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Obama won the presidency on the strength of his message and the sk

Obama won the presidency on the strength of his message and the skills of the messenger. Now the talk of hope and change feels out of tune when so many Americans are out of work, over-mortgaged, and worried that life will be even tougher for their children. – Ron Fournier

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Movies such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington in 1939 to Dave in 1993 portray Washington leaders as the ultimate Everymen – decent people just like you and me, only thrust onto greatness. – Ron Fournier

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Washingtons answer to a self-inflicted financial crisis reminded Americans why they so deeply distrust the political class. The fiscal cliff process was secretive and sloppy, and the nations so-called leadership lacked the political courage to address our root problems: joblessness and debt. – Ron Fournier

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Hollywood has a history of raising expectations beyond Washingtons reach, of appealing to the very American desire to mythologize political leaders, particularly the president. – Ron Fournier

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We may think there is willpower involved, but more likely… change is due to want power. Wanting the new addiction more than the old one. Wanting the new me in preference to the person I am now. – George A. Sheehan

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A heart well prepared for adversity in bad times hopes, and in good times fears for a change in fortune. – Horace

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The peace makers shall be called the children of God. – Bible

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If I have my health I can carry on. There will be a point when I do quit but I have absolutely no idea when that is. – Alex Ferguson

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