Word: charisma
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...extent, that was just what the British public wanted to see. Blair's closeness to Bush, and before that to Bill Clinton, never quite won him the influence he expected - Blair "massively overstated the importance of personal charisma and personal connections," says Katwala - and Britons became disenchanted with their then leader precisely because of this closeness and the sulfurous taint of the Anglo-American alliance on Iraq. Katwala maintains that Brown's businesslike approach to foreign leaders is in tune with the times. Denis MacShane, a former Labour Foreign Office Minister, echoes the point: "Brown wants respectful state-to-state...
...sexagenarian booty, you want the secret of the Mick Jagger Fitness Regimen, even if you suspect it's 45 years of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll. When Christina Aguilera slinks onstage for a duet of Live with Me, he can't match her volume but aces her on charisma. The only guest who blows Jagger off the stage is bluesman Buddy Guy. When the concert was held, he had just turned...
Another part of Jensen’s appeal (aside from personal charisma and his pet cat anecdotes) is that he that links up this modern disillusionment with a doctrine of apocalypse and redemption. In Jensen’s eco-feminist world, “nature” stands in for the divine entity; Gaia is the force for good, the all-embracing mother in a terrible violent world. “Civilization” is the rapist, the pillager, the lustful Satan. Jensen’s world gives everything meaning in the way that he taps into a feeling that...
...Senator Obama's charm has always been about more than personal charisma and inspiring oratory. Both symbolically and practically his touted "audacity of hope" was thought to signal transcending the old divisions of American politics and even that some new era was possible. Obama had to give this speech in Philly today because his campaign's basic message was being undercut...
...world stage. Obama has exhibited the intellect, foresight and judgment necessary to lead the country on these matters. Clinton may have more experience in Washington, but Obama alone has the potential to change our political climate for the better and be a unifier here and abroad. His charisma, eloquence and ability to inspire, coupled with his appeal to independents and Republicans, make him the clear and best choice to be the next President of the U.S. Michael Nassar, Perdido Beach, Alabama...