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fushigi · Apr 21, 2007, 04:23 am

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When Morgan Freeman comes over to greet Obama, the senator begins bowing down both hands in worship. "This guy was president before I was," says Obama, referring to Freeman's turn in Deep Impact and, clearly, getting a little ahead of his own bio.

Yep, getting a little ahead indeed. But Americans like cockiness. I say go for it. Very Bill Clinton.

Edit: I can only assume the article is referencing the actor and not our beloved member.

Mr.Vicchio · Apr 21, 2007, 10:06 am

Obama is riding the wave of support, and well, it's going to be interesting.

Hillary is out there, she's got some serious issues with her base who re seeking someone fresh, new and ready to go.

I personally think she would have won had she run in '04, but now... Obama has momentum and that counts.

But like Han Solo, that wise sage once said:
"Don't get cocky kid"

DEEJ85 · Apr 22, 2007, 10:41 am

the election will be interesting to see. Seeing how the more likely candidates are either Hilary or Obama I assume it will be one of them.

If Hillary is chosen, will it be seen as intolerance to black people?

If Obama is chosen, will it be seen as intolerance towards women?

Mr.Vicchio · Apr 22, 2007, 07:25 pm

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Quote by: DEEJ85

the election will be interesting to see. Seeing how the more likely candidates are either Hilary or Obama I assume it will be one of them.

If Hillary is chosen, will it be seen as intolerance to black people?

If Obama is chosen, will it be seen as intolerance towards women?

I don't think either of those issues will be factors.

The issue here is upstart, but charming charismatic guy who happens to be black is up against a former first lady and sitting senator with more experience then he.

What this is going to come down to honestly is "likability" for the Dems.

Can Hillary over come her baggage to beat out Obama's Charisma?

Epistemologist · Apr 22, 2007, 07:38 pm

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Next, a nod to Bruce Almighty: "This guy was God before I was." (Okay, more than a little ahead.) But Freeman is eating it up. Leaning in, he tells the senator to win it. "I will," Obama replies. "That's why I'm running."

Maybe a bit too cocky. :)

Charon · Apr 23, 2007, 01:02 am

As soon as Obama's middle name is used, "Hussein", his bid for the election is done...That's why "everyone" is avoiding it like the plague...:)

Yarn · Apr 23, 2007, 01:06 am

Obama is the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Hillary is a robot from outer space, sent to Earth for unknown but quite certainly nefarious purposes.

John Edwards, just wants to be president so he can pass tort reform that will make it even easier for people to get millions for "pain and suffering".

John Mcain is thousands of years old, and is immortal. With the clairvoyance he has obtained from living so long, he discovered in 1995 that sometime in the next 20 years, congress would give the president emergency dictator for life powers. He is anxious therefore to gain the presidency so that he can rule the US forever.

Romney is running so that he can do his part in the planned Mormon takeover of 2012.

Gulliani just wants to live in the White House, cause it ain't black; part of the KKK he is...(they arent aware he is jewish-few are).

Ron Paul is a closet socialist.

I think i'm votin for Obama, but if your not, I might apply a label to you, were the point system not in place (commie, racist, fundie, pro-alien person, etc).

Epistemologist · Apr 23, 2007, 06:34 pm

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Quote by: Charon

As soon as Obama's middle name is used, "Hussein", his bid for the election is done...That's why "everyone" is avoiding it like the plague...:)

Poll concerning his name

Osborn F Enready · Apr 23, 2007, 08:11 pm

I would pay to see Obama meet this forums Morgan Freeman, whereas I wouldn't cross the street to see Obama meet the REAL Morgan Freeman.

Athena · Apr 23, 2007, 08:21 pm

I think his youth and inexperience will bring him down.

**Jason** · Apr 23, 2007, 08:27 pm

Funny tangent story:

Last week I saw Kofi Annan speak in Houston. He told a story where was traveling abroad and was on a subway, trying to keep a low profile. A man walked up and said, "I know who you are! You're Morgan Freeman! Can I have your autograph?" Annan said, "Sure," and signed it as such.

