tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post518791228282272860..comments2023-05-23T05:38:21.634-05:00Comments on Central Illinois Gourmand-O-Rama: So Exciting!!Floydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15242494862901911023noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post-26476217766015564272008-04-28T16:52:00.000-05:002008-04-28T16:52:00.000-05:00You should stick to food posts. Your opinions abou...You should stick to food posts. Your opinions about restaurants aren't exactly sound, but at least they aren't as offensive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post-76341630585310714732008-01-09T14:40:00.000-06:002008-01-09T14:40:00.000-06:00Floyd...umm...I think your recently attained BA in...Floyd...umm...I think your recently attained BA in Political Science is showing...and it looks good!<BR/><BR/>As you know I very much like Obama, but I agree with you in thinking we will be in better hands if either he or HRC is the next president over anyone the Repub's have to offer!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10416016546841654835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post-51172883248306409962008-01-09T07:48:00.000-06:002008-01-09T07:48:00.000-06:00I read an interesting article in Newsweek (that le...I read an interesting article in Newsweek (that leftist rag..hee) by Jonathan Alter. He raised the issue that I had not thought about in regards to Hillary's persona on the campaign trail. The male candidates are "allowed" to use their sex appeal while mingling with the crowds,e.g.,making eye contact, firm handshakes, a wink and a broad smile to the lovely ladies, etc. <BR/><BR/>However, it seems as though it is unbecoming for a woman candidate to employ these same methods...it could backfire. In other words, the double standard applies even in the political realm in the 21st century! <BR/><BR/>It's an interesting concept, and one that I am sure Hillary is well aware! Money, sex and power, it do make the world go 'round!<BR/><BR/>Joe Biden would be a WONDERFUL Sec. of State. I think that might suit him better than VP. <BR/><BR/>I must say, Gourmand, your political insights are quite astute. Perhaps your blog could include both the gustatory AND a side order of politics??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post-72373372250264325992008-01-08T15:21:00.000-06:002008-01-08T15:21:00.000-06:00I agree with you, anonymous, about charisma. One ...I agree with you, anonymous, about charisma. One thing I try to keep in the back of my mind is that all leaders aren't born with that instinct that tells them what to do and when to do it. If a leader can come across to me and make me <B>know</B> that they are doing the right thing, it goes pretty far. The advisors and such, such as the JCS, NSA, Cabinet members, and so on, offer the directions on which way to go, and the President just puts his name, words and smile on it.<BR/><BR/>But yeah, Hillary could have loosened up a bit, earlier on in the contest, and it may have been enough. <BR/><BR/>Someone needs to come up with an infallible test to give these folks to determine their ability to run a country!!<BR/><BR/>As far as Biden, it would not surprise me to see him offered Secretary of State, as has been rumored in 2004 and this year. I don't think a vice presidency for a 65 year-old man is in the works, but Obama, especially, could hardly do better in choosing a VP.Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15242494862901911023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post-4502906886098719642008-01-08T10:32:00.000-06:002008-01-08T10:32:00.000-06:00While I agree that Obama is an exciting speaker, o...While I agree that Obama is an exciting speaker, one has to remember that charisma does not necessarily translate into leadership abilities. But what the hey...Reagan and Bill Clinton went a long way on their charm! <BR/><BR/>I really think that if Hillary were more personable, she would be the frontrunner at this point. Perhaps "image" is everything.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I was disappointed to see that Joe Biden withdrew from the race. He may not have the name recognition, but he is a highly intelligent senator who is very capable and has lots of experience in government. However, he will return as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and serve his country there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17381004.post-27617540321734502512008-01-08T09:23:00.000-06:002008-01-08T09:23:00.000-06:00I like Clinton, too. I'm still torn between her a...I like Clinton, too. I'm still torn between her and Obama in the primary and will feel comfortable voting for either one against any of the Republican challangers.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975916794760117696noreply@blogger.com