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Reply #30 posted 07/19/08 1:13pm

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No I wouldn't.
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Reply #31 posted 07/19/08 4:43pm

AlienX2050

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Oh Gawd, I dislike this guy and I can't stand hearing his voice on TV!



By no means would I even shake his hand more less take a picture with his dumb ass!

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Reply #32 posted 07/19/08 5:37pm

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JustErin said:

Stymie said:

No I would not.


Nor would I.


neither would I
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Reply #33 posted 07/19/08 5:45pm

superman

AlienX2050 said:

Oh Gawd, I dislike this guy and I can't stand hearing his voice on TV!



By no means would I even shake his hand more less take a picture with his dumb ass!

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Why? He's a liberal just like you.
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Reply #34 posted 07/19/08 6:38pm

shanti0608

superman said:

AlienX2050 said:

Oh Gawd, I dislike this guy and I can't stand hearing his voice on TV!



By no means would I even shake his hand more less take a picture with his dumb ass!

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Why? He's a liberal just like you.



That jackass is far from liberal.

As for the question.

I do not get excited over celebrities. I certainly would not meet or have my picture taken with one that I do not like.
They get way too much attention as it is.
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Reply #35 posted 07/19/08 6:50pm

AlienX2050

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shanti0608 said:

superman said:



Why? He's a liberal just like you.



That jackass is far from liberal.

As for the question.

I do not get excited over celebrities. I certainly would not meet or have my picture taken with one that I do not like.
They get way too much attention as it is.


Thank you! falloff I had to do a double take!

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Reply #36 posted 07/19/08 6:59pm

superman

AlienX2050 said:

shanti0608 said:




That jackass is far from liberal.

As for the question.

I do not get excited over celebrities. I certainly would not meet or have my picture taken with one that I do not like.
They get way too much attention as it is.


Thank you! falloff I had to do a double take!

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dude opposes the death penalty and vehemently opposes President Bush
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Reply #37 posted 07/19/08 8:11pm

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Oooh, I thought of another situation that happened to me. My mom and I went on a back stage tour of Radio City Music Hall and they, of course, talk about the Rockettes and show you a dressing room; and then a real live Rockette comes out. (ooh ahh! lol) Well everyone in our little tour group just had to have their photo taken with Ms. Rockette. Yours truly couldn't have cared less, but my mother said, "Oh do you want your picture taken, too?" Of course I didn't, but what could I say in front of everyone. So I had to have my damn photo taken (which I hate anyway) with the Rockette. lol


Efan said:

I don't think it's fair to say she compromised her principles when you don't know her well enough to know her politics. Besides, no matter how she feels about the president, it doesn't necessarily apply to the First Lady. And a lot of Americans have immense respect for the office of the presidency, even if they don't for the person holding it.


Yeah, I guess, but I still don't understand how getting a photo taken with someone can be separated from "the office". I mean, take the Pope or Dalai Lama, for example. A lot of people respect their "offices" but I wouldn't get a photo with them either, especially since I'm agnostic. smile

Plus, this happened in the course of her employment, so maybe it's a career move to post it. In my line of work, I've interviewed George Bush (the elder) and Jimmy Carter, one of whom I respect a great deal and one of whom not so much. But I talk about both when I'm promoting my work experience.



lol Doubtful. She's an executive assistant, the only reason she was asked to go to the White House was because her boss had to go. Although it could help prove she's a good ass kisser, which might be a quality people look for in exec assists (I wouldn't know). lol
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Reply #38 posted 07/19/08 9:04pm

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Sounds to me like you're a cynic...but trying to pass it off as some sort of moral superiority.
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Reply #39 posted 07/19/08 10:02pm

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Genesia said:

Sounds to me like you're a cynic...but trying to pass it off as some sort of moral superiority.



I am a cynic, only I call it being a "realist". Furthermore, I don't apprectiate you accusing me of 'moral superiority.' Unless you've met or talked to me at any length (which you haven't), you have no idea what I think or believe unless I've explicitly explained it here. So to assume that about me is not only incorrect, but insulting as well (not to mention what 'they' say about assuming).


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Reply #40 posted 07/19/08 11:15pm

Genesia

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DevotedPuppy said:

Genesia said:

Sounds to me like you're a cynic...but trying to pass it off as some sort of moral superiority.



