The discussion revolves around the political implications of body language, specifically the act of thumb-pointing by politicians, with references to past presidents and their communication styles. Participants explore the significance of blinking during speeches and how it may relate to honesty or emotional states.
Participants express differing views on the interpretation of blinking and thumb-pointing, with no consensus reached on their implications or effectiveness in political communication.
Some claims about body language and its interpretations depend on subjective observations and may lack empirical support. The discussion does not resolve the complexities of interpreting non-verbal cues in political contexts.
Hm...One hand sometimes in pocket, other hand pointing...yea...Thats what Kennedy did too..I like it actuallyOriginally posted by Njorl
I always liked the thumb-pointing. They found out during the Clinton presidency that the public really hated it when Clinton emphasized something by pointing his finger. It then became official Republican policy to point with the thumb. I am so happy to be ruled by such geniuses .
Njorl