unique
1mo ago
I agree with your take wholeheartedly. Forward leaning governement investments in technology, education and science produced a lot of the prosperity that we currently enjoy in the USA. Seeing these things dismantled over a quasi-religious dispute is disheartening to say the least.
unique
1mo ago
This trend applies to state budgets too. Here in MA our largest line item will soon be home healthcare for the elderly. This program is a triple FU to young people between the wealth transfer from young to old, the way it keeps housing resources tied up in an inefficient manner, and the pitiful wages being paid out to the PCA workers themselves.
Cutting it, or even reducing its growth is politically impossible. The media coverage of even feeble efforts to rein in the spending has been viscious.
Other comments have already touched on what to say, but I think the most underrated and under practiced aspect of speechcraft is intonation and annunciation.
Think of your voice as a musical instrument. Consider singing lessons if you've never taken any. Playing wind blown instruments can also be helpful. Practice opening your throat, lifting your chin and pressing the words out with your diaphragm. Avoid monotone. Practice punchy delivery and learn to get visibly worked up when you're driving home an argument. Listen to the great audio book readers and podcast hosts for exemplars.
Humans are simple creatures. We respond to an excellent delivery in a visceral way. I would focus on this aspect until you master it before worrying about the other aspects. A sloppy speach with excellent delivery is better than a great speach and a poor delivery.
If you have the patience and willingness to deal with Facebook marketplace you could get a used herman miller mirra at this price point.
More options
Context Copy link