Streisand to Sing for Obama

What exactly has Obama done? What?
I understand the fund raiser, they are running low on cash and they are desparate. Who cares if Babs sings for him. We all know she is a very liberal democrat, but I don't think it's fair call her names. I don't think she is going to help in ANY way, and it is obvious from some of these post that a lot of people actually think it is going to hurt him. As to the tumult going on in Russia, it is unforunate, but a reality and we have to do the right thing. And please don't forget that we have had democrats in power for quite a while, through the Senate and the House, they are in point of fact quite responisble for the mess we are currently in.
Again, I don't think we should call names or use foul language, it reflects badly on all of us. I understand it is done with frustration, that the media bias has been driving us all nuts, but I also think we are better than that. And at least he isn't having Jane Fonda.

If it were not so pathetic, it would be laughable. It is obvious to all industry (like you people make anything that is usuable...the only industry that wastes time, energy,money,gas,emits smoke, CO2, CO, for what purpose? Absolutely NOthing!!) people that these 'bloggers' have an alert set (my computer is set to alert to stupid posts by liberal media...so I have 10 large screens computers split 5 ways that are constantly alerting me to stupid liberal posts) to anything which mentions Obama and they spew their venom on any site without regard (what for your feelings??. Oh so sorry sweetheart so very sorry, why don't you log off for a while and go do lines of coke with your Hollyweird friends?) for the people they are posting to.
They are illiterate (uh yeah right), racist, (the first firewall of the liberal establishment is to say "You're a racist and you're like Adolph Hitler) and disrespectful (sorry if I've dissed you). They are full of fear, (damn right, fear that stupid koolaide drinking people will believe any crap they hear on network news or out of the NY Times or LA Times). If Obama was all-white instead of only half, (what are you racist? do you have something against people of 1/2 color?), he would win by a landslide, but they are so afraid of relinquishing control (to the state or big brother you mean right?) that it is impossible for them to look at the facts, (just exactly what facts are we not looking at?)I am surprised that Variety is even posting some of them, but be comforted that it is probably just a couple (wow we're fast typers for being flunkies huh?) of McCain flunkies masquerading under several screennames who have no interest in our industry (I HAVE NO INTEREST IN "YOUR STUPID INDUSTRY") or doing anything productive for OUR country. Just do what we need to and vote for the person who speaks to all the people...(the DNC convention was a beautiful mix of all ages and ethnicities) ((I did not see any beautiful people there! Especially no good looking women)),not just the good VERY old boys. Experience comes with age my dear that's probably why our constitution states that one of the qualifications to be President is that a person must be at least 35 years of age. Recall (I know you didn't take any civics lessons in your high school or college where you majored in African Women Studies), that in 1787 the average person died around 50 years of age so 35 was considered old. We should probably amend the constitution to make the requirement 55 years of age.

$28,500.00 a plate: From McGovern to Mondale, the high-cost of singing for losers is a Streisand tradition.

Although, I don't think she sang for Gray Davis---the one that got away.

Alvin...did you just call somebody a "racist" and "antisemite" because they said something negative about Babs and Barack? Don't you think that's just a little bit silly?

gore 2000
kerry 2004
obama 2008

bab's keep on singing ....anybody see the pattern

When did the Daily Variety become the neo-cons' punching bag? Don't you racists/anti-semites have better things to do? Stop wasting your time and get busy spreading more lies about Obama!

This along seals a McCain/Palin vote for all thinking folks

I don't think it's a coincidence that Streisand's initials are B.S. Considering the fact that she's a Kool-Aid drinking leftist, the initials fit her perfectly.

I don't think it's a coincidence that Streisand's initials are B.S. Considering the fact that she's a Kool-Aid drinking leftist, the initials fit her perfectly.

I am heartened to see that so many people who read Variety see Obama for what he has been and has always been throughtout this campaign from the beginning- an empty suit who hates (yes, hates) this country and thus wants to change it to his socialist vision. Good riddance to the guilt ridden super rich leftists. Their arrogance and self-righteousness will not be missed.

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Gosh Mike sorry it made no sense to you at all. I am shocked. Obama was called a celebrity by the McWho campaign cause he had more than 6 people at his campaign functions and Pat Boone came out about 2 weeks ago saying ugly stuff about Obama for no apparent reason other than the fact he is voting for McWho. McWho supporters are not the only ones privilaged to say what they want. What is it you think I am afraid of another 4 or 8 years of the same crap we have had with Bush, I am glad that came shining through!!!Obama/Biden 08

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Are u people reading these comments. Such HATE. Is this from the Christian Right with compassion ? And You call yourselves AMERICAN ? Shame on you.

