This post is a response to an article on theglobeandmail.com entitled:
Although he is the greatest orator of our time, the President is also a student, still learning from the masters
An inspiring, inciteful article. Gave me a new perspective on Ronald Reagan. Obama IS a student, but one, I believe with the capacity and potential to be better than any of those masters.
In time, Obama will likely become every bit the orator Reagan was. But Obama has something Reagan could never have, coming from the era he did. Obama has a far broader, more inclusive idea of what it means to be a good American citizen.
Obama's definition includes gays in committed relationships, single mothers with children, Lesbian couples with adopted kids. Reagan's definition could never include such people given the family values message of the day.
I have confidence Obama will live up to this potential. But as another President noted, if he doesn't, at least he will fail while daring greatly.
In time, Obama will likely become every bit the orator Reagan was. But Obama has something Reagan could never have, coming from the era he did. Obama has a far broader, more inclusive idea of what it means to be a good American citizen.
Obama's definition includes gays in committed relationships, single mothers with children, Lesbian couples with adopted kids. Reagan's definition could never include such people given the family values message of the day.
I have confidence Obama will live up to this potential. But as another President noted, if he doesn't, at least he will fail while daring greatly.
Follow Up Post:
I think judging the merits of a President by how much he uses the Teleprompter is shallow and inane.
Perhaps one should focus on the substance of the words on that teleprompter instead.
Obama has already done more to stabilize the world than many Presidents did in their full term. His speech last March on race was moving. His speech in Cairo was masterful and balanced and it laid out very specific policies. His acceptance speech was inclusive and inspiring.
Many people are impatient and unable to see anything but the negative side of everything. I do not give their comments much weight. Obama has made ground breaking, impressive speeches. The fact he used a teleprompter is hardly relevant.
Change never happens overnight and those that think otherwise are not students of history.
Perhaps one should focus on the substance of the words on that teleprompter instead.
Obama has already done more to stabilize the world than many Presidents did in their full term. His speech last March on race was moving. His speech in Cairo was masterful and balanced and it laid out very specific policies. His acceptance speech was inclusive and inspiring.
Many people are impatient and unable to see anything but the negative side of everything. I do not give their comments much weight. Obama has made ground breaking, impressive speeches. The fact he used a teleprompter is hardly relevant.
Change never happens overnight and those that think otherwise are not students of history.
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