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McCain's a Hater: Body Language of a Loser

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"Many people, including the punditocracy, commented on McCain's body language during the first debate. He looked away from Obama when they greeted one another. He did not look at him once during the debate. His jaws clenched, his body was tense, his eyes were fixed forward and glared. His grins were forced, and occurred at inappropriate times. He was clearly seething.

The conclusion has been that his body language showed that McCain has disdain for Obama, and wanted to show it.

I believe that conclusion is wrong. Instead, I believe it shows that McCain literally hates Obama, and was not able to control his reactions. For example, Hillary Clinton also had disdain for Obama, but she did not hate him. She looked at him, and her body language engaged him during the debates.

McCain has written that the Presidency is not a calling to accomplish a set of goals but just a matter of his personal ambition. Prevented--one must assume by his inadequacy that he cannot admit to himself--from fulfilling his family's tradition of becoming Admiral, McCain is driven to become President, to one-up them.

McCain hates anyone, or anything, that stands in his way and, right now, that is Obama. While Joe Biden may "love the guy", McCain does not return the sentiment so long as Biden stands in his way. The media that was once McCain's "base", is now the object of his hatred. Episodes of McCain's physically attacking opposing Senators--even from his own party!--are not examples of being a maverick, but rather that his hatred can be triggered when he believes others are in his way."

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31 comments // McCain's a Hater: Body Language of a Loser

  • QCBUCKI
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      QCBUCKI  
    • OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Jimmy Jam ,what a tool !!!!
      There are not enough "odd" pix of Barama to change anyone's mind, I'd give it!! By the way, you can figure out with one gap of McCain's mouth that he's not oval office material.

    • 3 years ago
  • grapegrower
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      grapegrower  
    • aahhh haa. Funny ISH... Hey Jimmy Jam, you are intelligent, just not when it comes to your postings here. The artist needs no further responses from you. Wow.. keep exciting everyone with your powerful imagery and loose logic. A simple observation or opinion would be better next time...instead of masking your silly choice for our prez with stupid arguments.

    • 3 years ago
  • QCBUCKI
  • Vierotchka
  • Vierotchka
  • DeliaTheArtist
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      DeliaTheArtist  
    • What "bunk ideas" do you refer to? You keep saying you have similar info on Obama, but you're not sharing it- you say "I have done this before and I rather not waste my time with you.", but you're the ONLY OTHER ONE POSTING- you ARE spending time! Spend it wisely and show some real proof of what you are talking about.

      I am not taking this article on blind bullshit, I was surprised by McCain's facial expressions and body language when I was WATCHING the debate, not because of this article.

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • DeliaTheArtist:

      I referring to the reading of his movements as they stated. I'm sure there is resentment there. There always is between two people. But where were said people when Obama was against Clinton? They weere no where to be seen.

      So I can't take their word on it and I myself have studied body language and that's why I'm stating their theories on him that night are bunk. There is not a lot I can be totally sure on but when it comes to people I'm pretty good at figuring things out. People are like puzzles....it's fun.

      I was referring to how I've already talked about what I think of Obama and what he is doing and getting away with under the noses of those that "love" him.

      I have a friend that is a couple. They are also black like Michelle and Barrack. One is loud (the wife) like Michelle is and the he (the husband) is more reserved like Barrack.

      If they were placed in a room and there was an argument all you would hear is the wife. You would not hear him. People fail at understanding and they jump to conclusions and judge...so the conclusion would be that she is being unreasonable because she is yelling. However, that is where one fails...because he is a subtle stabber of words. You cannot hear him because he is quieter but he will jab and egg her on...he even does that when people are around with hand movements or facial expressions.

      The point is that Obama and McCain have worked together for years and therefore they have a working relationship. Obama is silent. McCain is loud. Obama picks and does so and gets away with it because people think he's being kind and easy going when what he is actually doing is pressing the buttons he knows will irk McCain.

      I do look at what people are capable of doing and what results they bring about...the manner in which they do them only matters if they ruin the results.

      In boot camp yelling and commanding gets those boys doing what they need to do and doing it right and being respectful and becoming a great team....there is, of course, too much.

      McCain's temper isn't a bad thing and only is if he uses it violently...if he uses it right then he can turn a weakness into a strength. Biasing people with his temper and now these facial tics isn't proving Obama is better....because in order to prove Obama better you actually have to talk about him.

    • 3 years ago
  • DeliaTheArtist
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      DeliaTheArtist  
    • DeliaTheArtist:

      But the thing is J, people are going to "push the buttons" of the president- A LOT. More than Obama does to McCain. If McCain can not control his rudeness it makes America look bad if he were to be our president- like I said, he is going to treat other world leaders like that?

      You know, it is not just the "liberals" saying McCain was clearly offensive and "angry" last night. You are dismissing the opinion of a lot more people than just me and the person who wrote this particular article.Even if this article takes it too far for you in claiming McCain is full of hate, you attempt to deny any implication of his actions and even try to make some kind of medical excuse for him. I work in the disabilities field, and I have seen a LOT of facial problems from surgeries and long term medication use- it is a lot different from the BLATENT annoyance McCain displayed.

