The Axis of Evil vs. Evil Empire
The phrases “Evil Empire” by Ronald Reagan, and “Axis of Evil” by George w. Bush where phrases used by both presidents to point targets that were dangerous or a threat to the world; such as the soviet union or Iran developing nuclear weapons among with Iraq and north Korea. Both of these speeches were pointing out the “bad guys of the world” as in intending to keep the peace, but it was also a way that the United States Military forces could take action and start a conflict against the “bad guys”.
In 1983 Ronald Reagan predicted the end of the Soviet Union, and he describes the socialist state as “the focus of evil in the modern world” because of its military capabilities. The Soviet Union was under great difficulties in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Bloated military budget, social problems, and economic stagnation where the main issues among others. In January 29 2002 President George W. Bush gave the term “axis of evil” to the countries of Iraq, Iran and North Korea. These countries were portrayed by George W. Bush during the State of the Union as possessing nuclear weapons; the axis of evil was condemned as a totalitarian regime who was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Bush lambasted these countries for denying their people’s freedom, rejecting international inspections, and cultivating nerve gas and anthrax.
The two speeches have similar ideas despite the different eras, both of them speak about countries or organizations that are considered potential treats, they make them look like evil forces with potential destruction forces upon the people of the United States and the world. In Ronald Reagan the speech is trying to come to a peacefully understanding with the communists, and in George W. Bush speech provides more evidence against the enemies and declares that the war against terror is just getting started. Both of the speeches “excuse” the United States Military to take immediate actions against those evil forces. Some differences could be
In 1983 Ronald Reagan predicted the end of the Soviet Union, and he describes the socialist state as “the focus of evil in the modern world” because of its military capabilities. The Soviet Union was under great difficulties in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Bloated military budget, social problems, and economic stagnation where the main issues among others. In January 29 2002 President George W. Bush gave the term “axis of evil” to the countries of Iraq, Iran and North Korea. These countries were portrayed by George W. Bush during the State of the Union as possessing nuclear weapons; the axis of evil was condemned as a totalitarian regime who was stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Bush lambasted these countries for denying their people’s freedom, rejecting international inspections, and cultivating nerve gas and anthrax.
The two speeches have similar ideas despite the different eras, both of them speak about countries or organizations that are considered potential treats, they make them look like evil forces with potential destruction forces upon the people of the United States and the world. In Ronald Reagan the speech is trying to come to a peacefully understanding with the communists, and in George W. Bush speech provides more evidence against the enemies and declares that the war against terror is just getting started. Both of the speeches “excuse” the United States Military to take immediate actions against those evil forces. Some differences could be