I've heard a lot about how George W. Bush's success lies in the fact that people perceive him as a regular guy, someone they'd like to have a beer with. And hey, there's no arguing against taste, but I for one don't get it. I wouldn't have any particular interest in hanging out with the guy, taking in a football game or World Series of Poker or WWE or roller derby or whatever he's into. He comes across, to me, as a stereotypical frat boy (with apologies to any non-stereotypical frat boys who might happen to read this). He doesn't remind me of my buddies. My buddies and I have conversations where, whether we agree or not, at least we really probe the issues at hand, instead of just reducing them to sound bites. We don't oversimplify for each other. My buddies respect my intelligence and I respect theirs.
You know who I'd like to have a beer with?
This guy.
And that's about all I have to say about that.
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Everyone knows he drinks wine! That elitist! LOL.
I'd be lucky to have a chance to have a beer with him.
Nah. I'm guessing he drinks an import or a microbrew. I'm going to go with Stella Artois.
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