Afterwards, one of his security people leaned forward and said, "You know, now our job is easier. We've only got Morgan Freeman!"

Osborn F Enready · Apr 23, 2007, 08:52 pm

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Jason said:
Funny tangent story:

Last week I saw Kofi Annan speak in Houston. He told a story where was traveling abroad and was on a subway, trying to keep a low profile. A man walked up and said, "I know who you are! You're Morgan Freeman! Can I have your autograph?" Annan said, "Sure," and signed it as such.

Afterwards, one of his security people leaned forward and said, "You know, now our job is easier. We've only got Morgan Freeman!"

That is funny.

Autolykos · Apr 23, 2007, 09:19 pm

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Quote by: Yarn

Obama is the second coming of Jesus Christ.

Hillary is a robot from outer space, sent to Earth for unknown but quite certainly nefarious purposes.

John Edwards, just wants to be president so he can pass tort reform that will make it even easier for people to get millions for "pain and suffering".

John Mcain is thousands of years old, and is immortal. With the clairvoyance he has obtained from living so long, he discovered in 1995 that sometime in the next 20 years, congress would give the president emergency dictator for life powers. He is anxious therefore to gain the presidency so that he can rule the US forever.

Romney is running so that he can do his part in the planned Mormon takeover of 2012.

Gulliani just wants to live in the White House, cause it ain't black; part of the KKK he is...(they arent aware he is jewish-few are).

Ron Paul is a closet socialist.

I think i'm votin for Obama, but if your not, I might apply a label to you, were the point system not in place (commie, racist, fundie, pro-alien person, etc).

There is only one person to vote for to be President, and it is this man.

If you don't, he will give you a spinning roundhouse kick to the face.

/tangent

- Rob

Osborn F Enready · Apr 23, 2007, 10:34 pm

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Ron Paul is a closet socialist.

I would love to see where this idea came from?

brien · Apr 24, 2007, 10:21 am

Yarn wrote:

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Ron Paul is a closet socialist.

I'd like to see some evidence of this wild claim. Nothing could be further from the truth here. Ron Paul is a Republican who is more associated with the Libertarian Party than he is with the Socialist Party. Anyone who believes that Ron Paul is a "closet socialist" either doesn't understand his ideology or the ideology of the LP.

Congressman Ron Paul

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WHO IS RON PAUL?

Congressman Ron Paul of Texas enjoys a national reputation as the premier advocate for liberty in politics today. Dr. Paul is the leading spokesman in Washington for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to sound monetary policies based on commodity-backed currency. He is known among both his colleagues in Congress and his constituents for his consistent voting record in the House of Representatives: Dr. Paul never votes for legislation unless the proposed measure is expressly authorized by the Constitution. In the words of former Treasury Secretary William Simon, Dr. Paul is the "one exception to the Gang of 535" on Capitol Hill

Free markets? Commodity backed currency? Hardly socialist platforms there, Yarn.

Autolykos · Apr 24, 2007, 10:30 am

Joke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

- Rob

fushigi · Apr 25, 2007, 03:25 am

This thread is officially toast.

**Jason** · Apr 26, 2007, 01:14 am

Probably my fault. Sorry, fushigi. Okay, guys, no more tangents, please. I caused enough trouble, here.

gw120 · Apr 28, 2007, 12:40 pm

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Ron Paul is a closet socialist.

If that's true he's got my vote for sure.

Osborn F Enready · Apr 28, 2007, 03:53 pm

gw120, if you like socialism, why don't you move to one of the nations that based their law on the incomplete philosophy that is socialism?

Our nations is the opposite of that.

Apr 21, 2007, 10:06 am	#2 (permalink) (top)
Mr.Vicchio Navy Veteran Location: Texas Posts: 6,031	Obama is riding the wave of support, and well, it's going to be interesting. Hillary is out there, she's got some serious issues with her base who re seeking someone fresh, new and ready to go. I personally think she would have won had she run in '04, but now... Obama has momentum and that counts. But like Han Solo, that wise sage once said: "Don't get cocky kid" Einstein's "Theory of Relativity" is still being challenged to this day, but by consensus Global Warming is a fact... that's REAL science at work, why didn't Albert just go that route?

