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Why doesn't Obama acknowledge the incidiary and devisive rhetorics he's used in the past like:
"they cling to their religion and their guns"
"If they bring a knife to the fight, we'll bring a gun"
"punish our enemies and reward our friends"
"they have to sit in the back on this"
Why doesn't he apologize to the American public for helping to set the example that vitriolic political rhetoric is acceptable and pledge to stop and encourage members of his own party, and Congress as a whole, to do the same?
Are national moments of silence and appearances at an AZ memorial enough? Or, do you think that Obama should accept his role in the escalation of vitriolic rhetoric, apologize for the bad example he set in so doing, and pledge to stop it while inviting other elected representatives to do the same?
Let me take a stab, er, um, I mean a take a shot, no, hm, let me take a crack at this.
Obama encouraged the U.S. citizens to tone down the rhetoric and have a more civil discourse.
How do you think he will do in this challenge? Do you think he will actually show leadership and set the tone and lead his party into having a better and kinder relationship with his opposition?
Do you think he will admonish those in his party who continue to engage in ugly accusations and rhetoric. To me this is what a leader does. Lead by example.
I think it will be interesting to see if he takes the lead and practices what he preaches.
i think the speech was very good. nobody is scrutinized more than the president...i feel no matter what he said, there would be a backlash.
of course, eyes will be upon him to see how he follows through with what he said, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here...
Just curious. How was I "getting ahead of myself?"
I simply asked if posters think Obama will take a leadership role in trying to have a more civil discourse. Because really, what is the point if action doesn't follow words?
Just curious. How was I "getting ahead of myself?"
I simply asked if posters think Obama will take a leadership role in trying to have a more civil discourse. Because really, what is the point if action doesn't follow words?
Thanks for you input.
Well, in this instance the action is all about the words. I suspect Obama is conscious enough to realize that if he doesn't follow through he'll look bad, given the scrutiny he himself has called for on this matter.
The mass media won't change significantly, but I suspect that the tone in Washington will be subdued for at least a couple of months. When people's positions are on the line, it'll go back to normal.
Just curious. How was I "getting ahead of myself?"
I simply asked if posters think Obama will take a leadership role in trying to have a more civil discourse. Because really, what is the point if action doesn't follow words?
Thanks for you input.
my apologies, i wasn't pointing at you, but rather everyone...it's a great question you asked, and my answer would be, the best way to predict the future, is to study the past...so, expect more of the same. it's a "feel good" speech, but i'm not concerned so much with what he's gonna do. i'll be focused on what i'm gonna do.
my apologies, i wasn't pointing at you, but rather everyone...it's a great question you asked, and my answer would be, the best way to predict the future, is to study the past...so, expect more of the same. it's a "feel good" speech, but i'm not concerned so much with what he's gonna do. i'll be focused on what i'm gonna do.
No problem. I agree. I remember after 9/11 and our country really seemed to come together. It was amazing. But sadly, it wasnt long until we went right back to where we were and worse.
It is almost like when someone has a health scare they makes a lot of positive changes but soon they fall right back into their old ways. Very easy to do.
Personally, I think this whole tragedy was a turning point. Lots of reasonable people on both sides of the isle have been disgusted by the falling apart of political civility in this country--some people have toned it down over time because it was the right thing to do, but (and I'm being cynical but honest) it may now be the economically smart thing to do. When you have Roger Ailes at Fox telling his staff to shut up, tone it down, and make their points intellectually, there are big changes in the works--no one can say he isn't about as profit driven as it gets, and if it's good for business to knock off the ugly stuff, he'll be there.
As far as Obama goes--I think that's why Obama won the last election--his message was positive vs. fear mongering. It fell apart on both sides after that, but people want to get out of the muck and do something positive for once--they're hungry for it. I think we're going to see more of the old Barack Obama we elected from now on.
The hate radio flamethrowers who spew venom daily have become hypersensitive and PC to the extreme in order to justify their anger over anything Obama says. They'll twist his words like pretzels to try to ramp up the hate and anger among their audience.
Relax, everyone. The vile fear and anger-inducing words are not coming from Obama. And the weak diversions offered by the hate merchants will only work with their followers, who aren't the least bit interested in toning down their rhetoric.
The hate radio flamethrowers who spew venom daily have become hypersensitive and PC to the extreme in order to justify their anger over anything Obama says. They'll twist his words like pretzels to try to ramp up the hate and anger among their audience.
Relax, everyone. The vile fear and anger-inducing words are not coming from Obama. And the weak diversions offered by the hate merchants will only work with their followers, who aren't the least bit interested in toning down their rhetoric.
great example of "looking within", and "toning down the rhetoric"...Obama would be proud.
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Civility? Obama Please Lead By Example
