I saw the Dean thing, too. I don't see the big deal.

Folks put an unreasonable emphasis on appearances and presentation. It doesn't take genius to be a good actor, look at Hollywood. It doesn't take genius to be pretty, look at Hollywood. Nor does it take genius to have integrity, look around at your neighborhood. I'll bet you know folks who are of the finest quality that are not especially smart, handsome, or smooth-talking.

Dean's words about the president are personally obnoxious and not especially accurate and extraordinarily denigrating. Dean's words and actions in government are disconnected. Dean's ideas about foreign policy are beyond stupid. That's more important than catching the guy in a few moments of exitement.

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