Clinton & Newt, Boxers vs. Briefs: The Lesson Conservatives Still Haven't Learned

[RoryN]

Here's how Bill Clinton, back in the day, handled the question of "boxers or briefs?":

http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/133280/vintage-mtv-bill-clintons-briefs.jhtml

*embarrassed smile* "Usually briefs."

And here's how Newt Gingrich handled it:

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1995-07-14/features/1995195103_1_newt-gingrich-mtv-hugh-grant

"I think that's a very stupid question...You ought to be ashamed of yourself."

Of course it was a stupid question. But it had an important purpose: voters asked because they wanted a "we all put on the same underpants at night" common connection with their otherworldly political candidates, and a lighthearted response to make them appear human. (It was also a pop-culture quote at the time.)

Very simple concept, yet Gingrich, being a typical right-wing demagogue, refused to play to it. He and his fans considered that to be a victory - but, when you're stuck in that mindset, those are the only victories you tend to get.

Still true today. Is it easier for the common voter to relate to multi-million dollar bankruptcies, or to committing a no-no with email? Where do you think the empathy lies?

Conserva-nerds don't think relating to the general populous in a well-adjusted manner is important, as long as they're "right". And that's why they fail.

 

[Bert Notorius]

clinton answered
as you hoped.
of course,
he was lying.

 

[RoryN]

clinton answered
as you hoped.
of course,
he was lying.

Does your new persona come with am emo outfit? That'd be kind of neat.

 

[Hard_Rom]

The only reason she has a chance is because Trump polls even worse than her. She is not trusted or liked. Being the first female candidate stands her better than her reputation. But she has 30 years in politics including when Billy was POTUS, so she deserves a shot.

Newt Gingrich? You pick easy targets. And Billy played the sax on Arsenio. He was probably the most likeable POTUS ever with that pearly white smile. Obama has some good comedic timing. Gets him laughs which is always good for popularity.

If anybody but Trump was running the Democrats would be in a tough spot.

 

[Saint Peter]

clinton answered
as you hoped.
of course,
he was lying.

Get your shit right.

 

[Bert Notorius]

Get your shit right.

shouldn't you be

chasing skirt?

 

[IrezumiKiss]

shouldn't you be

chasing skirt steak?

http://www.erinnudi.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/flank4.jpg

http://i1253.photobucket.com/albums/hh586/TheDailyLike/emmastone-yum.gif

#MakeAPostBetterByAddingOneWord

 

[Bert Notorius]

skirt steak
is the
brussels sprout
of meats

 

[RoryN]

skirt steak
is the
brussels sprout
of meats

So you've never had proper Brussels sprouts. That's not surprising.

 

[Bert Notorius]

So you've never had proper Brussels sprouts. That's not surprising.

i hate brussel sprouts
but i eat them

and right now

briefs.

i like the way
they cradle
my balls.

which still work
by the way.

 

[RoryN]

briefs.

i like the way
they cradle
my balls.

which still work
by the way.

Mine work too - they're just no longer a liability. *smirk*

(Yours aren't, either, since no one uses them.)

 

[Bert Notorius]

Mine work too - they're just 1. no longer a liability. *smirk*

(Yours aren't, either, since no 2. one uses them.)

1. agree

2. disagree

 

[NeverEndingMe]

good little slave boy

Here's how Bill Clinton, back in the day, handled the question of "boxers or briefs?":

http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/133280/vintage-mtv-bill-clintons-briefs.jhtml


And here's how Newt Gingrich handled it:

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1995-07-14/features/1995195103_1_newt-gingrich-mtv-hugh-grant


Of course it was a stupid question. But it had an important purpose: voters asked because they wanted a "we all put on the same underpants at night" common connection with their otherworldly political candidates, and a lighthearted response to make them appear human. (It was also a pop-culture quote at the time.)

Very simple concept, yet Gingrich, being a typical right-wing demagogue, refused to play to it. He and his fans considered that to be a victory - but, when you're stuck in that mindset, those are the only victories you tend to get.

Still true today. Is it easier for the common voter to relate to multi-million dollar bankruptcies, or to committing a no-no with email? Where do you think the empathy lies?

Conserva-nerds don't think relating to the general populous in a well-adjusted manner is important, as long as they're "right". And that's why they fail.