Comments on: Tom DeLay’s New Cause: Conservative Takeover Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:47:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: elephty http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-992156 elephty Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:43:46 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-992156 Regardless of anything else Sara is a "fellow traveler." Anyone who supports the current administration support either fascism or oligarchy. Both are anti-American. Both are a detriment to the majority of the people, and both have approved torture, spying on Americans, and the undermining of democracy in America. Sara Evans may not be the evil architect of the plan to rob and eventually destroy the middle class, but she aids and abets them. Therefore, it is important what her politics are because the current administration is corrupt and harmful to the citizens of this country. She can plant a pretty smile on her face. She can say that she doesn't agree with some of the things the liars of the right wing do, but she is a part of them. She made her bed now she has to sleep in it. It does make a difference what a person's politics are when the politics are evil, vile, and destructive to the rule of law. Some may not have noticed, but the current administration is changing laws to cover their butts for crimes they have already committed. I'm certain that "common" criminals in prison would love to be able to do the same thing. Regardless of anything else Sara is a “fellow traveler.” Anyone who supports the current administration support either fascism or oligarchy. Both are anti-American. Both are a detriment to the majority of the people, and both have approved torture, spying on Americans, and the undermining of democracy in America. Sara Evans may not be the evil architect of the plan to rob and eventually destroy the middle class, but she aids and abets them. Therefore, it is important what her politics are because the current administration is corrupt and harmful to the citizens of this country.

She can plant a pretty smile on her face. She can say that she doesn’t agree with some of the things the liars of the right wing do, but she is a part of them. She made her bed now she has to sleep in it. It does make a difference what a person’s politics are when the politics are evil, vile, and destructive to the rule of law. Some may not have noticed, but the current administration is changing laws to cover their butts for crimes they have already committed. I’m certain that “common” criminals in prison would love to be able to do the same thing.

]]> By: tim http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-987698 tim Sat, 14 Oct 2006 02:14:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-987698 Maybe since Sara wised up about Craig Schelske, she'll wise up about the Republican party too! Maybe since Sara wised up about Craig Schelske, she’ll wise up about the Republican party too!

]]> By: jurassicpork http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-987556 jurassicpork Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:33:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-987556 Thank you, <a href="http://www.buzzflash.com/articles/alerts/126" rel="nofollow">Buzzflash.com</a>! Thank you, Buzzflash.com!

]]> By: Positive Liberty » Blog Archive » It’s Not Just Gays Who Sometimes Have A Zipper Problem http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-987518 Positive Liberty » Blog Archive » It’s Not Just Gays Who Sometimes Have A Zipper Problem Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:11:01 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-987518 [...] Back in June, I blogged about a representative from a “Christian Nation” group known as American Destiny appearing on Hannity and Colmes. That speaker just happened to be one Craig Schelske, who also happens to be married to country star Sara Evans of Dancing With the Stars fame, and he also happened to run for Congress as a Republican in Oregon, and he also happens to have a degree from Regent University and is buddies with Tom Delay, who sent a mass email urging his followers to “help a good friend of mine, country music singer and GOP supporter Sara Evans.” [...] [...] Back in June, I blogged about a representative from a “Christian Nation” group known as American Destiny appearing on Hannity and Colmes. That speaker just happened to be one Craig Schelske, who also happens to be married to country star Sara Evans of Dancing With the Stars fame, and he also happened to run for Congress as a Republican in Oregon, and he also happens to have a degree from Regent University and is buddies with Tom Delay, who sent a mass email urging his followers to “help a good friend of mine, country music singer and GOP supporter Sara Evans.” [...]

]]> By: Mike S http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-986605 Mike S Fri, 13 Oct 2006 20:53:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-986605 Ms Evans just quit the show, because she is divorcing her GOP Congressional-candidate husband, who she accuses of adultery, spousal abuse, and internet-porn-watching. More good Republican family values! Ms Evans just quit the show, because she is divorcing her GOP Congressional-candidate husband, who she accuses of adultery, spousal abuse, and internet-porn-watching. More good Republican family values!

