John Philip Lee E-Portfolio
Hello and welcome to my Penn State E-Portfolio. Here I have a collection of essays and speeches that demonstrate my progress in becoming a more effective, engaging communicator. Many of the works have been heavily revised reflecting my better understanding of rhetorical styles and techniques throughout my undergraduate career.
The majority of the work presented in the E-Portfolio has been heavily influenced by my enrollment in LA 101H or Honors Rhetoric and Civic Life. During that course, I was exposed to many methods that I have since used to improve my communication skills. I believe these skills will not only greatly aid me in the rest of my academic endeavors but will also be indispensable after my undergraduate studies have come to a close.
I am currently majoring in Biological Anthropology though I have expressed continued interest in adding Biology or Economics as concurrent majors. Attending graduate school is a goal of mine but I am unsure of whether or not I want to attempt to enroll in medical school or law school. However, I am positive that I would like to help draft medical policy for the government. Regardless of which path I take after undergraduate study, the manner in which I communicate will greatly determine the level of success I can achieve.
In drafting policy, it is important to not only identify the issues at hand and developing a realistic and appropriate strategy to address these concerns but to also use engaging and descriptive language to explain the roles required at every level that policy is implemented. This includes clearly stating the overall national or international objective so that those who are implementing the policy at a more local level know the guidelines and boundaries of the policy described. However, at the highest levels of government, the policy described cannot be too specific as it will not be able to accommodate the interests or be effectively executed because the lower levels of government may have neither the resources nor the capabilities to accomplish on overly specific task. Therefore, it is important that I communicate broad, far-reaching policies in general terms while still being able to clearly explain the overall goals.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Obama's Time is Now
Over the past several days, President Obama, Vice President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Reid, and House Speaker Boehner have been negotiating the budget for the next fiscal year. So far nothing has been accomplished. While government disagreements are far from unusual, there could be rather unsettling consequences if a budget fails to pass this Friday. Without a new budget, there is the possibility of a partial government shutdown. While law enforcement and other essential services will continue to go about business as usual, around 800,000 government workers will be furloughed until further notice. Both sides of the aisle are blaming each other for not cooperating on drafting the budget or showing any unwillingness to compromise.
As the President of the United States, Mr Obama is put in a very precarious position. He must not only appease his Democratic base but he must reach out to his Republican counterparts. In other words, President Obama must transcend party lines to help decide what is in the country's best interests. Having fantastic communication skills and an air of authority have helped him remain relatively popular in despite the economic woes of the nation. But President Obama has not yet distinguished himself in his presidency in either a extremely positive or negative way. He has chipped away at fulfilling his agenda but many Americans are still calling for opportunities to work. What is a President to do?
This budget dispute is a perfect time for President Obama to appeal to the sensibilities and sensitivities of the American people. It is well known that the United States must curb its tremendous debt to avoid dumping it on future generations. But we should not forsake noble social institutions entirely in order to ease our fiscal woes. The obvious solution is the middle ground. But at the same time it is the most difficult. President Obama must look the budget from a logical standpoint. Programs that do not have any obvious function should be cut entirely or at the very least restructured in such a way that they are more sustainable like the Department of Defense. But at the same time, President Obama needs to have a heart when drafting his spending plan. Programs that tend to the sick and the elderly should not be cut coldly. Reorganization of these institutions may be much more ardous but in the end, it is much more humane. Some areas such as education and clean, renewable energy should actually receive more spending. These options are the key to a better future. Too long have we as Americans been content with the present. It is now time to live up to our potential and look at the possibilities. So when President Obama finally agrees on his budget, I hope that it contains a mixture of reason to solve our problems and passion to fuel our dreams.
As the President of the United States, Mr Obama is put in a very precarious position. He must not only appease his Democratic base but he must reach out to his Republican counterparts. In other words, President Obama must transcend party lines to help decide what is in the country's best interests. Having fantastic communication skills and an air of authority have helped him remain relatively popular in despite the economic woes of the nation. But President Obama has not yet distinguished himself in his presidency in either a extremely positive or negative way. He has chipped away at fulfilling his agenda but many Americans are still calling for opportunities to work. What is a President to do?
