This, of course, is another reason that politicians might want to avoid Carlson's show: he knows that one easy way to look courageous is to call someone cowardly, especially on television.
If a poll refutes my own views and places me in the minority on some question, I can always argue that no one telephoned me, not to mention any of my friends, and if this isn't enough to give me solace, I can simply say to hell with polls, the way politicians who wish to look courageous do.
This damaged Chandler's credibility and left Combs looking courageous and honest in the eyes of the electorate.
Again, no negative consequences from the public -- and in fact, the news made Gov. Schwarzenegger look courageous and independent.
It was President Obama, not Speaker of the House John Boehner, who was able to look courageous by offering to dice his party's sacred cows.
"I feel happy when I see her smiling, looking courageous, and particularly when I notice that she respects the advice I give her," says Yapele.
None of the potential candidates openly canvassed for the removal of Mr Hatoyama and Mr Ozawa, so it is hard to identify anyone in the party's leadership who looks exceptionally courageous or politically astute.
Mr Cook admitted that going public as a gay man was not an easy choice - but it certainly looks a courageous one.
It has added pro bull-riding and rodeo events, and this month it will add three new series: "Countdown Courage 25," which will look at courageous stories, done in a fast-paced style reminiscent of VH1; "The Gravity Files," a multipart series that will lead up to the action sport Gravity Games in September; and "Outside Magazine's Ultimate Top Ten," a series on adventure destinations.
Hoofnote: Greg reports that Courageous looks well ahead of the European Free Handicap.
