Top political strategist Woody Allen thinks Obama would get much more done as dictator; No, really

The notorious and formerly funny movie director Woody Allen is apparently frustrated with the cumbersome operations of American democracy too.

The one-time-father-now-husband-of-his-daughter tells the Spanish-language magazine La Vanguardia that the United States' Democratic Smoker-in-Chief could accomplish a whole lot more from his White House if he didn't have so many disorderly, annoying people objecting, distracting and criticizing him all the time.

Such social messiness has been known to occur in functioning democracies, even cinematic ones, although less often on celebrity-strewn movie sets under the direction of a dictatorial director.

"It would be good...if (Obama) could be dictator for a few years because he could do a lot of good things quickly," Allen is quoted as saying.

Allen is also said to have said:

I am pleased with Obama. I think he is brilliant. The Republican Party should get out of his way and stop trying to hurt him.

With healthcare and the economy now fully fixed, no doubt one area in urgent need of sweeping Obama-style reforms would be targeting movie reviewers who write negatively about Hollywood. Or about its politician favorites.

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Comments

[BigDaddyDK]

Woody who? If he is interested in dictators, Cuba or Venezuela would be happy to demonstrate their versions of dictatorship. Funny how a dictator is loathe to give back power once he has it. I seem to recall another guy who became a dictator on the grounds that it would be good for the greatest nation on earth, and a bunch of his colleagues stabbed him to death.

[Charlie]

The left's true desire. What would you do with the dissenters Woody? Gulags? Re-education camps? And he called Bush supporters nazis.

[C Gilreath]

Yes just what this Democracy needs a DICTATOR. Wow how did this end up in the LA times. Openly ridiculing the left wing Jewish mind set in the LA times - the editor has gone mad! Woody is right democracy does get messy when you have to listen to all the stupid voters. Next we can simply extend comrad Obamas stay and put an end to this troubelsome republic. Allen and Hollywood only want free speech when it is their speech writers. They only want laws enforced when they are not the ones raping and marrying children. They only want rules to protect them. How sweet life must be when you have lost any sense of right and wrong.

[Fubar al-snafu]

Not only is he a pedophile creep - he is an idiot too.

Oh yeah - almost forgot - NOT FUNNY as well.

[BigDaddyDK]

Allow me to clarify my previous statement. I am not suggesting that anyone should do harm to our president. Far from it. He is not a dictator and does not exercise that kind of power. I was merely pointing out that dictators seldom wish to relinquish power and sometimes things don't end well for them.

So before all the calls to the secret service are placed, calm down and think rationally, and know that I am not inciting violence against anyone.

[Jeff]

Woody Allen, you are an idiot. You stopped being creative in the 1970s and now to get any press you're left dribbling your mindless pap. You want Obama to control you.. Fine.. Hand over 90% of your money and future earnings to the "man without a plan"..

[mike]

THIS all coming from an incestuous obvious drug abuser. this is the kind of mentality of the elitist in this country.

[mike]

Woody Allen is a complete knucklehead...never that funny...now he's simply sad. I'm glad no one other than his daughter...I mean...wife...listens to him.

[MotherGoose]

Why doesn't Woody just go ahead and move to Cuba or Venezuela and leave our republic alone. He can take Sean Penn and all the other commie actors with him.

[Tom Henderson]

It's a shame that so many American doctors are bailing out on accepting medicare patients especially ones with dementia. Mr. Allen has definitely gone over to that gray hazy other world. Not that he hasn't been there for a very long time anyway.....geez, marrying your adopted daughter for starters.

But Mr. Allen doesn't have to worry about the "REAL WORLD" now does he? The very wealthy don't really know or care about the everday life of those who don't have the wealth or privelege that some enjoy. I applaud those who made it to that level but don't forget where you came from and you are in the minority.

In the entertainement world, folks like Mr. Allen are overhead, the rest of us are the income they depend on.

[Vince]

This coming from an amoral person like woody allen? what a joke. this man has no more sense than a horses ass. Woody take your sorry communist liberal behind and leave the country. Try SE Asia there are plenty of underage girls there for you. But please keep your big fat nose out of american politics your way over your head. As for obama i cant wait for the next election where we the people can excersise our constitutional right to throw out politicians who hurt the country. Please America wake up before its too late. We are losing the last best part of our great nation. The last best hope of the world. God bless America!

