If W. and Cheney preferred Fox News on the TVs in the White House because they liked hearing their cheerleaders, Obama may leave the channel on Fox because he prefers seducing and sparring with antagonists to spooning with allies.
Right now, though, it’s a huge relief to be getting an inquisitive, complicated mind in the White House.
W. decided there was no need to be president of the whole country. He could just be president of his base. Obama is determined to be president of as much of the country as possible.
We’re trading a dogmatic president for one who’s shopping for a dog. It feels good.
posted on January 18, 2009 10:46:47 PM new
What a terrific column Dowd has written! Thanks for posting.
I'm sure I'll be glued to the tv for the next two days.
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"Here in America we are descended in blood and in spirit from revolutionists and rebels - men and women who ***dared to dissent*** from accepted doctrine. As their heirs, ***may we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion."*** --Eisenhower
posted on January 19, 2009 01:03:59 AM new
Shoot! I hate current columns (NT Times, Washington Post) that require you register before you can read them!
I hope that Obama will strive to achieve the ideals of Martin Luther King and that he will succeed as a world leader in the pursuit of social justice and peace.
posted on January 19, 2009 06:58:51 AM new
Pixiamom, usually I don't have to register at the New York Times or Los Angeles Times and only occassionally at the Washington Post. The priviledge of being able to access such good articles outweighs the temporary inconvenience of registration.
