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Just a point in our celebrity obsessed cultures(s). That such and such an actor, singer or chop socky celebrity, is supporting xyz candidate, whether its McCain, Obama, or Obe Wan Kinobe, is about the very last reason folks should be supporting said candidate.

That's ridiculous.

Make your own decisions folks. (Fortunately it's just spectator sport for us, we don't have to vote for any of these mugs :))
 
wayneL said:
Just a point in our celebrity obsessed cultures(s). That such and such an actor, singer or chop socky celebrity, is supporting xyz candidate, whether its McCain, Obama, or Obe Wan Kinobe, is about the very last reason folks should be supporting said candidate.

That's ridiculous.

Make your own decisions folks. (Fortunately it's just spectator sport for us, we don't have to vote for any of these mugs :))
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So, you mean we shouldn't support Obama, because of the fact that the Hollywood elite loves him. I agree!

It's obvious to me that the McCain/Palin ticket is the way to go.
 
websman said:
So, you mean we shouldn't support Obama, because of the fact that the Hollywood elite loves him. I agree!

It's obvious to me that the McCain/Palin ticket is the way to go.
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Childish spin. :rolleyes:
 
ZzzzDad said:
Hey Sam - You do realize that Chuck Norris has endorsed McCain, right? He only did it after McCain chose Palin. He was going to sit it out before the Palin selection.

http://townhall.com/Columnists/ChuckNorris/2008/09/09/the_maverette



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Sam, your hero is for McCain/Palin - you better get with the program, or they will both kick your a..
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LOL Yeah, I did know that. (I just hoped no one else would) lol

Poor old Chuck Norris does a few things that i'm not proud of, but I aint gonna argue with the guy.

One punch from him will hurt many generations past and future of Sam76's!

;)
 
Doris (or anyone else): is the VP debate on ABC TV1 tomorrow 11am our time?
 
World News Australia will broadcast all presidential debates and the vice presidential debate, commercial-free.

The debates (screened live in the eastern states) will be concluded with local analysis by expert Australian commentators.

In addition, all four debates will be streamed live on www.sbs.com.au

Here's the schedule:

Saturday September 27

America Decides: The First Presidential Debate
10:55am – 12:30pm (LIVE EST only)
Barack Obama v. John McCain on domestic policy.

Friday October 3

America Decides: The Vice-Presidential Debate
10:55am – 12:30pm (LIVE EST only)
Joseph Biden v. Sarah Palin on domestic and foreign policy.

Wednesday October 8

America Decides: The Second Presidential Debate
11:55am – 1.30pm (LIVE EST only)
Barack Obama v. John McCain in a “town meeting” format.

Thursday October 16

America Decides: The Third Presidential Debate
11:55am – 1.30pm (LIVE EST only)
Barack Obama v. John McCain on foreign policy.
 
websman said:
So, you mean we shouldn't support Obama, because of the fact that the Hollywood elite loves him. I agree!

It's obvious to me that the McCain/Palin ticket is the way to go.
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MMMMm I wonder if you checked everyone on board your ship

Obama donations; Star Trek" actor Leonard Nimoy and his wife Susan Nimoy each gave $2,300.
 
Republican officeholders
Shirley Temple Black, actress, ran for Congress as a Republican, former U.S. Ambassador, served under four Republican Presidents. [1]
Jim Bunning, Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, U.S. Senator from Kentucky. [2]
Clint Eastwood, actor, composer, director, producer, registered Republican, former Mayor of Carmel, California. [3] [4]
Fred Grandy, actor, former U.S. Congressman from Iowa. [5]
Jack Kemp, professional football player, former U.S. Congressman from New York, candidate for U.S. Vice President in 1996 with presidential nominee Bob Dole. [6]
Lawrence Kudlow, CNBC host, journalist, former Associate Director for Economics and Planning in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Reagan. [7]
Steve Largent, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver, former U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. [8]
Judy Martz, Olympic speed skater, former Governor of Montana. [9]
Tom Osborne, College Football Hall of Fame head coach, U.S. Congressman from Nebraska. [10]
Jim Ryun, Olympic distance runner, U.S. Congressman from Kansas. [11]
Joe Scarborough, MSNBC host, former U.S. Congressman from Florida, served on the President's Council under George W. Bush. [12]
Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor, bodybuilder, Governor of California. [13]
Fred Thompson, actor, former U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 2008 Presidential candidate.[14]
J.C. Watts, football player, former U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. [15]
Ben Stein member of Nixon White House Staff.
Dave Robisch, professional basketball player, currently an elected Trustee of Springfield, IL#Township, Illinois.
Ducky Schofield, professional baseball player, currently an elected SMEAA board member.

