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Favorite Post Q4

My favorite post from quarter three is my post entitled "Gross
National Happiness."

I think that this post did a successful job of combining succinct descriptions of unknown terms with links to more elaborate descriptions. I also think that I did a good job of mixing my own theories with those of the hosts of "Stuff You Should Know."

Thursday, January 28, 2010

An Elected Figurhead?

Last night's State of the Union was chock full of rhetoric that he may or may not live up to.  Most of what he was saying was not that amazing or precedent shattering, yet it stirred up a great deal of emotions within me.  Then I remembered a Supernews clip below.

Despite the fact that this clip is poking fun at Obama's stoic and likable demeanor (and its effect throughout the world), I think there may be more to it.  His beautiful speeches and brand have made America (and our interests) more popular across the world. 

This was important.

Now he is using the same great public speaking ability to restore Americans' confidence in politics, the government, and the economy.

This is important.

It just all makes me wonder, is he anything more than a relatively powerless figurehead?

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