Will Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson ever run for office?

[Prowler]

I mean, he is a rich guy who is mostly consensual among people and also seems to never get involved in scandals that hurt his personal image. He's also a great speaker and very charismatic. Not to mention a much more sympathetic guy than either Hilary or Trump.

"But he's an actor!" well so was Ronald Reagan. And, at least, The Rock is a good actor.

Politically speaking, The Rock claims to be a Republican, but he has voted for Obama, meaning he's most likely not a radical when it comes to either side. he seems like a sensible person.

So... does America need The Rock to lay the smacketh down on her candy ass?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I thought this was gonna be a CyberCubed thread :lol:

"But he's an actor!" well so was Ronald Reagan.

Don't forget about Arnold!

[Prowler]

I thought this was gonna be a CyberCubed thread :lol:
...to be honest, it does come across as one. :lol: Oh how embarrassing!

I thought this was gonna be a CyberCubed thread :lol:



Don't forget about Arnold!
Right. But he was just Governor.

[CyberCubed]

Since when do actors in the entertainment industry run for president?

...

Oh.

[Prowler]

Since when do actors in the entertainment industry run for president?

...

Oh.
Would you, per chance, vote for The Rock?

[CyberCubed]

I don't know anything about politics and since I don't watch wrestling all I know of him is the few movies I've seen him in, and whatever I hear online.

So I guess....maybe? I am as uneducated on the subject as most fellow Americans.

[The Deadman]

No, and he shouldnt run for President.

[Prowler]

I don't know anything about politics and since I don't watch wrestling all I know of him is the few movies I've seen him in, and whatever I hear online.

So I guess....maybe? I am as uneducated on the subject as most fellow Americans.
He doesn't talk much about his views, from what I gather, but he seems to identify himself as a Republican, despite having voted for Obama. So who knows.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

You line Johnson up against ANY of the candyasses running this year, and I'm all for it.

[Krutch]

I'm Canadian, so, I can't vote.

But President Rock would entertain the sh*t out of us.

[Prowler]

You line Johnson up against ANY of the candyasses running this year, and I'm all for it.
I wanted him to run against Obama in 2012. Imagine a debate between Obama and The Rock. I could not handle the awesomeness of it.

[CyberCubed]

I wanted him to run against Obama in 2012. Imagine a debate between Obama and The Rock. I could not handle the awesomeness of it.

Do they have anything in common besides both being black?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Do they have anything in common besides both being black?

And awesome. Don't forget awesome.

[CyberCubed]

I am a huge fan of Obama. I voted for him twice. I would vote for him a third time if I could.

Obama is the greatest president we've had since FDR.

[Krutch]

If The Rock ever goes for presidency, he should commit to being in character 100 percent of the time. Begin every public speech with "FINALLY!... The Rock... HAS COME BACK!...." and end with "IF YA SMELLLLLLL" and have his music hits.

Just...total commitment.

He should also wear cut off T-Shirts with catchphrases like "Nukes To Asses"

[plastroncafe]

One step closer....
sGUNPMPrxvA

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

One step closer....
sGUNPMPrxvA

Still a better option than Trump.

[ToTheNines]

You line Johnson up against ANY of the candyasses running this year, and I'm all for it.

He should run as a Libertarian and take Gary as his VP. Johnson and Johnson 2020.

I don't know anything about politics and since I don't watch wrestling all I know of him is the few movies I've seen him in, and whatever I hear online.

So I guess....maybe? I am as uneducated on the subject as most fellow Americans.

...

I am a huge fan of Obama. I voted for him twice. I would vote for him a third time if I could.

Obama is the greatest president we've had since FDR.

**** yerself.

One step closer....
sGUNPMPrxvA

Lmao, zinggg.

[plastroncafe]

Still a better option than Trump.

Camacho's presidency is the administration that plants crave!

[BubblyShell22]

I hate politics and refuse to vote because of said hatred. But if he did win, that would be hilarious on so many levels.

And, Cubed, he's half black and half Samoan.

[CyberCubed]

People don't like Obama now? I thought he was a fairly good president. I mean we sat through 8 years of Bush, and now we're dealing with Trump or Hilary.

How can anyone complain about Obama? He was a saint in comparison.

[plastroncafe]

People don't like Obama now? I thought he was a fairly good president. I mean we sat through 8 years of Bush, and now we're dealing with Trump or Hilary.

How can anyone complain about Obama? He was a saint in comparison.

Racists never liked Obama. Sometimes they're confused with people.

