The world has lost a truly great man in Nelson Mandela, one whose legacy will live on for centuries. I believe it’s not inappropriate to make some comparisons between Mandela and Barack Obama.
Both men were lawyers.
Mandela was a freedom fighter who went to prison for 27 years for challenging an oppressive apartheid government. Obama was a community organizer.
Mandela changed a racially divided South Africa into a multi-racial nation where the oppressed black masses have been united with their former white oppressors. During Obama’s presidency, America’s racial divide has widened.
President Mandela went out of his way to work with the opposition political parties. Obama has made little effort to work with his Republican opposition.
Mandela presided over a functional government. Obama’s policies have led to a dysfunctional Congress.
Mandela united his nation. Obama has polarized America.
Compared to Mandela, Obama will be nothing more than a tiny speck on the pages of history.
1 comment:
Perhaps we should throw Obama into prison for 27 years to equalize the curve?
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