democratic party vent

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Posted by shoppie

Is it just me or do some of you feel this way as well.... That the democratic party is just way too celebrity driven.
I like Dave Matthews too but when you see/hear about the democratic national convention, its all celebs yacking their mouths off - Chevy chase, Sarah Jessica parker, Glenn close, etc. its turned into a hollywood who's who party and not politics as usual.

Meanwhile, they know CRAP about politics.
I put it under the category of kabbalah.

and enough bush bashing - bottom line, he's our PRESIDENT, let's show SOME RESPECT.


Just had to vent :)

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Posted by september2004

eh some do, some don't, just like the rest of america...

about bush, i personally feel i don't have to show respect to someone i do not respect regardless of who he or she is...

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Posted by shoppie

Is it just me or do some of you feel this way as well.... That the democratic party is just way too celebrity driven.
I like Dave Matthews too but when you see/hear about the democratic national convention, its all celebs yacking their mouths off - Chevy chase, Sarah Jessica parker, Glenn close, etc. its turned into a hollywood who's who party and not politics as usual.

Meanwhile, they know CRAP about politics.
I put it under the category of kabbalah.

and enough bush bashing - bottom line, he's our PRESIDENT, let's show SOME RESPECT.


Just had to vent :)

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Posted by sweetadeline

I was just thinking about this issue today. While I am glad that the Democratic party has the significant monetary support of various celebrities, some of them just wind up making buffoons of themselves at various events. Barbra Streisand comes to mind as the most obvious example. Often, celebrities just aren't well-informed on the issues. (Not always the case, but often.)

I certainly don't mind -- in fact, I'm really pleased -- when people air thoughtful and intelligent critiques of Bush, but 'bashing' is counterproductive, no matter who does it (Democrat, Republican, Green, Independent, Whatever).

There are PLENTY of intelligent and easily supportable critiques one could make of Bush. I'd rather hear those than childish insults any day.

exactly, if you're going to beat him, beat him with the issues and kerry has not proven to me that he's the man to do it

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Posted by shoppie

Is it just me or do some of you feel this way as well.... That the democratic party is just way too celebrity driven.
I like Dave Matthews too but when you see/hear about the democratic national convention, its all celebs yacking their mouths off - Chevy chase, Sarah Jessica parker, Glenn close, etc. its turned into a hollywood who's who party and not politics as usual.

Meanwhile, they know CRAP about politics.
I put it under the category of kabbalah.

and enough bush bashing - bottom line, he's our PRESIDENT, let's show SOME RESPECT.


Just had to vent :)

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Posted by heidla

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Posted by shoppie

Is it just me or do some of you feel this way as well.... That the democratic party is just way too celebrity driven.
I like Dave Matthews too but when you see/hear about the democratic national convention, its all celebs yacking their mouths off - Chevy chase, Sarah Jessica parker, Glenn close, etc. its turned into a hollywood who's who party and not politics as usual.

Meanwhile, they know CRAP about politics.
I put it under the category of kabbalah.

and enough bush bashing - bottom line, he's our PRESIDENT, let's show SOME RESPECT.


Just had to vent :)

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I think that they should be allowed the same rights that the rest of us have in supporting a candidate. Yes, they are famous but does that mean that they should not be able to voice their opinions about who they want in office and support him in his journey? As far as not knowing anything about politics I have to say that I don't look to the stars for my political insight.

I also believe that the first amendment gives people the right to question or bash our President. As long as they are not threatening his life I believe it is legal. I personally cannot respect a man that I feel has so little respect for the American public. I feel he flatout lied to us to get the backing he needed to go to war. He may be my President for now, but I don't have to respect or like it!!!

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(but Barbra scares me!)

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Posted by shoppie

Is it just me or do some of you feel this way as well.... That the democratic party is just way too celebrity driven.
I like Dave Matthews too but when you see/hear about the democratic national convention, its all celebs yacking their mouths off - Chevy chase, Sarah Jessica parker, Glenn close, etc. its turned into a hollywood who's who party and not politics as usual.

Meanwhile, they know CRAP about politics.
I put it under the category of kabbalah.

and enough bush bashing - bottom line, he's our PRESIDENT, let's show SOME RESPECT.


Just had to vent :)

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Posted by BMD'sPeanut

i'd like to point out (though i am sure it has no bearing on...anything...) dave matthews isn't even american...

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Posted by heidla

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Posted by BMD'sPeanut

i'd like to point out (though i am sure it has no bearing on...anything...) dave matthews isn't even american...

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Neither is the current governor of California. Talk about celebrities and politics.

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Posted by shoppie

Is it just me or do some of you feel this way as well.... That the democratic party is just way too celebrity driven.
I like Dave Matthews too but when you see/hear about the democratic national convention, its all celebs yacking their mouths off - Chevy chase, Sarah Jessica parker, Glenn close, etc. its turned into a hollywood who's who party and not politics as usual.

Meanwhile, they know CRAP about politics.
I put it under the category of kabbalah.

and enough bush bashing - bottom line, he's our PRESIDENT, let's show SOME RESPECT.


Just had to vent :)

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