My god. Without even going into how ****ed up the "war" with Iraq was, or the reasons behind it, or the faked-herione deal with Lynch, or how Bush forged evidence and lied, repeatedly, to the country so thousands of innocent people could die and he could take their oil...
They chose THIS to make a propaganda piece of? His photo op on the aircraft carrier? The one they had that was so far offshore that a helicopter couldn't reach it and Bush had to take a jet -- then, once he got there, they had to turn the ship in order to give Bush a coastline-free photo?
I'm disgusted. Welcome to the US(SR).
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
>> Due to extremely high demand, we will ship your Elite Force Aviator: George W. Bush - U.S. President and Naval Aviator 12" Action Figure based on the date you placed your pre-order. <<
Now here's the question -- is the demand high because Bush-haters are buying it in droves? Or because Bush-lovers are buying it in droves? Or both?
Posted by Fitz (Member # 4803) on :
Damn, that's easily the ugliest action figure I've ever seen.
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Do you really think people who hate Bush enough to want to do terrible things to doll would be willing to shell out 40 bucks to do so?
I doubt "volume" is the problem. Either they limited the quantity, or they are just saying that shipping could be delayed to make it seem like "everybody" wants it. Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
In 20 years, that'll probably sell real good on Ebay, or the future's equivalent of Ebay...
Posted by TwosonPaula (Member # 5511) on :
If they're going to make something like this, they need to wait twenty years and sell it in "Parade" magazine.
Posted by The Silverblue Sun (Member # 1630) on :
I'm going to buy it, and a Terminator doll and then do a short film.
Yeah.
Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :
Thor, if you throw in the Predator, I'll watch it.
Posted by Danzig (Member # 4704) on :
The fact that this product exists is what makes America great.
Posted by Shy Violet (Member # 5241) on :
The fact that I got a chance to see it, and that when all my gradnchildren think it was imaginary I can tell them that,sadly, it was not... That's what makes Hatrack great. Posted by Duragon C. Mikado (Member # 2815) on :
I thought it was a joke the first time I saw it on the net. Apparently its not. Um, its extremely disgusting for the American president to allow an action figure of himself made. But then, doesn't he get money from it somehow? That parasite.........
Posted by Danzig (Member # 4704) on :
What is wrong with making money off an action figure of yourself? If he is ok with it, I really do not see the problem.
It could be worse. They could be making a figure of that brave guy who said "Let's roll." You know someone somewhere thought about it.
Posted by Duragon C. Mikado (Member # 2815) on :
Danzig, he shouldn't be abusing the Presidency from profiting from it. He is there to be respected and a mature image and representative of America to the world and to the nation. How vain does he look having these action figures made? He's prostituting the Presidency.
[ August 14, 2003, 05:45 PM: Message edited by: Duragon C. Mikado ]
Posted by Danzig (Member # 4704) on :
How is profiting from the Presidency abusing it? They pay him a salary already, so it is not as if it was intended to be a position where you cannot profit. This is very tacky, yes, but who cares? America's image is going to be bad whether or not these figures are sold. It is really not worth worrying about.
Posted by Icarus (Member # 3162) on :
So what are the chances this thing is made in Taiwan or Haiti?
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Well, I'm betting not in Iraq or China or most of the Middle East. Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
"They pay him a salary already, so it is not as if it was intended to be a position where you cannot profit."
Personally, I think it's a shame that Clinton isn't yet hawking cigars, and no one from Memorex tried to get Reagan's endorsement.
Posted by TwosonPaula (Member # 5511) on :
Does Bush really get money from this thing, or was that just a suggestion?
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
quote: Aibel said advance orders for the Bush doll are coming in at a record clip, though Blue Box has done no publicity or advertising yet. Blue Box Toys did not request permission from the White House for use of Bush's likeness, and a White House spokeswoman had no comment yesterday.
The company recommends that only those 14 and older use the Bush doll, which it says is an "adult collectible item" and emphatically not a toy. It may, in fact, pose a choking hazard for the president's Democratic opponents.
You know, since the President is taking a month off, shouldn't we be docking his pay?
Posted by TomDavidson (Member # 124) on :
I seriously doubt Bush is getting money from this. On the other hand, I believe they're legally required to get his permission to manufacture the doll.
Given the potential for political fallout, he probably requested that they donate a certain portion of the profits to some organization of his choice in exchange for the rights to his likeness.
Posted by Maethoriell (Member # 3805) on :
Bush!? An action figure!?
Gosh is that a pathetic way to get money..
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
He's not making money off it!!
We all clear now? Posted by The Count (Member # 5541) on :
it is sad though, that they are making those action figures, i say just stick with GI Joe, real American hero
Posted by Ryan Hart (Member # 5513) on :
I have to say, I want one.
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
I have to say, I'm not surprised. Remember, you need to be over 14. Posted by The Count (Member # 5541) on :
which i hope ryan is
Posted by Ryan Hart (Member # 5513) on :
Woah. Harsh Kayla.
Posted by The Count (Member # 5541) on :
not that harsh, it is a little immature though to act as if only america matters in the world
Posted by Ryan Hart (Member # 5513) on :
A little Hyperbole/joviality (hard to communicate in print)/national pride never hurt anybody
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
Thanks for the best laugh I've had today! Wow...I can't believe Bush would actually allow an action figure to be made. Then again, is this really any different from politicians appearing on SNL?
Posted by Zotto! (Member # 4689) on :
Note: You know, Bush has very distinctive eyebrows. I think the toymakers did a good job capturing that vaguely worried look he always has.
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