Choose Your Words Wisely: Obama's Oval Office speech: BP Oil Spill (SGO)

This segment of Steve's Grammatical Observations focuses on the words Obama used to describe the oil spill to the nation last week.
See the Steve's Grammar DEMO REEL and links to other episodes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWtk1JtCnls

Rachel Maddow's "Fake Presidential" Oval Office Speech (FULL): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kax29CwH810&feature=autofb

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[19Excel]

Why doesn't this have more views?! It's so refreshing to hear someone speak with such insight. Great choice of words and music throughout the entire video. Very well put together.

[Plomomedia]

@19Excel hey thanks :) - i think the music was too loud in the mix.

[StationaryTransient]

Is that a vape on your desk?

[Plomomedia]

@StationaryTransient my subtle endorsement. :)

[acromel]

Excellent observations. Obama's language was rather cheap - and emotive. Either it's just clumsy or calculated. Neither bodes well.

The situation is bound to evoke emotions but the response must be rational and scientific. There is neither intent nor attack; it's a natural substance in an unwanted location.

It's not helped by your country's media, most of whom sound like they're talking to children.

America: redefining hyperbole hourly!

Very impressed with Maddow.

[acromel]

@Plomomedia That's why it's so commonly misused, it sounds like a good fit.

It's refers to arguing for a conclusion that has already been assumed in the premise.

Eg. "We know God exists because we can see the perfect order of his creation, an order which demonstrates supernatural intelligence in its design."

It's logical nonsense. Nothing has been proved - simply assumed.

The question being begged is `what is the evidence for that claim`, or an assumption that begs to be challenged.

[williamhtrice]

This deserves many more views than it has. Incredibly well observed and conveyed.

[paulineprojectlove]

You are a friggin' genius, man. We need more smart people like you.  Excellent work!!!

[acromel]

@homeoftheherder Ah, interesting, that's a term I hadn't heard of before. Those darn Greeks: they thought of everything :o)

[homeoftheherder]

I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore!

[homeoftheherder]

@acromel That's a 'teleological' argument ;-)

[roseapple73]

Informative :)

[qkcxv]

Ahhh! I love that you care; and that you have the time and energy to "share your care" on youtube, whilst I get back from work and have only the energy to watch your efforts. Thanks. The beard is good too :)

[nickeldog12]

great choice of music with deadmau5