Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: American Spirit who wrote (447813)	8/25/2003 10:31:34 PM
From: Raymond Duray	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 769667

AS, I just watched Kerry's presentation at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention. Story: kotv.com If you have any pull at all with Kerry or his staff, please tell them that Kerry is looking and acting half-dead at the podium. His words was terrific, as a text, but I'm rating his presentation no better than a "D" in terms of charisma, emotional appeal and ability to engage a listener. Does the man know how to smile? Sheesh, at least when George Bush is shoving the knife in America's back, he's at least got a smirk on his face. OTOH, Kerry looks like an embalmer's model. Surely people in Massachusetts understand the term "lighten up", eh? Remember how successful Reagan's "Morning in America" campaign was? Kerry's is coming across as "Mourning in America". Close, but no cigar.

To: American Spirit who wrote (447813)	8/26/2003 2:23:03 AM
From: Richard S	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Dean vs. Kerry Aug. 25, 2003 / 11:48 AM ET Meeting Candidate Kerry: "I went to an off-the-record fund-raising breakfast with John Kerry yesterday. I can’t quote him or anything. But I came away with the strong impression that he’d make a first-rate president in every way but I have trouble imagining how he’s going to get there. He is articulate, intelligent, well-prepared, thoughtful and has some really good ideas, particularly on health care. But he (Kerry) has zero personal charisma and jes’ folks communication skills. I hate the fact that this matters, but it in our infantile political culture, it does—a lot. Moreover, he has not figured out how to connect to the fury that so many people feel about the lies and manipulation that this administration employed to get us into war, among many other issues. So if you’re as angry about this dishonest, destructive war as every thinking and feeling American ought to be, you will probably stick with Dean, even though to be honest, Kerry is far better prepared for the job and probably more progressive on most issues." msnbc.com