Self described Republicans
Danny Aiello, actor. "I turned in my card to become a Republican because I did not want to be known as a Democrat under that person's regime." [16]
India Allen, actress and model former Playboy Playmate. "I'm a die-hard Republican."
Kim Alexis, model. [17]
Bob Backlund, professional wrestler. [18]
Scott Baio, actor
Adam Baldwin, actor.
George A. Borgman, jazz journalist. Listed as Republican in Who's Who in America.
William F. Buckley, Jr., Libertarian journalist and founder of the National Review magazine.[19]
Dean Cain, actor [20] [21]
Mary Carey, pr0n star [22]
Dixie Carter, actress, once jokingly described herself as "the only Republican in show business" [23]
Kellye Cash, Christian singer and former Miss America; was twice elected to Tennessee Republican State Executive Committee [24]
Jim Caviezel, actor.[25][26]
Robert Conrad, actor. [27]
Alice Cooper, singer. [28]
Anthony Cumia, radio personality
Linda Dano, actor
Robert Davi, actor. Member of the Republican group The Sunday Night Club.
Ted DiBiase, former professional wrestler. [29]
Shannen Doherty, actress. [30]
Jerry Doyle, actor, Babylon 5, (ran unsuccessfully for the 24th House seat from California as a Republican in 2000; now calls himself an independent)
Robert Duvall, "One guy asked me, 'How can you be an actor and be a Republican?' I can vote either way. But how can you boil it down to political affiliation? All the atrocities against blacks in the South were committed by Democratic sheriffs." [31]
Dale Earnhardt, Jr., NASCAR driver. "Politically, Junior does side with a voting block known as NASCAR dads. He’s a Republican and he supports George W. Bush." [32]
Larry Elder, a radio show host. Elder is, "a member of the Republican Party who holds libertarian ideals."
Sully Erna, lead singer for rock band Godsmack. "I'm a Republican...I don't love Bush, I'll tell you that, but I want a Republican in office." [33]
Jamie Farr, actor. [34], [35], [36]
Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004. [37] [38]
Bob Gale, co-screenwriter of Back to the Future, "I'm a registered Republican...and very anti-Communist from way back." (original source doesn't contain quote)[39]
Vincent Gallo, director, actor [40][41]
Kelsey Grammer, actor. [42] [43]
Erika Harold, former Miss America. [44][45][46]
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Survivor contestant and host of The View The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
Patricia Heaton, actress. [47] [48]
Honky Tonk Man, professional wrestler. Member of the Pro Wrestling Republican Coalition. [49]
Lisa Kennedy, former MTV veejay, game show host. [50]
Rob Konrad, NFL fullback. [51]
Derek Jeter-professional baseball player
Dean Jones, actor, Republican activist, 2003 guest of the California Republican Assembly.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, actor, former World Wrestling Entertainment athlete. [52][53]
Patrick Johnson, NFL wide receiver. [54]
Shirley Jones, singer and actress, registered Republican who has sung at the 1988 Republican National Convention and the 2003 Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, DC, at George W. Bush's request [55]
Don King, boxing promoter.[56]
Ernie Ladd, former American football player and professional wrestler. Campaigned for George W. Bush in 2000 and attended the 2000 Republican National Convention. [57] [58]
Tommy Lasorda, former major league baseball manager. [59] [60]
Al Leiter, professional baseball player. [61]
Heather Locklear, actress won "Republican Babe of the Week"
Audra Lynn, Playboy Playmate "Uhhh…(laughs) Republican…definitely!!"
Don Mattingly, former professional baseball player. [62]
Mimi Miyagi, pr0n star. Republican candidate for governor of Nevada. [63]
Heidi Montag, reality television personality. [64]
Chuck Norris, actor. Campaigned for George Bush in 1988 and supported George W. Bush in the 2000 and 2004 elections, appeared in campaign ads with Mike Huckabee and campaigned for him in the 2008 Presidential primaries.
Alex Rodriguez, professional baseball player. Gave $2,000 to President Bush in '03. [65]
Dina Merrill, actress, co-chair of the Republican Majority for Choice.
Richard Petty, race car driver. [[66]]
John Popper, lead singer of Blues Traveler. Describes self as "a Libertarian who is a Republican when pushed." [67]
Freddie Prinze, Jr., actor [68]
Tom Prichard, former professional wrestler. Member of the Pro Wrestling Republican Coalition. [69] [70]
Emily Procter of CSI: Miami stated herself to be a Republican in Esquire.
Ivan Reitman, director and producer. [71]
John Rhys-Davies, actor. [72] [73]
Kid Rock, singer. [74], [75]
Mickey Rooney, actor, states he is a Republican in his autobiography Life is Too Short.
Mickey Rourke, actor. [76]
Jane Russell, actress, stated "I have always been a Republican."
Aaron Russo, Hollywood producer planned to run for Governor of Nevada as a Republican. [77], [78]
Curt Schilling, baseball pitcher, spoke for Bush in '04 election.
Rick Schroder, actor, [79], [80]
Jessica Simpson, entertainer. [81][82], The Washington Times, Centrists at center stage, by James G. Lakely
Gary Sinise, actor, [83] [84]
Tony Sirico, actor. "I am a far-to-the-right Republican." [85]
Rickey Skaggs, singer. [86]
Grace Slick, singer. "I am a life-long Republican." interview, "Turn Ben Stein On", Comedy Central, 1999?
Fred Smerlas, former NFL nose tackle. [87] [88] [89]
Frank Thomas, professional baseball player. [90]
Donald Trump, business executive, "I'm actually a Republican."
Leeann Tweeden, model and television personality, former Playboy Playmate. [91]
Peter Ueberroth, former MLB commissioner. [92]
Jon Voight, actor
Ultimate Warrior, professional wrestler. [93] [94]
Jamie Smith, Reporter. Supports President George W. Bush.
Terri Welles, actress and model, former Playboy Playmate. [95]
Bruce Willis, Actor

