Saturday, October 02, 2004
"... Is This What He Does?"
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WP: Reaction Shots May Tell Tale of Debate
Now, take a look at the video of our courageous, steadfast Commander-In-Chief's demeanor when pressed here: Faces of Frustration.
The Divine 43 has maintained such a cloistered presidency, with no contact from the public or the media, and with campaign stops approaching Klan-like paranoia, that need proof of true-believer status and vows of affection (and now your SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER!!) before entry to a rally is permitted. This is an extremely scary, unbalanced, unhealthy mentality.
The worst part is that Bush's own STAFF has come out in reports since the debate, stating that this is the face his staff sees daily behind closed doors, or when a reporter actually gets to shout a pointed question within earshot of the Divine One.
"I was yelling at the television set," said one Republican associate of Mr. Bush, who said he did not want to be identified, describing his distress with Mr. Bush's performance. An administration official, speaking anonymously because he also did not want to be identified as critical of Mr. Bush's debate performance, said he had been astounded to see Mr. Bush repeatedly display on television a disdainful look that was familiar to people who work with him in the White House, but which aides, in preparing him for the debates, warned against.
How must you have treated your own people when they take the very first opportunity to trash you when you get into trouble?
Yes, the Divine 43 is quite the bully, used to getting his own way. And petulant, petty and vindictive when he doesn't.
"Did you not know I must be about my Father's business?"
How can such a damaged soul lead us through perilous times?
At informal appearances, Bush's squint and slouch over the lectern can effectively convey Texas confidence, said Sonya Hamlin, a consultant on how body language affects communication. But in the formal setting of a presidential debate, it made him appear smaller and less commanding compared with a tall opponent who is standing straight up, she said. And his facial expressions conveyed insecurity, she said, raising the question "When things get tough, is this what he does?"
It seems so.
In debates, Henson said, "You don't get mad if someone disagrees with you."
Or, she might add, in The Oval Office.
posted by Gotham 7:34 PM
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