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I am inspired by Obama's speeches.
Alas, that doesn't do it for me anymore. I remember when I, and most of the country I daresay, was inspired and hopified by the speeches of a far less known presidential candidate by the name of Bill Clinton.
His words filled me with spirit, and trust and joy ... and he came through on none of it.
Even so, he did less actual harm than ... hmm, perhaps only one or two other presidents in my entire 48 year life. But his words were naught but empty promises that either could not be fulfilled or were never intended to be.
Fool me once, and all that. But Obama has to do a whole lot more than give an uplifiting speech and demonstrate a good heart. I believe he has one of those, but it's not enough to earn my wholehearted support.
That said, if he's the nominee ... I will still be pretty pleased.
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