pretty much same-same...
Posted on 12/07/2012 3:12:14 PM PST by drewh
In a panel discussion on Wednesday's NBC Today, the morning show cast excitedly touted the possibility of left-wing actress Ashley Judd running for senate against Mitch McConnell in 2014, with co-host Willie Geist declaring: "She was a delegate to the Democratic convention this summer, she's very involved in politics, she's outspoken." [Watch the video after the jump]
News reader Natalie Morales heaped praise on Judd: "She's a brilliant woman....Harvard, I think....she's a U.N. goodwill ambassador, speaks out on HIV/AIDS prevention. And also, you know, she's done so much good for public – public good and she's a great, very smart woman." Celebrity chef Paula Deen, a guest on the show, chimed in: "I've heard that she's an extremely bright woman." Morales added: "Very."
Fellow co-host Savannah Guthrie did raise some skepticism: "What do you guys think about celebrities running for office?" Deen made the comparison: "Well, look at Ronald Reagan, you know, you – I mean, he's – history loves him."
Geist cheered one left-wing comedian turned politician: "Al Franken has done well for himself in the United States Senate."
Wrapping up the segment, Geist mentioned one of Judd's relatives being critical of the actress's political ambitions: "Ashley's own grandmother put out a statement, said, 'Love her to death, but she's just another Hollywood liberal.'"
Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/kyle-drennen/2012/12/07/nbc-today-crew-fawns-over-brilliant-ashley-judd-possibly-running-senat#ixzz2EPVANsHG
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I agree, she was dumb enough that she walked on stage during the Academy Awards with no underwear on in a dress that was cut thigh high, you could see everything. The footage is still floating around the internet.
If she wins does she wind up being the minority party leader? Seriously, could she be as bad as Mitch? Maybe change is good. A little hope couldn’t hurt could it?
She is truly stupid and I doubt Mitch McConnel could defeat her in a debate.
But just think. Leader of the GOP Senate isn't so smart. Her name is Ashley Judd? President Biden really likes her?
If she is so brilliant, have her explain “Darkly Noon.”
LOL I saw that movie and yet I have forgotten 98% of it.
pretty much same-same...
A blogger named Josh Trevino posted a hilarious account of his travels in Africa with Ms. Judd in 2005 for the YouthAIDS organization. He was not quite impressed with her.
The original blog post has been removed, but there are a few copies still floating around the Internet, one of which happens to be on FR:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/1665919/posts
The "saving the world" quote is from the original Trevino piece.
It’s a one year program, divided in two semesters, at Harvard Kennedy School, quoting here
“Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) and Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Edward S. Mason Program
Academic Prerequisite
Bachelor’s degree.
Work Experience
7 years full-time relevant professional work experience by June 30 of year of enrollment. Competitive candidates for the Mason Program typically 14 years or more of work experience.”
More glossy paper quotes —
“The MC/MPA is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of well established, high-performing professionals, who seek to enhance their public service careers or to move from the private sector to a leadership position in either the public or non-profit sectors.”
And it seems to be a way out of dreary private workaday grind and a step up into the oh-so-cultured and rarified atmosphere of telling other folks and poor nations how to live their lives, until they get a different plan next year! And to be handsomely compensated for their public service, with many televised award ceremonies. /s
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It’s a one year program, divided in two semesters, at Harvard Kennedy School, quoting here
“Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) and Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA) Edward S. Mason Program
Academic Prerequisite
Bachelor’s degree.
Work Experience
7 years full-time relevant professional work experience by June 30 of year of enrollment. Competitive candidates for the Mason Program typically 14 years or more of work experience.”
More glossy paper quotes —
“The MC/MPA is designed to increase the knowledge and skills of well established, high-performing professionals, who seek to enhance their public service careers or to move from the private sector to a leadership position in either the public or non-profit sectors.”
And it seems to be a way out of dreary private workaday grind and a step up into the oh-so-cultured and rarified atmosphere of telling other folks and poor nations how to live their lives, until they get a different plan next year! And to be handsomely compensated for their public service, with many televised award ceremonies. /s
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