Obama’s Newest Advisor: Jon Bon Jovi
- Posted on December 14, 2010 at 9:02pm by
Meredith Jessup
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In April 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, a measure that expands the national service programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. According to NationalService.org, the law focuses on national issues and seeks to expand opportunities for community service by “building the capacity of individuals, nonprofits and communities; and by encouraging innovative approaches to solving problems.”
In addition, the statute created a new 25-member White House Council for Community Solutions to advise the president on “the best ways to mobilize citizens, nonprofits, businesses and government to work more effectively together to solve specific community needs.”
President Obama has reportedly tapped rocker and loyal Democratic Party supporter Jon Bon Jovi to serve on the presidential advisory council, along with eBay CEO John Donahoe, Starbucks Vice President Paula Boggs and Rockefeller Foundation President Judith Rodin.
The Washington Post reports:
Bon Jovi performed at Obama‘s inaugural concert and promoted the Obama administration’s United We Serve initiative during his recent world tour.
But, on a serious note, the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation has partnered with public and private organizations to help combat homelessness. The efforts have yielded more than 260 units of affordable housing for low income individuals and families, according to his spokeswoman.
Obama has tapped several other celebrities to serve on presidential commissions and councils. Yo-Yo Ma and Sarah Jessica Parker are on the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, for example.
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Comments (37)
Pat Alexander
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:11pmWhy don’t any of these celebs realize, when they become involved in politics (left or right) – they offend roughly 1/2 of their audience/fans/consumers.
It just boils down to a really bad business decision in my book.
They should just vote for whom they like & keep their pie holes shut.
Report Post »thinkhard64
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:56pmWell that is another artist from my generation, that I will tell the friends of mine that think that the money they earn is theirs. Who this guy really is!
Report Post »texasproud
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:13pmI agree. Every time one of these artists or actors decides to become politically active, I stop going to their concerts or movies. If you really want to help the country, promote charities–others or your own. Leave the politics out of it.
Report Post »powhatan
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 1:48pmI know that many of these “celebs” have so much money that they don’t care, but everytime they get involved politically, I stop listening to their music, or seeing their movies , or buying their products etc. I may even stop going to Starbucks now….and that is a sacrifice for me…but it just turns my stomach.
Report Post »twins74
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:58pmI have met Bon Jovi in the past and he is a nice guy. Been a fan since 1986. He means well, I’m sure; however, I think he is sorely misguided and naive about a lot of things regarding this administration and their progressive agenda. In fact, he probably thinks progressivism is ‘cool’. I bought the last album and it will be the last album I buy from them. After seeing their performance on an award show, either last year or earlier this year (can’t remember when exactly), the image of the one fist in the air with the red background kind of freaked me out and reminded me of socialism too much. My list is growing of celebrities I do not watch or endorse with my dollars (Santana and Benicio Del Toro to name a few) and sadly, Bon Jovi has just joined them on that list.
Report Post »Derfel Cadarn
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:42amI heard that Bon Jovi is going to be Bobo`s trim coordinator.
Report Post »dizzyinthedark
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 11:28amI boycott thee! And those that associate with devil-in-chief!
Report Post »AZBOB
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:53amI see Obama is working on the really difficult issues.
Report Post »crossdraw
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:31amThe Edward Kennedy Serve America Act? Really! But, Ted Kennedys car has killed more people than my guns. Killers rewarded. How cool is that?
Report Post »crossdraw
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:29amIt seems plausible that anyone with a brain or common sense will never be in the company of,”That thing that calls itself president.” Liars, cheaters and thieves. Don’t mean to ignore the INSANE part but that goes without saying. I don’t understand how playing make believe gives credability to anything these freaks say. Bon Jovi, play your guitar in the rain. Electricity and water is gooooood for you
Report Post »jlcook
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:48amWhat did anyone expect, one rock star promoting another. The funny thing is that Olinski says isolate and smear, (parafrasing) I would submit that they are isolating themselves and starting to stick out like the elite radicles that they are. Jon Bon Jovi I believe is clueless, I would bet money that his heart is in the right place, and wants to help everyone, but wants the gvmt to do it, I would think lots of them are like this, but just do not see what comes from expanding the gvmt to the size it needs to be to take care of everyone, and the repercusions from it, they are useful idiots. It is amazing what a grip the left can get on you, I was raised a dem, was one my whole life till I woke up about 12 years ago, now one side of my family disowns me. The koolaid is strong, but I feel reborn, liberated, we out number them.
