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ProSense

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Mon Jan-17-11 09:51 AM
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49. Yes, but

Edited on Mon Jan-17-11 09:52 AM by ProSense

the interpretation seems to be that it's a criticism of President Obama in the context of trivial BS. West uttered the phrase you cited to David Frum, who he obviously believes has a role to play.

Given the state of the nation, anyone who thought Barack Obama was the fulfillment of MLK's dream must have believed King had a narrow dream.

President Obama is one man, who has been President for two years, if he could have fulfilled King's dream in that time, he would own greatness above anyone else. It's unlikely that he will fulfill King's dream in two terms of the Presidency, but he will likely help to advance it.

President Obama can, as West stated about himself, try to do his part to help fulfill the dream.

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Reply #49: Yes, but [View All]