Obama and His Field Muscle
There's a good chance that the role California played in Obama's victory will go unnoticed. However, the California team actually pulled off what can only be called a field operation coup.
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The Shout Heard Round the World: Obama as Global Leader
Obama is the American President, but he is, in many respects, also the world's President. What he does will matter to young and old across the globe. The world, like America, is waiting for him to lead.
Obama Drug Czar Pick: No Recovery from War on Drugs?
Obama shouldn't make the mistake that Bill Clinton did and install a drug czar who will ignore science and push dogma.
The Answer To, "Where Were You?" Is Still Crystal Clear
We had a hard time believing that what we were seeing was real. Yet there it was. The crown prince of Camelot was dead.
Why All The Tattoos?
Everywhere I look I see tattoos. Plain brown-wrapped bodies seem to be soooo 20th century. 40% of Americans aged 18-40 have at least one permanent tattoo.
He's the President, Stupid
Obama's peace train is on tracks that have led to the same place since Eisenhower first told America to beware the military-industrial complex.
Presidents Kill People, Especially Bush
One out of ten times, someone is going to walk into the Oval Office and say, "I'm sorry Mr. President, our intelligence didn't pan out -- we accidentally hit a wedding. Ten civilians killed."
There's Only One End of the World... and This Isn't It
The financial crisis is a good, albeit painful, reminder that the stocks, bonds, gold, silver have no intrinsic value. We act as if they do, because it gives us some sense of an orderly world.
Apparently, It's the Government's Fault Detroit Is Bankrupt
We're seeing an amazing act of willful ignorance here. The predicament that Detroit has found itself in is an American business tragedy. Let's not make it worse by lying to ourselves.
Pritzker Saved Obama Much Embarrasssment By Bowing Out Of Commerce
Pritzker did Obama, herself, and probably the thousands of other bilked homeowners who still blame her family bank for their misery, a favor by bowing out of Commerce. That is if indeed she did bow out.
Look, Stop Saying "LOOK"
Sometimes a writer will use the word, 'look' to begin a line, but it will be in the context of a command as, "Look at the puppy," or "Look away before you turn to stone!"
Obama, Bill Clinton and the Media "Center"
The fog of memory and the spin of media are teaming up to explain that Obama must hew to "the center" if he knows what's good for his presidency.
The Hits Just Keep Coming
We have been rudderless for some time, and it shows. The call to public service is now more urgent than at any time in our nation's history.
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The Importance Of Eye Contact
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The Obamas are equals, they balance each other, while looking in the same direction side by side. There is no competition. He is so proud of Michelle. And she beams with pride about him. I just do not know many Dads that fly come for a daughter's slumber party or hurry home to take their daughter trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Their kids absolutely adore their Dad. Lovely to see. He is just a plain nice man. I fear that he is going to burn himself out, trying to please everyone and make each and every person happy. Michelle must be quite a person to be willing to share Barack with the world. It is going to be fun to watch this develop. They listen to each other--and care deeply for their successes. I hope there will be many.
I cannot wait until January 20 see those lovely people walk up the front steps of the White House. Welcome home, dear people, and health and happiness to the entire family!
I love their whole family. Barack Obama is such an inspirationa and he's humble. They were made for each other. HE is one Good looking man though.
All is said! The only thing I can say is " Just Beautiful"
I really like this family, and seeing them interact with
their daughters is wonderful. I can't wait for them to
become our FIRST FAMILY officially.
Its not just the eye contact that is special, its the quality of the eye contact. Like he quote in the article said, you can't fake honesty. And, you can't fake respect, admiration, and authentic interest in the other. Those things arise from within your own heart/soul. The emotions we fake come from our heads. The Obama's use their heads to think and their hearts to know. When they look into each other's eyes they each see their own best self reflected back to them. That is the quality that is special, not just the eye contact.
Knowing others is intelligence
knowing yourself is true wisdom.
Mastering others is strength,
mastering yourself is true power.
If you want to know me,
Look inside your own heart.
The Obama's embody these principles in their own relationship. Its beautiful to see.
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