As opposed to ... politicians???

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You mean, like a politician? Kissing babies while grabbing your wallet. Bill Clinton did it, Gerald Ford did it, Reagan did it, Washiington did it, Kennedy did it...... Need I go on? Politicians do this better than actors. They get you excited over them, convince you to vote for them, then they break their promises and you vote for them again.

"I did not have sex with that woman" and people believed it. "I never worked so hard in my life and I just couldn't give the middle class a tax break" and you believed it.

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Anyone ask Hillary what kind of underwear she wears, yet?

Lt. Gov Diane Denish on Bill Richardson "The governor, she said, "pinches my neck. He touches my hip, my thigh, sort of the side of my leg."

Does someone have to be a Senator or a lawyer or play either on TV before they can be president?

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"There were no D-Day Heroes in 1973" - Cold Chisel Khe Sanh

I'll take the first part as a compliment.

The facts bit - I've asked about that.

Jack (born in London, England) Bauer's dad (Canadian) was a doped up tank commander in WWII and a bloody funny one at that

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"There were no D-Day Heroes in 1973" - Cold Chisel Khe Sanh

Of course not, Ross Perot did quite well for a third party candidate in ’92. Then again, someone with no communications experience can set up a LAN. He/She can do it, but they’re not well suited for the job. The Presidency is a government job, and as such, familiarity with the way government operates is invaluable. A presidential candidate who has no experience in the inner-workings of the government is unlikely to be an effective leader.

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What is so bad about letting the employee and employer come to terms regarding a job that the employee and employer work at and own, respectively? Do you think the government should own everything and make those decisions?What is wrong with nuclear tests? Although I agree with the hypocrisy in terms of invading Iraq because of WMDs while the US continues to test them.Why is this bad? Is it a waste of money or something?While I don't see a problem with this on the surface, I agree that it is hypocritical to support invading Iraq because of WMDs while owning and selling them yourself.What is wrong with that?Shouldn't it be up to the car owners and manufacturers?Again, like the Star Wars missile defense system, this depends on whether or not it was a waste of money. Was it?The entire idea of "hate crimes" is stupid. Glad he didn't fall for another one.Why is that so wrong? Shouldn't I get to decide with whom I do business?Didn't you just complain about sex discrimination for jobs, and now you complain about a vote against sex and race discrimination?This depends on the technicalities involved. If it's about some idiot who used his toaster in the bathtub, then I can see why he would vote yes.What is wrong with that?Why should people have to prove anything to use a Constitutional right? Should you be forced to get a background check before you get access to a free speech zone?And? What is the problem?And what is the problem here?IMO we need to throw out the government and start over from scratch, where the tax on anything will be lower, but I agree that people shouldn't get special treatment because they are getting education.

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A federal judge ruled today that graphic pictures of detainee abuse at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison must be released over government claims that they could damage America's image.

Someone should tell them that bad press can be prevented by not abusing prisoners in the first place. Censorship is only needed to preserve the good reputation of those who have tortured and/or murdered already.

So Chuck can stand for president!

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"There were no D-Day Heroes in 1973" - Cold Chisel Khe Sanh

As far as I know, the only thing keeping Mr. Norris out of the White House is his own desire and, I suspect, a majority of the voters.

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Yea, and your point being? Fred Thompson is an actor and a politician, which makes him a master bull-shit artist.

I never believed Bill Clinton didn't have sex with Monica, I just didn't fucking care. Who the fuck would assign a special prosecutor to question the President about an affair in the oval office? Republicans of course.

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"Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear."

"An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens."

-Thomas Jefferson

I’m curious as to what your point is. You prefer amateur bullshit artists to professionals?

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I thought he was talking about Jack Bauer, the fictional character played by the little short bloke on that TV show 24. The one who would probably faint if he hadn't learnt his lines let alone if he saw real blood!

Chuck Norris!! LOL How his name suits him...every time I see him poncing around pretending to be tough - I want to chuck!

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Lucky is he (sic) who has been able to understand the causes of things
Virgil

I was being flippant of course. btw you'd be pleased with Carlton winning the NAB cup (just a little threadjack there).

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"There were no D-Day Heroes in 1973" - Cold Chisel Khe Sanh

If you don't see it, then I don't think I can help you. It's pretty obvious. Politicians are BS artists as well as actors. So to say Fred is a bad choice due to being an actor is pretty weak. In fact, very weak.

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Anyone ask Hillary what kind of underwear she wears, yet?

Lt. Gov Diane Denish on Bill Richardson "The governor, she said, "pinches my neck. He touches my hip, my thigh, sort of the side of my leg."

Actually...

... Fred Thompson is a bad choice because he's a Republican and as such CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

Did you just enter the room, I don't base my objections on such trivial issues, though some on this thread are willing to give him a pass based on public comments he's made, which is a pretty weak reason, considering that he is an accomplished conservative bullshit artist, and an actor.

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"Shake off all the fears of servile prejudices, under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call on her tribunal for every fact, every opinion. Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason than that of blindfolded fear."

"An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens."

-Thomas Jefferson