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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2009 7:54:10 GMT -5
Hoping it'll be observed that politics have not been brought into the discussion and this is relevant to discussion of the WWE. I doubt it'll save this thread, but just putting those facts out there.
For her security detail, she should either hire the APA or find out where the Bashams are at.
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Post by Raja Lion on Sept 16, 2009 8:00:03 GMT -5
Hoping it'll be observed that politics have not been brought into the discussion and this is relevant to discussion of the WWE. I doubt it'll save this thread, but just putting those facts out there. Except we're not talking politics or political ideology other than the fact that shes running for political office. and its absolutely relevant to the discussion of the WWE. The CEO just resigned! Its quite easy to have a discussion without bringing personal political viewpoints into the discussion and keeping our own views to ourselves. What if the gov't decided to go after Vince again like in the early 90s? Would that be irrelevent? You're not a mod. Quit trying to play one. If a mod decides to lock it, so be it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2009 8:00:46 GMT -5
Hoping it'll be observed that politics have not been brought into the discussion and this is relevant to discussion of the WWE. I doubt it'll save this thread, but just putting those facts out there. Except we're not talking politics or political ideology other than the fact that shes running for political office. and its absolutely relevant to the discussion of the WWE. The CEO just resigned! Its quite easy to have a discussion without bringing personal political viewpoints into the discussion and keeping our own views to ourselves. What if the gov't decided to go after Vince again like in the early 90s? Would that be irrelevent? You're not a mod. Quit trying to play one. If a mod decides to lock it, so be it. Uh.... That's the point I was trying to make. I was saying I hope the mods notice that.
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Post by Raja Lion on Sept 16, 2009 8:02:16 GMT -5
Apologies, I misread. *cue RAW becoming a vehicle for Linda's campaign* They wouldn't do that as it'd alienate a helluva lot of people who may not agree with whatever her viewpoints are and for two, its against campaign laws.
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Post by nonrev on Sept 16, 2009 8:23:17 GMT -5
I always wondered why she wanted to get on the state board of Ed, nice little padding for a Senate run.
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Post by #Classic Hi-Definition X on Sept 16, 2009 8:28:29 GMT -5
Hoping it'll be observed that politics have not been brought into the discussion and this is relevant to discussion of the WWE. I doubt it'll save this thread, but just putting those facts out there. For her security detail, she should either hire the APA or find out where the Bashams are at. As long as there's no political discussion this thread shall remain open.
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Post by Bo Rida on Sept 16, 2009 8:29:50 GMT -5
She also announced her resignation from the WWE, Vince is now the CEO and Chairman. That's not how things should work in wrestling, she should have gave her position to John Cena. Cena should then have faced Vince and Shane in a ladder match for complete control of WWE.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2009 8:31:27 GMT -5
She also announced her resignation from the WWE, Vince is now the CEO and Chairman. That's not how things should work in wrestling, she should have gave her position to John Cena. Cena should then have faced Vince and Shane in a ladder match for complete control of WWE. Would Cena force everyone in the WWE offices to drink delicious milk on the job, as it's good for their bones?
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Post by Mozenrath on Sept 16, 2009 8:32:41 GMT -5
That's not how things should work in wrestling, she should have gave her position to John Cena. Cena should then have faced Vince and Shane in a ladder match for complete control of WWE. Would Cena force everyone in the WWE offices to drink delicious milk on the job, as it's good for their bones? Dress code soon includes pump Reebocks.
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Post by Alexander The So-so on Sept 16, 2009 8:48:58 GMT -5
What I'm curious about would be how it would effect how WWE is run and presented if Linda gets into public office AND Vince runs everything in the company. What would Vince do with total control over it, and how would the product need to shift to protect Linda's image? Seems like it'd have some interesting implications.
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Post by greeby on Sept 16, 2009 8:53:41 GMT -5
I couldn't care less about her political ideas, but the scary part is what WWE is going to look like if Vince takes over Linda's responsibilities. But then maybe he'll step down from creative... If it forces Vince to return to being solely a promoter and relinquish his iron grip on the creative process (much like 97). Nothing but good can come of this.