[ToTheNines]

I was criticizing you more than I was Obama. The juxtaposition of your first post talking about how you literally know nothing about politics with your second post featuring you getting on your knees for the guy gets me every time.

But he's a good guy. He's a Democrat, so I have some fundamental differences with him. I'm really disappointed that we never got out of the Middle East, but that's not all on him.

I also disapprove of his occasional habit of overstepping his boundaries. I'm not even saying I disagreed with the calls, but that sets an ugly precedent for the next guy... and look who's moving in the White House next year...

But like I said, I think he's a cool guy. Really smart, kinda geeky, very funny. I took his daughters whitewater rafting once. True story.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

People don't like Obama now?

What do you mean by "people"?
No matter who the President is, there are going to be sizable portions of the population who dislike the President because of differing opinions or values.

I get that it's popular to like President Obama, but don't be shocked that there are "people" who don't.

As for me - I think his heart is in the right place, and he seems like a nice enough guy, but as ToTheNines said - the precedents he had set with his flagrant disregard for basic Presidential boundaries has bothered quite a few people. Myself included.

True story.

Pics or it didn't happen! :lol:

How'd that come about?

[ToTheNines]

Pics or it didn't happen! :lol:

How'd that come about?

Well pictures weren't allowed, but the Secret Service guy in my boat gave me this.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A11MeOECMAA4f7s.jpg

It was a really cool day. I could go on and on about it. Here's the article. I wasn't featured, as the girls were in different boats on either side of mine.

http://www.journal-news.net/page/content.detail/id/584211/Obama-girls-raft-local-river.html?nav=5006

[CyberCubed]

That article is dated 2012 which was 4 years ago. You did this when you were only 20?

[Shark_Blade]

He's a better candidate than Trump and Hillary atm.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Wow; Tothenines just become that much cooler. :tcool:

[ToTheNines]

That article is dated 2012 which was 4 years ago. You did this when you were only 20?

21. A lot of guides start at 18.

Wow; Tothenines just become that much cooler. :tcool:

What do I have to do to become the coolest?

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

What do I have to do to become the coolest?

Kill me and hide the body? :trazz:

[ToTheNines]

Kill me and hide the body? :trazz:

I'm content with my current ranking of coolness, in that case.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I'll do it.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I'm content with my current ranking of coolness, in that case.

I appreciate it!

I'll do it.

Well, I can see how little our friendship means to you... :tsad:

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Well, I can see how little our friendship means to you... :tsad:

Friendship is secondary to being the coolest person in the world!

[plastroncafe]

Yeah, you've really kind of painted yourself into a corner with this one, Cylon.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Friendship is secondary to being the coolest person in the world!

Yeah, you've really kind of painted yourself into a corner with this one, Cylon.

And people wonder why I always sit with my back to a wall...

[MsMarvelDuckie]

So if he kills Cylons, and I kill HIM, what does that make MY coolness rating....?

[plastroncafe]

So if he kills Cylons, and I kill HIM, what does that make MY coolness rating....?

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
http://i.makeagif.com/media/7-19-2015/kM6luE.gif

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Roflmfao!!!!

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

So if he kills Cylons, and I kill HIM, what does that make MY coolness rating....?

My avenger?

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
http://i.makeagif.com/media/7-19-2015/kM6luE.gif

So I guess now would be a good time to increase my life insurance benefits? Let my wife live out her widowhood in style?

[MsMarvelDuckie]

My avenger?



So I guess now would be a good time to increase my life insurance benefits? Let my wife live out her widowhood in style?

Hmm.... An Avenger- I like that.

At the minimum, you might consider a taser or home security.....

[CyberCubed]

You know I can't stop but realize how much the President's have sucked over the last...30 years?

George Bush Sr = sucked

Bill Clinton = got sucked, but he was a pretty good president

George Bush = sucked hard

Obama = Chill dude

Trump/Hilary = ....


Going before that is before my time, so I don't know much about Reagan, Ford, etc.

[ToTheNines]

You skipped Jimmy Carter.

[plastroncafe]

You know I can't stop but realize how much the President's have sucked over the last...30 years?

George Bush Sr = sucked

Bill Clinton = got sucked, but he was a pretty good president

George Bush = sucked hard

Obama = Chill dude

Trump/Hilary = ....


Going before that is before my time, so I don't know much about Reagon, Ford, etc.

Don't let the history revisionists fool you,
Reagan sucked.

