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In reply to the discussion: What the hell is wrong with this man? Is he bored, clueless, or just doesn't like children? [View all]
. . . the man is truly frightening. Almost soulless, in his every utterance and expression. He hasn't shown a wit of care for this particular community -- in his policy; in his campaign leadership; or, until recently, in his outreach. This is a stark portrait of a man who is truly uncomfortable in this setting. I think it speaks volumes about the sincerity and nature of this particular effort of his to equate education with 'civil rights.' He demonstrated a profound disconnect from the needs and concerns of this group of educators and he looks like he's not even up to connecting with the primary subjects of his campaign prop. It may just be your own narrow view of the events and atmosphere surrounding this appearance which is influencing your indifference or objection to the criticism.
I'm good with folks focusing on whatever they want, tho . . .
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What the hell is wrong with this man? Is he bored, clueless, or just doesn't like children? [View all]
bigtree
May 2012
OP
His budget's out there. He knows anything he expresses re these kids is a LIE. Hence, he's= 0 here.
patrice
May 2012
#8
I don't see Romney's lack of enthusiasm as much as the children's. The difference with Obama, though
freshwest
May 2012
#3
I was just going to type that. You can fool a lot of people, but you can't fool kids or Mom..n/t
monmouth
May 2012
#14
You watch, the Romney people will say that Obama's people bribe the kids with candy...
CTyankee
May 2012
#81
Romney has trouble interacting with humans. I don't think they programmed him
livetohike
May 2012
#5
Just wait until Rarl Cove makes an ad showing him kissing babies.That'l show them libruls whose boss
left on green only
May 2012
#174
Mitt definitely looks uncomfortable and out of place there. Compare to this one.
yellowcanine
May 2012
#9
Happier maybe, but still stiff. He's the only guy there who isn't breaking the crease in his pants.
Gidney N Cloyd
May 2012
#105
it is not because they are children it is because they are members of a race he was
CBGLuthier
May 2012
#23
RIGHT!! That look is WELL KNOWN!! It's the "I don't want to be here with these people" look
uponit7771
May 2012
#69
In all fairness the President is one of the most telegenically pleasing people to
grantcart
May 2012
#33
The expressions on those kids' faces in that second Rmoney pic say it all. n/t
trusty elf
May 2012
#37
Who says he's uncomfortable with children? Internet poster? Well, that makes it a fact.
harmonicon
May 2012
#72
You REALLY think an adult would decided not to vote for RobMe cause of a pic like this?
uponit7771
May 2012
#70
No, most racist react the way RobMe is reacting in that pic, why should people ignore...
uponit7771
May 2012
#76
Actual caring and photo-op bullshit are still two totally different things.
harmonicon
May 2012
#161
I agree looking still pics can give you a certain impression, but I'm sure the kids all KNOW Obama
amyrose2712
May 2012
#155
Then you're admitting you're going into that election booth halfway uninformed
Scootaloo
May 2012
#140
I'd like to think that I've never been someone to be described as "one of those people." (nt)
harmonicon
May 2012
#162
I think in that picture he's reminiscing about cutting someones hair off and wishing
Auntie Bush
May 2012
#65
"I love these tiny carbon based lifeforms, haaahaaahaaahaa (uncomfortable laugh)." nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
May 2012
#44
i pick clueless. i think those picture are sad. all the difference in smile and play with children
seabeyond
May 2012
#46
They're all "Children Of Cain". Hell, I'm surprised he touched one of them. nt
stlsaxman
May 2012
#52
That look he has is bad...really bad, I don't know about others but he doesn't want to be there
uponit7771
May 2012
#67
Racist usually react the way RobMe is reacting around black kids, this is relevant and I'm
uponit7771
May 2012
#82
I feel so sorry for that girl being stuck sitting next to him. I wonder if Mitt even tried
jillan
May 2012
#75
I still think he's realizing how much of an asshole he is and that others will see it..
uponit7771
May 2012
#80
I'll speculate he was not hugged and cuddled as a child, nor did he hug and cuddle his children.
Scuba
May 2012
#114
I really am beginning to think he really is just a robot and not human. He looks
southernyankeebelle
May 2012
#133
Rmoney is clearly uncomfortable in that setting, esp. since his party has tried to take every drop
wordpix
May 2012
#136
He looks like he's posing the whole time while his mind is a million miles away.
DesertDiamond
May 2012
#148