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• Describe the mythic theme for political speeches The Valiant Leader - does meritorious things - resort to public relation devices - legitimated by the power of his position (as a president) - cannot do any harm because it is his duty to stand up for the country - as such cannot be criticized In the long history fo the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility – I welcome it. -maximum danger is exaggerated, cause 1930s/1940s were more dangerous  - defend freedom – such wow, such braveness - to be granted – somebody of godlike status gives you something - I welcome it – instead of running away, he is so brave, so valiant he takes the challenge   "When I called our troops into action I did so with complete confidence in their courage and skills." (State of the Union, 2002)"...but some governments will be timid in the face of terror. And make no mistakes about it: If they do not act, America will." (State of the Union, 2002)
• Describe the mythic theme used in politics Conspiratorial Enemy Conspiratorial Enemy- evil empire (Soviet Union)- in charge of all the evil and any problems- strong enemy evokes strong unity- opposite of valiant leader- causes damage- endangers the freedom/peace of the world- continuously changing enemies A Valiant Leader must, of course, have a Conspirational Enemy to vanquish, else he or she will not have an occasion to display his or her courage.
• Describe the mystic theme used in politics United We Stand - everybody is following and supporting the president and his/her politics- creates powerful image of the country (military, economy, freedom, democracy...)- together as a country- leading position in the “free- western- world” "As we gather tonight, our nation is at war, our economy is in recession, and the civilized world faces unprecedent gangers. Yet, the state of the union has never been stronger." (State of the Union, 2002)"My fellow citizens, for the last nine days, the entire world has seen for itself the state of union, and it is strong." (State of the Union, 2001)
• Describe the mystic theme used in politics Valiant Leaders of the Past Valiant Leaders of the Past- president associates himself with the leaders of the past and continues their legacy- use of the rhetoric of the past- references to achievements of the forefathers- on-going legacy "History has called America and our allies to action, and it is both our responsibility and our privilege to fight freedom's fight." 8State of the Union, 2002)
• Describe the mystic theme used in politics Faithful Subjects Faithful subjects - references to God- executive of God- legacy is justified by God- references to bible and biblical figures "Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them." (State of the Union, 2001)"And finally, please continue praying for the victims of terror and their families, for those in uniformes and for our great country. Prayer has comforted us in sorrow and will help strengthen us for the journey ahead." (State of the Union, 2001)
• Describe the mystic theme used in politics War on poverty - poor people have privileges and can take part in society because of the capitalistic system- but at the same time they do suffer and the valiant leader sees that and grants them gates of opportunities- ambivalent image- the system and politics are not to blame "Americans who have lost their jobs need our help and I support extending unemployment benefits and direct assistance for health care coverage. Yet, American workers want more than unemployment checks they want a steady paycheck." (State of the Union, 2002)"Last year, some in this hall thought my tax relief plan was too small; some thought my tax relief plan was too big. But when the check arrived in the mail, most Americans thought tax relief was just about right." (State of the Union, 2002)
• Describe the mystic theme used in politics Free Enterprise System (Johnson) Free Enterprise System (Johnson) - the capitalist: hero who rebuilds a production line to create new jobs - the manager: big fellow who creates a business plan and is working day and night - the worker: automaton who works from 8 till 5 and has 37 sec. To put the number of rivets in the car, biggest achievements are a little bit of protection and coffee breaks- the government: regulates but is not in charge "They hate our freedoms; our freedom of religion, our freedom of speech, our freedom to vote and assemble and disagree with each other." (State of the Union, 2001)"I ask your continued participation and confidence in the American economy. Terrorists attacked a symbole of American prosperity; they did not touch its source." (State of the Union, 2001)
• Describe the mystic theme used in politics The Lazy poor We have never lost sight of our goal - in America in which every citizen shares all of the opportunities of his society, in which every man has a chance to advance his welfare to the limit of his abillity.  Poors are lazy, dont take opportunities and hang in the social welfare  Reliance on social welfare doesnt help poors to improve. 
• Biblical language in politics Powerful useage And so, my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. → Line appeals aesthetically → “that we associate the unusual deployment of verb, adverb, and accusative pronoun with biblical language and with eloquent oratory of the past, and we respond to the poetry of these associations.” Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. → creates an image of Kennedy (weak due to no experience, young age etc. fucked up by counter-campagnes during election) as Valiant Leader – someone who has great courage and is a potent leader. Achieves effect by asserting his courage, by placing himself in the same tradition as that of the Valiant Leader’s of the past, by associating himself with God’s work and by making an effort to establish the sort of relationship to the citizenry as is required of any Valiant Leader.  

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