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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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  • Saturday, November 29, 2008 07:55 AM

    Foxes are still in the Henhouse

    The real issue is what are WE (citizens) going to do. I don't have much faith in leaders. WE need to TURN THE BOAT and watch the foxes in the henhouse (including Obama). Obama is an intelligent man, which distinguishes him from the previous occupant of the White House. Is it me, or weren't Bush & Cheney creepy???

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