Actually, I’m a believer in the old American maxim that anyone can become President if he tries (with ability to handle the job not a rare gift). But Obama has been shown to be limited by his abilities; and especially by his rarified ideology.
It seems to be the malady of all politics: the special interest slant is both the electable quality and the quality that most causes dissension. It looks like a good politician would be one who’s quality of ethics allows him to be virtuous and objective; an ability to transcend the limitations of politics.
No. But then politics and the American government is only a system for representing power strategies; not a vehicle for instituting what is ethical and “right.” I think the Founding Fathers wanted it that way.
NoFearPup over 14 years ago
Yes!
alan.gurka over 14 years ago
This should come as no surprise: he was only a junior senator for 4 months before becoming president. Duh!
NoFearPup over 14 years ago
Actually, I’m a believer in the old American maxim that anyone can become President if he tries (with ability to handle the job not a rare gift). But Obama has been shown to be limited by his abilities; and especially by his rarified ideology. It seems to be the malady of all politics: the special interest slant is both the electable quality and the quality that most causes dissension. It looks like a good politician would be one who’s quality of ethics allows him to be virtuous and objective; an ability to transcend the limitations of politics.
johndh123 over 14 years ago
well said Blazin’ Do you have favorite politicos whom you feel indeed transcend the limitations of politics?
NoFearPup over 14 years ago
No. But then politics and the American government is only a system for representing power strategies; not a vehicle for instituting what is ethical and “right.” I think the Founding Fathers wanted it that way.
believecommonsense over 14 years ago
tacky toon
NoFearPup over 14 years ago
Tacky President.