Report Post »the point
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:43amBon Jovi just lost millions of fans
Report Post »WTH is up with our government
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:42amI would appreciate it if the Gov’t would keep their noses out of our schools, our children’s cartoons/movies, my choice in food and MY MUSIC!!!! this is just the short list….I just don’t think I will ever spend another dime with the Bon Jovi camp……..ruined it for me. Been a fan since the 80′s….. time to get rid of a few “collector items”.
Report Post »buzzmann
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:32amLet’s see first I threw away Dixie Chicks,then I really started to dislike Bruce “You’re not the boss of me” Springsten, and then I threw away a bon jovi cd. Who’s next???
Report Post »Buck Ofama
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 10:39amJohn Mellencamp
Joan Baez
Woody Gutherie
Bob Dylan
Peter, Paul and Mary
Phil Ochs
Tom Paxton
Judy Collins
CSN&Y
Bruce Springsteen
Rage Against The Machine
Marilyn Manson
Megadeth
MC5
Sex Pistols
Dead Kennedys
The Clash
Crass
Discharge
Millions of Dead Cops
Anti-Flag
Leftover Crack
Joey Ramone
Bad Religion
The Dropkick Murphys
And the list goes on and on.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_and_politics
Report Post »Reagan/Demint.deciple
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:24amSomeone should ask ole Johnny boy, does he believe in ALL of the presidents friends and advisors..
Report Post »Especially J. Wright.. How about that Johnny ? Are you rubbing elbows with the likes of J. Wright ?
Oh, well, another stupid entertainer on my ignore list.. WOW, the list is getting ever so long too.
nevadapat
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:17amNo one with any REAL credentials will get within a mile of Obozo…..
Report Post »HuskerVet
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:12amWhy in the hell does anyone give credence to actors, singers, rappers, celebrities’ opinions on ANYTHING, especially politics? The only thing they have in common with politicians is arrogance, elitism, and narcissism. They have no idea (or have forgotten) how to be “real”….
Report Post »charles1540
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 9:03amYes we should all be happy to see another idiot supporting the chief idiot. No wonder this country is close to collapse. Obama is clueless and does not have a clue as to what he is doing so he thinks some clown like Jovi offering advise.
Report Post »LSX
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:58amAnother jerzey moron like Springstein.
Just tell these rich liberals to send the government 98% of their income. Spread THEIR wealth, not ours.
Report Post »dantom
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:52pmAmen well said.
Report Post »eternity7112
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:49amWhat a shame….this band was part of my teenage years and enjoyed them. NOW? Heck NO. I will never pay a dollar to any one that supports this administration or there agenda. HEY Jon you have millions, and GUESS WHAT? The Gov did not give it to you. Hard work, and never giving up doing it YOURSELF made you who you are. You do not need to promote the US gov to help others.
Report Post »shazkennedy
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:47amOh boy, another one bites the dust!!!
Report Post »xm-1774u
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:23amtime to flush the turds!
Report Post »WSGAC
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:12amBon Jovi’s new version of “It’s My Life”
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It’s my life, it’s now or never,
Everybody praise this loser,
Obama‘s gonna tax ya’ till ya’ die!
It’s My Life!
My life is like an open wallet
And “O” will help himself right to it
Obama‘s gonna tax ya’ till ya’ die!
It’s My Life!
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LadyIzShy
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 6:22ami used to like bon jovi.. i stopped listening to his music when he became political…
Report Post »catndahat
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 8:32amYep–same with Springsteen, Dixie Chicks, et al–the list is too long to name.
Report Post »nick e l
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 12:34pmExactly what everyone should do.. they will have NO power or money to help the socialist agenda. Spend no money on socialism by proxy.
Report Post »Windsong
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 4:45amBoth Bon Jovi and Mr. Obama could learn a lot from someone like Bono. He has a huge heart and believes in his cause. He also had the good manners to thank those who truly made a difference in the AIDS and Malaria outbreaks in Africa. I don’t know what Bono believes in politically, but I DO know that I consider him a good man who is devoted to a good cause. Thank you, Bono, for having class and manners and phenominal compassion! You make this world a better place. Very few can say that in the world today.
Report Post »Take a chapter from Bono’s book, Bon Jovi, and you might make a difference.
highcarry
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 6:34ambut i have a feeling that he’s probably still one of those celebrities who says use my face , but get everybody elses money. like john. 260 units? with his money, he probably could wipe out homelessness in any city and have plenty left over. sorry, these people only do this stuff to further their careers.
Report Post »rojotx
Posted on December 15, 2010 at 2:52amParker is the one that said the gubberment should take care of her needy relatives, she has enough money so let her do it!
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