The fact that Obama allowed a rally, in support of his presidential candidacy, to open with this band is again rather telling to me.
Just as his laughing remark regarding his prior drug use that “inhaling was the whole purpose,” and just as he chose to use hand gestures (one gross) to make fun of his opponent and entertain a crowd, this decision of his reveals a man not ready for leadership.
One who would lead calls each of us to something higher, something better. And we should expect to see evidence of this as he introduces himself to us. A leader doesn’t bend to the weaknesses of the crowd to earn their approval or adoration. Or their vote. He should show far more maturity.
Not just his words, but his actions, should reveal a life of strong character and solid judgment.
Obama addressed Wesleyan graduates this weekend. I only heard a few words chosen by the media. I’m sure the cable station wanted to show him in the best light. But the few words I heard had a hollow ring, an irony to them.
He spoke of the importance of choosing a life of public service, obviously making himself the premier example. Mentioning, I’m fairly certain, as I’ve heard so many times, his ‘community organizing.’ And then he went on to say what struck me as so ironic. He counseled against going after “the big house and expensive suits.”
He chose just those two.
Who is not aware of the rather smelly deal in which he partnered with an indicted crook to land himself the big house? And who is not aware that many have commented on his fashionable, pricey suits – in fact, even implying his suits had more substance than the man himself?
This man has counted on his words to dazzle the uninformed. And to a large – and alarming – extent, he’s been successful. Until he relinquishes those trappings he sought so assiduously for himself, he will be just another hypocrite to me.
In the meantime, he’s proven his mansion has more character and his Armanis more substance.
