[the OlLine Rebel]

But appearance is PART of respect. I know it's hard for this modern t-shirt&sweats, selfishly-concerned-about-"comfort" (which I think is over-rated) society to understand, but you *show respect* by even *making* the *effort* to look good for people - any people, dead or alive, on a date or just passing by.

Leftists are usually the 1s who are most dreadfully dressed, BTW.

[Obadiah]

But appearance is PART of respect. I know it's hard for this modern t-shirt&sweats, selfishly-concerned-about-"comfort" (which I think is over-rated) society to understand, but you *show respect* by even *making* the *effort* to look good for people - any people, dead or alive, on a date or just passing by.

Exactly!

[VRWCTexan]

While true - stop and think!!

It just may be that his parka also just happened to have a KEVLAR lining - i.e. as SS issue since the overall security for this event was lousily and anyone with deer rifle and scope could do some real damage from a good distance.

Never mind his health issues.

[TheOtherOne]

But appearance is PART of respect.

Consistency. We applaud Reagan for his respect for the oval office, by always wearing a tie, etc. Likewise, it is fair to critisize for failing to do the same. To do anything less, is to be a hypocrite.

[Modernman]

But appearance is PART of respect. I know it's hard for this modern t-shirt&sweats, selfishly-concerned-about-"comfort" (which I think is over-rated) society to understand, but you *show respect* by even *making* the *effort* to look good for people - any people, dead or alive, on a date or just passing by.

If it was Clinton wearing an outfit like this, Freepers would be calling him all sorts of names and deriding him for being a hick.

Who the heck wears a parka and snow boots to a formal event like this? A cashmere suit with cashmere sweater, thermal underwear and a long cashmere overcoat would have been just as warm.