Nearly 15 months later and I am still dazzled by his brilliance

[NJmaverick]

Here is the link of President Obama's speech and Q & A today. What impressed me is around the 13 minute mark he takes the questions. A woman, who appears to be part of the company (the President was appearing at) asks him about an obscure accounting bill passed back when Enron collapsed. Now I never even heard of this bill, which apparently affected this woman's job. The President not only had heard of the bill, he was able to speak intelligently on it for 5 minutes. A very impressive display of intellectual ability.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2qHgbEKAHU&feature=player_embedded

[goclark]

1. His Photographic Memory

must be off the charts!

He is so amazing.

[NJmaverick]

2. I think it's more than just his memory, When you listen to him

it's clear he has a keen understanding of the material.

[goclark]

4. Yes he does ~ here is one google about his IQ

and other Presidents.

http://www.kids-iq-tests.com/presidents/index1.html

[azmouse]

3. He impresses me constantly.

I have tremendous respect for him.

[Clio the Leo]

5. I wish I enjoyed reading as much as he does...

... I might have accomplished something in life.

And yes, I've noticed that. Kinda makes you wanna play "stump The Obama" huh?

[Clio the Leo]

6. Compare/Contrast....

President Bush Town Hall in WI. 5/7/04

http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181751-1

Even the applause is different (and this was during an election year.)

Laura Bush: "The President is hopeful about the future..."

(banging my head on my desk) ... that's painful to watch

[NJmaverick]

7. Those weren't even questions. People just read him carefully scripted talking points

[DeepModem Mom]

8. Me, too. What a gift he has, and, IMO, what a gift he is.

[Cha]

13. Yes, and what a gift ..

we have..to be able to appreciate said gift.:D

[Arkana]

9. Are you referring to the question about Sarbanes/Oxley?

Heh--apparently you've never worked for a big corporation then.

Not that that's a bad thing. I got very well acquainted with that law and all of its shortcomings in my last job.

[seaker]

10. Me too!

:hi:

[Lindsey]

11. He is brilliant beyond words. n/t

[seaker]

12. ...

:hug: