Say Anything Blog

I believe most political aspirants have come to the realization that an endorsement from some Hollywood actor, as you say, doesn’t motivate the undecideds to come over to their side, and might even turn off some their base.  Oprah might be different in that she has a much broader appeal--I believe she has leveled things out a bit with African Americans--and pulled some of the Hillary women over to Obama’s side.  My guess is, based on what I’ve seen of Hillary’s campaign so far, the poster cited in the article was a Clinton plant.  But, what do I know.

I, for one, am disdainful of the self important Hollywood nimrods who think, because they can memorize lines that someone else wrote for them and with enough make-up and support staff look good on a big screen, that somehow they actually know something more than we mere mortals. And whatever it is they know, we should all listen to because they’re, well, them.

“If a conservative is still a republican after the last 13 years, he is blind to the fact that his party of choice has failed him utterly.” – Realitybasedbob

Tuna,

You could be on to something about the poster being a Clinton plant. That would be right up the Clinton’s alley.

But that being said, they can’t all be plants.

Can they?

Election ‘08 - We Are So Screwed

But that being said, they can’t all be plants.
Can they?

Yes…

Oprah is being very fair and considerate of the election process.

With her contacts, resources, and billions, she could put together some very stirring commercials and run them. $50 million would not phase her.

Keep trying to deprive her of her right to support the candidate of her choice until she gets angry.

Pilgirm,

Look at what the “poster” had to say--huge fan of Oprah--strong--changing the world--but those same attributes when applied to O’s support of Obama are manipulative and abusive.  Now, if this person really has a problem with manipulation and abuse, doesn’t Clinton’s sleazy approach to politics trump the straight-forward advocacy of Oprah?  I think this entire piece has a certaim Clintonian whiff--she can’t attack Oprah--she creates an anonymous backlash--and the press puts it out there.

Tuna,

The scenario you paint isn’t beyond the realm of possibility. There’s no way to truly tell unless somene involved comes forward and fesses up.

In the meantime, I think a lot of people - especially me - are really tired of the Hollywood crowd setting themselves up as experts on everything.

Election ‘08 - We Are So Screwed

Rob:

I, for one, am disdainful of the self important Hollywood nimrods who think, because they can memorize lines that someone else wrote for them and with enough make-up and support staff look good on a big screen, that somehow they actually know something more than we mere mortals. And whatever it is they know, we should all listen to because they’re, well, them.

Fair enough.  But Winfrey isn’t Hollywood, she works out of Chicago, and writes all her lines.

This just seems rather petty coming from you, or I wouldn’t have said anything.

Pilgrim,

I agree with you--there’s nothing more enraging that the presumption of intelligence the pressies bestow on nitwits like Martin Sheen and Tim Robbins--or numbskulls like Kerry and Gore, who managed to lose 4 out of 6 debates to W, for cryin’ out loud.

But, as for the blastback, you can put people in the electric chair (or, death row) with cirumstantial evidence.  I went to the LAT and read the entire article, and, following the put a gun to my head, shoot me if I’m wrong, I would say the dustup is the work of Hill’s shills.

According to the article, there have been 25,000 internet “views” (mostly hostile, if you can believe the LAT) since Oprah climbed on Obama’s band wagon.  I don’t even know what a view is but, according to the article, global warming only had 1,100 hits during the same time period.  Put this together with a quote from a producer by the name of Mike Medavoy from the same article in response to his thoughts on the impact of celebrity endorsements--"who cares?” Bingo--implicitly nobody.  Put that together with the boost the endorsement has provided the Obama campaign (admitedly unwarranted),and I believe you can make a very good case that this unwarranted pushback is Clinton’s chickenshit way of going after Oprah.  It’s how she’s wired.

Charlie

ews, exactly who is denying Okra her rights? Point them out to us, Democrat moron.

Several of the “Female” family members here in MS are Okra fans, and they are less than pleased with Okra’s pushing of Obama. And yes, 3 of them vote Democrat, hate Hillary and Obama and Edwards, and are against socialized healthcare. All of them have had to deal with Medicaid/Medicare and the VA, so they are quite familiar with government run medical systems. And they do not like it. And they are not alone.

With Okra lording it over people as regards political choices, and the Democrats refusing to take terrorism seriously, I see a major problem building out here in flyover country South. The same problem that is becoming evident in flyover country North and West. Not to forget flyover country East. Normal people are growing angry at all politicians and their celebrity footlickers.

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I find the criticism of Oprah a bit disingenuous.

“I love what she stands for. She is a strong woman changing the world. However, I have been extremely disappointed with her recent touring with Barack Obama. It is a manipulation and an abuse of her power and influence on the American culture.”

How is it a “manipulation” or “an abuse of her power”? What power? Oprah’s power stems from the fact that she has built up an audience who wants to hear her opinions. Now she is giving an opinion that some in her audience don’t like. Well,...so what? You’re not going to agree with the woman 100%.

“Let the American people form their own opinion, Oprah.”

How is she not?

Oprah is just another American who has formed her own opinion. Now there are people who are begrudging her for that while asking for the same consideration. It’s all a bit hypocritical.