Nonetheless, I cringe when I hear conspiracy theorists claim that members of his administration are part of "a shadowy, elitist cabal (the Bilderberger group) intent on installing a one-world government that subverts the will of the American people." (Bilderberger conferences are held around the world and includes leaders of business, media, and politics. )
Other rumors about and criticisms of Obama:
- He's a closet Muslim
- He wants to over-inflate size of the federal government.
- He shouldn't have spent time away from the White House during a time of crisis to appear on Jay Leno's late-night talk show.
- He's idealistic and unrealistic in his plans for education, health, and government reform.
- He knew about the AIG super bonuses OR he should have known.
- His administration's Homeland Security policies will make America less safe.
- Closing Guantanamo Bay will allow anti-American extremists loose in the world.
- His outreach to Iran isn't likely to reap substantive changes in Iran-U.S. relations.
He definitely unlike any president I've ever seen in my lifetime. He's easygoing (at least in public), articulate, funny, and seems to relate to and seek out ordinary Americans.
Leaving Washington to hold Town Meetings is a brilliant strategy. Cut out the middle men--the media--who more and more provide news with definite biases or political leanings.
Likewise, he's a product of the Technological Age and easily uses technology and social networking to stay connected to supporters.
I don't know what Obama's legacy will be or if America will elect him to a second term. I just know it's refreshing to have someone at the table who resembles me--and I don't mean just racially. He seems to love common folk and is genuinely interested in making a better life for those with no access to or ties with power brokers in Washington and on Wall Street.
