Onyeani's Letter to Africa
June 28, 2012
June 28, 2012
Supreme Court Verdict Reinforces Obama as a Fearless Leader
In many instances when his presidency has been on the line, specifically two instances, President Barack Obama has chosen to be a fearless leader, unconcerned about his reelection, but rather doing what is good for the American people. What has come to define Obama is his fearless nature in taking decisions that could easily cost him the presidency. It will be recalled that on Sunday, May 1, 2011, President Obama went on television to announce to the American people and the world that an operation he had approved, had succeeded in … [Read More...]
"Unlike the about-turn that President Clinton did on health care, Obama charged forward, putting his presidency at stake and risk. Yes, the Republicans won the first round in the court of public opinion. And today, Obama won the biggest victory of all: an indelible constitutional victory that would last the test of time as the first President of the United States to have had his health care legislation passed, signed and upheld by the Supreme Court of the land. It is a ruling that has definitely cemented the reputation of President Barack Obama as a fearless leader, undaunted by the consequences of whether he is reelected to office or not. But there is no doubt that with all the great benefits that are already accruing to Americans, like people under 26 (6 million already) being able to continue to get insurance under those of their parents, insurers not being able to refuse to insure you for a pre-condition and seniors already saving more than $600 on prescription drugs, it is going to be a new day come November 2012 for the Obama presidency."
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