The Other Obama
So, change has come to America. Or has it? Maybe it’s not as radical as promised, maybe it is just a careful return to that what was. Remember the Clintons?
Obama made some daring promises during the two years of presidential campaigning. Those comments meant hope to some and the end of the world to others. One of the earlier promises was to meet with leaders of “rogue states” (ie Iran, North Korea) without conditions. Now that promise is being re-defined cautiously. It is time to turn the liberal promises into careful action.
Obama’s un-tainted persona and fresh take on things appealed to Americans (and the world) with such strength that people came out of the woodwork to vote. I think it is interesting how he is surrounding himself now with the same old Washington faces from the Clinton-era. (Which makes sense, especially since he is as un-experienced as he is.)
All this to say that maybe he won’t be so radically different after all. The reality of the White House is that, it’s not just about the President. It’s about who he brings with him.
I respect Obama for his ability to communicate in a way that makes you feel like he understands you, all the while having already made up his mind about what he’s going to do. The very same ability also scares me.