Apr 22, 2007, 10:41 am	#3 (permalink) (top)
DEEJ85 Igneous Magma Posts: 261	the election will be interesting to see. Seeing how the more likely candidates are either Hilary or Obama I assume it will be one of them. If Hillary is chosen, will it be seen as intolerance to black people? If Obama is chosen, will it be seen as intolerance towards women? Beware of Logical Fallacies. See a list of them in the link below. http://home.mcn.net/~montanabw/fallacies.html

Apr 23, 2007, 01:02 am	#6 (permalink) (top)
Charon Molten Ash Posts: 80	As soon as Obama's middle name is used, "Hussein", his bid for the election is done...That's why "everyone" is avoiding it like the plague...:) *Illigitimi non Carborundum*

Apr 23, 2007, 08:11 pm	#9 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,873	I would pay to see Obama meet this forums Morgan Freeman, whereas I wouldn't cross the street to see Obama meet the REAL Morgan Freeman. Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready

Apr 23, 2007, 08:27 pm	#11 (permalink) (top)
Jason hyggeligt life Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,800	Funny tangent story: Last week I saw Kofi Annan speak in Houston. He told a story where was traveling abroad and was on a subway, trying to keep a low profile. A man walked up and said, "I know who you are! You're Morgan Freeman! Can I have your autograph?" Annan said, "Sure," and signed it as such. Afterwards, one of his security people leaned forward and said, "You know, now our job is easier. We've only got Morgan Freeman!" Read the rules. Please show your appreciation by donating.

Apr 23, 2007, 01:06 am	#7 (permalink) (top)
Yarn Igneous Magma Posts: 230	Obama is the second coming of Jesus Christ. Hillary is a robot from outer space, sent to Earth for unknown but quite certainly nefarious purposes. John Edwards, just wants to be president so he can pass tort reform that will make it even easier for people to get millions for "pain and suffering". John Mcain is thousands of years old, and is immortal. With the clairvoyance he has obtained from living so long, he discovered in 1995 that sometime in the next 20 years, congress would give the president emergency dictator for life powers. He is anxious therefore to gain the presidency so that he can rule the US forever. Romney is running so that he can do his part in the planned Mormon takeover of 2012. Gulliani just wants to live in the White House, cause it ain't black; part of the KKK he is...(they arent aware he is jewish-few are). Ron Paul is a closet socialist. I think i'm votin for Obama, but if your not, I might apply a label to you, were the point system not in place (commie, racist, fundie, pro-alien person, etc).

Apr 23, 2007, 08:21 pm	#10 (permalink) (top)
Athena Iconoclast Posts: 5,077	I think his youth and inexperience will bring him down.

Apr 24, 2007, 10:30 am	#16 (permalink) (top)
Autolykos Logical Phallussy Location: In your internets. Posts: 2,991	Joke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - Rob "I'd rather be free and alive!" -- Ron Paul Religion isn't the greatest threat to mankind -- authoritarianism is. The Anarcheion Zeitgeist

Apr 25, 2007, 03:25 am	#17 (permalink) (top)
fushigi Hot Lava Location: Beijing Posts: 2,340	This thread is officially toast. "What truth endures beneath the flaming stream?" -- A Volcano, Bartolome de Las Casas, Inferno de Marsaya, 1536

Apr 26, 2007, 01:14 am	#18 (permalink) (top)
Jason hyggeligt life Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,800	Probably my fault. Sorry, fushigi. Okay, guys, no more tangents, please. I caused enough trouble, here. Read the rules. Please show your appreciation by donating.

Apr 28, 2007, 03:53 pm	#20 (permalink) (top)
Osborn F Enready Principled Observer Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 13,873	gw120, if you like socialism, why don't you move to one of the nations that based their law on the incomplete philosophy that is socialism? Our nations is the opposite of that. Petition of Redress of Grievances: http://www.givemeliberty.org/default.htm Canadian Lawsuit Against Their National Banks: http://www.freewebs.com/classaction/ Osborn F. Enready