If Michael Jordan ever ran for President of USA

[StarJordan]

He Will Win.

[hateraid]

If Michael Jordan ever ran for President of USA

I'd move to Canada

[picc84]

He Will Win.

Because you will assasinate the opposing candidate.

[browntown]

He couldn't even run the Washington Wizards, how the hell would he be able to run a country.

[StarJordan]

He couldn't even run the Washington Wizards, how the hell would he be able to run a country.

He did more for Wizards than George Bush did for Texas Rangers before getting elected. And all his companies make money and are better off afterwards than before him.

Jordan would make a great POTUS. If he were the President, half of USA's problems would go away.

[bigkingsfan]

He would gamble this country away.

[SsKSpurs21]

I'd move to Canada

:roll: right behind ya!

[MaxFly]

Seriously, George Bush >>> Michael Jordan... Sad thing is that I'm not kidding. Close this thread.

[shadow]

He did more for Wizards than George Bush did for Texas Rangers before getting elected. And all his companies make money and are better off afterwards than before him.

Jordan would make a great POTUS. If he were the President, half of USA's problems would go away.

you just took homerism to a new level. :applause:

[WADE MONEY]

He Will Win. Must defend Jordan's legacy at all costs

oh so now you're not even trying to hide the fact that you're nothing but a gimmick account

[StarJordan]

North Korea wouldn't have gone Nuclear if Jordan were Prez. Kim Jong their leader was a huge Bulls fan. One call from Mike, and he would cancel everything.

[GOBB]

If MJ was president he would top George Bush for the dumbest prez ever.

reporter "What are your thoughts about the war on terrorism?"
MJ "Ummm I believe it recieved a high rating. I got it for my two boys They havent left thier room."
reporter "That would be Gears of War Mr prez, i asked you about war on terrorism."
MJ "Oh uhhh ask uhhh secretary of defense. Anything bball related?"
reporter "Wow, ok well yes how do you feel about the new league rules and who is the greatest player of all time?"
MJ "Uhhh Stern makes the rules. He the boss and i have no thoughts on the GOAT. Think we all were great for what we did. I have to play golf now. Bye"

[StarJordan]

George Bush >>> Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan would've have beaten George Bush in 2004. Kerry almost beat Bush and Jordan would get tons more votes than Kerry or Al Gore.

[SsKSpurs21]

oh so now you're not even trying to hide the fact that you're nothing but a gimmick account

StarJordan has just been outed. :eek:

[EricForman]

as the third biggest Jordan fan on this board (behind jordanstar and loki), I ask you Jordanstar to stop with these stupid, needles, random threads. It only makes us look bad like Kobe fans do on this board. (there are a few legit laker/kobe fans, but they have to fight through the stigma set by the 5-10 clowns on this board, you know who you are)

[EricForman]

as the third biggest Jordan fan on this board (behind jordanstar and loki), I ask you Jordanstar to stop with these stupid, needles, random threads. It only makes us look bad like Kobe fans do on this board. (there are a few legit laker/kobe fans, but they have to fight through the stigma set by the 5-8 laker clowns on this board, you know who you are)

[TheHonestTruth]

He Will Win.

No. He's a gambler and a cheater.

[hateraid]

If MJ was president he would top George Bush for the dumbest prez ever.

reporter "What are your thoughts about the war on terrorism?"
MJ "Ummm I believe it recieved a high rating. I got it for my two boys They havent left thier room."
reporter "That would be Gears of War Mr prez, i asked you about war on terrorism."
MJ "Oh uhhh ask uhhh secretary of defense. Anything bball related?"
reporter "Wow, ok well yes how do you feel about the new league rules and who is the greatest player of all time?"
MJ "Uhhh Stern makes the rules. He the boss and i have no thoughts on the GOAT. Think we all were great for what we did. I have to play golf now. Bye"


:roll: good times

[StarJordan]

If MJ was president he would top George Bush for the dumbest prez ever.

Michael Jordan is not dumb. He would wipe out most so called seasoned politicians in a live debate on national television.

[Jerm]

Jordan will lose without a doubt. StarJordan and his family will be the only ones voting for him. He'll demand for a divorce if his wife declines not to vote for change. "Vote for Jordan or get kicked to the curb".

