loumeinhart 0 #1 July 1, 2009 what does Al Franken stand for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #2 July 1, 2009 because he is an Actor who now has power to vote and influence policy in a country that is monumental in dictating and enforcing policy between developing nations and their peers. Don't think so? Pick up a National Geographic Magazine and tell me what you think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #3 July 1, 2009 Quotebecause he is an Actor who now has power to vote and influence policy in a country that is monumental in dictating and enforcing policy between developing nations and their peers. Don't think so? Pick up a National Geographic Magazine and tell me what you think... How does that differ from say, Ronald Reagan?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #4 July 1, 2009 QuoteHow does that differ from say, Ronald Reagan? Or Arnold Schwarzenegger?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 July 1, 2009 QuoteQuoteHow does that differ from say, Ronald Reagan? Or Arnold Schwarzenegger? Or Fred Thompson? Or Sonny Bono? Or Fred Gandy? Wait! Is it because Al Franken is a Democrat? Is that it? Are actor/politicians only supposed to be Republican?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #6 July 1, 2009 Well, there is Clint Eastwood. Oops, never mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #7 July 1, 2009 QuoteWait! Is it because Al Franken is a Democrat? Is that it? Are actor/politicians only supposed to be Republican? Actually, he just asked what he stood for, maybe he just does not know? The OP didn't state that Reagan, Schwarzenegger, Thompson, Bono, or Gandy should be in office either. YOU went with the whole Dem V Repub thing. Maybe he thinks ALL actors are a bad choice? Maybe he just wants to know more about Franken? Simmer down."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #8 July 1, 2009 Our state is officially a joke. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #9 July 1, 2009 Thompson was a lawyer, attorney general of TN, and Senator long before he became an actor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loumeinhart 0 #10 July 1, 2009 Quote Maybe he just wants to know more about Franken? that's actually it. I mean he was voted in fair and square. Anyways, I visited Alfranken.com and found some things, -he's not opposed to offshore drilling -he's opposed to raising the federal gas tax -then I found this on credit cards. Quade would probly like it Not a big issue for me because I don't spend more than I earn. -universal healthcare -co sponsors EFCA so Instructors at every dropzone can organize without harrasment and form a union for better pay!! ok so I answered my question. He appears deeply misguided on many things but I'm sure his heart is in the right place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #11 July 1, 2009 QuoteThompson was a lawyer, attorney general of TN, and Senator long before he became an actor. True, I met him when he was a Senator. I like the guy. His answer to the NFA question in the debates was great!"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #12 July 1, 2009 QuoteThompson was a lawyer, attorney general of TN, and Senator long before he became an actor. He was actually an actor before he ran for Senate. He became an actor because there was a movie based on one of his cases, and when the film folks interviewed him to try to sort out who to cast as him, they thought he'd do a better job playing himself. From Wikipedia: QuoteMarie Ragghianti's case became the subject of a book, Marie, written by Peter Maas and published in 1983. The film rights were purchased by director Roger Donaldson, who, after traveling to Nashville to speak with the people involved with the original case, asked Thompson if he wanted to play himself. The resulting film, Marie, was Thompson's first acting role and was released in 1985. Roger Donaldson then cast Thompson in the part of CIA Director in the 1987 film No Way Out.[37] Thompson would go on to appear in many films and television shows. A 1994 New York Times profile wrote "When Hollywood directors need someone who can personify governmental power, they often turn to [Thompson]."[6] He has portrayed a fictional president of the United States in Last Best Chance as well as two historical presidents: Ulysses S. Grant in Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007) and the voice of Andrew Jackson in Rachel and Andrew Jackson: A Love Story (both produced for TV).[38] I still think his all time best line was "this business will get out of control, and we'll be lucky to live through it" from Hunt For Red October.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryzflies 0 #13 July 1, 2009 QuoteOur state is officially a joke. You could have a pro-wrestler for governor...If you can't fix it with a hammer, the problem's electrical. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #14 July 1, 2009 Quote Quote Our state is officially a joke. You could have a pro-wrestler for governor... fine it's even MORE of a joke ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #15 July 1, 2009 Quotewhat does Al Franken stand for? Hi lou, "A good Laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #16 July 1, 2009 Quote what does Al Franken stand for? He's good enough, he's smart enough, and doggone it, people like him! