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7. You answered your own question WB. He was "promoted".

Sat Dec 13, 2014, 04:09 PM

Dec 2014

The RW media went to great lengths to foster the idea that he was likeable and competent. One of the most stunning con jobs of the twentith century.

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That one little detail... [View all] MrScorpio Dec 2014 OP

I heard it on news at 10:11 12=13=14 fadedrose Dec 2014 #1

Well-said. We tend to get too wonky and analytical. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2014 #2

IDK...Dubya had none... Wounded Bear Dec 2014 #3

You answered your own question WB. He was "promoted". bluesbassman Dec 2014 #7

Well said Mr.Scorpio , well said....nt pkdu Dec 2014 #4

This! Laffy Kat Dec 2014 #5

Charisma: MrScorpio gots it pinboy3niner Dec 2014 #6

It'll never happen... MrScorpio Dec 2014 #12

I vote on policies and principles. Not candidates and party. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #8

I will happily K&R this post. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #9

Yes, charisma counts for the general public sadoldgirl Dec 2014 #10

K & R nt okaawhatever Dec 2014 #11

yep you get it steve2470 Dec 2014 #13

The TV era was barely in its infancy in 1952 MrScorpio Dec 2014 #14

And he was the only General to have success as Pres... Wounded Bear Dec 2014 #16