Pool players as political endorsers?

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I know of several pool professionals endorsing products or services. But for pool greats in the likes of Efren, Busta, Alcano, etc...endorsing political candidates from national down to the local level?...what do you think?

Bing
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I think that would be a mistake. It doesn't matter what your political philosphy is, you alienate about half of the people. If you livelyhood depends on public perception, its a bad idea; (see the Dixie Chicks.) Since the player have endorsement deals, it could damage the endorser.
 
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Pool players carry a bad rep to begin with. When they insert politics that impression can only go one way, down. I admire any artist for their artistic work. Politcs is NOT art, it is spin! But to each their own.:( :( :(
 
Actors should act, singers should sing, sports figures should stick to playing their sport.

I don't watch them to find out what car insurance they use, headache medicine they take or who they're going to vote for.
 
Rambosky said:
Actors should act, singers should sing, sports figures should stick to playing their sport.

I don't watch them to find out what car insurance they use, headache medicine they take or who they're going to vote for.
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Exactly! In the end, we are their boss. If we don't pay to watch the movie, buy the album, or products they endorse, they are out of a job. (see Tom Cruise)
 
Oh well, next time wow-wow-wie(or what ever that show is called) will be televised in "Batasang Pambansa." GMA or ABS-CBN will be directing the congress and senate's production number. The State of the Nation Address will be a "short film" by the president. The "fashionistas" will be announcing the latest couture that the delegates are wearing.

AND THE FILIPINOS WILL DARE TO ASK, "WHY ARE WE POOR?"
 
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Rambosky said:
Actors should act, singers should sing, sports figures should stick to playing their sport.

I don't watch them to find out what car insurance they use, headache medicine they take or who they're going to vote for.
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it's different in the phillipines. it would look really dumb in the states, where your observation would have more validity, in particular regards to poolplayers.
 
bruin70 said:
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it's different in the phillipines. it would look really dumb in the states, where your observation would have more validity, in particular regards to poolplayers.
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I missed your point. :confused:
 
I cannot recall any sports celebrity endorsing or publicly supporting a political candidate. Some have run for office after their sports career ended.

Don't see any reason for it. I don't think anyone would really respect their opinion or that it would carry any weight.

Would you want Earl to endorse you?
 
Rambosky said:
I missed your point. :confused:
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I think what he meant by that is, that pool in the Philippines has a stronger grasp over the people than it does in North America for example. Players are treated as Hollywood stars back home ;). That being said, if the players were to get involved in political matters, a large majority of the citizens would probably back them up.

right bruin70 :confused:
 
rc11 said:
I think what he meant by that is, that pool in the Philippines has a stronger grasp over the people than it does in North America for example. Players are treated as Hollywood stars back home ;). That being said, if the players were to get involved in political matters, a large majority of the citizens would probably back them up.

right bruin70 :confused:
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I don't have much knowledge about the people in the Philippines. Missed stopping there on my all expense paid trip to SE Asia a while back.
 
In the US, everyone has the right to express their opinion on candidates and political policy. We also have the right give our own judgement to their opinions. I'm glad that Muhamed Ali expressed his convictions. While I didn't agree with him at he time---He was ahead of the time. How about Ronald Regan??? Oh well.
 
Tennesseejoe said:
In the US, everyone has the right to express their opinion on candidates and political policy. We also have the right give our own judgement to their opinions. I'm glad that Muhamed Ali expressed his convictions. While I didn't agree with him at he time---He was ahead of the time. How about Ronald Regan??? Oh well.
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it's a universal right (supposed to be) to express one's opinions or thought....but the point is not about expressing one's feelings but endorsing candidates the athletes themselves abhor....maybe, it's better defined as : let me do what i need to do as long as i'm getting paid alright!....yeah, it's true, the great Muhammad Ali stand by his convictions but i doubt if he ever did raised any hands of candidates....Reagan?, ummm, am not privy to his political history, but i know he was once a great athlete too....


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Tennesseejoe said:
In the US, everyone has the right to express their opinion on candidates and political policy. We also have the right give our own judgement to their opinions. I'm glad that Muhamed Ali expressed his convictions. While I didn't agree with him at he time---He was ahead of the time. How about Ronald Regan??? Oh well.
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In the Philippines, it's a already out of hand. Famous people will run for office just because they are famous with no qualification at all.

Politicians will try to get celebrities support because they have no platform at all.

In the US, at least Hollywood mouthpieces are pushing for some concrete issues.

In the Philippines, these sport superstars and movie celebrities are nothing but glitzy decorations for photo ops. They don't offer anything. 60-70% of eligible voters are participating in our electoral system. Many impressionable voters are attracted by these "maggots" in the show business.
 
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