Mr. Obama’s speech in Berlin was, to use on his own wording, audacious. I would use the word chutzpa. I like the man because he is so well spoken. John McCain will never be as adept as Barack Obama in delivering a speech. My problem with him is that he told us that on his trip to Iraq, the Middle East, and Europe he would be listening. Giving a political speech in Berlin was inappropriate for an American presidential candidate.
Yes, he did speak in Israel but it was for the purpose of reassuring Israelis that he would support that nation. The speech in Berlin was similar to many of the rousing campaign speeches he has presented throughout his race to obtain the Democratic Party nomination. Do Berliners care? They were probably curious about his views and he has taken on a star quality and they wanted to hear him and perhaps obtain a picture. It’s as if he might appear on German television in their version of Access Hollywood.
Barack Obama needs to return to the United States and focus on the economy. He needs to tell us details of his plans to restore the jobs and wealth that many American have lost during the past eight years. He needs to tell us precisely how he will deal with the growing energy crises and the world environmental crises. That means no vague “yes we can” mottos.
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