Bono For President.

Mari · #1 08-24-2004, 06:37 AM

If I could vote (in the US), I would.

Bono For President

spread the word.

strandinthewind · #2 08-24-2004, 06:59 AM

I would as well, but the Const. prohibits it because he was not born here

Mari · #3 08-24-2004, 07:02 AM

Well that's lame.

strandinthewind · #4 08-24-2004, 07:03 AM

Many think so - although now that Arnold is the Gov. of Claif., maybe its not such a bad thing as he has notions on the WH

strandinthewind · #5 08-24-2004, 09:05 AM

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Well this is all very well and revolutionary, and I hate to be so angsty but might I suggest to these people that the earth does indeed not revolve around the US . . . .

At least not until pretty much all of Europe is getting their rear end kicked by Hitler and we have to come and save the day, some third world nation needs our money for food and medicine, some crumbling nation that used to be Communist needs us to overthrow their horrible dictator despite the UN refusing to act, some nation a la Japan and Germany in WWII that openly attacked the world needs us to help them rebuild after they lose, etc.

So, hate the US' "arrogance" all you want, but the fact is for the last 100 or so years, the US has been very important in the world and people are loathe to admit that. Have we made mistakes - yes. Have we done more good than bad - yes - I suggest removing Hitler when no one else could stop him was probably the finest hour IMO and it alone far eclipses any bad we have done.

Sorry for the rant, but I am just feeling a little patriotic today

chiliD · #6 08-24-2004, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I would as well, but the Const. prohibits it because he was not born here

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Originally Posted by Mari

Well that's lame.

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Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Many think so - although now that Arnold is the Gov. of Claif., maybe its not such a bad thing as he has notions on the WH

Don't get me started about the current California governor.

Oh, speaking of the German Chancellor of the 30's & 40's...wasn't he an immigrant from Austria? Just that alone is justification enough to keep immigrants from running for President.

But, then, look who we have as POTUS now? Anyone up for giving Texas back to Mexico?

CarneVaca · #7 08-24-2004, 01:48 PM

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Oh, speaking of the German Chancellor of the 30's & 40's...wasn't he an immigrant from Austria? Just that alone is justification enough to keep immigrants from running for President.

Dammit, Chili, your logic above is impeccable.

But, damn, I was hoping the rule would get changed so I could run.

strandinthewind · #8 08-24-2004, 01:52 PM

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Ah, I was commenting on the absurdity of the desire for an Irishman to forget concerns for his own nation and to jump to the rescue of another nation. And yes I realise that the page being referred to was completely hypothetical.

In regards to your point however, no good deed can ever justify a bad one. I can donate all my money to unicef if I want, that doesn't give me the right to feel ok about then going and killing a child. So yes good has been done but that is no form of justification and it sickens me that it would make perpetrators of such crimes as mass slaughter feel ok about commiting these acts.

Argh. I didn't even raise this. Do we have to get into such a political argument? You know we'll just keep arguing despite the fact that neither will give in.

Touche my dear one touche'

It has been an argumentative Tues. for me and that is spilling over into the boards

Hugs !!!!!

DeeGeMe · #9 08-24-2004, 02:24 PM

Oh come on people--let's have some fun with this idea. Yes, we know it can't happen. But think of the possibilities! Why the inaguration balls alone would be worth voting for him--can you imagine the rockin' line-up we'd get? BTW--this is one more reason to vote Democratic-we always have the best talent line-ups for the Inaguration.

And let's think about presidential fashion shall we--we'd have the first president who not only could wear leather pants--but would look damn good in them! Again, it's a win-win!

He could nominate Keith Richards to head the Drug Enforcement Agency--I mean who knows more about drugs than Keith Richards? (Unless it's Courtney Love).

Come on folks--nominate some people for the Bono cabinet--I know you got it in ya'!

chiliD · #10 08-24-2004, 03:51 PM

So who would he get as running mate? Sting?

RonnieGotBack · #11 08-24-2004, 03:55 PM

I nominate my cat, Tugboat. She likes to argue politics with the tabby next door and confuse me with all of her vast knowledge on the subject.

chiliD · #12 08-24-2004, 04:11 PM

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He could nominate Keith Richards to head the Drug Enforcement Agency--I mean who knows more about drugs than Keith Richards? (Unless it's Courtney Love)

Hmmmm...actually, I think Eric Clapton would be a better nominee. Don't forget about his Crossroads Center.

CarneVaca · #13 08-24-2004, 07:09 PM

The obvious nominee is Bruce Springsteen. He should run for president. And, all joking aside, he could win.

gldstwmn · #14 08-24-2004, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chiliD

Don't get me started about the current California governor.

Oh, speaking of the German Chancellor of the 30's & 40's...wasn't he an immigrant from Austria? Just that alone is justification enough to keep immigrants from running for President.

But, then, look who we have as POTUS now? Anyone up for giving Texas back to Mexico?

strandinthewind · #15 08-24-2004, 07:30 PM

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I thought you were just continuing the Everyone Hates Lux trend.

Ok fine. Bono can run, but can't Jimmy have a role?

I most certainly do not hate ya darlin'

Like me, your a litle odd, but then again who the hell wants to be normal!!!!!