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DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:00 PM Nov 2012

Body language is very telling

I'm changing channels and caught the Romneys on Fox "News" at a rally in Colorado Springs. They know he's going to lose. They both look so defeated. Ann is trying to smile, but looks like she's trying not to cry. Just watch them without the sound and you'll see.

But contrast, President Obama looks exhilarated!

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Body language is very telling (Original Post) DesertRat Nov 2012 OP
Here In Nebraska we call that a damn shame Twelve String Nov 2012 #1
Huh? nt Mnemosyne Nov 2012 #10
What's a damn shame??? You do want Obama to win don't you? shcrane71 Nov 2012 #18
"Damn shame" is sarcasm, delivered with no sympathy. nt SDjack Nov 2012 #34
The sarcasm is implied. Kber Nov 2012 #42
Sounds encouraging TroyD Nov 2012 #2
I agree, Troy DesertRat Nov 2012 #5
Agreed! zebe83 Nov 2012 #12
Haha! First I have to change my tv settings tblue Nov 2012 #3
at least on my direct its a couple past current... and msnbc oldhippydude Nov 2012 #14
She WAS crying when talking before him n/t tufnel Nov 2012 #4
She's so used to getting what she wants DesertRat Nov 2012 #7
Ann should be happy Poiuyt Nov 2012 #6
I have it on mute and it looks like a concession speech. Both look very sad, imo DesertRat Nov 2012 #9
Hey! I just got home from work sheshe2 Nov 2012 #22
I saw it live on Fox. Sorry DesertRat Nov 2012 #30
She has her work cut out for her next week as his "stablilizer" DesertRat Nov 2012 #11
Actually I've seen the look on them before zentrum Nov 2012 #8
Tears of relief? Having MS and being FLOTUS sounds like flamingdem Nov 2012 #13
Then I remember...she is not well physically. What a sad exit for them. I know, he's a jerk... libdem4life Nov 2012 #15
I'm not sure I blame the Republicans aletier_v Nov 2012 #19
That's what it seemed like, but I will always think they "stood down" libdem4life Nov 2012 #25
I wonder how deeply Mitt buys into the White Horse thing aletier_v Nov 2012 #37
Could be, but appears they'll have to re-appraise the religious situation come Nov 7th. libdem4life Nov 2012 #39
well, the campaign was over the top aletier_v Nov 2012 #41
Holding good thoughts...but 271 works, too. libdem4life Nov 2012 #43
I feel worse for their servants who will have to put up with them. DesertRat Nov 2012 #21
Maybe you are being biased. I saw it and did not see the same thing. Logical Nov 2012 #16
Mitt looks so shaken. UCmeNdc Nov 2012 #17
Meanwhile, Carl Cameron reports Mitt Romney is "giddy" behind the scenes RomneyLies Nov 2012 #20
They can call it giddiness. I say he's an obnoxious asshole. DesertRat Nov 2012 #23
If he actually even did what Cameron reported RomneyLies Nov 2012 #24
Odd that the right finds encouragement in that kind of behavior. DesertRat Nov 2012 #27
Giddy or detached from reality? Blue Idaho Nov 2012 #26
It's another sign that professionals look for when screening kids for Special Ed... libdem4life Nov 2012 #29
Very true DesertRat Nov 2012 #31
Yes. I have two in my family. Brilliant...both college graduates... libdem4life Nov 2012 #33
body language... Riftaxe Nov 2012 #28
Haha DesertRat Nov 2012 #32
Phrenology is where it is at Riftaxe Nov 2012 #44
Mitt just needs to fire a few people to lift his spirits and feel refreshed aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2012 #35
Mitt Romney will never be elected to public office again MajPayne2 Nov 2012 #36
He'll be fine, either way. Quantess Nov 2012 #38
Posted pics??? barnabas63 Nov 2012 #40

TroyD

(4,551 posts)
2. Sounds encouraging
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:04 PM
Nov 2012

But I'm not going to take anything for granted or relax until Ohio is declared for Obama on Tuesday night. If that happens we will know that John Husted's attempt to fix the vote results failed.

tblue

(16,350 posts)
3. Haha! First I have to change my tv settings
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:04 PM
Nov 2012

because I have it blocked from my viewable channels. (DirecTV). I don't even know what channel it's on.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
30. I saw it live on Fox. Sorry
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:32 PM
Nov 2012

I'm sure the networks will cover other rallies in the next couple of days. Stay tuned.

zentrum

(9,865 posts)
8. Actually I've seen the look on them before
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:09 PM
Nov 2012

It comes from them feeling like victims of this damn process. He ought to just be crowned like his Church tells him and so the two of them find all of this "hard".

