Politicians' Speech Analyzed

“Our opponents say that redemption for you can only come from giving power to them.” This is likely #7 misrepresenting what someone says. (In his presidential nomination acceptance speech, Biden mentioned the “soul of this nation,” he did not mention individual souls. But Trump does not specify who exactly “our opponents” are, nor what particular statement(s) he may be referring to, so we can’t say for sure – it is still worth applying a “sentence” to this, I believe, due to it being Trump’s responsibility to be more clear so that his representation of particular statements can be independently verified). “This is a tired anthem spoken by every repressive movement throughout history.” #9 comparison to something bad: repressive movements. “But in this country, we don’t look to career politicians for salvation.” #33 promoting prejudice/hate against “career politicians.” “In America, we don’t turn to government to restore our souls; we put our faith in almighty God.” Suggested more honorable version: My opponent has described this election as being part of a “battle for the soul of this nation.” I do not agree with this characterization. (Note: a possible follow-on sentence that would still contain some dishonor – #11 misrepresenting reality by the straw man fallacy, i.e., not refuting the actual meaning behind Biden’s statement – would be: In America, many of us put our faith in almighty God, and look to Him, not our government, for salvation.)

“Joe Biden spent his entire career outsourcing their dreams and the dreams of American workers, offshoring their jobs, opening their borders and sending their sons and daughters to fight in endless foreign wars, wars that never ended.” #14 (level 1) blame – it’s not all Biden’s doing, #10 saying Biden’s doings were bad without acknowledging the good parts. Suggested more honorable version: Joe Biden served our country as a senator or vice-president during times when some companies hired people in other countries to do jobs previously done by American workers, during times when our borders were more open, and during times of foreign wars, and thus bears some responsibility for these things. (Note: some definition or measure of what “open” means should be provided since this vague word could be taken as a negative or a positive in the context of borders.)

“In the Left’s backward view, they do not see America as the most free, just and exceptional nation on earth.” #12 (level 1) declaring someone to have bad beliefs – this is actually a subset of #11 misrepresenting reality through mind reader. “Instead, they see a wicked nation that must be punished for its sins.” #11 misrepresenting reality through mind reader (and also #12 (level 1)). Suggested more honorable version: I believe America is the most free, just and exceptional nation on earth, but I do not recollect Democrats often talking about this. Instead, I recall many Democrats talking about certain injustices they say are occurring in America.