Stevie, Obama, and Clooney

[Josh2003]

Just heard on CNN that Stevie is on the guest list for the big Obama fundraiser that George Clooney is hosting at his home tonight.

Soooo unfortunately this means she probably won't be making a surprise appearance at NOTS tomorrow night, as I figure she'd already be in NYC by now.

[fairydust75]

You mean at Stevie 's old house? Think she could probably get in free, maybe some secret passage, maybe she still has a key?

[Sanne2]

I don't think he still lives there.

[fairydust75]

I don't think he still lives there.

Wasn't it on ET or Inside Edition not so long ago?

[Morgana]

It was on one of those shows, I remember watching the link on youtube.

[Macfanforever]

You mean at Stevie 's old house? Think she could probably get in free, maybe some secret passage, maybe she still has a key?

Her key will be useless as Mr C changed the door locks.Hehehe, Her garage door key might work.Me friend is a real estate agent.He said some of the new owners forget to change the garage door lock or the remote opener codes.

Obama needs all the help he can get.My opinion is I'm not happy what is going on in this country now but the Rep party runners are not to pleasing to vote for.We need an indie party to run.

[vivfox]

I think Stevie is a registered republican.

[BombaySapphire3]

All of her political donations over the years have been to Democratic candidates.

[THINKABOUTIT]

I just don't want her to get too political, regardless of what she believes in. Like what happened with the Dixie Chicks & Linda Ronstadt, to name a few lol

[BlueDenimLamp]

I just don't want her to get too political, regardless of what she believes in. Like what happened with the Dixie Chicks & Linda Ronstadt, to name a few lol

Oh come on...Stevie is so adorable and cute that she could say the most atrocious things and get away with it...:lol::laugh:

[michelej1]

I can't believe Stevie would pay $40,000 a ticket.

Michele

[fairydust75]

I can't believe Stevie would pay $40,000 a ticket.

Michele

That's exactly what I was thinking. Seems like such a waste of money...:eek:

[Fireflies]

I just don't want her to get too political, regardless of what she believes in. Like what happened with the Dixie Chicks & Linda Ronstadt, to name a few lol

...said the republican. :rolleyes:

[johnnystorms]

i've always thought of Stevie as apolitical. which is good. why polarize a fan base by taking political stances?

[Macfanforever]

I can't believe Stevie would pay $40,000 a ticket.

Michele

That's exactly what I was thinking. Seems like such a waste of money...:eek:

Holy crap. What a waste.I would not even pay 40,000 cents which is $400 U.S. dollars for anything like that.Or not even $4.00 I'll pay to that matter.I rather see her donating it to her favorite charity instead.

[Sanne2]

All of her political donations over the years have been to Democratic candidates.

Yes:
http://www.newsmeat.com/celebrity_political_donations/Stevie_Nicks.php

Also, apparently it was in Stevie's old house:
http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/opinion-la/la-ol-you-and-me-at-george-clooneys-house-20120510,0,73177.story

[SummerlongBoots]

http://studiocity.patch.com/articles/bot-in-early-1990s


Did you miss your invitation to George Clooney's party in Studio City when President Obama is arriving? Or maybe you just didn't have $40,000 in spare change laying around for a ticket.

So you're not one of the lucky 150 going to the party Thursday night, but above is the video of Clooney's house, and the best photos of Clooney in his Fryman Canyon home that Patch can find.

See the detailed video of a tour of his house above, and some secrets about his house.

Also check out this video of the house, CLICK HERE.

Here are some trivia items about his house too.

* There are multiple bars throughout the house.

* The house is 7,354-square-feet.

* Stevie Nicks used to live there during her Fleetwood Mac days.

* He has a mini theater and an authentic popcorn machine.

* The house abuts Fryman Canyon from Wilacre Park, one of the most hiked trails in Los Angeles.

* It is on 3.16 acres.

* The front of his refrigerator is glass.

* Clooney paid $2,827,500.

