SkydiveNFlorida 0 #1 July 14, 2004 This morning on 'Big 105.9FM' Miami, the morning show was doing a game show where people would call in and get three catagories (something like): What was he talking about? What word was that? What did he mean to say? These catagories were accompanied by GWB speech clips, words, etc. This was very funny stuff! I know... you had to be there, right? Did anyone else hear this? I couldn't stop laughing!! And, while we're on the subject... Do you feel that a President's ability to communicate with clarity and eloquence is important? How important? Surely these "GWBushisms" were an example of our President's lack of communication skills. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunaplanet 0 #2 July 14, 2004 QuoteSurely these "GWBushisms" were an example of our President's lack of communication skills. If the truth be known he probably makes far less slip-ups regarding language than most of us. The only difference is he's under a microscope. I've heard many people at the DZs speak. It's not pretty. All of us stutter, mis-use a word and make other subtle speaking mistakes. It's human. To make fun of every one he makes is childish and immature. And don't give me the old, "He's a public speaker he shouldn't make mistakes" shit. He's human. Humans make mistakes and his are not many. Forty-two Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #3 July 14, 2004 I think it's very important to be able to express yourself well especially when you're in a high position of authority such as the President. I also think that person should possess qualities such as honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness. Of the two, I'd choose the latter as the most important. I can deal with a few verbal blunders as long as I "believe" the person and think that, in his heart, he has the best interests of the country in mind (GWB). I can't deal with a person who doesn't but can feed you a line of bullshit very eloquently (Clinton). The ideal, of course, would be someone who is trustworthy and could also speak very well (Reagan). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #4 July 15, 2004 QuoteI've heard many people at the DZs speak. It's not pretty. I hear ya there! But, they are also not in such high positions. I understand a mistake here and there, ... but, really, you should have heard this show! It was extremely funny to hear such a large amount of mistakes from GWB that I don't feel a sixth grader or above should make. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #5 July 15, 2004 QuoteI also think that person should possess qualities such as honesty, integrity, and trustworthiness. Of the two, I'd choose the latter as the most important. I can deal with a few verbal blunders as long as I "believe" the person and think that, in his heart, he has the best interests of the country in mind (GWB). Certainly the latter is more important. This is not in any way saying that I think that Bush has our country's best interests in mind. ... But, we've been through these arguments already. Just curious as to if anyone had heard this show, and the general opinion of what the President's english proficiency level should be. Personally, I think that the man who speaks on behalf of our country should do a better job with the language than a middle-schooler does. Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #6 July 15, 2004 QuoteThe ideal, of course, would be someone who is trustworthy and could also speak very well (Reagan). "In spite of the wildly speculative and false stories of arms for hostages and alleged ransom payments, we did not -- repeat did not -- trade weapons or anything else for hostages nor will we." Ronald Reagan, November 13, 1986 Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
