
David Gregory, do you know which damn network you lie for? ~ Uncle Jimbo, @Blackfive
Yeah... It's a shame that
May 4, 2008 - 14:22 ET by Clear thinkerYeah...
It's a shame that so many Republicans are really torn about this election. I keep praying for a miracle!
"Abstain from McCain"
Clear thinker
May 4, 2008 - 19:07 ET by DelsaThe "miracle" wold be if we have a brokered convention!
It is also a pipe dream.
I hate this election.
BTW,
May 4, 2008 - 14:34 ET by DEVILDOCMOMthere is an article from the AP on Governor Palin, her husband, and their new son, Trig, who has Down's. She sure seems positive and tough.
"Even my 86 yo mother who
May 4, 2008 - 13:27 ET by ThisnThat"Even my 86 yo mother who has NEVER voted for any Republican in her years of voting does not want either candidate".
Good point. I'm also seeing a lot of that from typical, long-term dims. And they don't speak out much about this, which might be why it's not being caught in the polls.
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I have not
May 4, 2008 - 14:36 ET by DEVILDOCMOMspoken with her lately regarding her choice, I know she is quite torn tho'. She has always voted, her first vote for FDR...
Hanks
May 4, 2008 - 10:53 ET by iveseenitallReally, Tom Hanks? Oh, WOW! It can't be! Oh WOW! Was he wearing one of the bras he started with on t.v.? Oh, WOOOW!!!
NEVER,NEVER trust a "liberal"
What did he just say?
May 4, 2008 - 10:53 ET by gkm1959"In November American’s will have redefined our republic when President George W. Bush watch’s President elect Barack Obama swear on the Holy bible to preserve and protect and defend our Constitution”
And we are supposed to take this guy’s counsel on politics?
Will someone please inform Mr. Hanks that the inauguration does not occur until January 20, 2009.
Not for nothing, but I think Capt. John Miller was more convincing when he was the lawyer, Adrew Beckett, taking incomming rounds in the “arse” in Philly.
I’m just sayin.
Well,
May 4, 2008 - 10:49 ET by motherbeltWell, Whoopdee-freakin'-doo! I
I vote "ego of the speaker." That's the only explanation I have for celebs who think the country is on pins an needles, undecided, waiting for them to "inform" them who to vote for.
And does this really come as a surprise to anyone?
Unfortunately, there are a subset of Americans who get their "news" from People magazine.
Hanks seems to think, like a lot of others, that Obama can "unify" us....but they never say why they think that. The fact is that Obama has said that he will work with people who agree with him! (Relevant portion at 3:30)
Some "unifier."
Stupid Is As Stupid Does...
May 4, 2008 - 11:08 ET by bobthemanImagine that, Forrest Gump goes out on a limb...
http://politicsofdes...
celebrity endorsements don't matter now...
May 4, 2008 - 11:18 ET by shawn228....but I believe they will matter after a nominee is selected. The Dems are fatigued and they want all the bickering to end. Despite all the bickering, I believe the Dems will become united after someone gets the nomination. Most liberals are smart enough to realize that either one of these candidates can preserve Roe V Wade for yrs to come.
I believe the Dems will
May 4, 2008 - 11:45 ET by Free StinkerI believe the Dems will become united after someone gets the nomination.
Correct! Bob Grant was commenting on this trend back in 1992 when he said "After the nomination, the Democrats close ranks and march in lock-step"
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different than 04 though FS
May 4, 2008 - 11:55 ET by shawn228Dems pretty much were no happy with any of their choices for Prez back in 04. They settled for Kerry and wanted to vote against Bush.
IMO, the only way the Dems can win now is to choose the other frontrunner as a VP. The Dems have not had the Presidency for 8 yrs, they know the Republicans chances of taking back congress, is very small and to give away the throne because of petty bickering is silly.
I really don't see Hillary
May 4, 2008 - 12:00 ET by Free StinkerI really don't see Hillary as willing to accept 2nd fiddle, and I don't see Barrack as willing to accept 3rd fiddle (behind Hillary, and then Bill)
But you never know. Reagan picked Bush Sr. as his V.P., after Bush had called Reagan's economic plan "voodoo economics" so you may turn out to be right.
