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At Least We Get a Pretty Picture (If Nothing Else)
Bush's handlers are masters at controlling his image. Every visual scene in which Bush appears has been completely composed, down to the pin on his lapel, the color of his suit, the height of the lectern, the people behind him, the background, etc., etc. The people who control this image got their experience in Hollywood.
In just another example from yesterday, Bush gave a speech in South Carolina to try and defend the Iraq war. Mike Allen from the Post: " The morning was raw, with wind whipping his hair, script and overcoat. Moments before the speech, the White House staff had to get the Coast Guard to reposition a cutter anchored behind him because it had drifted out of position and was no longer providing a perfect backdrop."
I encourage you to take a look at the resulting photo.
Posted on February 6, 2004 01:16 PM
Comments
It is undoubtedly true about the care taken to compose Bush's image.
Unfortunately, there's nothing to be done about that vague stupidness that always seems to adorn his visage--as though he's not quite sure where he was, what he's doing, or what he should say.
Maybe it's just me, but doesn't he look just a little bit too much like Alfred E. Newman of Mad Magazine fame? Think "Who? Me Worry?"
Posted by Michael Hamman on March 5, 2004 06:40 PM
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