[firedup49]

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE do they make to much money and think they have power to dictate?

[RAllen]

If Mr. Neurosis recommending Obama for Dictator of America because he is being held at bay by so many disorderly, annoying people objecting, distracting and criticizing him all the time maybe he can write a book on why Hitler’s intentions were simply misunderstood.

[Jack]

He did not marry his daughter!

[Joe Pepe NYC]

Well this is from a guy who cheated on his wife with the babysitter.

[carlr144]

Well what do you know I always thought that Allen was a "nutjob" AND NOW I KNOW I AM RIGHT. Could he be expressing his "little man syndrome" feelings ???????????

[Pirate Joe]

Me thinks the Woodster is off his meds or maybe he jkust nees to sit down and shut the heck up. What does this pedophile have to say that is noteworthy, not a thing, he isn't funny his movies were never funny and he is suffering from syphlititic dementia. What a loser. Typical Lib-Tard.

[carlb]

why do you give time for a pedophile and totally insane person?

[Joe Pepe NYC]

As a pedophile Woody also felt Polanski has "suffered enough."
Woody Allen cheated on his wife with her adopted daughter.
So Obama has a certified child predator on his side.

[ROB in NJ]

Woody Allen is a moron and these pretzels are making me thirsty!

[bob]

Woody Allen is no longer funny, insightful or sane.

[DosZap]

Woody, I always thought you were a little ADD,OCD, and very strange.but, I did not think you were nuts.
IF you want a Dictator for a leader, go to Chavez Country, and see how it goes there.
This is a Republic, not a Democracy, or a Fascist regime YET.
As long as we draw breath there are millions of Americans that will not allow that to happen.
Now, go back in your hole, and dream up another Box office BOMB.

[Josh]

Was this statement made tongue-in-cheek? There's no way he was serious. As right as I am, I wouldn't even wish that power upon "my side". Nobody is worthy of absolute power.

[Mike]

Incredible. Dictatorships are ok, as long as I agree with them, huh? This is the problem when people confuse fame with intelligence. Of course, this is the pervert who married his stepdaughter.

[Don]

He wouldn't wish this if W was still president. It's only O.K. to dictate to the people if Woody agrees with it. The rest of us be damned if we don't agree. These people should find and Island and get the hell out of here. Take your commie pres and your commie views with you.

[Maria]

Obama definitely has what it takes to become a dictator like Fidel, Chavez and the like ... now all we need to do is encourage him! Thank you Woody, I always suspected you were crazy but you have now confirmed it!

[JJD]

This is not the first time these "progressive" fools have spouted this frightening nonsense. The scary truth is that these left-wing kook elitists are all totalitarian dictators at heart who see the safeguards of liberty and the Constitution as obstacles to be overcome.

Even more frightening is the fact that our wishes-to-be-Dictator-in-Chief has echoed this same sentiment in telling his opposition to "get out of the way", and even worse in cramming healthcare legislation down the American People's throats with an approach that can only be described as Machiavellian.

The absolute folly of these "progressives" in their willful ignorance of history, and why the Founding Fathers wrote the Constitution the way they did, is appalling. In fact, it was BECAUSE of people like theses idiots that the Constitution contains such safeguards.

They are the biggest threat to our liberties in America today, second to even radical Islam because the evil of "progressive" ideology is comparatively subtle.

[TRGarner]

How is the economy FULLY fixed? How is healthcare FULLY fixed? Just curious. Why are doctors abandoning medicare in droves? blah blah blah blah, why does this pedophilelist get to say anything on how the government should operate and why should we care what HE THINKS?

[P. Lacy]

It's the height of hypocricy that Allen supports a dictatorship, but typical for a loony leftist who came into being during the hippy era as a counterculture nebish. Now that the new counterculture -- The Tea Party -- is about morality, smaller government, and liberty for all, the elite former hippies can't stand it. Allen should take Sean Penn and move to Venezuela -- I'm sure they would be very happy in a worker's paradise. Hypocrites all!

