George,

It's very clear that Obama has lost his hold on the American psyche. In my view there is but one way he can re-capture the charisma he lost. Americans do not like wimps and always reject them. And we will reject him as a wimp unless he proves otherwise by smashing House Speaker John Boehner in the mouth on national TV.

Aside from Republicans, that's what most Americans would love to do. Obama would become a hero, a gladiator. It's worth hundreds of thousands of votes for every one he jeopardizes. And a broken wrist if it comes to that. He's a fragile guy.

Rey (Electronic mail, October 4, 2011)