by Criquet
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Whenever I see, hear or read about President Obama I am reminded of the comment made by the First Lady (which I am not quoting exactly) which, in essence, seemed to posit that the Presidency does not make you but rather it reveals who you are.
The following ten instances/events reveal exactly who President Obama is, I think, and so, here are my 10 most memorable things/events of 2014:
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1. Between Two Ferns appearance
This is such a clear example of PBO’s willingness to innovate , explore all the available options and not be bound by others view of propriety and tradition if it prevents him from pursuing progress.
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2. Shaking off Pres Putin with sanctions and diplomacy
….. embodied in the iconic photo taken at the G20 in Australia.
This shows his ability to out-strategise the rest in a chillingly intellectual manner.
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3. Support, investment and confidence in youth
…. the now annual Science Fair at the WH, the My Brother’s Keeper Foundation and the initiatives implemented with Native American Youth.
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4. Working for all citizens and willing to do what’s right
…. the return of Sergeant Bergdahl and other persons held in North Korea and most recently Cuba.
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5. Speech made in support of candidate for Governor Tom Wolfe
….. which laid out all the policies which were implemented, worked and was a blueprint for the Democrats, if they had had the sense to use it. This showed PBO as both a policy and political giant.
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6. What an amazing clutch player PBO is
….. He did what great champions do – bring their best game when it matters most and it did with the GOP sweeping the mid-terms. They have been put on notice that they have to re-calibrate and deal with an engaged President who won’t roll over and limp to the finish line.
After losing the midterms – climate change deal, immigration executive order, nomination of Loretta Lynch and change in relationship with Cuba. Shows he is the big boss, he runs the road – yeah he continues to be just like Lord Nelson delivering the Waterloo result to those who who keep predicting his own.
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7. Colbert Appearance
…. shows not only his important ability to take a hard look at himself but to be aware of the need for self examination and critique. His counter-punching skills were also visible as he used the superb comedic performance and interview to get his message out.
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8. The all women press conference
….. a huge drop the mic moment and ultimate exposure of the views of a whole lot of the male members of the WHPC.
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9 The Economy
9. His and his team’s smarts and tenacity that produced the 18,000 DOW, 5% GDP and all round great economic news in December 2014 BEFORE the crazy caucus takes up residence has rendered the GOP speechless – what a feat!
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10 At last, vacation time
PBO able to go on vacation on time with his family, enjoy a most deserved break and recharge for the new year.
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