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dissentient

(861 posts)
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:14 AM Apr 2015

Do you think this is a good picture of Hillary?



Because I don't. Is that the best pic they could find? Really? I have seen much better Hillary pictures than that. Agree? Disagree?
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Do you think this is a good picture of Hillary? (Original Post) dissentient Apr 2015 OP
She looks great! Phentex Apr 2015 #1
good. Finally we are getting at the issues that REALLY have substance. Oh, absolutely nothing is still_one Apr 2015 #2
yeah, let's pick apart the woman's photo. It isn't "attractive" enough. This is so sexist KittyWampus Apr 2015 #3
I think you should self delete. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #4
This message was self-deleted by its author dissentient Apr 2015 #5
I changed the wording, if some people find the word "attractive" offensive. dissentient Apr 2015 #9
No I still ghink it is a demeaning post and you should self delete. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #14
I disagree. dissentient Apr 2015 #17
Dissappointing. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #20
Pretty despicable alcibiades_mystery Apr 2015 #6
I love the picture, your post not so much. nt boston bean Apr 2015 #7
I think it's a great picture of her. nt City Lights Apr 2015 #8
Do you have a picture of her pantsuit? I want to critique that as well. nt msanthrope Apr 2015 #10
And her shoes, dear God, justhanginon Apr 2015 #30
Can "cankles" be far behind?...nt SidDithers Apr 2015 #31
I have to admit, I wasn't fond of the pantsuit myself justiceischeap Apr 2015 #35
I think it's an excellent photo of her! nt m-lekktor Apr 2015 #11
Unrec n/t demmiblue Apr 2015 #12
She looks fine... DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2015 #13
Am I supposed to take this seriously? Or care for that matter? ScreamingMeemie Apr 2015 #15
I do. H2O Man Apr 2015 #16
Here comes the "looks" OPs. Right on cue. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #18
Next, we analyze her voice. It's too "shrill". KittyWampus Apr 2015 #22
Would you like any photo of her? MineralMan Apr 2015 #19
Yes, I think it's a very good pic cali Apr 2015 #21
Cue DustyJoe Apr 2015 #23
All these pictures would have been much better choices... dissentient Apr 2015 #24
No teeth in the photos you posted. City Lights Apr 2015 #34
I think all those pictures are much more flattering than the one they chose dissentient Apr 2015 #37
Move on. Her campaign pics don't warrant this much scrutiny. nt City Lights Apr 2015 #39
Who gives a ff what you think about her looks. boston bean Apr 2015 #40
Because some men need to share their "ratings" on women's looks all day long, bettyellen Apr 2015 #87
Why would we need to flatter a woman about her looks? sheshe2 Apr 2015 #90
This is a silly issue - the photo used and these are all nice pictures karynnj Apr 2015 #65
Lame giftedgirl77 Apr 2015 #25
You must be kidding. lamp_shade Apr 2015 #26
You're a sexist Renew Deal Apr 2015 #27
Here we go. What's next? Wrong color of pant suit? leftofcool Apr 2015 #28
Post a picture of self obnoxiousdrunk Apr 2015 #29
I'm not running for president. And Hillary is way more beautiful than I am. dissentient Apr 2015 #32
I'd ask her for a date madokie Apr 2015 #33
And not of of us cares what gets your juices flowing. TMI dude. Get over yourself. bettyellen Apr 2015 #88
I strongly dislike her as president, but looks do NOT matter. And, I think she looks great there. NYC_SKP Apr 2015 #36
How could I ever thought anything said or done would be without critics, of silly me. Thinkingabout Apr 2015 #38
Yes I do libodem Apr 2015 #41
It's fine rock Apr 2015 #42
I'm no fan of Hillary's, but I see nothing wrong with that photo deutsey Apr 2015 #43
The picture is perfect. So there. nt frogmarch Apr 2015 #44
Yes... SidDithers Apr 2015 #45
She looks lovely LordGlenconner Apr 2015 #46
Yes (nt) bigwillq Apr 2015 #47
Haha!!!! Tree-Hugger Apr 2015 #48
Great picture gollygee Apr 2015 #49
EarlG has shared his opinion. cyberswede Apr 2015 #50
Haha, thanks for that! nt City Lights Apr 2015 #52
LOL, EPIC! FSogol Apr 2015 #71
the yellow could be a little brighter, and the sign with the exclamation point looks like a yield Phentex Apr 2015 #80
LOL treestar Apr 2015 #84
See ya, wouldn't want to be ya! William769 Apr 2015 #51
Hahaha!! boston bean Apr 2015 #53
Anytime. William769 Apr 2015 #55
Figured that would happen one day. greatauntoftriplets Apr 2015 #62
After making a fool of yourself here I really think you should self delete. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #54
EarlG self deleted him. William769 Apr 2015 #56
You owe me a coke. cyberswede Apr 2015 #58
HAHA!. William769 Apr 2015 #63
Earlg is on a role today! hrmjustin Apr 2015 #64
EarlG banned this poster. cyberswede Apr 2015 #57
Earlg is on a role today! hrmjustin Apr 2015 #60
Do you think that was a good pizza you were just served? Tanuki Apr 2015 #59
There's nothing wrong with that picture JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #61
Not fond of Hillary - but I'm exponentially less fond of people who obsess Ms. Toad Apr 2015 #66
She looks fine to me. Vinca Apr 2015 #67
Yes. Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #68
The depth of analysis re: pictures and logos is worthy of Paris Hilton's political mind. LanternWaste Apr 2015 #69
So wait, is the arrow red or blue whatchamacallit Apr 2015 #70
Here's the latest picture of the OP PeaceNikki Apr 2015 #72
LOL! City Lights Apr 2015 #74
LOL! William769 Apr 2015 #76
Here's me dancing. I noticed this guy a while back, too. Let him return to the bridge. freshwest Apr 2015 #91
already on her looks? but, we have only started. there is so much time to be addressing her looks. seabeyond Apr 2015 #73
! cyberswede Apr 2015 #79
I like it. The logo looks better in those colors. applegrove Apr 2015 #75
Great photo & like the logo better - TBF Apr 2015 #77
I think, NM_Birder Apr 2015 #78
This is how you decide to come out as a troll? NCTraveler Apr 2015 #81
A DERP BOOGERZ freshwest Apr 2015 #92
yum, yum OKNancy Apr 2015 #82
Wow. This is stupid too. bravenak Apr 2015 #83
How about you combine this with the one criticizing her hair mcar Apr 2015 #85
Who gives a shit- seriously? bettyellen Apr 2015 #86
Looks like this backfired on you. herding cats Apr 2015 #89
 

