Having recently finished The Audacity of Hope, the "I'm running for president" book by Barack Obama, I'm struck by its thoughtful eloquence.
His essence is that of a law school professor. He thinks through the ideas of things, and is able to communicate that thought process clearly.
In particular, he has a clear expressive thought about our history. He describes honestly but with admiration the unity of the 50s. Then, how the 60s included more people in our society, but created anarchy in the process, and how the conservatives of today are striving for certainty in reaction/antithesis to that anarchy.
I hope he can synthesize a new, better way forward. I think he just might.
Whether you agree or disagree with him, it's good to have smart, eloquent people involved in our national dialogue.
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