[EricForman]

damm*t StarJordan, STFU already. you're ruining images of Jordan fans on this board. I don't want to be associated as a homer like Kobe fans on this board.

[StarJordan]

No. He's a gambler and a cheater.

Like JFK you mean? Or Bill Clinton? Or were you talking about 'I am not a crook' Richard Nixon or 'iraqis treat us as liberators' George Bush.

[MaxFly]

Michael Jordan would've have beaten George Bush in 2004. Kerry almost beat Bush and Jordan would get tons more votes than Kerry or Al Gore.

Son, Michael Jordan wouldn't even win the black vote. Condolezza Rice could pull more votes than Jordan.

All that would have to be done is run an attack add of Jordan getting crossed and humilated by Iverson a few times and he'd be out of the primary. Man, think of what the Daily Show could do with that...

Oh, and by the way, Tiger Woods >>>> Michael Jordan

[braden.]

I can't see Jordan getting too many votes from the southern part of the United States, and even if he did win, you just know some white power piece of trash would assassinate him anyway.

[StarJordan]

damm*t StarJordan, STFU already

No, I'm making an argument. Tell why he can't win. Did you think Arnold Schwarzeneggar could be governor when you were watching terminator? People much lower than Jordan have been elected president in the past.

[GOBB]

Michael Jordan is not dumb. He would wipe out most so called seasoned politicians in a live debate on national television.

How? He never debates ANYTHING unless he is at a poker table, on the bball court or on the golf course. And if you consider trash talkin debating ehhh. Guy doesnt offer anything. :confusedshrug:

[dirkdiggler41]

Lets say Bush was president of the Wizard. Then he would just tell us that every foreign guy is terrorist.

[EricForman]

All that would have to be done is run an attack add of Jordan getting crossed and humilated by Iverson a few times and he'd be out of the primary.

first of all, i don't want to get into this stupid what if scenerio of Jordan running for President, but I can't help but as... why would Jordan getting crossed over hurt his run at office? What sense does that make?

By the way, getting crossed over by a person is humiliated? Every person that has ever played ball has either gotten scored on, crossed over, or their shot swatted, so EVERYONE HAS BEEN HUMULIATED, then right?

Didn't Jordan's statline in that game totally kill Iverson's statline? But because of one play, Jordan came out of the losing end of that right? LOL

[MaxFly]

Lets say Bush was president of the Wizard. Then he would just tell us that every foreign guy is terrorist.

If Bush were president of the Wizards, he'd likely do a better job than Jordan did.

[StarJordan]

I can't see Jordan getting too many votes from the southern part of the United States.

He doesn't need to. If he were candidate of democrat party, he would need to win only Kerry states plus either Ohio or Florida and he would be POTUS.

[MaxFly]

first of all, i don't want to get into this stupid what if scenerio of Jordan running for President, but I can't help but as... why would Jordan getting crossed over hurt his run at office? What sense does that make?

By the way, getting crossed over by a person is humiliated? Every person that has ever played ball has either gotten scored on, crossed over, or their shot swatted, so EVERYONE HAS BEEN HUMULIATED, then right?

Didn't Jordan's statline in that game totally kill Iverson's statline? But because of one play, Jordan came out of the losing end of that right? LOL

You guys are so defensive. It was a joke. What would a clip of Jordan being crossed by another player have to do with a political race. Surely you realized it was a joke and I'm just messing with JordanStar. You can't be that daft.

Moreover, with all the things JordanStar has said, you choose to argue with what I said. That's sad.

[StarJordan]

If Bush were president of the Wizards, he'd likely do a better job than Jordan did.

Of course he would put the wizards in deficit by 50 million and declare 'mission accomplished' after winning 17 games .

[MaxFly]

Of course he would put the wizards in deficit by 50 million and declare 'mission accomplished' after winning 17 games .

And it would still be better than what Jordan managed to do...

[MaxFly]

In the MSNBC thread, Loki said:


Not sure if it's the same story, but another time while he was with Barkley he refused to give a homeless person money and told Chuck that "if they can say 'can you spare a dollar', then they can say 'welcome to McDonalds'."

Jordan would lose the election on that alone.

[StarJordan]

And if you consider trash talkin debating ehhh..

