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Thursday, January 24, 2008 07:59 PM

Obama"s picture

Let's hear one for interpersonal skills. Makes no difference if he's white, black or some designer color. What makes a difference for me is the eye contact. Now look at that photo again. Not a whole lot of interpersonal energy for the guys shaking hands with him. And will you check out the weak, wimpy handshake the contender is giving. Give me a break. And we want this guy to be our president. NO way.

Of course some might think that I judge harshly re: the eye contact. You bet! If this guy cannot deal with eye contact, then what? Oh, I forgot. He's a politician and politicians really care little for the kind of thing required by decent behavior. Let's move on with the votes!

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