07-31-2003, 07:53 PM
However, as has been said, Bush isn't writing his own speeches.
I have noticed a few of the characteristics described in that article, particularly "empty language" and his prolific use of the word "I". I'm not sure that I would go so far as to suggest that he has in some way attained psychological domination over the American people solely through his use of language; however, it seems to me that many of the methods listed are certainly present in his method of speech and may aid him as techniques of persuasion.
I have noticed a few of the characteristics described in that article, particularly "empty language" and his prolific use of the word "I". I'm not sure that I would go so far as to suggest that he has in some way attained psychological domination over the American people solely through his use of language; however, it seems to me that many of the methods listed are certainly present in his method of speech and may aid him as techniques of persuasion.
But whate'er I be,
Nor I, nor any man that is,
With nothing shall be pleased till he be eased
With being nothing.
William Shakespeare - Richard II
Nor I, nor any man that is,
With nothing shall be pleased till he be eased
With being nothing.
William Shakespeare - Richard II