Does any body understand the role that speech writers play?

Question

I do know that the vital ingredience is eloquence but I have come to the conclusion that one of the main reasons our leaders fail to fulfil their promise(s) is directly connected to the fact that their speeches (that we put our faith in) are not original and logicaly thinking, no one can implement anothers thoughts as well as the thinker would. I appreciate that our leaders do have a level of input in the direction and aim (bullet points to be covered perhaps) of the speech but it would go without saying that the speech writer uses their discretion to a huge extent. How would you say these relates to our leaders' failure in effecting promises? I feel that an original thought and intent put across by the thinker allows instant flexibility and coherent clarification and perhaps the reason our leaders' responses seem ambiguous under scrutiny/ pressure is directly linked to the lack of originality in their first doctored response. Does this line of thought seem logical? Discuss please.

There is no blame here just a search for the best way forward. Yes. A speech writer is an employee and has no control over the outcome of their script. What should change to bring about a form of accountability as this can be deemed as abuse of public trust?

Answer 1

I don't think speech writers have any influence of the policies of political leaders.

Speech writers are like marketing men. Someone else produces the product and its the speech writer's job to present the product in the most appealing way the public.

Answer 2

A speech writer is hired to write what the employers wants to be said so that it is eloquent succinct and comprehensive. To blame a speech writer is as silly as blaming your children for a bad day at work. The truth of the matter is that the leaders feel that the promises that they make do not have to be upheld, in fact that they are rather easily dismissed due to other agenda points that take priority according to the senate. The figure head is just that in the end the decision is that of the senate and the president, so in reality the blame lies in the hands of congress not a speech writer as they are simply pawns in a game of politics. I hope that helps.

Answer 3

Apart from knwing them as systmatic spin doctors,of majorly, political leaders, they are just accurate at the art of launguage!!!