This budget dispute is a perfect time for President Obama to appeal to the sensibilities and sensitivities of the American people. It is well known that the United States must curb its tremendous debt to avoid dumping it on future generations. But we should not forsake noble social institutions entirely in order to ease our fiscal woes. The obvious solution is the middle ground. But at the same time it is the most difficult. President Obama must look the budget from a logical standpoint. Programs that do not have any obvious function should be cut entirely or at the very least restructured in such a way that they are more sustainable like the Department of Defense. But at the same time, President Obama needs to have a heart when drafting his spending plan. Programs that tend to the sick and the elderly should not be cut coldly. Reorganization of these institutions may be much more ardous but in the end, it is much more humane. Some areas such as education and clean, renewable energy should actually receive more spending. These options are the key to a better future. Too long have we as Americans been content with the present. It is now time to live up to our potential and look at the possibilities. So when President Obama finally agrees on his budget, I hope that it contains a mixture of reason to solve our problems and passion to fuel our dreams.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Depressed? Get a Kangaroo!
At the advice of her depression therapist, Oklahoma native, Christie Carr began volunteering at a local animal sanctuary. Within a week, she began to nurse Irwin, a partially paralyzed kangaroo, back to health after an accident that had left the young animal with a fractured neck and severe brain trauma. As Carr slowly Irwin gain mobility, she developed a bond with the little animal and has now requested to keep him. The kangaroo's vet, Dr. Lesleigh Cash Warren, supports Carr caring for the animal especially since "he will require a lifetime of care and concern for his welfare. While local county officials are concerned with the possibility of the marsupial regaining full mobility which could be dangerous due the size of full grown kangaroos, many people in the community don't understand the reason for worry. Broken Arrow Nursing Home owner Joanna Cooper states that Carr has brought Irwin to visit the residents before and doesn't understand "people giving her problems when people have tiger and pit bulls."
After reading this article, I immediately wanted to throw my support behind Carr and Irwin. To me, it seemed alright for her to care for the animal since it was paralyzed and couldn't live without constant care. But the way this article is presented demonstrates interesting media trends. There is a definite bias to supporting Carr and virtually no report on the perspective of the opposing party. So I immediately feel inclined to sympathize with Carr because I don't know the other side of the story. I'm not necessarily saying that my mind has changed on supporting Carr and Irwin. Instead, I believe the media needs to present both sides of an argument fairly and without bias. And if the media is still unwilling to do, then people need to seek reports from the opposing views so they can better formulate their own opinions rather than be fed the media's bias.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42371459/ns/us_news-wonderful_world/
After reading this article, I immediately wanted to throw my support behind Carr and Irwin. To me, it seemed alright for her to care for the animal since it was paralyzed and couldn't live without constant care. But the way this article is presented demonstrates interesting media trends. There is a definite bias to supporting Carr and virtually no report on the perspective of the opposing party. So I immediately feel inclined to sympathize with Carr because I don't know the other side of the story. I'm not necessarily saying that my mind has changed on supporting Carr and Irwin. Instead, I believe the media needs to present both sides of an argument fairly and without bias. And if the media is still unwilling to do, then people need to seek reports from the opposing views so they can better formulate their own opinions rather than be fed the media's bias.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42371459/ns/us_news-wonderful_world/
Friday, March 25, 2011
"Day of Rage"
The eyes of all nations are fixed on the growing turmoil in the Middle East. And what's most ironic is that this Friday, the Muslim day of prayer, protests and displeasure with the current regimes has reached a pinnacle. In Yemen, pressure from the masses has forced long time President Ali Abdullah Saleh to capitulate and state his intentions to leave office when as soon as a stable transition can be reached. In Syria, troops fired on protesters who had set a bronze statue of the late president aflame causing thousands to retaliate against government backers. Bahrain has imposed martial law to prevent protesters from furthering inciting revolt against the ruling Al Khalifa family. Even stable Saudi Arabia, saw protests calling for the release political prisoners and an end to Sunni discrimination against Shiites.
It seems we in the West are now witnessing what could be the greatest series of revolutions since the 19th century. Corrupt and idle regimes have long exploited and treated their citizens with carelessness. What is most interesting is how the current rulers are addressing these revolts. In the United States and other democratic nations, our leaders take dissent into account and work to create compromises that satisfy the people. We usually don't think about our blessed circumstances on a daily basis because we have become so accustomed to them. In our society, the people rule the nation through the right to vote. Conversely these Middle Eastern dictators and monarchs have used heavy handed tactics to deal with the displeasure of their citizens. This demonstrates differences in values of communication between our two cultures. Whereas the West takes into account opinions of the people and uses non-threatening, non-offensive language to address issues concerning the people, those in power in the Middle East have used more aggressive words and brutal tactics to deal with dissent. In short, we should be glad that at least the rhetoric of our leaders shows us they care about our well-being.
