David Letterman to run for President!

[hornetrider]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/07/gaye-b...

Well kinda. Gay 'Gaybo' Byrne is going to run for Irish President - wtf! Talk show host as head of state?!

[98elise]

hornetrider said:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/07/gaye-b...

Well kinda. Gay 'Gaybo' Byrne is going to run for Irish President - wtf! Talk show host as head of state?!

Is that any more a surprise than say an actor?

[MX7]

Any more strange than Reagan?

[Asterix]

If Bush Jr can get elected, twice, then an old manky shoe is in with a shout.

[Halb]

98elise said:

hornetrider said:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/aug/07/gaye-b...

Well kinda. Gay 'Gaybo' Byrne is going to run for Irish President - wtf! Talk show host as head of state?!

Is that any more a surprise than say an actor?

Quite, why the surprise at all? He seems pretty sound. Push all the career politicians out

[EDLT]

Given how many people want Clarkson for PM this is almost sensible.

[anonymous-user]

the president in ireland is bascally ceremonial and holds no real power.