Bravo Jamie Lee Curtis!!!

[CactusCarlos]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x3934572

Bravo Jamie Lee Curtis!!!
Posted by RazBerryBeret on Fri Sep-05-08 11:35 PM

She states concisely and clearly what is wrong with the Palin pick:



The scariest thing I hear about the Palin nomination was that she would appeal to voters because they would be able to relate to her and she to them. I get that. There are many places where relatability is key. I am a recovering addict alcoholic and finding another group that relates to my struggles is/was key to my sobriety. When I am at school I find myself grouping with others whose kids share the same issues, interests. People tell me all the time that the More magazine article where I showed what my real body looked like in comparison to the air brushed images most women are fed, was important and made me relatable. That too is great. The problem is I may be relatable and share some of your experiences and concerns but you don't want me as president of United States. Relatability gets you nothing in a complex financial crisis. Relatability doesn't help you understand the Gordian knot of trouble in the Middle East. Relatability doesn't help you untangle the obscenity which is our health care and insurance system and relatability doesn't train the hundreds of thousands of new teachers and repair and rebuild the smashed infrastructure and schools where they work.

I couldn't hold my own for one minute in a debate on any issue with someone like a Barack Obama or Joseph Biden and neither can Sarah Palin. When the call comes at 3AM I want a mind who was at the top of their class, who has gravitas and a real intellect. I want a leader who is a scholar who can hold the history of civilization in his head and will read and learn from the past as he charts the future. Real debates, where issues are explored, are the only way, prior to an election, to get the two candidates and their running mates to share their ideas and plans for the myriad contingencies they will/might face. This isn't a test. We don't get a re-do. This is the hardest time this generation has ever faced and people are all scared about the economy, our health care and mostly our children's futures. That is what millions of Americans and I can relate to.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jamie-lee-curtis/debate-not-relate_b_123491.html

Speak for yourself, Activia.  Palin is going to wipe the floor with Biden and you and the DUmbasses will all be witness to it.

[Chris]

What makes that woman think Obama and Biden are any of those things?  A scholar?  A debater?  And again with the 'gravitas'. 

These people are so full of shit it's a wonder they don't accidentally flush themselves down a toilet.

[Zeus]

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGDT7wKvdRk[/youtube]

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[delilahmused]

Jamie, hon...I don't think your brain has defogged yet. You were really great in Halloween and Halloween H20 but you just don't have a head for politics. Yeah "relatability" is a pretty nice side benefit. It's actually refreshing to hear from someone who's not an elitist snob like your average Hollywood airhead, Marxist Media Moron, or metrosexual politician thinking they can speak for me. And I think I want to cringe every time some liberal political hack says "the American people don't want (insert liberal talking point)". So yeah, someone who shares my values and realizes I'm intelligent enough to know what I want for myself is wonderful. BUT, the reason why she will be quite capable of debating Obama and Biden (and why you and I can't) is EXPERIENCE! She's been in the political arena for a while now...she's worked her way UP the ladder from city counsel to mayor to governor to VP-to-be. In between she's had a debate here and there, she's had to go up against hardcore politicians, oil tycoons, entrenched bureaucracies...somehow I think she'll be okay. Besides if she's not up to the challenge you've got nothing to worry about.

Oh, one question though...why is it that you Hollywood types with all you've been given...looks, talent, etc., ALWAYS end up being druggies and alcoholics and then with such sterling credentials think you can tell the rest of us what's right and wrong. With all due respect...you're much better at horror than you are at political punditry.

Cindie

[Red October]

The problem is I may be relatable and share some of your experiences and concerns but you don't want me as president of United States.

You're a rich celebrity liberal.  You're not relatable, NOR do I want you for President.  Stick to Halloween re-makes and laxitive commercials, that's what suits you. 

[Lord Undies]

  ^ ^ ^  yeah.  what they said.  

[Duchess]

What makes that woman think Obama and Biden are any of those things?  A scholar?  A debater?  And again with the 'gravitas'. 

These people are so full of shit it's a wonder they don't accidentally flush themselves down a toilet.

You mean Obama didn't prove his overwhelming gravitas by standing between the columns of the styrafoam Parthenon? What do you people want, a wreath of laurel leaves around his head?

[GOBUCKS]

Jamie, hon...I don't think your brain has defogged yet. You were really great in Halloween and Halloween H20 but you just don't have a head for politics. Yeah "relatability" is a pretty nice side benefit. It's actually refreshing to hear from someone who's not an elitist snob like your average Hollywood airhead, Marxist Media Moron, or metrosexual politician thinking they can speak for me. And I think I want to cringe every time some liberal political hack says "the American people don't want (insert liberal talking point)". So yeah, someone who shares my values and realizes I'm intelligent enough to know what I want for myself is wonderful. BUT, the reason why she will be quite capable of debating Obama and Biden (and why you and I can't) is EXPERIENCE! She's been in the political arena for a while now...she's worked her way UP the ladder from city counsel to mayor to governor to VP-to-be. In between she's had a debate here and there, she's had to go up against hardcore politicians, oil tycoons, entrenched bureaucracies...somehow I think she'll be okay. Besides if she's not up to the challenge you've got nothing to worry about.

