Richard E Vatz, Ph.D, Author at Los Angeles Post-Examiner

Richard E Vatz, Ph.D

Richard E. Vatz is professor emeritus of political rhetoric at Towson University and author of The Only Authentic of Persuasion: the Agenda-Spin Model (Authors Press, 2022) and many other works, essays and op-eds. He is a Distinguished Professor at Towson University and has won a number of teaching awards.

Anger at Trump, Good/Persuasive Writing and The New York Times Columnist Whose Words Fail Him

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Richard E Vatz, Ph.D 1461 Views

For over fifty years, I have taught persuasive writing and speaking under the title in my advanced course, Persuasion. I

The Presidential Election is a Hobson’s Choice

August 9, 2024August 8, 2024 Richard E Vatz, Ph.D 981 Views

The Democratic and Republican parties and presidential candidates seem to be unaware that following successful years-old strategies does not mean

Hope for Democratic Optimism in the 2024 Presidential Election from a Conservative

June 20, 2024June 20, 2024 Richard E Vatz, Ph.D 757 Views

All of the signs are increasingly pointing to a likely Democratic loss in the 2024 presidential election, as well as

Harrison Butker’s Infamous Speech Drew Overly Unjustified Negative Reactions

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 Richard E Vatz, Ph.D 956 Views

Sunday, May 11 NFL Kansas City Chief placekicker Harrison Butker gave the Commencement address at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas;

Sean Hannity Debate: Short-Term Victor: DeSantis; Long-Term Victor: Newsom

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 Richard E Vatz, Ph.D 1403 Views

Judging debate winners and losers is difficult for a multitude of reasons. Does one judge on factual accuracy or political