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #17 July 1, 2009 In the man's own words: ======== Well, the "me" decade is almost over, and good riddance, and far as I'm concerned. The 70's were simply 10 years of people thinking of nothing but themselves. No wonder we were unable to get together and solve any of the many serious problems facing our nation. Oh sure, some people did do some positive things in the 70's - like jogging - but always for the wrong reasons, for their own selfish, personal benefit. Well, I believe the 80's are gonna have to be different. I think that people are going to stop thinking about themselves, and start thinking about me, Al Franken. That's right. I believe we're entering what I like to call the Al Franken Decade. Oh, for me, Al Franken, the 80's will be pretty much the same as the 70's. I'll still be thinking of me, Al Franken. But for you, you'll be thinking more about how things affect me, Al Franken. When you see a news report, you'll be thinking, "I wonder what Al Franken thinks about this thing?", "I wonder how this inflation thing is hurting Al Franken?" And you women will be thinking, "What can I wear that will please Al Franken?", or "What can I not wear?" You know, I know a lot of you out there are thinking, "Why Al Franken?" Well, because I thought of it, and I'm on TV, so I've already gotten the jump on you. So, I say let's leave behind the fragmented, selfish 70's, and go into the 80's with a unity and purpose. That's what I think. I'm Al Franken. ======== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #18 July 2, 2009 QuoteIn the man's own words: ======== Well, the "me" decade is almost over, and good riddance, and far as I'm concerned. The 70's were simply 10 years of people thinking of nothing but themselves. No wonder we were unable to get together and solve any of the many serious problems facing our nation. Oh sure, some people did do some positive things in the 70's - like jogging - but always for the wrong reasons, for their own selfish, personal benefit. Well, I believe the 80's are gonna have to be different. I think that people are going to stop thinking about themselves, and start thinking about me, Al Franken. That's right. I believe we're entering what I like to call the Al Franken Decade. Oh, for me, Al Franken, the 80's will be pretty much the same as the 70's. I'll still be thinking of me, Al Franken. But for you, you'll be thinking more about how things affect me, Al Franken. When you see a news report, you'll be thinking, "I wonder what Al Franken thinks about this thing?", "I wonder how this inflation thing is hurting Al Franken?" And you women will be thinking, "What can I wear that will please Al Franken?", or "What can I not wear?" You know, I know a lot of you out there are thinking, "Why Al Franken?" Well, because I thought of it, and I'm on TV, so I've already gotten the jump on you. So, I say let's leave behind the fragmented, selfish 70's, and go into the 80's with a unity and purpose. That's what I think. I'm Al Franken. ======== Hi BV, Like I said,"A good laugh!!"SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #19 July 2, 2009 Quote In the man's own words: ======== Well, the "me" decade is almost over, and good riddance, and far as I'm concerned. The 70's were simply 10 years of people thinking of nothing but themselves. No wonder we were unable to get together and solve any of the many serious problems facing our nation. Oh sure, some people did do some positive things in the 70's - like jogging - but always for the wrong reasons, for their own selfish, personal benefit. Well, I believe the 80's are gonna have to be different. I think that people are going to stop thinking about themselves, and start thinking about me, Al Franken. That's right. I believe we're entering what I like to call the Al Franken Decade. Oh, for me, Al Franken, the 80's will be pretty much the same as the 70's. I'll still be thinking of me, Al Franken. But for you, you'll be thinking more about how things affect me, Al Franken. When you see a news report, you'll be thinking, "I wonder what Al Franken thinks about this thing?", "I wonder how this inflation thing is hurting Al Franken?" And you women will be thinking, "What can I wear that will please Al Franken?", or "What can I not wear?" You know, I know a lot of you out there are thinking, "Why Al Franken?" Well, because I thought of it, and I'm on TV, so I've already gotten the jump on you. So, I say let's leave behind the fragmented, selfish 70's, and go into the 80's with a unity and purpose. That's what I think. I'm Al Franken. ======== You can pick up his book in the Dollar Tree. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #20 July 2, 2009 Quotewhat does Al Franken stand for? As best as I can tell, it stands for the Franconia region of Bavaria. In Finnish, it stands for Frankenstein. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #21 July 2, 2009 You mean, Franken-STEEN! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
