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Christopher Hitchins does have a reputation for the drink and he was in disarray the night of his first interview in which he obviously coming off of a binge or had just gotten out of bed and had not collected his thoughts sufficiently to deliver a coherent argument in support of his position. I have listened to him many times before and, at times, he is quite coherent and able to present his case in a thoughtful, articulate manner. On this particular occasion, he was misfiring, saying whatever came into his head, and ran off with a series of personal affronts that displayed not facts that formulate an opinion but personal animosity. My dear, his British accent has nothing to do with anything. Too much alcohol affects anyone's speech, no matter what "accent" they may have and also affects the judgement behind the speech.
Michelle Bernard, no matter to whom she is married, or how many children she has, or of what she is president, cannot present as a professional when it comes to discussion of Hillary Rodham Clinton. She does revert to an immature level of sniping, personal attacks and imaginations that reflect her own worst insecurities that she reflects onto others. Her voice raises to a shrill, her eyes open wide, and there is just not enough time for her to relate her personal opinions based on her personal "feelings". I am sure, with all of the "qualifications" you relate, she could find a way to speak her mind in a more professional manner and maybe even be a bit more convincing. Am I to understand that because she is married to Joe Johns of CNN everything she says is credible?
Sarah Palin's physical appearance, as well as her actions, at week two post election was indicative of someone needing some rest and repair. I urged that people stop the presses and stop the hype because of what I saw as clinical symptoms of physical and emotional exhaustion. I am no fan of Sarah Palin's political ideology and do not believe she was qualified for the office she sought, but, I can tell from looking at her that this ill-begotten experience had taken a toll on her and continued Sarahmania would not serve her or anyone else well.
The physical appearance and the behavior of people are far more telling than the surface interpretation with which you have chosen to make a point that I do not understand.
