-Dalaam-
21-02-2008, 11:29
For the record, I'd prefer this not be another Hillary vs. Obama thread. there are enough of those. Instead, I'd like it to center around discussion of Barack Obama's most recent book, "The Audacity of Hope.", in which he outlines his political philosophy, his personal trials and tribulations, and his ideas for renewing the spirit of America.
I'm about two thirds of the way through it myself, and found it to be incredibly sincere. Barack often relates things that might be embarrassing or politically damaging. He talks about how politics has devolved into flag-waving, rather than discussion. He goes into rather incredible detail on ideas he has for problems with education, immigration, medical and technological research, the economy, health insurance, and so on. Parts of the book, like his description of his own personal faith, or seeing his mother die of cancer, or growing up in a household his father had left when he was two, are incredibly personal. I find it illuminating, and would recommend that anyone considering supporting Obama buy the book and read it themselves. I would reccomend this doubly for those who allege that he somehow lacks substance.
I'm about two thirds of the way through it myself, and found it to be incredibly sincere. Barack often relates things that might be embarrassing or politically damaging. He talks about how politics has devolved into flag-waving, rather than discussion. He goes into rather incredible detail on ideas he has for problems with education, immigration, medical and technological research, the economy, health insurance, and so on. Parts of the book, like his description of his own personal faith, or seeing his mother die of cancer, or growing up in a household his father had left when he was two, are incredibly personal. I find it illuminating, and would recommend that anyone considering supporting Obama buy the book and read it themselves. I would reccomend this doubly for those who allege that he somehow lacks substance.