Ottawa, the Final Frontier....

[patgund]

Captain Kirk wants to be Canadian PM

"William Shatner wants to be Prime Minister of Canada.

The 'Star Trek' actor, who played Captain Kirk in the hit sci-fi TV show, is planning to make a dramatic career change and help lead his native country.

The 77-year-old star said: "My intention is to be Prime Minister of Canada, not Governor General, which is mainly a ceremonial position."

Shatner revealed his lofty ambition in response to a letter from a fan who urged him to put himself forward for the Governor General of Canada.

The Governor General is appointed by the monarch - which in Canada is currently Queen Elizabeth II - to perform the constitutional duties of the sovereign on her behalf.

In his letter, Shatner regretfully added: "I must, with my deepest thanks, turn down your honourable intent to advance me as Governor General. Besides which, I don't have time to be Governor General." Despite his busy schedule, the actor is confident he has what it takes to run the country, explaining: "As Prime Minister I can lead Canada into even greater exploits."

Comments

[aeddie.livejournal.com]

I wonder if we can time it so Shatner is PM of Canada at the same time we get David Caruso to be PotUS?

[selenesue.livejournal.com]

He's as qualified as the Governator, I suppose.

[aeddie.livejournal.com]

I would say more qualified since he's been a starship captian, a private investigator, a lawyer and an ad-man. The governator has been an action hero and a robot. And are we sure the robot bit was acting?

[tepintzin.livejournal.com]

He doesn't even live in Canada anymore, and hasn't in decades.

[patgund.livejournal.com]

Well, it's not like he would have a snowballs chance in hell anyway. I can't see people getting THAT sick of Harper. Besides he would have to stand as an MP first, wouldn't he?? Can you IMAGINE him on the campaign trail??

[loli-cat.livejournal.com]

Four comments and NO WTF ICONS?!??

[patgund.livejournal.com]

Will this help?