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Sean Astin, Congressman?
« on: January 31, 2005, 09:30:26 pm »
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Check it out you guys!
http://www.usaweekend.com/05_issues/050130/050130sag_extra.html
Astin, 33, the son of actors Patty Duke and John Astin, tells us being part of the Oscar favorite "The Lord of the Rings" gave him "access to people or places that were inaccessible." He's written a book and is at work on another. He has two major miniseries coming up.
He was appointed to President Bush's Council on Service and Civic Participation and volunteered for John Kerry. And he's considering a run for Congress.
He could be an awsome congressman! He would definitly rule on the filibuster technique. And he's wrinting ANOTHER book? Jeeze! I hope it's not another biography. He must reeeaaaally like to write.
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2005, 04:13:24 am »
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yay go sean!!!!. i cant wait to see another book!!!.to sean pleaseeee go to iowa for the book promo. 
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #3 on: February 01, 2005, 11:05:49 am »
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Forgive me for being so dim and I am ashamed of my lack of education but could someone explain what a congressman is please? 
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #5 on: February 01, 2005, 04:09:21 pm »
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Heyy, that's really good. Go Sean!
"He was appointed to President Bush's Council on Service and Civic Participation and volunteered for John Kerry."
Wait, so is he a republican, or a democrat?
Or does he not care? 
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2005, 11:05:01 pm »
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Yep, Joanie is absolutely right. Sean does mention in his book that he is a Democrat but, as Joanie says, more to the center of things. He also does mention several times that he has political aspirations. And, yes, the council he is on is bi-partisan. As Joanie says, it would be a very, very tough job. In one way I kind of hate to see him go into politics because he will make far more enemies than one does in acting but...if he chooses to run...I wish him the best.
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2005, 12:27:12 pm »
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Thankyou 
I'm doing genral studies in school which is Science, Politics and Religion. I'm finding Politics very interesting. Next year I will have to vote so I suppose it's useful to know what it all means!
It's interesting to see how UK and US politics are different.
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2005, 10:08:26 pm »
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well pardon me for being a sour grape here, but im just skeptical about actors going into politics, ex:arnold s.
i guess its a little narrow minded but still, but its just the way i feel
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2005, 10:48:17 pm »
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I'm pretty interested in politics myself going back to when I was a kid. I always watched the State of the Union speeches and debates, etc.
It's not too uncommon for actors to go into politics. Arnold is just one example, but there are others:
Sonny Bono and Fred (can't remember his last name) who was on The Love Boat (dating myself here..).
Anyways, I think Sean would be good at it, however, he's idealistic and sometimes those seasoned politicians can eat you alive!! But I guess if he does make that decision, he'll go in with his eyes open.
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #11 on: February 04, 2005, 03:52:53 pm »
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Ohh okay, got it.
I think he would make a good president, he seems to have his whole head still with him (unlike Bush).
But can you run for president if your bi-partisan?
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #12 on: February 04, 2005, 04:10:17 pm »
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Since I am not debating these days I will ignore the Bush comment. But, please know, Fiona, that I totally respect your opinion! 
Sean is actually a Democrat but he the Council on Service and Civic Participation is bi-partisan and that is why he was able to serve on it even under the Bush administration. I am quite sure that if he ever runs for any kind of political office, it will be as a Democrat.
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Re:Sean Astin, Congressman?
« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2005, 05:38:41 pm »
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Quote from: twoleafclover on February 02, 2005, 10:08:26 pm
well pardon me for being a sour grape here, but im just skeptical about actors going into politics, ex:arnold s.
i guess its a little narrow minded but still, but its just the way i feel
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I didn't hear that he was that bad of a governor. If he was it would probably be all over the news. Yeah, I know there was that "Girly Men" incident, but my brother told me that was mainly because he was trying to get the treasurers angry enough so they'd actually fix California's shoddy budget.
And wasn't Ronald Regan an actor?
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I had to laugh when I read what you wrote about the filibuster thing. Sean would definitely be great at that! 
