Astrology and Politics
[Guest post by DRJ]
Nancy Reagan’s interest in astrology is probably the most famous modern-day example in which politics meets astrology. The Washington Post archives reflect 51 articles since 1987 that contain the search terms “Nancy,” “Reagan” and “astrology,” and I doubt these articles are complimentary.
Thus, I was surprised to find that the Washington Post’s summary of the Senate vote on the Allard Amendment (discussed here) breaks down the vote by party, state, region, boomer status, gender, and astrological sign.
I can’t imagine why the Washington Post would break down Congressional votes by astrological sign … but I’m not surprised to learn that Barack Obama is a Leo.
— DRJ
“I’m not surprised to learn that Barack Obama is a Leo.”
Really? I’m shocked and amazed that he is not a Gemini. In fact, I would have bet money on it.
Scott (7b485d) — 7/27/2008 @ 9:55 amYou take that back!
Geminis everywhere (5ccf59) — 7/27/2008 @ 10:01 amif uranus is in trine with cancer, you need to see a doctor.
assistant devil's advocate (809dea) — 7/27/2008 @ 10:32 amMy sign is the $.
C. Norris (051d62) — 7/27/2008 @ 12:29 pmIt’s always amusing to me that astrology is stupid when Republicans reference it, but no one seems to have much to say about this incidence! “Leo” indeed.
Let’s see. BO is a Leo. America is a Cancer. So let’s check out that “Romance Horoscope,” shall we?
Scary, huh?
Eric Blair (2708f4) — 7/27/2008 @ 1:28 pmI’ve always thought the ideal mate was one whose sign is “Yield”!
Another Drew (8018ee) — 7/27/2008 @ 3:31 pmIt’s always amusing to me that astrology is stupid when Republicans reference it, but no one seems to have much to say about this incidence! “Leo” indeed.
Astrological Readings (e0c882) — 8/6/2008 @ 12:37 pmBill Clinton is also a Leo! Wouldn’t you think Hillary would get along better with Obama then she does! Or is it just the battle of Scorpio VS Leo
T Chretien (71923c) — 8/15/2008 @ 3:23 pmThe only presadents that wher Gemini are JFK, and Bush(senoir.)
Eden_hummel (cdbea1) — 8/19/2008 @ 1:06 amIf you want to knw more about Obama’s and Palin’s respective astrological charts, go to http://www.robertphoenix.com
rpm (18fed4) — 9/7/2008 @ 10:03 pmObama is a Leo, but has a Gemini Moon. So the person who thought he had to be a Gemini is partly right.
m7 (cd6230) — 10/8/2008 @ 7:42 pm