Yep, you read that title right. Seems Ted Nugent, Rocker, Hunter and outspoken Mad Man of Detroit is thinking about running on the Republican ticket in 2006 for Governor of Michigan.
I would vote for him!
We refer, of course, to semi-famous guitarist and hunter Ted Nugent.
One can never be quite sure how seriously to take anything that comes out of Uncle Ted's mouth, but he recently told interviewers he was "getting real close to deciding to run" for governor. That follows a vow made during the 2002 campaign to run in '06 if Democrat Jennifer Granholm was elected.
He's since moved to Texas, but when we asked six months ago, a Nugent spokeswoman said the anti-Granholm pledge had not been retracted.
And hey, being a Governor is a stepping stone to President!
Heck, I might move to MI just so I could vote for him!
Posted by: Ogre at July 18, 2005 11:43 AMFunny, but true Ted Nugent story.
My dad worked for a prototype shop, they built prototype vehicles for the Big 3.
They also happened to build Terrible Ted's Zebra stripped Bronco.
After they finished the Bronco, Terrible Ted came to the shop to thank all the employees who worked on the truck (my dad being one of them) he gave them autographed posters of his Bronco. My dad brought it home and told us he had met some guy named Ted Nugget today and he was some rock-n-roll guy. My dad said he was a very nice guy and sat and ate lunch with them (he had lunch brought in for everyone).
Ya, we nearly freaked that our dad had met the Motor City Mad Man and talked with him up close and personnel.
Oh and Dad also said Ted had one hot looking chick on his arm.
Posted by: Machelle at July 18, 2005 01:14 PMI'm moving to MI next door to Ogre.
Ted's the best.
And it's not like you can shame him by citing his embarrassing prior exploits - he's PROUD of them :-)
Posted by: Harvey at July 18, 2005 04:06 PMWow...didn't I see him on a tortilla somewhere...or was that the long haired bearded dude...
Posted by: silentwarrior at July 18, 2005 07:28 PMMichigan is just sounding better and better.
Posted by: Contagion at July 19, 2005 08:26 AMBefore you sign up for the campaign, read this:
Ted:"My being there (South Africa) isn't going to affect any political structure. Besides, apartheid isn't that cut-and-dry. All men are not created equal." Detroit Free Press Magazine, July 15, 1990
"The preponderance of South Africa is a different breed of man...They still put bones in their noses, they still walk around naked, they wipe their butts with their hands. And when I kill an antelope for 'em, their preference is the gut pile. That's what they f------ want to eat, the intestines. These are different people. You give them toothpaste, they f------ eat it." Detroit Free Press Magazine, July 15, 1990
There is much more good stuff from Ted here.
Well gee Kevin, thanks so much for the information.
But I hate to tell you buddy, I grew up on Ted and his points of view. I know I will disappoint you but I agree with him on a lot of things.
He says what others are afraid to say because of all the PC bullshit today.
Posted by: Machelle at July 20, 2005 08:44 AMI think that 95% of the civilized world would dispute that opposition to apartheid in the 1990s and racism is not "PC bullshit" as you put it. I'm willing to give the voters of Michigan (even Republicans) credit for thinking so as well.
Posted by: Kevin McKague at July 20, 2005 01:19 PM
Typo, should have read: "I think that 95% of the civilized world would not dispute that opposition to apartheid in the 1990s and racism is not "PC bullshit" as you put it. I'm willing to give the voters of Michigan (even Republicans) credit for thinking so as well.
Ah, Kevin ... One comment does not make a man if so there would be a lot of Democrats that would not be viable canidates either.
Posted by: Machelle at July 21, 2005 08:19 AMI am sure that you are correct, but I wouldn't vote for them either.
Posted by: Kevin McKague at July 21, 2005 02:19 PM