I know Chris Christie makes liberals heads explode but...

[JonIrenicus]

I just have to post this video most have already seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYQzuTC7EPA


I know, it's not high brow, but its such a fun slap down.


(and now dozens more liberal heads explode)

[Don Zeko]

Originally Posted by JonIrenicus

I just have to post this video most have already seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYQzuTC7EPA


I know, it's not high brow, but its such a fun slap down.


(and now dozens more liberal heads explode)

I'm still wondering how "contempt for constituents that disagree with him" is considered a political strength for Christie....

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by JonIrenicus

I just have to post this video most have already seen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYQzuTC7EPA


I know, it's not high brow, but its such a fun slap down.


(and now dozens more liberal heads explode)

In the general context of where the GOP is at, I don't think Chris Christie makes liberals heads explode. So that's the first thing to say about him.

But, if there's anything that this video shows, is Christie's obnoxious habit (and lack of appropriate social skills) of shouting people down, condescendingly, when he is in a position of power, standing on the podium, microphone in hand, audience cheering at him. He lacks the social graces that come with real greatness.

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by Don Zeko

I'm still wondering how "contempt for constituents that disagree with him" is considered a political strength for Christie....

And let's be clear, calling someone "sweetheart" in this context is one of the worst insults, at least in New Jersey.

[JonIrenicus]

Originally Posted by Don Zeko

I'm still wondering how "contempt for constituents that disagree with him" is considered a political strength for Christie....

That's kind of like saying the customer is always right. Truth is some of those little pissants need to be put in their place.

[Don Zeko]

Originally Posted by JonIrenicus

That's kind of like saying the customer is always right. Truth is some of those little pissants need to be put in their place.

If you're trying to get elected, isn't the customer/voter always right?

[graz]

Originally Posted by Don Zeko

If you're trying to get elected, isn't the customer/voter always right?

Sometimes the electorate is aligned with coarsely expressed politicking. See: Rahm Emmanuel as an example.

Relatedly, haven't you picked up on a expressional style not unlike Christie's in your new environs (NJ)? Especially contrasted with your day to day in the good Carolina?

[Sulla the Dictator]

Originally Posted by Ocean

But, if there's anything that this video shows, is Christie's obnoxious habit (and lack of appropriate social skills) of shouting people down, condescendingly, when he is in a position of power, standing on the podium, microphone in hand, audience cheering at him. He lacks the social graces that come with real greatness.

In all fairness, those leftists are trying to disrupt an event for people who disagree with them. Chanting loudly is rude in the first place. Christie is showing a proportionate amount of disrespect.

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by graz

Relatedly, haven't you picked up on a expressional style not unlike Christie's in your new environs (NJ)? Especially contrasted with your day to day in the good Carolina?

Yes, you're right. Part of Christie's performance is related to the rude manners and exaggerated expressions mixed sometimes with humor that's very prevalent in New Jersey. Most politicians (and other professionals and public figures) adopt a more polished stance. But Christie likes the "on your face" attitude all too much.

[graz]

Originally Posted by Ocean

Yes, you're right. Part of Christie's performance is related to the rude manners and exaggerated expressions mixed sometimes with humor that's very prevalent in New Jersey. Most politicians (and other professionals and public figures) adopt a more polished stance. But Christie likes the"on your face"attitude all too much.

Fugetaboutit.
Yo dawg, Its in ya face anyways.
Yeah most politicians are a bunch a mooks.
Get dat outta heeeer.
Not my man Chris ...
Heez a frikkin hero.

[Ocean]

Originally Posted by graz

Fugetaboutit.
Yo dawg, Its in ya face anyways.
Yeah most politicians are a bunch a mooks.
Get dat outta heeeer.
Not my man Chris ...
Heez a frikkin hero.

Hey, you're a natural, graz.