Barack Obama

NYC Liberal

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12. I think every great president comes along just when they're needed.

Sun Mar 8, 2015, 12:48 AM

Mar 2015

The last 6–7 years have seen some of the nuttiest, craziest, loudmouths ever elected to high office in DC. President Obama's coolheadedness, his calmness, his ability to truly "speak softly and carry a big stick" and rise above the fray and be a leader, is exactly what we've needed.

Some criticize him because he doesn't yell and scream and pound the podium, because he refuses to sink to his opponents' level. To me, that's exactly what makes him great.

Personally I think he'd make an amazing Supreme Court justice. (But there are many, many things he could do.)

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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