POLITICS & COMMUNITY
POLITICS & COMMUNITY
04/04/96-04/10/96: Nominate Your Dream Candidate
Now that we seem destined to suffer a dull Clinton-Dole presidential election (with some possible distraction by Perot), it's fantasy time. Nike caught on and launched the "Griffey in 96" ad campaign. Who is your dream candidate and why? Your nomination can be funny, serious, or whatever, but be sure to give an explanation.
edwelch: Jack Kemp - I like both his stance on the budget and on individual rights and welfare issues.
Sharkman: My dream candidate is my Mother...because wel, she's my mom! and she is smart, and can solve problems, and all that stuff. FOr vice president, I nominate my grandmother, because she needs something to do since my grandpa died.
Wildcat: I Nominate, in the spirit of truly jest, my dad! Why? Because he's old enough...he's wise enough, and doggone it...he doesn't take flack from anybody! Gumby for V.P., though...because he can go through the thick muck of legislation like he does when he goes through books...that's cool.
slowpitch: David Justice would be the ideal President because we could use Justice leading America.
snappleguy: Red Green for President Bill for VP Harold for director of communications Dougie Franklin for Director of Transportation. Change is good!
Valis: I nominate "Weird" Al Yankovic. Anyone who can make polka music Top-40 has got to have something going for them.....
kanel: A dream candidate isn't possible. That's why we have Dole and Clinton running. If a dream candidate were possible, noone would win. There are too many people out there who can't stand behind one person. They want only what they feel is right for the country and to heck with anyone else. We must learn to stand behind someone that is running and try to compromise a little.
PhilipHall: Dogbert - He plans to eventually rule the world anyway - might as well start as Pres of the US.Besides, his plan to make everyone else servants of DNRC solves most of our social and economic problems.
Saulm: I'd say the Unabomber. I'm sure more people know more about him than any of the other candidates. Plus he's not a Repuclican or a Democrat. Feel free to stop by with your views http://members.tripod.com/~Saulm/ub.htm
Dingbat: Al Bundy Why not?
Ember: Here's a profile of my dream candidate. Unfortunately I haven't seen a candidate to go with it ... 1) He/she is intelligent and cross-disciplinary. Is educated in science and the humanities as well as the usual politics, law and economics. 2) Has good eyesight. Is able to see beyond mere numbers to human needs and asperations. Even able to see beyond the next election! 3) Has true leadership. Is respectful of publc opinion, but willing to strike out in new directions when needed, and able to communicate the need well enough to bring the people along too! 4) Is interested in government first and politics second. Will NOT sacrifice the public good for political gain! 5) Respects the electorate well enough to TALK to us like equals, not just manipulate us. I could think of others, I'm sure. But these alone would make an incredible difference.
wildthang: They are all a bunch of old dummies! My brother is the real COOL one! he should get elected Clinton and Dole don't even have homepages me and my brother do! http:www.tiac.net/users/woody for timberlane wrestling or mine is http://www.tripod.com/~wildthang/index.html VOTE FOR MY BROTHER MIKE WOODARD!
Davidling: I would be the best candidate because I could keep the government out of the normal citizen's hair.
Sterno: Jack Ryan. He's the main character from the Tom Clancy novels. He is a patriot, honest, and he's not by any means a politician. He would be an awesome president!
Acid_Burn: BEVIS FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!! BUTTHEAD FOR VICE-PPRESIDENT!!!!!!!! CLINTON FOR A CHICKEN BASTE!!!!!!! CHESLIE FOR PLAYBOY!!!!!!!! THE CAT FOR A HAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Slimer: Alexi Lalas is the best candidate. He has experience internationally as he played soccer for Pardova. He is in the country and knows how to yell at the leaders of many countries in there own language. Imagine the advantages, BTW he also has cool hair and stuff. WATCH MLS(Major League Soccer)
cloudy: The Repubican party has chosen the wrong senator for Kansas. The other one, Nancy Kassebaum is the ultimate presidential candidate.
TBlackmore: Colin Powell strikes me as smart, honest and a strong leader. All the qualities needed to ride heard over the circus in Washington DC.
Jay_Jeffery: George Burns! All the way!!!
mikeweb: My realistic dream candidate would have to be Jerry Brown. He's progressive, articulate, he speaks to young and old alike. Most importantly, he's a TOUGH liberal, something we haven't had since JFK or even Truman.
Donkas: I think it's about time we had a homosexual president so that everyone who is homophobic can't say anything bad or threaten the life of the president without getting arested and that is my canidate Reubenthe Gay Boy in 96'
GrandAdmiralPetry: Perot/Petry - like business and engineering
Dole/Petry - like pineapples and Hawaii
Buchanan/Petry - like Catholic and Christian Scientist (or is that sinner and saint - humor intended, please)
Kennedy/Petry - like moon and planets - like money and accounting
Rodham/Petry - like female and male - not intended as a joke: VEEP is a man's space
Bennett/Petry - like aqui.ibm.com and yahoo.com
LaRouche/Petry - like past and future - like credit and pdqbanking ...
