Madonna Show Makes Political Statement

Pop Icon Raises Eyebrows On Tour With Extreme Political Views On McCain & Obama

(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.

[samsel3]

What a woman ! She''s fantastic, more people should express themselves instead of being like sheep led to slaughter. Bush, McCain and the rest of the Republican Neanderthals take notice: You will be exposed for your acts and deeds. You will be assimilated by the Earth you destroy..............

[mygramma]

Madonna is a lot more subtle than Rodriguez thinks. She thinks this was all political. It wasn''t.

It''s in part giving McCain some of his own medicine for his ad flashing images of Briney Spears and Paris Hilton in order to label Obama as nothing more than a celebrity. She''s also going after the media for what they do to Bash the lives of female celebrities and female politicians, i.e., Hillary. The cameo of Britney trapped in an elevator speaks to the female celebrity bashing and harassment.

[foxmulder33]

Not a huge fan of Madonna, but glad to see her taking a few shots at McCain for his infantile ads using Britney and Paris. Hitler is a little much though. He''s more like *** Cheney than McCain.

[foxmulder33]

Now why can''t you say ***. That''s the man''s name for crying out loud!?!? LOL.

[xlib]

samsel-so it''s ok for everyone to express themselves no matter what?? So, the fact that I am a conservative I have a right to express my opinion??
Come on, is it ok for EVERYONE to express themselves (without grabbing one''s cr*&*h)??

[mcvet-1]

Way to go Madonna! Way to go!!

[mcvet-1]

amsel-so it''''s ok for everyone to express themselves no matter what?? So, the fact that I am a conservative I have a right to express my opinion??
Come on, is it ok for EVERYONE to express themselves (without grabbing one''''s cr*&*h)??

Posted by Xlib at 04:27 PM : Aug 25, 2008

No Sparky! I''ve read a LOT of your post and you are as FASCIST as they come... NO DOUBT ABOUT IT! Anyone NOT agreeing with the Party or the Fuhrer is automatically put in the "Lib" Box to hate. THAT is TEXT BOOK Fascist... NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. Now lets show folks out there how this is done. SIEG HEIL!! Very good!!

[whiskyrokkr]

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[rational_1]

"She''s never been known for her subtlety," said Early Show correspondent Maggie Rodriguez."

Or for her intelligence for that matter. Who cares what she thinks - she probably won''t even vote in any case.

[whiskyrokkr]

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[whiskyrokkr]

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[whiskyrokkr]

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[whiskyrokkr]

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[foxmulder33]

Madonna always gets a rise out people. Like I say, not a huge fan, but it''s fun to watch people''s reaction. More power to her.

[hypnotoad72]

"Sticky and sweet".

All I know is, she''s reveling in the fine art of...

reverse psychology.

There''s a fine line between getting peoples'' attention and being trash just to get peoples'' reactions. I''m sorry society wants to idolize her. She''d be better off as a comedienne. Her antics are a repetitive joke.

[hypnotoad72]

Wait a moment... the article reads "Queen of pop". So now I have to think two things:

1. Does that mean she married to Michael Jackson?

2. Now I read in previous news articles that Britney was the queen of pop. In which case why wouldn''t Michael marry her? I mean, she''s almost sufficiently young enough...

[roy671]

I tip my hat off to Madonna.

Comparing McCain to Hitler-a stretch it would seem, but only an intellectual could possibly grasp the similarities.

Take McCain. He''s just another old fatass from the south, and like Bush could never truly love and respect the people of this country-women, *** and lesbians, lower class families, hispanics and african americans-he represents an old and deadbeat social niche.

If it were not for laws and the way the world is now connected, I honestly would not be surprised to see people like McCain use force and violence to rid this country of the people he fears. We see it in hate crimes and hangings and mobs on an individual basis around the world, and even in the US.
It''s typical even in Jamaica for church groups to harass and beat down people of the GLBT community.

The times have changed, but the spirit and delusion people like McCain and Hitler exist in have not.

[roy671]

I might also add that we shouldn''t be surprised Madonna is the only female entertainer with the guts to make a statement.

Unlike all these conforming blonde bimbos in Hollywood that bend over to societies definition of what a female and a female celebrity can and cannot, madonna stands alone as being the only one to take a risk by saying or doing something that provokes thought and discussion, which is obviously something many people fear.

I think it''s so very ironic that the media attacks her for what she does-she being the only female doing what she does, when men do it all the time.
For example, it''s still jabbed at her that she''d used to grab her *** during concerts, yet somehow it''s alright for the male musicians-like Michael jackson-to grab himself. Their never criticized.

In comparing McCain to Hitler, Madonna did nothing more than demonstrate that they both stand for the degradation of the human spirit, and represent a turning back on our social evolution. They may be different in what they do or what they''d be able to do, but they both fear certain groups of people based out of fear and prejudice. The only difference being that if McCain attempted to wipe anybody out, he''d be imprisoned.

And in another ironic twist, McCain is known for his anger control problem when it comes to dealing with people that don''t agree with him.

But whatever, at least Madonna''s willing to say something.

[jmurrieta1]

"As an independent, she


If you really want people to believe you''re an independent and not the Bushite troll you clearly are, you should pick a neutral screen name, not one making fun of Obama''s name.

Bushit!

[backfromiraq]

Madonna''s dog and pony show (she performs both characters) makes fun of John McCain ........... Well, does anybody really care?

[backfromiraq]

roy 671,
Throw away all those Madonna pictures you have under your bed and try to pull yourself together man.

[runningralph]

What''s so great about this woman, anyway? I''M not familiar with her music, but I''m aware she has been around a long time. Apparently someone likes her voice. I listen to pop music on the radio quite a bit, but I don''t remember the DJ mentioning her name. She is rather pretty, but I''ve seen a lot better. What is the big deal about her?

[smirk5]

And the McCain campaign thought it would look Presidential to actually respond to Madonna. Hilarious.

[whiskyrokkr]

What a stupid tramp. This shows how dumb this dingbat really is.

[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.

[dblbar]

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

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

[sly_64]

She was never really that good looking to begin with.

[whiskyrokkr]

She is a *** in 3rd degree.

[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. :)

[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?

[whiskyrokkr]

She is a sack of garbage.

[tootsie1963]

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

[whiskyrokkr]

She''s still a sack of ***

[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.