Put Michael Jordan on meet the press and watch! For this kind of format, he has:
1. Deep pipes, which instantly gives you credibility even if you don't know what you're talking about (and he would)
2. screen charisma which people relate to
3. An analytical mind to fall back on
4. And a quick wit for improptu line of questioning

Basically he would do great against any kind of press.

[lakers-city]

if he runs a country the same way he runs a team (as a GM) then we better re-elect bush.

[SupermanOnSteroids]

this thread is just a small reminder how rediculous this board can get at times.

[MaxFly]

Put Michael Jordan on meet the press and watch! For this kind of format, he has:
1. Deep pipes, which instantly gives you credibility even if you don't know what you're talking about (and he would)
2. screen charisma which people relate to
3. An analytical mind to fall back on
4. And a quick wit for improptu line of questioning

Basically he would do great against any kind of press.

In all seriousness, Tim Russert would murder Michael Jordan. Heck, Chris Matthews and Keith Olberman would murder Michael Jordan. Even Colmes from Hannity and Colmnes would murder Jordan, and that's pathetic.

[EricForman]

Moreover, with all the things JordanStar has said, you choose to argue with what I said. That's sad.


I already asked Jordanstar nicely once to stop, then told him off again.

He's just as bad as Eliteballer in my eyes now. (ok, almost as bad)

[MaxFly]

this thread is just a small reminder how rediculous this board can get at times.

Isn't it great?

[StarJordan]

And it would still be better than what Jordan managed to do...

Nope Jordan took a 19 win team that was in BUDGET DEFICIT, and turned it into A PROFITABLE venture in 3 years, while doubling its win total also.

Just about every company he's ever run or been associated with has been better off AFTER GETTING JORDAN than BEFORE JORDAN. Look up the stock values/net worths of all those companies/teams. Even his motorcycle circuit group has done and grossed well.

[MaxFly]

I already asked Jordanstar nicely once to stop, then told him off again.

He's just as bad as Eliteballer in my eyes now. (ok, almost as bad)

Lets be honest. You simply asked JordanStar to stop. You took the time to rebut my post. I suggest you take some time to do the same with some of JordanStar's posts.

[MaxFly]

Nope Jordan took a 19 win team that was in BUDGET DEFICIT, and turned it into A PROFITABLE venture in 3 years, while doubling its win total also.

So that's why they didn't allow him to take up his post within the organization after his third retirement? He did such a great job, you'd think they'd welcome him back with open arms... Instead they put him out on the street... :confusedshrug:

[StarJordan]

In all seriousness, Tim Russert would murder Michael Jordan. Heck, Chris Matthews and Keith Olberman would murder Michael Jordan. Even Colmes from Hannity and Colmnes would murder Jordan, and that's pathetic.

Then you don't understand how television works. Michael Jordan is a TALL man with a deep baritone voice. In a 1-on-1 interview session, he would dominate the screen physically. And if he halfway holds to critical questioning, he wins by default.

[MaxFly]

Then you don't understand how television works. Michael Jordan is a TALL man with a deep baritone voice. In a 1-on-1 interview session, he would dominate the screen physically. And if he halfway holds to critical questioning, he wins by default.

Lol, you think Jordan's height and the deepness of his voice would intimidate Tim Russert? We're talking about a journalist who has interviewed heads of state and would-be Presidents and held his ground. Lol, why am I even having this conversation?

[StarJordan]

Instead they put him out on the street

Like they put Harry Truman on the streets, or more recently George Bush (41).

Victories grew under Jordan. Deficit of the company was lowered, and net worth grew under jordan. Those are the hard FACTS.

[MaxFly]

Abe Pollin is not 'they'. But if you want to go down that line, then you can say 'they' put Harry Truman on the streets, or more recently George Bush (41).

Victories grew under Jordan. Deficit of the company was lowered, and net worth grew under jordan. Those are the hard FACTS.

Yes, Jordan, like Bush (41), was put on the street, but didn't Truman decide not to run again because of his age... Harry Truman >>>> Jordan?

[StarJordan]

Lol, you think Jordan's height and the deepness of his voice would intimidate Tim Russert? We're talking about a journalist who has interviewed heads of state and would-be Presidents and held his ground. Lol, why am I even having this conversation?