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Her Royal Clintoness is
May 4, 2008 - 18:19 ET by motherbeltHer Royal Clintoness is already saying she will "work her heart out" for Obama if he ends up being the nominee. And no matter who they were pulling for, (and I've said this all along), the voters will all revert to the pack and punch the "D" circle.
It is Republicans who stay home, write in, or vote a third party (if available) out of principle. Democrats only have one principle: they channel Vince Lombardi's "Winning isn't everything; it's the only thing."
mb.... Now I am laughing
May 4, 2008 - 18:51 ET by bigtimermb....
Now I am laughing out loud with the way you put "working her heart out" when it comes to Hillary....she may show that on the outside to the msm and all watching, but behind the scenes...she will work her arse off to do everything she can to destroy him IMHO.
..."Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
well, that's what she said.
May 4, 2008 - 21:40 ET by motherbeltwell, that's what she said. She was giving a speech and some Obama supporters started chanting his name. So she said it was their right to support him, and if he was the nominee she would work her heart out for him. Can't you just see that?
I don't get it, they are so two-faced. How can they rip their opponent down and later say how great he/she is? Yeah, I know, she says she's better than him, and vice versa, but they're both better than McCain. McCain says Mrs. Clinton would be a fine President, but he expects people to vote for HIM anyway!
It's like the Twilight Zone.
Even though the dims label
May 5, 2008 - 10:15 ET by ahusserEven though the dims label Repubs/Conservatives as fascists or nazis or both. They are much more capable of goose... er, I mean lock-stepping. As an aside the divisiveness that is the dim nomination is very public our divisiveness has been very quiet. I am sure because of the extreme leftist/dim bias in the media. It will come to the fore when the nominations are settled and the dims are on the attack. Some conservatives posting here believe after a disasterous four years of Obama/Clinton suddenly and miraculously a conservative knight on a white horse will appear and save us from the socialist onslaught. This may not come true. The Dims held congress from 1932 until 1994 except maybe during the Eisenhower years. The supreme court was extremely liberal for about 40 years and didn't become more balanced until the late 80's with a few choice retirements, even with this so-called balanced court it is continually under attack for being right winged and stole the 2000 election (absurd) from the electorate. These dislocations can last a long time and many generations and become entrenched power structures. Be careful here there is a lot at stake in this election.
Followers...........
May 4, 2008 - 11:21 ET by Dano........seems to me, democrats/liberals tend not to think much.......more like follow the ducks.
Run, Forrest, Run
May 4, 2008 - 11:28 ET by jefflebowskiand take your worthless opinions with you!
Dano: 1 Jefflebowski: 0
May 4, 2008 - 11:52 ET by Free StinkerDano: 1
New Guy: 0
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Free
May 4, 2008 - 12:55 ET by jefflebowskiYou stink! If you plan on voting for McPain, you should remove your tag line. I may be new here but at least I am clear in my message:
I will not vote for McPain and you can't make me!
I aint voting for McCain
May 4, 2008 - 13:11 ET by Free StinkerI aint voting for McCain either.
Meanwhile, I notice you don't like criticism of Liberals.
Hmmmm........
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Well Dick Tracy
May 4, 2008 - 13:25 ET by jefflebowskiyou can read any of my past postings to see exactly how I feel about liberals. Lower than whale poop....all of them!
A conservative with a
May 4, 2008 - 13:29 ET by Free StinkerA conservative with a brain
Welcome back Fateswebb!
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Free... Why do you think
May 4, 2008 - 21:17 ET by bigtimerFree...
Why do you think jeff is a troll...what reason do you have for this?
You are the one who started a thread against McCain and voting for RINOs never ever again....
He is on your side last time I looked, or is it just convenient to pick on someone when other people are?
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
I don't know, Noel...
May 4, 2008 - 11:28 ET by ThalpyI don't know Noel, but for me it's impossible to separate those who have celebrity or performance excellence from their daft side. While I do not, nor would not deny them their right to have and express political viewpoints, I cannot separate their exquisite talents and performances from what they profess. They don't understand that they will feel the long, curved knife first.
Who Cares?
May 4, 2008 - 11:34 ET by River CityGreat actor though. Don't care about his opinion on anything. As Laura Ingraham said: "Shut Up and Sing".
"We are going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good." Hillary Clinton, 6-28-04 San Francisco
Yay!
