The Irreparable Damage Ursula von der Leyen’s Thinking Has Done to All Western Countries

How do we spot dishonesty in a person’s language? This speech by Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission) exposes the cunning persuasion techniques that so many politicians use for self-benefit. Are Ursula’s statements about “diversity” in corporate leadership as logical and “progressive” as she makes them seem, or are they the opposite? What do Ursula’s statements really mean, and which consequences do they have for all people? With comparisons to Justin Trudeau’s (Canada’s prime minister) CNN interview with Poppy Harlow, these are the questions that this in-depth language analysis will answer. As an analysis, this video is made according to the terms of ‘fair use’. As a linguist, I’m trained in Statement Analysis and Conversation Analysis. I’m trained in noticing patterns and developments in interviews, interrogations, and daily interactions. This video has an educational purpose. You can use many of the principles and concepts to decode your own daily conversations.