Politicians vs. celebrities

Blackwidow · February 3rd, 2011, 10:25 AM

I'm pretty much annoyed with the world today...surprise surprise!

Are politicians suppose to be running a country or rubbing elbows with celebrities? I was watching the news this morning and it was said that Jennifer Lopez was invited to go to the white house on sunday to watch super bowl with the president...really? Doesn't the president have better things to do then hang out with Jennifer Lopez watching a game? Yes they are human, but it seems that politicians these days are more concerned about their popularity then really looking at the issues at hand in this country. You have people like Oprah and Brad Pitt hanging out with politicians so they can get votes. Its such BS!!! We don't elect people in certain positions in our congress based on their experiance, or their ability to do something better for this country, we elect based on who looks best on TV and which celebrity they hang out with. In my opinion, this country is doomed!

zilaniz · February 3rd, 2011, 10:44 AM

Elections have pretty much turned into a popularity contest, its kinda sad

oroboros · February 3rd, 2011, 10:51 AM

Well, If Sarah Palin got her way we would have a President who quit her job as Governor so she could have her own reality show... not to mention Bristol Palin and the Dancing with the stars thing.

I just watched that show Brad Meltzer's Decoded. They did a piece on the “Bohemian Grove". Talk about a bunch of über wealthy people, celebrities and politicians rubbing elbows for two weeks in the woods... It was an interesting episode.

I'd watch a football game with J Lo

wvninja · February 3rd, 2011, 10:55 AM

Yeah I agree it's total B.S. and it's sad that people really don't base judgement anymore on the facts.

(well most people).

It's really funny when shows go out and ask people who they are voting for and bring up items the person they are voting for is against (without telling them that) and they say "Yeah that sounds like a great idea."

Blackwidow · February 3rd, 2011, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oroboros

I'd watch a football game with J Lo

You don't have the responsibility to run a country.....

But really, think about it, who the hell is JLO to be hanging with such a powerful man? the chick sings and acts..c'mon!!! We put these f'ing celebrities on such a high pedistal...they are regular people that have a unique career. does that give them the golden pass to go in the white house? I think NOT!

oroboros · February 3rd, 2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

You don't have the responsibility to run a country.....

So very true! Plus, way to many skeletons in the closet.

CThunder-blue · February 3rd, 2011, 11:47 AM

What about politicians who are celebrities? Do they get to hang out with their celeb friends or is this just a rant on the latest obama? Don't get me wrong, I think the guy spends more time playing around than actually doing a thing, but when you're a puppet, what else can you do?

Flashmonkey · February 3rd, 2011, 11:48 AM

Geez...at least your politicians are attractive. Ours all look the same

CThunder-blue · February 3rd, 2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Flashmonkey

Geez...at least your politicians are attractive. Ours all look the same

they all look like asses to me.

onetruevibe · February 3rd, 2011, 12:18 PM

Not to compare Obama to JFK or JLO to Marilyn Monroe, but maybe this is his thing? Does JLO play basketball?

Sailariel · February 3rd, 2011, 01:25 PM

Well, They are already working on getting themselves re-elected. There are a precious few politicians that I would want to spend any time with.

CC Cowboy · February 3rd, 2011, 03:25 PM

Poor J Lo. She is going to have a boring Supa Bowl.

Oh yea, she was invited because she has one of the best getto booties.

00NissanNinja · February 3rd, 2011, 09:31 PM

I feel the same way lmao. I also like how celebrities get free passes to dumb crap and get a slap on the wrist. Any of us get a DUI or beat someone down that equals a long period of jail time. For them its like "oh, well thats okay. you'll spend a couple nights in county and be right back out"

GeneJunkie · February 3rd, 2011, 11:10 PM

Don't get me started on Obama.

Did you see he had a special Mythbusters episode?

backinthesaddleagain · February 4th, 2011, 07:43 AM

I invited J Lo and Steven Tyler to my house for the super bowl. They said they would only come if Randy Jackson could come. I am still considering it.

