Madonna Show Makes Political Statement

(CBS)  Although Madonna has turned 50, she is just as controversial as ever.

The pop icon kicked off her "Sticky and Sweet" tour in the U.K. and has everyone talking, not only about her amazing physique, but about her politics.

As if her wardrobes and dance moves weren't racy enough to grab her fans' attention, she had images of presidential hopeful John McCain alongside Adolf Hitler and Robert Mugabe while on the other hand, comparing presidential hopeful Barack Obama to John Lennon and Mahatma Gandhi, reported Early Show co-anchor Julie Chen.

According to USATODAY, images of destruction and global warming flashed on a screen during a video interlude, which were followed by the images of McCain and Obama.

"Once the interlude was over, Madonna threw herself into a rave-inflected rendition of "Like a Prayer." She finished off the concert with her thumping "Give it 2 Me" from her new album Hard Candy," USATODAY, reported.

"She's never been known for her subtlety," said Early Show correspondent Maggie Rodriguez. "So, I can't say I'm that surprised."

"But I can speak to the in-shape part …," Early Show co-anchor Harry Smith chimed in. "Because the pictures of her look amazing. And we live in the same apartment building. I saw personal trainers coming in a lot this summer. In one of the rooms in her apartment, she was apparently rehearsing in there because some of the neighbors were complaining to me about the noise. So she's in good shape."

The queen of pop could have just endorsed Obama in an interview or by making a public statement, but that wouldn't capture the true spirit of Madonna, who thrives on shock value.

[bigchange4]

Funny, comparing McCain, when it was Obama standing to a chearing croud in Germany just like that famous person did before that dropped us into WWII.

[whiskyrokkr]

She''s still a sack of ***

[tootsie1963]

WHO CARES WHAT SHE HAS TO SAY!!!!!

[whiskyrokkr]

She is a sack of garbage.

[evangeline78]

People who think she''s courageous for doing this must be on crack. What did she ever do to improve this country? Help people to take up her crazy religion? Maybe she can help us by teaching us to speak in fake British accent. I''m no McCain fan, but this woman would sell her soul to the devil if she can get some attention. If she was truly concerned about our current state, she would have shared her views LONG time ago. It''s now cool to bash America and the Republican party, so she jumps on the bandwagon. Hey, celebs like Susan Sarandon protested even before it became a cool thing to do. I might not agree with Susan Sarandon about everything, but I respect her because she''s not an opportunist or a hypocrite. She might **** some people off, but she doesn''t change her views through her publicist to make more money like so many pathetic celebs. A lot of Americans are fearful about the future, but we''re still here and trying hard to improve it. I''m willing to stick with this country through thick and thin. What did you ever do for this country, Maddona?

[aaabee-2009]

Ya, that''''s right, make the limo/lear libs yourleaders. They are so in touch with regular working Americans. Why, they relate to us on a real basic level. Posted by Xlib at 07:41 AM : Aug 26, 2008

Who do you think you''re fooling? On what basic level is Cheney in touch with regular working Americans? Yet, you seem not to have an issue with YOUR leadership being fat, elite, and privilaged.

What did Robin Williams say of Bush? Some men are born to greatness, some men acheive greatness, some men have greatness handed to them as a graduation present.

Not all of us got caught in the Dumbing Down of America, Xlib. :)

[whiskyrokkr]

She is a *** in 3rd degree.

[sly_64]

She was never really that good looking to begin with.

[dblbar]

The only difference being that if McCain attempted to wipe anybody out, he''''d be imprisoned.

Nothing was done to Bush and Cheney.....

[xlib]

Ya, that''s right, make the limo/lear libs yourleaders. They are so in touch with regular working Americans. Why, they relate to us on a real basic level. And, let''s not forget all the education and practical experience they all have.

Where has madonna lived the past decade or so???? Oh yea, Europe.