What the hell is so inspiring about Obama anyway?

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Well, I'd say for one thing that he says the things that need to be said.  Example:

A close friend is caught making some outlandish remarks about America, many are offended...

What would that status quo politican do?  Well, do what he/she is supposed to do, cut all ties and bash the individual.

What did Barack Obama do?  Sincerely disagreed and condemned the statements... yet refused to turn his back on a dear friend.  That shows character, that shows class, and it shows me that he is the kind of extraordinary individual who deserves a chance to lead a great nation that is slowly but surely falling from grace.

This, however, is just one current relevant example

"We have not run out of good ideas, Washington has become a place where good ideas go to die" - How true this is

- not taking the arrogant, impractical position of shunning any and all that oppose what we do and vowing to take a diplomatic approach to foreign policy

- giving us a feasible plan of universal healthcare that works for everyone

- having the foresight to know Iraq was a terrible idea in the first place

- having the integrity to say what needs to be said, despite whether or not it is a politically good move

.... and most of all, I can't wait for the day when he is sworn in and people of all races and ethnicities stand and cheer as one because finally we have a leader that might actually be able to (start) bringing about the change in attitude and policy that this country so desperately needs.