Word: awkwardness
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Your picture of McCain and Bush embracing carried the caption, "An awkward hug on the '04 campaign trail." If you had done your homework, you would know that the reason the hug looks awkward is because McCain can not lift his arms much higher than his waist without pain as a result of being stabbed by a bayonet after his capture in Vietnam. James Schear, Fort Thomas, Kentucky...
...Washington Awkward Questions Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' senior aides at the Department of Justice regularly broke the law by basing hiring decisions for career posts on political considerations, according to an internal report released on July 28. The report singled out Monica Goodling, a top aide who routinely quizzed candidates about their political ideology even though it was illegal and against department policy to do so. Some of her interview questions: "Why are you a Republican?" "What is it about George W. Bush that makes you want to serve him?" "Aside from the President, give us an example...
...Priests' lightheartedness and diplomatic skills have already seen them through potentially awkward situations. During their first shoot, photographer David Bailey showed them a painting of a crucified Jesus with the phrase "Was it worth it?" across the front. "He was very earthy," says Eugene. "He certainly got a lot of facial expressions out of us." With countless interviews ahead, they're now girding themselves for plenty more uncomfortable moments. If called upon to defend the church, says Eugene, he's ready to declare that "Priests are not pedophiles...
...visible." Increased visibility, however, incurs risks, as evidenced by Gilani's first televised address two weeks ago. Dressed in a stiff black coat and flanked by two flags, the Prime Minister hailed the "defeat of dictatorship" and vowed to fulfill his government's many ambitious promises. But he was awkward on air. On occasion, he would turn to the side to speak, facing away from the camera. Then the teleprompter gave up; moments later a shot of the Himalayas filled the screen, as aides scrambled to locate a hard copy of the speech to hand to Gilani...
...days after his awkward TV appearance, Gilani traveled to Peshawar, where he sought to enlist the support of tribal elders from South Waziristan, the mountainous base of Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud. "I ask you people to tell me how to deal with elements bent upon militancy," he pleaded, an elaborate turban on his head. The use of military force, he told them, will only be a last resort. Many fear that it may be resorted to only when it is too late...