what we know from over three years of experience there is nothing Obama does that does not include his self promoting political personal need and or agenda. Hence the answer to one of your questions is, yes it is purely political to gain/retain a particular voting block potential.

We also know from experience it matters not what he says or said on any subject that he would not change the same day if it would gain/retain a particular voting block potential. Answering another of your questions, yes on many issues he does out and out lie.

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