Obama - Found the Courage?

August 28, 2008 | Paris, Kentucky | Vetting explained

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Al Gore gave the best speech of the convention. We should all review the transcript - and hold it to our hearts. Because he spoke - without the soaring rhetoric - the hard truth of what America is facing.

Obama has clearly absorbed the lessons of Reverent Wright. He provided a magnificent end to this carefully orchestrated event. But he didn't have the courage to do what needed to be done.

Imagine if you will - if the Clintons had been on stage at the end of his speech. Then - not only could we embrace his ideals - but also have confidence to bring it to fruition.

It's what Abraham Lincoln did - and Obama didn't find the courage to do. Obama has my vote but after 8 years of George Bush - I don't have much hope.

In an era where Rove-ism equals Machaivellieanism - I only wish Obama found the courage - to do what needed to be done to win this election.

Margaret Odgers

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