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YOU SPIN ME RIGHT ROUND
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I'm not one to really talk politics much for some very simple reasons. I don't feel that I have a strong political base of knowledge from which to drawn on. I usually inform myself on some issue before I vote. Yet, all the posturing and mud-slinging really gets old fast. I don't have the mid or the patience for most of it. Yet, I am entertained by some parts of it.
One thing that does interest me is how the candidates approach a debate, political ad, or public appearance. I love seeing the angle that they take when approaching a group of constituents. How will they win them over? Which mainly comes down to spin doctors. I am fascinated by the public relation teams of politicians. Hollywood entertainers have just as fascinating PR teams. One might argue that politics and entertainment are not strange bed fellows. So why should their handlers be any different?
Reading a recent article about Mitt Romney his political advisers have told him not to draw attention to the fact that he is a Mormon. I find this hilarious. He seems to be taking it good-naturedly and in stride. Sure, perhaps he might squeak by a primary with some voters being unaware of relgious beliefs. But really... who is that benefiting? If someone isn't going to vote for him based on his relgious affiliation, do you think they are going to be to happy with him if he was to be elected president? It seems a bit deceptive.
Sure it's not something that is visible from the outside, like skin color or gender. But I would think that most of the voting world would want to know. Do they care? Maybe. Maybe not. But for those that it does matter to, I think it is obviously an important part of the puzzle.
Politicians are public figures who end up having their entire life examined under a microscope. There is very little that you could hide from the investigating eyes of your rivals public relations team.
I couldn't be in public relations, myself. I don't have the personality. But I do love hearing how things are presented. It's all in how you look at a situation. How can you make that half-empty glass look half-full? In some situation, this might be seen as have a positive disposition. Other times, it might be viewed as delusional or deluded. Personally, I find this part of the dance entertaining.Labels: politics |
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I posted this @ 11/11/2007 04:40:00 PM.............Need a link?..........
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