* Clooney bought the house in 1995, but lived in Studio City at a different address in the hills for year before that.

* It's not accessible to the street very easily because of a large gate out front, which prevents nosy neighbors and photographers.

* He and his famous friends play basketball there a lot. Will Obama shoot some hoops?

* He lives at the house with his girlfriend Stacey Keibler and rescue Cocker Spaniel dog Einstein.

* He used to have two potbellied pigs there, had a permit to have them, and they both lived long lives on the property.

* Says Clooney about his house: "A house is a place that you would live in, but a home is a place where your family and friends are a part of."

Click here for an aerial view of Clooney's house.

http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm62/Orange_Blossom_Flower/NicksClooneyEstate.jpg

[tabruns]

i've always thought of Stevie as apolitical. which is good. why polarize a fan base by taking political stances?

Only if you feel really strongly about it. I wouldn't be surprised that Stevie leans Democratic. Attending a fundraiser is pretty much her own business.

[tabruns]

Holy crap. What a waste.I would not even pay 40,000 cents which is $400 U.S. dollars for anything like that.Or not even $4.00 I'll pay to that matter.I rather see her donating it to her favorite charity instead.

I don't think where she spends her money is your call or business.

[Macfanforever]

I don't think where she spends her money is your call or business.

I agree.Will I have to say your are rght about that.Or who she supports.

[THINKABOUTIT]

I agree with you still MacFanForever ;)
It kinda makes me ill that all this money goes towards these campaigns & the school's lose more funding each year.

[THINKABOUTIT]

...said the republican. :rolleyes:

Yup, said I

Still, when I have been to concerts, no matter the entertainer, and they take up their time talking politics, I don't wanna hear that; I didn't pay for that.

[mikephxaz]

Yup, said I

Still, when I have been to concerts, no matter the entertainer, and they take up their time talking politics, I don't wanna hear that; I didn't pay for that.

Amen. It's the last thing I want to hear

[tothegypsy]

It doesn't surprise me at all that Stevie is likely a Democrat. I really can't imagine Stevie being against gay rights or against a woman's right to choose.

[Macfanforever]

I agree with you still MacFanForever ;)
It kinda makes me ill that all this money goes towards these campaigns & the school's lose more funding each year.

Thanks.I agree .My mom and my step father were teachers and I always remember them talking about the cuts in the funding of schools.Like said. its up to her how she spends her money.Its like my sister and friends beeching at me spending and wasting money on buying and traveling to see Stevie for about 6 concerts playing the same ole setlist at every show .I tell them mind you own bees wax.You guys probably hear it too from your family and friends .Hehehehe.Now If Stevie quits singing and run for office.I will reconsider and donate $1000 to her campaign.I hope she don't quit singing and go do politics like some other entertainers did.

[michelej1]

I don't think Stevie went. I think her name just came up in relation to the house, so that may have confused someone into thinking she was in attendance.

I think it's great to support a candidate, any candidate, you believe in and $40,000 is worth it, if you have it to spend. It's just for some reason it didn't seem to me like the kind of thing Stevie would do. Seems out of character. I don't think she's frugal. I just can't imagine her spending that large a sum of money in that manner.

Michele

[THINKABOUTIT]

I don't think Stevie went. I think her name just came up in relation to the house, so that may have confused someone into thinking she was in attendance.

I think it's great to support a candidate, any candidate, you believe in and $40,000 is worth it, if you have it to spend. It's just for some reason it didn't seem to me like the kind of thing Stevie would do. Seems out of character. I don't think she's frugal. I just can't imagine her spending that large a sum of money in that manner.

Michele
I agree Michele...I thought from the beginning that this was kinda weird; why the heck would she go? LOL...She goes to the Grammy's, The R & R Hall of Fame inductions, Big Parties when biggies in the music industry retire, etc., etc. :lol:

[Ghosty]

Yup, said I

Still, when I have been to concerts, no matter the entertainer, and they take up their time talking politics, I don't wanna hear that; I didn't pay for that.

