Michero Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 My school is trying to decide who should speak at our graduation and they want suggestions. So far on their list Conan O'Brien Lance Armstrong Oprah Winfrey Hillary Clinton Jon Stewart Lance Armstrong is the only one I think I'd like to speak at my graduation. I've suggested Peikoff and Donald Trump. Who else should I request? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I fear Lance might be compartmentalized in his politics, so I'd go for Conan for a good laugh, since he tends to not say anything profound in terms philosophy, in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michero Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I fear Lance might be compartmentalized in his politics, so I'd go for Conan for a good laugh, since he tends to not say anything profound in terms philosophy, in my experience. Oh-- what are Lance's politics? I guess I never thought about that... Yeah Conan is probably the best choice on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaloNoble6 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 That's the thing, I don't know, but I do know he has expressed interest in having that as his second career. And, I'm suspicious of anyone that wants to do politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michero Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 And, I'm suspicious of anyone that wants to do politics. I know how you feel. I haven't trusted anyone in politics since George Washington. Anyway, I'd just like to know some of the other board members' heros (that are living). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proverb Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 I am impressed. If these are serious considerations for guest speakers, I'm curious if you are in a private school. I wish I went to a school that had the capacity to have sought people of that caliber. (Not that I am saying that Oprah Winfrey is of any value other than 'Famous') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOdden Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Anyway, I'd just like to know some of the other board members' heros (that are living).Well, there's me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovenstein Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Donald Trump. I have a hard time stomaching the thought of Trump after I found out about this. http://www.ij.org/private_property/atlantic_city/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaight Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Oh-- what are Lance's politics? I guess I never thought about that... The only detail I know about Lance Armstrong's politics is that he was reportedly opposed to the war in Iraq. That's not a good sign, IMHO. Of course, to date he has refused to use his celebrity as a platform to push his political views, a decision which I think is an important factor in explaining the wide respect in which he is held. A lot of people are very tired of celebrities assuming that because they're famous we want to hear about their political opinions, whether we agree with them or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRoberts Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I would, with 100% backing, suggest Victor Davis Hanson. He is amazing! Check out his website at www.victorhanson.com for more information about his ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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