Comments on: Election 2008: candidates we don’t have to look up to? http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/ Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:45:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Roger L. Simon http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30464 Roger L. Simon Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:48:50 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30464 I actually met Chairman Deng (long story which I will save for a book) andI think he was actually under five feet tall. He was also arguably the most positive politician of the Twentieth Century in effect, wrenching China out of Maoism into its current condition (admittedly not so perfect, but vastly better than the Cultural Revolution). Deng famously said of ideology: "I don't care if a cat is black or white as long as it catches mice." Those words changed China. They could also change our miserable political scene, but few are listening. (Just sticking up for short people - they make great film directors - Truffaut, Scorsese, etc.) I actually met Chairman Deng (long story which I will save for a book) andI think he was actually under five feet tall. He was also arguably the most positive politician of the Twentieth Century in effect, wrenching China out of Maoism into its current condition (admittedly not so perfect, but vastly better than the Cultural Revolution).

Deng famously said of ideology: “I don’t care if a cat is black or white as long as it catches mice.” Those words changed China. They could also change our miserable political scene, but few are listening. (Just sticking up for short people - they make great film directors - Truffaut, Scorsese, etc.)

]]> By: neo-neocon http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30465 neo-neocon Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:44 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30465 Doesn't surprise me that Deng padded his height a bit. It seems to be a common phenomenon. Another fact is that ballet dancers--and all stage dancers, actually--appear much larger onstage than in person. Ballet dancers have a tendency to be compact people, but their long lean lines and upright carriage, as well as the stage itself, make them look far bigger when performing than they really are. Invariably, when one meets them in person, it's surprising how diminuitive they are. Doesn’t surprise me that Deng padded his height a bit. It seems to be a common phenomenon.

Another fact is that ballet dancers–and all stage dancers, actually–appear much larger onstage than in person. Ballet dancers have a tendency to be compact people, but their long lean lines and upright carriage, as well as the stage itself, make them look far bigger when performing than they really are. Invariably, when one meets them in person, it’s surprising how diminuitive they are.

]]> By: Ymarsakar http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30466 Ymarsakar Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:13:41 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30466 So does this mean that the dictators are short and have short man's syndrome? I had arguments concerning this height thing. And I concluded, based upon some chess/soccer stats, that people who are naturally tall, are motivated early on in life to lead and be charismatic towards their peers. Certain traits required in politics. So it may not be that that people vote for tall people automatically, although that is a factor but probably not bit, it may be just that if you are tall, you get in the "leadership" earlier and are more motivated. Reagan was an actor, if he was short, would he have been as personally motivated to go into the personal charisma business? So does this mean that the dictators are short and have short man’s syndrome?

I had arguments concerning this height thing. And I concluded, based upon some chess/soccer stats, that people who are naturally tall, are motivated early on in life to lead and be charismatic towards their peers. Certain traits required in politics. So it may not be that that people vote for tall people automatically, although that is a factor but probably not bit, it may be just that if you are tall, you get in the “leadership” earlier and are more motivated. Reagan was an actor, if he was short, would he have been as personally motivated to go into the personal charisma business?

]]> By: Fausta http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30467 Fausta Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:48:20 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30467 After my trip to CPAC, I can say that Romney and Ginwrich are approx 6'and Bronwback's approx. my height (5'10"). Giuliani was too far away from where I was sitting so I can't tell, and McCain didn't show up. After my trip to CPAC, I can say that Romney and Ginwrich are approx 6′and Bronwback’s approx. my height (5′10″). Giuliani was too far away from where I was sitting so I can’t tell, and McCain didn’t show up.

]]> By: Good Ole Charlie http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30468 Good Ole Charlie Tue, 06 Mar 2007 01:47:16 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30468 Dictators I Have Measured Department: Adolph Hitler = 5' 6" Josef Stalin = 5' 3" Source: Alan Bullock: Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Biographies Dictators I Have Measured Department:

Adolph Hitler = 5′ 6″
Josef Stalin = 5′ 3″

Source: Alan Bullock: Hitler and Stalin: Parallel Biographies

]]> By: Cappy http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30483 Cappy Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:56:51 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30483 How come nobody's noticed that Hillary would be the first blonde president? How come nobody’s noticed that Hillary would be the first blonde president?

