When Metrosexuals Rule the Nation

Jewish World Review ^ | June 9, 2014 | Alicia Colon

[2ndDivisionVet]

Since its first introduction into our lexicon, the definition of the word metrosexual has changed several times. At first it was used to describe young, urban males who were more interested in fashion, grooming and appearance than the traditional masculine male. Sexuality ran the gamut from officially gay, straight or bisexual. Then an article in Salon.com by Mark Simpson narrowed it down to the following: "He might be officially gay, straight or bisexual, but this is utterly immaterial because he has clearly taken himself as his own love object and pleasure as his sexual preference." In his book Male Impersonators, 1994 Simpson explains why understanding narcissism is vital to understanding modern masculinity.

There has always been a certain speculation about the decline in toughness within the current administration. We have elected a president who often apologizes and bows to other global leaders. Vladimir Putin retains that rough image but President Barack Obama tends to speak loudly about red lines while carrying a very small non-threatening stick.

Recent images of the president exercising in Poland have done little to improve that negative assessment and instead have provided hilarity among our European allies. One blog, JPAttitude.com, had this to say, "Meanwhile, insult to injury, everywhere you look you see manly photographs of Vladimir Putin contrasted with unmanly photographs of President Obama. It's downright embarrassing. Look at Obama flinching and giggling like a little girl while merely watching a martial arts demonstration. Then look at Putin - resolute of gaze, wearing his judo-gi & black belt - actually teaching martial arts."

I am quite sure that Putin stages those photo ops to show his manliness but the fact that Obama's team doesn't recognize the importance of these images indicates that Obama is not the only metrosexual in his administration....

[2ndDivisionVet]

Boy howdy!

[lavaroise]

When without arms, these turn to fashion and beauty, the reserved noble tools of women. What man would try to crowd out women that way? Disgusting.

[Portcall24]

Wow. Wonder if the Roman leaders took that turn as well?

[Netz]

Obama is but a mere reflection of what we as a nation (a majority) have become. Effeminate and child-like, the Peter Pan Principle in action.
America elected this man-child for a “soft power”, “RESET” and a non-Bush “Cowboy” image and instead we got the weakest and most laughable leader in American history. Were it not so pathetic and dangerous, we could really could laugh about it.

[outofsalt]

I’d weep for America (if my mascara wouldn’t run). /s

I don’t think the author realizes that metrosexuals are just middle managers. The leadership is, “leading from behind”.

[OldPossum]

It must not be pleasant to go through life with the last name of “Colon.” That’s why there are judicial remedies for such problems, for those who consider it a problem, and I do.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

I think “leans forward” is more fitting.

[Travis McGee]

A portrait of a people on the road to extinction.

[strider44]

It’s not “we”. The hard truth is its women. Yeah, there are some metrosexual men sure. But if just men voted there would be hardly any democrats in office. Women elected Bammy.

[TADSLOS]

A portrait of a people on the road to extinction.

Sadly, yes.

[defconw]

Two things! 1. I did not know the Longmire character was from Australia. 2. Just when did it become acceptable for fat hairy women to get tattoo’s on their arms and wear tank tops to the office? I missed that memo! So guys are getting softer and women are getting scary?

[DaveA37]

Well, odubmo has definitely “fundamentally changed” American, hasn’t he?

[Netz]

Women will also (God forbid) put Shrillary Clintoon in office as well and then, it’s lights out for the USA...
Millions of Fem-Men voted for Obama as well, millions! Ye Gads!

[defconw]

If that happens, I hope she makes them all wear pant suits, then I won't have to look at fat, hairy women with tattoo’s on their arms come to work in tank tops! (I am a woman BTW).