[ZariusTwo]

Yay I get to quote two of my favourite things

"Martin Luthor King murdered, JFK murdered, Gandi murdered, John Lennon murdered, Reagan...wounded"

You skipped Jimmy Carter.

He's history's greatest monster!

[CyberCubed]

Besides Nixon, John F Kennedy, and FDR, I really don't know or remember anything about any of the other presidents during the 1900's. Its been too long since I've been out of school and unless you look up this stuff regularly you're not going to remember.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Don't let the history revisionists fool you,
Reagan sucked.

Don't let the history revisionists fool you, EVERYBODY sucked. :tlol:

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

He's history's greatest monster!

NOBODY remembers Jimmy Carter. Except for the Iranian hostage thing... not a great legacy.

And peanuts. :tlol: And calling Barry O "boy" when he was running. But in his defense, Carter's 103. He calls EVERYBODY boy.

Besides Nixon, John F Kennedy, and FDR, I really don't know or remember anything about any of the other presidents during the 1900's. Its been too long since I've been out of school and unless you look up this stuff regularly you're not going to remember.

You really aren't much of a history buff, are you?

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED. You insensitive chipmunk.

[plastroncafe]

Don't let the history revisionists fool you, EVERYBODY sucked. :tlol:

I don't know man, that Washington guy was pretty kick ass.
If you overlook the fact that he owned human beings, I mean.

[CyberCubed]

I don't know man, that Washington guy was pretty kick ass.
If you overlook the fact that he owned human beings, I mean.

Washington could never tell a lie and he apologized for chopping down the cherry tree.

[plastroncafe]

He never lied about owning slaves.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I don't know man, that Washington guy was pretty kick ass.
If you overlook the fact that he owned human beings, I mean.

Yeah, but he was insecure about his receding hairline. Wouldn't stop wearing a wig.

And again, I saw... WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED!!!

[ToTheNines]

Thomas Fugging Jefferson. Y'all don't even know.

And yes, Reagan sucked. PC is right there. Lincoln sucked, public school curriculum be damned.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Thomas Fugging Jefferson. Y'all don't even know.

And yes, Reagan sucked. PC is right there. Lincoln sucked, public school curriculum be damned.

Hey, Jefferson had rocking taste in architecture. Monticello is aces.

I say all presidents sucked. Except Roosevelt, because he was a badass. I'm still scared to criticize him over a century later for fear he'll kick my ass.

WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT DESERVES TO BE REMEMBERED!!!!

[CyberCubed]

So why does America honor its Presidents when about 80% of them were either crap or did nothing of significance?

[plastroncafe]

Cognitive Dissonance (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance)

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

So why does America honor its Presidents when about 80% of them were either crap or did nothing of significance?

You can go through and find something good and something bad about each President. You just gotta dig.

[plastroncafe]

You can go through and find something good and something bad about each President. You just gotta dig.

Except for Jackson.
There was NOTHING good about that jaghole.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Except for Jackson.
There was NOTHING good about that jaghole.

I am now determined to prove you wrong. But all my President reference books are at home... so, TO WIKIPEDIA!!!!!!

EDIT: Waitaminute, I don't even need Wikipedia. He's on the $20 bill. The more Jacksons I have, the happier I am.

DO YOU DISAGREE!? :tgrin:

[plastroncafe]

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/respawnables/images/f/f2/Just-bring-it-o.gif

(It's even on topic! I'm so proud of myself!)

Update:
He hated paper money, so he as a person would not want you to have that $20.
See? Villain of the highest order!

[ToTheNines]

Except for Jackson.
There was NOTHING good about that jaghole.

LMAO... I love when rightys use Jackson in their rants about Democrats, funny stuff.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

Actual facts: he recognized the Republic of Texas as U.S. President. He also fought a duel over his wife's honor, so that's cool. I mean, "duel" is old-timey speak for "Gentleman's Murder" but still... kinda cool.

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/respawnables/images/f/f2/Just-bring-it-o.gif

(It's even on topic! I'm so proud of myself!)

Update:
He hated paper money, so he as a person would not want you to have that $20.
See? Villain of the highest order!

Hell, LOTS of people don't want me to have more money. :tlol: He can get in line.

"Thanks, Federal Reserve!"

[TheSkeletonMan939]

Actual facts: he recognized the Republic of Texas as U.S. President. He also fought a duel over his wife's honor, so that's cool. I mean, "duel" is old-timey speak for "Gentleman's Murder" but still... kinda cool.

