New US finance minister - can he even handwrite?

Skybird · 01-12-13, 07:06 AM

A signature is not necessarily always readable. But it should give the impression that nevertheless it represents the writer's ability to base on letters and his skill to write. That is why the signatures of Johnson or Bush do not compare to three crosses or a spiral cable. If it does not, the question if the signing person actually could even write - or read - only is logical.

5 year old kids play-act as if they already could write, too, and produce some random scribblings, saying that now they "signed" it or "wrote" it down. That means nothing.

I would ask the same question if somebody signs a document by making three dots in a line, or painting a square or a triangle.

MH · 01-12-13, 07:36 AM

Skybird · 01-12-13, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MH

Yes, that is a signature that I can link to the signing person.

Lionclaw · 01-12-13, 08:14 AM

Perhaps he was tired of writing Jacob, and replaced it with Jooooooo instead.

u crank · 01-12-13, 07:37 AM

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So I ask again: has it ever been demonstrated that this man actually can read and write?

Jacob Joseph "Jack" Lew attended Carleton College and received his B.A. from Harvard College and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center.

From February 1993 to 1994, Lew served as Special Assistant to the President under President Clinton.

On January 9, 2012, President Obama announced that Lew would replace William M. Daley as White House Chief of Staff.

I'd bet a weeks pay that he can read and write.

August · 01-12-13, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

A signature is not necessarily always readable. But it should give the impression that nevertheless it represents the writer's ability to base on letters and his skill to write.

Say's who? Skybirds Manual of Approved Diction?

HundertzehnGustav · 01-12-13, 11:25 AM

common sense?

yu get a new president. he signs his papers by loking dum and making an X.

do you trust this president?

i would be lile "WTH"?

But that gus is , fortunately for me, an american. Land of the free n stuff

Oberon · 01-12-13, 11:27 AM

But does he have a gun?

u crank · 01-12-13, 11:39 AM

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But does he have a gun?

The pen is mightier than the sw.... gun.

Platapus · 01-12-13, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

common sense?

yu get a new president. he signs his papers by loking dum and making an X.

do you trust this president?

i would be lile "WTH"?

But that gus is , fortunately for me, an american. Land of the free n stuff

But no one is talking about someone "signing" with an "X", the thread is about someone with a very strange and unreadable signature. Quite a difference between that and using a signature mark.

HundertzehnGustav · 01-12-13, 04:10 PM

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But no one is talking about someone "signing" with an "X", the thread is about someone with a very strange and unreadable signature. Quite a difference between that and using a signature mark.

making a cross due to inability or making O°oO°oOoO°o due to inability...

inability is the catch here... and concerns that go from inability to incompetence.

i for one know that signing such a paper that puts me in a strong posiotion will get my best signature. Putting my Mark in a proper manner on a proper document that guides my life and others as well.

But he is not my Finance Guru... i ahsll not worry.

Platapus · 01-12-13, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

But he is not my Finance Guru... i ahsll not worry.

I think that's a good attitude to have.

HundertzehnGustav · 01-12-13, 04:29 PM

i just hope he don't mess up your cash like he messed up his signature!!!

August · 01-12-13, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HundertzehnGustav

making a cross due to inability or making O°oO°oOoO°o due to inability...

inability is the catch here... and concerns that go from inability to incompetence.

i for one know that signing such a paper that puts me in a strong posiotion will get my best signature. Putting my Mark in a proper manner on a proper document that guides my life and others as well.

But he is not my Finance Guru... i ahsll not worry.

So you Europeans actually base your assessment of a persons education and professional ability by the legibility of their signature? No wonder you're such suckers for every two bit dictator and tyrant that comes along.

Us uncouth Americans go by much more telling indicators like which PHD's and other university degrees they hold, their professional experience, the confidence of the Chief Executive in nominating them and his ability to survive the usual contentious Senate confirmation process. Some drooling idiot that can't read or write is just not going to meet those high standards regardless of the quality of his signature. Though he may have a future in a European parliament apparently...

soopaman2 · 01-12-13, 06:07 PM

August.

Europeans think we are nuts.

But we are just doing what we do.

Who has let us do what we do for so long?

The same cats who think we are nuts for our ways.

I am so glad Europe has so many financial geniuses, who were smart enough to separate themselves from the poisonous American Banking system, oh wait, they were in bed with them....

Nevermind that, America is to blame for everything, because he writes like crap.

I got a Bruce Springsteen autograph from a few years ago, sloppy handwriting, he is a crappy musician, cuz he signs a sloppy autograph.
Yeah, you sound that silly.

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,670 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	A signature is not necessarily always readable. But it should give the impression that nevertheless it represents the writer's ability to base on letters and his skill to write. That is why the signatures of Johnson or Bush do not compare to three crosses or a spiral cable. If it does not, the question if the signing person actually could even write - or read - only is logical. 5 year old kids play-act as if they already could write, too, and produce some random scribblings, saying that now they "signed" it or "wrote" it down. That means nothing. I would ask the same question if somebody signs a document by making three dots in a line, or painting a square or a triangle. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	common sense? yu get a new president. he signs his papers by loking dum and making an X. do you trust this president? i would be lile "WTH"? But that gus is , fortunately for me, an american. Land of the free n stuff __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

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HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	i just hope he don't mess up your cash like he messed up his signature!!! __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

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soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	August. Europeans think we are nuts. But we are just doing what we do. Who has let us do what we do for so long? The same cats who think we are nuts for our ways. I am so glad Europe has so many financial geniuses, who were smart enough to separate themselves from the poisonous American Banking system, oh wait, they were in bed with them.... Nevermind that, America is to blame for everything, because he writes like crap. I got a Bruce Springsteen autograph from a few years ago, sloppy handwriting, he is a crappy musician, cuz he signs a sloppy autograph. Yeah, you sound that silly. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	But does he have a gun?