Once again, see how tv works. Why do you think Arnold Schwarzeneggar comes out looking great in debates? He's a big guy, famous celebrity who comes across not looking entirely stupid on economic and political issues. That's it!

[StarJordan]

If Michael Jordan were president, Al Qaeda wouldn't have ideological ground to recruit islamic terrorists against USA. The global jihad will just fizzle out. The Chinese, Korean and other asian countries would make more concessions on trade. US companies would have easier access to asian markets.

New markets will create more demand. Wages would go up. Country would prosper. World would be at peace while Military will remain strong and you wouldn't need to be worried about getting nuked by North Korean missiles or Iranian suicide bombers. Grounded science and space exploration will be encouraged not religious dogmas, creativity; sports and sportsmanship will be rewarded and people will be asked to excel. The country would flourish like ancient Greece and America would be respected as a glorious, righteous power on earth!

Must Elect Air Jordan for POTUS!

[WildStyle]

What a stupid ****ing thread. I hope nobody takes anything StarJordan says seriously anymore. Not that many people ever did.

[The Answer]

Jordan wouldn't stand a chance.

[wang4three]

The population that Jordan would get his most votes either can't vote or usually neglects to do so. He won't win.

[TheBigAristotle1]

What on earth makes you think Jordan is qualified to be president. Jordan has no interest in politics, doesn't follow the news or what not. I don't even like Bush, but atleast he was Governor of Texas and knows something about Politics. Jordan is just an athlete who doesn't care about politics. He is also not really a guy you'd trust running the country.

[MaxFly]

Lol, I was just about to go look for this thread so that I could bump it.

[schyza]

http://z.about.com/d/politicalhumor/1/0/w/b/bush_finger_flip.jpg


This is what Bush has to say to this thread

[EricForman]

Lol, I was just about to go look for this thread so that I could bump it.


bump it for what? Just so you could hope more people bash Jordan since that other thread is hot? Man, I thought you were a legit poster, but turns out you're just a anti Jordan guy like how alot of the guys here ar eanti Kobe for no real reason.

See, I'm subjective, early on in this thread I already spoke up and said Jordan would never win. Then I decided to defend Jordan in the "charity" post becuase you guys got ridiculous.

[thenextgreatbigman]

i'd rather have barkley as president, at least he has some personality and didn't run a team into dirt yet

[XxNeXuSxX]

Jordan would be a better president than Bush. How do I know? Because he said he wouldn't go out starting sh*t.

[MaxFly]

bump it for what? Just so you could hope more people bash Jordan since that other thread is hot? Man, I thought you were a legit poster, but turns out you're just a anti Jordan guy like how alot of the guys here ar eanti Kobe for no real reason.

See, I'm subjective, early on in this thread I already spoke up and said Jordan would never win. Then I decided to defend Jordan in the "charity" post becuase you guys got ridiculous.

My goal was to further marginalize StarJordan who has made a number of ridiculous posts in the past, though this one tops it off. I've said in the past that he is unreasonable and because this topic took off late last night, not too many people have seen it. I want people to see how unreasonable and crazed JordanStar really is. This thread really has nothing to do with Jordan. I think everyone already knows that Jordan has no interest in politics and would be a poor US President. The fact that JordanStar would suggest such is thing is the attraction here. This is all about JordanStar.

[Mathius]

I say why not. The U.S. presidency has become a joke anyways.

Every politician elected is so far out of touch with a "normal" citizen. They're all rich, and don't know the meaning of the word "labor" first-hand. And not a one of them can speak the truth or even their own mind, they have to try to decide what they think people want to hear.

Bill Clinton was actually one of our better presidents in recent years, I don't care what anyone says about the Lewinsky thing.

And if anyone was paying attention, Clinton started to go after Osama when he was in office and everyone just started saying he was trying to divert attention from the lewinsky thing and just blew him off.

Mathius

[VCDrivesAPorscheToWork]

don't be naive.


no matter what Jordan's star and cult status is in America or anywhere else in the world, he will not win because of his race.


this is not a racist statement coming from one individual, but it is a pretty sure thing to happen.




anyway, Jordan definitely will win governor in the right state though.

[wang4three]

I say why not. The U.S. presidency has become a joke anyways.

Not really. We joke about Bush probably more than any past President, but in no way has the US Presidency has turned into a joke.