I feel the same way.

(p.s. registered Independent here)

I am sick of the high paid actors too that act like they are saints, wanting to help the poor and rooting for the working class. I read an article about things that will be obsolete in like 10-20 years and movie theaters were on the list. Because of the ease of movies on demand, but also because people are having trouble affording to go to the movies. How sad is that? And why is it so expensive? Because the movie costs so much to make, because they pay the actors 10 million, the directors and producers take a big chunk. So the cost comes down to us. So someone can make millions for less than a year's worth of work. But then these over-paid celebrities jump on the "spread the wealth" band wagon. Maybe settle for 1 million to make a movie so we can keep movie theaters alive. Can you imagine? Wouldn't you all be quite happy, thrilled, excited and satisfied beyond belief to make a million in less than a year? And let people afford going to the movies to support your craft, your passion, your career. If people can no longer afford it, your job goes bye bye. I don't understand how movies will make all their money if movie theaters become extinct. I am really surprised they are doing so well in this economy.

[Macfanforever]

Yes she goes to these Grammy's, The R & R Hall of Fame inductions and every year she gets stiffed by them coming out empty handed.Why bother going.I do agree on spread your wealth.I dont feel sorry about movie/music pirates screwing the industry except for the small people that make it happen for pennies.Spread the wealth stop hording the money.

[jcalzaretta]

I like one of the three. Not a good trio in my opinion.

[dontlookdown]

She's not a Republican.
She's smart.
And she's been supporting smart Democratic candidates for decades.

[johnnystorms]

i hate the political turn this has taken. BUT on Leno, i think she said she would not have voted for Clinton because he was her age and she didn't know who should go on what bus, much less lead the free world.

[Rod~A~Little]

Stevie a Republican? I think not!

Besides, democrats have all the cool celebrities!
Republicans have Ted Nugent! And they can keep him "for what it's worth!"

:nod:

[michelej1]

Besides, democrats have all the cool celebrities!
Republicans have Ted Nugent!
:nod:

And John McVie.

Michele

[BombaySapphire3]

I'd say Lindsey is the only died in the wool liberal Democrat of the 5.Stevie was very likely raised Republican but has supported mostly Democrats.Mick also leans Democratic I think and Christine seemed mostly apolitical IMO.

[mikephxaz]

I pray that Stevie is smart enough not to be a liberal democrat.

[BombaySapphire3]

I pray that Stevie is smart enough not to be a liberal democrat.

Or a tea partyish conservative Repub.

[iamnotafraid]

i hate the political turn this has taken. BUT on Leno, i think she said she would not have voted for Clinton because he was her age and she didn't know who should go on what bus, much less lead the free world.

It was on Letterman that when asked she said she wouldn't
vote for Clinton again.

And it only turns political on here when someone mentions
sin, pro-life or even Fox News. And then there comes the
warning or suggestion to move it to the chat section. I
have proof of that from another thread. Where all views are
respected and welcomed...yeah right.

[BombaySapphire3]

And it only turns political on here when someone mentions
sin, pro-life or even Fox News. .

Which sin was that? eatting shellfish?:laugh:

[StandbackStevie]

i hate the political turn this has taken. BUT on Leno, i think she said she would not have voted for Clinton because he was her age and she didn't know who should go on what bus, much less lead the free world.

I agree remember that interview she did with David Letterman in 1994 she talked like she was a republican or libertarian /Tea party to me it wouldn't surprise me.To me i do think rock stars and celebrity's need to keep there politics to themselves.All in a nut shell all politicians are liars in my opinion they only make broken promises to get your vote and they do the same thing or even worse things in office than the president before. If they are political that is fine will always be a fan either way.;)

[StandbackStevie]

I pray that Stevie is smart enough not to be a liberal democrat.

