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Omigawd! Barack Obama Sparkled on "60 Minutes" Interview

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What a joy!

After eight years of Inarticulate-Dumbbell-Fool-Hoof-in-Mouth-in-Chief G.W.B., it was heaven to watch Barack and Michelle Obama in their first interview since the election on 60 Minutes last night.

I’m not sure we can cope with a president who’s articulate, looks like he’s comfortable in his own skin, has a real sense of humor and not that of a first grader, and who can graciously refuse to answer a question without slamming the questioner.

Michell Obama is a welcome relief from the plastic-wrapped Laura, whose popularity is beyond me.

It’s no wonder that world leaders attending Bush’s G-20 Economic Summit, would much rather have dealt with Obama than Bush.

I can’t imagine what it must have been like for these world leaders, especially those with half a brain and a grain of common sense to deal with Dick Cheney’s Puppet-in-Chief and his my-way-only method of governing.

Sitting across from him at a meeting or dinner and having to endure Bush’s insipid, crass, rude jokes and incessant smirking must have been appetite destroying to say the least.

I’m still amazed that Angela Merkel didn’t haul off and deck Bush after his sneak attack from the back on her shoulders.

It’s also surprising that we never heard that Bush started frat (fart) food fights at the dining tables. Maybe not that surprising since he can go on endlessly about food and might not want to waste any.

If they could put up with Bush, cringing all the way, I guess they’ll find a way -- just as we must -- to tolerate a U.S. president who commands respect through his intelligence, thoughtfulness and ability to listen and work his way through solutions to problems.

The thing that impressed me the most about the 60 Minutes interview besides the Obamas' seemingly total comfort with themselves and each other, was when Obama said they will try different things to solve problems, and if they don’t work, they’ll try something else.

No more governing by insanity.

Doing the same thing, throwing more money and/or lives at a problem, and expecting a different result.

 

Sandy Sand began her writing career while raising three children and doing public relations work for Women's American ORT (Organization for Rehabilitation through Training). That led to a job as a reporter for the San Fernando Valley Chronicle, a (more...)
 

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Spoken like a true Kool-Ade drinker by Sandy Sand on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 12:50:12 PM
Can't stand the heat ... by Mr M on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 4:29:03 PM
Arrogance needs a lesson by Sandy Sand on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 6:48:36 AM
The audacity of smarts by francine on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 12:17:41 PM
Well said, Francine by Sandy Sand on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 12:41:56 PM
a sparkle of intelligence in the primate's eyes by Meryl Ann Butler on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:07:52 PM
Fluff you! by francine on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:13:38 PM
Too much book learnin' by JohnPeebles on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:52:34 PM
Oh yes, brilliant by Roger Thomas on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 1:54:42 PM
Nice Try by Robert Sargent on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:49:34 AM
Educated fools by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:59:17 AM
"Omigawd! Barack Obama Sparkled ..." By Sandy Sand by syed mahdi on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 2:09:08 PM
omigawd ! Kill me now ! by jersey girl on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 5:33:14 PM
Here's how it works with Democrats. If McCain is considering by Richard Mynick on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 6:40:26 PM
When you add context to the situation it becomes clear... by Steven Leser on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:34:48 AM
Focusing on just 2 of the points you raised there -- by Richard Mynick on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:38:57 PM
Good Grief! by Sandy Sand on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 6:51:14 PM
sandy by jersey girl on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 7:19:16 PM
You don't really think you'll see that list ... by Mr M on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 9:19:31 PM
Yeah, reversing the tax cuts for the rich by Robert Sargent on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:01:54 AM
Robert and Sandy, of course you are right but they wont see by Steven Leser on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 12:18:55 PM
From what Obama has said and what he has done ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 12:20:35 PM
He is not President yet so, he hasnt had an opportunity to by Steven Leser on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:33:46 PM
What - did he come from a vacuum? by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:42:36 PM
Most of Robert Sargent's claims are half-truths at best. by Richard Mynick on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:55:57 PM
Omigawd by Dak on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 7:26:53 PM
Questioning is a Survival Skill by boomerang on Monday, Nov 17, 2008 at 11:03:48 PM
Starvation is change I can believe in..... by io on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 3:46:24 AM
brilliant commentary Mr M & io by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 6:48:31 AM
I agree with you Sandy! by Viki on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:07:10 AM
Hey, Viki, I have something for you ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:38:18 AM
Excellent article Mr M by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:23:49 AM
Are you lost? by Robert Sargent on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:05:34 AM
What does this mean? by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:50:46 AM
that comment was directed at by Robert Sargent on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:34:24 PM
God forbid, you should tax your mind with reading by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:57:49 PM
You're Killing Me Mr. M!!! by boomerang on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:27:11 PM
Viki by Sandy Sand on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:42:00 AM
Sandy.. what ad hominem attacks? by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:28:00 PM
Sandy, by C.Bid on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 10:12:48 AM
C Bid by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 11:29:09 AM
Thank you ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 12:31:50 PM
C.Bid - I couldn't agree with you more ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:35:40 PM
THANKS, SANDY, LOVED IT! by Meryl Ann Butler on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:16:30 PM
? by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 1:30:16 PM
direction by Meryl Ann Butler on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:00:26 PM
Too obtuse by Sandy Sand on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 6:02:27 PM
Just who the hell do you think you are? by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 6:45:42 PM
Fer Sure, Meryl Ann by Sandy Sand on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 3:34:11 PM
sech a deal! by Meryl Ann Butler on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:03:06 PM
excuse me? by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:51:01 PM
LOL - I think I'm in love with you ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:41:45 PM
Mr. M. and Jersey Girl, and others... by John R Moffett on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:01:44 PM
Mr Moffett by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:26:57 PM
John, no where in my writings have you heard ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 2:44:37 PM
Mr M by ej wiz on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 4:43:58 PM
I agree ej by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 5:27:39 PM
ej wis - brother-in-arms by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 6:23:43 PM
Trust or Bust Fellas. by boomerang on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:52:39 PM
Boomerang .. by jersey girl on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:05:15 PM
Thanks Boom ... by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:48:46 PM
Sandy, by Viki on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:23:07 PM
What is it with you? by Mr M on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 9:14:59 PM
Sparkles and brilliance by sometimes blinded on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:31:20 PM
Mr M by Viki on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 3:10:21 PM
Apology accepted by Mr M on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 5:59:30 PM
Mr M by Viki on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 3:18:48 PM
Vicki by jersey girl on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 4:16:02 PM
Mr M by Viki on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:03:09 PM
Viki ... by Mr M on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:28:03 PM
To answer your question on expansion of military.....for one by Viki on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 7:17:40 PM
Labels and Military by Mr M on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 8:11:09 PM
Mr M by Viki on Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 3:13:00 PM
Consider some thoughts... by boomerang on Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 10:52:49 PM
The God's have no defence against stupidity by Mr M on Friday, Nov 21, 2008 at 11:27:12 PM
Humans are NOT dogs.... by Kitty Antonik Wakfer on Wednesday, Nov 26, 2008 at 1:54:58 PM

 
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