cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent (Obama, elect)

[petch751]

Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

-- Newly elected President Obama

[NoJiveMan]

[Nonarchist]

Originally Posted by petch751

Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

-- Newly elected President Obama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EZQvSCGaJI

[Nonarchist]

Originally Posted by petch751

Know that your people will judge you on what you can build, not what you destroy. To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong side of history; but that we will extend a hand if you are willing to unclench your fist.

-- Newly elected President Obama

Hey!

All's he is sayin', is that power and corruption and deceit should be used to accomplish a good end.