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Is Obama the new Gandi?

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http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2012/03/02/obama_likens_himself_to_gandhi_and_nelson_mandela.html

I have hardly heard of a man who has accomplished so little, believe he is so much like such great men. What do you think?

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  • Si_CreweSi_Crewe Posts: 40,202
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    Is "Gandi" a magician or something? :confused:
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 26,853
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    No he isnt. He's actually not as charismatic as everyone originally believed. As soon as he actually got elected he disappeared into obscurity.
  • MrQuikeMrQuike Posts: 18,175
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    Si_Crewe wrote: »
    Is "Gandi" a magician or something? :confused:

    The well know septic?
  • NansbreadNansbread Posts: 2,408
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    Gandhi...

    bloody british education system.
  • Si_CreweSi_Crewe Posts: 40,202
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    MrQuike wrote: »
    The well know septic?

    Famous for driving a tank?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 25,366
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    Nansbread wrote: »
    Gandhi...

    bloody british education system.

    I know, right. Everyone knows that sentences begin with a capital letter...
  • MrQuikeMrQuike Posts: 18,175
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    Si_Crewe wrote: »
    Famous for driving a tank?

    Doubt it...:D
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,566
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    Anyone who gets to be president of USA automatically has to compromise.

    I still think Obama is a really good guy though.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 491
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    I don't see him comparing himself to Ghandi or Mandela, quite the opposite. He's saying that it's difficult to do what they did and he alone is not enough, the way I read it.
  • TheSilentFezTheSilentFez Posts: 11,103
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    No.
    I thought everyone hated him in the US...and for that reason we may end up with a homophobe, a psychotic Mormon or an old man who is obsessed with the moon as the most powerful man on Earth.
    Then again, I know basically nothing about US politics, so...
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 26,853
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    TheSilentFez wrote: »
    No.
    I thought everyone hated him in the US...and for that reason we may end up with a homophobe, a psychotic Mormon or an old man who is obsessed with the moon as the most powerful man on Earth.
    Then again, I know basically nothing about US politics, so...

    No you about nailed it.
  • Si_CreweSi_Crewe Posts: 40,202
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    Indrid Cold wrote: »
    ...comparing himself to Ghandi....

    Remember how embarassing it was when Dan Quayle corrected that kid by sticking an "e" on the end of "potato"...?
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 491
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    Si_Crewe wrote: »
    Remember how embarassing it was when Dan Quayle corrected that kid by sticking an "e" on the end of "potato"...?
    I will have to say no. I don't know who that is. However your point is well taken, I've seen my mistake. :D
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 832
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVaiIvcav64
  • Julian-FreakJulian-Freak Posts: 2,815
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    TheSilentFez wrote: »
    No.
    I thought everyone hated him in the US...and for that reason we may end up with a homophobe, a psychotic Mormon or an old man who is obsessed with the moon as the most powerful man on Earth.
    Then again, I know basically nothing about US politics, so...

    Obama may just be about safe for another 4 years.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 9,720
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    Nelson Mandela got a Nobel peace prize for basically being a terrorist.

    It's a very strange world.
  • Julian-FreakJulian-Freak Posts: 2,815
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    Meilie wrote: »
    Nelson Mandela got a Nobel peace prize for basically being a terrorist.

    It's a very strange world.

    David Cameron became Prime minister after being a rioter and smashing up establishments..
    Go figure.
    Strange world indeed.
  • PootmatootPootmatoot Posts: 15,640
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    If you get your political knowledge from Real Clear Politics, I'm not surprise it's as daft as your spelling.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 70
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    Good guys don't get to become President of the United States.

    Obama is a dyed in the wool politician representing the interests of the American ruling class. He believes in their mission and has done nothing to disappoint them. He's done a better job of preserving the essential status quo of American society than his predecessor, and he will be returned to power for another four years because of that.
  • mirrorimagemirrorimage Posts: 4,622
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    Damned Yankee wrote: »
    Good guys don't get to become President of the United States.

    Obama is a dyed in the wool politician representing the interests of the American ruling class. He believes in their mission and has done nothing to disappoint them. He's done a better job of preserving the essential status quo of American society than his predecessor, and he will be returned to power for another four years because of that.

    Another four years of goofing around, playing ping pong, karaoke and getting down at the basketball game. No wonder he always looks like he can't believe his luck and so will enjoy every minute of it. :D
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