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Will Trump's Presidency Open the Door to Celebrity-Presidents?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by ghettocheeze, Nov 10, 2016.

  1. ghettocheeze

    ghettocheeze Member

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    George Clooney was already looking at running for higher office some day. Colbert ran a semi-campaign in 2008.

    This is the world we live in. Reality TV stars and social media celebrities hold vast amounts power and exposure - democratization of the lowest common denominator. Will this be the new norm?
     
    #1 ghettocheeze, Nov 10, 2016
  2. Haymitch

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    I hope so.

    Tim Gunn has my vote
     
    #2 Haymitch, Nov 10, 2016
  3. Jayzers_100

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    Leonardo DiCaprio at least cares about the environment
     
    #3 Jayzers_100, Nov 10, 2016
  4. Bandwagoner

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    Obama opened that door with a wrecking ball. He is a huge celebrity.
     
    #4 Bandwagoner, Nov 10, 2016
  5. Tom Bombadillo

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    He is now that's for sure. Before his campaign?
     
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  6. London'sBurning

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    Reagan?
     
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  7. Air Langhi

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    John stewart and Colbert ticket?
     
    #7 Air Langhi, Nov 10, 2016
  8. RedRedemption

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    The office is open to anyone that is charismatic. Celebrities tend to be charismatic.
     
    #8 RedRedemption, Nov 10, 2016
  9. LonghornFan

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    Alright Allright Allright!
     
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    Cool J is one BAD dude! He'd clean up our streets of all the riff-raff!!!!
     
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  11. calurker

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    No more than the Governator (and Jessie Ventura) opened the door to celebrity governors.
     
    #11 calurker, Nov 11, 2016
  12. Rocket River

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    Al Franken?

    Rocket River
     
    #12 Rocket River, Nov 11, 2016
  13. Dairy Ashford

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    I literally ****ing hope not. Sorry, I'm not even comfortable with this as a hypothetical; it's a little too revealing of our insulation and lack of priorities. ALL OF THE DAMS HAVE FAILED.
     
    #13 Dairy Ashford, Nov 11, 2016
  14. The Real Shady

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    Kanye and Kim Kardashian ticket in 2020.
     
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  15. JuanValdez

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    No. Sure, Trump's celebrity gave him a platform, as did Clinton's. But, you do still need to have some political shrewdness to navigate the landscape. I think Trump is a fool in many ways, but he's not dumb and he's had great political instincts. We'll get celebrities sometimes because there will be the occasional celebrity who is actually cut out for politics. But the floodgates are no more open than before. I suspect we might see some copycats who think they can do what Trump did, but they'll flame out.
     
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  16. Mr.Pringles

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    Michelle Obama/Bernie Sanders 2020
     
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  17. Commodore

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    if Clooney wants it, he has a shot
     
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  18. Bandwagoner

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    Yes, he was. his major strength was drawing crowds at rallies and to caucus. Clinton beat him in total vote count in 2008. He ran a twitter campaign.

    If you aren't convinced, he certainly was a celebrity in 2012, thus a celebrity won the last election.

    ......and if still not convinced you already granted me he is a celebrity so people have come to accept that the position of president is filled by a celebrity. Clinton is a politician and public servant, not a celebrity. Obama does interviews with GloZell and slow jams the news. Obama made the change to our perception that our president is a celebrity.
     
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    Would lose utterly. They practically the embodiment of everything conservatives hate about liberals.
     
    #19 Dei, Nov 12, 2016
  20. Mr. Brightside

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    I hope so, DD 2020.
     
    #20 Mr. Brightside, Nov 12, 2016
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