Upcoming topic: Barak Obama will give weekly addresses to public?
Can anyone say Franklin Delanor Roosevelt and Fireside Chats? “Sometimes beginning his talks with “Good evening, friends”, Roosevelt urged listeners to have faith in the banks and to support his New Deal measures. The “fireside chats” were considered enormously successful and attracted more listeners than the most popular radio shows during the “Golden Age of Radio.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireside_chats).” We all know that FDR’s Fireside Chats were a way in which the American public could feel connected and informed about what was going on in the Presidential administration.
Obama’s attempt at this is presented in his weekly online/radio addresses to the nation. I really think that he should continue to present these videos (that are easy to find on good old YouTube!) to the public. For example, sometimes a State of the Union may be seen as too formal and hard to understand for a good majority of American citizens. Perhaps allowing the American people in on weekly issues, and only taking up a few minutes of their time, will create a positive attitude toward President Obama’s policy. As well as this, it makes Obama look good. It adds to his likeable image, and charisma. Definetly a smart move for his administration — if the President can seem “buddy buddy” with his public.
Anyways, I was interested in taking a look at some of the past weekly addresses and can confirm that Obama sounds intelligent and seems put together. It assures me that maybe, (against my will), with him as our President, at least the public will think of him in a positive light. Can’t wait to see what his approval ratings will be after the first few months of him in the oval office!
Until next time… Go Team America!