I am a cynic, only I call it being a "realist". Furthermore, I don't apprectiate you accusing me of 'moral superiority.' Unless you've met or talked to me at any length (which you haven't), you have no idea what I think or believe unless I've explicitly explained it here. So to assume that about me is not only incorrect, but insulting as well (not to mention what 'they' say about assuming).


peace


Except that you do think you're morally superior. That's what this entire thread is about. You think you're better than poor, ignorant schlubs like your co-worker, who are too stupid to know that they shouldn't be impressed or excited at meeting people like Laura Bush. Or the president (of any administration). Or the Rockettes, for that matter. The fact that you are "disgusted" with the co-worker for posting pictures of the event proves it.

Do I know you personally? Nope. But the things people write speak volumes - even if they don't think they do.
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Reply #41 posted 07/22/08 12:58am

Anxiety

Genesia said:

DevotedPuppy said:



I am a cynic, only I call it being a "realist". Furthermore, I don't apprectiate you accusing me of 'moral superiority.' Unless you've met or talked to me at any length (which you haven't), you have no idea what I think or believe unless I've explicitly explained it here. So to assume that about me is not only incorrect, but insulting as well (not to mention what 'they' say about assuming).


peace


Except that you do think you're morally superior. That's what this entire thread is about. You think you're better than poor, ignorant schlubs like your co-worker, who are too stupid to know that they shouldn't be impressed or excited at meeting people like Laura Bush. Or the president (of any administration). Or the Rockettes, for that matter. The fact that you are "disgusted" with the co-worker for posting pictures of the event proves it.

Do I know you personally? Nope. But the things people write speak volumes - even if they don't think they do.


but by making such a detailed accusation of her alleged moral superiority, aren't you doing the same thing you're accusing her of doing?

of course, the same could be said for me accusing you of moral superiority by way of accusing DP of moral superiority.

oh god MAKE IT STOP nuts
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Reply #42 posted 07/22/08 12:59am

Ocean

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I'm trying to imagine a celebrity (or even government official) I dislike so much that I would be appalled having my photo taken with them...none come to mind. I guess I don't put enough energy or emotion into famous people in order to be effected too much either way

exactly confused
you all read the change your mind about a celeb thread.
we don't know these people enought to know we don't like them as people.
I don't even really LIKE any celebs.

ACTUALLY I thought of one I don't like

that nasty Gretel Killeen mad she was mean to me.
I remember u saying u didn't like her but how was she mean to u hun eek
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Reply #43 posted 07/22/08 2:56am

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ZombieKitten said:

Byron said:

I'm trying to imagine a celebrity (or even government official) I dislike so much that I would be appalled having my photo taken with them...none come to mind. I guess I don't put enough energy or emotion into famous people in order to be effected too much either way

exactly confused
you all read the change your mind about a celeb thread.
we don't know these people enought to know we don't like them as people.
I don't even really LIKE any celebs.

ACTUALLY I thought of one I don't like

that nasty Gretel Killeen mad she was mean to me.


lol She comes across as the biggest snubby bitch ever. I remember seeing her when she was Big Bro host and fuck she was so rude to the contestants when they came out of the house
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Reply #44 posted 07/22/08 2:57am

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Nope.
In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular.
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Reply #45 posted 07/22/08 5:10am

ZombieKitten

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ZombieKitten said:


exactly confused
you all read the change your mind about a celeb thread.
we don't know these people enought to know we don't like them as people.
I don't even really LIKE any celebs.

ACTUALLY I thought of one I don't like

that nasty Gretel Killeen mad she was mean to me.


lol She comes across as the biggest snubby bitch ever. I remember seeing her when she was Big Bro host and fuck she was so rude to the contestants when they came out of the house

when I was on Rove, she breezed into the green room and said "so, you are the FANS" and sneered, with the biggest look of disgust EVER.
eeeew
I had to sit next to her for an hour in the make-up room, it really took a whole hour to fix her face, I was just there because the girl doing me didn't want to move on to Augie March, because seriously they had not showered in weeks ill
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Reply #46 posted 07/22/08 5:16am

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i don't think it would but i guess it would depend on my line of work.

if it was a part of my job to have my picture taken with famous/important people then i guess i would kind of have to do it.

however, since that is not a part of my job my answer would have to be no.
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Reply #47 posted 07/22/08 5:19am

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DevotedPuppy said:

Several of my co-workers recently had to go to the White House for a work event. Now considering I work for an arts related, non-profit organization in New York City, there is a good probability that 99% of the people who went are not fans of W. or his administration. He was not at the event, but the First Lady was. I was disgusted to learn that one of my co-workers has posted photos of herself with Laura Bush on her Facebook account. I think this is:

    a. in very bad taste (not to mention one of our interns last summer got fired for blogging about one of my co-workers who is "famous", so isn't this similar?)
    b. beyond hypocritical (because I'm fairly sure this girl is not a W. administration fan).



