It’s interesting what the presidents choose for their words in their addresses like that. There’s certainly writers who try to psychologically manipulate people and I doubt they change much between years. Seems very scripted to me, which is annoying but at the same time I get it. You don’t want to free wheel something as symbolic as the inaugural address.
Only time will tell if this presidency will be a good one for us overall or a bad one. Are we manipulated into believing heaps of propaganda for one side or the other, or have we grown up to see through the BS propaganda? I hope the latter for sure!
I don’t love trump but I’m giving him a chance. One thing I really appreciate on the surface right now is pausing ALL foreign aid and focusing on the destroyed neighborhoods in California, North Carolina and Florida. I don’t remember if I saw Hawaii in there as well but we have to take care of our own first and foremost. Let’s hope it works out well!
As always thanks for bringing your perspective to the community here! :D
Hello @cmplxty,
Thank you for reading 😇
I wish the best for my country. I think you know my position, from previous blogs, but I tried in this one to present an overview of the historical record.
You are right...the speeches of recent presidents seem scripted, some more than others. I think Eisenhower and Carter were a little more distinctive. Then, going way back, earlier presidents put a more personal stamp on what they said, I believe. Now, though, we have a speech-writing industry. Professionals. Although I think Trump's speech also was more distinctive than some others.
Do they mean what they say? Bush '89's second-term ambitions were famously sunk by his 'no new taxes' promise. Of course, he raised taxes.
We are in the midst of a presidency that already has left its mark in the history books. How will it all work out? I hope for the good. On that, you and I, loyal citizens, agree.
I think your community is great. An important presence on Hive.
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