Duels didn't often end in murder, I don't think. Mostly the act of showing up was enough to prove/defend one's honor. Then they'd shake hands and go get a drink together! :tsmile:

Even those Jackson was a butthead, he was pretty awesome.

My favorite Andrew Jackson story is when someone tried to assassinate him with two guns on the Capitol steps. The would-be assassin pointed his first gun and pulled the trigger; it jammed. Then he pointed the second gun at Jackson -- that one jammed too. Jackson's response was to beat the crap outta the guy with his cane.

Another cool Jackson moment was when he continued to fight the War of 1812 after it had ended! Even though the Americans and British had officially signed a peace treaty, news traveled so slowly in those days that almost a month later Jackson still hadn't received word that it was all over (neither had the British he fought against in battle).

[CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy]

I'll tell you what, I learned a whole bunch about President Harding from watching "Last Week Tonight". :twink: :tshifty:

[plastroncafe]

Duels didn't often end in murder, I don't think. Mostly the act of showing up was enough to prove/defend one's honor. Then they'd shake hands and go get a drink together! :tsmile:


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[snake]

What's wrong with Jackson now? Sure he was kind of a dick to native americans, but who wasn't back then?

[TheSkeletonMan939]

What's wrong with Jackson now?

He was horrible with money. Horrible. His financial advisor (or something like that) so vehemently opposed his financial policies that Jackson had to fire him. The new guy Jackson hired similarly refused to do anything Jackson told him because it would guarantee economic suicide - Jackson fired him too.

[Cure]

I'm learning a lot about history today. Thanks, Technodrome collective.

[snake]

He was horrible with money. Horrible. His financial advisor (or something like that) so vehemently opposed his financial policies that Jackson had to fire him. The new guy Jackson hired similarly refused to do anything Jackson told him because it would guarantee economic suicide - Jackson fired him too.

Ironically he hated the banks :lol:

He threw awesome white house lawn parties though

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I'm learning a lot about history today. Thanks, Technodrome collective.

Lots of people think history is boring, but I think that's a result of watered-down textbook drivel being the main tool to get kids to learn it. The details are always more interesting because then history transforms from stories about dead guys to ones about people who loved, laughed, and lived not so differently than we do today.

[Cure]

Yeah, I can agree. I slept through all my history classes.

Cheating, kids. It works.

[snake]

Lots of people think history is boring, but I think that's a result of watered-down textbook drivel being the main tool to get kids to learn it. The details are always more interesting because then history transforms from stories about dead guys to ones about people who loved, laughed, and lived not so differently than we do today.

I've been the opposite my entire life. Love history. I'm a huge fan of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome

[plastroncafe]

Lots of people think history is boring, but I think that's a result of watered-down textbook drivel being the main tool to get kids to learn it. The details are always more interesting because then history transforms from stories about dead guys to ones about people who loved, laughed, and lived not so differently than we do today.

There's a great book called Lies My Teacher Told Me (https://www.amazon.com/Lies-My-Teacher-Told-Everything/dp/0684818868/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1472166744&sr=8-2&keywords=lies+my+teacher+told+me) by James W. Loewen that I love that tackles why this happens.

The short version:
Blame Texas.

The largest grade/high school text book market gets to dictate which version of anything, and no one is bigger than Texas.

Of course...this may have changed since the book was published/since I've read it...

[TheSkeletonMan939]

I think Junior year of high school was the first time I actually enjoyed history. That was the first time we actually were taught solid American history.
I remember freshmen and sophomore years were these BS classes about the history of the world at large and how everything connects (it doesn't).

[Prowler]

Don't let the history revisionists fool you,
Reagan sucked.
Good ol' 70s-80s where Conservatism and Christian Democracy ruled Europe and the USA. At least heavy metal came out of it!

I've been the opposite my entire life. Love history. I'm a huge fan of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
Same. History is great. It teaches us how we got into our current situation.

I think Junior year of high school was the first time I actually enjoyed history. That was the first time we actually were taught solid American history.
I remember freshmen and sophomore years were these BS classes about the history of the world at large and how everything connects (it doesn't).
I've always liked history, but was a bit too lazy to study for it properly. Plus, ou write a lot in history tests and exams. My hand hurt after my uni admission history exam, ouch.

I hated my history teacher up until 8th-9th grade.

[Prowler]

The Rock vs. Donald Trump in 2020? Wouldn't that be something?

Trump already was at a WrestleMania. Surely he can be at another one, considering him and Vince McMahon are good buddies.