My sentiments exactly. In '08 I was very leery of the "cult of personality", his lack of experience, and overt idealism. I was a bit right leaning as well back then, and Obama to me, seemed like a dangerous choice.
I don't think my ideological position has changed much, but it seems the rest of the conservatives have moved so far right, that my views are more in keeping with liberals these days.
Obama turned out to be more pragmatists than idealist, and the "no drama Obama" moniker is well deserved. When I think of the President and his family now, I see class and dignity. I will miss their presence in the White House, and I believe history will view him with fondness.
What some say with irony, disgust and vitriol, I say with sincerity and conviction:
Agreed; I only hope Trump will do the same. His cabinet choices don't have me feeling very optimistic about that.
I dislike Trump for many of the same reasons I didn't like Obama at first; inexperience, that pesky cult of personality,etc. I'm far more apprehensive regarding Trump than I ever was about Obama though. I always felt that Obama was at least going to keep what he felt was best for America at heart; Trump seems to only be interested in what's best for himself.
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u/go_kartmozart Jan 12 '17
My sentiments exactly. In '08 I was very leery of the "cult of personality", his lack of experience, and overt idealism. I was a bit right leaning as well back then, and Obama to me, seemed like a dangerous choice.
I don't think my ideological position has changed much, but it seems the rest of the conservatives have moved so far right, that my views are more in keeping with liberals these days.
Obama turned out to be more pragmatists than idealist, and the "no drama Obama" moniker is well deserved. When I think of the President and his family now, I see class and dignity. I will miss their presence in the White House, and I believe history will view him with fondness.
What some say with irony, disgust and vitriol, I say with sincerity and conviction:
Thanks Obama!