I'm shocked that so many "haters" of Hollywood would read Variety? Why are so many people apposed to this benefit concert? McCain/Palin will surely do something similar. I do realize it is a lot of money, but if people are willing to spend it there in Hollywood, why mock them or discourage it??? If you're not a fan of Babs, than save your $28.500!

We should just be glad people are so involved in the election and showing support for a candidate, whether it be Democratic or Republican.

My vote is for Obama, and it has nothing to do with who sings for him. I believe in him and his message.

VOTE Obama/Biden '08 says the educated liberal!!!

I AM A TRUE CONSERVATIVE AND I AM GOING TO VOTE FOR THE "ONE". SEE HOW EASY THAT IS. LMAO.

Raineygirl,

You shouldn't talk about fear. I can smell yours from Seattle. I support McCain and I am better educated than you, I assure you. Because someone doesn't support Obama does NOT make them a racist, nor does it make them a flunkie. Relinquishing control? Do you understand what voting is? Do you understand how it works and why? Yeah, people don't want to vote for Obama because they are afraid of relinquishing control. Control of what? How? I guess because the DNC had more people of color (I'll take your word for it) at their convention that means they must be right and I must be a fool for not supporting them. LMAO! Thank you very much for supporting Obama. McCain wouldn't want the liability that comes with you.

Marcus, I actually have a degree in Literature and Politics. What's about you? I completely agree with you, the public education system is dumbing everybody down. Unfortunately my post had been cut of, I was also going on about conserving ideals like freedom for all, discussed alternative energy to protect the amazing nature preserves of our country. I am proud of being a true conservative. That's why I vote for Obama, he would never get though with liberal ideas, he's just a glimmer of hope for less destruction, that's all.

"I don't think that when you look at what is being promulgated on Fox News, let's say, and Republican commentators who are closely allied to these folks," Mr Obama responded, and Mr. Stephanopoulos interrupted: "But John McCain said that's wrong."

Mr. Obama noted that when Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin "was forced" to talk about her pregnant 17-year-old daughter, he issued a forceful statement to reporters that the line of inquiry was "off limits." But he said the McCain campaign tried to tie him to "liberal blogs that support Obama" and are "attacking Governor Palin."

"Let's not play games," he said. "What I was suggesting -- you're absolutely right that John McCain has not talked about "MY MUSLIM FAITH". And you're absolutely right that that has not come."

That's how Obama gets punished for losing, he gets Babs to sing him a "I'm a loser". At least you can't argue about her experience in the matter...

If we're lucky maybe Babs will "consider" moving if McCain wins, as Sarandon has promised to. "Oh, no! Please don't consider moving! I'll change my vote!"

Who the hell do these people think they are that we care if they move or not? Like I even know/care where they live.

Nora,

That made NO sense at all. She is not a celebrity but a sitting governor (who is in the papers this week for obvious reasons).

Does McCain like Pat Boone? Why would he come out of retirement? McCain doesn't need him and I think you know it better than I do. Vote your conscience and I will vote mine and we will see who wins.

But try and hide your irrational fear better next time. It is shining through.

Mike J. Tripous

Named the best selling female singer of the 20th Century. She has sold more than 68 million records, with 47 Gold, 28 Platinum and 13 Multi-Platinum.

Only artist to achieve Billboard #1 albums in four decades, the '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s.
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Highest grossing single concert, with $14,694,750, MGM Grand Garden Arena, December 31, 1999.

Second single largest grossing American concert engagement, with $16.6 million, seven performances, Madison Square Garden, 1994 (#1: $19 million, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, 15 performances, Continental Airlines Arena, 1999).

Her First film, Funny Girl, was the highest grossing film of 1968!

One of the elite actors who have nabbed an Oscar for their first film role.

Directed 4 different actors in Oscar-nominated performances: Amy Irving, Nick Nolte, Kate Nelligan and Lauren Bacall.

Only person to win an Oscars for Acting AND Songwriting.

Was the first person ever to receive a Grammy, an Emmy, an Oscar and a Tony. She won her first Grammy in 1963, her first Emmy in 1965, her first Oscar in 1968, and her one Tony in 1970. Her Tony was a non-competitive award for Star of the Decade, which is why most people attribute this first to others (such as Rita Moreno) who won all four awards in competitive categories.

Toby Keith? Indeed

y'all!

Yeah that'll help in Pennsylvania. Maybe she'll give a trademark tirade as an opener.

Did you guys run the math? This is INSANE. The private dinner and Bab's "concert" totals $8.875 MILLION DOLLARS. Disgusting. Elitist. Totally irrelevant = Babs. How are the Democrats for the working people again?