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JudithWarnerOnObamaFamilyTalk 9 - 12 Feb 2009 - Main.AaronShepard
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 No one thinks the family they know and trust will have problems behind closed doors and no one really expects Obama to “screw up.” In my experience as a member of the African-American community, it is obvious that many think descriptive representation is a reality and that racial background means Obama will have their backs, if you will. When he takes action that alters these beliefs, there will be disappointment, a re-assessment of expectations and a change in one’s view of the ordinary man. It is this re-assessment (rather than the constant comparison going on now) that seems as though it will be most beneficial.

-- UchechiAmadi - 12 Feb 2009

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Uchechi, I'm not sure that the reassessment you speak of will be a good thing. People have put a lot of proverbial eggs in Obama's basket, and I think society could certainly experience a civic backlash (lack of participation, more alienation and frustration, etc.) once Obama fails to live up to many people's unrealistic expectations.

-- AaronShepard - 12 Feb 2009

 
 
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