https://pjmedia.com/michaelwalsh/2012/08/30/the-great-communicator/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 21:24:00 -0400<![CDATA[All presidents have to endure the grip and grin of a White House photo-op with leaders from around the world. But couldn&#8217;t the Greatest Orator since Pericles of Athens go beyond the phoning-it-in boilerplate and at least fake sincerity? Apparently not. Let the mockery begin:]]>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:04:35 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Walsh]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-walsh/2012/08/30/the-great-communicator-n119670