Obama crowds

[littlesteppers]

Yes its loooooooooong..but in my humbled opinion very well worth reading..Before anybody jumps on me..NO I am NOT stirring your imaginary pot..just an analizes..

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122533157015082889.html

This sticks out to me:"

The morning after the election, the disappointment will begin to settle upon the Obama crowd. Defeat -- by now unthinkable to the devotees -- will bring heartbreak. Victory will steadily deliver the sobering verdict that our troubles won't be solved by a leader's magic

 

[Bassett]

Thanks Christine. Was worth reading.

 

[Miniv]

That was a very powerful article.

He is right. It's partly timing, partly the public's fears, partly a search for a "redeemer".........and the fact that Mr. Obama is a very charismatic speaker.

 

[littlesteppers]

Thanks guys..Yes I think he hit the nail right on the head..and VERY well written!

I think sports events are a good example..ever high fifed a stranger next to you that roots for the same team?

I have..rofl

 

[AppyLover2]

This is the part that most stands out to me.....

The political genius of the man is that he is a blank slate. The devotees can project onto him what they wish.

 

[littlesteppers]

This is the part that most stands out to me.....

The political genius of the man is that he is a blank slate. The devotees can project onto him what they wish.

YES..I think he is a lot of things to a lot of people

A leader does not have to say much, or be much. The crowd is left to its most powerful possession -- its imagination.

 

[CyndiM]

What an insightful article. Thanks.

 

[Sue_C.]

our troubles won't be solved by a leader's magic

I agree with this 100%...but it holds true for whomever gets elected...THAT'S a given.

 

[AppyLover2]

I agree Sue. Unfortunately neither of them have a magic wand.

 

[Margo_C-T]

Gracious--an article that is EXTREMELY astute, deeply and thoroughly observant and insightful, and well-written in a way seldom seem in these times! THANK YOU, Christine, for sharing the link!

I will be forwarding the link to...well, those I know who I believe will 'get' the point of this excellent article(from a man who obvious IS a 'critical thinker')...and who I also believe are more interested in that than in partisanism.

Margo