No surprise, really. After we dispense with all the political analysis and all the shortcomings of the McCain campaign, I think Obama won because he is black. White guilt put him in the White House. Many whites felt great voting for a black guy, and thought it said something great about them as individuals and about the country.
But it’s just amazing how so many could overlook Obama’s cotton candy, teleprompter speeches, and the fact that he couldn’t then, and can’t now, speak with any in depth knowledge on any important issue. And now his statements just sound like an actor repeating his lines.
None of this flouncing around by Obama and his administration should be a surprise to anyone.
You are absolutely right. So was Geraldine Ferraro when she said before the election that Obama wouldn't be where he is if he wasn't black.
You make good points but really, any analysis of this administration is incomplete without pointing out that he’s a figurehead and we’re being ruled by Pelosi and Reid, mostly Pelosi. Obama is so weak even his own party recognizes he’s only an affirmative action hire.
BINGO!
I spend a lot of time in Oregon which is 95% white. The self satisfaction (white guilt) of Obama support was, as an easterner, palpable and nauseating. But of course the Media effort of resentment against GWB also was a major factor. The supposed educated people in Oregon actually swallow the New York Times like candy.
This is REACTIONARY behavior. And the Left knows how to employ it.