HAHA Great one. She would not even be on the ballot if she was fat and ugly. She has been a rep for 4 years, before that her claim to fame was Snow Queen!
Exactly what I told my husband yesterday. Snooki would not get any attention and Sarah would not have been talked about constantly for the last 2 years.
The problem with politics in America today is that the people vote for who looks like they belong. The thing about republicans is that they judge a book by its cover instead of how they can help our state. They are about divisive issues like gay marriage and abortion which fires up their base and takes it at face value. Has nothing to do with substance. Look at Sarah Palin and Noem, zero experience but good polished exterior when there is nothing on the interior. Herseth has a record of doing what is best for South Dakota, and has the experience to boot.
The problem with society today is that people tend to vote for someone based upon if they look like they belong in office. Sarah Palin is a great example of this. She was uninformed while running for vice president and was everyones joke during the election time. Because she had good looks she got a pass and is now becoming more and more popular. The same is happening with Noem.
I don’t believe she would get near the attention if she was a larger gal and not attractive. I’ve heard of men basically getting all tongue tied around Kristie…ugh…pulease…
I’ve heard a lot of base comments before, but talk about people without any sense. Kristin Noem is great looking so therefore she can’t have any knowledge or any principles or a good work ethic. Right?? You people don’t need a little help, you need a psychiatrist.
Since when did integrity and good principles not count more than what is on the outside– sounds like you are the ones with the problem on the inside– there is only one cure for that kind of ugly (you will reap what you sow)
Websters Dictionary ” Base “:..may suggest greed, grossness, Cowardice, cruelty, treachery, …suggests filth or extreme depravity. Take your pick
The point is Chris… she would not have won if she was an unattractive person. Like it or not, in many cases politicians are successful because of their image and that is true for both men and women.
If Noem was 260lbs and 5’3″ coupled with an acne problem… she simply wouldn’t have won the election. Truth be told she wouldn’t have even won the primary.
Same is true for SHS – she would never have been in the House in the first place had she been significantly overweight or (dare I use the generic term) ugly.
People vote for appearance whether they admit it or not, and in an election such as this where the candidates were so evenly matched it made all the difference. It surely wasn’t due to her intellect or experience, nor was it about issues since the average SD voter has no idea what her stance on the issues even was. They just know what they saw on the commercials and the image which was portrayed to them.
Truth be told, our best and brightest are working in the private sector because they aren’t attractive enough to win most public offices. There are exceptions to the rule (NJ Govenor for instance – but even he admits as much), but for the most part it does matter what a person looks like… I’d bet appearance alone is worth 20 points at the polls.
I could write a book about some of the idiotic things I heard while standing in line to vote, but it once again suggests to me the average voter is so incredibly misinformed or simply uninformed that it calls into question the basic idea of democracy. Allowing the people the right to make their voice heard makes sense until you realize so many people are idiots.
There was a book written a few years back, and I wish I could remember the name, but it was about how taller, more attractive people get promoted faster and more often then their shorter, uglier counterparts who work just as hard. I know I have been discriminated for my ‘stout appearance’ but I really don’t care. If Shawn Tornow can get elected, I have a chance.
Would Herseth Sandlin have won in 2004 if she was fat & ugly?
Definately.
Hate to break it to you…
The face and rack are still pretty decent….so YUP!
HAHA Great one. She would not even be on the ballot if she was fat and ugly. She has been a rep for 4 years, before that her claim to fame was Snow Queen!
Same goes for Sarah Palin: would anybody even remotely take her seriously if she weren’t good-lookin? I doubt it.
R – And she is such an idiot. I just watched her talking about the Tea Party in a recent video. It’s like she eats stupid pills.
Exactly what I told my husband yesterday. Snooki would not get any attention and Sarah would not have been talked about constantly for the last 2 years.
But how do you explain Gant’s inevitable victory?
Men give men a pass, men do not give women a pass.
The problem with politics in America today is that the people vote for who looks like they belong. The thing about republicans is that they judge a book by its cover instead of how they can help our state. They are about divisive issues like gay marriage and abortion which fires up their base and takes it at face value. Has nothing to do with substance. Look at Sarah Palin and Noem, zero experience but good polished exterior when there is nothing on the interior. Herseth has a record of doing what is best for South Dakota, and has the experience to boot.
I’m more concerned at the fact that you apparently consider this woman’s body to be fat and ugly
The problem with society today is that people tend to vote for someone based upon if they look like they belong in office. Sarah Palin is a great example of this. She was uninformed while running for vice president and was everyones joke during the election time. Because she had good looks she got a pass and is now becoming more and more popular. The same is happening with Noem.
Helga – Great minds think alike. I was just going to type that but you beat me to the punch.
Kate, I don’t think she is fat and ugly, I was trying to make a point about Noem’s physical appearance and where it has gotten her.
I don’t believe she would get near the attention if she was a larger gal and not attractive. I’ve heard of men basically getting all tongue tied around Kristie…ugh…pulease…
Tongue tied around Noem….ewwwww. Talk about a lack of taste.
Scott…funny…
I’ve heard a lot of base comments before, but talk about people without any sense. Kristin Noem is great looking so therefore she can’t have any knowledge or any principles or a good work ethic. Right?? You people don’t need a little help, you need a psychiatrist.
Since when did integrity and good principles not count more than what is on the outside– sounds like you are the ones with the problem on the inside– there is only one cure for that kind of ugly (you will reap what you sow)
Websters Dictionary ” Base “:..may suggest greed, grossness, Cowardice, cruelty, treachery, …suggests filth or extreme depravity. Take your pick
I don’t care if she is ugly, she is dumber then a box of rocks.
The point is Chris… she would not have won if she was an unattractive person. Like it or not, in many cases politicians are successful because of their image and that is true for both men and women.
If Noem was 260lbs and 5’3″ coupled with an acne problem… she simply wouldn’t have won the election. Truth be told she wouldn’t have even won the primary.
Same is true for SHS – she would never have been in the House in the first place had she been significantly overweight or (dare I use the generic term) ugly.
People vote for appearance whether they admit it or not, and in an election such as this where the candidates were so evenly matched it made all the difference. It surely wasn’t due to her intellect or experience, nor was it about issues since the average SD voter has no idea what her stance on the issues even was. They just know what they saw on the commercials and the image which was portrayed to them.
Truth be told, our best and brightest are working in the private sector because they aren’t attractive enough to win most public offices. There are exceptions to the rule (NJ Govenor for instance – but even he admits as much), but for the most part it does matter what a person looks like… I’d bet appearance alone is worth 20 points at the polls.
I could write a book about some of the idiotic things I heard while standing in line to vote, but it once again suggests to me the average voter is so incredibly misinformed or simply uninformed that it calls into question the basic idea of democracy. Allowing the people the right to make their voice heard makes sense until you realize so many people are idiots.
There was a book written a few years back, and I wish I could remember the name, but it was about how taller, more attractive people get promoted faster and more often then their shorter, uglier counterparts who work just as hard. I know I have been discriminated for my ‘stout appearance’ but I really don’t care. If Shawn Tornow can get elected, I have a chance.
People should NOT vote for people based on their apperance!!! Stephanie would know what to do and would make the best decisions!!!