Comments on: The Politico’s Ben Smith Is Clueless

By: Diamond LeGrande

Diamond LeGrande — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:56:43 +0000

Does anyone hear “Sirius” and NOT think of the 1990s Chicago Bulls? (Well, I sometimes think of Dark Side of the Moon as well, but that’s in addition and I like tangents and Pink Floyd more than I like just about anything else.)

By: C.S.Strowbridge

C.S.Strowbridge — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 21:20:56 +0000

“Anyhow, does anyone think political speeches and rallies are any less choreographed and stage-managed than WWE events or a football halftime show?”

Hell no. In fact, I would assume political events are more choreographed.

By: David Bennett

David Bennett — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:45:41 +0000

I was going to say, he’s being criticized for a World Wildlife Federation-style entrance? Good catch on the WWE, Oliver.

Anyhow, does anyone think political speeches and rallies are any less choreographed and stage-managed than WWE events or a football halftime show?

By: C.S.Strowbridge

C.S.Strowbridge — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 16:56:44 +0000

“If you can only criticize him for his less than one sentence description of the candidates ENTRANCE then he must being doing something right.”

Wow, you are fucking stupid.

He made a mistake and was criticized for it. This is not something for him to be proud of.

By: fredfarkle

fredfarkle — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:02:31 +0000

If you can only criticize him for his less than one sentence description of the candidates ENTRANCE then he must being doing something right.

Pretty stupid spending that much time combing for clips just to make this point…lets see if I can get this right..

“There’s got to be a constant rhythm in his head saying “breathe in… ok, breathe out… ok, breathe in”.

Ok Oliver, now exhale…..

By: Randy Brown

Randy Brown — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 14:35:44 +0000

Ah, for the good old days when, wrestlers, sports teams and politicians didn’t need entrance music and videos.

Bruno Sammartino didn’t need such frills. All he had to do was lumber into MSG, or the Baltimore Civic Center, or wherever – preferably with manager Arnold Skoaland in tow carrying the WWWF title belt over his shoulder – and the crowd would “pop” like crazy. Bob Backlund – maligned as he is today, Bobby was loved in his time – ran into the hall, towel around his neck, Skoaland again behind, and the earth would shake. Even a killer heel (villain) like Billy Graham, the early Hulk Hogan, or post-Bruno Larry Zbyszko could get massive, if negative, heat as soon as he appeared in the runway.

IMHO, the best “modern” ring entrances are The Road Warriors (NWA, 1980s, to the tune of Black Sabbath’s “Iron Man”); Ric Flair (NWA/WCW, 1980s-1990s, “Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)”; “Hollywood” Hogan (WCW-NWO, 1996-97, Hendrix’ “Voodoo Child [A Slight Return]“); and Booker T/The Gangstas (ECW, late 1990s, whatever that rap song was that played throughout their entire matches!).

By: Benny

Benny — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:10:25 +0000

I agree with you, but for a different reason. He was shilling for Clinton tonight, and she did not deliver. Edwards and Obama were the best speakers for the people tonight at the JJ Dinner. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4rqysXGj0o Pelosi was the loser of the night. She was downright awful. Illinois won over Ohio State. What will be the outcome of the Pokes-Redskins game?