still_one

(98,883 posts)
2. good. Finally we are getting at the issues that REALLY have substance. Oh, absolutely nothing is
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:17 AM
Apr 2015

wrong with her picture

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
3. yeah, let's pick apart the woman's photo. It isn't "attractive" enough. This is so sexist
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:17 AM
Apr 2015

I would alert on it, but am just too jaded at this point.

Response to hrmjustin (Reply #4)

justhanginon

(3,381 posts)
30. And her shoes, dear God,
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:42 AM
Apr 2015

don't forget her shoes! Where were they made, where did she buy them and are they possibly a color associated with republicans?
And if she was carrying a purse, the possibilities are endless.

justiceischeap

(14,040 posts)
35. I have to admit, I wasn't fond of the pantsuit myself
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:44 AM
Apr 2015

I'm glad you brought it up so we could have a serious discussion about it.

That red shirt under the blue jacket... and why doesn't she have a collar? Is she against collars? I can't believe she's against collars! My god, I'm not voting for someone who doesn't believe in collars.

 

KittyWampus

(55,894 posts)
22. Next, we analyze her voice. It's too "shrill".
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:28 AM
Apr 2015

Shrill rhymes with "Hillary". Coincidence? I think not.

It's just going to get worse. From the Left and the Right.

MineralMan

(151,259 posts)
19. Would you like any photo of her?
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:24 AM
Apr 2015

I doubt it. Here's the deal: Someone else will decide which photos to use when. It's not important. Some will like one, someone else will like a different one. If you have a strong opinion about this one, email the campaign with your concerns. I think it's a good photo of her, showing openness and a good smile.

Bottom line: Nothing will please everyone, and it doesn't matter.

DustyJoe

(849 posts)
23. Cue
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:31 AM
Apr 2015

Cue the ever present airbrushed photo professionals and
the not so flattering photos of an obviously aging human
from their repositories.

City Lights

(25,822 posts)
34. No teeth in the photos you posted.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:44 AM
Apr 2015

You don't like her teeth?

Anything else you'd like to get off your chest?

 

dissentient

(861 posts)
37. I think all those pictures are much more flattering than the one they chose
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:46 AM
Apr 2015

Especially the middle one. That one would have been perfect.

boston bean

(36,930 posts)
40. Who gives a ff what you think about her looks.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:49 AM
Apr 2015

Your posting sexist claptrap.

