Just finished watching Obama's nobel lecture, and I think it is by far the most informative statement of his beliefs about power, war and international affairs that we've got to date. Absolutely fascinating and well worth a watch (clocks in at around 36 mins... the video below is part 1 of 4, just click through the after its done to see part 2, 3, 4)
The sections in which he wrestles with the moral ambiguities of war and peace were to me the most interesting. Unfortunately, his thinly veiled policy justifications just reminded me of all the ways he has failed to honor his principles in my opinion. I think I need to exhibit more patience with him though- either he's slowly working his way towards his vision and struggling mightily, or he is morally disingenuous. Even if he fails, I hope its the former...
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