Many a time we say a lot of things that mean nothing and sometimes we say things that may mean a lot more than what we would have really wanted to say. Then it comes down to the actual question of “Did we really mean what we have said when we actually said it. The answer is probably “yes”.
These unintended utterances coming from our mouth may lead to unforeseen consequences for which we ultimately have to accept the responsibility whether we like it or not.
Many renowned leaders of international standing have the gifted knack of saying the right things at the right time. While some leaders elected, somehow cannot resist the habit of saying the wrong things at the right time ultimately weakening their hold on populist vote.
US President Barack Obama landed himself in thick soup by saying something about the special Olympics on Jay Leno’s live TV chat show aired last week in USA.
The spokesperson for White house immediately started the damage control process by issuing the following statement "The president made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world."
Winston Churchill and Martin Luther King made some landmark speeches on the important occasions in history when it really mattered and their speeches had an immense and long lasting impact on the national patriotism or self pride and respect of the people present at those occasions respectively.
On the other hand George W Bush has repeatedly made some public utterances which were broadcast worldwide and ended up being labelled as the most arrogant and thoughtless speaker of his times.
Iranian president Ahmadinejad, known for his direct anti-semetic views made some very controversial public utterances defying the truths laid out in worldwide history textbooks.
The left-wing president of Venezuela, Mr Hugo Chavez is known for his flamboyant speeches and anti-globalist views. Both these leaders have some strong similarities when it comes to opposing the policies and sanctions imposed by the USA on those nations which opposes its referendum on global terror.
Recently in a corner town in Northern India, one of the young leaders belonging to a particular national party landed in big trouble for making some seriously inflammatory and provocative speeches during his campaign which will taint his political career and personal image for the rest of his life
When these leaders make such irresponsible utterances in public meetings and on worldwide broadcast speech podiums, it may lead to complete loss of respect that they hold in the eyes of the viewers or listeners at that time. These leaders should better keep their “tongue check” on in future if they want to retain their popular vote as what they say may really mean a lot more than what they wanted to say at that time.
