I disagree. Yes leopard’s spots don’t change but human beings aren’t leopards. we can and do often change and grow. i don’t underestimate the ability of any human being to do something differently than what they’ve done in the past. Obviously, Barack feels the same. He is the kind of leader that inspires those under him to do more than they’ve done before..to reach higher. He believes in people’s ability to grow and evolve and i have no doubt that the group he has assembled will rise to the challenge. But no matter what you or I think, the proof will be in the pudding. Again, let’s see what happens and THEN judge. remember, most people thought this country would NEVER elect a black man to the presidency and they were wrong too. you can’t ever say what someone definitely won’t do.

“How much do u really know about Barack? As a matter of fact how many of his supporters really know who he is and what he believes (outside of what CNN and the other corporate ran media outlets tell u)?”

I don’t need corporate media or anyone else tell me who he is. I’ve gotten all the information straight from the horse’s mouth. Barack has written two books about his life and his beliefs. He has done countless interviews, people who know him personally have talked extensively about him over the last 4 years. There is more than enough information out there about who he is. Why should i not accept who he says he is? especially when his actions have done nothing to contradict his words. He has been consistent. What more do we need to know? What kind of cereal he eats? what kind of soap he uses? i mean really.

“Is your decision to support Barack based on emotions or logic and facts?”

It’s purely based on facts and logic. Just because we don’t agree does not make me wrong.

I’m well aware of his record in both the State and U.S. Senate. I’m aware of what he was for and against. And from what i know of him, he has never behaved in an unethical way. If you have evidence that states otherwise, i’m happy to hear it.

I hate that people assume that anyone who supports Barack is some blind follower. Why are you the only one with brains? I have a brain too. And my own interpretation of all the information I have leads me to support him. That does not make me wrong and you right. We just disagree.

On contrare, mon cherie (I think thats right). Each of his appointees has a history, they are not new to this game. And if u look at one’s history of deeds, you pretty much know what he/she is going to do. A leopard never changes its spots.

Damali….’It’s a new day. We have a President now who is committed to giving a voice to Americans from all walks of life, with all different kinds of beliefs. Others have said it; he is actually doing it.’

Based on what evidence? Doing what Damali? How much do u really know about Barack? As a matter of fact how many of his supporters really know who he is and what he believes (outside of what CNN and the other corporate ran media outlets tell u)?

Damali…’He has not changed. This man is ethical and he has the kind of integrity that makes people who lack it, skeptical. And that’s fine with me.’

What was he before Damali? How do u know that he’s ethical. Could u name the laws that he voted on when he was State Senator? What about the laws he supported during his very brief tenure as US Senator? Did u even look at the link that I posted earlier regarding his cabinet appointments? Is your decision to support Barack based on emotions or logic and facts?

On Rick Warren: Barack explained that his choice was in response to the fact that Rick invited Barack to speak at an important event, even though they have opposite views on alot of issues. Barack says he is simply returning the favor of that conciliatory olive branch. I don’t understand why that’s so difficult to accept. It’s his inauguration. He has preached inclusiveness for the last 2 years. He is the President of EVERYONE, not just liberals. This choice shows that Barack means exactly what he says. All these attempts to attach deeper meaning to it is just silly. It is what it is.

It’s a new day. We have a President now who is committed to giving a voice to Americans from all walks of life, with all different kinds of beliefs. Others have said it; he is actually doing it. Many will complain in the same way some of the liberal students at Harvard did when Barack became the President of the Harvard Review. They assumed his appointment to that position meant they’d have their agenda highlighted on a regular basis. That did not happen. Many more articles did appear that were left-leaning, yes, but Barack maintained that his first priority was to put out a quality issue, regardless of politics. He was not looking to appease or pander to either side on the campus.

He has not changed. This man is ethical and he has the kind of integrity that makes people who lack it, skeptical. And that’s fine with me. For the first time in my adult life, I’m proud of my President.