Obama has projected the role of political innocent – but by no means is he in any way ‘innocent’ – and that is what people believe in him, the promise that a caring, honest, ordinary, ‘everyman’ will get the job done right.
I think “Dave” should be required viewing for every politician everywhere.
I like to think that “Dave” might be one of Obama’s favorites.
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Tom is a contributor to public debate on issues affecting our survival; works with a London and a South African think tank, is a working journalist and author.
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