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Does President Barack Obama really, truly love his country?

February 24, 2015 11:00 pm • Last Updated: February 24, 2015 6:35 pm

By Michael Scanlon Mystic

My president has been accused of not loving this country, a damning accusation if I've ever heard one. I guess it boils down to the definition of love. Good luck on that one, although you will find some common denominators. Love is unequivocal, no qualifiers, no excuses.

Love is unconditional, no ifs, no ands and no buts. Anything less is at best like, sort of. You be the judge. Does our president love this country or just like it, sort of?

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