Emperors, Queens, aristocracy and religious icons (Jesus Christ) have been kept on pedestals, in isolation, in order to enforce their Godlike statuses (i.e., immortality) as a way to convince the common folk that they were protected by magic way beyond their understanding. And to avoid mistakes becoming too public.

But in this time, royalty has become increasingly irrelevant. And America, which never had any anyhow (closest: The Kennedys with whom there are huge parallels with the Obamas which are rapidly being exploited).

I think its safe to say both Obamas would probably chose to be thought of as simply human. This is a good and timely thing. Michelle or Barack makes a mistake and an acknowledgment and appropriate apology are immediately forthcoming. To err is human. Let’s watch as Europe gets to know them. This may be just one more way the world may shift under this administration. Send me your comments.

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