I don't care if it is the First Lady--her husband is the worst US President in recent history and his administration has made a mockery of the Office and wrecked havoc on the "free" world--why would you want your photo taken with her?


So Orgers, I ask you:

    -would you have your photo taken with someone whom you dislike or disagree with what they stand for just because they are "famous"?

    -for those of you who have, why did you do it?





*Mods, please don't move this to P&R--it is not about politics, it is about whether people would hypothetically compromise their principles around celebrities.



I could shake the President's hand which of course someone would take a picture but I would not pose in a hug or handshake to suggest likeability, endorsement, or making nice. I would try to get out of a group photo but as a team, I would take the picture because there is no I in team. Plus a team shot doesn't mean I have to talk to him or shake his hand.
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Reply #48 posted 07/22/08 5:24am

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Nope I wouldn't. As an example, I went with my boss(who is also my close friend) to a Bret Micheals concert close to where we work. Now I am not a fan of his or Poison, but she is. I found out there was going to be an after party in Seattle and bought us tickets not telling her because I wanted it to be an early birthday suprise.

We went to the concert, which was fun watching her have a blast. Then went to the after party, where he was there taking pictures with the fans and signing autographs. We waited in line, finally it was her turn. She got her ticket signed, I took her picture with her camera and mine. Her gave her a big hug and thanked her for coming to the show. I shook his hand,thanked him for his performance and was getting ready to walk off when he asks...." Don't you want a picture with me?" I looked at him smile and said...."No thanks,I'm good but thank you anyway". He looked like this eek it was priceless!
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Reply #49 posted 07/22/08 7:11am

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eVeRsOlEsA said:

Nope I wouldn't. As an example, I went with my boss(who is also my close friend) to a Bret Micheals concert close to where we work. Now I am not a fan of his or Poison, but she is. I found out there was going to be an after party in Seattle and bought us tickets not telling her because I wanted it to be an early birthday suprise.

We went to the concert, which was fun watching her have a blast. Then went to the after party, where he was there taking pictures with the fans and signing autographs. We waited in line, finally it was her turn. She got her ticket signed, I took her picture with her camera and mine. Her gave her a big hug and thanked her for coming to the show. I shook his hand,thanked him for his performance and was getting ready to walk off when he asks...." Don't you want a picture with me?" I looked at him smile and said...."No thanks,I'm good but thank you anyway". He looked like this eek it was priceless!

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Reply #50 posted 07/22/08 7:17am

kcwm

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ZombieKitten said:

kcwm said:



lol She comes across as the biggest snubby bitch ever. I remember seeing her when she was Big Bro host and fuck she was so rude to the contestants when they came out of the house

when I was on Rove, she breezed into the green room and said "so, you are the FANS" and sneered, with the biggest look of disgust EVER.
eeeew
I had to sit next to her for an hour in the make-up room, it really took a whole hour to fix her face, I was just there because the girl doing me didn't want to move on to Augie March, because seriously they had not showered in weeks ill



Why do I find that not surprising
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Reply #51 posted 07/22/08 7:19am

ZombieKitten

kcwm said:

ZombieKitten said:


when I was on Rove, she breezed into the green room and said "so, you are the FANS" and sneered, with the biggest look of disgust EVER.
eeeew
I had to sit next to her for an hour in the make-up room, it really took a whole hour to fix her face, I was just there because the girl doing me didn't want to move on to Augie March, because seriously they had not showered in weeks ill



Why do I find that not surprising

well now you know for sure nod
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Reply #52 posted 07/23/08 5:01pm

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eVeRsOlEsA said:

Nope I wouldn't. As an example, I went with my boss(who is also my close friend) to a Bret Micheals concert close to where we work. Now I am not a fan of his or Poison, but she is. I found out there was going to be an after party in Seattle and bought us tickets not telling her because I wanted it to be an early birthday suprise.

We went to the concert, which was fun watching her have a blast. Then went to the after party, where he was there taking pictures with the fans and signing autographs. We waited in line, finally it was her turn. She got her ticket signed, I took her picture with her camera and mine. Her gave her a big hug and thanked her for coming to the show. I shook his hand,thanked him for his performance and was getting ready to walk off when he asks...." Don't you want a picture with me?" I looked at him smile and said...."No thanks,I'm good but thank you anyway". He looked like this eek it was priceless!
You are freakin' awesome. lol
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