Wow. George is a little full of himself.

[globalvillage]

Movie star GEORGE CLOONEY is convinced he ruined JOHN KERRY's chances in the race for US president in 2004 - by snubbing an invitation and hurting his feelings.

The OCEAN'S TWELVE actor was one of several screen stars invited to ride on Kerry's election train, but it all went downhill for the Democrat when Clooney stayed away.

He recalls, "Kerry asked me to ride on his train - he had a train going cross-country after he was nominated and some actors went on board.

"I called him and explained that I couldn't do it.

"I'd hurt him. I'd actually caused him harm at the polls."

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/kerrys%20chances%20ruined%20by%20clooney

This story is from today. Wonder why?

[jillan]

1. That's kind of a wierd story.

But it makes me wonder why he didn't do it.
I don't know if he was a Kerry supporter, but he was definitely abbb.

Reminds me of eminem when he said he lost the election for Kerry because he
did do the video for Mosh soon enough. Now that I agree with. I loved that video.

[globalvillage]

3. I love that song, too.

And I'm not a big eminem fan.
Something very visceral about it. I'm starting to get into very angry music, which is strangely theraputic. Hmmm... Different kind of protest music, but still...
My future son in law is in a punk band, and they 'make' me go to their shows. LOL, at 46, I'm the oldest person in the room. Thankfully, I'm not easily shocked. It's pretty raw.

[jillan]

6. My brother, who is 58 is still in a band, still performs.

I'll never forget in the 80's when they were into early punk music and played at a club in Tempe (they are from Chicago) my parents went to see them. My dad sat there with cotton in his ears - lol. So don't think you're too old to be there! At 49, I still listen to the same radio stations as my teenagers, and I would happily join you to go hear his band.

Eminem gossip- him and his wife are getting back together. Now, did that make your day?

[globalvillage]

12. I did get carded at the last show.

Of course, it was really dark, and the guy couldn't find his glasses.
:rofl:

[TayTay]

13. Oh, don't kid yourself my dear

No laughing at that compliment, you could definitely get carded. (I could get carded too -- by AARP.)

[globalvillage]

15. They are currently in a 'battle of the bands'

and made through an elimination round last night.
If they make it to the nationals, Vegas, I think, we'll have to make plans.
Don't buy your ticket yet, though. I think they have a dozen or so rounds to go.

[whometense]

17. Well, that's exciting! n/t

[TayTay]

2. That doesn't make any sense

How could he lose the election for Kerry by not showing up? How can he be egotistical if he thinks if he showed up he would have been bad for Kerry?

I don't get it.

[globalvillage]

4. I'm pretty sure he thinks if he had shown up

it would have been good for Kerry.
But he didn't show, so somehow, he was partly responsible for the loss.
That's what I read, anyway.

[Vektor]

7. Me too. What a kook. Like anyone knew the difference.

I'm sure that those who voted for Bush were like "I was GOING to vote for Kerry, but I was a little disappointed that he didn't have George Clooney on his train."

I think Clooney must have been being facetious.

[Vektor]

5. Is this a joke? Like, is Clooney being satirical?

Because if he genuinely believes that and was speaking in all seriousness, he's lost his fucking mind.

[jillan]

8. Maybe he didn't show up because he wouldn't have been the

center of attention?



Sorry George.
This was a party for John.

[TayTay]

11. OMG! What a gorgeous pic!

Wow! Was that the Wisconsin rally? I love this pic too, just love it. (wow, drool, sigh!, drool)

[ProSense]

14. Pictures like these

make me excited all over again, and excited all over.

[jillan]

18. hmmm - they make me sad, melancoly

The could-be's and the should have been's still make my heart sink.
I look at that picture and remember how I felt when it was 5 MORE DAYS!
I was so pumped full of adrenaline. I could stay up till 3 am posting at the jk forum, while sitting in front of the tv with C-Span on, dishes piled up in the sink, laundry overflowing... working, kids...and never missing an article or interview of Kerry. Those were exciting days. sigh....

[globalvillage]

19. Well, get plenty of sleep and stock up on paper plates.

As soon as we get a whole bunch of Dems elected in '06, it'll be time to start thinking about '08.
And next time, there will be no regrets.
My 2006 plan is to get rid of Santorum.
My three year plan is to work my ass off for the Senator.
My five year plan is to retire and watch Pres Kerry on TV every day.
It helps to have goals.
:-)

[jillan]

20. I have similar goals...

But mine for 2006 is to get rid of Kyl.
And to keep my democratic governor in office.