Blackwidow · February 4th, 2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 00NissanNinja

I feel the same way lmao. I also like how celebrities get free passes to dumb crap and get a slap on the wrist. Any of us get a DUI or beat someone down that equals a long period of jail time. For them its like "oh, well thats okay. you'll spend a couple nights in county and be right back out"

Amen brotha! Like lohen, now the crazy dumbass has charges against her for beating up the nurse at the rehab center, cuz she got caught coming in late after being out drinking. Then she was caught stealing a $5000 necklace...

There should be some sort of petition against these celebrities...i'm so sick of their stupid actions not having any consequences.

Blackwidow · February 4th, 2011, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeneJunkie

Don't get me started on Obama.

Did you see he had a special Mythbusters episode?

No, what was the myth about?

KURT · February 4th, 2011, 09:57 AM

Speaking as a guy, there are few things better than rubbing 'elbows' with Jennifer Lopez.

CC Cowboy · February 4th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KURT

Speaking as a guy, there are few things better than rubbing 'elbows' with Jennifer Lopez.

You're a funny guy. Rubbing 'elbows', yea right. I can see it now. Don't worry Jenn, it's just my 'elbow' rubbing against you. What did you think I had a gun in my pocket?

gfloyd2002 · February 6th, 2011, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

You don't have the responsibility to run a country.....

But really, think about it, who the hell is JLO to be hanging with such a powerful man? the chick sings and acts..c'mon!!! We put these f'ing celebrities on such a high pedistal...they are regular people that have a unique career. does that give them the golden pass to go in the white house? I think NOT!

I totally disagree. JLo does not act. Have you not seen Gigli/Jersey Girl/Wedding Planner, etc., etc.?

00NissanNinja · February 6th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackwidow

No, what was the myth about?

I was quite shocked when I saw that episode that Obama was in it. He told them to retest the myth that you can set a boat(was it a boat?) on fire with a bunch of focused mirrors. It was busted the first time they did and it was busted the second time they did it. That whole episode I was like why are you doing the same myth again, when it easily was busted the first time.

seis gunnar · February 6th, 2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gfloyd2002

I totally disagree. JLo does not act. Have you not seen Gigli/Jersey Girl/Wedding Planner, etc., etc.?

+1

You beat me to it.

KURT · February 6th, 2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

What did you think I had a gun in my pocket?

I'm from Arizona... We frequently do.

ungluck · February 6th, 2011, 01:59 PM

our country and especially our citizens, have forgotten what hard work is, what earning respect,money and such is. we have forgotten our roots.

Bleak21 · February 6th, 2011, 02:02 PM

This is why in almost every country the very brightest citizens work elsewhere. Politics is a joke.

If you do your job well enough you shouldn't have to worry about being reelected.

Sailariel · February 6th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Not so sure it is the individual--more like it is the Party Machine. They move you up, and you pay back. Very sad.

February 3rd, 2011, 10:25 AM	#1
Blackwidow ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Paulette Location: . Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Politicians vs. celebrities I'm pretty much annoyed with the world today...surprise surprise! Are politicians suppose to be running a country or rubbing elbows with celebrities? I was watching the news this morning and it was said that Jennifer Lopez was invited to go to the white house on sunday to watch super bowl with the president...really? Doesn't the president have better things to do then hang out with Jennifer Lopez watching a game? Yes they are human, but it seems that politicians these days are more concerned about their popularity then really looking at the issues at hand in this country. You have people like Oprah and Brad Pitt hanging out with politicians so they can get votes. Its such BS!!! We don't elect people in certain positions in our congress based on their experiance, or their ability to do something better for this country, we elect based on who looks best on TV and which celebrity they hang out with. In my opinion, this country is doomed! __________________________________________________ sometimes I aim to please, but mostly I shoot to kill