It seems we in the West are now witnessing what could be the greatest series of revolutions since the 19th century. Corrupt and idle regimes have long exploited and treated their citizens with carelessness. What is most interesting is how the current rulers are addressing these revolts. In the United States and other democratic nations, our leaders take dissent into account and work to create compromises that satisfy the people. We usually don't think about our blessed circumstances on a daily basis because we have become so accustomed to them. In our society, the people rule the nation through the right to vote. Conversely these Middle Eastern dictators and monarchs have used heavy handed tactics to deal with the displeasure of their citizens. This demonstrates differences in values of communication between our two cultures. Whereas the West takes into account opinions of the people and uses non-threatening, non-offensive language to address issues concerning the people, those in power in the Middle East have used more aggressive words and brutal tactics to deal with dissent. In short, we should be glad that at least the rhetoric of our leaders shows us they care about our well-being.
Friday, March 18, 2011
BI-WINNING!
When asked by interviewer Andrea Canning on whether or not he was bi-polar, Charlie Sheen defiantly replied that he was in fact "bi-winning." Charlie's life has long been under the microscope. His father, Martin Sheen, is a highly regarded actor and much has been expected out of his talented son. However, unlike his father's clean-cut persona, Charlie has long flirted with the bad boy style of living including drugs and wild parties. Regardless of his faults, no one can deny Charlie's acting talent as his role in Two and a Half Men led it being the most popular sitcom for a good portion of the last decade.
Charlie Sheen has long had issues regarding drug addiction and his excessive lifestyle. Most recently he served a sentence in drug rehab late in 2010. Immediately after he finished his sentence, Charlie began to attack the creator of Two and a Half Men while demanding a raise to $3 million per episode. As of this moment, Charlie has been fired from the show, has a restraining order against his twin sons, and has two live-in girlfriends that he calls his "goddesses." And now he has begun a nationwide tour called "Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth" which will just feature him sitting a chair talking, telling jokes, and just being Charlie.
Everyone who pays attention to the news knows what's going on with Charlie Sheen. Some think he's despicable, some think he's hilarious, and pretty much everyone thinks he's a loon. However, this says a lot about the state of the American youth because how much we pay attention to this nutcase. In the recent video project that we watched in class that showed how little we know about our own government, it seems rather pathetic that in general, we would rather pay attention to the rants and raves of Charlie Sheen than the state of affairs in American economics and policy. Why should we be spending money on watching a lunatic with diarrhea of the mouth sit in a chair talk about himself when we could be sending it to the Japanese tsunami victim? And I don't believe anyone in this class would rather see Charlie than help Japan but I believe that as a whole the American people can do the right thing and not give Mr Sheen what he wants... Your attention.
Charlie Sheen has long had issues regarding drug addiction and his excessive lifestyle. Most recently he served a sentence in drug rehab late in 2010. Immediately after he finished his sentence, Charlie began to attack the creator of Two and a Half Men while demanding a raise to $3 million per episode. As of this moment, Charlie has been fired from the show, has a restraining order against his twin sons, and has two live-in girlfriends that he calls his "goddesses." And now he has begun a nationwide tour called "Charlie Sheen Live: My Violent Torpedo of Truth" which will just feature him sitting a chair talking, telling jokes, and just being Charlie.
Everyone who pays attention to the news knows what's going on with Charlie Sheen. Some think he's despicable, some think he's hilarious, and pretty much everyone thinks he's a loon. However, this says a lot about the state of the American youth because how much we pay attention to this nutcase. In the recent video project that we watched in class that showed how little we know about our own government, it seems rather pathetic that in general, we would rather pay attention to the rants and raves of Charlie Sheen than the state of affairs in American economics and policy. Why should we be spending money on watching a lunatic with diarrhea of the mouth sit in a chair talk about himself when we could be sending it to the Japanese tsunami victim? And I don't believe anyone in this class would rather see Charlie than help Japan but I believe that as a whole the American people can do the right thing and not give Mr Sheen what he wants... Your attention.
