[aruanan]

The middle finger is regarded as the finger for "self-actualization", while the ring-finger is that of feeling. It is not able to move easily without the middle finger, and has a passive role.

Yeah, there's a lot of middle finger that goes along with the state involved with the ring finger.

[Mount Athos]

Kerry's handlers have counciled him to use two hand moves to create a more masculine appearance. The stiff poitned index finger, and the balled fist.