[Smokee]

Bush's presidency and regime will be rememberd as a joke. To think Bush is the best America has to be President is just naive. Try more friends in high places with rediculous money/corporations that supported him from the start.

Anyway MJ would never win and he doesnt even carry that look up to name that he had when he was a player. Now everyone knows about him and all his ho's, his gambling problems, and how hes not this squeaky clean legendary athlete. No way MJ would win.

Hillary is going to win :banana:

[geeWiz15]

I wouldn't put it past him to win as a Republican. there is the issue of his compulsive gambling but hey... Rush pops pills and he still gets 10 million listeners. Bush did coke and drank and he's president for 8 years. Clinton smoked dope and slept around. it can be overcome.

you guys are crazy if you think that lack of intelligence will hold him back. first of all MJ is a pretty intelligent person. second of all politicians do not rely on intelligence. in order to win public office, you need to maintain an image, you need to carry yourself well, you need to speak well in public and handle media attention, and you need to able to keep your head in debate. thats really all it comes down to. after that, you just need the people behind the scenes to get you in. intelligence is actually VERY insignificant.

Bill Clinton is one of the smartest presidents we've ever had. he was BRILLIANT. but he struggled in the area of keeping an air of integrity. just looking at Clinton it was obvious... guy was completely full of ****. luckily his charisma made up for that. Bush on the other hand... is not smart. however he does seem like a man of great integrity and values (whether he is or not is irrelevant: politics aren't about reality).

a black republican. there goes the Democratic Party's black vote. all MJ has to do is show some interest in the african american community (he hasn't yet, but his entire personality and interests would completely change if he were being groomed for president) and their vote would be captivated. Republicans would vote for him because Republicans vote for whoever their party tells them to vote for no matter how patently horrible they are.

he could do it. he carries himself really well. that's one thing you all know. the guy was a class act when the camera was on. plus he is extremely strong, he's someone I could rally behind.

the reason he won't of course is that there are simply (many) better candidates with less baggage and much more to offer should they win. but IF for some reason the Republican Party, say, took a 10 billion dollar bet that they could get MJ into office, and really worked to make it happen, yes, Jordan could very well pull it off. if he won would America be screwed? I don't know. he would probably just get everyone else to do the work for him so he could be simply the face of the country (as opposed to the brain) and spend the rest of the time playing golf.

I mean if anyone would like to tell me why Jordan, with all the modern Republican party's backing, training, grooming, couldn't win when Reagan swept in relying not on being qualified, but by playing the media and the public and acting American, go ahead.

[Mathius]

Not really. We joke about Bush probably more than any past President, but in no way has the US Presidency has turned into a joke.

Ok, so you don't think Bush got re-elected just because Kerry was the bigger moron? If Kerry could make up his mind on any one issue he would have won, but he was a *expleted* who kept trying to play to the voters, but wasn't smart enough to be consistent on the issues.

And like I said. No politician in office knows what it's like to struggle as a middle or lower class citizen and they certainly don't know how to speak the truth.

I see no hope for the future of this country. We have a deficeit so big that you have to be a mathmetition (sp?) to know how to speak the number out loud, and we're still not smart enough to take care of our own country before sticking our noses in the businesses of others.

I can support the guys in the army because they have no choice, but I do not support the ones sending them across the world. Put the army to work restoring our country and we'd really shine. Instead we send them to die in a foreign country.

Do you think any of the politicians care, I mean really give a crap about you or me? All they care about is winning the next election and keeping themselves in a job.

Mathius

[geeWiz15]

Ok, so you don't think Bush got re-elected just because Kerry was the bigger moron?
Kerrys far from a moron. thats probably his problem. he also isnt really a flip flopper but thats another discussion.


I see no hope for the future of this country.
America is retarded and we produce retarded politicians. come on, its pretty obvious this country is one big hilarious mistake. we're the descendants of rich people, criminals, religious weirdos, Africa's most troublesome, Africa's most physcially talented, Ireland's most hungry, and people insane enough to travel all the way over here. the country was founded on unpaid labor and indigenous genocide. the only time we have any national unity whatsoever is a few weeks following every national tragedy. we invented practically everything wrong with the world today.

come on... Americans have to be delusional to take their country or world seriously. just ENJOY IT. be entertained. we have by far the most entertaining culture in world history. not even close. we're seriously like a reality show. "what happens if we toss portions of hundreds of nations into one single state and try to get them to get along? find out on a new episode of the hit reality show America, right after Lost."

