2016 From Campaign Speeches to Campaign Rallies

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   Dr Billy Kiddposted 7 years ago

   Has anyone noticed that Trump had rallies and Clinton gave speeches. Are rallies the future or will Democrats still expect facts in the form of speeches?

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      ahorsebackposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      "Facts in the form of speeches " ? A few of Clinton's wide array of problems was that she never connected with the people or even willing democratic voters in speech , in person or in form , ever . She also stayed out of where her chic elitism prevented her from ever campaigning and lowering herself - rural America . I believe she honestly though she could ride Bill to victory ......or Obama , who ever would give her the best ride.

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         Dr Billy Kiddposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         Hillary did not connect with all of American voters because of her elitism! Thanks, that's so true. Rather than facts or rallies her elitism stopped her cold, but Trump lowered his elitism until he got into office.

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            ahorsebackposted 7 years agoin reply to this

            The difference in being  , Trump has assumed the incredible power of true leadership.
            THIS IS what true leadership looks like compared to the  crony delegated nothingness of the last president .

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               Dr Billy Kiddposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               Absolutely! That was Hillary's problem: Didn't come across as a strong leader.

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      PrettyPantherposted 7 years agoin reply to this

      This is an interesting question.  I believe speeches can be inspiring and motivating while also being informative.  Obama was pretty good at giving speeches that kept your attention. 
      
      For me, listening to Trump was like listening to a ten-year-old.  He completely turned me off.  I need substance, nuance, subtlety and forethought, none of which I heard from Trump.  One can convey all of those things in a speech, and still be interesting and motivational.  Rallies are better suited to rallying raw, emotional support so I imagine they attract a certain type of voter.  I guess some people relate to "rah, rah" speeches better than informative speeches. I hope it isn't the wave of the future.  If it is, we're in trouble.

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         ahorsebackposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         No .   You just perhaps expect your leaders to dress up all the rhetoric and articulate themselves like Obama talking down to us with his elitist , impatient little dancing stutter from academia out of  Chicago central  .  I prefer plain language , that scares and embarrass' many because they don't recognize true power when they see it .

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            Credence2posted 7 years agoin reply to this

            For the rightwinger, being eloquent and articulate is elitist?  As was said earlier, rallies are designed to indoctrinate not educate. Here is an appropriate place for your Nazi Era comparisons.

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            PrettyPantherposted 7 years agoin reply to this

            Obama did not speak down to me. He spoke to me with intelligence, fompassion, and respect, knowing that we are smart enough to understand complex ideas and nuanced discussion. I expect that my President would respect me enough to not exaggerate, lie, or condemn just to inflame my emotions.
            
            However, if Trump suits your temperament and intellect, so be it.

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               ahorsebackposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               After all  He won !

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                  PrettyPantherposted 7 years agoin reply to this

                  Lol, I really am starting to feel sorry for you.

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         Dr Billy Kiddposted 7 years agoin reply to this

         PrettyPanther, Thank you for explaining that raw raw raw versus informative inspirational speeches.

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            ahorsebackposted 7 years agoin reply to this

            The left should mature and begin to move forward and stop whining about Trumps incredible and independent victory over establishment two party apathy , pretty simple .  Trumps not the most articulated spokesman wow ....- I'd rather a bullying leader than ONLY a well  articulated and elitist spokesman any day.

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               Dr Billy Kiddposted 7 years agoin reply to this

               Hillary did not come across as a leader. But she did win the popular vote.

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