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:M...ities_with_links_to_the_U.S._Republican_Party
 
Green08 said:
www.sbs.com.au

Here's the schedule:

Saturday September 27 The First Presidential Debate
10:55am – 12:30pm Barack Obama v. John McCain on domestic policy.

Friday October 3 The Vice-Presidential Debate
10:55am – 12:30pm Joseph Biden v. Sarah Palin on domestic and foreign policy.

Wednesday October 8 The Second Presidential Debate
11:55am – 1.30pm Barack Obama v. John McCain in a “town meeting” format.

Thursday October 16 The Third Presidential Debate
11:55am – 1.30pm Barack Obama v. John McCain on foreign policy.
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Thanks Green,
Gee I could've sworn a big percentage of the first debate was about foreign policy - Or does the USA now consider Iraq to be domestic policy?, lol ;)

As for your GOP Hollywood stars etc - I think I noticed Bill Cosby there at the Convention as well. Probably won em a stack of votes.

But surely if a black man were to become President, (and on talent), it would do wonders for inter-racial relationships in USA. :2twocents

They say "change the govt, change the nation". That would certainly happen if Obama got in you'd think - much more so than if MCain got in. :2twocents
 
With pr0n stars, playbunnies and talent wannabes - Jessica Simpson what a support team:p:

Well they'll keep the sex industry alive and with babies coming out non stop.
 
