Actually, it’s what Ronald Reagan hath wrought…
By on Feb 6th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Actually, it’s what Ronald Reagan hath wrought…
Lamenting the onset of a new generation of actors-turned-politicians, The Corner’s Mark Hemingway has a post entitled “What Al Franken Hath Wrought,” linking to a story about actor Val Kilmer considering a run for New Mexico governor. Revealing a rather peculiar lack of awareness, the Corner’s very next post is a link to an archive of articles about actor-turned-politician Ronald Reagan:
Update Looks like TPM's Eric Kleefeld had the same thought.
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What Arnold hath wrought…
February 6th, 2009 at 3:44 pmHello! Arnie, Fred Thompson and Fred Grandy.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:45 pmNot to mention Arnold!
February 6th, 2009 at 3:45 pmand
Hey! Franklin Mint?
Where’s my Jane Wyman First Ex-Lady plates I ordered?
But … but … but …
THAT’S DIFFERENT!!!!
February 6th, 2009 at 3:46 pm.
But, but, but Ronnie RayGun was god(R), NO?
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February 6th, 2009 at 3:47 pmbelac Says:
“Hey! Franklin Mint?
Where’s my Jane Wyman First Ex-Lady plates I ordered?”
Nancy’s psychic told her about them… hope you get your money back.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:50 pmA few weeks ago, the Rethugs voted Ronnie Ray-gun as their GREATEST prez ever.
A quote here from their hero in light of today’ unemployment figures.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:50 pmIs it really news that some guy in South Succotash has lost his job? press conference 1982
Arnold and Fred did not come from Hollywood?
Compared to Franken, those two did not have the experience he has from writing political satire and researching the books he’s authored, as well as debating politics on his radio show.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:52 pmI think Republicans have decided that drowning government in a bathtub is too big a job for them to tackle right now, so they’re warming up by trying to drown Irony in a bathtub.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:55 pmGeorge W. tried to act it out….
February 6th, 2009 at 3:55 pmSorry OT -
Who needs law when you can follow “OPINIONS” that break the law?
Panetta: No prosecution for CIA interrogators
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090206/ap_on_go_co/cia_panetta
American is no longer a Nation of Laws but instead a Nation where men decide which “OPINIONS” to follow based on what suits whom.
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February 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pmThey dirty tactics down pat. Please don’t let the idiots discover strategy.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pmThe effort to discredit Franken begins. They are very afraid of him.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:56 pmDo it for the gipper.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:58 pmNancy’s psychic told her about them… hope you get your money back.
Dammit! I had the perfect spot for them between my Arnold ‘Pumping Iron’ Commemorative Syringes and My Mini Fred “Faux-Folksy” Pickup Model! I guess my Jesse Ventura Commemorative Governor’s Inaugural Boa will have to stay up… sigh…
February 6th, 2009 at 4:00 pmCheer up, I’m sure it won’t be long before the George W. Bush Commemorative Brush Cutters are available for pre-order..
February 6th, 2009 at 4:04 pmNext up… Tom Cruise runs for Senator from Space.
February 6th, 2009 at 4:06 pmCheer up, I’m sure it won’t be long before the George W. Bush Commemorative Brush Cutters are available for pre-order..
I’ve already ordered the kick ass “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED” Commemorative mini-pilot’s uniform but I’m a little disappointed… it’s just an empty suit… heh heh.
(sorry)
February 6th, 2009 at 4:07 pmTom Cruise runs for Senator from Space.
Is he allowed?
February 6th, 2009 at 4:13 pmI’m not sure that all those ‘body Thetans’ are citizens…
Marie Says:
Arnold and Fred did not come from Hollywood?
Compared to Franken, those two did not have the experience he has from writing political satire and researching the books he’s authored, as well as debating politics on his radio show.
BE CAREFUL WITH LOGIC LIKE THIS.
February 6th, 2009 at 4:16 pmTHIS will be how the Rethugs try to get Rush Limbaugh into office.
THIS will be how the Rethugs try to get Rush Limbaugh into office.
I would have thought they would have used some sort of fork lift to get Rush into office…
Seriously,
Rush won’t run- he hates criticism and doesn’t hold up to any scrutiny… that’s why it’s so sad that the R’s have made him the face of their party.
February 6th, 2009 at 4:21 pmGeorge Murphy (R)
George Takei
Sonny Bono (R)
Fred Thompson (R)
Shirley Temple Black (R)
and more!
February 6th, 2009 at 4:23 pmIt tells you how deep the myth runs when they don’t even consider that he was an actor first. As pointed out on RM, Reagan gave us bigger gov’t and raised taxes, the exact opposite of the myth. The book the guy on there was plugging looks like an interesting read.
February 6th, 2009 at 4:28 pmDrlarrymitchell says:
BE CAREFUL WITH LOGIC LIKE THIS.
THIS will be how the Rethugs try to get Rush Limbaugh into office.
You’re right — forewarned is forearmed.
February 6th, 2009 at 5:12 pmJerry Springer.
February 6th, 2009 at 5:47 pmNo, that was the other way around.
February 6th, 2009 at 5:48 pmFred Says:
The effort to discredit Franken begins. They are very afraid of him.
I salivate with anticipation of the zingers.
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OK, let’s review what we’ve got so far:
Ronald Reagan (R)
Ben L. Jones (R)
Alan Autry (R)
Fred Grandy (R)
George Murphy (R)
George Takei
Sonny Bono (R)
Fred Thompson (R)
Shirley Temple Black (R)
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R)
Clint Eastwood (R)
Sheila Kuehl (D)
Al Franken (D)
George Takei (D)
Jerry Springer (D)
Jesse Ventura (reform)
That’s 11:4 Republicans + 1 wildcard. They’re hardly in a position to complain about it.
PS: Did you know that Norm Coleman is still producing campaign ads? Nutty!
February 6th, 2009 at 6:01 pmActually if you want to go back to the first celebrity Republican, it would have to be George Murphy, the Governor of California so long ago I can’t remember the dates!
February 6th, 2009 at 7:04 pmReagan’s presidency proved even worse than his acting. He really missed that monkey co-star.
http://jackrabbitcafe.blogspot.com/2009/02/they-say-its-your-birthday.html
February 6th, 2009 at 11:42 pmwagonjak Says:
Actually if you want to go back to the first celebrity Republican, it would have to be George Murphy…
Good call. So that makes 12 R’s, 4 D’s, and one other.
February 7th, 2009 at 1:09 amDon’t forget Sonny Bono! On second thought…
February 7th, 2009 at 4:06 amWhat Raygun hath wrought is the current mess. The decline began with Uncle Ronnie and the Criminal Bush saw to the fall of America. All this actor BS is RepubliCon smokescreen for their crimes. They misdirect the population with any bullshit, i.e. White House Dress code, so they can avoid their treason and war crimes.
February 7th, 2009 at 6:06 pm