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So we've made jokes about celebrities for president in the future, like President Kanye etc.Here is my nightmare scenario for a real candidate in 2040

Posted by crash davis (aka crash davis) Nov 17 '16, 08:29

I watch a lot of Seahawks behind the scenes videos, and there is one guy who will always stop and talk to security guards and other personnel who are the 'little people'. He does this so often that some other Seahawks have derogatorily called Russell Wilson "governor" or "Mr. President".

Russell just joined a group consisting of a wealthy Seattle investor and two of the Nordstroms. Their plan is to build a NBA/NHL arena in the SODO area (same area as the C-Link and Safeco field). Wilson gave a big heartfelt speech about the Sonics and growing up a Gary Payton fan.

Those guys want Russell on their investment group because he raises their public profile greatly. Since Russell works ultimately for Paul Allen, he already has access and ties to Seattle's New Money class. Now partnering with the Nordstroms, he will have access to Seattle's Old Money class.

If this group succeeds in building the arena, and bringing Sonics basketball back to Seattle, Wilson will have a record of public works (besides his charity) to go alongside his name recognition. And a NHL franchise would just be a cherry on top of a sundae.

If that were to happen, and if he was so inclined, he could easily sweep into the Seattle mayorship. A Seattle mayor is always an instant contender for Governor of Washington, or possibly Senator (though generally, Washington makes someone be a Congressman before they get that job).

So I give you a nightmare scenario for 2040, celebrity Presidential candidate Russell Wilson!

Responses:

why is that a nightmare? He seems like a good guy or is he a nutter behind the scenes? -- nm - Beaker Nov 17, 08:31 13
- joke answer - Press Secretary Marshawn Lynch - crash davis Nov 17, 08:37 12
  - Q: Can you comment on President Wilson's decision to tactically nuke portions of New England? A: I'm just here so I won't get fined. -- nm - ML Nov 17, 08:44 4
    - Q: Why did Aaron Rodgers get sent to a re-education camp? A: Yeah -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 08:47 3
      - Still the greatest interview moment I've seen in the last year -- (link) - ML Nov 17, 08:49 [youtube] 2
        
        if that was on Chappelle Show, no one would blink. -- nm - Reagen Nov 17, 09:19
        
        some people are unique snowflakes -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 09:02
  - whatever Richard Sherman gets you know he will have a hand's on management style -- nm - Beaker Nov 17, 08:41 2
    - And be closely watched yet remaining effective at an incredible level...plus he'll tell you the truth about what he is thinking -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 08:43 1
      - why does he keep putting his hands all over me when he is trying to make a point? -- nm - groiny Nov 17, 08:44
  - Secretary of Defense Kam Chancellor -- nm - crash davis Nov 17, 08:39
  - Press Secretary Wallace Shawn -- nm - Max Nov 17, 08:38 2
    - outstanding. -- nm - philip k mud Nov 17, 08:40 1
      - "But the most famous mistake is asking a followup question that the Press Secretary can use to ignore your first question! You've lost! HaHaHaHaHa!" -- nm - Press Secretary Wallace Shawn Nov 17, 08:48

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