Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who is considering whether to run for president, said on Tuesday the personal lives of White House hopefuls shouldn't become an issue in the 2008 campaign.
I think this is an excellent idea. Just think of the positive qualities of an individual we miss when we allow our petty, little, conservative mores get in the way. For instance, we should consider the following people to be our country’s next leader based on their true qualifications and NOT of their “personal lives”:
Simon Cowell would be a great leader of our nation. I mean, this guy can really put together a total gig ! Let’s not piddle with the fact he’s an insensitive, overbearing, obnoxious, Brit that only wears one of two tee-shirts. What about Al Gore ? I mean he would already be our leader if he wouldn’t have gotten “robbed” of it last go around. With him at the helm his vast understanding of the scientific, delicate, planetary balance of the thermodynamic principles would guarantee our long range survival as a nation as well as the world. Who cares if the guy doesn’t follow any of his own rules for thermal control – just as long as his temperature police see that YOU do. Then there is Dr. Timothy Leary, PhD Psychologist, philosopher, explorer, teacher, optimist, author and revolutionary avatar of the mind. His grasp of wisdom could move our nation into vistas of understanding yet to be imagined even though the guy was the druggie god of the 60’s and (my bad) he’s dead…but would it really matter ? His personal life should not be in the mix, people ! Of course, the list goes on of so many others like Snoop Dogg, The Exterminator, Ted Kennedy, Lex Luthor and Bin Laden who have hidden traits that could guide our nation into greatness if we would only get their personal lives out of the picture. So thank you Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich for sharing with us your view – magnificent !
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