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Archaea · 11-05-2008, 03:40 PM

with a coherent message. It can be a package of lies, but as long as it's believable, it will work.

but who?

Romney is without charisma.

Who is a Republican for the next generation, any ideas? It should be somebody from an urban community, with a potential for financing.

What message?

It should be linked to libertarianism, civil rights, populism, perhaps isolationism,what else?

landpoke · 11-05-2008, 03:41 PM

Jindahl. The Jindahl shall show us the way.

Archaea · 11-05-2008, 03:42 PM

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Jindahl. The Jindahl shall show us the way.

Is Jindahl charismatic?

BarbaraGordon · 11-05-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by landpoke

Jindahl. The Jindahl shall show us the way.

Jindal may be the future of the party.

I'm not sure I like Arch's straight-charisma idea. Palin was charisma and she hurt the ticket.

ERCougar · 11-05-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Archaea

with a coherent message. It can be a package of lies, but as long as it's believable, it will work.

but who?

Romney is without charisma.

Who is a Republican for the next generation, any ideas? It should be somebody from an urban community, with a potential for financing.

What message?

It should be linked to libertarianism, civil rights, populism, perhaps isolationism,what else?

I think Romney has plenty of charisma. Unfortunately, he's just a member of a weird cult.

landpoke · 11-05-2008, 03:45 PM

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Is Jindahl charismatic?

No idea, but given Louisiana's colorful political history I can't imagine him not having a bit of a spark.

Archaea · 11-05-2008, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

Jindal may be the future of the party.

I'm not sure I like Arch's straight-charisma idea. Palin was charisma and she hurt the ticket.

I don't find her charismatic, but I understand your point.

The reason a Republican must be charismatic is the inherent tension a Republican has vis-a-vis the media. Democrats wake up with the dominant media, sans Fox, on their side. They don't need to be charismatic.

But by being charismatic, I'm not stating they should be morons.

BarbaraGordon · 11-05-2008, 03:47 PM

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I think Romney has plenty of charisma. Unfortunately, he's just a member of a weird cult.

Romney is the polar opposite of charisma. Trust me on this one.

BarbaraGordon · 11-05-2008, 03:47 PM

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I don't find her charismatic, but I understand your point.

What? Palin is *all* charisma. Nothing more or less. Charisma is what had you and Seattle and who knows who else sold on her from day one.

8ballrollin · 11-05-2008, 03:48 PM

Yes, the Rs need someone with a measure of rhetorical skills, but I don't want someone who is adored by throngs of weepy eyed followers (no offense to anyone here) like what I saw last night - that was embarrassing.

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Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Republicans need a charismatic figure with a coherent message. It can be a package of lies, but as long as it's believable, it will work. but who? Romney is without charisma. Who is a Republican for the next generation, any ideas? It should be somebody from an urban community, with a potential for financing. What message? It should be linked to libertarianism, civil rights, populism, perhaps isolationism,what else? __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

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landpoke Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Central God's Country Posts: 1,534	Jindahl. The Jindahl shall show us the way. __________________ I see a hobo. And when I see the hobo, I think to myself, "This man is poor. His monetary value is low, and my monetary value is high, and it's a shame that he is himself. What can I do?"

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8ballrollin Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: WA Posts: 1,287	Yes, the Rs need someone with a measure of rhetorical skills, but I don't want someone who is adored by throngs of weepy eyed followers (no offense to anyone here) like what I saw last night - that was embarrassing. __________________ "Five to one... One in five No one here gets out alive"