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Wounded Bear

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15. Wasn't really talking about people in rural America...

Reply to Pinback (Reply #13)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 06:25 PM

Jul 8

I was talking about people in urban/suburban America trying to look like the guys you're talking about, while operating in business/government. It is usually, in those cases, a put on. Plattner says he's a lobster man or something to do with maritime industry. Is he really, though? I hear somewhere that he's the son of a wealthy businessman.

Obviously, in his case, the people who vetted him dropped the ball, or maybe they had some BS dream that they've found the "Democratic trump," a sloppy dresser with questionable personality traits when it comes to how he treats others, especially women. Well, Dems didn't elect trump and seemingly wouldn't have, though we've had our share of questionable characters.

The scruffy look works for the people you described in rural and small town America. Not so much in national politics for me.

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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