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Val Kilmer for governor? Sounds dangerous. Dangerously awesome.
If you weren’t one of the lucky few to see the underappreciated “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” you may have wondered what happened to Val Kilmer.
Well, not quite sure how I missed this LA Times story yesterday, but apparently Kilmer is considering a run for governor of New Mexico. The ‘Batman Forever’ and ‘Top Secret’ star is a California native but has lived in the “Land of Enchantment” for the past 20 years. I guess if Clint Eastwood, Ronald Reagan, Sonny Bono, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Al Franken, Fred Thompson, et al can do it …
“I’m just looking for ways to be contributive,” Kilmer told The Associated Press on Thursday. “And if that ends up being where I can make a substantial contribution, then I’ll run.”
If he is serious, he better stop paying his taxes soon. Or however that goes.
I think the whole thing will be totally worth it, if during a debate he pops some chewing gum and stares down Lt. Gov. Diane Denish (who is running) and says: “You’re everyone’s problem. That’s because every time you go up in the air you’re unsafe. I don’t like you because you’re dangerous.”
And then, when she wins and asks him to be his second-in-command, they argue over who can be the other’s wingman.
Let’s be perfectly clear, however: I would totally vote for the guy. No offense, Lt. Gov. Denish. I’m sure you’re a lovely person.
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By James
February 6, 2009 8:19 PM | Link to this
He and I were like brothers in flight school.
By Bernie - A Vietnam Vet
February 6, 2009 10:09 PM | Link to this
do a web search on Mr. Kilmer’s Esquire article and his opinions of Vietnam Veterans. Sorry, Mr. Kilmer, playing a Top Gun fighter pilot does not give you a clue as to what combat is like and your judgement of Vietnam Veterans not only misses the mark as to the character of men and women who have served and continue to serve this nations military but it shows your arrogance and short sighted understanding of your fellow man.
By Bruce
February 6, 2009 10:39 PM | Link to this
“I’m just looking for ways to be contributive?” Try looking for ways to contribute. Something more appropriate for a semi-literate; perhaps working a soup line. Without your looks, you’d surely be in one.
By Alias
February 7, 2009 7:35 AM | Link to this
Well I’m sure he’s highly qualified, after all he’s from California, the model state, and he’s an actor.
By Fred
February 7, 2009 9:32 AM | Link to this
Read his comments about Vietnam veterans from the New Mexico Independent and tell me you want someone with his attitude running the state. Him calling veterans punks is rather telling.
By TRADERRIC
February 7, 2009 1:43 PM | Link to this
EVERYONE WHO LOST MONEY IN THAT DARN DEMOCRAT MADOFF’S SCAM SHOULD RUN FOR OFFICE! DOC HOLIDAY WILL MAKE HUCKLEBERRIES OUT OF US ALL!!!
By SamIam
February 7, 2009 6:00 PM | Link to this
He could do it. An actor grew up to be the greatest President of all time…oops, that was yesterday - now its Obama - he’s the greatest there ever was…loser!