]]> By: SB http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30489 SB Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:05:59 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30489 Why does this remind me of the Napoleon episode in "Time Bandits?" Why does this remind me of the Napoleon episode in “Time Bandits?”

]]> By: Ymarsakar http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30505 Ymarsakar Tue, 06 Mar 2007 21:02:48 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30505 Who thinks Napoleon here was short though? Who thinks Napoleon here was short though?

]]> By: SB http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30508 SB Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:06:33 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30508 Wasn't he, though? Are you telling "Time Bandits" wasn't based on solid, historical truths? That's very disappointing. Well, the real question isn't how tall they are, it's whether you can kick their asses when the Secret Service guys aren't watching. I'd give myself about even odds against Hillary, maybe a little better if she's wearing a skirt. Nancy could probably take me best two out of three falls because she reminds me of my wicked stepmother - very discouraging. Newt looks like a myocardial infarction waiting to happen. No trouble there. I'd watch out for McCain, though. Ex-military, survived the POW camps, gets lots of fresh air and sunshine. Sounds like trouble. Wasn’t he, though?

Are you telling “Time Bandits” wasn’t based on solid, historical truths? That’s very disappointing.

Well, the real question isn’t how tall they are, it’s whether you can kick their asses when the Secret Service guys aren’t watching. I’d give myself about even odds against Hillary, maybe a little better if she’s wearing a skirt. Nancy could probably take me best two out of three falls because she reminds me of my wicked stepmother - very discouraging. Newt looks like a myocardial infarction waiting to happen. No trouble there. I’d watch out for McCain, though. Ex-military, survived the POW camps, gets lots of fresh air and sunshine. Sounds like trouble.

]]> By: Ymarsakar http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30527 Ymarsakar Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:15:55 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30527 HIs measurement in French units was 5 feet 2, but that translates in modern US as 5 feet 6. Six inches below tall, but then again folks back in their day had malnutrition problems. HIs measurement in French units was 5 feet 2, but that translates in modern US as 5 feet 6.

Six inches below tall, but then again folks back in their day had malnutrition problems.

]]> By: Ariel http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30537 Ariel Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:29:36 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30537 HANES study 1999-2002 Average USA Male height is 5 ft 9.3 inches. Canadians are approx. 0.8 inches shorter, 2005 data. HANES is about due to be done again. Yep, Napoleon wasn't that short. This is also why Humphrey Bogart looked a little above average in movies in 30's and 40's, he was about 5'8" - 5'9". HANES study 1999-2002 Average USA Male height is 5 ft 9.3 inches. Canadians are approx. 0.8 inches shorter, 2005 data. HANES is about due to be done again.

Yep, Napoleon wasn’t that short. This is also why Humphrey Bogart looked a little above average in movies in 30’s and 40’s, he was about 5′8″ - 5′9″.

]]> By: Sloan http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30544 Sloan Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:08:28 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-30544 Cappy, Not only that, Hillary would be the first blonde president to have been the wife of the first "black" president. Top That! Cappy,
Not only that, Hillary would be the first blonde president to have been the wife of the first “black” president. Top That!

]]> By: Lee http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-32146 Lee Fri, 23 Mar 2007 21:28:46 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-32146 I dunno, guys. I've seen paintings of the guy and Napoleon looks pretty short. I dunno, guys. I’ve seen paintings of the guy and Napoleon looks pretty short.

]]> By: Dan 5'10'' Age: 15 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-47623 Dan 5'10'' Age: 15 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:50:13 +0000 http://neoneocon.com/2007/03/05/election-2008-candidates-we-dont-have-to-look-up-to/#comment-47623 I feel that I am slightly above average height and I disagree with this essay. I believe when I was shorter I was much smarter. My father and mother both around 5'5" are very intelligent and have a lot of common sense. My oldest brother is 6'1" and he towers my parents but my other brother is 5'7" and he is the smartest of us all. I think I was smarter before I turned big. I feel that I am slightly above average height and I disagree with this essay. I believe when I was shorter I was much smarter. My father and mother both around 5′5″ are very intelligent and have a lot of common sense. My oldest brother is 6′1″ and he towers my parents but my other brother is 5′7″ and he is the smartest of us all. I think I was smarter before I turned big.

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