[D. Thomas]

If was kidding it still won't be funny. It's terrible to think that in our country we have people who believe things like this. So yes Woody, it would be fine for you give up your constitutional right to a dictator, that is until it's someone you don't agree with.

Remember, the thing about temporary dictators is they have a way of becoming permanent.

[TAMI]

God have mercy on us.

[biffula]

What does anyone expect? This is the type of belief you get from the looney left. They probably do think Zero is brilliant and doing a good job. But is Woody Allen the best spokesman they have? This clown married his own daughter for crissakes. He should be in the same cell as Roman Polanski.

[jnsesq]

Ever notice how cavalier The Left is about other people's rights? (Not to mention money!) Though in fairness, they do tend to defend strenuously illegal aliens' rights to vote and vote often.

[Byron Crowell]

If any republican had said such a thing he would be burned at the stake. Why are leftist always allowed to say ANYTHING with impunity? Because their motives are so pure? Now Woodie's motive is to impose tyranny on us all. Will you nut jobs EVER police your own?

[NoParty]

I always though Allen had the Peter Pan syndrome, plus a distinct liking for underage girls...and now we know he may have a further streak of insanity. He must be feeling out of sorts since no one really cares what he thinks, especially with his latest utterance designed to "free" his fellow young girl fan, Polanski. As sick as the idea is, of willing giving any one despotic control of this Country, I do believe that is what Obama and his crew are angling for...so maybe Woody is a prophet and not a pervert.

[Terry Cassidy]

Coming from a guy who married/dated his step daughter.....the jokes just keep coming. Obama has to hae someone more credible in the wings...but then again maybe not

[keithtx]

it's official mr. allen is insane

[Cindy]

Woody Allen is a deranged idiot. Anyone who marries a daughter after raising her is NUTS!!! Anything he says is ridiculous!!

I will never see another movie of his!!!

[casaubon]

mrwoody has never lived under a dictator...useful idiot
I am amazed how some people can throw away their own freedoms

[givejonadollar]

Sorry to say that Woody is not that brilliant at all.

[Steve_C]

Ha ha, I see Woody Allen is finally funny again!

[Simon]

What an idiot.

It amazes me just how much liberals love dictators. Good luck with that.

[Mike]

He's a freaking idiot. Just like a Hollywood(y)hack, no moral bearing, no common sense.

[B Young]

I'm always amazed that the libs can still blame the Republicans even though they own the Presidency, Senate, and House majorities. That isn't good enough Woody?

[NoMarxist]

Obama has already abused the power he's been granted by the constitution. If Woody wants a dictator, he should move into Sean Penn's brown nose house of traitors and in Venezuela. AMERICANS are not going to put up with the socialists abuse of power and will continue removing these people "big time" in November. Woody Allen himself is obviously not too bright if he thinks Obama has orchestrated this "destruction" of America. Maybe Woody, can explain how Obama managed to write the Wall Street bailout, the Health Care bill, an immigration bill (written but not yet released), and the Cap & Trade bill in less than a year, bills which neither Obama, the Senate or the Congress ever read before passing. Truth is, Obama is the "Slap Chop" front man for Soros and does nothing but shoot hoops, play golf, campaign and create laughable moments when he strays from his teleprompter.

[TheLibertine]

I guess Hitler, Stalin and Mao got alot done without having that pesky citizenry involved in their political plans. Yes, Woody, your position makes tons of sense.

[Eric]

Unsurprising coming from a scumbag pedophile like Woody Allen. Interesting that some of Obama's biggest supporters are the worst sort of filth.

[ErickNYC]

There are many who agree with Mr Allen both inside and outside of government. It does seem the right time for they crypto-fascists to make their moves...and so they are. But will they succeed? They had over the years, with stealth, accomplished quite a before Mr Obama came to town. In a nation where many in the media refer to Max Baucus as a moderate I believe it is correct to say that is later than we think, ladies and gentleman.

[Annonymous]

woody allen should jump off a bridge

[Bob M]

Allen is mentally defective and has been for decades. Perhaps he and Al Franken could team up for a real washington freak show.