I think she is politically a republican/Tea Party. I agree with you mike on this one.:thumbsup:

[StandbackStevie]

Amen. It's the last thing I want to hear

Amen to you both on this one. we see enough of it on the news and in the papers last thing we want to hear a rock concert is more political crap.:cool:

[StandbackStevie]

I think Stevie is a registered republican.

I agree viv with you on this one.:thumbsup:

[Eponymous]

She's not a Republican.
She's smart.
And she's been supporting smart Democratic candidates for decades.

I agree. She is listed as a contributor for numerous Democratic candidates even though she seems to choose to be apolitical publicly. As far as her comment on Letterman is concerned, I believe she was attempting to be humorous in suggesting that a younger candidate does not have enough experience to make the tough decisions required of the President, i.e. her comment about how she has trouble deciding which bus to travel in or something to that effect. She seems eager to do concerts in honor of Bill Clinton, whether with FM or solo. I doubt a Tea Party Republican would do that. I believe in one interview around the time FM did the first Clinton gig, they mentioned that John was the only real Republican in the group.

[StandbackStevie]

Stevie is more likely if anything a Libertarian.

[StandbackStevie]

I agree. She is listed as a contributor for numerous Democratic candidates even though she seems to choose to be apolitical publicly. As far as her comment on Letterman is concerned, I believe she was attempting to be humorous in suggesting that a younger candidate does not have enough experience to make the tough decisions required of the President, i.e. her comment about how she has trouble deciding which bus to travel in or something to that effect. She seems eager to do concerts in honor of Bill Clinton, whether with FM or solo. I doubt a Tea Party Republican would do that. I believe in one interview around the time FM did the first Clinton gig, they mentioned that John was the only real Republican in the group.

I do not think she was being humorous when she stated that on Letterman in 1994 she was serious and stated her opinion.I don't care whatever she political party she is part of it don't matter to me. Still love her regardless and any other artists too,If you want to state your political opinion is fine too will still go to concerts regardless. I love Madonna too and U2 and they are very political in there concerts still go to there shows,. Again all politicians are liars to get your vote in my opinion I am a libertarian I used to be a democrat.

[BombaySapphire3]

I highly doubt that Stevie is a Tea Partier:rolleyes:..Anyone remember in 2008 when she made the remark that Obama was the one and even wrote a poem about it tying it in with the Kennedys?.There is no way in HE double toothpicks that a Tea Party member would do that.

[David]

I do not think she was being humorous when she stated that on Letterman in 1994 she was serious and stated her opinion.Let's reexamine the Letterman comment. Clinton had been in office about a year and a half at that point, and had had a mix of successes and failures. But the failure of his health-care reform and the resonance of the Whitewater scandal were still strong. Plus, Clinton's party had recently lost control of Congress, and the Sunday-morning news shows were full of opinions that Clinton himself was in over his head as president.

Dave asked Stevie, in late summer 1994, what she thought of Clinton (after asking her about Fleetwood Mac's inaugural participation). She just said, "I think he's too young," and then qualified with an exaggerated but funny joke about his being her age, and she could barely remember which bus to get on, let alone fix major problems as the leader of the free world.

Stevie was essentially parroting the press meme that Clinton was a young guy who was being whipped about by the tempests in Congress and the White House. I think it would be very misguided to extrapolate from her comments that she voted Republican or right wing. Her parents—big business WASP Southwesterners—probably voted Repub. But Stevie herself has always been a Hollywood bohemian and a '60s hippie.

[StandbackStevie]

Let's reexamine the Letterman comment. Clinton had been in office about a year and a half at that point, and had had a mix of successes and failures. But the failure of his health-care reform and the resonance of the Whitewater scandal were still strong. Plus, Clinton's party had recently lost control of Congress, and the Sunday-morning news shows were full of opinions that Clinton himself was in over his head as president.

Dave asked Stevie, in late summer 1994, what she thought of Clinton (after asking her about Fleetwood Mac's inaugural participation). She just said, "I think he's too young," and then qualified with an exaggerated but funny joke about his being her age, and she could barely remember which bus to get on, let alone fix major problems as the leader of the free world.