I'm really, really worried about the perfect storm of election fraud gathering in Ohio right now.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
15. Then I remember...she is not well physically. What a sad exit for them. I know, he's a jerk...
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:13 PM
Nov 2012

and likely not well mentally. What a pair.

I blame the Republican Party most of all. They knew...looks like he was their throw-away. Good thing they have what looks like a healthy and fairly normal extended family. They won't be doing without much, either, but that won't be a happy household.

aletier_v

(1,773 posts)
19. I'm not sure I blame the Republicans
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:20 PM
Nov 2012

I get the impression that Romney forced his way in
by hook or crook,
just like he ran his campaign.


It's hard to be sure.
I never got the impression that the general Republican leadership wanted him.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
25. That's what it seemed like, but I will always think they "stood down"
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:26 PM
Nov 2012

when it looked like no one was strong enough to beat Obama.

aletier_v

(1,773 posts)
37. I wonder how deeply Mitt buys into the White Horse thing
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:55 PM
Nov 2012

Most people are fairly susceptible to body language, subtle clues, etc.

and I'm wonder if Mitt believed so strongly in his destiny to fulfill the prophecy
that it drove everyone else around him.

That would explain some of the crazy campaign, behavior,
but also the "sense of entitlement" that so many people mention.

They see it as a sign of arrogance and entitlement
but I wonder if it's more of a religious belief for Mitt & Ann?

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
39. Could be, but appears they'll have to re-appraise the religious situation come Nov 7th.
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 07:01 PM
Nov 2012

as well as their future.

Notice how all of the sudden, all of the Republicans just backed off. Portman almost looks like a foster parent or something and Ryan...all of the King's Horses are gone.

aletier_v

(1,773 posts)
41. well, the campaign was over the top
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 07:04 PM
Nov 2012

I never thought i'd see the republicans falter so badly.

Mitt turned out worse than I expected.

I won't be surprised if Obama pulls 300 EVs.

 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
20. Meanwhile, Carl Cameron reports Mitt Romney is "giddy" behind the scenes
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:22 PM
Nov 2012

Yet another thing the Freepers are clinging to in these last days.

 

RomneyLies

(3,333 posts)
24. If he actually even did what Cameron reported
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:26 PM
Nov 2012

you would be quite correct.

My bet? He pulled that shit a couple of weeks ago and Cameron was digging for something, anything, to boost morale on the right.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
29. It's another sign that professionals look for when screening kids for Special Ed...
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:31 PM
Nov 2012

inappropriate facial expressions and inappropriate emotional behavior. They tell them stories, show them pictures, etc. and record their expressions...really. This just adds to the evidence of mental unbalance. Mitt would be in Special Ed, no doubt.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
33. Yes. I have two in my family. Brilliant...both college graduates...
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:41 PM
Nov 2012

but lacking the social skills everyone else takes for granted.

Riftaxe

(2,693 posts)
28. body language...
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:30 PM
Nov 2012

making shit up out of whole cloth, personally i prefer phrenology

I suppose body language is the natural successor to soft science, and not nearly as dated as astrology.

Riftaxe

(2,693 posts)
44. Phrenology is where it is at
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 08:46 PM
Nov 2012

those bumps ain't lying....

In the end all good as long as you don't take it to seriously

aint_no_life_nowhere

(21,925 posts)
35. Mitt just needs to fire a few people to lift his spirits and feel refreshed
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:51 PM
Nov 2012

Maybe he'll go back to Bain for that purpose.

MajPayne2

(202 posts)
36. Mitt Romney will never be elected to public office again
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 06:51 PM
Nov 2012

if he loses this election (which he will). All of his bullshit was put on blast in front of the whole country. He will be lucky if he can get a free cup of coffee. I'll settle for him getting a nice warm glass of shut the hell up and go away.

Quantess

(27,630 posts)
38. He'll be fine, either way.
Sat Nov 3, 2012, 07:00 PM
Nov 2012

He still has all that accumulated wealth he hoarded over the years. I will be happy to just never see him again.

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