Comments on: ‘American Idol’ too ‘embarrassed’ to have Bush on the show. http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:39:11 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Anacher Forester http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5001178 Anacher Forester Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:04:52 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-5001178 Actually it speaks volumes about how Rupert Murdoch is willing to pimp one of his network's franchise shows against the wishes of the show's producers. -AF <a href="http://sullyisafraud.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Andrew Sullivan Is Fraud</a> Actually it speaks volumes about how Rupert Murdoch is willing to pimp one of his network’s franchise shows against the wishes of the show’s producers.

-AF
Andrew Sullivan Is Fraud

]]> By: DwH http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5000290 DwH Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:48:35 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-5000290 The fact that he actually MADE the appearance despite the producers' decision NOT to include him speaks volumes about the state of the union. This is a dictatorship, plain and simple, and Americans are wearing blinders. American Idol kowtows to the little man in the big chair. Screw them. The fact that he actually MADE the appearance despite the producers’ decision NOT to include him speaks volumes about the state of the union.

This is a dictatorship, plain and simple, and Americans are wearing blinders.

American Idol kowtows to the little man in the big chair. Screw them.

]]> By: gunclinger http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-5000206 gunclinger Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:26:44 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-5000206 Frankly, I'd be more interested in hearing my president (Bush, Clinton, whoever) speak regarding poverty rather than some actor/celebrity. But, hey, that's just me. Frankly, I’d be more interested in hearing my president (Bush, Clinton, whoever) speak regarding poverty rather than some actor/celebrity. But, hey, that’s just me.

]]> By: RUCerious http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999988 RUCerious Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:16:30 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999988 The chymperor mistakenly thought it was Amurikan Idle, and since he's such a lame damn duck, he thought it would be a purfekt fit. The chymperor mistakenly thought it was Amurikan Idle, and since he’s such a lame damn duck, he thought it would be a purfekt fit.

]]> By: Bob http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999984 Bob Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:13:45 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999984 He doesn't have anything better to do? That's one lame duck. He doesn’t have anything better to do? That’s one lame duck.

]]> By: octamethyl http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999974 octamethyl Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:10:10 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999974 Sanjaya hates us for our freedom Sanjaya hates us for our freedom

]]> By: octamethyl http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999964 octamethyl Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:08:53 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999964 They're afraid Bush would spot Sanjaya and try to bomb him They’re afraid Bush would spot Sanjaya and try to bomb him

]]> By: LividLib http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999930 LividLib Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:02:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999930 BJboy Says: <em>"Stop the press and start impeachment trials. American Idol hate’s pres Bush. Who gives a flying fu*k."</em> Apparently your appointed leader and his people do. Guess it must be a high priority item as far as dumbass is concerned. Never watched the garbage myself. BJboy Says:

“Stop the press and start impeachment trials. American Idol hate’s pres Bush. Who gives a flying fu*k.”

Apparently your appointed leader and his people do. Guess it must be a high priority item as far as dumbass is concerned.

Never watched the garbage myself.

]]> By: konchster http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999914 konchster Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:58:27 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999914 I just can't wait until this clown can't insist on anything I just can’t wait until this clown can’t insist on anything

]]> By: JaneaneTheAcerbicGoblin http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999902 JaneaneTheAcerbicGoblin Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:57:17 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999902 Never thought I would say anything positive about American Idol, but this is hilarious. Even American Idol wants nothing to do with Bush. He just brings everything down, even dumbed down reality shows. Never thought I would say anything positive about American Idol, but this is hilarious. Even American Idol wants nothing to do with Bush. He just brings everything down, even dumbed down reality shows.

]]> By: dbadass http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999886 dbadass Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:54:15 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999886 Hi johnboy. Hi johnboy.

]]> By: Zimzone http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999794 Zimzone Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:32:54 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999794 Is he really sticking his tongue in her ear? <strong>Excuse me, I have to go vomit now...</strong> Is he really sticking his tongue in her ear?

Excuse me, I have to go vomit now…

]]> By: texaslady http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999770 texaslady Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:25:18 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999770 And American Idol doesn't have the backbone to say NO THANK YOU ? And American Idol doesn’t have the backbone to say NO THANK YOU ?

]]> By: Leftside Annie http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999766 Leftside Annie Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:24:20 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999766 Um, Ralph...? When he nearly choked on that *real* pretzel? ;o) Um, Ralph…? When he nearly choked on that *real* pretzel? ;o)

]]> By: DaTruth http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999764 DaTruth Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:24:07 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999764 Back off chimp! She's not Condoleeza! Everybody hates him. So when he's sitting close to that gal it looks like he's going to jump her bones! Back off idiot! Back off chimp! She’s not Condoleeza! Everybody hates him. So when he’s sitting close to that gal it looks like he’s going to jump her bones! Back off idiot!

]]> By: ralph the wonder llama http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999722 ralph the wonder llama Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:14:59 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999722 <blockquote>pintosahab Says: Can he be more hated? Wow! Even a stupid reality show doesn’t want to have anything to do with him?</blockquote> I think you hit on the key point right there -- it's a <em>REALITY</em> show. When was the last time Chimpy had anything to do with Reality?

pintosahab Says:
Can he be more hated? Wow! Even a stupid reality show doesn’t want to have anything to do with him?

I think you hit on the key point right there — it’s a REALITY show.

When was the last time Chimpy had anything to do with Reality?

]]> By: LividLib http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999690 LividLib Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:03:33 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999690 this speaks volumes. even dick nixon was invited to make an appearance on Laugh In. repugnicans must be real proud of their appointed leader! what a pathetic collection of <strong><em>arseholes</em></strong>! is that better, TP? moderation, my arse! this speaks volumes.
even dick nixon was invited to make an appearance on Laugh In.
repugnicans must be real proud of their appointed leader!
what a pathetic collection of arseholes!

is that better, TP?
moderation, my arse!

]]> By: Uncle Ho http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999684 Uncle Ho Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:00:25 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999684 About the Bushies and poverty. Never before in the war on poverty have so few done so much to make so many so poor. About the Bushies and poverty.

Never before in the war on poverty have so few done so much to make so many so poor.

]]> By: upside99 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999676 upside99 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:58:11 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999676 <em>‘American Idol’ too ‘embarrassed’ to have Bush on the show.</em> Just like 75% of Americans (and about 99% of the world) are 'too embarassed' to have this bozo as the US president. ‘American Idol’ too ‘embarrassed’ to have Bush on the show.

Just like 75% of Americans (and about 99% of the world) are ‘too embarassed’ to have this bozo as the US president.

]]> By: IgnoranceIsNotBliss http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/comment-page-1/#comment-4999674 IgnoranceIsNotBliss Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:58:02 +0000 http://thinkprogress.org/2008/06/05/american-idol-too-embarrassed-to-have-bush-on-the-show/#comment-4999674 Ouch! That's gotta smart. Ouch! That’s gotta smart.

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