Stevie was essentially parroting the press meme that Clinton was a young guy who was being whipped about by the tempests in Congress and the White House. I think it would be very misguided to extrapolate from her comments that she voted Republican or right wing. Her parents—big business WASP Southwesterners—probably voted Repub. But Stevie herself has always been a Hollywood bohemian and a '60s hippie.

She also stated in my opinion first before she stated that and the audience chuckled not her so she was serious when she said that on Letterman.Libertarians are more for Freedom less government than the democrats.

[BombaySapphire3]

Stevie was essentially parroting the press meme that Clinton was a young guy who was being whipped about by the tempests in Congress and the White House. I think it would be very misguided to extrapolate from her comments that she voted Republican or right wing. Her parents—big business WASP Southwesterners—probably voted Repub. But Stevie herself has always been a Hollywood bohemian and a '60s hippie.

There is little doubt in my mind that her parents were almost certainly Republican.Stevie has given little indication that she might be as well though.On the other hand I think her bohemian and hippie personae was/is more style over substance.She was in the right place and time for it no doubt but compared to many of her peers she was by no means a political activist.She even warned Jackson Browne about participating in no nukes demonstrations while Bonnie Raitt was right there with him.She did not hesitate to voice her displeasure over Dixie Chick Natalie Maines anti- Bush and Iraqi war comments, of course some of that had to do with lost Landslide royalties.

[michelej1]

Dave asked Stevie, in late summer 1994, what she thought of Clinton (after asking her about Fleetwood Mac's inaugural participation). She just said, "I think he's too young," and then qualified with an exaggerated but funny joke about his being her age, and she could barely remember which bus to get on, let alone fix major problems as the leader of the free world.



When does Stevie travel on buses? Except when she's trying to storm out on Lindsey leaving Aspen or romancing some mystery guy, for what it's worth?

Other than that, whither the confusing Greyhounds?

Michele

[michelej1]

I think Soldier's Angel alone told me a lot about Stevie's political views.

Michele

[BombaySapphire3]

When does Stevie travel on buses? Except when she's trying to storm out on Lindsey leaving Aspen or romancing some mystery guy, for what it's worth?

Other than that, whither the confusing Greyhounds?

Michele

On the Street Angel tour in 1994 she traveled by bus.

[Macfanforever]

I'll vote for Stevie . If she was running for office.Atlease she's honest.

[StandbackStevie]

I'll vote for Stevie . If she was running for office.Atlease she's honest.

I agree Mac she has my vote in november we all should just write her in as a write in candidate, she might win by a landslide.
:thumbsup:

[egg cream]

I think Soldier's Angel alone told me a lot about Stevie's political views.

Michele

Feeling bad for young people who were severely injured in combat is not a political view.

"Soldier's Angel" doesn't take a clear stand, as far as politics; liberals and conservatives could both easily argue that the song supports their side, because people often conflate having compassion and "supporting the troops" with political policy.

[michelej1]

"Soldier's Angel" doesn't take a clear stand, as far as politics; liberals and conservatives could both easily argue that the song supports their side, because people often conflate having compassion and "supporting the troops" with political policy.

The song is more than compassionate, in fact her empathy for the troops is the least interesting, and certainly least informative, aspect of the track.


Michele

[michelej1]

I was rather surprised in Ken's book when he said Lindsey was moaning about Sally Stanford, a former madam, being re-elected as mayor of Sausalito. I would have thought Lindsey'd be too busy concentrating on pot to worry about a local election and to voice disapproval.

I don't recall the book mentioning the Carter/Ford election and the bandmates' reaction to it at all. Michele

[StandbackStevie]

Feeling bad for young people who were severely injured in combat is not a political view.

"Soldier's Angel" doesn't take a clear stand, as far as politics; liberals and conservatives could both easily argue that the song supports their side, because people often conflate having compassion and "supporting the troops" with political policy.

