"the most reasonable person in the room"

scheming daemons

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Thu Jan-28-10 02:01 AM
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"the most reasonable person in the room"

Barack Obama possesses a talent that drives his detractors crazy: the ability to come across as the most reasonable person in the room. This is an enviable political gift, one that makes the churlishness of his opponents all the more glaring. Tonight’s speech may not change any minds, but it reinforces the sense of decency and intelligence that this president consistently brings to the job.

Alan Schroeder
Professor of Journalism, Northeastern University

http://www.politico.com/arena/perm/Alan_Schroeder_F1A907CF-1426-4558-9DAA-566841F9AD70.html

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uppityperson

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Thu Jan-28-10 02:04 AM
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1. I am SO glad we don't have to see yuck yuck yuck doofus anymore

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immoderate

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Thu Jan-28-10 02:28 AM
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2. LOL

:rofl:

--imm

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ginnyinWI

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Thu Jan-28-10 02:35 AM
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3. not to mention the snarling crabby old man behind him.

As I said tonight, "isn't it great to have a Vice-President with such a great smile?"

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lib_wit_it

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Thu Jan-28-10 04:44 AM
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8. Ain't it the truth! And Obama's smile as he entered the room and when he mentioned Michelle's

work for children's health and the camera went to her and back to him. So sweet.

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Mayberry Machiavelli

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Thu Jan-28-10 02:47 AM
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4. Always brings a smile to my lips every time I realize that.

Luckily I find myself thinking about or remembering that guy less and less each day.

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Mayberry Machiavelli

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Thu Jan-28-10 02:47 AM
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5. It helps to not do things like shout like a douchebag at other guy's speeches, this "reasonableness"

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Hekate

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Thu Jan-28-10 04:19 AM
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6. KnR. He Who Shall Not Be Named used to make me rave at the tv-machine. What an incredible difference

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TicketyBoo

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Thu Jan-28-10 04:24 AM
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7. Lovin' it.

Great speech.

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