Lesson 15-The President as Corporate Salesman I. Text Analysis 6 Question: List the examples mentioned in the text to illustrate the subtle interdependent relationships between the president and big corporations Nixon and ITT; Reagan and oil companies, Bush and Team 100"etc. These examples prove their mutual dependence. With the money of the corporation, the presidents gain the power; with the power, in return, the presidents protect the corporations interest. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: List the examples mentioned in the text to illustrate the subtle interdependent relationships between the president and big corporations. Nixon and ITT; Reagan and oil companies; Bush and “Team 100”, etc. These examples prove their mutual dependence. With the money of the corporation, the presidents gain the power; with the power, in return, the presidents protect the corporations’ interest. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman
Lesson 15-The President as Corporate Salesman I. Text Analysis Thus, long before Bill Clinton thought of doing it at least six other presidents employed illegal FBI in Para. 11 wiretaps to gather incriminating information on rival political figures Question: Is there any significance about the figure six? In fact, it is ironic that those who are supposed great as President and loyal as Chief Legislator actually turn out to be a law-breaker. Illegally using FBI wiretaps is not a rare case Sarcastically the presidents involved are up to seven W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: Is there any significance about the figure “six”? In fact, it is ironic that those who are supposed great as President and loyal as Chief Legislator actually turn out to be a law-breaker. Illegally using FBI wiretaps is not a rare case. Sarcastically the presidents involved are up to seven. To be continued on the next page. Thus, long before Bill Clinton thought of doing it, at least six other presidents employed illegal FBI wiretaps to gather incriminating information on rival political figures. Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman in Para. 11
Lesson 15-The President as Corporate Salesman I. Text Analysis 8 Question: What are the "dual role"the president in para plays? He must satisfy the major interests of corporate America and high finance and at the same time make a show of serving the public. He presents himself as a man of the people while quietly serving those who control the wealth and power of the country W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: What are the “dual role” the president plays? He must satisfy the major interests of corporate America and high finance and at the same time make a show of serving the public. He presents himself as a man of the people while quietly serving those who control the wealth and power of the country. To be continued on the next page. in Para. 13 Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman
Lesson 15-The President as Corporate Salesman I. Text Analysis 9 Question: For what did Kennedy do battle with the steel industry? In such a conflict, he had to give up the individual company to protect the common interest of other big industry and business But seemingly he was serving the public W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: For what did Kennedy do battle with the steel industry? In such a conflict, he had to give up the individual company to protect the common interest of other big industry and business. But seemingly he was serving the public. To be continued on the next page. Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman
Lesson 15-The President as Corporate Salesman I. Text Analysis 10 Question: What does the author mean when he states or, for that matter, any office"at the end of the text The author suggests that any person, once he takes an office, tends to abuse the power endowed, be he the president or any officer. W BTL E To be continued on the next page
W B T L E I. Text Analysis Question: What does the author mean when he states “or, for that matter, any office” at the end of the text? The author suggests that any person, once he takes an office, tends to abuse the power endowed, be he the president or any officer. Lesson 15 – The President as Corporate Salesman To be continued on the next page