When I give a long talk to my classes I always make notes for myself. These are generally handwritten, but I might use a teleprompter if I had one
available. There is no way I, or anybody I know, can remember off the top of our heads everything we want to say for an hour.
ALL presidents use a teleprompter or written notes for just that reason, and ALL presidents use feedback and suggestions on what and how to say what
they want to say. They consult others before they make their speeches. That's called thinking before you speak.
It is just ridiculous how far people will go to find fault with President Obama for doing every little thing that presidents always do and always
have done.
Jeez. You'd think President Bush never made trips, never took time off, never consulted others, or never thought before he spoke. Well, maybe there's
good evidence that he didn't do the last thing.
edit on 17-4-2011 by Sestias because: polishing