]]> By: Think Progress » Reality Show Contestant Supported By DeLay For Her ‘Good American Values’ Quits Show, Files For Divorce http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-985852 Think Progress » Reality Show Contestant Supported By DeLay For Her ‘Good American Values’ Quits Show, Files For Divorce Fri, 13 Oct 2006 17:01:50 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-985852 [...] Unlike Tucker Carlson, country singer Sara Evans has been talented enough to avoid elimination from ABC’s Dancing the Stars. She even had the support of Tom DeLay, who in a letter to his supporters, asked people to vote for her because she represented “good American values“: Sara Evans has been a strong supporter of the Republican Party and represents good American values in the media. … One of her opponents on the show is ultra liberal talk show host Jerry Springer. We need to send a message to Hollywood and the media that smut has no place on television by supporting good people like Sara Evans. [...] [...] Unlike Tucker Carlson, country singer Sara Evans has been talented enough to avoid elimination from ABC’s Dancing the Stars. She even had the support of Tom DeLay, who in a letter to his supporters, asked people to vote for her because she represented “good American values“: Sara Evans has been a strong supporter of the Republican Party and represents good American values in the media. … One of her opponents on the show is ultra liberal talk show host Jerry Springer. We need to send a message to Hollywood and the media that smut has no place on television by supporting good people like Sara Evans. [...]

]]> By: CJ http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-817460 CJ Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:42:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-817460 Here is the bottom line....Sara Evans can't dance and judging from her facial expressions on Tuesday night...she doesn't take criticism well. If she is so "family values" oriented....why is she endlessly traveling with her kids on the tour bus??? What kind of life is that for them???? If you think this isnt a political agenda using a country music prop, think again...Her hubby is a staunch Republican Congressman and I am sure he would love the publicity for himself and the neocons. Here is the bottom line….Sara Evans can’t dance and judging from her facial expressions on Tuesday night…she doesn’t take criticism well.
If she is so “family values” oriented….why is she endlessly traveling with her kids on the tour bus??? What kind of life is that for them????
If you think this isnt a political agenda using a country music prop, think again…Her hubby is a staunch Republican Congressman and I am sure he would love the publicity for himself and the neocons.

]]> By: charcas http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-815932 charcas Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:39:49 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-815932 Well, Sara's dancing was stiff and she seemed terrified every moment she was on camera. She was better than Tucker Carlson, but that's not saying much. Tucker got the boot, but Sara, who got the second lowest judges rating, did not end up in the bottom 3. I guess her country music fans and Tom Delay supporters helped her sail into the next round. Well, Sara’s dancing was stiff and she seemed terrified every moment she was on camera. She was better than Tucker Carlson, but that’s not saying much. Tucker got the boot, but Sara, who got the second lowest judges rating, did not end up in the bottom 3. I guess her country music fans and Tom Delay supporters helped her sail into the next round.

]]> By: Larry Epke http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-812949 Larry Epke Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:45:47 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-812949 At first I too thought DeLay's candidate would be Tucker Carlson. But DeLay's no fool, and he's not in the habit of backing losers - and Carlson is a <b>loser!</b> He can't dance to save his soles! At first I too thought DeLay’s candidate would be Tucker Carlson. But DeLay’s no fool, and he’s not in the habit of backing losers – and Carlson is a loser! He can’t dance to save his soles!

]]> By: Larry Epke http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-812945 Larry Epke Wed, 13 Sep 2006 19:43:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-812945 At first, I too thought DeLay would back Tucker Carlson, but DeLay is no dummy and isn't in the habit of backing losers. Tucker is a <em>clear</em> loser - he can't dance to save his soles! At first, I too thought DeLay would back Tucker Carlson, but DeLay is no dummy and isn’t in the habit of backing losers. Tucker is a clear loser – he can’t dance to save his soles!

]]> By: Julie http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-796060 Julie Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:27:23 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-796060 First of all I had to google this "Sara Evans" to even figure out who she was. So, I don't know how much of a "star" she is. Emily W. wrote in regard to the Sara Evans critics : "All the others are far too interested in politics to realize the meaning and truth behind it all." Common, give me a break. Or didn't you realize you were at a political oriented website? People aren't here to hear about how wonderful country singers are. They are here to hash and rehash political events. "We KNOW who she is and what she represents" you write. To the non- Sara Evans fan it appears as if she represents another hypocrite who claims to be conservative and god fearing while prancing around half naked on national television- while accepting the support of a criminal career politicians who should be living in exile. I can see what she represents, apparently you can't. If Sara Evans was not a shameless Tom Delay supporter then she would have denounced his support. End of story. First of all I had to google this “Sara Evans” to even figure out who she was. So, I don’t know how much of a “star” she is.

