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Old 04-02-2009, 12:07 PM   #1
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professional comedian -- and that's the bulk of his resumé
You apparently haven't read about him. I was rather surprised to read what he has been involved in since his SNL career. I still don't care for his political views per see, but I respect him a lot more than I did before.
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Old 04-02-2009, 07:17 PM   #2
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You apparently haven't read about him. I was rather surprised to read what he has been involved in since his SNL career. I still don't care for his political views per see, but I respect him a lot more than I did before.
What specifically earned your respect?
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Old 04-05-2009, 02:30 AM   #3
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It may be the Democrats in the Senate have their reservations about whether a professional comedian -- and that's the bulk of his resumé -- would amount to an asset to their party if actually sitting in Congress.
Al Franken is a cum laude graduate of Harvard with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He's a four-time Emmy winning writer and six time published author, as well as a radio host and television and movie producer. Calling him nothing more than a "professional comedian" is more than a bit disingenuous.
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Old 04-05-2009, 10:58 AM   #4
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Al Franken is a cum laude graduate of Harvard with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He's a four-time Emmy winning writer and six time published author, as well as a radio host and television and movie producer. Calling him nothing more than a "professional comedian" is more than a bit disingenuous.
Jill, disingenuous is being too kind, that's the way UG rolls.
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Old 04-06-2009, 12:45 PM   #5
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Jill, disingenuous is being too kind, that's the way UG rolls.
Heh. Well, being a relative noob around here, I thought I'd wait until I know him better before I call him a moron.
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Old 04-05-2009, 10:46 AM   #6
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It may be the Democrats in the Senate have their reservations about whether a professional comedian -- and that's the bulk of his resumé -- would amount to an asset to their party if actually sitting in Congress. They're not finding the time to beat the drums either for Franken to step up or Coleman to sit down.
Why? Minnesota also elected a wrestler as governor.
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Old 03-31-2009, 10:17 PM   #7
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Oh great. So the people of Minnesota have less representation thant the rest of the country. They should revolt. If Al Gore had fought like this for the presidency, I wonder what everyone would have been saying.
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Old 03-31-2009, 10:19 PM   #8
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Old 03-31-2009, 11:03 PM   #9
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They were calling him Sore Loserman before the first recount was done.

And the NY-20 election today is shaping up to be another. The Republican filed suit to prevent certification.
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Old 04-02-2009, 11:56 AM   #10
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I think Al Franken is an asshat, but his previous career is irrelevant. We've had former actors, wrestlers, athletes, convicts, and even some lawyers elected to public office.
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Old 04-02-2009, 04:02 PM   #11
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I think Al Franken is an asshat, but his previous career is irrelevant. We've had former actors, wrestlers, athletes, convicts, and even some lawyers elected to public office.
My thoughts as well. He was an asshat and a half assed commedian and remains the same as a politician.
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Old 04-02-2009, 07:14 PM   #12
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My thoughts as well. He was an asshat and a half assed commedian and remains the same as a politician.
That's what must REALLY be pissing Coleman off right now. He got beaten by a hack comedian who was never even funny in his whole life.
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Old 04-04-2009, 10:58 PM   #13
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My thoughts as well. He was an asshat and a half assed commedian and remains the same as a politician.
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Old 04-05-2009, 05:12 PM   #14
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Three little words - "Bedtime for Bonzo".
As well as a Cooter (from Dukes of Hazzard) and a Gopher (from Love Boat) elected to Congress.
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As well as a Cooter (from Dukes of Hazzard) and a Gopher (from Love Boat) elected to Congress.
Fred Grandy (Gopher) served 4 terms as a congressman for Iowa. I saw him once on C-Span in a committee and was not really impressed.
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