tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20741427.post1226055380544665206..comments2023-06-15T04:51:55.097-07:00Comments on aethernotes_polyblog: CautionThe Wordwrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09576589537931439345noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20741427.post-19210493204384765382010-08-07T20:01:37.360-07:002010-08-07T20:01:37.360-07:00Plato and Aristotle define a tyrant as, "one...Plato and Aristotle define a tyrant as, "one who rules without law, looks to his own advantage rather than that of his subjects, and uses extreme and cruel tactics -- against his own people as well as others". (Wikipedia). <br /><br />While I understand what you're saying, and I am not saying I'm an Obama fan (I generally avoid politics all together), I wouldn't exactly call him a tyrant. He just doesn't fit the definition (well, my definition) of a tyrant. <br /><br />I think it boils down to one of two things for why people don't like him. Either a) it's because of his race, or b) because he's actually doing something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10814167875714019199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20741427.post-58409126268981225872010-08-07T12:50:54.170-07:002010-08-07T12:50:54.170-07:00Thanks Mister Wordwright, you really know how to c...Thanks Mister Wordwright, you really know how to cheer me up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com