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Thor · 08-19-2008, 11:29 PM

So back in EUFA 2008, the European Soccer (Football) tourney, they were panning on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_de_Villepin

As when they pan on celebs in the stand, they often tell us a story, but this time we even got a few min quick little story done by a reporter. To my amazement, it was about how Mr Villepin was a very big proponent of Astrology and one of Frances most famous Astrologers was on his speed dial.

Not only that, in this fluff piece, they interviewed the lady astrologer who proudly told a story where she felt a meeting was not in his best interest on a certain day due to the alignment of the stars, and that he should delay it by a week. He followed her advice.

So this is my question, I know everyone loves to laugh about what sign they are, if they are like me 'a scorpion' and behave like they claim we behave.. Or if they go further and believe that Astrology is accurate and something we 'should' believe in..

So my question really is this, IF you had a politician that publicly claimed belief in Astrology, and one who didn't would you vote for the person who believes in a belief that holds absolutely no serious data to back up any of its claims?

Because I've read that as much as 40-60% of some nations believe in Astrology, and that is the most astonishing thing of all to me.

I mean its not Bigfoot, but we have elected politicians in France weekly talking to an Astrologer who can help them on decisions?!?

08-19-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
Thor God of Hating Twitter Join Date: Apr 2006 Exp:	Astrology, just curious... So back in EUFA 2008, the European Soccer (Football) tourney, they were panning on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_de_Villepin As when they pan on celebs in the stand, they often tell us a story, but this time we even got a few min quick little story done by a reporter. To my amazement, it was about how Mr Villepin was a very big proponent of Astrology and one of Frances most famous Astrologers was on his speed dial. Not only that, in this fluff piece, they interviewed the lady astrologer who proudly told a story where she felt a meeting was not in his best interest on a certain day due to the alignment of the stars, and that he should delay it by a week. He followed her advice. So this is my question, I know everyone loves to laugh about what sign they are, if they are like me 'a scorpion' and behave like they claim we behave.. Or if they go further and believe that Astrology is accurate and something we 'should' believe in.. So my question really is this, IF you had a politician that publicly claimed belief in Astrology, and one who didn't would you vote for the person who believes in a belief that holds absolutely no serious data to back up any of its claims? Because I've read that as much as 40-60% of some nations believe in Astrology, and that is the most astonishing thing of all to me. I mean its not Bigfoot, but we have elected politicians in France weekly talking to an Astrologer who can help them on decisions?!?