I think this speech involved a fitting response. A fitting response is a response that fits the situation. I think this speech is a successful fitting response due to the fact that he acknowledged the affair and apologized for his behavior. I also think this involves eloquence which involves the delivery of the speech that can enhance ones ethos. The speech involved pitch, pace, volume, gestures and eye contact which lead the audience to see what kind of person the speaker is and how he or she feels about the situation. Sanford was very emotional during his speech and I saw that he knew what mistakes he has made, which lead me to see his character.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford Admits to Affair
The article titled "South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford" discussed South Carolina's governor Mark Sanford admitted to an affair and resigned his position as chair of the Republican Governor's Association. Stanford stated at a conference at the state capital in Columbia South Carolina, "I have been unfaithful to my wife. I developed a relationship with what started out as a dear, dear friend from Argentina" Sanford was emotional an people said he was rambling. Sanford also stated, "I'm a bottom line kind of guy I'm just gonna lay it out. It's gonna hurt and I'm going to let the chips fall where they may" "I've let down a lot of people, and that's the bottom line." The article the went on with apologies to his staff and everyone who believed in him.
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I liked this article. I thought this whole thing was a joke and was pointless for the governor to get involved in. Using a private jet to fly to Argentina. Your a United States Governor. The thing was did he think he wasn't gonna get caught. We talked about Bill Clinton in class, at least if anything he was discrete about it. Good topic thought!
ReplyDeleteI agree that Governor Sanford’s admitting to the affair was indeed a fitting response. After the blow up with Clinton a few years back, I feel as though all politicians have learned that the best response is to admit it and try to move on. Because he later goes on to apologize to all of his family and supporters, I am sure there is some bolstering as well. Stating a few positive things he has been working on or plans to continue with would be a go would to state, “yes, I messed up, but look at the good things I want to do still.” Overall, I do believe that he made the right choice, or fitting response, to admit to his unfaithful acts.
ReplyDeletep.s. If they wouldn’t cheat in the first place, there would be no issues to begin with! I cannot believe they haven’t learned from all of the examples in the past!
I read about this too. But the article I read was an interview with Sanford's ex wife. It made me sad. I was disgusted with his actions. He more than abused his power as a United States governor. He was crazy to think he would not be found out especially since he was a famous politician with a wife and kids who was making frequent trips to Argentina. It looked suspicious. However, at least he admitted it, instead of lying to Americans like former President clinton did years ago. I also though what he gave was a fitting response, but I don't excuse his wrong actions.
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