Obama summons ghosts of American history


	Obama summons ghosts of American history

wiccantexan

1-21-2009 11:20 PM

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obama, speech, history, quotes

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1-21-2009 11:55 PM

Ilsadago1

Yes, he gives a good speech. He talks the talk. And I agree, his quotes were inspired.

Only time will tell if he can walk the walk.

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