December 6th, 2013
05:39 PM ET
7 years ago
Obama says he tried to answer Mandela's 'call'
Washington (CNN) - In 1980, Nelson Mandela was sitting in a South African prison cell, serving a life sentence.
On the other side of the world, a young college student named Barack Obama was riveted by the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa and the brewing crusade to free the renowned activist.
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Unfortunately, Obama is no Mandela, not even close, not in the same universe. Obama may idolize him, but he certainly has not learned a single thing from him. Mandela never lied to his countrymen and he most certainly never went off on endless politcal attacks on anybody that held a different view. Mandela was a great uniter, Obama the great divider. 100% true.
I think mandela is a great example to all of us for outstanding FORGIVENESS & should be in the hall of fame!
Obama = Legend in his own mind
Did he ask you to step down too.
You're doing quite well Mr. President. The right man at the right time.
@anonymous
Unfortunately, Obama is no Mandela, not even close, not in the same universe. Obama may idolize him, but he certainly has not learned a single thing from him. Mandela never lied to his countrymen and he most certainly never went off on endless politcal attacks on anybody that held a different view. Mandela was a great uniter, Obama the great divider. 100% true.
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100% lies
You have no understanding of truth !