I'm aware. Unfortunately, that's inevitable.  It is also understandable that some people will react to unfair criticism.  They will comment when they see its unwarranted.  (personally, i have always thought Ms Gillard looked great.  reminded me of Jodie Foster on some photos)

OK, I once criticised Ms Rein's Seinfeld   pirate shirt.  But it was really "out there"  and made news headlines.

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@**meep** wrote:

I used to notice it with Mr Obama, he tends to pause a lot when he speaks.  

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Yes, Obama speaks slowly and thinks carefully about what he says, but he is articulate and has actually something to say. 

well, ok, but that still doesn't change the fact that I used to notice the unusually  long pauses....

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@**meep** wrote:

well, ok, but that still doesn't change the fact that I used to notice the unusually  long pauses....

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Who? Tony or Obama or both?