The “Spirit of ’76” is a clarion name for the energy that suddenly arose in the year of the Declaration of Independence and propelled us into becoming the first democratic nation on Earth since ancient Athens. The “Spirit of American Democracy” is something alive that courses through Americans’ veins and slakes the thirst for freedom, tolerance, compassion, empowerment of one and all, and the infusion of hope where there has been empty despair, among countless people worldwide.
I continue to feel that Hillary Clinton is a truly great American, and one of the finest presidential candidates we have ever had, of any gender, any party. But something else is happening with Obama.
I now deeply believe that Barack Obama is manifesting that Spirit of America with almost unprecedented clarity and power. I believe that, with the help of many of all ages, races, creeds or not, of all economic strata and even all political inclinations, he can restore the American Theodicy to the living heart of our statutes, laws, and operating principles. I believe he has inherited a mantle of presidential leadership that can awaken our country to responsible care, inspiration, and stewardship of all our own people and lands, and regenerate our good works, name, and reputation abroad. I believe he can and will unite our country and take us into a new era of fundamental tolerance, respect, justice, and collaboration even amid our differences. I believe he will fearlessly and wisely find ways to help the world address terrorism, global warming, economic peril, and many other immense challenges. I believe it is his destiny-call to lead us in rescuing and resuscitating the generous, wise and mighty Spirit of America in our own time.
And—forgive me if I get mystical on you—I believe that somewhere, somehow, the spirit of Mr. Lincoln is no longer grieving.
Not as much.
Not any more.
I continue to feel that Hillary Clinton is a truly great American, and one of the finest presidential candidates we have ever had, of any gender, any party. But something else is happening with Obama.
I now deeply believe that Barack Obama is manifesting that Spirit of America with almost unprecedented clarity and power. I believe that, with the help of many of all ages, races, creeds or not, of all economic strata and even all political inclinations, he can restore the American Theodicy to the living heart of our statutes, laws, and operating principles. I believe he has inherited a mantle of presidential leadership that can awaken our country to responsible care, inspiration, and stewardship of all our own people and lands, and regenerate our good works, name, and reputation abroad. I believe he can and will unite our country and take us into a new era of fundamental tolerance, respect, justice, and collaboration even amid our differences. I believe he will fearlessly and wisely find ways to help the world address terrorism, global warming, economic peril, and many other immense challenges. I believe it is his destiny-call to lead us in rescuing and resuscitating the generous, wise and mighty Spirit of America in our own time.
And—forgive me if I get mystical on you—I believe that somewhere, somehow, the spirit of Mr. Lincoln is no longer grieving.
Not any more.
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