Quotes in the past tense
Quotes in the past tense
I'll start with this shocking one from the ticker at the top of the page (brilliant idea Jill
)Jon Corner: "Maddie was so beautiful, astonishingly bright, and I’d have to say very charismatic. She would shine out of a crowd. So—God forgive me—maybe that’s part of the problem. That special quality. Some bastard picked up on that.”...

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Re: Quotes in the past tense
If one were to work on this premise only quotes from the early days (within 6 months of Madeleine’s disappearance) would be deemed of any value. Having said that as time has progressed the McCanns have increasingly spoken of Madeleine in present tense. Of course, this may be due to them wanting to maintain focus that the child is alive, to demonstrate that they have hope and that they (the public) should too.
It is my belief that the McCanns have been tutored on this matter.
ETA (for the 5th time, spellings!) a link to a decent introductory article for those interested in statement analysis http://www.crimeandclues.com/index.php/testimonial-evidence/47-statement-analysis/81-statement-analysis-what-do-suspects-words-really-reveal
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Re: Quotes in the past tense
If one were to work on this premise only quotes from the early days (within 6 months of Madeleine’s disappearance) would be deemed of any value. Having said that as time has progressed the McCanns have increasingly spoken of Madeleine in present tense
This is my point, sorry I didn't make myself clear, I was referring to eary quotes, and yes you are right they seem to be the other way around, talking about Madeleine in the past tense and then increasingly in the present as time went on.

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Re: Quotes in the past tense
candyfloss wrote:[quote kangdang]
If one were to work on this premise only quotes from the early days (within 6 months of Madeleine’s disappearance) would be deemed of any value. Having said that as time has progressed the McCanns have increasingly spoken of Madeleine in present tense
This is my point, sorry I didn't make myself clear, I was referring to eary quotes, and yes you are right they seem to be the other way around, talking about Madeleine in the past tense and then increasingly in the present as time went on.
Ah ok, thanks Candyfloss and apologies.
It might be a good idea to post dates of quotes.

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Re: Quotes in the past tense
kangdang wrote:candyfloss wrote:[quote kangdang]
If one were to work on this premise only quotes from the early days (within 6 months of Madeleine’s disappearance) would be deemed of any value. Having said that as time has progressed the McCanns have increasingly spoken of Madeleine in present tense
This is my point, sorry I didn't make myself clear, I was referring to eary quotes, and yes you are right they seem to be the other way around, talking about Madeleine in the past tense and then increasingly in the present as time went on.
Ah ok, thanks Candyfloss and apologies.
It might be a good idea to post dates of quotes.
No apology necessary kangdang, sometimes I just don't say what I mean, if you know what I mean
Yes, a very good idea to date the quotes..........Jill when was that quote of Jon Corners' on the ticker any idea, I will search around, but you may find it quicker than me as you have it to hand hopefully

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Re: Quotes in the past tense
candyfloss wrote:kangdang wrote:candyfloss wrote:[quote kangdang]
If one were to work on this premise only quotes from the early days (within 6 months of Madeleine’s disappearance) would be deemed of any value. Having said that as time has progressed the McCanns have increasingly spoken of Madeleine in present tense
This is my point, sorry I didn't make myself clear, I was referring to eary quotes, and yes you are right they seem to be the other way around, talking about Madeleine in the past tense and then increasingly in the present as time went on.
Ah ok, thanks Candyfloss and apologies.
It might be a good idea to post dates of quotes.
No apology necessary kangdang, sometimes I just don't say what I mean, if you know what I mean![]()
Yes, a very good idea to date the quotes..........Jill when was that quote of Jon Corners' on the ticker any idea, I will search around, but you may find it quicker than me as you have it to hand hopefully![]()
It was from the Vanity fair articile.
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/02/mccanns200802?currentPage=5
Also you will find one of Gerry's quotes as well on the same page.
Gerry understood that. But, he says, the iris “is Madeleine’s only true distinctive feature. Certainly we thought it was possible that this could potentially hurt her or”—he grimaces—“her abductor might do something to her eye.… But in terms of marketing, it was a good ploy.”

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Re: Quotes in the past tense
Jan 10th 2008 - first page of article... http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/02/mccanns200802

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Re: Quotes in the past tense
It is my belief that the McCanns have been tutored on this matter.
That, plus reading blog /forum.

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