Bush on a Patriotic Election without Representation

For Immediate Release
November 1, 2008

Audio
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This Tuesday is Election Day. After months of spirited debate and vigorous campaigning, the time has come for Americans to make important decisions about our Nation's future. I encourage all Americans to go to the polls and vote.

Election season brings out the spirit of competition between our political parties, and that competition is an essential part of a healthy democracy. But as the campaigns come to a close, Republicans, Democrats, and independents can find common ground on at least one point: Our system of representative democracy is one of America's greatest strengths.

The United States was founded on the belief that all men are created equal. Every Election Day, millions of Americans of all races, religions, and backgrounds step into voting booths throughout the Nation. Whether they are rich or poor, old or young, each of them has an equal share in choosing the path that our country will take. And every ballot they cast is a reminder that our founding principles are alive and well.

Voting is one of the great privileges of American citizenship, and it has always required brave defenders. As you head to the polls next week, remember the sacrifices that have been made by generations of Americans in uniform to preserve our way of life. From Bunker Hill to Baghdad, the men and women of American Armed Forces have been devoted guardians of our democracy. All of us owe them and their families a special debt of gratitude on Election Day.

Americans should also remember the important example that our elections set throughout the world. Young democracies from Georgia and Ukraine to Afghanistan and Iraq can look to the United States for proof that self-government can endure. And nations that still live under tyranny and oppression can find hope and inspiration in our commitment to liberty.

For more than two centuries, Americans have demonstrated the ability of free people to choose their own leaders. Our Nation has flourished because of its commitment to trusting the wisdom of our citizenry. In this year's election, we will see this tradition continue. And we will be reminded once again that we are blessed to live in a free nation guided by the will of the people.

Thank you for listening.

Commentary:
Unlike the radio address that Bush gave today, they are similar to ones that former US President’s have gave in the past especially in time’s of war, during the Great Depression, etc; when the President at that particular time felt, the US was in serious troubles.

Usually also, while they where trying to get the country to rally around them with these types of speeches; in the majority of cases, it was a failure and the president for lack of better explanation, stood alone.

Furthermore, what brings this also to mind is the tone of Bush’s voice in giving this speech; which was more monotone, without enthusiasm. While some former President’s did try to appear with enthusiasm, there was always certain tone’s missing from the voice structure.

How people speak reflects with many factors, in this particular case; words without true meaning. Just like the child that has to read a book report in front of the class and really either do not care or wish too. Another example that comes to mind, is a naughty child having to face the parent wondering what the fallout will be or punishment.

As in this case, Bush probably knows as a president he has failed on all front’s and has lashed out on too many front’s both domestic and globally, to waiting for the chicken to come home to roost on his head; to laying the preverbal egg, with the ever surmountable anger not just in the US, but globally.

Probably, Bush is waiting to further see, the extreme irate crowd coming towards him with the burning torches scenario; which seems to come to not just my mind, but other people's mind's lately. Which again, is reminiscent of the French Revolution(1789–1799) or from and old black and white Frankenstein movie; which if I remember correctly, was in 1931, with Boris Karloff.