Thompson Would Be Formidable

[All Vol!]

When Thompson enters the race, I predict he will prove to be a very formidable foe. Why? He is a gifted speaker and a devil with one-liners. As a candidate for public office and certainly the presidency (if he is nominated) , the gift of gab can be more valuable than one's stance on the issues, imo. He will impress with his charisma and will draw a crowd. Idealogically, he's on the other end of the spectrum from myself, but I will admit - as a Democratic supporter, he is probably the one candidate I'd be most concerned about at this point. What do you guys think about the power of the silver tongue in this context?

 

[Crew]

Deadly.... If bush weasled his way into the white house with his constant blinking and fake texan cowboy act, Thompson could possibly overthrow parliment by his second term.

 

[Heebs]

It's sad that America cares about one liners from their President.

Wow.

 

[jwells]

It's sad that America cares about one liners from their President.

Wow.

Voting has been about looks and wit for many generations. Look up about Kennedy winning the presidency in part due to the television debates. Charisma goes a long way.

 

[Heebs]

I don't need to look that up. It was also about Nixon being absolutely the worst face in politics and couldn't convey anything without it coming out ugly.

It's just a shame. Oh well. Better start taking acting classes if I want to run for office.

 

[CSpindizzy]

Have you heard the guy speak? Listen to his Orange County GOP speech and the one from yesterday to the Young Republicans.

If anything, I'd have a sound clip from Sam Kennison from "Back to School"......

SAY IT!