Originally Posted by
Kestrel
Well, Obama hasn't really done anything to suggest that he is incompetent (yet) or to lose anybody's respect.
I am not saying he has, just pointing out that possesing great oratory skills does not make one smart. This is a generality and not necessarily specific to Barrak Obama.
Originally Posted by
MellowGold
Obama is consistant with speaking not only well, but very intelligently. Even many Republicans respect him. That is saying a lot, especially in the political climate of today.
I believe he is intelligent whether or not I agree with him politically. In all honesty you really need to have a high level of intelligence to be a politician.