Posted on 08/03/2007 10:46:43 AM PDT by governsleastgovernsbest
Wait a second. Isn't the rap on Hillary that she succeeds despite her weak communication skills? That she's substance over a decided lack of style?
But GMA managed this morning to find two body language and communication experts to declare that Hillary is particularly gifted in non-verbal communication.
In a segment beginning at 7:40 A.M. EDT today, ABC's Claire Shipman first interviewed body-language expert Janine Driver.
Shipman rolled tape of Hillary giving her classic head nod.
View video here.
ABC CORRESPONDENT CLAIRE SHIPMAN: What's the nodding?
BODY LANGUAGE EXPERT JANINE DRIVER: It's a non-verbal clue that says "I'm listening, I'm paying attention."
I don't know about you, but I find Hillary's nodding artificial, condescending, even creepy. Couple that with her stilted, North Korean parlimentarian-style hand-clapping, and she strikes me as anything but a body-language natural.
SHIPMAN: Clinton gets a thumbs-up for body language. And one unique element?
DRIVER: That's a male gesture.
SHIPMAN: It's called steepling. It's definitely a powerful gesture, it's saying "I've got a plan." It says "I can play with the big boys."
Later, Shipman rolled a clip of Professor Roderick Hart [Dean of the College of Communication at the University of Texas-Austin].
SHIPMAN: [Hart] has devised a computer program to study political speeches from the last 40 years. The winning formula? Speak in ordinary terms and be upbeat. Clinton, he says, does that very well.
Cut to a clip of Hillary, affirming "I am convinced. We are up to meeting [the challenges]. We are Americans."
What? Hillary, upbeat and optimistic? If there's anyone in modern political life associated with shrill speech and an accusatory tone, surely it's Hillary Clinton. Her "sick and tired" shriek has to be the single most unlistenable moment in recent political memory. Listen here, if you dare.
But no matter: ABC's got her back, and declares Hillary the body-language queen.
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Seems the recent trend is all this “body language” and “voice control” “experts” on Fox News and the other networks.
What a bunch of excrement. Do people really believe this stuff?
I guess the nets finally figured out most of these “profilers” were bogus....so now we need new fake experts
“I am a bitch, I only am interested in power and I cannot be trusted.”
The Left will be trying to assign ‘male’ characteristics to her for the next year.
Though I’m sure her people have been working overtime coaching her.
GMA: OK, so he made a few mistakes...but he had great body language!
Man, that's a direct hit.
“Cut to a clip of Hillary, affirming “I am convinced. We are up to meeting [the challenges]. We are Americans.””
How about cutting to the clip of her pledging allegiance to the America that could be?
SEIG HILLARY!
SEIG HILLARY!
SEIG HILLARY!
This morning as I exited Grand Central a young guy was passing out neon green fliers saying, “Vote for Hillary!” at which I responded, “Not on your life, baby!” He had the bumper stickers and buttons in a plastic bag hidden under his arm (how generous, Hillary) and I must add that he was not being swarmed by adoring fans.
This is nonsense. To me she comes across as bored, boring, evasive, scripted, somebody who tries to hide her own incompetence. Definitely not a charismatic leader, not somebody who can take on Putin. Also, she can talk really slowly, like she is addressing nitwits.
She ranks right up there with Medusa.
Being "human" is not a learned trait.
” This is nonsense. To me she comes across as bored, boring, evasive, scripted, somebody who tries to hide her own incompetence. Definitely not a charismatic leader, not somebody who can take on Putin. Also, she can talk really slowly, like she is addressing nitwits.”
Agree with your assessment. Also, don’t forget her hubby was great at looking like he cared, while he was lying....
Slow speech = run out the clock so you can’t ask me any tough questions.
Not that this would occur..............
:-)
Shouldn’t that magazine be titled “BIZARRE”? Scary, very scary.
This is BS. Hillary’s body is exactly how God conveys this message to heterosexual men: “Do Not Touch.”
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