Was Obama promising something he knew he couldn’t deliver, or was he just that naive?

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My wife and I voted for this guy. His elocution was stunning to say the least and he’s a fairly bright guy. When he talked about change we can believe in and that now was the time to get it right; ie., this past election, we both thought that there was a remote possibility that a true leader was emerging to take over the reins of power.

John McCain was not an option without getting into the details as to why not. Both of us were fierce supporters of Barak Obama, but obviously both us and millions of other voters have been snookered by a slick talking “jive turkey” from the “Windy City”.

Prior to his inauguration as he started to form his team, his first pandering was to his campaign opponent Hillary Clinton all with a big production as to what spoils she would get from her humiliating loss. Then came the list of retreads from past administrations etc. Very little original thinking came with this man as he fitted his Presidential limousine of state with the equivalent of cheap “recapped” tires.

So now as we move into the tenth month of him in office, millions of voters are suffereing from buyers remorse. Griff said sometime back that I have to get beating myself up about my bad decision, but based on my knowledge of how the game is played, my head is still spinning as to how I could have been conned so masterfully.

“It is not the fault of the people in DC. Not really.” …extract from post

Although I understand you’ve written this for impact, I cannot entirely agree. It’s difficult for any of us to find out the true mettle of any politician running for office as in this case, mainly because he didn’t have a lengthy track record to expose him for what he is, as opposed to someone like John McCain. Then you have the MSM which is owned by the shadowy oligarchs who exert their ghostly hand of power over this nation through the banks and their media outlets to deal with.

It’s just difficult to stomach that the majority of people that make it to high office or as appointees are corrupt. They take oaths, but have no shame when it comes to engaging in secretive, duplicitous, and in many cases outright criminal behavior against “we the people”. This is not an excuse for us and our lack of keen discernment when it comes to choosing, but there should be some price for these aforementioned crimpols to pay when they backstab the American people. Even the American justice system has failed mightily with a totally compromised DOJ. It’s been so politicized that its almost impossible to get anything investigated much politicians in high places brought to justice.

Thanks for your thoughts concerning this seemingly terminal situation for our nation.

Carl Nemo **==

Naive and from Chicago? I think not. : |

Carl Nemo **==

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My vote shouldn’t shock you. If you recall I was a fierce supporter of the man juxtaposed against the alternatives; ie., John McCain and Hillary Clinton.

I guess Obama’s appeal could simply be compared to the old expression that “in the land of the blind, the man with one eye is king”. Obama’s speaking abilities and publicly displayed intellect which are quite stunning made McCain seem quite inadequate concerning leadership skills etc. along with his seedy track record as a politician.

To the electorate including myself, Obama was that man with at least one eye. Big mistake on our part! Only two votes yes, but two votes too many as far as I’m concerned.

Thanks for your input to my commentary.

Carl Nemo **==

One thing I learned growing up from my Dad is that one’s word is their bond.

I’m fiercely observant of this principle. If I say I’m going to do something I do it. If I commit to meeting someone at a certain time and place, I’m there and on time, most of the time early. If I make a financial deal, my handshake is my bond…period! No waffling, ifs and buts; ie., excuses. I also pay extreme attention to details.

My Dad made it through both the invasion of Normandy D-Day plus a few days to being reassigned to the Asian theatre post victory in Europe. He was also called up again for Korea too, but luckily it was winding down otherwise his luck might have run out. I’d still around since I was born in 1945, but I would have been an only child if he were killed in Korea. I have three brothers and one sister. My father, along with my brothers including myself have served as officers in the military inclusive of all branches except the U.S. Coast Guard.

The other thing he impressed upon us kids is that lack of attention to detail will get one killed in combat and also lead to disasters in life.

So to me, one’s word is their bond and attention to detail is important for both safety and success in life.

What’s my point. Obviously I would fail as a politician because lying, obfuscating, back-stabbing and sloppiness concerning one’s job; ie., not reading the bills or extracts thereof to be passed is not part of my persona.

So American’s, me included will get duped by slick-talking, seemingly wholesome personalities as this President projected on the campaign trail. Most people with their heads screwed on tightly always have hope beyond hope that things will turn out regardless of the odds against it especially when it comes to politics.

It seems we have to assume they are all evil crooks; ie., “silver-tongued” devils with an agenda as Obama’s. We’ve been had plain and simple by a dishonorable man who’s word means nothing and that attention to details are delegated to faceless, shufflebutt bureaucrats; ie., the ultimate buffer from being blamed directly.

That’s all I can offer you Warren on my part as to why myself and no doubt many other Americans are naive on occasion much to our detriment and to the crimpols advantage.

To quote Almandine: “hope springs eternal”…no?!

Carl Nemo **==