Maybe Germany Has Heard Enough Inspiring Speeches
Only around 13,000 Americans live in Berlin. So what is motivating Berliners and Germans in general to treat a Democratic presidential hopeful to such a royal welcome? Maybe it's the hype and the food at the speech venue. The turn out was estimated at 100,000 with the majority 20 years or younger.
In the wake of World War II, many Germans view charismatic leadership with mistrust. That, however, doesn't mean that ordinary Germans or the media are immune to the aura of a politician who knows how to work a crowd. But not everyone, of course, is euphoric about the conditions under which Obama will appear in Berlin.
Obama continued to espouse Change without any details as to what he will change or how. Obama told the crowd "No one nation, no matter how large or powerful, can defeat such challenges alone." This statement indicated Obama's lack of confidence in the United States and it's people.
This was by no means an Inspiring speech and the venue was right if He had been running for President of Germany.
Well on to Paris for photo opertunities at the Effile Tower and some French post cards.
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