Michael Moore: Secretary of Labor or HHS? I can't decide.

[lutefisk]

With the right advisers, Secretary Moore could kick some ass.

I would like to see good, passionate, intelligent, competent, trustworthy people in our government. He's one of those people I simply trust, even though I don't know him personally.

[phleshdef]

1. I like Mike but NO. That would be political suicide. You think the Clinton drama is bad?

Come on now.

[lutefisk]

5. Geeze, it's not like I want to nominate the "Super Size Me" guy

It would make the right wingers lose their minds...

[NYCGirl]

2. I have a feeling that Mr. Moore wouldn't like the idea. NT

[Unsane]

3. bwahahahahaha

Mike Malloy for USAG!!

[AZBlue]

4. Um....no way.

[lutefisk]

7. OK, well maybe I need to start a "Fantasy Cabinet" league or something

:shrug:

[AZBlue]

26. That's a fun idea!!

:D

[orestes]

6. While the right wing freak out would be astronomically hilarious

I don't think Cabinet appointments should be made based solely on the lulz factor.

[Sebastian Doyle]

8. Secretary of Labor might work

Dennis Kucinich for HHS. And yes, I'm completely serious about that one. He's got the real health care plan.

[lutefisk]

12. Yes on Kucinich. I'd like to see some passionate people in these positions.

That's why I supported Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for EPA, too.

[Ikonoklast]

9. Based on what experience, exactly?

Michael Moore, love him or hate him, is basically a movie maker. I have no idea as to any experience he has otherwise.

[NYCGirl]

10. "Canadian Bacon", of course.

His only fiction film.

[lutefisk]

11. As a movie maker, he has become somewhat of an expert in these two areas

And while he has no actual government administrative experience, he certainly can run an organization well, based on his success directing, writing, and producing. In addition to his film making, his writing and speaking have proven him to be intelligent, thoughtful, reasonable, and persuasive.

He seems at least as qualified as others at high levels of government- what the heck did Tommy Thompson know about HHS going in? And Arnold or Ronnie? Yikes!

[AZ Criminal JD]

13. The three you mention had administrative experience

Say what you want about their politics but Thompson was a Governor, Reagan was head of a major union, and Arnold is a businessman.

[WI_DEM]

14. How about neither? He would be more effective in the role he currently holds--filmmaker.

[The Traveler]

15. Uh, no.

Mike is really good at what he does but there is no indication he would have the interest or stamina to be a bureaucrat. And there is damn little in his background to prepare him for that kind of work. Frankly, I think it would make him miserable.

[lutefisk]

16. Good thing I didn't make this a poll! I'll withdraw the nomination.

:fistbump: :patriot:

[mmonk]

17. HHS and also Secretary of Defense.

[CakeGrrl]

18. Qualifications...does he have any???

Obama needs to build a competent cabinet which will actually try to fix the huge clusterfuck we're in, not just choose people to drive Freepers nuts or hand out crony rewards. The latter is what helped get us where we are.

Moore is a passionate researcher and documentarian, but does he have what those positions will take to understand the challenges and mobilize and lead others to tackle them?

[quidam56]

19. Acceptable Standards of Health Care in Tennessee

HHS ! See what is called "horrifying" by the state of Tennesse but quite "acceptable" health care. We need affordable, acceptable standards of care. Health Care in America needs a Cure ! http://www.wisecountyissues.com

[mokawanis]

20. Neither

what the hell qualifies him to hold office??? Terrible idea.

[Danger Mouse]

21. No. Far too polarizing.

[onenote]

22. and how about Ty Pennington for Secy of Interior or HUD?

[lutefisk]

24. He's on probation until 2010 for a DUI arrest. Moore is a free man. No comparison...n/t

[Undercurrent]

23. I thought the silly season was over.

[Essene]

25. please dont even joke about that

[BlooInBloo]

27. And Scarlett Johansen for Secretary of Defense!

I mean serious - do you people actually THINK about these batshit crazy ideas before saying them out loud?

[Generator]

28. He's way too partisan

Obama only likes Republicans being partisan.

[Canuckistanian]

32. He was a Nader supporter in 2000

So, I don't think that's exactly right.

[AlCzervik]

29. and Daniel Craig as Secretary of F O I N E.

[JVS]

30. National Auto Czar

[Starry Messenger]

31. I'd actually like to see him in the NEA.

Or if we are playing the fantasy cabinet game the Minister of Culture. :)