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MiHale

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8. I have had a beard for decades...before MAGA was born...

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #5)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 03:51 PM

Jul 8

I ran 3 business sporting various amounts of facial hair. Most were sweat filled endeavors. A freshly shaved face with sweat rolling down is very uncomfortable, salt in the wound type of thing. I’d shave for the weekend and be showing that unruly hair through the week as I was working.
My beard is not black…but my brothers is …he is so progressive I think he’d beat out anyone here.
My mom had jet black hair into her 80’s. My dad had brown hair that went white early…thats the color of my beard…white.
What’s all that prove?

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Platner adjacent question: Why do so many men in public life try to look like Billy Bob Thornton? [View all] Wounded Bear Jul 8 OP

I understand. I do think seeing them casually dressed makes them look more approachable. During votes and formal occ Srkdqltr Jul 8 #1

Like rail thin and dressed in a western snap shirt? maxsolomon Jul 8 #2

More about the unshaven look with the rowdy hair and beard... Wounded Bear Jul 8 #3

I have no idea what other people think....for myself, I think there are two possible reasons.... walkingman Jul 8 #11

Sen. Bulworth had the look down Pinback Jul 8 #4

Beards are in, unfortunately. BannonsLiver Jul 8 #5

I have had a beard for decades...before MAGA was born... MiHale Jul 8 #8

Well I wasn't talking about you. 😉 BannonsLiver Jul 8 #10

Can we do a thread on Womens Looks?? Ars Longa Jul 8 #19

Not so much Thornton, but I notice MAGAt men trying hard to look like Wednesdays Jul 8 #6

Speaking of which, Gettysburg is one of my favorite Civil War movies... Wounded Bear Jul 8 #7

Cast their lot with traitorous losers. You are very right. kairos12 Jul 8 #20

Billy Bob's "look" must be working, the guy was married to Angelina Jolie. sop Jul 8 #9

About the Billy Bobs......Some of the smartest, most capable men I know democrank Jul 8 #12

I heard an interview with Mike Judge Pinback Jul 8 #13

Wasn't really talking about people in rural America... Wounded Bear Jul 8 #15

The situation I described was in a densely populated Atlanta neighborhood Pinback Jul 8 #16

I really appreciated your thoughtful response. Thank you. democrank Jul 8 #18

My theory is that it's a way for men to show that they don't even have to care senseandsensibility Jul 8 #14

Futile attempt to catch the eye of Angelina Jolie? Blumancru Jul 8 #17

Please post your picture so we can comment luv2fly Jul 8 #21

Not running for office, nor do I have a job in corporate America... Wounded Bear Jul 8 #22

I didn't realize running for office made it okay. luv2fly Jul 8 #23