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Saturday, November 29, 2008 12:00 AM

In Barack we trust?

Obama campaigned on his personality and judgment and won. Now, like it or not, he isn't beholden to anyone.

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  • Sunday, November 30, 2008 06:01 AM

    Who Are These Commentors And Why Do They Remain Upset?

    Salon Readers,

    First of all, Thank You For Having Faith In Yourselves And Choosing Barack Obama as President Of The United States.

    We must all remember that this Man has not yet formerly taken the Office. George W. Bush remains your President.

    It is my opinion that the Nation and The World should rejoice that Barack Obama is not beholden to anyone. This Man has chosen the best people, in his opinion, to bring about Change in the turmoil that he has inherited.

    Would you prefer an inexperienced Doctor to operate on you if you had a rare disease? Of course not. You would desire the best qualified professionals that the Lead Surgeon could find.

    Barack Obama cannot push this train uphill alone, the spirit of his platform was that a United America could accomplish all things collectively. The status quo spirit remains a Force to attempt to discourage a progressive and collective spirit in America and the World. This spirit wishes to retain the economic devide, create fear and doubt, and dismantle a new spirit before it begins to correct all of the ills of the present one.

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