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OBAMA'S "CHALLENGER MOMENT" AT FORT HOOD
"Some of you may know that I am an aficionado of American political rhetoric. There was a time in this country where speeches actually made a difference in politics and policy, and the great orators were known to sway voters, members of Congress, prince, potentate, and history itself with their thundering orations."
I read the above ("the top") and assumed you were a fan of American political rhetoric because it was a tool of great leaders.You were wrong to make that assumption. My interest in political rhetoric is historical in nature, having to do with studying how the spoken word has played a role in our history.
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Comment Posted By Appalachian Driftwood On 12.11.2009 @ 08:50
I think you need to stop equating leadership with political rhetoric. I have never been impressed with a politicians words just their history and actions. Leadership would be telling the American people "look this health care bill is good for you and the country therefor I will not sign it unless there are no exemptions i.e. congress, federal employees, union members, etc. That would be leadership by both word (and he could say it in a stumbling, stuttering manner)deed. Fat chance.
I examined the speech from the standpoint of history and political rhetoric. I made no judgment regarding Obama's leadership abilities which, if you read this blog on a regular basis, you would know I find wanting.
I make it plain right at the top how I am examining the speech. Did you miss that part?
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Comment Posted By Appalachian Driftwood On 12.11.2009 @ 08:30
