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Originally posted by mrnoodle
I can only speak for myself of course. What some people saw as charm, I saw as snake-oil salesmanship.
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You gotta be slick to be in politics, though...even the gruffest of politicians know how to play the game.
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Clinton is just a well-coached, well-practiced, uppity version of what he used to be, which is why he makes such excellent speeches.
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Most politicians have their handlers...but you have to be able to make a speech your own. Clinton does that consistently. Reagan did it too.
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Remember, diplomacy is just telling someone to go to hell in such a way that they will enjoy the trip. *(quote's paraphrased)
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I agree...and who would you rather see doing that? A slickster or a provoker?