I did not expect my first post to be moved and become a thread starter or I might have worded it different.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
In the first place, if I get on the show I will not be allowed to advertise my views on the show.
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I do not expect you to promote Winnie speed limits while on Survivor.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
The show does not air until next fall so the speed limit debate will be history by then.
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You assume that the speed issue will be concluded by then but it may not be finished. We thought it was done last year.
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Originally Posted by Bear Islander
Most importantly, contestants on reality shows are universally regarded as "media whores". My credibility will go DOWN if I get on the show.
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In the photo gallery you are called a "poll dancer" I did not know you graduated to other positions
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Seriously. If we are still talking speed limits after Survivor airs, BI will have more credibility IMHO.
Let's picture Ruppert a former Survivor cast member in BI's position. Should he get on a talk show or a public service announcement or interviews or in the papers his views would be taken very seriously by the general public.
"I've been to the ends of the earth, braved the hazards of Survivor and been (or ready to go) to space.
Some people would call me fearless. Close to home I fear for my family, for campers and people in kayaks due to fast boats on the Lake. I've lived and played on Lake Winnipesauke for many years. Take it from me, we need speed limits."
That's just one potential scenario. The voting but non-boating residents of NH sure would take that testimony seriously. Look at all he has done and and it is fast boats on the lake that cause him concern. Could be quite powerful.
If the message came from Johnny Fairplay I might be skeptical but a good guy like Ruppert and probably Bear Islander would get my attention and action. My $0.02.
Richard Hatch earned his media whore reputation it was not automatic. Did you ever try to listen to his radio show?
Am I the only one that sees the potential to boost speed limit support this way?