In a resurfaced letter from 1982, former President Barack Obama offered a glimpse into his inner thoughts. The letter, originally written to his ex-girlfriend Alex McNear during his time at Occidental College in Los Angeles, raised questions about Obama’s sexual orientation.
An Androgynous Mind
In the letter, which has now become a topic of discussion due to historian David Garrow’s interview about the former president, Obama dove into a complex web of ideas. He wrote about his mind being “androgynous,” a term he used to describe a fluid mental state that transcended traditional gender roles. He also wrote that he strove to evolve his thinking to encompass the idea of people as a whole, beyond the binary classification of men and women.
Imagination, Identity, and Human Nature
However, what garnered significant attention was Obama’s admission of engaging in imaginary relationships with men on a daily basis. He suggested it might have served as a way to escape the absurdities and challenges of earthly life. His introspective musing has raised questions about the interplay between imagination, identity, and human nature.
The Complexity of Human Identity
Despite his vivid imagination and philosophical reflections, Obama acknowledged his physical reality as a man and expressed his acceptance of that aspect of his being, highlighting the complexity of human identity and the intricate ways in which individuals navigate their thoughts, feelings, and the external world. The letter is currently held by Emory University and remains off-limits for photography or removal. Instead, Harvey Klehr – an associate of Garrow – painstakingly transcribed the concealed content and forwarded it to the historian.
Fantasies Are Common
While the revelations within the letter offer a unique perspective on Obama’s intellectual and emotional journey during his early adulthood, it’s important to view them in the context of human psychology. Garrow emphasized that sexual fantasies are a common aspect of the human experience. As such, Obama’s musings may not be as unconventional as they might appear at first glance.
The Internet Responded
News of the letter was shared across social media and people flocked to comment sections to share their opinions. One person wrote: “This further supports my theory that the majority of humans are bisexual to some degree. The partners we are currently with is how society labels us more [heterosexual] or [homosexual].”
Some Doubted the Letter
A fair few commenters doubted the letter’s legitimacy. “It’s probably real. Not a surprise, there’s a lot of evidence to suggest that Obama was cool in his 20s,” one person wrote. “This has to be fake, right?” another said. “There is absolutely no way this is real,” a third echoed.
Others Were Confused
Some commenters questioned the implications of the letter. “So he’s bisexual? I don’t understand,” one person wrote. “Maybe. Or maybe he just questioned his sexuality a bit when he was younger. You can question your sexuality but turn out straight and you can question your gender identity but turn out cis,” another responded.
Progressive for the 80s
Some commenters were impressed by Obama’s progressive thinking. “I think this shows that Obama has always been a really open-minded and accepting person,” one individual wrote. “Very ahead of his time, clearly,” another said. “More than anything, I think it’s fascinating that he wrote something like that in the 80s,” a third added.
A Career Move
Others wondered if Obama suppressed his true sexuality to succeed in politics. One person wrote: “I think this is interesting from a psychological perspective. He clearly questioned his sexuality when he was younger and maybe even his gender too. It’s interesting that he came to the conclusion that he’s straight and cis. I wonder if he actually is or if he told himself that as a career move. Being bisexual and non-binary would get in the way of a political career now. I can’t imagine how bad it would’ve been in the 80s.”
Others Made Jokes
A fair few commenters found the situation humorous and made jokes. “Barack is even better than conservatives at resisting the temptation of the D. What a lad,” one person wrote. “One of us. One of us. One of us. I’m joking but it’d be cool,” an LGBTQ+ individual said.
Privacy Is Important
Some commenters felt the letter should’ve been kept private. One such individual wrote: “It’s actually so gross that they’re making this public. Imagine if private letters you wrote to a lover years and years ago suddenly became public for everyone to see in the name of ‘history.’ I would understand in 50 more years. But now? While he’s still around? Gross.”
Christians Weren’t Impressed
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Christian commenters weren’t pleased about the revelation. “I can’t say I’m surprised. Everything that man does is against the word of God. Thank goodness he’s no longer in office and spreading his sinful ideas across our beautiful country,” one person wrote.
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