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to do with actual outrage of worth. The real rage and consternation has to do with the popularity, the joyous welcome and rising approval ratings of President Barack Obama. Any thinking person by now should realize our President is a gracious and polite individual. He attracts people toward him with that glorious smile and genuine gleam in his eye. Even his most ardent detractors may be a little snarky but when in his company, still want that autograph or photo taken with the man to be posted on their home newspapers.
Chavez reminds me of the high school football player, BMOC who realizes he's got some competition in the "buzz" area. It's not going to be about him but the new guy. Chavez may be many things but heaven knows he's not stupid. It was obvious, at least to me, Chavez has admiration for Obama. Perhaps, thinking ahead, he can make points in helping with the Cuba situation. Chavez knows the big picture when he sees it.
The Right is aghast about the smile, the handshake, the giving of the book. At least that's what they're saying and of course, the media plays along. What they're really aghast about is that our President has accomplished so much in less than his 100 days that a second term is looming large and he's not even through the first year. OMG, he's actually going to accomplish all of these things he said during the campaign, we'll never see a majority again! Obama responded as we would expect him to and came away from that conference, like he did the G-20, as a genuine statesman.
This is really what their angst is all about. Our President knows how to engage people, he knows how to listen and while doing so, says a lot. Good job Mr. President, you did us proud. Now run the dog.
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