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To: gamesmistress who wrote (313303)	7/6/2009 10:49:43 AM
From: TideGlider	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793840

I don't disagree with this post but how does that make Caroline an intellectual? Maybe I am missing something. Maybe you were just pointing out that she is brighter than a dim bulb John Jr. Sorry for my confusion if that is the case. Caroline did better at school than John - she was more interested in academic subjects and pursuits. It took John 3 tries to pass the bar exam. I just don't think John was bookish but he certainly possessed other "smarts".

To: gamesmistress who wrote (313303)	7/6/2009 10:51:26 AM
From: TideGlider	Respond to of 793840

I guess you can say Jackie was the smart one. She married an aged billionaire! ;^)

To: gamesmistress who wrote (313303)	7/6/2009 10:56:33 AM
From: Little Joe	2 Recommendations Respond to of 793840

When it comes to the intelligence of public figures we are always most impressed by the good speakers, and tend to denigrate the poor speakers. This is natural because usually all we see of their public personna is their ability to speak. Accordingly people like Obama and Kennedy are presumed to be very intelligent, when in fact they may just have a gift for speaking. In my experience, I have known many poor speakers who are very intelligent, if you take the time to get to know them and many great speakers who are empty suits. lj