Body Language

**Lemur** · 09-15-2006, 04:11

Interesting video clip of our President being confronted with some questions about detainee treatment. Two things make this of note -- first, it's in an intimate setting, one-on-one. Second, the camera captures the President's body from the waist up, which allows us to see more of his posture and body language than we would normally catch.

It's a short clip, so have a gander. I'd be interested to know what other Orgites think of the President's body language. Anybody with a background in poker or law enforcement should be able to spot several tells. I would love to gamble against this man; he's broadcasting his intent loud and clear.

**IrishArmenian** · 09-15-2006, 05:22

He always gets snappy at reporters.

**L`zard** · 09-15-2006, 14:09

@Lemur:

The scary part is: We are gambling with this man!

Time to check, eh?

**Vladimir** · 09-15-2006, 14:18

Originally Posted by Lemur

Interesting video clip of our President being confronted with some questions about detainee treatment. Two things make this of note -- first, it's in an intimate setting, one-on-one. Second, the camera captures the President's body from the waist up, which allows us to see more of his posture and body language than we would normally catch.

It's a short clip, so have a gander. I'd be interested to know what other Orgites think of the President's body language. Anybody with a background in poker or law enforcement should be able to spot several tells. I would love to gamble against this man; he's broadcasting his intent loud and clear.

So, you're saying that it's bad he's not good at lying (bluffing)?

**Lemur** · 09-15-2006, 18:45

I wasn't saying it was good or bad. I thought it was a very clear example of someone's body contradicting their mouth. In real life, you rarely get someone broadcasting that clearly.

**GoreBag** · 09-15-2006, 19:19

I didn't really pick out any tells...he just seems like an incomprehensive douchebag to me.

**Samurai Waki** · 09-15-2006, 19:57

He appeared very strung out and slightly belligerent in his movement. He was obviously trying his hardest to be a Politician and go through the entire interview rather than walking away or punching the guy.

**Reverend Joe** · 09-15-2006, 21:48

Originally Posted by GoreBag

I didn't really pick out any tells...he just seems like an incomprehensive douchebag to me.

**Hepcat** · 09-17-2006, 11:25

It looked like he was trying not to look mad but was obviously not very happy with the guy. A bit of a silly excuse though.
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