Did anyone notice?
November 9th, 2008 by 
Gerald Plessner
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November 9th, 2008 by Gerald Plessner
Did anyone notice that when president-elect Barack Obama speaks about the financial crisis, he speaks in coherent sentences and is able to respond to questions without pausing or a need to consult with an aide? That he doesn’t seem to need a speech writer or notes to explain difficult or complex problems?
With all the other changes that an Obama administration promises, doesn’t that count for something special?
When was the last time that something like that happened? Was it president Clinton who could do that? Or Nixon? Or Kennedy? Or one of the Roosevelts? Franklin? Or Teddy?
In our 21st century world, when issues become more complex each day, where science and technology are so important to our survival, our health and our security, isn’t it good news that we now have a president who can think on his feet?
And isn’t it reassuring that the anti-intellectual know-nothings who have done such terrible damage to our Constitution and the rule of law, who have almost destroyed our economy and our atmosphere, will no longer control our ecological and atmospheric future?
Did anyone notice? And does it matter?
Damned right it matters! And in the longer term it might be the most important lasting benefit of the Barack Obama presidency.
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November 10th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Clinton could do it also, but it’s a nice change from W.
Dick
November 10th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Well said. Now can you print that. And shove it up the Republican supporters’ xxxxx so they will understand it?
Alex
November 10th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Talk is one thing, but could he get a Security Clearance?
His military experience is a big fat zero, and that bothers this veteran
“The American people will never knowingly adopt socialism.
But, under the name of ‘liberalism,’ they will adopt every
fragment of the socialist program, until one day America
will be a socialist nation, without knowing how it happened.”
Norman Thomas
Presidential candidate 1940, 1944 and 1948
November 10th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I think people do notice. Here is some interesting info about his chief of staff. I heard his older brother, Ezekiel, on the radio & it sounds like they are a truly menchy family. –Linda
November 10th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Excellent …….. excellent…….. Keep up the great work.
Thanks,
Cynthia Preston
November 10th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Obama will be the worst President
He will be a pawn and help to usher in a world dictatorship.
He will be anti-Israel too.
Constitutional crisis, ObamaCrimes.com
Martin Eng
November 10th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Oh my gosh . . .simply the fact that we now have a President and Vice President who are capable of giving us declaritave sentences in correct english! And who allow us to decide whether to agree and or believe without fearing anything, or feeling belittled.
November 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
Thanks for this Jerry. An important message. Regards from your fan in the UK.
Ian.
November 10th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Jerry,
We took our 14 year old daughter to Grant Park for the celebration.
It was great being there when history was made.
John Chicow
Chicago
November 10th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Your not subtle advertorial is duly noted.
Jerry W
November 10th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Hi Gerry:
What you are saying is true. Now I hope that the guay from the other side of the isle wiil let the new president do what is necesary to do.
By the way, I could not open your attchment.
Dr. Sonia
November 10th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Gerald,
Congratulations are in order, as I truly believe that Obama has the potential of being a fantastic President.
He will have a difficult task ahead of him, and he needs time and our support. How will he
govern? Will he be a far-left Nancy Pelosi enthusiast? Will MoveOn expect payback? I believe that Obama and his advisers know that they
will be watched. America still have strong traditional values, while the progressives want change.
He will be between a “rock and a ‘hard place”. I paraphrase, “If Obama goes to the left on entitlements and
the controversial social issues, his appeal to working Americans might quickly diminish. I pray that he will be his own man, and surround
himself with honest, intelligent people.
Muriel D
November 10th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I agree with this assessment of Obama’s skills in communication and his intelligence, pragmatism, thoughtfulness, calmness hold the potential for his presidency to be good for our country.
I needn’t pursue my thoughts about emigrating.
NOW WHEN I SEE WHAT WENT INTO THE ORGANIZATION OF HIS CAMPAIGN ON T.V. I AM ASTONISHED. MY HOPES FOR THIS TO CONTINUE IN HIS ADMINISTRATION WILL BENEFIT OUR COUNTRY.
My fear is that some nut might assassinate him. Paul Krugman said this at a book signing (Conscience of a Liberal) in La Jolla a year ago October.
But I am still euphoric with the election results.
Feeling pity for “W.”
Marcy
November 10th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
OH YES>>>Thank god, jewish or other or none…. it is wonderful…
Robert H
November 10th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Gerry-Amen brother!
Ted Hanley
November 10th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
we are from MISSOURI.
So show me!
ReconStarr
November 10th, 2008 at 5:51 pm
DEAR JERRY,
NOT ONLY HAVE WE “NOTICED”, IT WAS ONE OF THE MANY THINGS WE HAVE ADMIRED ABOUT OBAMA. WE HAVE BEEN SUPPORTING HIM AND VOTED FOR HIM, AND THOUGH HIS VERY ASTUTE WIFE DOES TEND TO APPEAR TO HAVE A “CHIP ON HER SHOULDER” WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH RACIAL ISSUES, SHE IS AS INTELLIGENT AND CAPABLE AS BARACK.
AL & TOMI
November 10th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Hello Jerry, hope everything is going well with you!
Even though I’m in México all I can say is You’re damn right!
Saludos!
Alberto Molinar
November 10th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Good to have someone at the helm who can read a compass. Gunther
November 10th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Yes. Enough to elect him and hope to God there will be positive change, soon.
)
As my wife keeps saying, “I just want someone as my president who is smarter than me.”
As I listened to Obama that night in Grant Park, his words, his delivery, his intelligence, his realistic understanding that change wouldn’t come easy or fast … it brought me back to JFK and RFK. And Clinton. And, yes, even part of Nixon.
(I’m not as old as you, so I don’t remember the Roosevelts
I’d forgotten those feelings, particular the hope and strength of JFK, and the cautious optimism I had with RFK.
There are so many things wrong with this country that were right just eight years ago.
I think Obama gets it.
And hopefully the Democrats have enough clout now to convince the Repulicans his plan is the way to go.
Donn
November 10th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Jerry,
I had read a bit about Bush’s history, particularly his realtionship with his father. He apparently had to prove his worth.
Unfortunately, he was not the man for the job, despite good intentions. I have always seen him as a puppet of Cheney, Rumsfeld who were themselves agents of multinational corporations, particularly big oil.
whether I am right or wrong, the consequences of this tragic presidency will long be felt.
I must say we have a terrible Congress. They are also in the pockets of big business and have served us poorly. Why the American people do not see that and continue to send back to Washington the same old sorry gang, including Henry Waxman et al amazes me. But it should not; most Americans can’t see how malignant the corps of professional office-holders is.
These long-term Senators and Congressman bask in the media limelight and sup at the table of lobbyists and their sponsors. Out of touch with the challenges and concerns of their constituents.
They all need to be sent packing.
Care to write on that?
Bob K, MD
November 10th, 2008 at 6:10 pm
It was the very first thing I noticed and commented on to my friends. What a breath of fresh air to have an intelligent, educated person in charge again!
Fran U