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Politics : Liberalism: Do You Agree We've Had Enough of It? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (38673)	8/9/2008 6:51:04 PM
From: longnshort	Respond to of 224749

I know, McCain is pulling away

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (38673)	8/9/2008 8:37:43 PM
From: Ann Corrigan	Respond to of 224749

Americans told pollsters their sphincter muscles have started to tighten everytime they see Obama--his saturation coverage by the media finally triggered voters gag reflex. Same citizens stated they want to know more about John McCain.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (38673)	8/9/2008 10:21:12 PM
From: TideGlider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 224749

Get off the polls, get off politics and get a life! Just how long do you think you have on this earth? try using it for something worthwhile. Damn, I am retired and I still don't use this as frequently as you. Have a life. Play scrabble with your wife. Anything is better than what you do hear 7 days a week.

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (38673)	8/10/2008 7:56:48 AM
From: lorne	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 224749

Kenneth.... Any opinion on this top advisor to hussein obama? :-) How Clooney offers good friend Obama advice on issues from body language to Iraq By Caroline Graham and Sharon Churcher 10th August 2008 dailymail.co.uk George Clooney once famously declared he could never run for public office because he’d ‘slept with too many women, done too many drugs and been to too many parties’. But now the Hollywood heart-throb has entered the political arena at the highest level – by becoming an unofficial adviser to US Presidential front-runner Barack Obama. Oscar-winner Clooney, 47, is said to be helping the Democratic candidate to polish his image at home and abroad. But he is also sharing with Obama his strong opinions on Iraq and the Middle East. Close: Oscar-winner George Clooney is said to call Barack Obama at least twice a week Sources say the actor has tried to hide the pair’s friendship for fear his Left-wing views and playboy image would hurt the Presidential hopeful’s bid for the White House. But Democratic Party insiders have revealed that Clooney and Obama regularly send texts and emails to each other and speak by phone at least twice a week. One said last night: ‘They are extremely close. A number of members of the Hollywood community, including Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, offered to help raise funds for Barack but it was with George that he struck up this amazing affinity. ‘George has been giving him advice on things such as presentation, public speaking and body language and he also emails him constantly about policy, especially the Middle East. ‘George is pushing him to be more “balanced” on issues such as US relations with Israel. 'George is pro-Palestinian. And he is also urging Barack to withdraw unconditionally from Iraq if he wins. ‘It’s a very risky relationship. His hope of becoming America’s first black President depends heavily on winning over conservative voters and it would be suicidal for him to be perceived as a tool of a Hollywood Leftie, which is how they regard George. ‘But they text and email each other almost every day and speak on the phone at least a couple of times a week, often more.’ The Ocean’s Eleven star is among many Hollywood figures to have endorsed Obama, including Barbra Streisand, Scarlett Johansson, Warren Beatty and Steven Spielberg. One of Clooney’s trusted acquaintances said: ‘George is a master at crafting his own image and he is helping Obama to hone his image both domestically and abroad. 'He told me he feels Obama is a once-in-a-lifetime leader. He is doing everything he can behind the scenes to bolster support in Hollywood, not just with other celebrities but with the money men at the studios.’ The acquaintance added: ‘He has tried to keep the true extent of their involvement out of the Press because he is frightened of alienating voters.’ Clooney himself has admitted in an interview: ‘I’ve had the conversation with him saying, “Look, I’ll give you whatever support you need, including staying completely away from you.”’ The star has never tried to hide his liberal views and last week announced he is making a £15million film about the lawyer who defended Osama Bin Laden’s former driver, Salim Hamdan, on terror charges. Clooney’s spokesman Stan Rosen-feld said last night: ‘I know they have spoken. I view it as a private conversation.’ Obama’s Press office did not comment.