February 3rd, 2011, 10:55 AM	#4
wvninja ninjette.org sage Name: Nate Location: west virginia Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 633	Yeah I agree it's total B.S. and it's sad that people really don't base judgement anymore on the facts. (well most people). It's really funny when shows go out and ask people who they are voting for and bring up items the person they are voting for is against (without telling them that) and they say "Yeah that sounds like a great idea." __________________________________________________ "Riding a motorcycle is like playing sports, not everyone is cut out for it." - WVNinja

February 3rd, 2011, 12:18 PM	#10
onetruevibe Love Rival Name: Brian Location: Western PA Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r Posts: 449	Not to compare Obama to JFK or JLO to Marilyn Monroe, but maybe this is his thing? Does JLO play basketball? __________________________________________________ “Comparison is the thief of joy.” -Dwight Edwards

February 3rd, 2011, 01:25 PM	#11
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Well, They are already working on getting themselves re-elected. There are a precious few politicians that I would want to spend any time with. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

February 3rd, 2011, 03:25 PM	#12
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	Poor J Lo. She is going to have a boring Supa Bowl. Oh yea, she was invited because she has one of the best getto booties. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

February 3rd, 2011, 10:44 AM	#2
zilaniz ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: PA Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 08 R6 Posts: 224	Elections have pretty much turned into a popularity contest, its kinda sad

February 3rd, 2011, 10:51 AM	#3
oroboros GDTRFB Name: Drew Location: SE PA Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 - sold 2005 EX500R project Posts: 496	Well, If Sarah Palin got her way we would have a President who quit her job as Governor so she could have her own reality show... not to mention Bristol Palin and the Dancing with the stars thing. I just watched that show Brad Meltzer's Decoded. They did a piece on the “Bohemian Grove". Talk about a bunch of über wealthy people, celebrities and politicians rubbing elbows for two weeks in the woods... It was an interesting episode. I'd watch a football game with J Lo

February 3rd, 2011, 11:47 AM	#7
CThunder-blue ModMy250.com Name: Tri Location: St, Louis Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R, 2005 R6 Posts: A lot.	What about politicians who are celebrities? Do they get to hang out with their celeb friends or is this just a rant on the latest obama? Don't get me wrong, I think the guy spends more time playing around than actually doing a thing, but when you're a puppet, what else can you do?

February 3rd, 2011, 11:48 AM	#8
Flashmonkey Professional belly dancer Name: James Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 1992 GSX-R 750 Posts: A lot.	Geez...at least your politicians are attractive. Ours all look the same

February 3rd, 2011, 09:31 PM	#13
00NissanNinja I hate driving... Name: S Location: SW Ohio Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 13 Triumph Street Triple R, 09 Ninja 250r (Sold 4/20/12) Posts: A lot.	I feel the same way lmao. I also like how celebrities get free passes to dumb crap and get a slap on the wrist. Any of us get a DUI or beat someone down that equals a long period of jail time. For them its like "oh, well thats okay. you'll spend a couple nights in county and be right back out" __________________________________________________ 09 ninja 2fiddy SE Driving slow things fast

February 3rd, 2011, 11:10 PM	#14
GeneJunkie ninjette.org sage Name: Cindy Location: Wethersfield, CT Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R Posts: 691	Don't get me started on Obama. Did you see he had a special Mythbusters episode?

February 4th, 2011, 07:43 AM	#15
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	I invited J Lo and Steven Tyler to my house for the super bowl. They said they would only come if Randy Jackson could come. I am still considering it.

February 4th, 2011, 09:57 AM	#18
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	Speaking as a guy, there are few things better than rubbing 'elbows' with Jennifer Lopez.

February 6th, 2011, 01:59 PM	#24
ungluck sleeper Name: chris Location: Hawaii Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '10 690 duke Posts: 558	our country and especially our citizens, have forgotten what hard work is, what earning respect,money and such is. we have forgotten our roots.

February 6th, 2011, 02:02 PM	#25
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	This is why in almost every country the very brightest citizens work elsewhere. Politics is a joke. If you do your job well enough you shouldn't have to worry about being reelected.

February 6th, 2011, 04:23 PM	#26
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Not so sure it is the individual--more like it is the Party Machine. They move you up, and you pay back. Very sad. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

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