David Gergen: Obama Is a Leader of Enormous Potential, but He Can’t Do It Alone

David,

You are THE BEST!!

It has been a such privilege istening to your comments during the campain and now. I have found you to be very honest, fair and so wise beyond your years. Honestly, you are the reason I start watching CNN because your opinion has been the truth that has helped me make up my mind about who I voted for. I agree with you, PE Obama has great protential, but he can't do it alone that's why I am so impressed with his team of leader is surrounding himself with.

I believe PE Obama can use someone with your expertise and wisdom in his cabinet because you 're always right on. why don't you apply? You said it yourself it will take all of us.

Marguerite Zakuma of NY 1:00PM November 25, 2008

Dear Mr. Gergen,

I agree with most of what you say. But I strongly disagree with one statement. Americans are not smart enough to realize what is really going on. They only realize the results, the disease in the economy. They do not know the real cause of the disease.

As Obama proceeds to name Geithner as head of Treasury my hopes are quickly faking after the elation of the election win. The real culprits of the economic crisis IS the Federal Reserve. They are the ones who have artificially manufactured this crisis for their own benefit and wealth. It is to their end to increase America's debt to them, a debt that is based on the Fed merely putting ink to paper to lend America billions of dollars. No, TRILLIONS. It is the old Rothschild pattern of establishing a central bank for a country, then reap the rewards every time the country faces an economic problem. Sincer Reagan, our debt has increased to them by $10 Trillion.We are actually paying the interest today for Korea, Vietnam, right to the Gulf Wars. Never a dime of the principal paid. Now Obama is about to put the FED in charge of the Treasury.

All one has to do is analyze Anderson Cooper's expose on the 'Ten Most Wanted', specifically James Cayne of Bear Sterns. In it, Cayne admits to a friend that he knew the policies he was initiating at Bear Stgerns was doomed to failure, but that he was force into those policies by 'financial giants' who wnated him to follow their plan. By the time this is over - which I don't believe it will ever be now - we will have increased our debt to the Fed by about $2-$3 trillion. Just for the paper they have printed it on.

There is a reason that JFK issued Executive Order 11110, an order that reaffirmed the US government's right to print it's own money, borrow from itself, interest free. In essence, JFK realized that the Fed was both unnecessary, and in control of American financial policy. The US government was not. Before his death, JFK was able to infuse over $4 billion into the US economy, without borrowing a dime from the Fed. With his death, the Fed was back in charge.

When you look at the Fed's intricate relationship with oil, the military-industrial complex, and the Rockefeller Empire (which includes Prescott and George Bush) one can begin to understand what is really going on. We lost control of our country long ago. To be specific, on November 22, 1963, for JFK was the last President to overcome the advice of his so called 'advisers', and try to get control of America back.

As much as I like Obama as a person and a leader, as a man, I just do not think he has the wherewithal to overcome the advisers he is choosing. He, just like Reaqgan, is surrounding himself with the true enemy.

Joseph Michaels

Joseph Michaels expatriate in Thailand of 11:49PM November 23, 2008

David, I totally agree with your opinion regarding leadership in our country. I think we need not only strong leaders nationally, but also in our communities. Leadership roles in our communities will build strong families and neighborhoods. I think this is a time for all Americans to come together and quit talking about what is wrong and get to work. I have a lot of faith that President Elect Obama will lead us in the right direction, but I agree he can't do it alone. He will need people in each area of the country to open up their minds to new ideas and to each other. We can't all be leaders. Some have to follow and be supportive and do the hard work. I for the first time in my life, am so ready for change that I am willing to volunter and do things to make a difference in my community.

Teresa of OK 10:11PM November 23, 2008

One of America's greatest politician Mr. Benjamin Franklin(1706~1790)once said: "Make honesty and sinserity as your life-long partner, and it will help you in time of your need far better than any of your closest friends. Having an honest mind is worth more than reading 100 books." "CHANGE" is to come from Washington, particularly from Washington political leaders.

Taxation and economic policies must be established in consideratons of the middle class Americans. Lower the tax brackets of those people. Give them incentives to earn money and save if they can. The rich must share more tax responsiblities. Eliminate rules to tax senior citizens and minority taxpayers who are struggling from the low income. And restore governement credibility from all American taxpayers. Have US Treasury Secretary to uphold Mr. Benjamin Franklin's honesty first, and all the rest of American taxpayers will follow. "CHANG" . this is the 'CHANGE' we need in America!

Honest and sincerity from the leaders first!

Changho Park of VA 9:45PM November 22, 2008