Legendary rock star Gene Simmons weighs in on Donald Trump and the 2016 presidential election. Watch Melissa Francis talk about Elections, Management, and Media Advertising on After The Bell.
+Trevor Marr Define "soon". I assume you have a long list of excuses in your head about why Trump just dropped the idea of prosecuting Hillary. If she's such a terrible criminal, why did he just drop the issue?
brikrantz1 Because he isn't bashing any one party or candidate. He only says what he believes in. Americans are tired of parties bashing each other. He claims to be liberal on social issues, and conservative on fiscal issues. Refreshing. THATS why.
Wow, a smart and articulate guy! I was a big fan of Kiss. Would never think that such common sense would come from Gene Simmons. They were so wild on stage. I wonder who Alice Cooper is voting for?
Alice is very attached to Christianity i dont think he will vote for someone that wants to allow abortions in the 9th month. Anyway that`s what i found "I'm not political at all, but I know Donald and I know he's doer, he's not a sayer, he's a doer. I think that's what the American public are looking at. The American public always votes with their wallets. They're looking at a guy and going, 'Why don't we put a billionaire in there that knows how to run a business? Because America is basically a corporation, and that's what they're thinking right now. They don't want some vanilla politician in there anymore doing business for us that's milk toast. They want a guy that is going to do something."
+OBAMAhopeless Oh the irony of your comparison of Obama to Hitler! And here is Donald Trump, the closest thing to another Hitler America has possibly ever seen
+Nick O'Laoire is a stupid twat, Obama is muslim brotherhood through and through! He is destroying America intentionally. And don't ask me for proof unless you are blind!
+OBAMAhopeless Well, Mr. Trump has a good business head. Tells it like it is. Why not give him a try? After all, he can't do no worse that Obama did for 8 years, or what Hillery would do if she got in. Who do you think it will be at the end? Hillery and Trump? If it is, makes you wonder how some men will vote. Some men think a woman couldn't run a country well, but I guess if they happen to be a true Demonbrat, they can't bring themselves to vote Republican, even if it was Bozo The Clown on their side running for office. Still have to vote for their side no matter what happens to this country.
Typically, I read comments and hardly anyone actually has written anything relevant to what Gene Simmons said. I'm not a fan of Kiss and I have not heard him speak before but he has presented a thoughtful and positive description of what he sees, lacking in fear and hate. His words are worthy of consideration, yet fools spout hate. Also, the woman interviewing him is an insincere moron who became uncomfortable when he spoke intelligently.
For an opinion to equal hate depends totally on the way an opinion is worded. A strongly and logically worded different opinion definitely does not equal hate. Read some of the comments below. There is moronic hate speech left, right and centre.
Clancy Coburn pretending someone is Satan or the end of the world is coming just because a guy campaigning for president says something that isn't politically correct...is bizarre and delusional.
Let's get to the really important issues shall we! Who has more interesting hair, Donald or Gene? Is it possible they are the same person just wearing different wigs?
"Making fifty bucks a week in Mexico", What they never say is that the cost of living in other counties is much less and the wages are in line with the cost of living.
right wrong or indifferent, he has a point!!! AMERICAN!!! If he put his mind to it, he would do a good job!!! Gene has Always been an extremely intelligent man with an incredible business sense, just like Trump!
Gene & Trump are right on the money, but of course people doing illegal/wrong sh_t will always be pissed when they're penalized for it. Go figure the old saying still rings true: "The Guilty speak the loudest".
CjHardy Gene Simmons hosted a prog called Rock School on an English tv station about 15 years ago...he comes across as a well educated and articulate person...nothing like his rock n roll persona..and more importantly... Sincere.
What's different about Mexicans from other foreigners is that they are indigenous to the USA and they have been here all this time unlike other peoples ancestors. We have to give respect to them for that. in actuality this is their land.
***** What difference does it make how much I'm worth, I don't think a man who measures people by their bank balance would make a good president. The job of president is to run a country NOT a business, a president should care about it's people not finance that's what's put the west in so much trouble. Because politicians have sold out so much work to 3rd world countries to line their own pockets
***** You're kidding right, is that how you judge people in life? What so if someone is blue collar and works fucking hard they're nothing, but white collar asshats who've made their money off those blue collar people they're alright. Fucking sellout
***** Im not running for pres, I'm saying someone who does should care about the citizens of a country NOT money. Dont forget he also bankrupted companies, there is more to a country than finance. Just FYI I do OK financially, live in a nice house, have a decent car and motorbike, and plenty of other things. SO no not living on poverty line
***** Yeah for himself, that's the point I'm trying to make. Trump is the kind of guy that would gladly drop everyone around him in it just so he gets to the top
You must be jealous of the Jews. Did you know there are 2 kinds of Jews, Those that were born Jewish and those that wish they were. I know which one you fall under. Jews don't own the media, dummy, most are now publically traded companies those that aren't are owned by Rupert Murdoch and the Thompson family, neither are Jews.
