Today's public figures

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  1. Crabtownboy Well-Known Member
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    “Today's public figures can no longer write their own speeches or books, and there is some evidence that they can't read them either. ” .

    Gore Vidal
     
    Crabtownboy, Nov 28, 2015
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  2. Salty 20,000 Posts Club
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    That cant - too much fact checking to do .....
     
    Salty, Nov 28, 2015
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    Boy, who writes yours?
     
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    Well, that really depends on which world leaders you are talking about. Also, political administrations are a group effort writing your own speech is very time-consuming especially for a leader who has to make fast decisions everyday. You know what, I just find this quote very ignorant when separated from it's context. Gore Vidal is a great writer.
     
    ApollotheBrave, Nov 29, 2015
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  5. heisrisen Active Member

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    Great quote! So true!
     
    heisrisen, Nov 29, 2015
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