What Wins the Election?

[Michigan Badger]

What wins elections today?

In the countdown to election day, these are what matter most to the American people today:

Money is of course imperative but we will assume that as a given, starting with the most important...

1. The Appearance/Deportment/Charisma Factor - nonverbal and verbal factors are tremendously powerful - clever facial expressions with well chosen witty comments rule (how factual those comments are is often irrelevant because all Americans expect lies) - one will have a definite advantage if one is able to communicate a somewhat (moderate) cocky and rebellious look - old and obese are definitely out - people today want a modest revolutionary type (this is achieved via the media's help)

2. The Media Factor - without this a potential candidate has little hope of success because the masses follow the media - the media is like their "Pied Piper" - people love to hate the media but in the end the masses will follow it

3, The Celebrity Factor - the American people view celebrities as the ancient Romans viewed their gods - most presidential candidates since the 20th century have sought out the most famous celebrities they could to back them - get Hollywood on your side and you're almost guaranteed the office

There are many more factors but these are (as I see it) the top 3. Note that we haven't even listed the agenda factor yet. This was not a mistake because today subconsciously most Americans don't trust any politician (not even their favorites). And on top of this, the general voting element (the bulk of voters) haven't a clue about what is really happening anyway. Most people today are just concerned with what's in it for them. Or they at least want someone they think will favor their pet biases. The integrity factor only matters when the major powers (media and those behind the media) give a candidate thumbs down. The integrity factor is like a scapegoat to clear consciences for destroying a good candidate. In reality the majority of Americans (and even the media) couldn't care less if a candidate has some affairs brewing or has participated in some shady deals (they all have anyway). But this card comes in handy sometimes so that's why it's used.

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[jeff of pa]

hanging chads

[Michigan Badger]

hanging chads

This is what I like about you, Jeff. You have the uncanny ability to sum up the whole matter in a few words. Well done!

[Kentucky Kache]

Politics. That's what wins elections. Politics.

[Michigan Badger]

Politics. That's what wins elections. Politics.

Even more concise...also, well done

Politics: "Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power"

[spartacus53]

I look at this from a different point

1- Smoking, but not inhaling
2- Sex appeal
3- Great writers for catch phrases "Yes, we can", "It's the right thing to do", “Mr Gorbachev, take down this wall”
4- Great orator = The ability to say nothing and appear bright
5- Ability to take the low road and make people believe you're taking the high road
6- If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS


Should I continue, I can go on for days

[Michigan Badger]

I look at this from a different point

1- Smoking, but not inhaling
2- Sex appeal
3- Great writers for catch phrases "Yes, we can", "It's the right thing to do", “Mr Gorbachev, take down this wall”
4- Great orator = The ability to say nothing and appear bright
5- Ability to take the low road and make people believe you're taking the high road
6- If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with BS


Should I continue, I can go on for days

Man, I'm going back to school. You hit square on!

[Chadeaux]

[Michigan Badger]

Now we're beginning to get somewhere with this thread!

[jeff of pa]

If the noses were Brown, I'd agree

[BuffaloBob]

What voters believe rather than what is true. What they believe is what the news papers & TV spout. Witness Sheriff Joe's latest revelation. We are not talking about a small town election here. The 2008 election was fraud. Planned and executed with the collusion of both Parties and all mainstream news.

We have laws to deal with that. It's called the Constitution and clearly states what is legal. If we actually have another election, I hope Sheriff Joe is Attorney General. And send ALL the co-conspirators to jail in his tent prison. And the main culprits indicted under the RICO act. And sent to Guantanamo. With the rest of America's enemies. Yes, him especially. Wait and see what happens next............
BB

[Chadeaux]

If the noses were Brown, I'd agree

Think "Pinocchio" when looking at that one . . .

[onfire]

What voters believe rather than what is true. What they believe is what the news papers & TV spout. Witness Sheriff Joe's latest revelation. We are not talking about a small town election here. The 2008 election was fraud. Planned and executed with the collusion of both Parties and all mainstream news.

We have laws to deal with that. It's called the Constitution and clearly states what is legal. If we actually have another election, I hope Sheriff Joe is Attorney General. And send ALL the co-conspirators to jail in his tent prison. And the main culprits indicted under the RICO act. And sent to Guantanamo. With the rest of America's enemies. Yes, him especially. Wait and see what happens next............
BB

look up sheriff C;ark in Milwaukee Wis. same attitude As Joe (Take no Sh it) from the Politicians He's African American and wears a cowboy hat Would vote this guy in a minute All I know is I hope change is coming

[onfire]

What voters believe rather than what is true. What they believe is what the news papers & TV spout. Witness Sheriff Joe's latest revelation. We are not talking about a small town election here. The 2008 election was fraud. Planned and executed with the collusion of both Parties and all mainstream news.

We have laws to deal with that. It's called the Constitution and clearly states what is legal. If we actually have another election, I hope Sheriff Joe is Attorney General. And send ALL the co-conspirators to jail in his tent prison. And the main culprits indicted under the RICO act. And sent to Guantanamo. With the rest of America's enemies. Yes, him especially. Wait and see what happens next............
BB

look up sheriff Clark in Milwaukee Wis. same attitude As Joe (Take no Sh it) from the Politicians He's African American and wears a cowboy hat Would vote this guy in a minute All I know is I hope change is coming

[stefen]

Can't dazzel them with brillance and footwork, then baffel them with bull schitz...

[Frankn]

It's the one that presents the most convincing line of BS and it doesn't have long or explaned. It can be as short as CHANGE!

[gord]

It's been over 50 years since we've been dazzled by brilliance up here. I'm afraid it has been considerably longer down your way.

[Frankn]

Gord, I would like to say you are wrong, but when I thought about it, I an afraid you are right!

[Michigan Badger]

Gord, I would like to say you are wrong, but when I thought about it, I an afraid you are right!

I think he was neither right or wrong. More like a slightly off-white or champagne color....maybe a

[spartacus53]

Well here's another one for you, brought to you by the great mind of Spartacus53

In the beginning you mention the "Charisma Factor", so let me expound on this

The "Charisma Factor", is actually being larger than life i.e. NJ Gov Chris Christie.. As a matter of fact, he may plan on running for president in 2016, after he bulks up a little more