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PatSeg

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4. As a big fan of Aaron Sorkin,

Reply to speak easy (Original post)

Sat Mar 9, 2024, 11:42 AM

Mar 9

I've been waiting for a president like Joe and a speech like his SOTU on Thursday. So many presidential speeches are too nuanced and the wording too careful and cautious. People are less likely to be responsive, often tuning out. We frequently hear people complain that "Politicians all sound alike", which makes them less likely to trust them. Joe talks like a real person and connects with real people.

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I have been waiting my whole adult life for Joe Biden's SOTU speech. [View all] speak easy Mar 9 OP

I love Joe! redstatebluegirl Mar 9 #1

I thought the same thing - it was a job done RIGHT! lark Mar 9 #2

There have been some good SOTUs but never so good at such a critical time. It's not like the writer/s didn't have brewens Mar 9 #3

As a big fan of Aaron Sorkin, PatSeg Mar 9 #4

I hope whatever Biden/Harris ads are produced Golden Raisin Mar 9 #5

I only have one issue. "authoritative"? SleeplessinSoCal Mar 9 #9

Dictionary.com does not offer any good synonyms. 3catwoman3 Mar 9 #13

Commanding? SleeplessinSoCal Mar 9 #16

Some synonyms for commanding showed up as... 3catwoman3 Mar 9 #17

Fair observation. How about "legitimately authoritative"? jaxexpat Mar 9 #15

speak easy........... Upthevibe Mar 9 #6

That was a magnificent speech. brer cat Mar 9 #7

It's been a long time coming. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Mar 9 #8

President Biden showed what he is made of. True Blue American Mar 9 #10

I vote the issues. DownriverDem Mar 9 #11

As Truman used to say, Mr.Bill Mar 9 #12

What Harry S. said on the campaign trail was even harder - speak easy Mar 9 #19

I often wished that President Obama... 3catwoman3 Mar 9 #14

He had to be so careful. Yes, speak easy Mar 9 #18