Clinton’s speech to the UN World Conference on Women seems to be a perfectly tailored audience for her message, and that audience can heed her call to action if her speech inspires them. My reaction to Ann Richards, “Democratic Keynote Address at the 1988 Democratic National Convention” on July 19, 1988 was negative; Richards’ delivery seemed very arrogant and critical. She began her speech with insults to her political opponent (a sitting vice-president), based on accent. Richards’ verbal delivery has a very heavy southern drawl, which was somewhat difficult to listen to, but perhaps overemphasized to play to the Atlanta audience. Her non-verbal delivery was very
Michelle Obama: Legitimate Lady or Political Puppet In response to Michelle Obama’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, The Onion, a comical online news organization, wrote a mocking representation of the speech accusing her performance as being a strategic method to get her husband re-elected. Though, on the surface, her speech appears to be a genuine talk to the American public, there is much evidence supporting The Onion’s accusations that The First Lady’s speech was merely a thoughtfully planned tactic to add warmth and relatability to their “political gamesmanship” (Good Evening). Michelle Obama was used as a tool to help her husband, President Barack Obama’s campaign through the use of deliberate strategies. She disguises her motives and persuades the audience with her heartfelt stories, her talk about her career as a mother and concerns about her family, and especially her persistent need to verify her husband’s abilities and devotion as President of the United States. Ultimately, The Onion’s representation is an entirely accurate take on Michelle Obama’s Democratic National Convention speech.
Analysis of Speeches at the National Democratic Convention There were many speakers at the National Democratic Convention, but the key speakers promoting Barack Obama’s campaign were Michelle Obama, Edward Kennedy, Al Gore, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama himself. The speeches were full of political discourse promoting change, and the values of the American worker. Joe Biden and Barack Obama did criticize the current administration and the opposing candidate, while promoting their campaign as change for the American people. Michelle Obama, Barack Obama’s wife, gave her speech at the Democratic National Convention. She captured everyone’s attention by talking about her story, the American dream, and used words like “faith” and “the world as it is and the world as it should be” to give hope of a better life to all Americans.
Because of the refinement that Jordan put into her speech the language devices that she used included rhetorical questions. For example Jordan asked, “What is it? What is it about the Democratic Party that makes it the instrument the people use when they search for ways to shape their future?” This rhetorical question clearly is a statement of Jordan’s opinion, as rhetorical questions are suppose to do, however during Jordan’s speech this came across as genuine intrigue. Jordan’s delivery of this rhetorical question would have given the average listener, either Democrat or Republican, more questions and intrigue as well. Which all engages the listener with in the
Because I did not inject drugs, I was not at risk.” She is telling us here that even though you believe you will not catch it you still can get AIDS. Fisher addresses argument and counterarguments by putting herself and her family into her speech. She is telling the audience of what is happening to her family and what she wants for the future. I feel that Fisher’s arguments where effective because she was doing not only to better her
In passage one Eggs’ speech is spliced with the words of the other three major characters, Tom, Fi and Anglea. Tom emphasises the importance of promoting equality for people who are “born in some dead-end street - in Melbourne, or Sydney, or Afghanistan” while Eggs focuses on “a fair go for people with energy and vision”. Thus, even though they are not speaking face to face the scene takes on the feeling of a debate. Meanwhile, Fiona’s naivety is conveyed through her comment that “you girls are the future… tomorrow’s leaders who we will look to – to run things” while Tom insists that it is a “powerful and contemptuous class of men” like Eggs who are running the country. In contrast, Angela addressing her students suggests that Australia’s future is a multicultural one, as well as portrays Angela as Greek personification of multiculturalism.
Women learned the ways of men (doing business and taking care of finances) while the men were away at war. Because of this they desired more equal marriages and wanted a say in decisions. They also wanted to marry for love instead of economics. Men finally began teaching women in schools which eventually led to women teaching other women. Abigail Adams reminded her husband to not forget the women in the constitution which is significant because it was the beginning of women’s rights.
The Republican Party brought her up on the stage on purpose, because Mary Fisher was a perfect example of a “safe” person to speak about AIDS. It may not be surprise in present day; however, in 1990’s, Fisher shocked people as a middle class white mother from a reputable family who was HIV-positive. “Tonight, I represent an AIDS community whose members have been reluctantly drafted from every segment of American society.” At the moment she started speaking, her voice filled with her spirit of confident. Fisher stood at a position, “I want my children to know that their mother was not a victim. She was a messenger.” She didn’t only say she was a messenger, and she showed her confidence throughout the entire speech.
Lyrics - EPIC RAP BATTLES OF HISTORY - MITT ROMNEY VS BARACK OBAMA Mitt Romney: I'm not gonna let this battle be dictated by facts I'm rich! I got fat stacks and super PACs We all know what went down in that 2008 election You're a decent politician with a winning complexion You're all Barack and no bite, been no change and we're all still hoping That you'll shut your mouth, but like Guantanamo Bay they're both open You're from the windy city, where you're looking pretty with your blowhards But come January, you'll be left evicted and with no job Raw rhymes stronger than my jaw line when I spit a phrase Knocking you harder than front doors in my old mission days You see this silver spoon, this dug Mass out of debt Took you four years to drop unemployment down below 8%! You feel that Barry? You're old news, everyone's having doubts And your rhymes are as weak as this economy
He was also truly touched by a recent rally and appeal to United State senators, in which she moved to abolish the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy in the states(her speech can be found at: http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/lady-gaga-senate-repeal-dont-ask-dont-tell-message-11664111) In Germanotta’s appeal to the senators she says,” It is my belief that no one person is more valuable than another.” This line really solidifies her passion for equality and equal rights and really spoke to me. During her speech, she handled herself very professionally and it was hard to imagine her as the music risk-taker that I, and most other teens, have come to love. Most people in my generation remember when they first heard Lady Gaga. It was most likely her first hit song, “Just Dance”, on the radio. Since its release in 2008, Germanotta has become known worldwide.