Accept what they say?
Longhaul
01-09-2007, 12:02
Reading the "who is your role model?" thread set me to wondering... I don't have any role models as such, but there are certain public figures whose word I seem to trust. When they speak, I am generally happy to believe what they say.
For me, the best example is probably David Attenborough (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough). Since I was a small child I have watched his programmes, and have always found that anything he stated could be verified elsewhere. As a result, I find that I now trust what he tells me.
So, fellow NSG people, who is there in the public domain that you trust in this way (if anyone)? Why?
Bush, because I know he is lying, so I trust him in a reverse way.
The Brevious
02-09-2007, 08:42
Bush, because I know he is lying, so I trust him in a reverse way.
Winner of thread?
The Brevious
02-09-2007, 08:49
So, fellow NSG people, who is there in the public domain that you trust in this way (if anyone)? Why?Actually, as public domain goes, almost no one, other than anyone i've already mentioned on said thread.
Our "coldest state/hottest governor" premier Sarah Palin is in high esteem of mine at the moment ... no small accomplishment, considering she's a Republican (of sorts).
http://www.ktuu.com/Global/story.asp?S=7014225
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,288722,00.html
Also, my wife was invited to sing our state anthem for her, and accepted.
:)
Ordo Drakul
02-09-2007, 08:50
The late, great Ronald Reagan-if only his party hadn't turned their backs on everything that man represented...
The Brevious
02-09-2007, 08:58
The late, great Ronald Reagan-if only his party hadn't turned their backs on everything that man represented...
Erm, clarification, per favore?
http://www.zombiereagan.com/street/portrait.jpg
Australiasiaville
02-09-2007, 08:59
Reading the "who is your role model?" thread set me to wondering... I don't have any role models as such, but there are certain public figures whose word I seem to trust. When they speak, I am generally happy to believe what they say.
For me, the best example is probably David Attenborough (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Attenborough). Since I was a small child I have watched his programmes, and have always found that anything he stated could be verified elsewhere. As a result, I find that I now trust what he tells me.
So, fellow NSG people, who is there in the public domain that you trust in this way (if anyone)? Why?
Bit unoriginal I know, but Attenborough for me as well. I think it has something to do with his voice.
Other than him though, I am honestly having trouble thinking of anyone. I guess I have three or four lecturers who I completely trust, but as far as the public sphere... No idea.
Rejistania
02-09-2007, 12:07
Bush, because I know he is lying, so I trust him in a reverse way.
What if he says that all Americans are liars? :p
For me: Linus (Torvalds) probably.