Emily W. wrote in regard to the Sara Evans critics :

“All the others are far too interested in politics to realize the meaning and truth behind it all.”

Common, give me a break. Or didn’t you realize you were at a political oriented website? People aren’t here to hear about how wonderful country singers are. They are here to hash and rehash political events.

“We KNOW who she is and what she represents” you write.

To the non- Sara Evans fan it appears as if she represents another hypocrite who claims to be conservative and god fearing while prancing around half naked on national television- while accepting the support of a criminal career politicians who should be living in exile. I can see what she represents, apparently you can’t.

If Sara Evans was not a shameless Tom Delay supporter then she would have denounced his support.

End of story.

]]> By: Tim J http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-791534 Tim J Fri, 08 Sep 2006 20:46:51 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-791534 Who really gives a sh*t what Tom Delay thinks anyway? He is obviously a crook, a hypocrite, and an idiot. If you choose to follow him, by all means do. Oh yeah. Who the hell is Sarah Evans? She is a star of what genre? I think at best she is a fringe psuedo celebrity. Who really gives a sh*t what Tom Delay thinks anyway? He is obviously a crook, a hypocrite, and an idiot. If you choose to follow him, by all means do. Oh yeah. Who the hell is Sarah Evans? She is a star of what genre? I think at best she is a fringe psuedo celebrity.

]]> By: Emily W. http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-790739 Emily W. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:40:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-790739 Thank you Diana. For those of us who do indeed support Sara Evans, let's not waste our time on this site. It's quite obvious that most of the people on here have not done their research and know nothing about Sara Evans. WE KNOW who she is and what she represents. All the others are far too interested in politics to realize the meaning and truth behind it all. Thank you Diana. For those of us who do indeed support Sara Evans, let’s not waste our time on this site. It’s quite obvious that most of the people on here have not done their research and know nothing about Sara Evans. WE KNOW who she is and what she represents. All the others are far too interested in politics to realize the meaning and truth behind it all.

]]> By: Emily W. http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-790720 Emily W. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:36:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-790720 Thank you Diana. For those of us who DO support Sara Evans, let's not waste our time with this site. It's quite obvious most people on here know absolutely nothing about Sara Evans or her surroundings. Continue on supporting her, because <strong>WE KNOW</strong> who she is and what she represents. Thank you Diana. For those of us who DO support Sara Evans, let’s not waste our time with this site. It’s quite obvious most people on here know absolutely nothing about Sara Evans or her surroundings. Continue on supporting her, because WE KNOW who she is and what she represents.

]]> By: diana http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-790594 diana Fri, 08 Sep 2006 16:04:32 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-790594 Bottom line- It doesn't matter that Sara Evans is a repulican or not, that is not the point of this show, it is meant for the participants to have a good time and to entertain viewers. While there is an arena to further their political views, this is not it! If you want to watch the show-do it. If you think Sara did well-vote for her. If not, let it go.. Sara didn't ask for Tom Delay's support, he wrote that because he is entitled to his opinion, as are you. However, I don't think you should make malicious comments about Sara Evans. She has nothing to do with the reasons you don't like Tom Delay or her political party. Bottom line- It doesn’t matter that Sara Evans is a repulican or not, that is not the point of this show, it is meant for the participants to have a good time and to entertain viewers. While there is an arena to further their political views, this is not it! If you want to watch the show-do it. If you think Sara did well-vote for her. If not, let it go.. Sara didn’t ask for Tom Delay’s support, he wrote that because he is entitled to his opinion, as are you. However, I don’t think you should make malicious comments about Sara Evans. She has nothing to do with the reasons you don’t like Tom Delay or her political party.

]]> By: Gary http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-787982 Gary Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:07:34 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-787982 oops, Sara just lost a fan. I think I'll go buy another copy of that new Dixie Chicks album. oops, Sara just lost a fan. I think I’ll go buy another copy of that new Dixie Chicks album.

