Several of the photos are from Kerry's while on the campaign trail. Apparently he's a really athletic guy.
President Bush, as you know, is also a man who enjoys athletic downtime. He's an avid golfer, bicycle rider, and runner.
What I do find interesting is the contrast between Bush and Kerry even in these little things: Bush's athletic activities are solo affairs, a "team of one", if you will. Kerry, OTOH, enjoys team sports, like football and hockey. Does that give us some insight into their personalities? I think it does.
When you play on a team, you have to be (duh!) a "team player", you have to share both glory and defeat. You need to get along with your teammates, and that takes a certain mental attitude and personal skill. Typically, team sports attract outgoing, yet competitive, engaging, and confident personality types. That's a good thing, and is especially helpful if your job involves leadership, cooperation, and unity.
George Bush likes solo sports, like running. Running is very popular, and I've read of the loneliness of these distance runners. Their personality type is focused on self, on personal vs. team achievement. They prefer to set their own pace, and do not like competing. Usually they are introspective, and somewhat shy. That's a good thing, and is especially helpful if your job involves mechanics, drafting, accountancy, or clerical work.
But, all in all, I'd rather an athletic president to a loafer. Unless they wear girlie shorts and black running socks. Let's face it -- America prefers a president
who wears white running socks.- Alfie
