I am merely an interested observer in the political process, since I am not a citizen - nor likely to be, until I can afford to pay a lawyer to overcome my lack of a birth certificate!

I have watched with wonder the Obama phenomenon.  A remark by a local lady, usually reserved and well-bred - that she wants to have his babies, pretty much sums it up.  He has charisma, but does he have anything else? 

He certainly has the usual political ability to twist the truth to suit his message, which I thought those of you who are hesitating might like to know.

A “more complicated truth” on lobbyist campaign contributions