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To: Steve Lokness who wrote (276578)	8/17/2015 12:29:47 PM
From: Cautious_Optimist	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 540773

NEWSFLASH: People were attracted to Obama because: 1) He wanted alternatives to failed war, and a shoot ready aim strategy that was failing morally and creating MORE tragedy and despotism than it was preventing. 2) Obama wanted healthcare to be available to all, and to curb the colossal ascension of pre ACA rate increases that were harming ratepayers and the economy. 3) They were tired of GOP fatcats and their lobbyists telling the President and the powerful VP what to say and do. 4) McCain and Romney lost to Obama because the American people wanted hope, not fear. Like it or not, Obama is going down as one of the greatest Presidents in US History - who stood up to the filthy machine that declared war on HIM before he even took the oath of office. Obama will be remembered as a moderate who risked his political fortunes to catch Bin Laden, got health care extended to tens-of-millions of Americans, and NEVER lost his cool or class in the face of racism and much propaganda, as well as physical threats.

To: Steve Lokness who wrote (276578)	8/17/2015 12:38:42 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540773

"Exciting for a presidential candidate is a good thing" Exciting may be the only thing when it comes to getting elected. I'm with you. Hillary make a wooden spoon seem exciting. She's totally rehearsed, totally unspontaneous, totally controlling ( the walking rope line at the parade), doesn't seem to be having fun, devoid of passion on the campaign trail, and spends far too much time saying, "I have an ongoing conversation with the American people" (whoever thought that phrase up should be drawn and quartered, and then hung on spikes at the city gate, as a warning to all wordsmiths), and far too little time actually conversing; she's about the only candidate trying not to get on TV. She's lacks fire in her belly. "yes I have been suggesting a remedy; " Me, too. She should drop acid with Chelsea, and then cut loose it let it fly after they return to earth; unleash herself.