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irateplatypus · 09-20-2004, 08:25 PM

Did any other TFP'ers watch this? What did you think?

Quite honestly, I was embarrassed for the man. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to tear at him... but he just seemed out of place with a seemingly flat sense of humor and delivery. When he started talking politics it wasn't so bad, or else at least he didn't appear to be on the wrong set.

The man just has very little personal likeability or personal gravitas to me. Of course my reaction will be different from a person whose politics differ less, but I think a lot of people would share my impressions on this.

Well, I'd rather have a politician than a comedian in office... no doubt about that. but, I don't think his campaign fairs well in these venues. The man just seems so uptight and out of touch with communicating with regular people.

shakran · 09-20-2004, 08:31 PM

holy crap! You're really fast.

I don't have to like the president. I'm not looking for an uncle or a best friend. I'm looking for someone who will at the very least fuck up less than W has.

I think that if we looked strictly at the issues Kerry would win by a landslide. But as you pointed out, we don't do that very well. That's why i'm still predicting a Bush victory - though I was glad to see Kerry FINALLY launch a few attacks at Bush for a change.

Rekna · 09-20-2004, 09:24 PM

I have to admit the top ten "Cheney can claim Bush as a dependent" cracked me up.

Rdr4evr · 09-20-2004, 09:48 PM

Wasn't Bush on Letterman before? I remember him cleaning his glasses with a womens shirt without her noticing....I think it was Bush.

Mephisto2 · 09-20-2004, 10:05 PM

I respectfully refer interested parties to this thread, on "Why I think Bush will win". http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=68905

Many people disagreed with me that "charisma" was important.

Go figure (as you Americans charmingly say).

Mr Mephisto

DJ Happy · 09-21-2004, 02:12 AM

Is "charimsa" the way Bush says it?

Mephisto2 · 09-21-2004, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ Happy

Is "charimsa" the way Bush says it?

hahaha.

And what makes it worse is that I hate bad spelling!

Mr Mephisto

mml · 09-21-2004, 12:51 PM

I actually enjoyed his appearance, but I admit I am a fan. Overall, these types of appearances have gone over well for him. Is he a great comedian - NO, but if you give him a well-written line, he can deliver it fairly well. And yes, the Cheney claiming Bush as a dependent line was a riot - even a VERY right-wing friend of mine called me today to tell me how funny he thought that line was.

matthew330 · 09-21-2004, 05:52 PM

yeah it's funny if you buy into the mindset that Bush is a complete idiot. That sort of humor relies on some sort of semblence of truth; and might have worked 4 years ago, but being that Bush won the election in 2000 by liberals underestimating who and what he his, I would've thought the democrats would have learned their lesson by now. It's high time to get off that road, even at the cost of making a little funny.

cthulu23 · 09-21-2004, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew330

yeah it's funny if you buy into the mindset that Bush is a complete idiot. That sort of humor relies on some sort of semblence of truth; and might have worked 4 years ago, but being that Bush won the election in 2000 by liberals underestimating who and what he his, I would've thought the democrats would have learned their lesson by now. It's high time to get off that road, even at the cost of making a little funny.

Don't you mean "misunderestimating?"

matthew330 · 09-21-2004, 07:23 PM

I'll tell you in two months (the election is on Nov.3rd, as soon as you've figured it out, don't forget to vote).

...you're so easily sidetracked.

cthulu23 · 09-21-2004, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew330

I'll tell you in two months (the election is on Nov.3rd, as soon as you've figured it out, don't forget to vote).

...you're so easily sidetracked.

Hey, at least I can pronounce nuclear

seretogis · 09-22-2004, 01:37 AM

Since we seem to be spouting one liners:

I decided to watch the liberal love-fest on Letterman, before I decided against it.

cthulu23 · 09-22-2004, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by seretogis

Since we seem to be spouting one liners:

I decided to watch the liberal love-fest on Letterman, before I decided against it.

Haha, that'd be funny except that Bush also threatented to veto the same bill he was accusing Kerry of harpooning. Life is so much more difficult when you actually pay attention to the facts.

rukkyg · 09-22-2004, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew330

I'll tell you in two months (the election is on Nov.3rd, as soon as you've figured it out, don't forget to vote).

...you're so easily sidetracked.

November..... 2nd?

mml · 09-22-2004, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthew330

yeah it's funny if you buy into the mindset that Bush is a complete idiot. That sort of humor relies on some sort of semblence of truth; and might have worked 4 years ago, but being that Bush won the election in 2000 by liberals underestimating who and what he his, I would've thought the democrats would have learned their lesson by now. It's high time to get off that road, even at the cost of making a little funny.

WOW, a bit touchy aren't we. Letterman pokes fun at everyone, and Bush and Cheney regularly make jokes at Kerry's expense. Bush is a big boy and can handle himself. In fact, I bet Bush thought it was funny too. You see, he actually has a sence of humor and is comfortable making fun of himself. See the following excerpt from his Convention speech:

BUSH: You may have noticed I have a few flaws, too. People sometimes have to correct my English.

