[oldbrowser]

he routinely says wrong words or uses the right word in the wrong context, etc.

I get the feeling that he is just reading a prepared script which he does not understand, nor has he practiced. He is concentrating on making deep rich sounds with appropriate pauses and gestures.

[kelly4c]

“He is concentrating on making deep rich sounds with appropriate pauses and gestures.”

Yes! That’s the feeling I get when listening to him. Phony and trying to sound oh so intellectual. I can see right through it.

[houeto]

He is concentrating on making deep rich sounds with appropriate pauses and gestures.

I agree. He also finds a way to use the term 'folks' each and every time he speaks.