Petry/Petry - GORE CLINTON OUT before NovemberMr. Raymond Kenneth Petry
1996 InterParty Candidate for Vice President of the U.S.America'Uniting the Parties Uniting America' doreen: Beavis. He has a deep appreciation for the ridiculous, so he will wear well with Congress. And, of course, Butthead would be his running mate. We need Butthead to kick Congress' ass daily, or, at least, threaten to. It will be up to taxpayers to keep enough TP for Beavis' bunhole in stock, though. Tough assignment!!!
freethinker: I'm in favour of Harry Browne, the likely Libertarian Party candidate. Why? Because here's a man of principle. Someone who hasn't been in politics before. Have a read of his book, "Why Government Doesn't Work". This guy has some great ideas. Why am I interested in US politics, when I live in New Zealand? Well, let's just say that what the US does, the rest of the world still follows. I can't stand the idea of following Clinton or Dole. It's about time the US got back to its roots.
Starflower: Hmm... Isn't it about time we had a woman president? For approximately 200+ years, we've had guys. Now, I'm certain we have men that can budget and make decisions. And there are women who can't. But my candidate for president is a woman who has been cheif executive of my life for almost 20 years. She has been chief executive of my part of the US since 1970. Always a responsible budget woman, and always cleans up her mess. Expects responsibility and honesty from her constituents, for she will do the same. Will mete out cruel yet fair punishments to those that disobey her. Who IS this candidate? I hereby nominate Shirley Clark-Ancrum, my mother, for president of the United States. * Oh; she also happens to be an Afrimerican. But that's not really a reason to vote for her. Instead, check out her track record here: http://www.tripod.com/~Starflower/freinet.html * Thanx, Starflower
GujaratiBabu: I think Clinton's presidency is the best thing happened to the United States In past few dacades. We must keep him for next few more years... we need him.
mabourn: I'd like to second the Nixon nomination. I think dead rights could be a hot issue this election year. Keep in mind that the dead have been known to vote in large numbers in some areas of the country. Even though it would be a strange match politically, maybe we could get JFK for VP. He does have more experience being dead.
caldwell: I am voting for my dog Peanut. And for a damn good reason. He shits all over everything! Sounds like a political person to me. PEANUT in 96!
rbr: Bill Bradley. It's time we had a president for the people with a decent head on his shoulders.
mayoreric: I want to vote for somebody who hasn't taken money from any corporation in ex- cess of 500 dollars or any individual in excess of 1000 dollars. I want to vote for somebody who has just a little bit of public service in their heart, and the naivete to think that they can reform the campaign system in this country. We pay for corporate contributions to presidential and other candidates in the form of higher prices for goods and services. We should have the right to put that money toward the candidates we choose!
ThePianoMan: Gotta go for Bill Bennett above all. While some others have the experience needed, he has the wonderful ability to maintain the dignity we need in a President along with good ideas to back it up. And who could complain about electing the first Catholic since JFK?
JaiGark: How 'bout someone who doesn't whine? I'm sick and tired of complainers who sit around and moan about how they can't get anything done. If the idiots who did this would use the time they spend bellyaching and talking to the press (ah, but I repeat myself) to actually GET SOMETHING DONE for a change, maybe we wouldn't have had this ridiculous government shutdown. Come on, get a spine!
zimme: David Letterman & Jim Carrey. With all the clowns we have in the House & Senate why not???
Disreali: It doesn't matter who the candidate is because only a candidate with big bucks has a chance to win and those "big bucks" aren't coming from $8 chicken dinner fundraisers. They're coming from wealthy banker, lawyers, and corporate excecutives who are the real government who stay behing in the shadows while their puppet politicians dance in the light of day.
flutterby: Barbara Bush. Definitely Barbara Bush. She's no-nonsense and pragmatical...yet had that "grandmotherly" likeability.
Andy_H: I'd have to go with independent filmaker Michael Moore (Roger and Me, Canadian Bacon). He understands well that the U.S. is run by corporations and has the balls to make fun of them.
wilmer: It's a shame most people treat this question with cynicism and amusement rather than one that should be given serious thought, anyway, everyone, it seems, wants to be a comic. Jack Kemp for Pres., with Bill Bennett as VP. Time we restored some credibility to our political leadership. Nuf said.
WriterDave: Colin Powell. Why, because he was in the military and is trustworthy. What I feel we need right now is someone looking out for this country because they are loyal to it and love it, and can be trusted to do what they say.
Archie: There can be only one choice in this matter. The best candidate for the job is CLEARLY Albert Belle of the Cleveland Indians! We need somebody who will throw a baseball at the heads of the American people!
Manson: My dream candidate is already running.. It's Harry Browne. Too bad The media doesnt give him any time, so most people do not even know who he is, which is the Libertarian canidate.
original: I hereby nominate Jack Ryan, hero of the Tom Clancy series of thrillers. He is a family man, he swears, he is completely human, as capable in politics as he is in a knifefight, and possessed of an integrity unparalleled among politicians, or damn near anybody else...
Fatrick: I think Dennis Rodman should run with John Sally as his running mate. I think seeing the White House a different color each week would be a welcome change to today's dull Presidential situation.
mazurkr: In a fantasy world, it would have to be P.J. O'Rourke for Pres, and Bill Maher for Veep. I think having a funny, Republican/Libertarian ticket would be awesome. Realistically, Jack Kemp for Pres, John Kasich for Veep. They seem the most connected to reality out of all the politicians I know of.
BENJO: Chester McGlockton of the Oakland Raiders. No explanation necessary.
Zonker: The guys who run Suck. At least they know they suck. Check them out at http://www.suck.com
Billzebub: I think Nixon's Time has arrived. In a time when everybody seems concerned with vision, who better than Nixon. Everyone knows where he stood. Plus, he might get the sympathy vote for being dead. And nobody seems to care about the character issue anymore. I say Nixon, now more than ever.
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