Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Emily Esfahani Smith, Ed. ·
Dec 15, 2010 at 8:36am
Jon Bon Jovi: just a pretty, made-up face? The White House doesn't think so.
Politics Daily reports on Obama's latest political appointee:
The "Livin' on a Prayer" singer has been appointed to the 25-member White House Council for Community Solutions.
In its announcement Tuesday, the White House said the new panel will "provide advice to the President on the best ways to mobilize citizens, nonprofits, businesses and government to work more effectively together to solve specific community needs."
Is this the consolation prize for not making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
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Sep '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
They're trying to undermine Chris Christie but The Situation was unavailable as he's preaching abstinence with Bristol Palin (abstinence from steroids?) and Tony Soprano is not quite the image of the People's Republic of New Jersey that they are trying to cultivate.
Jul '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Oh, thank God! We really needed another federally-funded "new panel" to tinker around with our communities. Has Bon Jovi read up on his Alinski?
Jul '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Um, Emily? I hear that Salma Hayek is a candidate for that board, too....
Nov '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Wow. This makes the WaPo strangely relevant again: Last Friday they ran a surprisingly interesting essay about the death of the celebrity dissident and the rise of the celebrity wonk.
He is pretty, though--no doubt about that.
Nov '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Not to throw a big grenade into the forum, but...
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed Obama's prediliction for handsome men — especially handsome young men? Just sayin'...
Jul '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Lady Kurobara
Not to throw a big grenade into the forum, but...
Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed Obama's prediliction for handsome men — especially handsome young men? Just sayin'... · Dec 15 at 9:07am
No, but he throws a baseball like a sissy.
May '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
I would certainly seek out the advice of a guy who married Valerie Bertinelli. He knows what's what.
Sep '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
You must have him confused with Eddie Van Halen.
Government is so big it is sucking up Rock Stars like a black hole.
Aug '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
kenneth, pretty sure the Cof C requires a picture to accompany any mention of Salma ( or Friedrich) Hayek !
Edited on Dec 15, 2010 at 10:45pmMay '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Franco
You must have him confused with Eddie Van Halen.
Government is so big it is sucking up Rock Stars like a black hole. · Dec 15 at 10:04am
Good Lord. I hope Ursula's not reading this complete breakdown in my 80's knowledge. Who married Tiffani Thiessen? I plan to kill him, whoever it is.
Jul '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Ugh. That essay has smug the way people have bad breath. Easterly mocks Bono and elevates John Lennon, all the while glazing over the glaring distinction: Bono, say what you will about him, has had an effect. Lennon did not. The idea that Lennon was a driving force in ending the Vietnam War is a bit silly - he spent most of his time preaching to the converted. Consider this passage from the essay:
Can you imagine Lennon passing himself off as an authority on the intricacies of Vietnamese politics and history? His message was simpler: This war is wrong.
Yes, by all means, don't expect an actual argument from a celebrity dissident! Highchair-banging assertion will do just fine.
May '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
"Wanted, Dead or Alive"
As Rush might say, Bush is living in Obama's head rent-free.
Nov '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Wylee Coyote
Ugh. That essay has smug the way people have bad breath. Easterly mocks Bono and elevates John Lennon, all the while glazing over the glaring distinction: Bono, say what you will about him, has had an effect. Lennon did not.
Oh, I totally agree with you, Wylee, re Easterly's smugness; his true-believerism is actually a bit scary. But I found it an interesting idea/contrast nonetheless. The celebrity wonk--I love it! It is a bit rich to be lectured to about international affairs by, for example, the actor who starred in Gigli. Just sayin'.
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
On a side note, the fact that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame denied entrance to Bon Jovi while giving the nod to Leon Russell and Dr. John may prove the existence of the Almighty. The fact that the hall continues to be located in Cleveland, however, presents a strong case for deism.
Aug '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
It had be the right time and you had to have the right moves...
hope this doesn't mean Dr John and Elton John will be doing a Kennedy tribute album.
As I reflect on the subject of the post, I can't recall one song by the eponymous group.
I only hope this attention will increase mr. jovi sales,much like miley cyrus goosing salvia
Edited on Dec 15, 2010 at 10:44pmJul '10
Re: Jon Bon Jovi, Presidential Advisor
Good point! That's true, but it could be worse. I mean, one of the guys from Harold & Kumar could be advising the President of the United States on -
Oh, right.