What struck me most about Kinzinger was his juxtaposition of his experiences being in the National Guard and having been called out for protests last summer and of being inside the Capitol during the Insurrection of 6 January: they are nowhere nearly the same thing. That was riviting.
Quite a few people choked up at the hearing yesterday, and they seemed sincere, and it was moving. Still, I hope this does not become the new standard for indicating serious concern. As swear words are most effective when used sparingly, so are displays of emotion. IMHO.
I agree, Becky. But I personally give Adam Schiff a pass, after watching him navigate the first impeachment hearing with great poise and determination.
As someone who was also choked up several times listening to the hearing on C-SPANradio while driving, I was very moved to hear the tears in the voices of those four police officers! I agree that when displays of emotion are used to manipulate, they are not effective; however, tears that rise unbidden - especially to the eyes of men who have been schooled to suppress them since they were toddlers - are a blessing.
Gotta say, it gets right to me when a man gets choked up, as did Kinzinger.
What struck me most about Kinzinger was his juxtaposition of his experiences being in the National Guard and having been called out for protests last summer and of being inside the Capitol during the Insurrection of 6 January: they are nowhere nearly the same thing. That was riviting.
Schiff choked up as well. He apologized for his pauses to gather himself and then said...."Must be the day for Adams to get choked up."
Quite a few people choked up at the hearing yesterday, and they seemed sincere, and it was moving. Still, I hope this does not become the new standard for indicating serious concern. As swear words are most effective when used sparingly, so are displays of emotion. IMHO.
I agree, Becky. But I personally give Adam Schiff a pass, after watching him navigate the first impeachment hearing with great poise and determination.
As someone who was also choked up several times listening to the hearing on C-SPANradio while driving, I was very moved to hear the tears in the voices of those four police officers! I agree that when displays of emotion are used to manipulate, they are not effective; however, tears that rise unbidden - especially to the eyes of men who have been schooled to suppress them since they were toddlers - are a blessing.
Morning, Ellie!! Yes, the two Adams were quite emotional.