Slog - Comments on Take That, Oprah! http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah One day after Obama announced that Oprah will be touring the early primary states with him, Clinton pulls the Babs endorsement out of her pocket: Legendary filmmaker, artist, and Democratic activist, Barbra Streisand, today endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. Streisand cited Clinton’s ability to bring about change and the historic nature of her campaign as reasons why she is supporting Hillary’s candidacy. "Madame President of the United States...it’s an extraordinary thought. We truly are in a momentous time, where a woman’s potential has no limitations," said Streisand.... Copyright 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:50:12 -0800 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:11:56 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by brandon if this doesn't sink her campaign, she's unstoppable.

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856041 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856041 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:59:30 -0800 Comment by babs and oprah. we're off to such an awesome start Looks like I'm voting Republican next year.

]]> babs and oprah. we're off to such an awesome start http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856052 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856052 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:06:32 -0800 Comment by David Schmader I always vote Streisand, and am grateful to have my marching orders for 2008.

]]> David Schmader http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856054 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856054 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:07:29 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Exactly. Why Streisand is still considered a star, let alone a political heavyweight, is a total mystery. Clinton should say "sorry, no thanks, not interested".

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856055 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856055 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:07:38 -0800 Comment by Greg Just wait until she turns into mecha-Barbara Streisand.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856057 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856057 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:10:18 -0800 Comment by mongo like slog How did you find that picture of Joe Camel singing?

]]> mongo like slog http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856062 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856062 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:14:49 -0800 Comment by thehim Maybe that Zogby poll that had Clinton losing to all the Republicans was somehow already taking this into account.

]]> thehim http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856063 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856063 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:17:22 -0800 Comment by Christin "Who would John Edwards need, to round this out?"
"How about Hillary Clinton?"

]]> Christin http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856066 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856066 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:19:37 -0800 Comment by Jason Josephes Looks like Hilldog's going for the youth vote. It's hard to find a college kid who isn't rocking along to Babs on the hi-fi before heading out to the malt shop.

]]> Jason Josephes http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856069 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856069 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:22:20 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER What Babs doesn't know is that she'll be volunteering to demonstrate the realities of waterboarding on the campaign trail.

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856070 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856070 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:22:27 -0800 Comment by jewritto Well she has my grandmother in Boca's vote now.

]]> jewritto http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856098 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856098 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:43:57 -0800 Comment by oljb As already alluded to in the comments, there is like a 99% chance that this will become a South Park episode.

]]> oljb http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856104 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856104 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:47:01 -0800 Comment by elenchos How many people under 50 like Barbara Streisand? How many people under 40 know what she is famous for? How many under 30 even know she is famous?

]]> elenchos http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856107 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856107 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:50:59 -0800 Comment by Naif If you were running for high office, wouldn't you just love to have the endorsement of Mrs. James Brolin? Besides, her kid is cuter than hell. I would vote for Hillary just based on that totally unrelated fact.

]]> Naif http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856120 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856120 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:03:20 -0800 Comment by kim between babs and celine, hillary's trying to corner a very specific portion of the gay male market. and baby boomer moms....which, let's face it, is brilliant. the baby boomer moms who love celine and babs are exactly the type of ladies (like my mom) that are terrified of a mrs. clinton presidency. maybe this'll soften her up to them. personally, as a 30-year-old who knows why barbra streisand is famous, i have to admit i love her more than oprah. but then, i can't speak for my generation.

]]> kim http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856133 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856133 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:17:58 -0800 Comment by Michigan Matt Seriously, y'all. Quit the Babra hating. I'm 32 and love her. But I'm a big 'mosexual. I'm not voting for anyone based on a celebrity endorsement, but I just wanted to stand up, stand up for Barbra.

Her early stuff is amazing, by the way. Unreal.

]]> Michigan Matt http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856140 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856140 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:25:04 -0800 Comment by David Schmader She may have been granted a beautifully pure singing voice or whatever, but she's a fucking monster.

The closest thing I've ever encountered to a Kevorkian-esque suicide machine is the last 30 seconds of Barbra Streisand's "Jingle Bell Medley."
Even thinking about it makes me want to die.

She's the worst. If I could see any female celebrity coated with rancid yogurt, she would be my first pick. (Ann Coulter isn't a celebrity.)

]]> David Schmader http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856159 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856159 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:40:38 -0800 Comment by Fnarf All technique, no emotion. Compare her to a real singer like Ella or Sarah Vaughan. Poof! There's nothing there.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856162 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856162 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:41:11 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways gawd, i hate her SOOOOOOO much...the only woman who can turn a simple song, into an over-produced, over-sung monstrosity.

and she hasn't made a good movie since "What's up, Doc?"

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856171 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856171 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:44:52 -0800 Comment by Ryno I just wanted to add that this is my favorite comments thread.

]]> Ryno http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856184 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856184 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:51:34 -0800 Comment by Just Me I hate Babs singing and now, I hate her political alliances. Obama and Oprah are just perfect together. O&O!!! Hell, he should pick Oprah as VP!!

]]> Just Me http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856196 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856196 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:03:40 -0800 Comment by Ryno Oh, and how annoying is it that she adds the French "e" to Madam President. I'm no Francophobe, but Jesus Christ that's pretentious. Do you think she puts the accent on the second syllable? MaDAME President?

]]> Ryno http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856197 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856197 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:06:41 -0800 Comment by brandon she's the only celebrity carol channing disses in her autobiography. case closed.

]]> brandon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856199 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856199 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:07:37 -0800 Comment by Irena Who spells "madame" without the "e"???

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856258 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856258 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:06:45 -0800 Comment by jhell Um, the French.

]]> jhell http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856271 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856271 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:21:07 -0800 Comment by jhell um, the French?

]]> jhell http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856273 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856273 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:22:08 -0800 Comment by jhell oops, and here I was being a smart ass...

]]> jhell http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856274 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856274 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:23:00 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe Babs is one of the biggest cunts in the industry. Fuck her. And fuck HRC. And fuck Oprah and Obama--and everyone and everything.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856284 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856284 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:34:16 -0800 Comment by Phelix As a 21 year old man, I know who Babs is, what she's famous for, and I like her.

That said, I won't vote just because of her endorsement.

]]> Phelix http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856310 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856310 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:08:02 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways Monsieur Poe's indiscriminate fucking in the above post leads me to hope that he is, at least, using the spray on condom.

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856311 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856311 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:08:22 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe I couldn't afford one. I'm using the bag of doritos.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856316 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856316 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:11:51 -0800 Comment by Dave Coffman I'm just thankful the Canadians claim Celine Dion.

]]> Dave Coffman http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856367 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856367 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:03:47 -0800 Comment by clueless frat boy I don't get it; she is of the Jewish peeps, right? How can she go against the monied interests and her natural instincts, and be a *gasp* democrat? all the jews(both of 'em) I've known are solidly fiscal conservatives, ie: ol' pops' accountants (Josh)Finklestein & (Harvey)Goldblatt, good guys who know how to accrue capital, shrewd money men, worth every penny we pay 'em. They would never support a candidate like bitchzilla Hills who only wants to give our money to poor sick kids and other commie dreck like that...I think all Jews should be good Rebublicans, like Joe Leiberman. My two cents (but if you gave it to Finklestein and Goldblatt they'd be able to turn it into a dime, like dad always says).WOOOO CAPITAL INVESTMENTS!!! WOOOO Beer bong, brahs!!!

]]> clueless frat boy http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856382 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/take_that_oprah#c856382 2008 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:11:56 -0800