Political Reversals
Read this before listening: A note regarding reverse speech audio samples.
The next two reversals have to do with President Bush's self image. Here he explains that he does not use email. But why? His unconscious tells us he doesn't have to because "he is Yoda." Perhaps Mr. Bush is a Star Wars fan.
- Forward:
- I don't email.
- Reverse:
- I am Yoda
Mr. Bush has stated publicly that he speaks to God and receives answers. Does he believe this? His speech reversals indicates that he does.
- Forward:
- Previous Presidents have used the same constitutional authority that I have.
- Reverse:
- Business of Savior
His public statements are optimistic but in reverse there is a pessimistic undercurrent.
- Forward:
- Americans are bound together by our shared ideals.
- Reverse:
- Saw another shroud but they deny it was their karma
- Forward:
- We've seen hard days and setbacks.
- Reverse:
- Sad lessons
- Forward:
- The goals for this country are peace in the world.
- Reverse:
- Sorrow in it
- Forward:
- West Point has given you the skills you will need in Afganistan and Iraq.
- Reverse:
- The sick wolf with evil went
This is a congruent statement referring to Tony Blair and the recovery in Iraq.
- Forward:
- He talked about the reconstruction efforts that are beginning to take hold.
- Reverse:
- Yes, we need the British
- Forward:
- This recovery will take years.
- Reverse:
- Yes, but we're workers
These statements are somewhat less congruent.
- Forward:
- Trust the American people when it comes to making rational healthcare decisions for them and their families.
- Reverse:
- If you overpass the Senate
- Forward:
- Proud of the Mexican people for conducting an election that is open and honest.
- Reverse:
- Sit on it
The President speaks about his new tax program.
- Forward:
- We doubled the child tax credit.
- Reverse:
- It'll bite you
- Forward:
- And the economic growth by tax cuts has helped reduce the deficit.
- Reverse:
- It's a fad
- Forward:
- We cut taxes on small business.
- Reverse:
- Sends a bomb
Is Newt Gingrich really afraid we are headed towards World War Three? Based on this conversation with Matt Lauer, it would seem so.
- Forward:
- I believe if you take all of the countries I just listed, that you've been covering, put'em on a map, look at all the different connectivity, you'd have to say to yourself, "This is in fact World War Three."
- Reverse:
- Heat of this panic I'm afraid of all
- Forward:
- We are for Israel and the Lebanese government
- Reverse:
- I've seen the battle and they all see arrow for you
- Forward:
- If one morning there is a ship sitting in New York Harbor
- Reverse:
- You don't know fate
- Forward:
- Plotting to destroy the tunnels of New York
- Reverse:
- We've lost an ocean, Bush. Get out.
One of the allegations concerning Congressman Tom Delay revolved around his accepting favors from gambling interests. Here, during his farewell address, he unconsciously confirms the change.
- Forward:
- For the past 21 years as your congressman, it has been an incredible honor to represent the citizens of the 22nd district
- Reverse:
- Your sin the casino
Ross Perot discussing the two party system. This reversal reveals the flaw as he sees it.
- Forward:
- The two political parties, Democrat and Republicans are bought and paid for.
- Reverse:
- Without the sacrament
Hillary Clinton when talking about the need for new leadership, her reversal offers a solution.
- Forward:
- Needed new leadership
- Reverse:
- I surely would fit in
Could this be her "note to self" on the expense of peace negotiations?
- Forward:
- The administration has worked closely with four successive Israeli Prime Ministers to further a comprehensive peace agreement.
- Reverse:
- It's not your pocket
George Bush, Sr. Waffles for everyone!
- Forward:
- Is this taking different positions on different issues, trying to be one thing to one person who is opposing the NAFTA agreement and then for it, what we call waffling.
- Reverse:
- We been there
In this example, his sentiment forward is congruent with his reversal.
- Forward:
- But take a look at the Democratic convention
- Reverse:
- Take a look at this stuff
John Kerry expresses genuine concern for friends lost.
- Forward:
- From my boat in Viet Nam and other friends who were
- Reverse:
- I loved them
Shows abundant self confidence
- Forward:
- So let me say here today
- Reverse:
- Adds Kerry, yes he knows
Is perhaps suspicious of the average man?
- Forward:
- My fellow Americans
- Reverse:
- Snickering all of them
George W. Bush speaking on the "War of Terror" expresses his resolve, while possibly revealing some uncertainty in reverse.
- Forward:
- There's no shadow of the world dark enough for them to
- Reverse:
- I could never find the card, Oh Lord I should
George W. Bush
- Forward:
- This recovery will take years
- Reverse:
- Yes, but we're workers
He recognizes the effects of his stated goals.
- Forward:
- The goals for this country are peace in the world
- Reverse:
- Sorrow in it
And realizes our limitations.
- Forward:
- You talk about the reconstruction efforts that are beginning to take hold
- Reverse:
- Yes, we need the British
A news commentator relates the facts forward and his opinion in reverse.
- Forward:
- President Bush has agreed to keep helping the rebels while searching for a political settlement to end the conflict in Afganistan.
- Reverse:
- This Bush gives a show
Jimmy Carter makes an obscure reference in reverse to an unknown person during his "Crises of Confidence" speech.
- Forward:
- To win this war, I do not promise you that this struggle for freedom will be easy
- Reverse:
- Is he evil?