She doesn't exist to be your eye candy...mmmkay?

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
87. Because some men need to share their "ratings" on women's looks all day long,
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:25 PM
Apr 2015

They haven't noticed that absolutely no one except their dip shit friends gives the slightest of fucks.

sheshe2

(97,620 posts)
90. Why would we need to flatter a woman about her looks?
Tue Apr 14, 2015, 01:21 AM
Apr 2015

How about we talk about her brain. You know, her intelligence.

karynnj

(60,965 posts)
65. This is a silly issue - the photo used and these are all nice pictures
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 12:46 PM
Apr 2015

She is in her 60s and she is not a young starlet chosen for her looks.

In all the pictures, she looks healthy, focused and intelligent. I actually like the photo chosen better than any of your alternatives. Not to mention, I think all of them are old. Two have long hair - something she changed over 2 years ago and the middle one, I think is the one on her book - so it is likely over a year old. (Consider the comments had she used a photo over a year old)

This is also sexist. Did anyone question the photos Obama used? What of John Kerry? Al Gore? I really don't remember anything.

 

dissentient

(861 posts)
32. I'm not running for president. And Hillary is way more beautiful than I am.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:43 AM
Apr 2015

I'll concede that.

madokie

(51,076 posts)
33. I'd ask her for a date
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:43 AM
Apr 2015

if I was in the hunting that is.
I think she looks great for a 63 year old woman

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
36. I strongly dislike her as president, but looks do NOT matter. And, I think she looks great there.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:45 AM
Apr 2015

Among all the pics that are from the past few years, recent pics, this one is pretty flattering.

libodem

(19,288 posts)
41. Yes I do
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 10:53 AM
Apr 2015

I like her better with the shorter hair. We are close to the same age. I have always had long straight fine blond hair.
This year my girlfriends started campaigning to get me to cut it because I was too "old" for it.

I've had a ton of compliments and had to reluctantly admit the girls were right.

She just appears more put together with a hairdo that looks like it has purpose. And not a 'do' that looks like she hasn't had enough time to get to the hair dresser.

Go Hill.

Phentex

(16,709 posts)
80. the yellow could be a little brighter, and the sign with the exclamation point looks like a yield
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 02:51 PM
Apr 2015

sign instead of conveying "You are no longer welcome here"

Other than that, the message works for me.

Ms. Toad

(38,633 posts)
66. Not fond of Hillary - but I'm exponentially less fond of people who obsess
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 01:18 PM
Apr 2015

about how women look.

Too bad you had too many posts for this post to vanish when you did.

Vinca

(53,986 posts)
67. She looks fine to me.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 01:19 PM
Apr 2015

She's a couple of years older than I am and I can only wish to look that good.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
69. The depth of analysis re: pictures and logos is worthy of Paris Hilton's political mind.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 01:23 PM
Apr 2015

The depth of analysis re: pictures and logos is worthy of Paris Hilton's political mind.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
73. already on her looks? but, we have only started. there is so much time to be addressing her looks.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 02:01 PM
Apr 2015
 

NM_Birder

(1,591 posts)
78. I think,
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 02:38 PM
Apr 2015


A recent, and/or less digitally enhanced photo of her would go a lot farther for the belief that women don't have to be ashamed and/or be made to feel inferior for any reason.

But yeah, that is a great photo, makes her look 20 years younger.
 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
81. This is how you decide to come out as a troll?
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 02:55 PM
Apr 2015

I have expectations. You fell short. I really think if you are going to build up a post count before outing yourself, you should do so in a grand manner. This? Really?

Edit to add: Any chance we can compare your looks to hers? We'll have a good old contest and rank you up with some numbers. You betcha!!!!!!!!!!!

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
92. A DERP BOOGERZ
Wed Apr 15, 2015, 05:11 AM
Apr 2015
Response to tomkoop (Original post)

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 01:24 AM

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bravenak

(34,648 posts)
83. Wow. This is stupid too.
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 07:53 PM
Apr 2015

Why should we care if you like the pic? It's her. This ain't America's next top model, shit!

mcar

(46,055 posts)
85. How about you combine this with the one criticizing her hair
Mon Apr 13, 2015, 08:20 PM
Apr 2015

I really don't recall Threads on this board "reflecting" on President Obama's, VP Biden's, John Kerry's appearance. Can someone point me to a similar thread about the men?

One day in and a Democratic site is inundated with sexist horseshit.

But no haters here, no siree.

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