      I never tried to prove obama was "better" in this post, as you always seem to come back to in your responses here and in other places. You assume too much.

    • 3 years ago
  • DeliaTheArtist
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      DeliaTheArtist  
    • Wow, J-Jammer! You've explored the internet to come up with unrelated imagery! Congratulations, you know how to use google! We're all very proud.

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • DeliaTheArtist:

      They are related. You're basing his body movement on bunk ideas.

      And nothing that is negative against Obama sticks to the front page...so I'm going to share in here.

      And since this is about facial expressions and all...it fits just fine.

      As I've stated....Obama is no better in this regard. Guess you can ignore his badness and focus more on McCain. It's easy that way to follow.

    • 3 years ago
  • arcticspirit
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      arcticspirit  
    • DeliaTheArtist:

      Also different medicines can actually affect muscles in the face. I was on an antidepressant that did that, so my doctor changed me to another. Before there was an issue. But there are tons of others. In categories across the board.

      As a physically challenged person, I can tell you that on my best days, before when I could do most things, and was functioning to the point where I was still working... some actions were awkward just because of the meds. It usually happened to me when one on one teaching people, but I always favored talking to a group. Public speaking was easy to me. I did a ton of it, so when I had a rare assignment to do something complicated with someone who didn't have the base knowledge, I would exhibit problems starting from stress, but due to medication.

      I don't know if any of that helps.
      Also different combinations of seemingly "light" medicine can do weird things, and it depends on and individual's body, stress, even can vary by day.

      This isn't to defend McCain, only because I don't know his medical history, but maybe to explain medical possibilities that could be happening. I don't know what he had done surgically, what nerve issues he has or what medication he may be taking, so I can't pool any pre-med education into it.

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
  • Johnny_Danger
  • Vierotchka
  • DeliaTheArtist
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      DeliaTheArtist  
    • IS it the way he is all the time? I've seen some funny things, but I've watched all the debates and never seen him make so many weird faces and rude expressions. He looked like a teenager getting lectured by a parent.

      Even if that is the way he is all the time, that's a bad sign. Is this how he acts with other politicians and worse, world leaders?

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
  • J_Jammer
  • DeliaTheArtist
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      DeliaTheArtist  
    • J_Jammer:

      This is out of context, while last night was obviously during the debates and towards Obama. I didn't take any random scene and try to make it imply hate, as this does (even though it's still funny.) You don't know what Clinton/Obama were saying/reacting to/exchanging.

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
  • ninepounds6
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      ninepounds6  
    • I saw him look at Obama a lot, and the only thing I really heard all the pundits, commentators and "fans" report was that his tone was a dead giveaway.

      His body language is an obvious one, but many, including those at far left news agencies, said that what is being reported as negative body language is really just the way he is all the time.

      All I really saw was a tired old man spouting his party line... "we are angry" and all that. Sad, childish even a bit insecure, but I do not see that he hates Obama.

      Now, a large core of his supporters? I think it is obvious they are racists and hate anyone unlike them. But I do not think it is fair to call McCain hateful. I'll just stick with sell out!

    • 3 years ago
  • J_Jammer
  • jahbini
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      jahbini  
    • J_Jammer:

      There seems to be no injury to his facial muscles. He emotes well and shows a broad range of reactions. He does not have any restrictions on expressions.

      It is just the consistent use of certain negative and, well, unpresidential expressions that seem to be McCain's problem.

    • 3 years ago
  • DeliaTheArtist
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • J_Jammer:

      He has had surgery on his face due to the skin cancer.

      I just think it's far reaching to use blanket statements of reading body language as if they work for all when they clearly do not.

      For if he HATED Obama then he would not have stood up for him and got booed.

    • 3 years ago
  • DeliaTheArtist
  • J_Jammer
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      J_Jammer [removed]  
    • J_Jammer:

      I've explained this before but I'll do it again....

      People think Obama does nothing to McCain and just smiles and doesn't egg it on...whatever. If these people were truly people that read body language they would know that McCain's reaction isn't to what Obama was doing at that moment but what he has been doing since he became the nominee.

      And Obama does little things. I have done this before and I rather not waste my time with you.

    • 3 years ago
  • arcticspirit
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      arcticspirit  
    • J_Jammer:

      Also different medicines can actually affect muscles in the face. I was on an antidepressant that did that, so my doctor changed me to another. Before there was an issue. But there are tons of others. In categories across the board.

      As a physically challenged person, I can tell you that on my best days, before when I could do most things, and was functioning to the point where I was still working... some actions were awkward just because of the meds. It usually happened to me when one on one teaching people, but I always favored talking to a group. Public speaking was easy to me. I did a ton of it, so when I had a rare assignment to do something complicated with someone who didn't have the base knowledge, I would exhibit problems starting from stress, but due to medication.

      I don't know if any of that helps.
      Also different combinations of seemingly "light" medicine can do weird things, and it depends on and individual's body, stress, even can vary by day.

      This isn't to defend McCain, only because I don't know his medical history, but maybe to explain medical possibilities that could be happening. I don't know what he had done surgically, what nerve issues he has or what medication he may be taking, so I can't pool any pre-med education into it.

    • 3 years ago
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