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Some refreshing points are made here.
President Eisenhower was a gentleman, and all the stronger for it. Without uttering a word against him, he managed to keep his Vice President Richard Nixon out of the frame because he didn't trust him; it was all done by manoeuvres.
I have to say that I think it's a mistake when people slag off the religious. I admire people who can argue their case forcefully without resorting to personal jibes, it demonstrates self discipline.
Thinking someone is a prat is ok, but saying so is a weak strategy, and distracts focus from the subject under discussion.
President Obama has the capability of keeping things "scrictly business.", and it's a great strength.
In that regard he could pass for an English man!
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