MEL'S MOVIE ALSO AROUSES POLITICAL 'PASSION'

New York Post ^ | 2/29/04 | DEBORAH ORIN

[kattracks]

February 29, 2004 -- Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" has become such a huge phenomenon so fast that campaign analysts are starting to ponder political fallout on the 2004 election - and some Democrats have got the jitters. "Whenever religion becomes a central topic of discussion, Democrats don't do so well, and now it's really out there," said a Democratic activist, who thinks the film links into concern on gay marriage and even Janet Jackson's breast flash.

[Texasforever]

Well, Mel can always run for President in 2008.

I don't believe he could being Australian by birth but it would be a hoot to have a Mel/Arnold ticket.

[b9]

Actually, Mel was born in New York, I'm pretty sure.

[Texasforever]

I didn't know that.

[Mo1]

The Democratic strategist also noted that the movie offers a Catholic perspective, and Kerry is Catholic.

Kerry may have been raised a Catholic .. but he works against all the catholic beliefs

[longtermmemmory]

Mel for the NY Senate 2006?

[longtermmemmory]

I agree, but if your event horizon is three years out, I can see it happeing. (starting not finishing)

[onyx]

Just barely! My eyes are all droopy :'-( How 'bout you?

My sleep is so screwed up. I am antsy and want to go running but the hour is late and I am afraid to go out at night alone. :)

[Ophiucus]

From article:

Aides say Bush wants to see "The Passion" and probably will. The White House has a private movie theater and wife Laura has said she'd "like to see it."

By contrast, when Democratic front-runner John Kerry was asked if he wanted to see it, he replied cautiously, "I don't know" and added that he's "concerned" the film's portrayal of Jews could fuel anti-Semitism.

That made me laugh. A clearer contrast couldn't have been made if it had been scripted.

[b9]

Running?!
You've gotta be kidding...I haven't been to bed yet.

Deadlines. I've never met a deadline I didn't like, but then again, I've never met a deadline! (Don't ask me who said that, I wish I knew)

[b9]

Mel for the NY Senate 2006?

YES!!!
I can see the bumper stickers now:

WWHH
what would Hillary Hate (with a Passion?)
MEL GIBSON for NY Senate 2006

[onyx]

I haven't been to bed yet either.

I'd like to go run to wear myself out.

OOOOOOOH that's good: WWHH (with a passion).

You are so clever and talented.

[DB]

Mel was born in the US and is an American.

[b9]

Yaaaawn...
Ni-Nite, friend...
have a good run, but pleeeease wait til dawn... or at least pack a scalpel!

[onyx]

Birth Name: Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson
Birthdate: January 3, 1956
Birthplace: Peekskill, NY

[onyx]

Nite. I guess I'll go soon also.

[b9]

1956?!!!
He's just a kid! a very rich kid LOL

[jimfree]

But a Democratic strategist says the movie poses real risks for Bush in an election where he hopes to win over swing Catholics - as well as Jews who may be concerned about a film that seems to blame them for the Crucifixion.

"For him to be critical of the movie is to do some damage with his base, and to be uncritical is to do some damage with a group he's trying to move into - winning over Catholics could conflict with winning Jews," the strategist said.

What ridiculous tripe. The movie will have little impact on the election. The box office numbers will do the usual and dampen any negatives associated with the movie.

[onyx]

1956 = a kid? OKAY. No arguement here.

[BigSkyFreeper]

If your off to dreamland, then I shall bid you a good night until we see each other again. :)

[b9]

LOL
(that doesn't mean "little ol' lady"!!!)