Campaign to end use of “retard” as insult
It depresses the hell out of me that this is a battle that still needs to be fought: They’re targeting the campaign to youth, which makes some sense. But I hear so many adults using the word “retard” (and “-tard” variants) that I’m...John McCain learns to use a computer
[flv]https://www.robcottingham.ca/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/mccain-scott.flv[/flv]The cut-and-paste politician: John Sprovieri
The issues page on John Sprovieri’s web page is blank now, and that’s a pity. The Bramalea-Gore-Malton Conservative candidate had a comprehensive round-up of the issues facing the voters. The voters of Surrey, that is. As reported yesterday by the...Welcome to an eight-week campaign
And election day is… January 23, 2006. As one veteran political organizer I spoke to this morning said, “That’s way too much underwear to buy.”* Okay, political junkies: deep breaths. Deeeeeep breaths. Calm down, and take the next two months in...
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Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