[RainierBeachPoet]

american politics has yet to embrace the celebrities as serious candidates. seems like ronald reagan is the exception but at least he had experience as the governor of california after his movie days.

arnold s and jesse v are/were governors; but havent been embraced on a national level as being successful

mj as prez-----:roll: :roll: :roll:


if youre looking for a black celebrity who would have a remote chance at the presidency

oprah is your man

because of her tv exposure, magazine and general popularity/trustworthiness she has with many people-- women in particular-- she would have a better shot than mj. never underestimate the soccer mom factor in politics

[StarJordan]

http://english.people.com.cn/200405/20/images/0519_106.jpg

[StarJordan]

This is what Bush has to say to this thread

Jordan doesn't need 9000 B-52s from factories to make him look macho. When MJ walks into a room, he is THE MAN by default. Put Bush in the same room as Jordan and Mike would own him. Whether he's with some politician, movie star or other big name athletes, MJ always dominates the air. He has the natural style for that.

[StarJordan]

HAIL TO THE CHIEF '08!

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/5466/suit1dm0.jpg

[305Baller]

Jordan>Reagan

Jordan can be what the president should be: A DIPLOMATIC FIGUREHEAD

[bigboi_baller]

oprah is your man


:roll:

Just found that funny

Jordan's Slogans:

"Think about the futAIR."

"I can't be any worse than the last guy"

[MaxFly]

Bump for Presidential Pippen vs. Jordan debate soon to ensue.


http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24950

[LosBulls]

As bad as he runs the Bobcats..

[secund2nun]

I would take MJ as president over the illuminati puppets like Obama, Bush etc who are nothing but war monger central banker slaves who destroy the country and work for the big banks, big corporations. MJ would just play poker all day long instead of launch terrorist drone attacks on innocent foreign children like Obama and Bush etc. But then again, the establishment would never let MJ become president unless he himself became a puppet to the banks and corporations.

[Mass Debator]

Only if he was against Kobe. Just imagine the great debate...

[MavsSuperFan]

Seriously, George Bush >>> Michael Jordan... Sad thing is that I'm not kidding. Close this thread.

ya way to state the obvious. Bush was arguably the worst president ever. This doesn't mean that anyone would have been a better president than him. He was a former governor after all.

Also only the dumbest most politically illiterate Americans would vote for MJ for president... Meaning he would get 30% of the popular vote.

[JimmyMcAdocious]

Like most NBA fans vote anyway.

[LosBulls]

I would take MJ as president over the illuminati puppets like Obama, Bush etc who are nothing but war monger central banker slaves who destroy the country and work for the big banks, big corporations. MJ would just play poker all day long instead of launch terrorist drone attacks on innocent foreign children like Obama and Bush etc. But then again, the establishment would never let MJ become president unless he himself became a puppet to the banks and corporations.
MJ is one of the people most likely to have ties with the "illuminati" if it even exists.

[secund2nun]

MJ is one of the people most likely ties with the "illuminati" if it even exists.
The illuminati is real. The illuminati are of western European origin. They do have non European puppets though.

[TheCorporation]

He couldn't even run the Washington Wizards, how the hell would he be able to run a country.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

[ThaRegul8r]

No former athlete will or should get anywhere near the US presidency. This topic is absurd. Putting a ball through a hoop doesn't make you fit to run a country.

[ProfessorMurder]

No former athlete will or should get anywhere near the US presidency. This topic is absurd. Putting a ball through a hoop doesn't make you fit to run a country.

George Bush wasn't fit to run the country either.

[secund2nun]

George Bush wasn't fit to run the country either.

Obama wasn't either. None of them are. I'd rather have Rondo as president than those elitist corrupt b*stards.

[ThaRegul8r]

No former athlete will or should get anywhere near the US presidency. This topic is absurd. Putting a ball through a hoop doesn't make you fit to run a country.

George Bush wasn't fit to run the country either.

I'm sorry... George Bush has what to do again with the topic of Michael Jordan running for president?

:confusedshrug: