30-06-2012, 07:03 AM
Magda Hassan Wrote:Adele Edisen Wrote:Kennedy, politician that he was, had to tread carefully in speaking about peace and liberation of the colonial peoples in order to win the votes he needed to win. In those days to speak of equality for minorities and women (democratic views) immediately labeled one as a "communist". You had to be there to understand this; we had to sign 'loyalty oaths', believe it or not. Kennedy had a public persona to win votes, and a private view based on his extensive understanding of world history and his experiences and personal convictions, and his vision for America and the world. It's important not to confuse the two.Thanks for this reminder of how things were Adele. Well worth remembering. I remember hearing that for the Nixon - Kennedy tv debate, beside the us of tv make up, he had made himself seem far stronger on communism than Nixon whose persona was linked far more closely to that subject. Nixon was left floundering and meekly agreeing since all the bombast and wind had been taken out of his sails.
Adele
Your memory is very good about that debate. Kennedy appeard to be the stronger contender compared to Nixon, and it boosted his image as a leader.
(And he was more clean-shaven.)
Adele