Originally posted by Flighty
reply to post by Benevolent Heretic
I kind of don't get what the big deal is??
I don't either.

I don't think it is a big deal. See my post on page one.
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Originally posted by soldiermom
I think time will have to be the judge of that. As Obama fans are quick to point out, "he hasn't even taken office yet."
Ah, yes, I've said that a hundred times.

But if people are willing to criticize him before he's even taken office, it should be all right to
admire and commend him before he takes office, as well, right? I mean, we don't want things to be one-sided here... Do we? At least I don't.
Honest to God, I can't figure out why he inspires such allegiance.
And I can't figure out what inspires such hatred. So, again, different people have different opinions. I'm comfortable with that.
I hope you at least have your fingers crossed that he's the saviour you think he is and that his change is something tangible and not
just a mantra.
I don't think he's a "savior". The only people who say that are his critics, in an attempt to insult Obama supporters.

In fact, I have a very
balanced opinion of his policies. There are some I strongly disagree with and have said so here. In fact, most of the Obama supporters left on ATS
have criticized him at one point or another. People don't criticize someone they think of as their "savior", do they?
And in the interest of disclosure, I AM hoping he is what he has put forth and I do have my fingers crossed that he fulfills at least most of the
promises he made during the campaign. Yeah, I hope he's a good president.
Who gives a flying flip?
As I said above, I'm not at all upset about where he's staying. From what I've read in this thread, the loudest voices of disgust are from his
detractors, claiming there are "rules" and ragging on Obama's school choice and whatnot. Read the thread. The most his supporters are claiming is
"puzzlement" and childishness of Bush. Obama's detractors are the ones throwing tantrums.
The truth is, Obama detractors are making a big deal out of this to try to make Obama look ... wait for it... ELITE!

What else is new?