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Dean's biggest shortcoming

Tmy

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Howie Dean seems to be kinda short. Im guessing 5'7 or 5'6. Whos going to vote a midget into office? Dont people usually vote foe the taller guy?
 
Tmy said:
Howie Dean seems to be kinda short. Im guessing 5'7 or 5'6. Whos going to vote a midget into office? Dont people usually vote foe the taller guy?
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I recall reading during the last campaign that since television, the only candidate to be shorter than the other guy and win was Carter against Ford. (Gore is taller than Bush, so he was expected to win - I doubt we want to get into that)

The taller guy generally wins.

umm... here is a link. Kerry and Gephardt are taller than Bush. Sharpton is as tall. The others are all shorter.
 
HEY! Everyone liked Winger. They were just afraid to admit it cause Winger wasnt "cool". It wasnt about the music, but the image. (Hmmm I guess the analogy does hold up)

Come on we all know the words........"Shes only 17, she'll give you love liek youve never seen.."
 
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Perhaps so, but within that analogy Bush is best compared to Pat Boone.
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Probably, I just don't want this forum becoming another meme pool for this silly "Dean intellectual" crap I see spreading around. Simply put, I think its a big lie some are trying to get established so it won't be questioned. Since there isn't exactly an "intellectual board" that certifies intellectuals, there is no real way to dispute the claim (and of course, no real way to support it).



Here is 192 pages of Dean's own book. . Try reading it and comparing it to books by other intellectuals. Maybe side-by-side it with John Locke's second treatise of government.

If Howard Dean is an intellectual, then the bar has been set lower than its ever been.
 
"Well, I have read a deal about his economics. He acts deceptively like a moron."

To help us uninformed souls, I would love for you to reply with a detailed critique of his economics. And to help us analyze said critique, please also provide your qualifications, thanks.
 
corplinx said:


Probably, I just don't want this forum becoming another meme pool for this silly "Dean intellectual" crap I see spreading around. Simply put, I think its a big lie some are trying to get established so it won't be questioned. Since there isn't exactly an "intellectual board" that certifies intellectuals, there is no real way to dispute the claim (and of course, no real way to support it).



Here is 192 pages of Dean's own book. . Try reading it and comparing it to books by other intellectuals. Maybe side-by-side it with John Locke's second treatise of government.

If Howard Dean is an intellectual, then the bar has been set lower than its ever been.
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I agree with the sentiment. In politics it would seem to me that the property of "being an intellectual" is simply the opposite of "having charisma." Anyone boring is automatically considered smart, and vice versa.

Anyone capable of surviving in politics as a career is most likely not very deep, unless the polls suggest he should be...
 
corplinx said:


Dean is to intellectuals as Winger was to heavy metal.
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Geez, I'm so out of touch with popular culture that I never heard of Winger (and yes I have read down the thread). That's not necessarily a bad thing.

Be that as it may, I do not consider Dean an intellectual. Nor W of course.

I'll say this for Dean, his mother says he's real good with the servants. Has anyone said the same for W?

Shut up mom! :p
 
I was watching one of the debates on MSNBC and as hard as I tried to focus on what it was Dean was saying I couldn't help but be focused on the fact that he doesn't seem to be able to turn his head without moving his body. Is it the clothes he wears or did he have some sort of neck injury or something? It was very distracting and when all was said and done I have a better recollection of what the other candidates had to say.
 
corplinx said:


Probably, I just don't want this forum becoming another meme pool for this silly "Dean intellectual" crap I see spreading around. Simply put, I think its a big lie some are trying to get established so it won't be questioned. Since there isn't exactly an "intellectual board" that certifies intellectuals, there is no real way to dispute the claim (and of course, no real way to support it).



Here is 192 pages of Dean's own book. . Try reading it and comparing it to books by other intellectuals. Maybe side-by-side it with John Locke's second treatise of government.

If Howard Dean is an intellectual, then the bar has been set lower than its ever been.
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I saw the same setup regarding Bush, now it is simply accepted that he is a dope. I am sure that some here will say words to the effect "well, it's true". Oddly, most people that I know who hold that position never spoke with the man.
 
His biggest shortcoming?

His smirk. He looks like a smug, smirking a-hole. The man is un-electable...therefore he is a perfect candidate for the dems to put up against GWB. It practically guarantees Hillary's ascendance to the nomination for 2008.

-z
 
Well we can write Gephardt off if we're going by Bush's intelligence. I can't recall if it was Hardball or Hannity and Colmes, but on one of those two shows about 2 months back Gephardt claimed that Bush is far more intelligent than people think. So if Bush is a moron, where would that place Gephardt for calling him intelligent

*was supposed to be in response to Ed's post*
 
rikzilla said:
His biggest shortcoming?

His smirk. He looks like a smug, smirking a-hole. The man is un-electable...therefore he is a perfect candidate for the dems to put up against GWB. It practically guarantees Hillary's ascendance to the nomination for 2008.

-z
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An obnoxious smirk didn't stop Bush from coming in a close 2nd in 2000.
 
Tmy said:
Howie Dean seems to be kinda short. Im guessing 5'7 or 5'6. Whos going to vote a midget into office? Dont people usually vote foe the taller guy?
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The wierdest thing about him is the way he stands, ramrod stiff with his chin tucked in. He ends up looking like his head is continous with the rest of his body... very creepy.
 
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Ed said:


The wierdest thing about him is the way he stands, ramrod stiff with his chin tucked in. He ends up looking like his head is continous with the rest of his body... very creepy.
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He does remind me a bit of Sam the Eagle, from the Muppets.

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Or maybe Nicholson as the Joker.

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And I'm a Dean supporter.

EDITED: To try to fix images. Only one per post apparently?
 
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