]]> By: jlm http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-786768 jlm Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:34:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-786768 Don't watch DWTS, or any other "Reality" show -- however, I would watch (and pay money) to watch TD dancing with Bubba in prison -- he would definitely win the "sweetheart of the cellblock" award! Don’t watch DWTS, or any other “Reality” show — however, I would watch (and pay money) to watch TD dancing with Bubba in prison — he would definitely win the “sweetheart of the cellblock” award!

]]> By: Emily W. http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-786710 Emily W. Thu, 07 Sep 2006 16:23:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-786710 I completely agree with Emily G. Sara is such a great person and many of you who have trashed her know nothing about her. Who cares what political party she is with or who she supports; her being a Republican has nothing to do with her being on "Dancing With the Stars". Our country and our world in fact need more people like Sara Evans. She is completely devoted to her faith, family, friends, and fans. She never says anything negative about anyone. And who cares that her last name is Evans (and not Schelske). As far as I'm concerned, "Sara Evans" is her stage name. In case you haven't noticed, many (maybe even most) women in the limelight keep their maiden names. (Take this into consideration: Faith Hill uses her first husband's last name.) So, I back up Sara Evans one hundred percent and know what she's all about. All of you will soon see the support she gets and that support will carry her a long, long way. -Emily W. I completely agree with Emily G. Sara is such a great person and many of you who have trashed her know nothing about her. Who cares what political party she is with or who she supports; her being a Republican has nothing to do with her being on “Dancing With the Stars”. Our country and our world in fact need more people like Sara Evans. She is completely devoted to her faith, family, friends, and fans. She never says anything negative about anyone. And who cares that her last name is Evans (and not Schelske). As far as I’m concerned, “Sara Evans” is her stage name. In case you haven’t noticed, many (maybe even most) women in the limelight keep their maiden names. (Take this into consideration: Faith Hill uses her first husband’s last name.) So, I back up Sara Evans one hundred percent and know what she’s all about. All of you will soon see the support she gets and that support will carry her a long, long way.

-Emily W.

]]> By: Hunter http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-786383 Hunter Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:08:37 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-786383 Trinary Suka, You still make no sense. -Hunter Trinary Suka,

You still make no sense.

-Hunter

]]> By: Emily G. http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/comment-page-2/#comment-786366 Emily G. Thu, 07 Sep 2006 15:02:55 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2006/09/06/delay-dancing/#comment-786366 Haven't any of you ever seen Bambi, with the old Thumper rule? If you can't say something nice about someone, just keep your mouth shut. If you really knew Sara and followed some of her career, you would see that she is a kind hearted woman, who's life does not revolve around politics. Her life revolves around her husband, and three kids. Sara does not all this trash talk and critism for something that she had nothing to do with. Tom Delay is the one who made the comments above, NOT SARA! I doubt if Sara was even asked her opinion if she wished Tom to give her this "support." ABC's Dancing with the Stars and Sara Evans has nothing to do with politics. Some of you have said so pretty mean comments about Sara and she doesn't deserve it. You can all your negative comments about Sara and shove them where the sun don't shine for all I care. Sara is an amazing singer, wife, mother and human being. I wish that I could say the same for some of you on this thread. If you want to know how great of a human being Sara is go to google.com, type in Sara Evans, and read her bio. She is involved with many organizations and charities and has been through a lot to get where she is today, and does not deserve your rude commments. Haven’t any of you ever seen Bambi, with the old Thumper rule? If you can’t say something nice about someone, just keep your mouth shut. If you really knew Sara and followed some of her career, you would see that she is a kind hearted woman, who’s life does not revolve around politics. Her life revolves around her husband, and three kids. Sara does not all this trash talk and critism for something that she had nothing to do with. Tom Delay is the one who made the comments above, NOT SARA! I doubt if Sara was even asked her opinion if she wished Tom to give her this “support.” ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and Sara Evans has nothing to do with politics. Some of you have said so pretty mean comments about Sara and she doesn’t deserve it. You can all your negative comments about Sara and shove them where the sun don’t shine for all I care. Sara is an amazing singer, wife, mother and human being. I wish that I could say the same for some of you on this thread. If you want to know how great of a human being Sara is go to google.com, type in Sara Evans, and read her bio. She is involved with many organizations and charities and has been through a lot to get where she is today, and does not deserve your rude commments.

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