No Plumber's Helper
This is a response to "clark's" comment on my post titled: You Don't Know What's Good for You; I do.
Clark, your points are well-reasoned and well-taken. Perhaps I engaged in a touch of hyperbole. Obama is a smooth operator; he has proven that continually throughout the campaign. I have nothing but respect for his restraint and calm demeanor under very trying circumstances. Those characteristics will serve him well should he become President.
Despite the aforementioned, I still detect an air of superiority, albeit unintended, and certainly well-intentioned. I don't know about you, but if I'm engaged in a discussion with my wife and I happen to say something to the effect of "here's the way you should think about it," she doesn't respond with, "Thanks honey, I appreciate you pointing out the flaw in my thinking," rather, she gets irritated at my audacity—and rightfully so. Nobody wants to be told what or how to think. Obama is lecturing from the pulpit. The whole exchange has an unmistakable teacher/student feel. That doesn't mean his points are wrong. It does mean that he likely left the recipient of his pontification feeling dressed down. Obama is too clever to engage in that style communication. He can do better.
Clark, your points are well-reasoned and well-taken. Perhaps I engaged in a touch of hyperbole. Obama is a smooth operator; he has proven that continually throughout the campaign. I have nothing but respect for his restraint and calm demeanor under very trying circumstances. Those characteristics will serve him well should he become President.
Despite the aforementioned, I still detect an air of superiority, albeit unintended, and certainly well-intentioned. I don't know about you, but if I'm engaged in a discussion with my wife and I happen to say something to the effect of "here's the way you should think about it," she doesn't respond with, "Thanks honey, I appreciate you pointing out the flaw in my thinking," rather, she gets irritated at my audacity—and rightfully so. Nobody wants to be told what or how to think. Obama is lecturing from the pulpit. The whole exchange has an unmistakable teacher/student feel. That doesn't mean his points are wrong. It does mean that he likely left the recipient of his pontification feeling dressed down. Obama is too clever to engage in that style communication. He can do better.
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