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Barack Obama

brer cat

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6. The speech today was solid gold.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Mar 7, 2015, 10:12 PM

Mar 2015

He was masterful and spoke with much needed honesty. It was a historic day, and he more than rose to the occasion. It will be remembered long and well.

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Some Personal Reflections on President Obama's Speech Today [View all] sheshe2 Mar 2015 OP

I hear you, his presidency has cost many in many ways, progress is hard NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #1

I have aunts and cousins who dropped me and no longer I speak to me. I am so relieved. They monmouth4 Mar 2015 #2

The closest relative I have on the planet is someone who is using Obama's success against me NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #14

Lucky for me I am from a family of Democrats. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #4

"an amazing human being" handmade34 Mar 2015 #3

Handmade, how are you?! sheshe2 Mar 2015 #5

Definitely. calimary Mar 2015 #8

From his keynote speech sheshe2 Mar 2015 #9

I remember that line SO well. calimary Mar 2015 #15

The speech today was solid gold. brer cat Mar 2015 #6

Sorry I missed it in real time. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #7

There are those who have tried, and continue to try, to do everything they can to tear him down. NYC Liberal Mar 2015 #10

You response, so perfect. I thank you NYC Libereal. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #11

I think every great president comes along just when they're needed. NYC Liberal Mar 2015 #12

I am so with smartypants and the way she feels about President Obama.. Cha Mar 2015 #13

I know what you mean Cha. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #17

You know, it isn't just Obama. yallerdawg Mar 2015 #16

he was in the moment while giving this speech hopemountain Mar 2015 #18