Your the leader of the free world....

[muckmaw]

Why can't they get a a decent speech coach for President Bush?

I mean, I support him. I believe his heart is in the tight place, and right or wrong, he believes he is taking the correct action to protect us.

But he cannot deliver an impassioned speech to save his life.

I'll never forget, there was a photo of GWB sitting in an elementary school classroom, paying a visit, when an aide whispered into his ear that the first plane hit the WTC.

There was a profound look of sadness, anger and determination on his face at that very moment. It's that image that tells me the man cares about us.

Why can't the man deliver a speech that delivers the same emotion and passion that I know he's feeling?

And BTW...the word Nuclear is pronounced Noo-Klee-Errr....not Noo-Que-Lar.

Sheesh!

[davidpt40]

Because the personality of certain people change when they are being examined, such as during a speech.  

Conversely, if your personality does not change during certain circumstances, you are either a very confident person or do not care about things much.

[muckmaw]

I'm not sure I follow you, David. Could you elaborate. You have an interesting point.

Here's the picture I was talking about.

[Wanker]

I couldn't agree more. When I saw him slumped against the podium at the speech in the Azoares on Sunday, I was thinking "This is the leader of the greatest country in the world?"
Or the weakling who stood before us last night and delivered the ultimatum while staring into the camera with the "deer in the headlights" look.

Oiy.

Thank God that we have capable leaders like Colin Powell in his cabinet.

In pure stage presence alone, Bush makes Michael Dukakis look like Teddy Roosevelt in comparison.

[funkedup]

If you guys want stage presence then bring back Reagan.
Or Slick Willie who could tell the biggest lies ever with a smile on his face.
I'll take substance over style any day.

[Ripsnort]

Well banana, what can I say....its YOUR turn  I could NEVER stand listening or watchin Clinton speak, I knew every word out of his mouth was a lie (He proved me right later on) and I detested listening to him..I had to read his speeches afterward...used to drive my wife nuts..Clinton would come on, I'd turn the channel...then read what he had to say in text format.

I can handle listening to a poor speaker, I CANNOT tolerate listening to a liar.

[Wanker]

I want substance *and* stage presence. See Colin Powell above as a good example of that.

[Eagler]

Originally posted by funkedup
If you guys want stage presence then bring back Reagan.
Or Slick Willie who could tell the biggest lies ever with a smile on his face.
I'll take substance over style any day.

ditto

at least I believe what he says and I know he is not acting

you don't have to be a used car salesman to be pres - thank goodness

if that's his biggest weakness- be thankful...

[muckmaw]

Agree 100% funk.

Bill Clinton could tell you anything, and you would believe it. He was good, and as cooked as a dogs leg. Reagan was even better. It was like listening to your grandfather. Who the hell is going to doubt the wisdom of your grandfather.

There is no question GWB is an honest and caring man, in my mind. He just has terrible stage presence.

But as funk said, I'll take substance of stage presence any day.


Look into that picture I posted. Look into the man's eyes. Tell me you don't see fear and compassion.

Say whatever you want, the man cares about Americans.

[Wanker]

if that's his biggest weakness- be thankful...

No, his biggest weakness is that he was selected to the Presidency, not elected by the majority of the people of this country.

But I digress.....

[straffo]

Who is Slick Willie ?
not Willy Brandt  I suppose ?

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by banana
No, his biggest weakness is that he was selected to the Presidency, not elected by the majority of the people of this country.

But I digress.....

LOL, even when facts slap you in the face, you still won't believe them...sad, banana...sad.

[AKS\/\/ulfe]

Well, he was elected based on elements that have been in place for a long time.

The alternative was... "I... invented... the... internet... and... I... have... a... lawk... bawx."

No point in complaining about the "majority" (the majority also happens to be ill-informed mind you) votes, when we all knew well beforehand how presidents get voted into office.

It's like saying, "They won the basketball game only because there was an overtime."

They won.

Oh, and public speaking- I give 2 toejams and a salt lick about public speaking skills. I can't do it worth a damn, but I can put more substance in a paper than those who could give off the aura of being a good public speaker.

Public speaking is for the easily impressionable.

Like pretty wrapping paper on a turd. "It's wrapped nice, it's gotta be nice!"

Not saying your easily impressionable banana... but public speaking isn't where anything is at... Hitler was an excellent public speaker.
-SW

[muckmaw]

Originally posted by banana
No, his biggest weakness is that he was selected to the Presidency, not elected by the majority of the people of this country.

But I digress.....

Oh yeah, he we go with the "Gore won" toejam.

Tell me what your savior, Al Gore would be doing today.

Same thing as his former boss, Bill Clinton....looking the other way and hoping for the best.

At least GWB has the balls to make the tough decisions.

Bill would launch a couple of cruise missles, and then go pick up a hooker.

[ra]

Thank God that we have capable leaders like Colin Powell in his cabinet.

Powell got his lunch money stolen by the French.  He is inept.

ra