I've known my share of intellects- on the right and the left- and am not inclined to just dismiss his lack of humanity as the elitest intellectual logo we've given him.
After all the research I've done- I still don't know- but I do believe his intent is to CHANGE our nation into a socialist, marxist state.
For example- from the piece:
Obama's self-conception as an organizer isn't just a campaign gimmick. Organizing remained central to Obama long after his stint on the South Side. In the 13 years between Obama's return to Chicago from law school and his Senate campaign, he was deeply involved with the city's constellation of community- organizing groups. He wrote about the subject. He attended organizing seminars. He served on the boards of foundations that support community organizing. He taught Alinsky's concepts and methods in workshops. When he first ran for office in 1996, he pledged to bring the spirit of community organizing to his job in the state Senate. And, after he was elected to the U.S. Senate, his wife, Michelle, told a reporter, "Barack is not a politician first and foremost. He's a community activist exploring the viability of politics to make change." Recalling her remark in 2005, Obama wrote, "I take that observation as a compliment."
“After all the research I’ve done- I still don’t know- but I do believe his intent is to CHANGE our nation into a socialist, marxist state.”
A couple of months ago I would have fully agreed with you, now I’m less sure.
I think more than ideology, his motivation is power, and he is proving to be quite a chameleon, issues-wise, to get it.
In that sense he reminds me of Clinton. So depending on the political leanings of congress (if he were to get elected), that’s where he’ll go. (although I do believe his natural leanings is to the left)
Remember the Clintons were Alinsky disciples as well.