roadsmith
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posted on November 4, 2007 01:52:00 PM new
I have a theory of sorts bouncing around in my head. Obama is too thin. It makes him look even more youthful than he is.
I've started noticing who listens to whom, in our society. Men with a bit more weight on them appear to be more authoritative and experienced.
Kucinich too is slender and doesn't appear to have the same "gravitas" as some of the other men, like Christopher Dodd.
And Obama's head is too small. I heard somewhere in the past year that TV anchors and actors need to have heads at least normal if not extra-large to show well on TV.
Don't beat up on me! I'm just trying to figure out why a man in his 40s doesn't get more approval. I think he's terrific and I don't think he can win this election.
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Helenjw
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posted on November 4, 2007 02:17:06 PM new
Dave, Kucinich seems to be at the top of most lists here and on another board similar to this one. Cheryl, who used to post here worked on his Senate election campaign in Ohio.
Kucinich probably knows that he doesn't have a chance to win but he may be trying to influence and promote his good policies to the more popular candidates. Unfortunately, he has no chance of doing that either.
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Helenjw
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posted on November 4, 2007 02:37:51 PM new
Roadsmith, that's sad but true. I should have written in conclusion to my previous remark that Kucinich is too short to be an American president.  With the exception of only a few, American presidents have all been nearly 6 ft. or more.
[ edited by Helenjw on Nov 4, 2007 02:38 PM ]
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logansdad
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posted on November 4, 2007 03:13:41 PM new
Thanks Helen for the link.
Kucinich 77%
Obama 75%
Kucinich seems to have been the top guy with those of us here. It is a shame that he is not doing better in the polls. Anyone have a clue on why this is?
"In my experience, those who do not like you fall into two categories: the stupid, and the envious. - John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester
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roadsmith
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posted on November 4, 2007 03:27:13 PM new
I think the American voter needs to have a president/representative of our country who is good looking. We've been spoiled?? by TV and the movies, I think.
Huckabee, for example, has a lot of good ideas and attitudes, but he has a lazy eye which, once I noticed it, I couldn't avoid seeing it. Also, the weight he lost sags his face.
Just trying to look at the candidates from the viewpoint of extreme makeover, I guess.
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pixiamom
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posted on November 4, 2007 04:38:53 PM new
Fun link, Helen.
Gravel 83%
Yeah, like he's got a chance!
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davebraun
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posted on November 4, 2007 05:34:57 PM new
I know Helen his chances are less than remote but I do like him and will probably vote for him.
I saw a UFO too.
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Helenjw
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posted on November 5, 2007 06:22:42 AM new
Pixiamom, Gravel was second on my list....I omitted him from my list because I didn't know him well at all. <insert dummy face here>
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mingotree
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posted on November 5, 2007 07:20:36 AM new
Not surprisingly mine was Kucinich.
It's sad that a lack of looks or charisma is the only thing holding him back....what a world......
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Helenjw
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posted on November 5, 2007 08:08:23 AM new
Make that what a country! The fact that Bush was elected not once but twice after an overwhelming display of incompetence and failure leaves me without confidence in the electoral process and without respect for the media who supports Bush policy with propaganda.
The American people are duped by the media.
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logansdad
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posted on November 5, 2007 02:02:47 PM new
Helen, I would support getting rid of the electoral college and basing the presidential election on the popular vote given what happened in 2000 and almost happened in 2004.
Did you read California is proposing their electoral votes are split based on the outcome of their state'spopular vote. It appears the Republicans don't like it that California has a chance to always be a "blue state".
"In my experience, those who do not like you fall into two categories: the stupid, and the envious. - John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester
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davebraun
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posted on November 5, 2007 02:44:32 PM new
California is not proposing that. The RNC is trying to get that onto an initiative and pouring lots of money in that direction. No one I know is in favor of splitting the vote.
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Helenjw
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posted on November 5, 2007 02:54:27 PM new
Eliminating the electoral college altogether and electing the President by popular vote would be my choice too, Logansdad.
The GOP dirty tricks that you mentioned....
GOP Dirty Tricks Campaign Seeks to Divide California's Electoral Votes
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dedeb
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posted on November 7, 2007 07:49:11 PM new
Is anyone listening to what Joe Biden has to say? He is the most qualified and reasonable candidate out there, but getting no press. He has a plan to get out of Iraq, has lots of experience and always has a good answer for any question.
What he said about Guiliani is perfect - he said that all Rudy ever says is "a noun, a verb, and 9-11"! And, by the way, the reason the crime rate went down when Rudy was mayor had nothing to do with Rudy, it was because of the Biden Crime Bill and the COPS program which funded more policemen on the streets! CLINTON administration - 1994!
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mingotree
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posted on November 7, 2007 08:17:33 PM new
And dedeb makes her debut with a great post!
I, too, like Biden and don't understand how or why he's ignored ????
Rudy ain't gonna make it....he's bald and is making a fool of himself with the 9/11 chant. Just because idiots fell for it coming from bushit's lips doesn't mean ALL the people can be fooled.
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logansdad
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posted on November 8, 2007 10:09:50 AM new
California is not proposing that. The RNC is trying to get that onto an initiative and pouring lots of money in that direction. No one I know is in favor of splitting the vote.
Thanks for clarifying that Dave.
"In my experience, those who do not like you fall into two categories: the stupid, and the envious. - John Wilmot, the Second Earl of Rochester
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