I agree with you on this as well the song doesn't discuss stevie's political party she supports she was talking about her experience going into walter reed and feels very sad with soldiers that were injured during this war.

[egg cream]

The song is more than compassionate, in fact her empathy for the troops is the least interesting, and certainly least informative, aspect of the track.


Michele

Okay, so enlighten me. What parts of it make a political statement clearly supporting a particular side?

[David]

I was rather surprised in Ken's book when he said Lindsey was moaning about Sally Stanford, a former madam, being re-elected as mayor of Sausalito. I would have thought Lindsey'd be too busy concentrating on pot to worry about a local election and to voice disapproval.

I don't recall the book mentioning the Carter/Ford election and the bandmates' reaction to it at all. MicheleChristine and John used to complain about taxes. But the band played a bunch of political fundraisers for Democratic candidates and causes over the years, and individual members played fundraisers for environmental causes (from the Get Tough on Toxics initiative to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (anti-development).

[michelej1]

Christine and John used to complain about taxes. But the band played a bunch of political fundraisers for Democratic candidates and causes over the years, and individual members played fundraisers for environmental causes (from the Get Tough on Toxics initiative to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (anti-development).

I remember the BAM tour ended with them collecting funds for, hmmm, Greenpeace I think.

Michele

[michelej1]

Okay, so enlighten me. What parts of it make a political statement clearly supporting a particular side?

Clearly no parts that you hear. I'm not interested in debating Stevie's political views. The song told me a great deal about Stevie's position and the largest point I took away from the duet had nothing to do with her being a soldier's mother or wife, visiting the troops, dispensing ipods, sympathy or compassion. I don't see it as neutral or non-committal. You do. We have a different opinion. There's no need for either of us to enlighten the other.

Michele

[Christopher]

"In a war of words between worlds
About what is wrong
About what is righteous"

These lyrics are the most telling part of the song regarding Stevies' position/opinion about these wars. Additionally, one can be of the Democratic, Republican or even Libertarian party and be for or against these wars - Party affiliation is not nessicarilay mutually exclusive to ones position on matters of war.
It's total conjecture to infer from Stevie's compassionate support of the troops & "Soldier's Angel" Stevies' political party leanings. Though IMO I think Stevie leans to the left, For the most part I believe Stevie to be party neutral and apolitical in general.

[michelej1]

Additionally, one can be of the Democratic, Republican or even Libertarian party and be for or against these wars .

I would agree with that much and Joe Lieberman is a perfect example.

As for Soldier's Angel, I found it more revealing and political than I'd expected of Stevie. I suppose if I'd paid more attention to her ominous and ominousity descriptions I wouldn't have been so surprised.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

I remember the BAM tour ended with them collecting funds for, hmmm, Greenpeace I think.

Michele

I do remember that.I remember FM was supporting Greenpeace at on tour.

[BombaySapphire3]

I do remember that.I remember FM was supporting Greenpeace at on tour.

Yep and it was John McVie who was the big Greenpeace advocate in the band.I remember scattered boos in the audience at the BTM SDSU show in ultra-conservative San Diego when the subject was broached.

[michelej1]

Yep and it was John McVie who was the big Greenpeace advocate in the band.I remember scattered boos in the audience at the BTM SDSU show in ultra-conservative San Diego when the subject was broached.

Well, the way it was presented was a real downer. The audience was still enjoying a concert high and then they stuck a knife in the momentum and brought everything to a screeching halt. When I saw them, even the band seemed uncomfortable standing there in the back, while Stevie made the speech about donations.

Michele

[egg cream]

Clearly no parts that you hear. I'm not interested in debating Stevie's political views. The song told me a great deal about Stevie's position and the largest point I took away from the duet had nothing to do with her being a soldier's mother or wife, visiting the troops, dispensing ipods, sympathy or compassion. I don't see it as neutral or non-committal. You do. We have a different opinion. There's no need for either of us to enlighten the other.

