BIG BOYS DON'T CRY-BUT BIG MEN CAN AND SHOULD
The real loser in the Hillary's misty eyed moment was undoubtedly John Edwards.
See Todd Gitlin's piece on the TPM home page.
Mr Edwards,pumped and combative these days, took the opportunity to expose his "dark shark" side by referring to the need for "The Commander and Chief to be tough"
Just what we don't need -more machoism. Please spare us.
I would NOT vote for someone who could not show honest emotion in the campaign for president.
As for crying, as a physician I have studied the "weep response" and have learned we come back stronger after we weep. See my article on on stress release.
Those who believe this show of emotion by Hillary are either blinded by "Hillaryhatred" or are hopelessly cynical about human nature.
This was a seminal moment which revealed John Edwards to be an unfeeling person.
Of course big boys don't cry. But BIG MEN do!And BIG MEN also apologize- A suggestion for Mr. Edwards.
Regrettably he will do neither which is his loss and more importantly ours.
Dr. Rick Lippin
Southampton, Pa
I agree Rick. If this makes the front page it will be interesting to watch the macho men bloviate.
January 8, 2008 11:11 AM | Reply | Permalink
thxs tlees2
rick lippin
(Shwarzenegger "girlie-man" and proud of it!)
January 8, 2008 4:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
I would not place any confidence in crying as an indicator. John Boehner likes to get drunk and cry in Congress, Romney recently cried over a casket, imagining it to be one of his non-serving sons.
I don't recall Bill Clinton offering us tears, and he was OK in my book. Ditto FDR.
January 8, 2008 2:32 PM | Reply | Permalink
Thanks Tom Wright-
Other than knowing (as a doc) that crying is healthy I too don't necesarily equate it with good character.Your Boehner-case in point.
I do believe expressing honest emotion is a sign of mental health.
Rick Lippin
January 8, 2008 4:01 PM | Reply | Permalink