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I had hoped that Obama would be able to inspire the country ala JFK, to put his charisma to work to inspire hope and a renewed effort toward greatness. I had hoped that would offset his inexperience.
I'm not seeing that with actions such as this.
Perhaps if his charisma had been combined with patriotism, as JFK exhibited, it would have had more of an inspirational effect. Perhaps it's hard to be inspired by someone who doesn't stand up for freedom and other American values, who sometimes appears to be apologizing for us, almost embarrassed to be an American. So sad. He seemed like he could have been a great leader. Perhaps after he had more experience he would have had the courage and know how to stand up for liberty. Or perhaps he's not lacking the courage and know how. Perhaps he just doesn't value freedom and liberty that much. I think he said he does NOT believe in the idea of American exceptionalism, of America trying to be a beacon of freedom.
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