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He is the first president we have had in long time who is articulate.  The president I couldn't stand was Bush II.  I literally hated his voice.  Obama is an intelligent man who is trying very hard to change the system for the better and no president in my recent memory has been such a good activist for the average person.  There is a rush because average people need health insurance.  This should have been accomplised year ago and would have been were it not for the Republicans!

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No, I do not think Obamamania is over.  Far from it.  He is the first president in many years that I can listen to and not be ashamed of what impression he is having on the rest of the world.  He is trying very hard to get this country on track with all kinds of issues, healthcare, education, environment, and the economy etc.  These issues have been ignored for far too long.  We must take action to resolve these issues that have been swept under the carpet.  People are fearful of change even though they probably voted for a president who advocated change.  I think we should concentrate on working together to resolve the problems we have instead of blaming each other and pointing fingers.  The healthcare issue is of vital concern to everyone.  Let's move forward. 

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