***** Jesus was put on the Cross for....are you ready for it?....claiming and refusing to recant that he was King of the Jews. What kind of "Christian" are you? Jesus H. Fucking Christ.
+Egaal O That's why they are known as LibTards. It's impossible to be financially conservative and socially liberal. The socially liberal will eventually drain the bank account.
+AndyFromBeaverton Not as long as they have the USA to help finance their socialist programs. Until recently I was not aware we are helping to finance so many socialist countries so they can provide free this and that to their citizens.
Love you, Gene. Bummed, however, that your "Rock & Brews" place isn't in Tucson, Arizona (where I live). C'mon, Gene, go ahead and build one in Tucson! You'll love Tucson!
Wow I never expected that to be the voice of gene simmons, I mean just never could have guessed. Its amazing how much ground some people cover in their lives.
Gene just made more sense and sounded more intelligent than both Hillary and Trump combined. Pretty bad when the washed up rock star makes better sense than our next president.
first last Bush years bad? How does it get worse than riots in the street, Isis members shooting people in malls, pressure cooker bombs, DNC inciting violence against conservatives when it's the liberals that are supposed to be oh so tolerant, racial tensions as bad as the 60's, civilians against police and basically anyone that's white and minding their own business if they happen to walk past a BLM group, North Korea ignoring nuclear sanctions, Russia antagonizing our naval vessels, Benghazi, do I really have to fucking go on? Bernie sanders was a self proclaimed socialist, meaning he literally labeled himself as one. You must be stupid or a millennial because socialism is the COMPLETE opposite of what America stands for. Ahead of his time... hate to break it to you but socialism has been around forever and it always winds up the same, extremely shitty.
BOY YOU LET THE JEWISH PPL DOWN HOW COULDU NOT BACK UP A WEALTHY MAN WITH ALL THE GOOD INTENTIONS!?? U R SELF SERVING!! GOD BLESS ISREAL AND ALL THOSE PPL!! WALKIN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD!!..YEP ITS ALL ABOUT U!!!
yes ur right my fam history is krackow which im sure i have jewish blood somewhere im not rich i dont judge u money is not everything but love is!! enough.. hate done w/ it!!
Gene should run.... hell he can spit blood at his speeches... he's super famous... imagine.. vote for meeeeeeeeee grrrrrrrrrrr .... tongue out!!!!!.... America would totally fall for that, they fell for trump
I honestly had no idea that Gene Simmons was so cerebral and well spoken, well here we are almost 9 months later and Donald Trump continues his quest to make America great again, I for one believe that he is sincere and he will have my late and nearly meaningless Connecticut primary vote.
Why would you say that Kiss is a crappy band?? The word "CRAFTY" is much more like it!! You know, way back in 1974, this band from NY called "Kiss" put their first album out and the critics hated them and said things like:"I hope these guys have day jobs because they wont be around for long". HA! What year is it now?....It's been 42 years since then and we are still talking about them! They are still playing shows! A crappy band???? Hmmmmmmm? Hey, how about The Wackers??...Who???....Right, you don't know them because THEY where a crappy band in 1974!! My point is this, you can love Kiss or hate Kiss, BUT they are not this so called "crappy' band if they are still in conversation and touring and still making big bucks! My point also is that it doesn't even matter that it's Kiss at all. Yeah, you're opinion is a reflection of you're personal taste. Look at the Greatfull Dead. The nucleus of that band has been around since 1966. BUT you don't see any of their members being interviewed on world television about anything, let alone something as important as a presidential election! Re-think!
Jeremy Smith That place is the illegal occupation of of lands once, not long ago, owned by the true natives against whom genocide is being perpetrated. That is a country.
So it's true in countries considering antisemitism as a crime (god thanks those exist !). It's netiher freedom of speech but deffamation in its most ignominous criminal aspects.
I Love Gene Simmons Most people have no idea of what an Incredibley Intelligent bussiness man he his also intelligent on a spiritrual level, but I bet he wishes he hadn't said all this NOW
+Bigstep uk1 what sort of a dumb ass comment is that? did musicians lost the right to vote? and since you're from the UK you can go fuck yourself and worry about the muslims taking over your country. stupid ass
Vote out all of the incumbents in office and KEEP doing it until the politicians get the point that we citizens won't tolerate the corruption any longer.
I met Gene Simmons and had a long talk with him in Hollywood, he seemed like a decent guy I am always making the point that he makes here . all Americans should be Democratic Republicans as America is supposed to be a democratic republic.
I liked that Gene, well said!Here's a man whose very successful,respected father and loving husband! He summed up what Donald can't do, and for the most part will not do. When he stands at a podium, trash talks like I might do on the ice(as a hockey player) he disrespects you and I.This podium is for serious people who respect you and I!
