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FlyingSquirrel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-09 12:38 AM
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Whatever you want, Barack. Whatever you want.
I found myself saying those words to myself this morning as I watched his speech.

I also found myself feeling shame for the many things that I know I could have done up till now, but haven't.

And fear that I would not be able to measure up to the things that might be asked of me.

But it's a nice calming mantra that helps me somewhat.

Whatever you want, Barack. Whatever you want.
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Seen the light Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-09 12:40 AM
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1. Bad attitude
Question leaders, even if they are genuinely decent human beings like Obama.
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democrattotheend Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-09 01:07 AM
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2. I don't think that's what the OP meant
Correct me if I am wrong, but it seemed like the OP was referring to President Obama's call to serve the country through community service and civic engagement.
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firedupdem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-09 02:43 AM
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3. That's what I took from it and I felt the same way. I'm thinking, I could
be doing a lot more.
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TTUBatfan2008 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-21-09 02:52 AM
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4. I think the OP means...
joining in community service, etc. rather than "do whatever you want with your policies as President."
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