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"Give 'em Hell, Harry!"-Samuel Gallu

"I never did give anybody hell.I just
told the truth and they thought it was hell."-Harry S. Truman

"Maybe you should've played dirty, Harry."-HumorSmith

An article in today's paper says looks are an important factor when it comes to who gets elected in America. Don't know if I believe that wholeheartedly. If appearance was a real big consideration, then we'd be choosing between these two,






and getting all the info we need to make an informed decision from here
instead of hard news sources, you know, the ones that make you think about things like the candidates' stand on Iraq, the economy, unemployment, immigration and other issues we hardly notice, because, well, Iron Man is a great movie, and there's some cool things to watch on tv, and what are you reading this summer? Oh sure, we're pretty fed up with gas prices, but no politician seems to have a good answer for that one, so have you heard the new Coldplay cd?

The story goes on to say we like faces that show strength and leadership, warmth and compassion, and a steely glint in the eyes doesn't hurt, either. In other words, nobody will get elected this year. That's the trouble with studies and reports like this; they overanalyze the sitch. It shouldn't be this hard, especially if you keep in mind no matter the winner, nothing will really change. That's one reason we have so much to distract us. It keeps our attention away from things that would scare the hell out of us.

It's like being in an airplane. You're pretty sure you know where you're going, but you don't get to see the view through the windshield, just everything zipping past you. Whatever's about to happen is unknown, and the events that have already occurred are quickly behind you. All you can do is strap in and hold on.

I think since America needs a straight talking, straight shooting, strong, charismatic and forceful, decisive leader, then the choice is obvious.



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