[Chode]

we really almost could use ELECTED as a campaign song... there's nothing really wrong with the lyrics

[montanus]

http://www.bpnews.org/bpnews.asp?ID=18238

Alice Cooper to receive honorary degree from Grand Canyon Univ.
May 7, 2004
By Erin Curry

PHOENIX (BP)--In what some may consider an incongruous action, rock legend Alice Cooper will receive an honorary doctorate May 8 from an Arizona university formerly owned by Southern Baptists.
Though he is best known for his shocking antics at concerts, including simulated hangings and infant dolls gushing blood, and for albums such as "Killer" and "Welcome to My Nightmare," Cooper also has been known in some circles as a born-again Christian.
Because of his apparent faith in God, Cooper and his wife, Sheryl, have donated a substantial amount of money to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix over the years. The school, founded by Baptists in 1949, was sold by its self-governing trustee board to California-based Significant Education, LLC in February, changing the institution from nonprofit to for-profit.
"[At that time] I reviewed donors and wanted to make sure we were respectful not only of the Southern Baptist heritage but of people who had made donations to the school over the years," Michael Clifford, vice chairman of the university, told Baptist Press. "When I went down the list, I was very surprised to see Alice and his wife had been significant donors to the school for many years."
Clifford began praying about the possibility of honoring Cooper with a degree, first, he said, because of his status as a faithful donor but also because he believes it "speaks to the core mission of the founding fathers of the school because of the redemption of salvation."
"Alice exemplifies somebody who was raised by Baptist missionary parents on an Indian reservation in Arizona who clawed his way into probably the toughest business in the world -- American rock 'n' roll -- became wildly internationally famous, made an enormous amount of money, fell in love, has a great wife, great family and has gone back to his parents' missionary roots as a deeply committed Christian," Clifford said in a phone interview May 7.
Clifford said he does not know much about Cooper's conversion experience and has never heard his testimony but does have some trusted Christian friends who know Cooper well. To those who wonder how Cooper's reputation as a shock rocker fits with his walk with God, Clifford said they should read the biblical accounts of Paul, Matthew, Mary and others.
"I do know that when people come to know Christ and make an effort to change their lifestyle, that does not mean they're perfect," he said.
On the Internet, Cooper’s official website displays pictures of him in dark makeup and clothing. An article about his latest album, “The Eyes of Alice Cooper,” makes no mention of his faith or Christianity but highlights its kinship with newer rock bands, stating, “... you can almost feel the umbilical cord connecting these bands back to the power of the original Alice Cooper sound.”
In addition to rewarding Cooper as a donor to the school, Clifford said he looks forward to what Cooper can contribute to the education of students interested in the performing arts.
"We have some of the most talented musicians, singers, artists, writers and set designers here, and Alice will help add value to their degree," he said. "We have asked him to consider bringing in his managers, lawyers, set designers, writers and musicians to teach our students about the performing arts industry from a guy who's actually done it."
As an example, Clifford said there is a talented young man currently enrolled at Grand Canyon whose dream is to perform on Broadway.
"When this young man goes to Broadway and shows his resume and they see he received special attention from Alice Cooper, he's going to get the job before somebody from another university who has theorists rather than practical knowledge," he said. "It won't hurt for him to say, 'Call Alice Cooper as my reference.'
"I'm trying to maintain the Christian heritage that the founders created, but I've got to create value for the degrees for our graduates so they can find top jobs and go help change the world for Jesus," Clifford said.
Cooper will begin the "Eyes of Alice Cooper" world tour in June.

[Dave278]

"If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons."

Quote of the day...

[MsGail61]

I'm your top prime cut of meat, I'm your choice,
I wanna be elected,
I'm your yankee doodle dandy in a gold Rolls Royce,
I wanna be elected,
Kids want a saviour, don't need a fake,
I wanna be elected,
We're all gonna rock to the rules that I make,
I wanna be elected, elected, elected.

I never lied to you, I've always been cool,
I wanna be elected,
I gotta get the vote, and I told you 'bout school,
I wanna be elected, elected, elected,
Hallelujah, I wanna be selected,
Everyone in the United States of America.

We're gonna win this one, take the country by storm,
We're gonna be elected,
You and me together, young and strong,
We're gonna be elected, elected, elected,
Respected, selected, call collected,
I wanna be elected, elected.

"And if I am elected
I promise the formation of a new party
A third party, the Wild Party!
I know we have problems,
We got problems right here in Central City,
We have problems on the North, South, East and West,
New York City, Saint Louis, Philadelphia, Los Angeles,
Detroit, Chicago,
Everybody has problems,
And personally, I don't care."

[MsGail61]

I also love his current Office Max ad, where the girl pouts and says, "I thought you said school's out forever." Then he says, "No, the song goes, School's out for summer. Nice try though."

[sweetliberty]

"If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons."

ROTFL! Priceless.

[NCPAC]

Alice Cooper is the King of Rightwing cool, no doubt about it. He once said (and I'm paraphrasing here) the the original Alice Cooper group drove the stake through the heart of the peace and love, hippie, movement of the late 60's early 70's. His 2003 release, "The Eyes of Alice Cooper," absolutely smokes.

[Conservative4Ever]

"If you're listening to a rock star in order to get your information on who to vote for, you're a bigger moron than they are. Why are we rock stars? Because we're morons. We sleep all day, we play music at night and very rarely do we sit around reading the Washington Journal."

Thanks Alice for the great quote. Mr. C4E, a rock musician, will get a kick out of this one. I like Alice Cooper's back-to-school commerical too. LOL

Red

[Samwise]

When men on the chessboard
Get up and tell you where to go
And you've just had some kind of mushroom
And your mind is moving low
Go ask Alice
I think he'll know

[Antoninus]

Feed my Frankenstein...

[Porterville]

awesome, the man is right on... if I were a rocker my mind would only be on booze and women... not politics...

[bellas_sister]

ping

[JellyJam]

So ... why isn't he in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?!

Oh, I know ... because he's conservative.

[Ouachita]

[Mo1]

"Besides," he continued, "when I read the list of people who are supporting Kerry, if I wasn't already a Bush supporter, I would have immediately switched. Linda Ronstadt? Don Henley? Geez, that's a good reason right there to vote for Bush."

Hehehe