What the hell is McCain saying here?
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I think the idea that Politicians are entitled to mistakes is a good one. They are human after all and when was the last time they didn't have a camera in their face?
On the other hand, I DO think it's important to penalize poor communication skills. First and foremost a president or any world leader, should have the ability to inspire and motivate his people. Getting people excited about innovation or progress or even politics themselves. The idea that we can say "McCain is a bad public speaker" and move on is rubbish. The majority of his job and responsibilities has to do with clear and concise communication. If he isn't capable of that, he's not the man for the job.
On the other hand, I DO think it's important to penalize poor communication skills. First and foremost a president or any world leader, should have the ability to inspire and motivate his people. Getting people excited about innovation or progress or even politics themselves. The idea that we can say "McCain is a bad public speaker" and move on is rubbish. The majority of his job and responsibilities has to do with clear and concise communication. If he isn't capable of that, he's not the man for the job.
Unfortunately for McCain, public persona and ability to look good/speak well in public has been a very important part of American Politics since the invention of the television. You're basically choosing a single man to represent your entire nation... do you really want one who can't convey himself well in public broadcasts? If flubs like this are a common thing it may be a serious problem that may cost him the presidency.Shivari post=18.74782.846519 said:
I think some of you misunderstood the reason for this post...
Yes, he's not good at speaking. Anyone can see that. He says the wrong thing, then studders and stumbles and ends with base-friendly buzzwords.
But what I'm getting at is this: John Murtha never said anything about patriotism or spirituality. Representative Murtha called Western PA racist, afraid of change, and redneck.
Is John McCain saying that rednecks who are racist and afraid of change are patriotic? Is that what patriotism means to John McCain?
THAT is what I was getting at.
Yes, he's not good at speaking. Anyone can see that. He says the wrong thing, then studders and stumbles and ends with base-friendly buzzwords.
But what I'm getting at is this: John Murtha never said anything about patriotism or spirituality. Representative Murtha called Western PA racist, afraid of change, and redneck.
Is John McCain saying that rednecks who are racist and afraid of change are patriotic? Is that what patriotism means to John McCain?
THAT is what I was getting at.
Honestly, living in Britain, I find it's easiest just to ignore it when the media kick up a fuss when someone in authority trips on their words. Though you know the worlds gone to pot when the best American headline in the newspapers is 'Was Palin Wrong to Wink?'
Maybe you need to work out their personality (even though they could be lying) since your head of state has a lot more executive power that may be overpowered for any head of state.Alex_P post=18.74782.847430 said:
Ask McCain. Why would we lesser people, who could not possibly use the power of the President of the United States responsibly, know?OuroborosChoked post=18.74782.848220 said:
King Hippo post=18.74782.847509 said:
Consisce, accurate and moderatel amusing.
You win the Lord Fondant post-trophy!
Here, have a shiny medal. And several tons of coal.
I'm a canadian Obama supporter. I agree with what you said but twisting words, while wrong, seems to be one of the cornerstones of politics.Shivari post=18.74782.851507 said:
no no it wasn't that, this is what he was sayingmrnelsby post=18.74782.847299 said:
"Mr Snuffles where are you? have you seen my dog Mr Snuffles, hello Mr Snuffles where are you?"
