Linguistic characteristics of George W. Bush's presidential speeches

¶ … portraying an analysis of the speaking style of George Bush

Executive Review

The objective of this paper is merely to collect a number of speeches by George W. Bush so as to analyze the particular features and characteristics of his respective speaking style, delivery Etc.

The significance of the presidential speeches of George W. Bush is rendered rather unsurprising when considering the circumstances leading to each speech. Take into consideration, for instance, the fact that the inevitable undermining of the political system (s) of the United States of America is the prime reason the leader is viewed with doubt and yet awe for since the execution of the gruesome terrorist attacks conducted against the U.S. On the 11th of September, 2001, it an obstacle that George Bush encountered within an exceptionally immature phase of his presidency, Bush has at times said things that enraged the world even as they acknowledge the strength of his decisions.

Introducing the relevance of the lingual characteristics of an orator

This is emphasized even further when considering the global stance that the U.S. has secured for itself in as much as incepting and adhering to the War on Terrorism. Thus speaking, we will now address the features and characteristics of the lingual inclinations of the contemporaneous president of the United States of America, George W. Bush. Before addressing the lingual inclinations of George Bush, however, it would be essential for us to consider what exactly can be evaluated as being representative of effectual orator skills. It is important for the [respective] orator to present his/her ideas via speech that is not too complex, grammatically, but yet technical enough to assuage any uncertainties in concert to the orators lack of expertise.

This, moreover, is something that would be especially instrumental when pondering a position as esteemed and relevant as that of a king, president or emperor. This is since it is of utmost importance that the respective audiences are completely comprehensive as well as trusting in regard to the ideas being presented and the propositions being asserted. This is something that would apply with exceptional strength to the role that George W. Bush finds himself in as president of the United States of America. Considering the conflicting state that the internal affairs of the U.S. is contemporarily caught within, moreover, it would be relevant to consider that oratorical skills of a leader of such a state would undoubtedly require exceptional assertion and diplomacy.

Getting into the nitty-gritty's of the traits of Bush's speech

Bush stressed upon the notion that the war on terror involved Saddam Hussein as a result of the 'nature of Saddam Hussein, the history of Saddam Hussein, and his willingness to terrorize himself' (George W. Bush, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2003). Moreover, in another apparent bid to justify his actions concerning the war on terrorism, Bush took to espousing the economic debilitation of the U.S. In a manner not all that supportive to his position. 'The attacks on our country affected our economy. Corporate scandals affected the confidence of people and therefore affected the economy. My decision on Iraq this kind of march to war, affected the economy (Russert, 2004). He also asserted, moreover, that there is 'no such thing necessarily in a dictatorial regime of iron-clad absolutely solid evidence.

The evidence I had was the best possible evidence that he had a weapon' (Russert, 2004). In spite of this all, however, it would be relevant to also acknowledge that there have been instances whereupon the president has appeared to surprisingly exhibit a modicum of sensibility and consideration. Take into consideration, for instance, the inspirationally motivating impact that he had on the crowds of with volunteers, firefighters, and police officers within the devastated New York area on the 14th of September, a mere three days following the attacks. Climbing to the top of a small pile of rubble and addressing the crowd (s) with his arm around a firefighter, Bush stated that 'America today is on bended knee in prayer for the people whose lives were lost here, for the workers who work here, for the families who mourn' (George W. Bush, 2001).

Ending with the assertion that the 'nation sends its love and compassion to everybody who is here' (George W. Bush, 2001), the uplifting impact that this speech had on the crowds of volunteers as well as the nation as a whole was considerably effectual. It is quite apparent, thus speaking, that the issues of terrorism, its apprehension and the economy are the most frequently addressed by the president George W. Bush, and for obvious reasons too. It is, moreover, quite apparent when considering the features of the term of the president that he has, by now, had more than sufficient experience in regard to the economically debilitative impact of terrorism, and more importantly, the war on terrorism. The economic impact of the war on terrorism too, presents a significant issue that he has had exceptional experience with.

Conclusion

It would be conclusively relevant to acknowledge that his sense of goodwill, as was seen through the entirety or course of this particular speech turned out to be of extreme relevance to enhancing his position as perceived by his audience. It is quite apparent, thus speaking and considering all that has been said and discussed, that the linguistic inclinations of George W. Bush, as president of the U.S.A., are rather ineffectual. The relevance of this assertion, moreover, is made lucidly apparent when considering it in light of the quotes that have been excerpted from a number of his speeches. This is something that stands true in spite of the relative oratorical effectuality he achieved with his remarks to the volunteer workers on Ground Zero.

Bibliography [Annotated]

Lumpkin, Beverley. Everything old is new again. ABCnews.com. March, 2002. Accessed online on June 14, 2004 @ http://abcnews.go.com/sections/us/HallsOfJustice/hallsofjustice70.html critically focused website that particularly stresses upon the lingual inadequacy of George Bush

George W. Bush. [Presidential] Remarks to rescue workers in New York. September, 2001. Accessed online on June 14, 2004 @ http://www.nando.net/special_reports/terrorism/transcripts/story/79294p-1108713c.ht website that offers a transcript of the president's remarks to rescue workers at 'Ground Zero' in New York

George W. Bush, Grand Rapids, Mich., January 29, 2003. Bushisms. Accessed online on June 14, 2004 @ http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/blbushisms.htm website that offers a compilation of a plethora of ridiculous misnomers and errors in various speeches by Bush

Russert, Tim. Transcript of interview with President George W. Bush. Meet the Press. February 8, 2004. NBC News. Accessed online on June 14, 2004 @ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4179618/

An interview with the president that delves into his initiatives and objectives in the wake of 9/11 and the Iraqi invasion by the U.S.

Lowry, R. Empty Powell. National Review Online. September, 2001

An article that critically espouses particular inconsistencies within the entire framework supporting the war on terrorism

Herrick, J.A. The history and theory of rhetoric (2nd ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon. 2001.

A highly relevant ands instrumental piece of work in concern to the art and theory of rhetoric and how they came to exist as they contemporaneously do.