p38arover - thoughts on Obama?

**p38arover** · 6th January 2009, 11:42 AM

I think I'm being confused with someone else.

I'm afraid my spoken word is not the same as my written word in grammatical terms. I speak colloquially.

Am I elitist? I don't know. Maybe I am in some ways. I suspect it will take others to decide that.

However, in respect to Obama, I think it's terrific that the leader of any nation can speak well. Many great (and not so great) leaders have been great orators - but that doesn't mean they were grammatically correct.

It hasn't been made clear whether Obama can speak at a level appropriate for his audience. I would hate people to think he is a pompous ass owing to the way he speaks.

**hoadie72** · 6th January 2009, 11:46 AM

I would hope that the average American isn't alienated because their president actually speaks whole sentences which are grammatically correct; I hope they are in fact inspired by him.

**Cap** · 6th January 2009, 12:24 PM

I heard Bush on the radio today making some announcements, and bloody hell, what a difference! It is really noticeable that Bush has nothing on Obama when it comes to public speaking. The sooner Bush shuts his mouth, the better for him.

**Panda** · 6th January 2009, 01:26 PM

Too true! He's a disaster area!

Originally Posted by stooge

I heard Bush on the radio today making some announcements, and bloody hell, what a difference! It is really noticeable that Bush has nothing on Obama when it comes to public speaking. The sooner Bush shuts his mouth, the better for him.

**PhilipA** · 6th January 2009, 01:39 PM

BUT
how well does he say
"I know nooothing!"
when asked about his links to the Mayor of Detroit.
Regards Philip A

**PhilipA** · 6th January 2009, 01:40 PM

I just realised I demoted the guy but not as much as the FBI has. Should be Governor of Michigan.

**p38arover** · 6th January 2009, 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by PhilipA

BUT
how well does he say
"I know nooothing!"
when asked about his links to the Mayor of Detroit.
Regards Philip A

Ahh! Sgt. Schultz (John Banner).

**mns488** · 7th January 2009, 05:10 PM

bush at his best (or worst) - take your pick

YouTube - I'm going to miss this guy

**hook** · 7th January 2009, 10:11 PM

G8 2 C some1 from USA can talk proper English

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