Bush's Speech - and a poll. - Page 2

antryg · 05-02-2003, 03:37 PM

I find it funny that certain accents are always ascribed or identified with ignorance or laziness. In America this roughly translates into the idea "I don't speak that way so you are wrong and dumb." It isn't partisan politics that brings this out either. Jimmy Carter was also lambasted for his speech pattern. After all, we know that it isn't what you say but how you say it that is important.

Night Stalker · 05-02-2003, 03:42 PM

Ahhh yes .... the most important things about a presentation

70% - how you look
20% - how you sound
10% - what you actually say

Thorfinn · 05-02-2003, 04:01 PM

Yes, as Hitler proved. He screamed into the mike at length, and very seldom said a darned thing, yet he changed the world...

Except I think that goes more towards saying that when dealing with people, the charisma of the speaker far exceeds the content of the message...

[ 05-02-2003, 04:02 PM: Message edited by: Thorfinn ]

Stratos · 05-02-2003, 04:12 PM

Let Bush say whatever he wants to, it´s more entertaining this way.

realbinky · 05-02-2003, 04:19 PM

I was also going to say lots of people, especially from the south, say nuk-u-lar. It's accent and dialect as much as mis-pronuncation. I'll find myself saying it sometimes if I'm speaking quickly, and I'm from New England! It just runs out that way.

My dad is one of the smartest people I know, he has mulitple masters degrees, and is a master tax preparer for HR Block, and is one of the few people I know who can read faster than I; having said this, he is physically incapable of saying Colorado or Potato correctly. They are always "Codorado" and "Bodado" or "Bodada." Even if he tries. He can say Color, he can say Ado, but he can't say Colorado.

pritchke · 05-02-2003, 04:40 PM

I don't pay much heed to his accent and how he pronounces words. I can understand what he is saying better than our bilingual PM.

[ 05-02-2003, 04:40 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

WillowIX · 05-02-2003, 04:47 PM

Naah harley, I allow Timber a lot of freedom using my willow stick. He has earned it with his hefty work schedule. You know, leaving this office to pick up donuts and then return and go through the ordeal to put his feet on his desk.

I voted no, since Bush shouldn´t be judged by his pronunciation. [img]smile.gif[/img] As long as you can understand what he says...

WillowIX · 05-02-2003, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
You can choose 2 out of the 3 options. Neat poll feature. I put it in because my masochistic side was hoping for lots of whackyas.

You know you got one from me don´t you?

LordKathen · 05-02-2003, 07:34 PM

Good speech, waste of money.

View Poll Results: Bush's Speech - and a poll.
Yes, his speechwriters should stick to words he can pronounce correctly.	17	44.74%
It's no big deal - let him "nuke-u-lar" away for all I care.	16	42.11%
Timber! Get your feet of the desk and GET TO WORK!!	5	13.16%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 38. You may not vote on this poll

05-02-2003, 03:37 PM	#11
antryg Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: August 30, 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx. Age: 21 Posts: 1,765	I find it funny that certain accents are always ascribed or identified with ignorance or laziness. In America this roughly translates into the idea "I don't speak that way so you are wrong and dumb." It isn't partisan politics that brings this out either. Jimmy Carter was also lambasted for his speech pattern. After all, we know that it isn't what you say but how you say it that is important. __________________

05-02-2003, 03:42 PM	#12
Night Stalker Lord Ao Join Date: June 24, 2002 Location: Nevernever Land Age: 49 Posts: 2,002	Ahhh yes .... the most important things about a presentation 70% - how you look 20% - how you sound 10% - what you actually say __________________ [url]\"http://www.duryea.org/pinky/gurkin.wav\" target=\"_blank\">AYPWIP?</a> .... <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[1ponder]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/1ponder.gif\" /> <br />\"I think so Brain, but isn\'t a cucumber that small called a gherkin?\"<br /><br />Shut UP! Pinky!

05-02-2003, 04:12 PM	#14
Stratos Vampire Join Date: January 29, 2003 Location: Sweden Age: 43 Posts: 3,888	Let Bush say whatever he wants to, it´s more entertaining this way. __________________ Nothing is impossible, it's just a matter of probability.

05-02-2003, 04:19 PM	#15
realbinky Elminster Join Date: March 14, 2001 Location: Milford, MA 01757 Age: 52 Posts: 442	I was also going to say lots of people, especially from the south, say nuk-u-lar. It's accent and dialect as much as mis-pronuncation. I'll find myself saying it sometimes if I'm speaking quickly, and I'm from New England! It just runs out that way. My dad is one of the smartest people I know, he has mulitple masters degrees, and is a master tax preparer for HR Block, and is one of the few people I know who can read faster than I; having said this, he is physically incapable of saying Colorado or Potato correctly. They are always "Codorado" and "Bodado" or "Bodada." Even if he tries. He can say Color, he can say Ado, but he can't say Colorado. __________________ <br />Move all ZIG for great PROGRESS!<br />Project M.U.L.E.<br />At least my kids think I\'m smart...

05-02-2003, 04:01 PM	#13
Thorfinn Zhentarim Guard Join Date: February 24, 2003 Location: Indiana Age: 61 Posts: 358	Yes, as Hitler proved. He screamed into the mike at length, and very seldom said a darned thing, yet he changed the world... Except I think that goes more towards saying that when dealing with people, the charisma of the speaker far exceeds the content of the message... [ 05-02-2003, 04:02 PM: Message edited by: Thorfinn ]

05-02-2003, 04:40 PM	#16
pritchke Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: September 5, 2001 Location: Calgary, AB Age: 49 Posts: 3,491	I don't pay much heed to his accent and how he pronounces words. I can understand what he is saying better than our bilingual PM. [ 05-02-2003, 04:40 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

05-02-2003, 04:47 PM	#17
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 50 Posts: 4,628	Naah harley, I allow Timber a lot of freedom using my willow stick. He has earned it with his hefty work schedule. You know, leaving this office to pick up donuts and then return and go through the ordeal to put his feet on his desk. I voted no, since Bush shouldn´t be judged by his pronunciation. [img]smile.gif[/img] As long as you can understand what he says... __________________ Confuzzled by nature.

05-02-2003, 07:34 PM	#19
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	Good speech, waste of money. __________________

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