The Rational Psychic

As a pretty good president who I didn’t care for once said: “Well, there he [she] goes again.” Ronald Reagan used that one to great effect during some of his debates (1984?).

In the following video we get to see Hillary Clinton at her high school declam best and high school theatrical worst as she mocks Obama, claiming that an Obama candidacy somehow depends on the kindness of angels along with a miracle or two. She follows it up with points targeted to the debate but shows us her, rather threadbare, I think, notion of what is entertaining and funny. Like when you were in second grade and that kid, Joey, would pick his scabs and use them in his art projects–that kind of entertaining and funny.

Here’s a link to the video of her at a recent campaign stop in Providence, RI.

Are you calling me stupid?

Two things that are going on in this video that I don’t like. This general lecturing style has been her hallmark all along. I think it stinks. Why? Because I’m a big boy and I don’t need a leader to “tell me how it is” as much as I need a leader who will say, “I’ve got some great ideas on how to get where you want to be going and if you walk with me a bit, I can share them with you.”

Does this black and yellow outfit make me look…?

Secondly, and this is a touchy subject, but her fashion sense is appalling. Am I the only one here who ever learned to enjoy “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” or that catty makeover duo from NYC who say stuff like, “Those pants make you look like a schlub. Throw them out now or I’ll do it for you?” You’ve seen these, right? Granted, I don’t expect Mrs. Clinton to have as much free-time as you or I. But would you look at the bumblebee outfit she’s wearing in this video, for God’s sake!? She looks like a high school vice principal who is lucky to get out to TJ Maxx or Lane Bryant twice a year. This is the kind of woman who says, “I never throw ANYthing out!”

Frugal, but misinformed. Her match in the area of bad officewear would, of course, be John McCain. His stuff looks a little stale and frumpy to me, too (Social Studies teacher at same high school). But then, this is part of what will make him beatable in the Fall: he IS a bit stale and frumpy. And I don’t think I have much for the male Democratic contender except he should find suits and shirts that make him look less rail-thin. Remember John Edwards? Now that guy had great taste in clothes and knew how they were supposed to fit. I guess you could argue he looked a bit too good to be true.

And, therefore…

OK, I went on a bit of a tear with the fashion comments. But you know what? If I had a tenth of these folks’ cash and half as many places to wear the stuff–I would be tailored suits all the way, baby. Savile Row for the daytime and Armani for the evening. You’re considering sending me to meet with Vladimir Putin? Outdress him, dammit. That’s the way detente is achieved and how global foes should be vanquished. If you’ve got a great and inspiring message won’t a swell wardrobe just put that exclamation point on what you have to say?

Ask Henry Kissinger if you don’t believe me.