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Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

kritt11 — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:58:42 -0000

The problem is that the current administration performed so abominably that just by offering hope for change, Obama came off as the Messiah that will lead us out of Egypt.

Expectations have become so high and our problems are so challenging, that he's bound to displease 50% of Americans by any chosen course of action.

I think many on the right knew that whoever won would be stepping in it, and so were almost relieved when McCain lost, giving them a chance to sit back and throw rocks while mounting the next assault for 2012.

Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

mikeyes — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:29:59 -0000

Come on, the US Mint didn't press a new coin with a living person's image on it, that would be illegal. It was an enterprising private mint trying to look like the US Mint (I guess it fooled you) and fool some of the people.

As for the rest, they will eventually be disappointed since no one can control everything.

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T-Steel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:16:50 -0000

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Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

archangel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:43:05 -0000

dear greendreams: well said. Pithy analysis.

"We were willing to let our expectations of our government slip to such absurd depths, that Obama has already overperformed"

Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

GreenDreams — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:49:15 -0000

His election in notoriously racist America has taken on mythic proportions globally, and that has major benefits for our country in many ways. As for "the bar" or "expectations" or other worries about his ability to live up to "the myth" I'm not buying it. We were willing to let our expectations of our government slip to such absurd depths, that Obama has already overperformed, just in showing basic competence in choosing a team and running a transition. For all of you worriers and concern trolls too, remember this:

http://www.bobcesca.com/blo...

warning: link is to uncensored "f-word" containing humor

Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

christoofar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:46:01 -0000

sorry for the double post, Disqus harfed up hairball on my first one

Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

christoofar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:44:20 -0000

Yo, "QUEEN", switch to de-caf, willya, your yelling is deafening.
I think people are reacting favorably that Obama appears to be preparing to go to work on Jan 20th, 2009, surrounded by a solid Cabinet. He is actively addressing the most serious challenges, and is communicating to & engaging the people - something this country hasn't had in quite some time.
What's the current Prez been up to, beside pardoning turkeys & and stuff like doing back door "right of conscience" rules to allow medical professionals to put their personal beliefs ahead of the health & welfare of others?

Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

christoofar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:39:31 -0000

I think people are reacting favorably to him appearing to be ACTUALLY DOING SOMETHING towards starting work on Jan 20th, 2009. He is addressing the core issues that all of us are worried about, by installing an experienced Cabinet. He is talking to us via weekly addresses.
What's the current Prez up to these days? We only see him at turkey pardonings & hear of his great behind the scenes attempts at pushing thru "right of conscience" rules, etc.
Obams is ENGAGING us, something I find thrilling & missing from the political landscape for a very long time. We do not know if anything that he attempts to do when in office will succeed, but at least he is TRYING.

Re: Obamamania Needs Reality Check

T-Steel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:21:11 -0000

Obama's win has taken on mythic proportions within the black community. In my own family, black folks who were apathetic to politics and just this country's affairs in general are now intensely engaged. I went to my barber today (which I will write about) and they were discussing Obama's cabinet picks IN DEPTH. That has never happened. I may not be ALL INTO the "Obamamania" but I understand regarding the black community.