04-14-2004, 09:11 PM | #11 | |
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I do agree with him on one point, I'm confident that he has made mistakes, too! I can think of many mistakes I've made over the last few years! Mark |
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I hypothotize Bush and Cheney need to appear together in order to avoid giving conflicting version of events.
Also, Bush has always avoided giving speeches that are unprepared and answering questions that aren't submitted beforehand and pre-approved. He may have that luxury with press conferences, but not in front of the 9-11 commision.
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Harry Conick (sp?) lyrics, however appealing (hey, a gf of my young life did put that song on a mix tape she made for me, so it does hold sentimental value), aside, I think my presentation of what he SHOULD have said should not be presented to oppose what he DID say (if you meant it that way).
As for keen and alert, I note a distinct difference in his capabilities now as opposed to four years ago -- so, you may not think him keen or alert, but I try to give credit where I think it's due. BTW, you did include his "I'm sure I've made mistakes" quote, which I think is important to note. To me, it shows that while he may not agree that certain asserted mistakes were made (Esp. based on the knowledge at the time), he does recognize his fallability. As for whether or not we saw the same speech, I did watch it, I did post it in its entirety, and I only give my assessments. I'm sure you'll feel free to disagree. |
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Did you see the earpiece he was rumored to be wearing? I didn't, but when I heard of it, I envisioned Carl Rove sitting nearby behind a curtain with a microphone, in case Bush forgot he recieved most of the questions beforehand so he could practice sticking to the same old script.
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You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and in my opinion, you can't make speaker out of a bush. People excuse his inability to be coherent at times as being just like an average person, folksy, and unpolished. I call it being unprofessional, unprepared, and embarrassing. I guess it's all in the interpretation. Mark |
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Public speaking is a really tough job, especially when done in a presidential context. Bush isn't amazingly eloquent, but then most people arn't. Despite what you may think of his policies and actions as a president, cut him a little bit of slack when it comes to his speaking abilities. No degree of preparedness or 'professionalism' can dispell instinctual nerves when you are put on the podium in front of millions (and in some cases billions) of viewers. It aint easy, and he makes a good go of it. [ 04-15-2004, 05:52 AM: Message edited by: The Hierophant ]
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I refuse your summation of me, The Hierophant.
There are more than enough people that stand behind Bush and support him without question. I also refuse to make kissyfacenice to the man I obviously do not support, it would make me untrue to myself. Tell me about the wringer that Clinton was drawn through while he was President. Tell me about how much slack he was cut. No, I will give no quarter. It IS a free country and my speech is free. Mark |
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But it is an integral part of the job - a prerequisite for anyone seeking the position. A president that can't think in public is like a trial lawyer that can't think under the pressure of the jury's gaze or actor that gets stage fright every time a camera is pointed at him. If he can't think on his feet in public, he isn't up to the job. |
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04-15-2004, 11:16 AM | #20 |
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I'm with Skunk. Most people aren't comfortable speaking in public, this is true. The presidency is NOT a job for "most people."
There are valid ways to support Bush than to bring up this argument, Hierophant. This is not one of them.
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