Praise Obama! Teach 'em young.

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Interesting insight with your post Joe about the Ghetto issue's. From what I see, and understand, of Obama's backgound he had a reasonably normal upbringing here in Hawaii. For someone in the Ghetto, yeah a very privileged life indeed! But as a typical American, or person growing up in Hawaii, nothing special. Good, middle to upper class, hard working folk. I think his time over seas is a real plus, travel broadens your mind, lets you gain a different perspective on life. I think his primary appeal IS the "ordinary man" kind of thing. Niether white nor black, just an American, who happens to be black.

Fake: As in "politician", OK, now I get it!

You know, living in Hawaii is much like living anywhere else when you've been here long enough. Yeah the weather is nice, it rains on occasion. It's beautiful, so are many parts of the world (Oregon comes to mind). After awhile, you grow tired of Waikiki, you just do your job, pay your bill's, live your life just like anywhere else. Visitors for the most part see the "Fantasy Island" aspect. It's VERY well cultured in that regard and I admit, even appealing to ME. When I chose to step away from "real life" and become a "visitor" for a weekend get-a-way.