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Post by Citizen Grimm on Sept 16, 2009 9:00:57 GMT -5
I couldn't care less about her political ideas, but the scary part is what WWE is going to look like if Vince takes over Linda's responsibilities. But then maybe he'll step down from creative... If it forces Vince to return to being solely a promoter and relinquish his iron grip on the creative process (much like 97). Nothing but good can come of this. Unless Stephanie takes over creative. Then our only hope is that she'll listen to HHH.
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Post by Raja Lion on Sept 16, 2009 9:08:14 GMT -5
What I'm curious about would be how it would effect how WWE is run and presented if Linda gets into public office AND Vince runs everything in the company. What would Vince do with total control over it, and how would the product need to shift to protect Linda's image? Seems like it'd have some interesting implications. In fairness, Vince DOES have total control as of now, but because they're a publicly traded company, they also have a board of directors to answer to. The question about product is the same ones I have. Its really hard to say because Vince is after all, a possible Senator's husband now. I imagine it staying the course. I doubt we'll see a hard shift to tamer or more risque. This move seems very calculated by Linda and probably has been thought of for a long time.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2009 9:14:11 GMT -5
I really don't see Linda winning. Not only do the wrestling thing - it's a documented fact that people challenging the incumbents in SCongressional races usually lose because most people don't pay enough attention to the elections to do anything besides vote for the candidate they know.
Best of luck, though. In either case, I am curious to see what Vince's position controlling the entirety of the company will amount to now - granted, my guess is that he'll appoint an interim CEO to hold the job, and if Linda fails she'll get the job back. I'm not sure who in the company he'd trust with such a responsibility, though.
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Post by Raja Lion on Sept 16, 2009 9:31:05 GMT -5
I really don't see Linda winning. Not only do the wrestling thing - it's a documented fact that people challenging the incumbents in SCongressional races usually lose because most people don't pay enough attention to the elections to do anything besides vote for the candidate they know. Big big big difference this time around. Chris Dodd (the incumbent) is under heavy fire from his party, as well as as the opposing, both outside and inside his state. The harder part she has is just getting the nomination, but if she gets it, she could definitely win it. This is as much a timing move on her part as Schwarzenegger's was. First, she's gotta win the nomination though, and then she has to win a senatorial race in a state that is pretty heavily supportive of the opposing party most of the time, but with the incumbent getting it at both ends, this is really good timing on her part to challenge now. This incumbent is not like others. He could very easily lose.
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Post by ACG2x on Sept 16, 2009 9:40:25 GMT -5
Agreed that Dodd is under fire, but Connecticut is traditonally one of the most Democractic voting states. Actually, most of New England is.
That being said, Dodd has become somewhat of a staple in the Senate, one of the guys who is usually re-elected with ease. In fact, he garnered nearly 2/3 of the vote in 2004.
I'm more interested in seeing if she can secure the GOP nomination at this point than actually defeating Chris Dodd. However, as "blue" as CT is, if there were ever an election during which the incumbent is vulunerable, 2010 would be it.
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Post by playoldgames on Sept 16, 2009 9:40:37 GMT -5
A thought on Linda leaving her position as CEO - I always thought she was just a figurehead CEO anyway. A front office Jack Tunney, if you will.
As I recall, Vince hastily signed everything over to Linda as CEO during the 1994 steroid trials when there was a very real possibility that he was facing jail time. So I don't think it'll make that much difference to the way the company is run.
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Post by Mozenrath on Sept 16, 2009 9:41:08 GMT -5
She needs Ric Flair and Bob Backlund to be her campaign advisers.
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Post by Raja Lion on Sept 16, 2009 9:43:58 GMT -5
Agreed that Dodd is under fire, but Connecticut is traditonally one of the most Democractic voting states. Actually, most of New England is. . Oh I don't argue with that at all. Connecticut is definitely not Republican stomping grounds in any sense. It's definitely an uphill climb for her and I wouldnt bet on her winning its just now is probably her best chance from her perspective.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2009 9:46:47 GMT -5
We've gotta think of fun ways to work wrestling into her campaign. I say put IRS in charge of finances and, as mentioned before, hire the APA to control security. Who will dare try to shoot when they could face a Clothesline From Hell?
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