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BannonsLiver

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10. Well I wasn't talking about you. 😉

Reply to MiHale (Reply #8)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 04:02 PM

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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

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