why does everyone drink the Obama kool-aid?

cerberus08
Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:27:57 +0000

^^Of course. I’m not saying he’s either.

I just think that he’s promised a lot to the nation and the world at a time when the US has hit economic and credibility rock bottom and climbing out is going to be a hugely difficult task–of course there’ll be disappointments. But frankly, anyone else given the job would be equally challenged and hard pressed to complete it, if not more. So before people berate petty things–like his longer-than-expected timeline for closing Gitmo, I think they need to look at the bigger picture–that he’s closing Gitmo at all, and the end goal.

I agree with you on the appointmnt of the pastor, though, that was a strange choice. But the inauguration was one day (very symbolic, but will be a forgotten blimp on the radar in the next 4 years). At least he’s not in a position to influence policy. Perhaps BO was just being consistent with his policy of giving voice to many points of view. Like you said, he’s a politician.