Who is worse - Kyl or Santorum?
That's a tough one!

When Kerry is President, we can't retire. That's what we did in the 90's.
We were all so happy, we forgot to pay attention to what the crazies were up to.

[globalvillage]

25. What's your argument for Kyl v. Santorum

for worst Sen?

Give it your best shot.

:P

[TayTay]

26. Oooooh a bad Senator -off

:popcorn: Can I watch? I personally think Allen and Sessions are worse than Kyl, but my vote doesn't matter cuz I don't live in their states. Btw, Tom Coburn from Oklahoma is just such a friggin nutjob that he just defies categorization. He is a wicked strange guy.

[globalvillage]

29. There is no way to beat fetus-guy.

Can't be done.

JMHO.

[jillan]

30. Well let me start by showing you a picture of Kyl (a little scary)

or then there's this one of him

[ProSense]

32. OK,

:rofl:

[globalvillage]

33. Man, that's nothing.

Meet Rick Santorum-
Brought fetus home to meet the kids, keeps pic on desk.
www.spreadingsantorum.com.
His name really is Latin for ‘asshole’ (of the asshole, I think).
Hates Massachusetts, blamed them for pedophelia.
Fundy. Justice Sunday III keynote speaker.
Not bright.
Doesn't really even live in his home state.
Tried to cheat his school district out of thousands of $$$.
Check out the bills he sponsored. I can't even begin...

Ask Teresa. She would vote with me.

[jillan]

34. I know - you probably have me beat, not that you should be proud!lol

Let's just say Kyl is a total yes man to Bush.

[globalvillage]

35. I'm not done yet.

Rated 25% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
Rated 25% by CURE, indicating anti-rehabilitation crime votes. (Dec 2000)
Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-labor voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 10% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)

Say 'Uncle'.

[jillan]

36. Ok - I concede - yours is #1; mine is #8

New Survey USA Senator Rankings
by Chris Bowers

Some important Senators from the poll:

App Dis
Santorum 45 58
Dayton 44 46
DeWine 45 43
Frist 49 45
Corzine 49 44
BiNelson 46 38
Burns 52 43
Kyl 48 38
Talent 51 40
Stabenow 50 39
Allen 49 38
Cantwell 52 37
Chafee 56 37
Ensign 54 34
Kohl 57 34
BeNelson 63 2

[globalvillage]

37. Hey, I won!

:-(

Really, this is poll-worthy. I can not claim victory until everyone has weighed in.

[jillan]

38. Wait - I just have to post this to give you an idea.

Maybe more like Momma bsh than W?
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Kyl Blames New Orleans Residents
by Mike Liddell
Tue Sep 6th, 2005 at 03:08:09 PM EST

During a radio interview last week, Arizona talk show host Barry Young spoke out in favor of a strong national response to Hurricane Katrina. Arizona's Republican Senator Jon Kyl, on the other hand, was not so supportive, instead suggesting that the victims are to blame for lacking insurance and living in a city below sea level! Senator Kyl owes the victims an immediate apology for such callous, disrespectful statements.

Kyl Suggests Uninsured Hurricane Victims Shouldn’t Receive Federal Relief Funds. Speaking about Hurricane Katrina on KFYI-FM last week, Kyl said, “the question is if people know year after year after year a natural disaster occurs in a particular place and people continue to build there and want to live there, should they bear the responsibility of buying insurance or should everyone else bear the responsibility?”

[globalvillage]

39. Oooooooh. Good one.

Close, but no cigar.
Sure, he's heartless. But you gotta give me more than that.

[jillan]

41. This is pretty funny

You are making me do some research on Kyl, which is a good thing, as it is in my goals for the year :)

and just found out that he was the one that started the Kill Harriet Myers Nomination campaign.
hahaha.

He is just a pig. Yes man to the repugs. During the first day of the Alito hearings, he didn't ask questions, he just made comments like "if you don't want to answer, I understand". Votes along with repugs everytime, against everything we believe in.

Where you have me beat, is that Santorium is nuts; delusional. Kyl is just a walking, talking gop robot.

[globalvillage]

42. In the spirit of bipartisan cooperation, Something nice for Santorum:

Happy Retirement!!! May it be long and quiet.
:party: :party: :toast: :toast: :bounce: :bounce: :toast: :toast: :party: :party:

[jillan]

43. You know, alot of people come to Arizona to retire.

Maybe he can get a place with Kyl.

