Barrack Hussein Obama, a man so ambitious, that living the American Dream was a mere stepping stone on his way to forging history. Coming from a broken home and of bi-racial heritage, Obama knew that the odds were stacked against him and that hard work would not be enough to reach the ultimate goal. Upon making it to the Senate, immediately set his sights on the Presidency, and in authentic Machiavellian form, he knew that if he could emulate a greater man, not care about breaking promises, that ultimately, the end would justify the means. Barrack Obama will prove once more, that utilizing ancient concepts still works in the modern world.
Machiavelli was very clear when he wrote, “A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent, so that if he does not attain to their greatness, at any rate, he will get some tinge of it" (Mach). Being a relatively unknown candidate running for election, Obama needed to tether himself to one of the greatest men in history who also …show more content…
The senseless war now claiming millions of lives. Obama provided new hope as he preached, "I will promise you this, that if we have not gotten our troops out by the time I am president, it is the first thing I will do. I will get our troops home. We will bring an end to this war. You can take that to the bank.” (Obama) Taking full advantage of the frustration of the American people, he understood what Machiavelli truly meant when he said, “A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.” (Mach) When people hear their true heart’s desire, it is easy to believe in it, or to yearn for something so much, that even if it isn’t possible, the dream is so desirable, that hope overrides reason and therefore, the impossible becomes possible. Desperate times make people even more willing to be deceived than at other
Machiavelli was very clear when he wrote, “A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent, so that if he does not attain to their greatness, at any rate, he will get some tinge of it" (Mach). Being a relatively unknown candidate running for election, Obama needed to tether himself to one of the greatest men in history who also …show more content…
The senseless war now claiming millions of lives. Obama provided new hope as he preached, "I will promise you this, that if we have not gotten our troops out by the time I am president, it is the first thing I will do. I will get our troops home. We will bring an end to this war. You can take that to the bank.” (Obama) Taking full advantage of the frustration of the American people, he understood what Machiavelli truly meant when he said, “A prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.” (Mach) When people hear their true heart’s desire, it is easy to believe in it, or to yearn for something so much, that even if it isn’t possible, the dream is so desirable, that hope overrides reason and therefore, the impossible becomes possible. Desperate times make people even more willing to be deceived than at other