Michele

Well, I don't actually know if we have different opinions -- that's the whole point. I don't know what you're hearing in the song, and I would like to, because I don't hear a political stance. Is it really that out of bounds to want to ask about someone's interpretation of a Stevie song on a Stevie forum?

[michelej1]

Well, I don't actually know if we have different opinions --

You do know. You see no political stance and I do. That's the difference of opinion. As far as discussing song interpretations on a Stevie board, sure Soldier's Angel has been discussed and dissected at length in this forum, right on down to the mmmmmmm -- which I find to be delicious.

Michele

[Macfanforever]

Yep and it was John McVie who was the big Greenpeace advocate in the band.I remember scattered boos in the audience at the BTM SDSU show in ultra-conservative San Diego when the subject was broached.

Ok thanks.Now I remember.

[egg cream]

You do know. You see no political stance and I do. That's the difference of opinion. As far as discussing song interpretations on a Stevie board, sure Soldier's Angel has been discussed and dissected at length in this forum, right on down to the mmmmmmm -- which I find to be delicious.

Michele

Well, we can agree on that.

[Macfanforever]

Ok. back to the topic.I can't picture Stevie getting into politics like these other entertainers Ronald Reagan, Clint Eastwood,Sonny Bono,Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura did. The list goes on..I know she won't take any crap from these other politicians with their baloney.I'm glad she don't talk and say crap about the ones in office like other artists did.That hard to do.She must of bite her tongue many times in interviews.

[iamnotafraid]

Soldier's Angel has been discussed and dissected at length in this forum, right on down to the mmmmmmm -- which I find to be delicious.

Michele

Did I miss something? Was Stevie doing
an Homer Simpson impersonation?

[jannieC]

Did I miss something? Was Stevie doing
an Homer Simpson impersonation?
More like Billy Bob Thorton in Slingblade.

[Tango]

Anyone familiar with (the late) Senator Goldwater from Arizona? He was a five term senator, precedding John McCain. He once ran for president of the USA, against Lyndon B. Johnson. (1964) At that time (pre Ronald Reagan, before a linking the Jerry Falwells, & the severe religious right conservatives, etc), the GOP party might be a party that Stevie's parents belonged to, and perhaps something Stevie might have belonged to at one time.

The Arizona govenor was fiscally conservative, clearly more socially liberal than many "prominent" (loud?) members of the GOP party seem to be today. He was seen as a "hawk" in terms of the military support, yet Goldwater viewed abortion (and other issues) as a matter of personal choice, not intended for government intervention. That "hawkish" Goldwater attitude might be what the Fritz people met when visiting at the Nicks door.

There's a few websites that have some Goldwater quotes- here's a couple:

If everybody in this town connected with politics had to leave town because of chasing women and drinking, you would have no government.


I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.


You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.

-----------
He died in 1987. Anyhow, at this time, and for years apparently, Stevie's money has been backing Democratic candidates according to several websites. No one here probably knows what "card" she registered with 40 plus years ago.

You might enjoy this--especially the comments about the poodle:


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/daily/may98/goldwater072894.htm

[Ghosty]

Did I miss something? Was Stevie doing
an Homer Simpson impersonation?



lol! Stevie drooling over a handsome soldier like Homer drools over donuts - "mmmmmmmmm, soldiers!" :p

[michelej1]

[Excerpt from The Examiner] April 18, 2016

http://www.examiner.com/article/hillary-clinton-showered-with-dollar-bills-as-she-heads-to-george-clooney-s

The celebrity neighbors to this house abutting the Fryman Canyon hiking trails include Miley Cyrus, Bruno Mars, Julie Bowen the mom in “Modern Family” and many others. The 7,300-square-foot house on 3 1/2-acres has multiple bars in the house and was built by Stevie Nicks during her Fleetwood Mac days. Clooney bought the house for
$2,827,500 in 1995.