My Thoughts on Obama's End Game

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I've read a lot more people's comments about this, here and other boards and I better understand the anger of not just Warren as a choice but him being there at an important time and place. Warren is a bigot who compares homosexuality to pedophiles, but from what i hear he has a huge focus on helping aids patients and reduce poverty, so that tells me that he's not a monster, just very ignorant. And ignorance can be change.

Now Obama says this inauguration will be the most "inclusive" event, well that unfortunately means people not everyone is going to like. But He knows he needs to show equality at this ceremony and is tying his best to give everyone a voice. We may not like it, but 80% of americans are christian most of whom are against gay rights. I think Obama knows if he doesn't reach out to them and show them he's their president too, he will never be in a position to change their mind and help them become more tolerant towards others. I think Obma is a brilliant man who can see a much larger picture then any of us right now. He sees the end game, and he understands that to win that end game will take some hard unpleasant choices and associations to help bring us all together in the end.

If Obama just catered to the left and progressives, he would be in a constant 4-8 year battle with the conservatives and right wing. Nothing would get done, he'd have little support to implement all the changes he promised us. He has to reach out to those he disagrees with and i really believe he disagrees with Warren on this issue, but he needs to reach out to him because of his vast influence over so many americans so maybe if he can be in a position to change Warren's mind, he can in turn help change the mass's mind on this issue.

I think Obama is just at the beginning of a long battle, but i also think he has a goal which DOES include equality for ALL. But the poor man is facing a disaster left by the last administration and he hasn't even been sworn in yet, so again I urge us to come together and support him. I think it's perfect acceptable to let him know if you're disappointed in his choices or to voice your disagreements but please refrain from thinks like "impeach obama" or "can i take my vote back" or "We made a mistake!", cause taking a step back be honest with yourselves and ask would you be happier with Bush back, or McCain and Palin at the helm? Or are you willing to ride these bumps out, have a little faith and see where Obama takes us?

It wont always be easy, but real change rarely is.