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Opinions- Who are the greatest communicators throughout history?

For me personally - Jesus and Socrates come to mind for their story telling abilities and influence that shaped, and developed, western and European culture. Who comes to mind when you think of iconic communicators?

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Sgt_Trollingham
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In line with the Trump fans on here, I think Obama is well-spoken and seems to hold the audience captive. He's the antithesis of Trump in some ways, as he is very eloquent and uses a much more diverse vocabulary. Both reach their intended audience effectively though!
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Obama is definitely a talented speaker. Very eloquent and even keeled.
TheDeplorable
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Agreed. I always respected his tone and use of language 
paddy
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I'd throw Thomas Jefferson in the mix simply for inaugurating enlightenment-era philosophy into American culture.  
TheDeplorable
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Good one! One of my favoirte men in history
paddy
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He wasn't the greatest orator but his ability to communicate through writing is almost unmatched in my opinion.
TheDeplorable
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Oh for sure! Wrote most of the constitution 
BlueJays2591
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Great pick here. Incredible with his writing
SiliconBBQ
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like your style, paddy. Ben Franklin is not too shabby either.
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I mean, like him or not Trump definitely uses communication to his benefit. He certainly doesn't appeal to everyone but he did an excellent job at appealing to his voter base with very direct, often off color and very non politician way of speaking.
TheDeplorable
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I have been to one if his speeches and it was amazing how he played off the crowd and told stories while speaking
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Trump is the king of rallies lol. There's a reason he packed the house everywhere he went.
TheDeplorable
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Yes he is! I didnt support everything he stood for. But man…. Could that guy entertain a crowd while getting his message accross
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I'll come out and say that I'm a Trump fan lol. I don't think the man is perfect, but I support most of what he did during his presidency. He went against the political elite and gave the everyman a voice. People give him flack for not being an everyman himself due to his wealth but forget that he made the choice to sacrifice a peaceful and wealthy retirement to go into politics to try and help regular Americans. I'll always respect him for that.
TheDeplorable
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I am too. Voted for him twice. He went against so many and stood his ground, mad respect for that
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I figured from your username. ;) Adorable deplorable checking in.
RaymundoFlex
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feel like sales attracts a certain type that trends to this view - i certainly do
SiliconBBQ
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The Metal Rooster
if don't be salesy is the new salesy...

don't be presidential can be the new politics of candidates.
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I agree with that. The world doesn't need any more career politicians. 
Justatitle
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-Winston Churchill 
-Steve Jobs
-although I disagree with everything he stood for Hitler is on this list too. 
paddy
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I was debating on writing Hitler too but I'm glad you fell on this sword for someone. It's unfortunately true
Justatitle
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I was super clear, he was an awful human being. He rose to power through his communication and ability to control a narrative 
paddy
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If this was Twitter, you'd be virtually castrated, regardless of the accuracy 
Justatitle
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100%, I debated writing it as well FWIW. You can’t really argue with history though. 
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lol I was also considering writing Hitler but am not in the mood to deal with outrage today. 
Justatitle
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surprisingly its all been agreement which is pretty shocking 

TheDeplorable
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No judgement here. But yes Hitler somehow got so many to do such horrible things. A mystery we may never understand
Justatitle
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As a WW2 buff, Germany was coming out of a depression caused from WW1, the leadership had been almost non-existent and Germany was ripe to be taken over by a new party/leader. They had tons of resources and the scientists they had were 2nd to none. Hitler rose to power by scapegoating the Jewish people as the problem and restoring economic stability to the country. Of course, there's a bunch more he did but Hitler used the power he had to empower his other leaders who carried out the most vicious crimes. All it took for them to do it was for others to be afraid to speak up and stand against them.  
TheDeplorable
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Scary how quickly that all happened 
Justatitle
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you can say that again
SalesGal
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I agree Hitler had strong communication skills and lots of influence. Imagine if he had used those skills for good rather than evil…
CoorsKing
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I'm going to say Churchill, MLK, and Gandhi due to their ability to motivate and influence generations.

Steve Jobs was really captivating on stage as well. 
TheDeplorable
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Yes Churchill gave some great speeches and motivated so many
SalesGal
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MLK is definitely a solid choice
BmajoR
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Ram Dass
TheDeplorable
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Just Googled him. Sounds like an interesting guy. Never heard of him before 
TheRealPezDog
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My first thought was Barrack
TheDeplorable
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He knew what he was doing when speaking 
BlueJays2591
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No matter where you stand politically, you have to admit Obama could give one hell of a speech. very likable person too
poweredbycaffeine
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Churchill
MLK Jr
JFK
Obama
Mandela
Patrick Henry
TheDeplorable
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Mandela is in my top 5 too. Solid list
Incognito
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Since we’re going that route - Pliny and Trajan were the best. 

for influence, you cannot beat Alexander the Great.
TheDeplorable
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Alexander the Great…. Thats a good one
HappyGilmore
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Jesus, Churchill, and Obama are the top ones that come to my mind. 
TheDeplorable
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A lot of people's top choices too. Probably my top 3 as well
1nbatopshotfan
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Phil Knight. Turned 2 simple logos into immediately recognizable things, globally.
TheDeplorable
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Never thought of him. Great answer!
SalesGal
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Jesus would be my first pick
TheDeplorable
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Same here!

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