Friday, March 4, 2011
No Go on No-Fly Zone Over Libya
Following the trend of civil unrest across the Middle East during the past month, Libya is facing the possibility of a government upheaval as rebels clash with the long-time dictator Moammar Kadafi. Facing international pressure to relinquish his power, Kadafi has instead elected to stand firm against the recent uprising. The Obama administration has made it clear that "all options are on the table" to remove Kadafi, but states an unwillingness to impose a no-fly zone over the embroiled state. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said that a no-fly zone would be a major effort that could be interpreted as an attack on the Arab state. However, many in Congress have embraced the prospect of a no-fly zone. Senator John Kerry called for American action to prevent Kadafi from bringing further harm to his people. Republicans have also endorsed the idea saying it gives the U.S. a way to "project power without getting engaged on the ground." President Obama is being criticized over the disconnect between what he says his administration supports and what actions he is willing to take to remove Kadafi.
This is an excellent opportunity for President Obama to take a definitive stance on a foreign issue. As Americans, we strive to live by the ideals of freedom and democracy. It is then hypocritical to ignore the plight of the Libyan people under Kadafi. As he kills his own countrymen, should we as Americans intervene? While there are many complicated questions to be answered such as setting the stage for further revolution across the Middle East, sending our servicemen off on another war, or protecting our supply of oil, President Obama needs to back up his strong words with strong actions. If he has allied himself to the Libyan public rather than Kadafi, it is time for President Obama to give the people American support. It is clear now that removing Kadafi from power will take more than negotiation and sanctions. The U.S. can at the very least threaten a no-fly zone to persuade Kadafi to step down. This is an important moment in President's Obama first term as he has to show his support for the masses rather than those entrenched in power.
This is an excellent opportunity for President Obama to take a definitive stance on a foreign issue. As Americans, we strive to live by the ideals of freedom and democracy. It is then hypocritical to ignore the plight of the Libyan people under Kadafi. As he kills his own countrymen, should we as Americans intervene? While there are many complicated questions to be answered such as setting the stage for further revolution across the Middle East, sending our servicemen off on another war, or protecting our supply of oil, President Obama needs to back up his strong words with strong actions. If he has allied himself to the Libyan public rather than Kadafi, it is time for President Obama to give the people American support. It is clear now that removing Kadafi from power will take more than negotiation and sanctions. The U.S. can at the very least threaten a no-fly zone to persuade Kadafi to step down. This is an important moment in President's Obama first term as he has to show his support for the masses rather than those entrenched in power.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
U.S. Army, The Senate, and Psy-Ops
According to an article published in the most recent edition of Rolling Stone magazine, the U.S. Army deployed a "psychological operations" team to convince individual members of Congress to support increased military spending and troop deployments. According to Lt. Colonel Michael Holmes,the goal of psy-ops (as it is called in the military) is "to play with people's head's, to get the enemy to behave the way we want them to behave." For Lt. Colonel Holmes, the problem was that your fellow citizens should not be considered your enemies. "I'm prohibited from doing that to our own people. When you ask me to try to use these skills on senators and congressman, you're crossing a line." Heading up this operation was Lt. General William Caldwell, who is in charge of training Afghan troops. The targeted senators included John McCain, Joe Lieberman, Jack Reed, Al Franken, and Carl Levin as well as Admiral Mike Mullen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
What's interesting about this breaking story is that it shows the darker side of rhetoric at work. Psy-ops call for manipulation of the audience through propaganda, preying on doubts or fears, and threatening messages. We tend to cast a blind eye toward such tactics in war zones because it is yet another instrument that will aid our troops in goal that is set before them. However, U.S. law prohibits the military from using psy-ops on Americans. A veteran member of a psy-ops team told Rolling Stone, "Everyone in the psy-ops, intel... know you're not supposed to target Americans. It's what you learn on day one." While strong-arming and bargaining is commonplace in both Houses of Congress, the use of extreme style of manipulation is quite concerning. Is the War in Afghanistan in such dire straits that the leading commanders would endorse hostile tactics to convince Congress to increase military spending? Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is an honorable charge but such disparaging news casts a poor reflection on those who lead our noble troops in war.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41753749/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/
What's interesting about this breaking story is that it shows the darker side of rhetoric at work. Psy-ops call for manipulation of the audience through propaganda, preying on doubts or fears, and threatening messages. We tend to cast a blind eye toward such tactics in war zones because it is yet another instrument that will aid our troops in goal that is set before them. However, U.S. law prohibits the military from using psy-ops on Americans. A veteran member of a psy-ops team told Rolling Stone, "Everyone in the psy-ops, intel... know you're not supposed to target Americans. It's what you learn on day one." While strong-arming and bargaining is commonplace in both Houses of Congress, the use of extreme style of manipulation is quite concerning. Is the War in Afghanistan in such dire straits that the leading commanders would endorse hostile tactics to convince Congress to increase military spending? Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces is an honorable charge but such disparaging news casts a poor reflection on those who lead our noble troops in war.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41753749/ns/world_news-south_and_central_asia/
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Google Parisian Love Commercial
Today in Rhetoric and Civic Life, we watched several speeches and brainstormed various analytical words. And as usual, we watched an example of rhetoric at work. But today's example is unique in that I instantly recognized it even though I had seen only once before. It was the Google commercial that aired during Super Bowl XLIV. The advertisement is only 52 seconds but in that short span of time, the commercial manages to create something memorable.
