Posted on 12/25/2008 5:23:34 AM PST by reaganaut1
KAILUA, Hawaii — Even at the end of his long journey to win the White House, one question about Barack Obama came up again and again: How did he appear to stay even-tempered and levelheaded while traveling such a grueling road?
At least part of the answer can be found here on the island of Oahu.
As Mr. Obama walks along the beaches while on vacation, returning to the place of his birth and his adolescence, he is relaxing after the most trying year of his life and recharging for the responsibilities that await. In both cases, friends say, he is doing it with an unexcitable steadiness that is a product of his Hawaiian upbringing.
The mood of Mr. Obama, to many observers here in Hawaii, embodies the Aloha Spirit, a peaceful state of mind and a friendly attitude of acceptance of a variety of ideas and cultures. More than simply a laid-back vibe, many Hawaiians believe in a divine and spiritual power that provides a sustaining life energy.
“When Obama gets on television, the national pulse goes down about 10 points,” said Representative Neil Abercrombie, Democrat of Hawaii, who was close friends with Mr. Obama’s parents. “He has this incredibly calming effect. There’s no question in my mind it comes from Hawaii.”
Mr. Abercrombie, who has known the president-elect since he was born, said Mr. Obama’s tranquil, even-keeled mannerisms resembled those of his grandfather, Stanley Dunham. As a child, Mr. Obama would follow Mr. Dunham everywhere, walking through the neighborhoods of Honolulu and beyond.
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Why shouldn't he be serene? He is a left wing radical with a paper-thin resume who has managed to become the most powerful man in the world, with a lot of help from media, as in this piece. Hearing him talk does not have a "calming effect" on me.
I thought he was an impressionable child in Indonesia?
“How did he appear to stay even-tempered and levelheaded while traveling such a grueling road?”
MD2020 and Kool cigarettes? ;)
I wonder when he'll start being tolerant of the American culture and the idea of liberty.
Not in my house!
Good grief. I wonder how the NY Times staff can look themselves in the mirror.
Huh? Which parents?
Does the expression, “They’re pissing on my shoes and telling me it’s raining” come to mind?
Sure he’s serene and even-tempered. He got that way by walking on water. As soon as he in inaugurated he will begin healing the sick and raising the dead...
See, no need for elections!!! So,was Abercommie also a friend of Uncle Frank?
He was pampered and did less campaigning than the supposedly “out of touch” half-mad war maniac/ half sarc... ObaMA DID get mad and bothered whenever someone pestered him more than he thought he deserved. He is a fraud and a phoney, and is clueless. He only repeats Dem talking points. He is one of the most annoying pols I’ve ever seen.
They are doing a great disservice to him. He is going to attract all kinds of nuts cause they treat him like a rock star. Presidents have it bad enough but I guarantee this treatment of him will backfire.
Thankfully, he has the love of this to keep him warm: http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2008/12/23/article-1100584-02DFEFB3000005DC-585_233x423.jpg
Yes, I smoke, too. :P
Zen Buddhists don’t eat spam sushi which is what 0 did yesterday
The MSM makes me wanna throw up.
So,was Abercommie also a friend of Uncle Frank? .....
Abcommie was a long haired hippy so just might be. He knew Stanley and there is a group photo IIRC
“When Obama gets on television, the national pulse goes down about 10 points,” said Representative Neil Abercrombie, Democrat of Hawaii, who was close friends with Mr. Obama’s parents. “He has this incredibly calming effect. There’s no question in my mind it comes from Hawaii.”
Talk about Hopiate for the Masses.
Good grief. I think I’m going to vomit.
In the future please provide a warning disclaimer before posting links to pics of the First Ho Elect, my eyes are still hurting :)
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