Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate!

Sci · December 16 2008, 05:03 AM

So, there's been a lot of talk about Caroline Kennedy getting Hillary Clinton's US Senate seat once she leaves to become US Secretary of State. Amongst her qualifications are her status as a member of the New York bar, the fact that she's served on some boards, the fact that she wrote a book about privacy, and the fact that she gave her support to Barack Obama.

But I have a better idea.

Keith R.A. DeCandido for US Senator from New York! Seriously. He's written way more books than Kennedy has, and he supported Barack Obama, too! He's a resident of the State of New York who is over the age of 30, and a hell of a lot of his Star Trek books have been political!

Just think of it! Once in office, Senator DeCandido can mobilize the resources of the United States Senate to support the Transporter Improvement Act, or to re-dedicate resources to controlling the environmental threat represented by tribbles! And he'll be able to provide the Senate Intelligence Committee with all sorts of information on the activities on the Cardassian Obsidian Order within America's borders!

So who's with me?

DECANDIDO FOR SENATE '09!

Trent Roman · December 16 2008, 05:21 AM

"Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Obsidian Order?"

Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman

William Leisner · December 16 2008, 05:27 AM

I dunno. Senator is a pretty demanding job, and he'd probably have to cut back to writing only 3 or 4 books a year.

Sci · December 16 2008, 05:37 AM

William Leisner wrote:

I dunno. Senator is a pretty demanding job, and he'd probably have to cut back to writing only 3 or 4 books a year.

Yeah, but imagine how much more legislation he'll be able to write than most Senators!

Thrawn · December 16 2008, 05:38 AM

Sci wrote:

William Leisner wrote:

I dunno. Senator is a pretty demanding job, and he'd probably have to cut back to writing only 3 or 4 books a year.

Yeah, but imagine how much more legislation he'll be able to write than most Senators!

Ok, ok. You got me.

KRAD · December 16 2008, 07:32 AM

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No, I got nothin'.........

KevinK · December 16 2008, 09:59 AM

KRAD wrote:

No, I got nothin'.........

Don't worry, folks. He says that every time someone asks him to write a book.
I'm sure he'll do fine once he gets over the shockof having to cut his hair.
Especially since living right there in DC will make it a lot easier for him to get to Shore Leave and Farpoint.
Somebody let the folks in Ne York know they can relax. KRAD's got this.

Sci · December 16 2008, 10:06 AM

KRAD wrote:

..........

No, I got nothin'.........

Exactly! He's got nothin' to say to that corrupt good ol' boys network in Washington! Hear that?

Turtletrekker · December 16 2008, 10:18 AM

KRAD wrote:

No, I got nothin'.........

Well, it's no "Change We Can Believe In", or "Kinder, Gentler Nation", but I've seen worse campaign slogans. It beats "Vote For Me- I'm Not A Criminal" or "I'm Not The Other Guy".

KRAD · December 16 2008, 04:40 PM

Turtletrekker wrote:

KRAD wrote:

No, I got nothin'.........

Well, it's no "Change We Can Believe In", or "Kinder, Gentler Nation", but I've seen worse campaign slogans. It beats "Vote For Me- I'm Not A Criminal" or "I'm Not The Other Guy".

Oh, you wanted a slogan?

"DeCandido: You've Got Nothing To Lose But Your Cookies"

"DeCandido: And You Thought the Sixties Were Over..."

"DeCandido: No, We Really Can't"

Christopher · December 16 2008, 04:52 PM

I think we should nominate Marco for the Senate seat instead. After all, he's in the market for a new job. And he's really good at making smart decisions.

KLauderdale · December 16 2008, 05:55 PM

With his dojo skills, I could see Keith literally destroying the opposition.

Allyn Gibson · December 16 2008, 05:58 PM

I blogged about Keith's candidacy this morning.

Complete with a mocked-up campaign poster.

garamet · December 16 2008, 06:03 PM

KevinK wrote:

KRAD wrote:

No, I got nothin'.........

Don't worry, folks. He says that every time someone asks him to write a book.
I'm sure he'll do fine once he gets over the shockof having to cut his hair.
Especially since living right there in DC will make it a lot easier for him to get to Shore Leave and Farpoint.
Somebody let the folks in Ne York know they can relax. KRAD's got this.

Mm, yeah. I was gonna ask about the hair. If he cuts it, will he lose his super-powers?

Dayton Ward · December 16 2008, 06:32 PM

December 16 2008, 05:03 AM	#1
Sci Admiral Location: The Red Flag: May Day 2013	Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! So, there's been a lot of talk about Caroline Kennedy getting Hillary Clinton's US Senate seat once she leaves to become US Secretary of State. Amongst her qualifications are her status as a member of the New York bar, the fact that she's served on some boards, the fact that she wrote a book about privacy, and the fact that she gave her support to Barack Obama. But I have a better idea. Keith R.A. DeCandido for US Senator from New York! Seriously. He's written way more books than Kennedy has, and he supported Barack Obama, too! He's a resident of the State of New York who is over the age of 30, and a hell of a lot of his Star Trek books have been political! Just think of it! Once in office, Senator DeCandido can mobilize the resources of the United States Senate to support the Transporter Improvement Act, or to re-dedicate resources to controlling the environmental threat represented by tribbles! And he'll be able to provide the Senate Intelligence Committee with all sorts of information on the activities on the Cardassian Obsidian Order within America's borders! So who's with me? DECANDIDO FOR SENATE '09! __________________ This dream must end, this world must know: We all depend on the beast below.

December 16 2008, 05:21 AM	#2
Trent Roman Rear Admiral Location: The Palace of Pernicious Pleasures	Re: Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! "Are you now or have you ever been a member of the Obsidian Order?" Fictitiously yours, Trent Roman __________________ Obdurants and Amusings - Behind the Shampoo Curtain

December 16 2008, 05:27 AM	#3
William Leisner Scribbler Location: Minneapolis, MN	Re: Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! I dunno. Senator is a pretty demanding job, and he'd probably have to cut back to writing only 3 or 4 books a year.

December 16 2008, 07:32 AM	#6
KRAD Keith R.A. DeCandido Location: New York City	Re: Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! .......... No, I got nothin'......... __________________ Keith R.A. DeCandido Blog \| Facebook \| Twitter "Even when you turn your back, you're facing something."

December 16 2008, 04:52 PM	#11
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December 16 2008, 05:55 PM	#12
KLauderdale Writer Location: Northern VA	Re: Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! With his dojo skills, I could see Keith literally destroying the opposition. __________________ -Kevin Lauderdale SNW 7, 8, 9; Constellations For humorous horror, read "James and the Dark Grimoire" in Cthulhu Unbound from Permuted Press.

December 16 2008, 05:58 PM	#13
Allyn Gibson Rear Admiral Location: South Pennsyltucky	Re: Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! I blogged about Keith's candidacy this morning. Complete with a mocked-up campaign poster. __________________ "When David Marcus cited the great thinkers of history -- "Newton, Einstein, Surak" -- Newt Gingrich did not make his list." -- 24 January 2012 allyngibson.net

December 16 2008, 06:32 PM	#15
Dayton Ward Word Pusher	Re: Slightly OT: DeCandido for Senate! __________________ www.daytonward.com "tlhingAn HoL, Mother F*cker! Do you speak it?!"