Posted on 04/25/2013 9:34:30 AM PDT by mbarker12474
Carl Sagan can’t count that high.
Had to mute the sound about 2 sentences into Obama’s self-adoration proclamation. A scent of sulfur was in the air.
How long was the speech?
He usually runs at about three “I’s” per minute.
So, just do the math and avoid the pain of watching.
Using my formula in post #23 that would indicate an 8 or 9 minute speech.
Was I close?
You are spot on. I’m shocked he didn’t take two hours.
1143 words (did not read speech, just used microsoft works)
Para 1: “To President and Mrs. Bush... Michelle and I are honored ....
Para 2: [none]
Para 3: .... The last time we all got together was just before I took office and I needed that.....
Para 4: ... felt the enormous weight on their shoulders and for me, ....
Para 5: The first thing I found at the desk the day I took office was .... For he knew that I would...
Para 6: .... And what I know is true about President Bush, and I hope....
Para 7: [none]
Para 8: I bet that went over great with Barbara.....
Para 9: [none]
Para 10: [none]
Para 11: .... I’m hopeful that this year, with the help of ...
Para 12: [none]
Para 13: [none]
Para 14: ... That’s what the leaders with whom I share this stage have all done. That’s what.... That’s why I’m honored to be ....
Para 15: [none]
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