Democrats Always Needed John Wayne

I've always had a theory that one of the reasons that Democrats are perceived as being soft on national defense is because a lot of them look soft. You could line up the entire House of Representatives and Senate and pick out the Republicans and Democrats on appearance alone with about 90% accuracy. When people are scared, they don't care about intellectuals. They want John Wayne, Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson. Never underestimate the superficiality of the American public. It's all about appearances and packaging.

Bush has that fake, macho swagger. Rumsfeld had that leathery look and toughness about him. Cheney looks like Dr. Evil. You may disagree with them, but they project an attitude of toughness. I love Obama, but frankly, he looks like somebody you would probably wouldn't be afraid to fight in a bar. Now, the Dems are getting it. Look at Obama's new national security advisor, Marine General James Jones. Is that a Republican, "Don't F*** with me" look or what? Welcome back, John Wayne!