Charles Krauthammer - The Obama Inaugural: Hail Washington -- Not Lincoln
But now that Obama was president, the redeemer was withholding, the tone newly sober, even dour. The world was still in Bushian ruin, marked by "fear . . . conflict . . . discord . . . petty grievances and false promises . . . recriminations and worn-out dogmas." But no more the prospect of magical restoration. In a stunning exercise in lowered expectations, Obama offered not quite blood, sweat and tears, but responsibility, work, sacrifice and service. Full Story »
Posted by Peter L. Combs
A very worthwhile read, regardless of where you stand politically. Nice job of revealing the post Election politician juxtaposed with the campaign figure.