John Boehner: Real Men Do Cry

[a_priori]

“When it comes to politics, incoming Speaker of the House John Boehner is as tough as they come. But he showed a different side to Lesley Stahl on “60 Minutes” - and Boehner’s not the first politician who has shed a tear in front of the cameras.”

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[Charlotte408]

He needs to be careful. During that one speech, when I first saw him cry, it really touched my heart. He’s so humble…and real.

But I don’t want him to be a cry baby. And I don’t want him crying fake tears. Don’t play it up too much Boehner I like you a lot.

 

[a_priori]

He needs to be careful. During that one speech, when I first saw him cry, it really touched my heart. He’s so humble…and real.

But I don’t want him to be a cry baby. And I don’t want him crying fake tears. Don’t play it up too much Boehner I like you a lot.

He seems like a nice enough guy. Oprah would be proud. I hope he can get the job done.

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

The View (particularly Barbara Walters) absolutely mocked Boehner over this.

I agree he needs to watch it----he’s in a job that calls for self-control and a certain “toughness” and “stiff-upper-lipness,” but Megyn Kelly on Fox was right this afternoon-----

Barbara Walters—The Queen Of Making People Cry On Tv—is MOCKING Boehner?

 

[Elijah_Baley]

Barbara Walters—The Queen Of Making People Cry On Tv—is MOCKING Boehner?

And who do you think would be the first to defend Muskie?

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

And who do you think would be the first to defend Muskie?

Did not know she did that, Elijah. But NOT surprising given Muskie’s Political Affiliation.

I guess Only Democrats are “Real Men Who Cry.”

 

[DawnInTexas]

I’m crying.
I’m not a man-but I can relate.

And, it’s not so much for myself- as for others.

I’m crying. This world-this Country!!! What a mess.

I believe Boehner wants to be part of the Solution-not the Problem…

…as we dig deeper…

God Bless you.
+Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men.
Love, Dawn

 

[JimR-OCDS]

I have no problem when a man cries, for the appropriate reason.

When President Bush got choked up, after 9/11, it was appropriate.

However, in the two instances that I’ve seen Boehner literally crying, it seems to be when he’s gushing over himself and his achieving the so-called, “American Dream.”

What concerns me as well is the fact that he stated that he can’t and won’t visit schools no more, because he can’t handle the idea that these kids might not achieve the American dream has he has. This to me is over the top to be getting emotional over.

The other concern is, does he have emotional stability to make decisions based on logic, or will they be based on emotion?

Jim

 

[a_priori]

I have no problem when a man cries, for the appropriate reason.

When President Bush got choked up, after 9/11, it was appropriate.

However, in the two instances that I’ve seen Boehner literally crying, it seems to be when he’s gushing over himself and his achieving the so-called, “American Dream.”

What concerns me as well is the fact that he stated that he can’t and won’t visit schools no more, because he can’t handle the idea that these kids might not achieve the American dream has he has. This to me is over the top to be getting emotional over.

The other concern is, does he have emotional stability to make decisions based on logic, or will they be based on emotion?

Jim

He will be two heartbeats from the Presidency. I’m not liking this at all, come to think of it. Of all the great political leaders in history, I don’t recall one crying at the drop of a hat. This is the result of the “Oprahfication” of America. We are emoting ourselves into second place (or lower) on the world stage.

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

He will be two heartbeats from the Presidency. I’m not liking this at all, come to think of it. Of all the great political leaders in history, I don’t recall one crying at the drop of a hat. This is the result of the “Oprahfication” of America. We are emoting ourselves into second place (or lower) on the world stage.

The “Oprahfication” Of America. Like that, A Priori. Will remember to use that in some Intellectual Conversation sometime. Thanks. :thumbsup:

 

[Via_Dolorosa]

He will be two heartbeats from the Presidency. I’m not liking this at all, come to think of it. Of all the great political leaders in history, I don’t recall one crying at the drop of a hat. This is the result of the “Oprahfication” of America. We are emoting ourselves into second place (or lower) on the world stage.

I’m not a big Oprah fan, but you can’t blame this on her. His wife didn’t seem too happy with his crying on 60 minutes, though. I am also not a fan of the View, but “weeper” of the house was pretty funny.

 

[Mago]

Ha ha… I think he needs to focus on acting more like a man and less like a sissy.

 

[ProVobis]

He will be two heartbeats from the Presidency. I’m not liking this at all, come to think of it. Of all the great political leaders in history, I don’t recall one crying at the drop of a hat. This is the result of the “Oprahfication” of America. We are emoting ourselves into second place (or lower) on the world stage.

Indeed. You don’t expect your commander-in-chief to show that kind of emotional instability. He needs to get some serious counseling or drop the act. His toughness has been compromised. Those terrorists and our enemies must be laughing.

 

[Elijah_Baley]

Did not know she did that, Elijah. But NOT surprising given Muskie’s Political Affiliation.

Oh, no. I meant it as a hypothetical.

 

[a_priori]

The “Oprahfication” Of America. Like that, A Priori. Will remember to use that in some Intellectual Conversation sometime. Thanks. :thumbsup:

If any discussion here about a crying Congressman does manage to go “intellectual”, I shall have my postings peer reviewed first.

 

[a_priori]

Those terrorists and our enemies must be laughing.

Good point. I don’t think sending each of our adversaries a case of pitch pipes and the sheet music to Kumbaya will work.

 

[DawnInTexas]

Ha ha… I think he needs to focus on acting more like a man and less like a sissy.

From what I understand-Christ has been seen crying. His Mother too.

They both have even been seen crying tears of blood.

God Bless you.
+Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men.
Love, Dawn

 

[A_Fortiori_33]

Mitch Mc Connell is no slouch when it comes to crying. He was crying yesterday.

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

If any discussion here about a crying Congressman does manage to go “intellectual”, I shall have my postings peer reviewed first.

Probably do have a Point there, A Priori.

 

[OrdinaryMelkite]

From what I understand-Christ has been seen crying. His Mother too.

They both have even been seen crying tears of blood.

God Bless you.
+Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men.
Love, Dawn

Personally, Dawn, I think that is a SLIGHTLY Different Context there. But that’s just me.