The very first moment of the commercial is a piano key played to the pulse of a flashing cursor. It seems so subtle yet it has an incredible effect. The simultaneous flash of the cursor and the piano note makes an audio and visual connection. It causes the viewer to unintentionally focus on the music because of the initial steady pulse. So as the viewer is listening to the commercial, the music begins to the affect how you view the commercial. The music starts of slowly but still keeps its initial steady beat. Gradually the music builds toward a climax and then tapers off as the commercial concludes. The visuals of the commercial are intensified by the music as the search bar seems to be telling a story. Each entry identifies with stages of a love story that build to marriage. By effectively controlling the viewer/listener's ear, Google makes the commercial more memorable.
Visuals omitted from the commercial also serve a purpose. Throughout the entire commercial, the only indicators of a love story occurring are the search bar entries and the voices in the commercial background. There is no depiction of a young student wooing a fair, French girl. Instead, the relationship between these two lovers is mostly left to the imagination of the viewer. It allows the viewer to insert themselves into the story making it more personal and memorable at the same time. (I remember the first time I saw the commercial, I said to myself, "Sign me up for studying in France!") Though at first it seems cliche, the universal nature of the story is what makes it so identifiable with the viewer.
The very first moment of the commercial is a piano key played to the pulse of a flashing cursor. It seems so subtle yet it has an incredible effect. The simultaneous flash of the cursor and the piano note makes an audio and visual connection. It causes the viewer to unintentionally focus on the music because of the initial steady pulse. So as the viewer is listening to the commercial, the music begins to the affect how you view the commercial. The music starts of slowly but still keeps its initial steady beat. Gradually the music builds toward a climax and then tapers off as the commercial concludes. The visuals of the commercial are intensified by the music as the search bar seems to be telling a story. Each entry identifies with stages of a love story that build to marriage. By effectively controlling the viewer/listener's ear, Google makes the commercial more memorable.
Visuals omitted from the commercial also serve a purpose. Throughout the entire commercial, the only indicators of a love story occurring are the search bar entries and the voices in the commercial background. There is no depiction of a young student wooing a fair, French girl. Instead, the relationship between these two lovers is mostly left to the imagination of the viewer. It allows the viewer to insert themselves into the story making it more personal and memorable at the same time. (I remember the first time I saw the commercial, I said to myself, "Sign me up for studying in France!") Though at first it seems cliche, the universal nature of the story is what makes it so identifiable with the viewer.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Obama's Visit to PSU
Yesterday President Barack Obama spoke about his initiatives in the field of clean energy research before a crowd of students, faculty, and community members in Penn State's Rec Hall. This was a part of his visit to the university to observe ongoing projects related to energy-efficiency.
President Obama's speech was entirely focused on how to improve the manner in which the United States develops and uses energy. However, despite such seemingly dull topic, President Obama was effectively able to captivate his audience. His speech began with talk about the Super Bowl to flatter a concentrated Steeler community found in Pennsylvania. The crowd immediately warmed up to this appeal and applause was heard throughout the arena. President Obama also appealed the pathos of the audience in another manner by complimenting Coach Joe Paterno on his incredible 400+ career wins. By referring to these football teams during his speech, President Obama connected with his audience early on which would cause them to listen more intently to his proposed agenda.
