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Author:  Mandeep [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:23 pm ]
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CAPITAL CULTURE: Critics assess Obama's speeches


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100126/ap_ ... the_podium


What say you???

I heard someone say, Obama can come out of a shower with a towel on and make people think he has a tuxedo on...
Author:  Groucho [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 7:27 pm ]
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This is true of all speakers. You may remember a joke or two or a clever phrase from any speech but it's not like you can quote it days later. Seriously, think back on a graduation speech or any important speech. Can you recall much of MLKs speech except the "I have a dream" part? Any of his other speeches?

If you read the article, they say as much; they have to go back 50 years to JFK to find someone who was more quotable and memorable.
Author:  Argos [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 8:34 pm ]
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Groucho wrote:
Can you recall much of MLKs speech except the "I have a dream" part?

Yes. Most of it, in fact.
Author:  Groucho [ Tue Jan 26, 2010 9:23 pm ]
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Argos wrote:
Groucho wrote:
Can you recall much of MLKs speech except the "I have a dream" part?

Yes. Most of it, in fact.


Ah, very well. Then we have two examples from about 50 years ago.
Author:  Argos [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:30 am ]
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I find that if one listens to the thoughts and arguments rather than the evoked emotions, it is quite possible to remember what has been said; unless, of course, there is nothing said, which is not too seldom the case with public speeches.

"He is still a very eloquent, articulate speaker," Sorensen says. "He is clearly well informed on all matters of public policy, sometimes, frankly, a little too well informed. And as a result, some of the speeches are too complicated for typical citizens and very clear to university faculties and big newspaper editorial boards."

I like that part.
Author:  Mandeep [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:24 pm ]
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Yeah the title of the thread is not what I really meant to say...


I am saying Obama has a great talent to make a mountain out a mole hill. He really make you think so much is happening but really nothing much is going on and Washington is still the same.
Author:  trixster [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 4:27 pm ]
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Mandeep wrote:
I heard someone say, Obama can come out of a shower with a towel on and make people think he has a tuxedo on...

That's just racist.
Author:  Mandeep [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:56 pm ]
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Quote:
That's just racist.


:blink:

I believe we have a great misunderstanding... (or maybe your joking)

If you assume I was being racist, you are greatly mistaken.

What I meant is Obama gives out a polished image that all is well but behind that image is a man that I think (my own opinion) is panicked and is not certain of what he is doing.

So behind the polished image of a man with the suit or tuxedo is a man who is trying desperately to keep his towel on.

The thing that gives Obama a "polished image" is the power of his words. His speeches I must admit, though seem to be full of hope and sound genuine.

Now, I am not saying Obama is a terrible President but I think he needs to make it seem he is a man of action. This is because many men of words have come and gone, and we already have to many.
Author:  Argos [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 7:52 pm ]
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I bet he would have done much more if it depended only on him.
Author:  Groucho [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:47 pm ]
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Huffington Post editor on the parts of Obama's speech that aren't about jobs: "Like dialogue in a porn movie. No matter how good they are, it's not why people are going to tune in."
Author:  trixster [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:32 pm ]
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Mandeep wrote:
Quote:
That's just racist.


:blink:

I believe we have a great misunderstanding... (or maybe your joking)

If you assume I was being racist, you are greatly mistaken.

What I meant is Obama gives out a polished image that all is well but behind that image is a man that I think (my own opinion) is panicked and is not certain of what he is doing.

So behind the polished image of a man with the suit or tuxedo is a man who is trying desperately to keep his towel on.

The thing that gives Obama a "polished image" is the power of his words. His speeches I must admit, though seem to be full of hope and sound genuine.

Now, I am not saying Obama is a terrible President but I think he needs to make it seem he is a man of action. This is because many men of words have come and gone, and we already have to many.

It's called humour, Manny.
Author:  Mandeep [ Wed Jan 27, 2010 10:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Obama's Speeches Are Eloquent but Hard to Recall???
Quote:
Huffington Post editor on the parts of Obama's speech that aren't about jobs: "Like dialogue in a porn movie. No matter how good they are, it's not why people are going to tune in."



lol
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