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I saw a snippet of an interview with Diane Sawyer and Mitt Romney last night on the internet. One thing that bothered me is that she kept insisting he wasn't "relatable". That because Mitt Romney is rich, he can't relate to the average American, because he drives a "Cadillac". All I could think in my head was, "huh?" Mitt Romney responded by explaining that he believes Americans want a president who can lead, and who can fix the economy, and that he is the best person to do that in the current situation. I thought this was a great answer, quite sufficient. Then Sawyer asks again, "But does that make you relatable?" I started getting sick of the word "relatable" in just this small minute clip that I was watching.
We can debate all day long what makes each American relate to one another. Bottom line is, we all struggle in life, money doesn't solve all problems. And even for those who are poor and "relate" to each other financially, they don't "relate" to each other in EVERY SINGLE aspect of life! To me, relatability is not the issue. Here is the issue.
America DOES need a leader. America DOES need someone who can fix the economy and improve our quality of life by allowing US to take control of the economy, and not the government. America, needs someone who knows a lot about the economy and how it works. America needs someone who has knowledge of the affairs of the government, has experience in leading a government. Does America really want some average Joe who struggles to pay his bills? Do we REALLY want someone "relatable"? Really? I don't want someone who can relate to me financially, I want someone who knows what the heck they are doing so that I don't have to worry about it! You put these Socialists/Progressives in office and then I really start to worry about how the heck I'm going to pay my frickin' bills!
Another thing, B. O. has no relatability whatsoever. How come it wasn't an issue then? He was living a posh lifestyle without explanation as to how he even paid for it?! Suddenly, a guy called Mitt Romney comes in with his full story in his pocket, explained without gaps, showing how hard he worked to get where he is (which should no doubt leave us inspired about the true American dream), and he's questioned about being relatable. I could list a whole slew of Democrats put in office that were very rich, many of them rich by entitlement and not by hard work. Again... why does it matter now?
When a person runs for public office they have to use a persona that is "on view" to the people. They are watched 24-7. This means they must let go of a normal life and live as if they were in a hallmark (or Mormon) commerical every minute of every day. Who would be able to do that? Only people who can have the discipline to control their actions and words round the clock.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine living a life where I could not be myself. I truly believe Mitt and Ann Romney are not entirely comfortable being "on" every day of their lives. They are really normal people with normal feelings and normal children. But, they have to portray themselves as super human. This makes them a little stiff. Sometimes Mitt looks like he is not that comfortable. I think that is why he doesn't do all the Sunday Morning talk shows.
In other words - if people think Mitt is not relateable it is because they can't see beyond the exterior of a man who is trying hard not to offend, trying hard to make sure he is not misinterpretted, trying hard to be some kind of bigger-than-life character.
Eventually Mitt will relax and people will see that he is a genuinely great person who wants to help America.
In the Diane Sawyer interview Mitt said his family tells jokes around the dinner table that would not be appropriate to repeat. I imagined his family laughing about someone who passed gas. As ideal as the Romney appears, I bet they occassionally fart. I only wish they would fart on the Democrats.
Diane Sawyer should look at her ratings. They reflect she is not relatable.
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