Differences words can make and how they are spoken
7 vs. 36
In his op-ed piece in The Sunday New York Times (October-19-2009) U2 front man Bono quoted from President Obama ‘s speech to the United Nations in September.
“We will support the Millennium Development Goals, and approach next year’s summit with a global plan to make them a reality. And we will set our sights on the eradication of extreme poverty in our time.”
He went further to say
“But for me, these 36 words are why I believe Mr. Obama could well be a force for peace and prosperity — if the words signal action”
What he is saying here is if President Obama follows in action what he says in words he will be a positive force worldwide toward easing hunger and peace.
Now contrast those 36 words with the 12 words President Bush (II) gave in 2001
“You're either with us or against us in the fight against terror.”
Do you see a difference one is Hopeful, Enlightening and Optimistic the other is Arrogant, Confrontational and In your Face. When I speak with some about the problems that President Bush caused I am told “President Bush in on longer in office leave him out of this” They are correct he is no longer in office. But the problems and bitterness toward the United States he caused did not end with his leaving office they continue and will take time to overcome. I feel a lot better with Hopeful, Enlightening and Optimistic over Arrogant, Confrontational and In your Face.