(LAUGHTER)

I knew I had a problem when Arnold Schwarzenegger started doing it.

(LAUGHTER)

Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called "walking."

(LAUGHTER)

(APPLAUSE)

Now and then I come across as a little too blunt, and for that we can all thank the white-haired lady sitting right up there.

(LAUGHTER)

Let's be honest, this election has been longer, harder and fiercer than any in recent memory. A little humor can only do us come good.

irateplatypus · 09-22-2004, 12:19 PM

i actually thought letterman did a good job interviewing him considering the format of show he runs. letterman didn't try to play hardball with him, he's a tv personality and comedian for goodness sakes. but i did think he asked pertinent questions and followed up when he felt kerry didn't give him a satisfactory response.

more than i was expecting from letterman anyway.

09-20-2004, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
irateplatypus can't help but laugh Location: dar al-harb	Kerry on Letterman Did any other TFP'ers watch this? What did you think? Quite honestly, I was embarrassed for the man. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to tear at him... but he just seemed out of place with a seemingly flat sense of humor and delivery. When he started talking politics it wasn't so bad, or else at least he didn't appear to be on the wrong set. The man just has very little personal likeability or personal gravitas to me. Of course my reaction will be different from a person whose politics differ less, but I think a lot of people would share my impressions on this. Well, I'd rather have a politician than a comedian in office... no doubt about that. but, I don't think his campaign fairs well in these venues. The man just seems so uptight and out of touch with communicating with regular people. __________________ If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves. ~ Winston Churchill

09-20-2004, 10:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mephisto2 Junkie	I respectfully refer interested parties to this thread, on "Why I think Bush will win". http://www.tfproject.org/tfp/showthread.php?t=68905 Many people disagreed with me that "charisma" was important. Go figure (as you Americans charmingly say). Mr Mephisto Last edited by Mephisto2; 09-21-2004 at 04:48 AM.. Reason: Silly spelling mistake

09-21-2004, 07:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
matthew330 Banned	I'll tell you in two months (the election is on Nov.3rd, as soon as you've figured it out, don't forget to vote). ...you're so easily sidetracked. Last edited by matthew330; 09-21-2004 at 07:25 PM..

09-22-2004, 01:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
seretogis Huggles, sir? Location: Seattle	Since we seem to be spouting one liners: I decided to watch the liberal love-fest on Letterman, before I decided against it. __________________ seretogis - sieg heil perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames

09-22-2004, 12:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
irateplatypus can't help but laugh Location: dar al-harb	i actually thought letterman did a good job interviewing him considering the format of show he runs. letterman didn't try to play hardball with him, he's a tv personality and comedian for goodness sakes. but i did think he asked pertinent questions and followed up when he felt kerry didn't give him a satisfactory response. more than i was expecting from letterman anyway. __________________ If you will not fight when your victory will be sure and not too costly, you may come to the moment when you will have to fight with all the odds against you and only a precarious chance for survival. There may even be a worse case. You may have to fight when there is no hope of victory, because it is better to perish than to live as slaves. ~ Winston Churchill

09-20-2004, 08:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
shakran Tone.	holy crap! You're really fast. I don't have to like the president. I'm not looking for an uncle or a best friend. I'm looking for someone who will at the very least fuck up less than W has. I think that if we looked strictly at the issues Kerry would win by a landslide. But as you pointed out, we don't do that very well. That's why i'm still predicting a Bush victory - though I was glad to see Kerry FINALLY launch a few attacks at Bush for a change.

09-20-2004, 09:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rekna Junkie	I have to admit the top ten "Cheney can claim Bush as a dependent" cracked me up.

09-20-2004, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rdr4evr Banned	Wasn't Bush on Letterman before? I remember him cleaning his glasses with a womens shirt without her noticing....I think it was Bush.

09-21-2004, 02:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
DJ Happy Psycho	Is "charimsa" the way Bush says it?

09-21-2004, 12:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
mml Adrift Location: Wandering in the Desert of Life	I actually enjoyed his appearance, but I admit I am a fan. Overall, these types of appearances have gone over well for him. Is he a great comedian - NO, but if you give him a well-written line, he can deliver it fairly well. And yes, the Cheney claiming Bush as a dependent line was a riot - even a VERY right-wing friend of mine called me today to tell me how funny he thought that line was.

09-21-2004, 05:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
matthew330 Banned	yeah it's funny if you buy into the mindset that Bush is a complete idiot. That sort of humor relies on some sort of semblence of truth; and might have worked 4 years ago, but being that Bush won the election in 2000 by liberals underestimating who and what he his, I would've thought the democrats would have learned their lesson by now. It's high time to get off that road, even at the cost of making a little funny.