Why are we afraid of people who inspire us? Obama is an articulate and inspiring speaker. Hopefully he'll use his ability to lead and inspire people to do go things. Martin Luther King was someone who did the same thing with a similar gift. Hitler apparently had the same gift - have you ever listened to one of Hitler's speeches? I don't speak a word of german, and obviously abhor what he stood for and what he did, but just the sound of his voice makes one sit up and take notice.
In a way, it *is* scary to think that one might be swept up by a powerful speaker. But, on the other hand, the 'narrative' seems to be that Obama's supporters are all brainwashed and charmed by his speaking skills, and are zealots following Obama as a quasi-religious figure. His oratory skills are certainly part of his appeal to some people, but the implication in these stories seems to be we *shouldn't* vote for him *because* he's a good orator. Doesn't make much sense to me.
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