Posted on 08/18/2002 5:18:22 PM PDT by Auntie Mame
Been there, done that.
Parked in the dam parking lot. Took the dam tour. Shopped in the dam gift store. All in all, had a dam good time!
birds of a feather flock together?????
RW9, perhaps your wakeup call has been explained!
To be more accurate, Matt's statement was posted "out of context." I made it clear in my second post that my comments were to be strictly taken in that light. The "out of context" quote portrayed Matt as advising a form of media apartheid on the abortion issue. I wish I'd heard the entire lecture - but I didn't - so I began not with flames, but with a pointed question. The answer to that pointed question - not Matt Lewis's statement - spawned the debate, so you are off the mark for your criticism here.
":Therefore, because you were not privey to ALLLLLL he had to say, the statement seemed out of line to you. I heard all the statementS about the subject, and I agree with MATT!!
If you read my posts carefully or completely, you would have realized that I prefaced my own remarks with that very sentiment. Still, the debate launched from RedWing's comments more than the Matt Lewis quote.
Thanks for being an adult about this.
Slip, I'd really be interested in your observations on the conference, things that stood out to you, interesting people you met, did you stay for the Sunday morning meeting? And if so, what your comments are about that meeting (I couldn't make it so it's killing me to have missed it). I think the wackos have left the building so it's safe again to speak your mind. ; - )
It's not engagement that bothers me ... it's marriage??
FRiva BUMP!
Thanks, you two, for all your efforts!
Congrats, bro!
Best Regards
If you're gonna post lengthy comments to other people's posts, you should at least read their posts in entirety.
I said: "To emulate Carville and Begala for their enthusiasm is fine. Carefully studying them as opponents is necessary."
The "frightening" thing was that that particular comment got ignored the first time too, evoking a deeper foray into the Nazi references.
Now back to our regularly scheduled discussion on the FRN conference.
How Audiences Rate You
Visual = 55%
Vocal = 33%
Words you speak = 7%
This helped me quite a bit. I've always been afraid to speak at FreeRepublic events because I thought I didn't have enough arguments to go around. LOL! This shows me that as long as you stay within your conservative realm, look presentable and have a pleasant speaking voice, you'll be a success!
I surely did like that one.
I'll send more of my little observations later on.
Visual = 55%
Vocal = 33%
Words you speak = 7%
I carefully noted the "commandments" of public speaking as well:
- Frame the debate.
- Know the difference between your immediate audience and your REAL audience, then tailor your message accordingly.
- Smile. Make eye contact.
- Don't say "Um." It is verbal static. People hate listening to static, and will do their best to tune it out.
- Don't point. It makes you look judgemental and severe.
- Target your specific message to your audience.
- Use repetition. Use repetition. Use repetition. Use repetition.
Did I mention "use repetition?"
Developing a Message Which Works
M=EC3
Message equals emotion X contrast X connection X credibility.
Emotion is important in politics. Moral outrage is the No. 1 dynamic in politics.
I think we as conservatives have not used the moral outrage and emotion angle enough in our local campaigns.
Are you saying that only women should have a say in abortion? That men have no rights as fathers nor any ethical lights as human beings by which to evaluate the morality of such a decision?
You took great notes!
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