Change: Obama, Blair, Bush and Cameron

[matgb]

Have I mentioned how cool it is to have a US President who feels like one of us? IT literate, a bit geeky, smart, likes a good debate, enjoys being challenged on ideas, etc. It's cool, isn't it? Thing is? He's just another political leader. Who am I talking about here:
Relatively obscure politician with a legal background, went to an expensive

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[doccy]

...is this a huge surprise then? I was under the impression that Obama was of a similar mind to McCain on many, many issues, and more right-wing that him on some as well.

Also, as for the words, what do they even mean? Obama - I'm sure - is good to write for, because he delivers his speeches well. But beyond that it's simple strategy. Confident body language. Strong tone of voice, making it sound like you have the courage of your convictions, even if you don't believe (or in Dubya's case necessarily understand) in what you're saying.

And the words - economy's in trouble, most people know we're in a recession/depression. Are they meant to say "Nooo, it's all going swimmingly, I don't want to alter this lovely, lovely situation at all"? They'll use the words "hope" and "change", they'll throw in patriotism and maybe religion too, because they're all familiar and comforting things.

...that said, I'm mildly encouraged right now. Four days in (it is 4 now, right?), and Guantanamo's closing, the rendition and torture is officially being stopped, he's lifted the ban on funding abortion abroad and he's also stopped the stem cell testing ban. Oh, and he's been allowed to keep his Blackberry.

*waves a little flag*