One of my daughters believes that I haven't been presenting President and Nobel Laureate Barack Obama in a Proper and befitting light ...

Barama in Proper Light!

Thus, I would like to state that I truly believe that Mr. Obama is one of the brightest and (until I know differently) nicest persons in politics. I agree with his desire that health care (as one example) be as universal and FREE to all Americans as is possible. On that issue and other economic issues, I am almost a Neo-Socialist--and certainly do not see Neo-Socialism or tendencies in that direction as anything more than what Jesus taught 2000 years ago.

Of course, I do not consider aborting (killing) perfectly healthy fetuses as "health care," but do not see that as a meaningful current-bill-in-Congress issue ... inasmuch as abortion-on-demand, like all sin, will be with us until He (upper case "H") returns and I certainly see no way to breach the "gap" of resolving the Health Care Bill with the law of the land--that is, "Roe vs. Wade."

One step at a time ...

And surely more lives will be both saved and made more livable WITH health care reform than without it. I guess World Health Care Reform will have to wait until after His (upper case "H") Second Coming.

But to end this posting on an "Obama in a good light" way, let me quote the speech he made shortly after being literally surprised at his having won the Nobel Peace Prize:

“This morning, Michelle and I awoke to some surprising and humbling news. At 6 a.m., we received word that I’d been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009.

To be honest, I do not feel that I deserve to be in the company of so many of the transformative figures who’ve been honored by this prize — men and women who’ve inspired me and inspired the entire world through their courageous pursuit of peace.

But I also know that throughout history the Nobel Peace Prize has not just been used to honor specific achievement; it’s also been used as a means to give momentum to a set of causes.

That is why I’ve said that I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations and all peoples to confront the common challenges of the 21st century. These challenges won’t all be met during my presidency, or even my lifetime. But I know these challenges can be met so long as it’s recognized that they will not be met by one person or one nation alone.

This award — and the call to action that comes with it — does not belong simply to me or my administration; it belongs to all people around the world who have fought for justice and for peace. And most of all, it belongs to you, the men and women of America, who have dared to hope and have worked so hard to make our world a little better.

So today we humbly recommit to the important work that we’ve begun together. I’m grateful that you’ve stood with me thus far, and I’m honored to continue our vital work in the years to come.

Thank you,

President Barack Obama ”

It's refreshing to hear both humble and warm words from our current president after having endured the eight years prior to January 20, 2009 during which we experienced such "pleasures" as the Iraq War ("Mission Accomplished") and the crumbling of our economy to historic depths.

Well, Serenissima ... did I say it appropriately?