Here is a Wall Street Journal article that all of you Palin bashers should read...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122281636354892281.html

Palin Proved to Be Formidable Foe in Alaska Debates
By JOEL MILLMAN

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- There are two things people here remember about Sarah Palin's debating style during her race for governor two years ago.

One is the stack of color-coded cue cards she took to the podium for help whenever she was asked a policy question. The other is how quickly she was able to shuck those props, master the thrust-and-parry of jousting with her opponents and inquisitors, and project confidence to an audience of television viewers watching from home.

"That's the Sarah Palin I remember from the 2006 debates: positive, confident and upbeat," recalls Libby Casey, an Alaska public-radio reporter who served as a debate moderator on two occasions that year.
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Continue here:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122281636354892281.html

This is an expectations game. The media and the Obamaniacs have set the bar so low for Sarah Palin. All she has to do is hold her own, and let Biden be Biden, and she will come out the winner.

Watch the video that is attached to the article. Snippets of her Alaska governor's debates.
 
Wait and see. Every one is saying Biden should be careful as she is a women! After all it was the Republicans who put the rules in for the debate to make sure she wouldn't go off track. Most of the front row seats were booked out by McCain, Wonder why? I hope the auditorium is completely dark.

If she entered politics it didn't come with a tissue box!! She takes the questions as they come but let’s see if she can answer them. If she is ever VP or the big P no world leader will be forgiving or give second chances on answering questions. And the mother piece won't work either. She is now in with the big boys she can take the punches without support.

Being in Alaska debating is completely different than on the world stage. You may be in the USA voting, not us. But if she is a potential VP other countries leaders will be looking for weakness and flaws. Don't assume you will go into another war with a presumed enemy.

Biden should treat her as any other VP. Don't look down on his experience and contacts.

If she does get any "Gotcha Media" which is a total myth. She deserves it.
 
websman said:
I certainly hope that she would permit drilling in Anwr. ...
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She's for drilling in the ANWR, but he's against it :confused:
http://www.newscientist.com/blog/environment/2008/09/agree-to-disagree-about-palin.html

Palin and McCain: At odds over the environment
Someone, please, clarify something for me: what happens when a president and his vice-president "agree to disagree"?

At least the George W Bush administration was consistent within itself. But with the new Republican ticket, we are faced with the prospect of a US president who is against drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge paired to a VP who staunchly supports it, and says the two will just have to "agree to disagree".

What does that mean?
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Maybe websman you can advise - What does it mean when P & VP agree to disagree? :confused:

Do we just accept that this ticket is schizophrenic. :eek:

And will she be equally conciliatory about their opposite views regarding the causes of climate change? It's difficult to follow McCain's mercurial views, but he backs the scientific consensus that industrial activities are causing climate change and has supported cap and trade. Palin, on the other hand acknowledges that global warming is happening, but is "not one who would attribute it to being man-made".

When couples agree to disagree, it's generally a way of closing a discussion, shelving it, putting it away, forgetting about it entirely. But this is crunch-time for the climate. In Copenhagen in 2009, world leaders will have to make arguably the most important environmental decision of their respective terms in office.

For the new US government, it will be their first great foray into international climate negotiations. After years of supreme isolationism, finally broken by the Bush administration's astonishing performance at UN climate talks last December, the world will be looking to the US. What - what - will happen if the country's leaders have "agreed to disagree"?

"When it comes to environmental issues, the only difference between George W Bush and Sarah Palin is lipstick," said Kate Troll, executive director of Alaska Conservation Voters, a local green group... etc .
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2020hindsight said:
She's for drilling in the ANWR, but he's against it :confused:
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"Little is done when many command" ...

or do we just accept that she's gonna be a lame duck VP ? :eek:

PS that article was from NewScientist. - but I'm guessing you don't agree with such leftie opinions :2twocents

BTW, a blogger adds (on the subject of AGW) :-
Here's a compromise statement they can use and still be consistent: "God is causing Global Warming but if we stop dumping carbon into the atmosphere, God will stop making it warmer." Hope that helps, hate to see these two kids have a disagreement.
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