Dean spares the props - Democratic Underground

wtmusic

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:07 PM
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Dean spares the props

One aspect of Dean's campaign that I appreciate is that Dean doesn't use 'props'. I'm talking about guitars, saxophones, motorcycles, stuff that's supposed to show what a regular guy he is (I haven't seen any, always love to be educated).

That stuff bothers me. When I had to watch Clinton play his saxophone (very amateurishly) or listen to Orrin Hatch's smarmy songs (http://www.hatchmusic.com). Why do they feel they have the right to indulge the public with their hobbies?

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Ellen Forradalom

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:10 PM
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1. Well, Dean did play a little guitar and harmonica in Iowa

but he's not making a habit of it :-)

I didn't mind Clinton playing saxophone, myself.

I guess the difference is it's done in a spirit of fun.

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gun_toting_liberal

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:11 PM
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2. Sorry to tell you this...

But Dean has been on TV playing blues guitar. Not as smarmy or as lengthy as Hatch though.

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newyawker99

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:38 PM
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9. Hi gun_toting_liberal!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

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robsul82

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:13 PM
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3. Dean played the gee-tar on Leno...

...with an open guitar case in front of him, as per the sign, "Change for My Presidential Campaign." Rob Reiner donated! lol

Later.

RJS

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wryter2000

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:21 PM
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7. That's funny

What I hate is using human beings as props as is done more and more during State of the Union Addresses. Both sides are guilty of that one.

I do agree, though, that he should try to stay away from the "I'm just an average schmoo" sort of stuff. That's the only way, imho, his wealth can be used against him...if he tries to deny it.

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robsul82

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:14 PM
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4. Dupe

Edited on Thu Nov-13-03 12:14 PM by robsul82

Whoops.

Later.

RJS

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ShimokitaJer

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:16 PM
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5. I think all the candidates should give Dean his props

What?...

Oh, THAT kind of props.

Never mind.

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JI7

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:16 PM
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6. dean did do the guitar

dean used the guitar in some of his apperances.

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rucky

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Thu Nov-13-03 12:22 PM
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8. The Bat!

when he broke out that Baseball Bat, he scared the crap outta alot of people who didn't know the true meaning of "the bat"

Once again, a great concept that required explicit explanation. That's trouble with trying new things. Repeated exposure will warm alot more people up to Dean, but it'll take time and bears a risk.

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