Which current celebrity would you want for president?
By ladybugmagic
@ladybugmagic (3978)
United States
11 responses
@matersfish (6306)
• United States
29 Mar 10
The who: Bruce Willis
The why: He's not a whiny, good-for-nothin', my-worldview-matters, we-should-all-live-in-squalor-except-me, partisan kinda guy. He's kick-a$$ and ready for the job.
Why Michael Moore and Sean Penn?
I think it would just be easier to move to Venezuela. And on a side note: I always wonder why they don't.
A cynical man--not me, of course, but someone cynical--might see some of these guys as hypocrites: taking full advantage of the American dream while simultaneously crapping all over it and claiming that it's socially unjust and keeping poor people poor.
But I know that's a lie to their faithful.
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@matersfish (6306)
• United States
29 Mar 10
Bruce in 2012
Even leftybug isn't opposed!
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@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
Well, Michael Moore because he would stick it to the corporate criminals who are the ones who keep the poor people poor. He is already immersed into politics and already mastered their game. He would also stand up for equality. I just like him, and he has a built-in following, so it should be relatively easy to get him in, if he ever ran.
Sean would be much harder to get in, because he appears a little "angry" occasionally, but I think he is a great humanitarian, makes huge donations to good causes, both time and money, etc.
I don't know much about Bruce politically, but I do like that he and Demi have a very friendly divorce. They seem to put the needs of their children first, which I think is a great quality.
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@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
30 Mar 10
I am so making that my new nickname. Lefty bug.
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@anniepa (27955)
• United States
29 Mar 10
They're two good choices, in my opinion. I'd add, in no particular order, Bill Maher, John Cusack, George Clooney, Ben Afleck, Matt Damon, Robert DeNiro, Jon Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen. Among women I'd say Susan Sarandon, Madonna, Angelina Jolie ( she might not be old enough yet) and Olivia Wilde, who also is not old enough.
Annie
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@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
30 Mar 10
How did I leave Bill Maher out? Silly me!
Matt Damon would be good, I don't know enough about the rest. I know Ben Affleck is a democrat, so that is one plus.
DeNiro would be fascinating as president.
Susan Sarandon has always impressed me.
Why Olivia Wilde, out of curiosity?
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
6 Apr 10
I am so going to have to find that segment on youtube. I’ll post the link if I can find it.
@laglen (19759)
• United States
29 Mar 10
I dont think celebrities should embroil them selves into politics. I think they should stick to acting. But if pressed, I would have to say undoubtedly, Spongebob and Patrick could be his vice Pres. They are very nice people and Bob loves to work. They would make friends and we could all live in a pineapple under the sea!
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
Awesome answer!
Who would Squidward be? I think Mr. Crabs can be the corporate criminal.
Mmmmm.. Pineapple.
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@spalladino (17891)
• United States
31 Mar 10
Can I pick a character instead of a celebrity...because these days we need a true blue, stop at nothing tough guy for a leader...so I vote for Jack Bauer from the television series, 24. Jack will protect the entire world all by himself while also solving every problem this country has...an hour at a time. He also apparently never sleeps and neither does anyone who works with him so imagine how much they could get done.
@matersfish (6306)
• United States
31 Mar 10
And he screamed on Janeane Garofalo.
HERO
Maybe he can be Bruce's VP
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
6 Apr 10
Janeane Garafolo did call it, though, with some of her statements about the tea party.
@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
29 Mar 10
Wow..good question. Stumped me. I can't think of one. I really don't like your choices..no surprise there. But I can't really think of one of them I would vote for or want to see as president.
I would like to see more "non rich" poeple in our higher levels of government. People who know what it is like to live paycheck to paycheck...not from their "distant" past..but right now. I think it would help things to have more of the "common" people in these offices. Not the elite rich.
@lilwonders456 (8214)
• United States
30 Mar 10
We need major campaign fiance reform. The amount spent on the last presidential election was just stupid. Do we honstly need to spend almost a billion dollars to elect a president? that is how much was spent in the last presidential election season.
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
30 Mar 10
I like the currently "non-rich" idea. How do you think they will afford their campaign?
Imagine going across country in a VW bus running on vegetable oil, with hand made signs. That would be awesome. I am not even joking or being sarcastic.
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
LOL.... pretending you have to choose one.
Have some fun - play along.
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@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
I am embarassed to say - who is Larry Byrd?
What do we think of Woody Harrelson? He's a little spacey, but I know he wants hemp legalized and I know he is a vegan.
Why Tiger Woods? He is kind of trampy.
LOL - Just joking, but, man, did he get around. It does kind of fit in with some politicians today.
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@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
29 Mar 10
Britney Spears laugh out loud she will drive the world crazy !!!
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
Um, I couldn't even watch her reality show.
Make no mistake, I think she got a bad rap, and her handlers did not treat her right, and she is just the product of something created, but, I am going to have to say no.
I was on the fence about Madonna, but Britney would be horrifying.
Still, several steps above Sarah Palin.
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@nzinky (822)
• United States
29 Mar 10
I don't want either one of them cause they aren't qualified for that office..Why would you want either one of those men they are both communist and don't believe anyone has rights.......
If those are your only two men you can think of then you aren't very well informed.
Not only that but they are both idiots they would be worse than the one we have now and we got him because everyone want to vote for a black man they didn't listen to what he had to say......
You have to listen to what they say and I they say they are progressive turn around and run.........
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
I prefer progress over oppression, obstruction, and regression.
These men are absolutely brilliant, and they have been involved in many political issues. They both stick out because of that.
@irisheyes (4370)
• United States
30 Mar 10
Absolutely none of them. I resent when celebrities even make political endorsements and I don't think any of them should be running for poltical office.
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
30 Mar 10
Sometimes they are actually qualified, so in those cases, I wouldn't let their celebrity take away from their qualifications.
I like hearing their endorsements or smack talking - it is entertaining, and kind of education, considering most of them fall in higher tax brackets than the norm, and I like to see if that impacts them.
@Aussies2007 (5336)
• Australia
29 Mar 10
I don't think any celebrity in its right mind would want to.
Michael Moore is no better than anyone else.
He makes some good points, but then destroy his own credibility by becoming extreme in his views.
Sean Penn would need to first learn to control his temper.
A president punching a journalist in the nose is not quite what we are looking for.
Quite frankly, we don't want an actor for President.
The Politicians are already better actors than the Hollywood actors as it is.
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
I am obviously a big Michael Moore fan and follower. I don't think he is too extreme; I just think he is logical, and sometimes it comes off as extreme. Obviously, putting police tape around Wall St was a little extreme, but it was funny, and made people think.
Sean Penn does have quite a reputation for his temper. I think he is very well spoken, though, and he is very committed to his causes no matter what is thrown at him. And, I like that he wouldn't have to worry about anyone trying to bribe him. He is fairly wealthy, and from what I heard, makes donations in amounts of 7 figures.
But, I do agree. The politicians are already better actors. :-)
@ladybugmagic (3978)
• United States
29 Mar 10
I don't think Newt would do well in the polls. There is something a little creepy about him.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
30 Mar 10
Us2owls - you have to be kidding Newt. God forbid if that was to ever happen. Thanksfully there are alot of smart people out there that would never vote for him.