Barack Obama

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There are plenty of black comics. What we need are more black elder statesmen. Aristus Apr 2015 #1

totally agree, I would love that! nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #2

i have said repeatedly that he should have a talk show. mopinko Apr 2015 #3

yes he'd be an excellent talk show host steve2470 Apr 2015 #4

afaik, that rumor is only coming from one source- mopinko Apr 2015 #5

I read something about Holder ... sheshe2 Apr 2015 #6

Black comics and talk-show hosts are a dime a dozen. Black elder statesmen are like diamonds... Hekate Apr 2015 #7

Aristus

(66,380 posts)

1. There are plenty of black comics. What we need are more black elder statesmen.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 10:54 PM

Apr 2015

Colin Powell blew his chance to be one with fifteen minutes and a vial.

Besides, what would be cooler than a black Chief Justice?

steve2470

(37,457 posts)

2. totally agree, I would love that! nt

Reply to Aristus (Reply #1)

Mon Apr 27, 2015, 10:56 PM

Apr 2015

mopinko

(70,112 posts)

3. i have said repeatedly that he should have a talk show.

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Tue Apr 28, 2015, 08:48 AM

Apr 2015

may seem like a big step down, but just think about it. how cool would it be for him to have experts on to take down the republican lies du jour. and nothing destroys a thug like laughing at them.
he could be the next jon stewart. sorta.

there was a rumor around chicago recently that they plan to live in new york. i hope that means he is hoping to have some sort of media presence.
i also hope it is not true. there is plenty of media in chicago. oprah's studio is up for grabs.

steve2470

(37,457 posts)

4. yes he'd be an excellent talk show host

Reply to mopinko (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 28, 2015, 08:52 AM

Apr 2015

I've read the rumors about New York also.

mopinko

(70,112 posts)

5. afaik, that rumor is only coming from one source-

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #4)

Tue Apr 28, 2015, 08:56 AM

Apr 2015

sun times gossip columnist michael sneed.
i am a little disturbed that the library decision has yet to come down. there is another rumor that it will be here in chicago. but part of the sneed rumor was that ny was getting the library.
everything is in place here for the library. hoping to hear soon.

i have a plan to be a docent if it is here. i really need a hobby.

sheshe2

(83,785 posts)

6. I read something about Holder ...

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 12:36 AM

Apr 2015

and PBO.

Holder is going to pursue racial inequality. PBO...may join. Sorry haven't been able to find the article.

They will be doing stellar stuff.

I am in awe to see the next chapter.

Hekate

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7. Black comics and talk-show hosts are a dime a dozen. Black elder statesmen are like diamonds...

Reply to steve2470 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2015, 08:12 PM

Apr 2015

Rare and brilliant. That, to me, is Barack Obama: an elder statesman, rare and brilliant.

DUers do mention the SCOTUS, but that is a whole different lifestyle than what he's used to. I think he'd be good at that gig, but would he want it? Also, first there has to be an opening, then a nomination, then getting it through Congress.