Oh, one question though...why is it that you Hollywood types with all you've been given...looks, talent, etc., ALWAYS end up being druggies and alcoholics and then with such sterling credentials think you can tell the rest of us what's right and wrong. With all due respect...you're much better at horror than you are at political punditry.

Cindie

H5....could not agree more, except for one thing. Her best role has been in those nauseating laxative yogurt commercials that run between viagra ads on TV. She's just perfect for that role.

[Lord Undies]

I always wanted the chance to ask Jamie Lee Curtis if her mother was scared by Twiggy while she was carrying her and that's what made her hair never grow in like a normal woman.  Dear Abby and Ann Landers were more flexible with their hairstyles.

[Airwolf]

She's a good actress . Otherwise.....

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Something tells me Ms Curtis would be helpless in a debate with a chia pet.

[BlueStateSaint]

Zeus, serious H5 for that!  Where can I get that on CD?

On edit, I found it.  I'm trying to find the lyrics . . .

[NHSparky]

What makes that woman think Obama and Biden are any of those things?  A scholar?  A debater?  And again with the 'gravitas'. 

These people are so full of shit it's a wonder they don't accidentally flush themselves down a toilet.

You mean Obama didn't prove his overwhelming gravitas by standing between the columns of the styrafoam Parthenon? What do you people want, a wreath of laurel leaves around his head?

Well, you WILL note the number of "halos" around his head in stock photos by Al-AP.

[Chris_]

What makes that woman think Obama and Biden are any of those things?  A scholar?  A debater?  And again with the 'gravitas'. 

These people are so full of shit it's a wonder they don't accidentally flush themselves down a toilet.

  H5

[DumbAss Tanker]

Beats me why she would rate Joe Biden above anyone in the field, he is a career do-nothing Senate good old boy, and every time he opens his mouth he proves that he has indeed forgotten much more than he knows.  I suppose he comes across as more articulate than Brainless Dick Gephart, but he retired.

[JohnnyReb]

These people are so full of shit it's a wonder they don't accidentally flush themselves down a toilet.

Then they should come in handy as organic fertilizer on the republican farm. .....if they're not to full of toxic chemicals.

[jukin]

What will be the liber....communist's excuses when Palin wipes the floor with Biden?

[Lauri]

i fail to see where her argument of "I cant debate these two men, so you cant either" is a relevant..   I can do a lot of things other people cant, and vice versa.

Plus, its a moot point now anyway, Sarah is on the ticket and she's staying there!

[Bondai]

Jamie, hon...I don't think your brain has defogged yet. You were really great in Halloween and Halloween H20 but you just don't have a head for politics. Yeah "relatability" is a pretty nice side benefit. It's actually refreshing to hear from someone who's not an elitist snob like your average Hollywood airhead, Marxist Media Moron, or metrosexual politician thinking they can speak for me. And I think I want to cringe every time some liberal political hack says "the American people don't want (insert liberal talking point)". So yeah, someone who shares my values and realizes I'm intelligent enough to know what I want for myself is wonderful. BUT, the reason why she will be quite capable of debating Obama and Biden (and why you and I can't) is EXPERIENCE! She's been in the political arena for a while now...she's worked her way UP the ladder from city counsel to mayor to governor to VP-to-be. In between she's had a debate here and there, she's had to go up against hardcore politicians, oil tycoons, entrenched bureaucracies...somehow I think she'll be okay. Besides if she's not up to the challenge you've got nothing to worry about.

Oh, one question though...why is it that you Hollywood types with all you've been given...looks, talent, etc., ALWAYS end up being druggies and alcoholics and then with such sterling credentials think you can tell the rest of us what's right and wrong. With all due respect...you're much better at horror than you are at political punditry.

Cindie

[Baruch Menachem]

It shows that the libs are actually waking up.  This is the most intelligent remark from a lib I have seen on Palin yet.    It was not rude or condescending.  It is still the "no resume" meme, but that is all they have, so they have to run with it.

[jtyangel]

What makes that woman think Obama and Biden are any of those things?  A scholar?  A debater?  And again with the 'gravitas'. 

These people are so full of shit it's a wonder they don't accidentally flush themselves down a toilet.

As I said many times, gravitas seems to have no applicability to a candidate(Obama) who has LESS experience then the candidate they used it against 8 years ago(Bush). Funny how that works with leftists isn't it?

[Toastedturningtidelegs]

You'll have to excuse Jamie the confusion from having both sets of sex organs has clouded her thinking!

[Baruch Menachem]

Rush had a great comeback to the 'gravitas' thing.  It was a parody of "Felice navidad"


"he lacks gravitas, he lacks gravitas" etc etc

" I wish he were back in Texas, I wish he were back in Texas from the bottom of my heart..."

Be cool if he could do a Sarah Palin version of "These boots were made for walking, and someday thats what the'll do.   November 4, Barack Obama, these boots will walk all over you!"