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Nowhere Man
Joined: 08 Feb 2004
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 Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:25 am Post subject: Seriously though, what about Oprah? |
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Michael Moore recommended her for president.
That seems to be the most serious reason for her not to be.
I talked with my co-workers about this. I usually do. We have a serious dialogue in-house about these things.
Why not Oprah?
She can't be bought off. She'd have the most serious grass-roots support of anyone in America.
She's universally trusted.
The best argument against her is that she doesn't have the "political experience".
*beep* that. Those with the "political experience' are corrupt. Washington is a process of corruption.
Seriously, why not Oprah? |
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jaganath69
Joined: 17 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:28 am Post subject: |
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| I'm not American, don't have a vote, but I promise to shoot anyone who votes for her. Just kidding, but I would kneecap you. |
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Nowhere Man
Joined: 08 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:33 am Post subject: ... |
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LOL.
Why? |
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jaganath69
Joined: 17 Jul 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: Re: ... |
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| Nowhere Man wrote: |
LOL.
Why? |
Can't stand her self aggrandizing, attention seeking and oh so insincere persona. That and the fact she would make a complete balls-up in regards to foreign policy, not that you could do much worse than the current number one. It pains me when you guys talk about drafting in celebs for office. There are so many better qualified people in your country, imho. |
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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
Location: I walk along the avenue
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 6:44 am Post subject: |
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| Oprah would be much better as an apolitical, non-Hillary style First Lady. I think she'd be a big boost to any Democratic contender seeking the "concerned mother" vote. Seriously. |
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Nowhere Man
Joined: 08 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:28 am Post subject: ... |
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| Can't stand her self aggrandizing, attention seeking and oh so insincere persona. That and the fact she would make a complete balls-up in regards to foreign policy, not that you could do much worse than the current number one. It pains me when you guys talk about drafting in celebs for office. There are so many better qualified people in your country, imho. |
Seriously, who will be up for election in 2008 that's better?
While Dem vs. GOP fighting is the standard, the biggest problem in Washington on both sides is buying off politicians.
Oprah can't be bought off. She is sincere and in a very independent way.
Are you suggesting you'll find someone more sincere among the two corrupt political parties?
Who?
If you're gonna knock Oprah, I want a better alternative.
Who? |
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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:43 am Post subject: |
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| Oprah can't be bought off. |
I assume you're saying that Oprah would be immune to political corruption.
What makes you think that? |
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Nowhere Man
Joined: 08 Feb 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:10 am Post subject: ... |
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A 20-year foundation of not being bought off.
Success wholly unrelated to a lobby.
If you ask, then I'll ask. Who will she be bought off by?
Moreover, she has a consistent and believable public record of acting for what she sees as right.
Again, who will run for office in 2008 with a better record?
Who would be more convincing in terms of honesty and forthrightness? |
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canuckistan
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Joined: 17 Jun 2003
Location: Training future GS competitors.....
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:31 am Post subject: |
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| the fact she would make a complete balls-up in regards to foreign policy |
She could always call in her friend Dr Phil to smooth things over  |
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Gopher
Joined: 04 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Everyone in the political process is eventually corrupted.
Last edited by Gopher on Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:31 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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itaewonguy
Joined: 25 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:51 am Post subject: |
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becuase she cant make the tough decisions..
she is not tough enough!
running the Oprah show all the decisions are mapped out for her..
she is a host!! she has a staff of 300 people telling her what to do, say, what to dress, etc..
emmm kind a like the president!  yeah ok
why not oprah? hahhahah
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject: |
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she has a staff of 300 people telling her what to do, say, what to dress, etc..
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From what I hear, she has a staff of 300 people who do exactly what SHE tells them to do.
One reason she can't run is that she's been shacked up with Steadman for years, without benefit of clergy.
Second reason she won't run is that she has never expressed an interest in being president (as far as I know).
Third reason: we've never had a president from outside the political/military establishment.
The nominee in '08 will be Gore if he wants it. (And he does want it.) |
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Don Gately
Joined: 20 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:20 pm Post subject: |
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| The main reason is because Oprah is the antichrist. |
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Privateer
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Location: Easy Street.
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok so if Oprah's President, and Dr Phil is Secretary of State, who would be Secretary of Defense? Dr Ruth? |
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Ya-ta Boy
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Location: Established in 1994
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| Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I think Jon Stewart should be Sec. of Education (because he is a smart cookie), Jay Leno Sec. of Transportation (because he rides cycles) and Dave should be Sec. of Health and Human Services (because he had major heart surgery and knows about that kind of stuff). Put Rush Limbaugh in charge of the War on Drugs (he has enough hypocrisy to suit that position). |
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