What am I saying?

Send them to retire in Florida?
Nah - where was that island that Tom Hanks made that movie Castaway?!

[globalvillage]

44. Do you guys have brochures?

Please send them here.
I'd like to help the guy out. Literally.

Washington, D.C. Office:
511 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510

[jillan]

45. Are you saying you want to send retirement community brochures to

Ricky?

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You just might be on to something here!
I say we send them to all the Repugs that are up for re-election in Nov.

[jillan]

46. Here's a place to start

http://www.wheretoretire.com/freeinfo.cfm

[globalvillage]

47. OMG. We could send brochures to them.

But that would be bad.

:evilgrin:

[jillan]

49. Actually, I think it might be fun.... as election time gets a little

closer.

[ProSense]

21. Cute! LOL

[TayTay]

24. Nice goals. Mine are:

Get rid of Mittens, the lying betrayer Gov of Mass and replace him with someone who likes Massachusetts and even vacations here occasionally.

Get Good Dems elected up and down the ticket in '06. (And go to PA and help GV get rid of the clueless and somewhat evil Santorum. He also hates Massachusetts and I have a vendetta aganst him on general principles.)

After that, I hope to get ready for '08. This may include finding a new candidate for the US Senate, cuz one of my currently serving Sens is looking to move up. (Sigh and great and sigh! Some people are not easily replaced. Great Senators don't grow on trees you know.)

Let's see, I want the Red Sox to win another Word Series in 2008, then have them go to the White House again and have someone there who doesn't make a travesty of the whole thing. (Cuz I'm petty and trivial sometimes and that sucked. I mean it was great, but it also sucked.)

[_dynamicdems]

48. LOLOL! I can relate to those goals!

I'd like to see a couple of NH Senators replaced too.

[whometense]

9. My opinion is, it's either a joke

- and Clooney's got a famous sense of humor - or someone just made it up.

George Clooney does not take himself that seriously. I bet he was doing deadpan sarcasm and the nitwit reporter didn't get it and took it down as if it were gospel.

[globalvillage]

10. I don't know

But I did find an article on how to be George Clooney's perfect woman.
I think I'll read that one.

Maybe it is satire. If so, I don't get it.
I like George, but that's pretty nuts.

[wisteria]

16. Well, he'll have to work harder for Kerry the next time around.

It amazes me, the egos in Hollywood and Washington and how important they all think they are.

[JI7]

22. whoever wrote it is misinterpreting what Clooney meant

Clooney was talking about the "middle America" we always hear about who hate being lectured by "hollywood" on politics.

he was saying that he WOULD hurt him if he campaigned for him. he NEVER said Kerry lost or didn't do well because he didn't campaign for him.

i remember when Clooney first said this. i don't know why this person is claiming Clooney meant something which he clearly did not.

[ProSense]

23. Does anyone else

think this is a sucky piece of writing? It makes no sense: the context and the quotes don't match.

"snubbing an invitation and hurting his feelings." ????


"I called him and explained that I couldn't do it.

"I'd hurt him. I'd actually caused him harm at the polls."


Clooney is always making jokes and has on a number of occasions said he's not interested in politics because of the things he's done in his past. IMO, this reads more like a he's saying that associating with him could have harmed Kerry in the polls. Maybe I wrong.

[JI7]

27. correct, that's exactly what Clooney was saying

i clicked on the link but the article isn't loading for me. but it seems whoever wrote it left out the other things that Clooney said about how being a Celeb is a turnoff for voters and that's why he didn't want to campaign for Kerry. he would have hurt Kerry among certain voters.

i don't agree he would have. but that is what Clooney meant by those comments. it was nothing negative. in fact it shows he really wanted Kerry to win. if he was the egotistical type he would have jumped at the chance to get out there without considering how people would feel about him.

[globalvillage]

28. It is a sucky piece of writing

but it was a good conversation starter.

I love George. He's hot and he's smart and he's liberal. What else is there?

Did you see Syriana? A saw Good Night..., but haven't seen Syriana yet.

[ProSense]

31. No, but I want to see both.

I like Clooney for two reasons: 1) he's extremely easy on the eyes and 2) he's a liberal.

[globalvillage]

40. Good Night and Good Luck

was excellent.