A few weeks ago, I watched the movie "Evita", a musical story about the late First Lady of Argentina.  It was fun, enjoyable and very eerie.  It reminded me of President Obama. First, Evita told everyone what they wanted to hear. She sold the Argentine people an unsustainable list of promises. It got her husband reelected but it also wrecked the country. Second, she "walked on water" for her supporters. She was "Saint Evita" for millions of people who wanted something to believe in. At the end of the day, she got people to vote for her husband (President Peron) by demonizing the opposition and scaring voters.  (Does that sound familiar?) Third, she campaigned for her husband (the aforementioned President Peron) by making promises no one could keep, telling the unfortunate that a fortune was around the corner, and getting a free ride from a media madly in love with her too.  (Again does that sound familiar?) There is a lot of "Evita" in Obama, especially the...(Read Full Post)