Aside from appealing to passions such as football teams, President Obama encouraged everyone in the audience to take control of their work and take pride in what you do as a student or researcher. He referred several times to winning the future but then explained that such change could only be achieved through hard work and determination. President Obama called for students to be proud of their potential and to work to achieve because the world is becoming very competitive now. His words of encouragement that young people take control of their own destinies and work to change the world for the better received positive reception because of the challenge issued to work to improve our country and our way of life.
President Obama is a master of captivating his audience. He speaks with authority but he also speaks with humility. Whenever he opens his mouth to say anything, you can be sure that everyone will listen to what our President has to say.
President Obama's speech was entirely focused on how to improve the manner in which the United States develops and uses energy. However, despite such seemingly dull topic, President Obama was effectively able to captivate his audience. His speech began with talk about the Super Bowl to flatter a concentrated Steeler community found in Pennsylvania. The crowd immediately warmed up to this appeal and applause was heard throughout the arena. President Obama also appealed the pathos of the audience in another manner by complimenting Coach Joe Paterno on his incredible 400+ career wins. By referring to these football teams during his speech, President Obama connected with his audience early on which would cause them to listen more intently to his proposed agenda.
Aside from appealing to passions such as football teams, President Obama encouraged everyone in the audience to take control of their work and take pride in what you do as a student or researcher. He referred several times to winning the future but then explained that such change could only be achieved through hard work and determination. President Obama called for students to be proud of their potential and to work to achieve because the world is becoming very competitive now. His words of encouragement that young people take control of their own destinies and work to change the world for the better received positive reception because of the challenge issued to work to improve our country and our way of life.
President Obama is a master of captivating his audience. He speaks with authority but he also speaks with humility. Whenever he opens his mouth to say anything, you can be sure that everyone will listen to what our President has to say.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
President Barack Obama State of the Union Address 2011
This past week, President Obama gave his annual State of the Union address. The overall theme of this year's speech was to begin to invest for a better tomorrow through education and providing for those hit hardest by the recession. Mr Obama used the phrase "win the future" multiple times throughout his speech and identified our situation as similar to that of the early stages of the Space Race which led to the US seizing opportunities to pioneer in the fields of science and technology.
Pertaining education, Mr Obama was enthusiastic that the US could reform how schools are set up so students get the most out of their classroom time. He encouraged parents to be involved in their children's schoolwork and to set limits on distractions such as TV and other electronics. By concentrating on improving education, Mr Obama receives support for his agenda because of his dedication to help students learn in a better environment.
Pertaining education, Mr Obama was enthusiastic that the US could reform how schools are set up so students get the most out of their classroom time. He encouraged parents to be involved in their children's schoolwork and to set limits on distractions such as TV and other electronics. By concentrating on improving education, Mr Obama receives support for his agenda because of his dedication to help students learn in a better environment.
Friday, January 21, 2011
JFK Inaugral Address Youbtube
I probably should've posted this yesterday but anyway here it is. Enjoy!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
JFK Inaugural Address
Well today was the fiftieth anniversary of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address. Though it is not necessarily a current event, I thought it would be interesting to try to note similarities and differences between Kennedy's speech and the speeches of modern-day politicians.
Kennedy was very effective at praising his audience which encouraged those that he spoke to listen to his message. He mentions several times that the generation of Americans alive now are unique and have a special destiny to promote freedom across the globe. When addressing global affairs, Kennedy offers a hand of peace to help establish cooperation across the world rather than take aggressive action when disputes occur. His messages are very encouraging and optimistic, making promises of goodwill and charity to assist those less fortunate than the United States.
Kennedy's mastery of positive rhetoric is very similar to the current president Barack Obama. Both put forth idealistic goals that challenge the better ideals of the American citizenry.
Kennedy was very effective at praising his audience which encouraged those that he spoke to listen to his message. He mentions several times that the generation of Americans alive now are unique and have a special destiny to promote freedom across the globe. When addressing global affairs, Kennedy offers a hand of peace to help establish cooperation across the world rather than take aggressive action when disputes occur. His messages are very encouraging and optimistic, making promises of goodwill and charity to assist those less fortunate than the United States.
Kennedy's mastery of positive rhetoric is very similar to the current president Barack Obama. Both put forth idealistic goals that challenge the better ideals of the American citizenry.
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