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Old 11-11-2007
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Re: Thoughts on Obama

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Originally Posted by The Greek View Post
The biggest problem in my mind with Obama (along with many other candidates) is the lack of leadership experience. It is one thing to be one of 100 Senators voting on issues. It is another being individually in charge of a City or State Government (or even a private company) and have to demonstrate leadership in a crisis.

Being intellectual does not make a person be a great leader
On the other hand, it doesn't preclude one from being a great leader either. What would we say about Lincoln if he was running for president today?
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