May 4, 2008 - 11:41 ET by JnobleGood for you Tom Hanks. Way to show that Hollywood isn't made up of blind liberal sheep following the herd off a cliff.
Oh wait, that's exactly what you're doing. Never mind!
I think many Dems are stuck
May 4, 2008 - 13:49 ET by balboaI think many Dems are stuck with picking the lesser of two evils, and not wanting to vote Republican. I think Hanks is a pretty rational guy.
His endorsement isn't going to sway me, but I think he has a valid opinion.
Well isn't this special?
May 4, 2008 - 13:56 ET by DelsaWho cares?
The LEFT will vote for either Dem and the independents and some moderates will vote for McCain.
NEWS FLASH?
NOT!
"..Isn't just about breaking boundaries.
May 4, 2008 - 15:10 ET by TeddyIt's about my sounding like a pretty good seminar caller. But it's also about..."
seriously ... why are celeb pol picks considered newsworthy?
May 4, 2008 - 15:25 ET by pmohbucki mean, is the consensus that americans are SO stupid that the majority of us are assumed to be waiting for our favorite star's choice so we can follow suit?
something else that's obvious ... only those endorsing a democrat candidate are headline-worthy. if they (media) are going to make these stupid announcements, lets get the whole picture ... some other endorsements i'd like to hear about:
- terry nichols, charles manson, the unibomber, etc.
- people who have to drive 50+ miles work everyday AND have to pump their own gas
- donald trump, bill gates and the like
- schwarzkoft, powell, petraeus, etc
- any living medal of honor recipient
- the wardens of every maximum security prison in the country - heavy metal/hard rock musicians
- victims of violent crime
i just want to hear more than the usual suspect ... a tree-hugging millionaire entertainer who consumes more fuel flying to filming locations and award shows each year than entire families consume in a lifetime.
PMOHBUCK...
May 4, 2008 - 21:37 ET by danybhoyDon't know about who most of those you listed are gonna endorse, but I did hear some reports that some bigwigs in Hamas were hoping for Obama. As well as those in the FARC fighting the Columbian gov't. So he is racking up some quality foreign terrorist endorsments.
I will say as a metalhead, there are more then a few hard rock/heavy metal fans & acts that are conservative. Aside from certain members of the religious right's views on certain types of music, most of them would just like to left alone to do what they do best. It's more then just Ted Nuggent & Alice Cooper, they don't sing about their politics like Springsteen or Rage Against The Machine. I kinda like the fact that I don't know too much about AC/DC or Iron Maiden politically, it might ruin it for me.
Like Laura Ingraham says...Shut Up & Sing.
"Some of us are wise, some of us are otherwise" Mark Levin
I'm not going to hold my
May 4, 2008 - 17:30 ET by AgentAmericanI'm not going to hold my breath for the upcoming expose on Hollywood's financial influence on the Democratic Party.
I'm really shocked that the star of Bachelor Party (remember Nick the D*ck?) would endorse Obama...NOT!
I'm praying that a high profile celeb endorses McCain, telling his or her buddies to go play with Chavez's parrot!
Tom: is it Nick or Dick?
Drill ANWAR
Well, McCain's celeb
May 4, 2008 - 19:10 ET by balboaWell, McCain's celeb endorser was in 3 Men and a Baby AND it's sequel.
Tom drives an electric
May 4, 2008 - 19:59 ET by nicksmith112Tom drives an electric car...and brags about his emission free ride.
Does he realize coal and oil make electricity???
Dear Tom,
Put up a wind tower or some solar panels on one of your lavish residences.
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
Oh zippity doo dah zippity
May 4, 2008 - 20:11 ET by bigtimerOh zippity doo dah zippity aaay....I'm voting for Obama for sure...that Hanks, what a guy, he sure made me see the light...what an academy award winning speech!
"Never murder your opponent when he is committing suicide." ~ W. Churchill
although I like most of Hanks' work
May 5, 2008 - 07:38 ET by theduck6not all ,but my favorite movie of all time is one of his...
SOOO %^%$ing WHAT???
Since when is playing a wicked game of make-believe give you gravitas in the political arena? Hollywood is about image over substance so maybe that explains Hanks' support but why the hell do they feel the need to let anyone else know...especially when no one asked?