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Originally Posted by Thunderbird
I’m sure there exist some naive individuals that believe Obama will grant them some sort golden ticket, but this is not the way most liberals think. This overly optimistic Obama messiah thing comes from the far right and is just reflecting their own disillusionment after the complete failure of neoconservative idealism. Cynicism toward the very traditional American idea of “Doing the impossible” which has served us quite well in the past, is to me antithetical to being an American . To simply dismiss this narrative because it did not originate from a certain “like Minded group” will quickly send conservatism to the outer fringes of the American political landscape .
Obama is not an idol for liberal's as Reagan was for the conservative's. This was a created idealized myth. HE WAS AN ACTOR !! HELLO !! Obama has certain political talents and experiences in his life that people can identify with on a very practice level much as F.D.R possed. A talented problem solver that listens to, and attempts to surrounds himself with people smarter than himself. That's all I really need, It just so happens he is black, and this time in history it just happens to be the perfect icing on the American layer cake of recent history.
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First; Comparing Obama to FDR, Reagan or as he tries to Lincoln, are IMO (Turtle) a bit premature. In fact its that linkage to Lincoln, by him and many other statements during the campaign that has me questioning his education in the first place. Remember were talking about a Harvard Law Graduate in Constitutional Law and the required US History knowledge. 'He would reach out as Lincoln, to other parties for his cabinet members' or something like this...Well, the Republican Party was formed in 1856, on the issue of slavery being granted/denied to Kansas and Nebraska, for pending statehood. When Lincoln ran (1860) and won, there were very few Republicans on the planet and in reaching across the isles or picking people from other parties, the reason was quite simple...HE HAD TO.
I have acknowledged, Obama or his handlers ran an effective campaign and the fact McCain lost really didn't disappoint me. The fact he is black, may be the one GOOD factor and it could be the worst. I agree with GWB and that now millions of young minorities will grow up knowing they have an equal playing field and with effort can become President and I am pleased Ms. Clinton's efforts or those of Ms. Palin, also show the young ladies that they to will get a shot. That's all good stuff. B U T, to much emphasis is being put on Obama, for a successful tenure, 4 or 8 years, but in particular for the first few months. Nothing will change in the two wars, for minorities, with regards to foreign policy, Environmental policy or will National interest change to accommodate International Leaders. At least I don't think so and if wrong, were in for many more problems. Urban area are also a mess and no amount of cash infusion will do anything to correct. Educational influence is limited and no State Legislature would tolerate Federal involvement and driving the Corporate Structure off shore would accomplish nothing. And don't kid yourself about expectations, even from those that contributed 10.00 and think they now have access to the Federal or that of Obama in thinking he can somehow keep in touch through his blackberry or some lap top. He is entering a world of control and for his own good.
The 'Messiah Thing' came from Obama, his following and the words he chose.
If you going to act like a duck....your going to be called duck. He ain't no Messiah and won't lower ocean levels or make a world in his image. Sorry!!!
