Thank you Emma

[malaise]

[snacker]

1. This.

[Cattledog]

2. Perfect!

[H2O Man]

3. Recommended.

Gandhi gave some silent "speeches." So I was reminded of that today, with her presentation. I am impressed by all of the young adults' call to conscience .....but I admit that she is my favorite.

[malaise]

39. I did not know about Gandho's silent speeches

Emma is special but as you write, they are all amazing.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas is my definition of a great public school. Those kids rock big time.

[mopinko]

4. a kick in the ass.

a kick like a missouri mule.

[Blue_true]

5. That kid is going somewhere.

Brave absolutely don't back down, Clear headed thinker, Has done her homework when discussing gun violence (even beyond being a victim of gun violence).

[StarryNite]

6. Emma is amazing!

Perfect song!

[RestoreAmerica2020]

7. For 6min20sec, she quieted a Nation. Only 18, and already a leader

A Passionate, articulate, confident young person...with an amazing future ahead of her...pausing to mourn her beloved peers whose lives will never be. Very moving.

[malaise]

8. No - her entire presentation was six minutes and 20secs

but she sure overturned television rules with the sound of her silence.
I'd like someone to give me the precise time of her silence.

[RestoreAmerica2020]

10. Thanks. That's right, people listened and reflected for a total 6min20sec

while Miss Gonzalez held our attention as she quieted a Nation with a passionate and eloquent speech...then stood boldly in silence What a beautiful young lady, so poised and confident. Wouldn't you agree?

[malaise]

11. I agree 1,000%

The kids will not be silenced and they covered all the slaughters.

[pangaia]

15. That is the most powerful few moments of social protest,

and showing of respect and remembrance I have ever witnessed.

And I was in my 20's during the 1960s.
You know what that means.

[malaise]

16. It was truly amazing

I will never forget it

[pangaia]

17. I NEVER, EVER post anything political on my FB wall.

I posted Emma.

[xxqqqzme]

20. Joy Reid said it was

a little over 4 minutes.

[malaise]

21. It was magnificent

Thanks

[lostnfound]

38. IIRC, Emma said it was 6 minutes 20seconds since she came out and started talking.

So 4 minutes of silence was about right.

[HipChick]

9. Very powerful...

[justhanginon]

12. I am, as they say, older than dirt but I really hope I can

stick aound long enough to see Emma Gonzalez elected to congress. I think she is a keeper for this nation and would do us proud. So many of those young people just fill me with both awe and pride and with hope for our countries future.

[malaise]

13. I totally agree with you

[BobTheSubgenius]

14. Hell yes!

[JoeOtterbein]

18. Another great version:

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[malaise]

24. That's a lovely version

I think you posted it once before

[JoeOtterbein]

35. Sorry, how did you know? Thanks for noticing me malaise! Accept this as my......

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[malaise]

36. Why are you sorry?

I'm delighted that you posted that version again.
I have a very good memory for things that impress me - and that version hit a note the first time you posted it.

[JoeOtterbein]

37. Cool! I hope you enjoyed KC too! I know I did!

[Scurrilous]

19. K&R

[RightiswrongTn]

22. The last person that evoked so much emotion..

from a speech was Barack Obama!! You go EMMA EMMA EMMA EMMA EMMA. Damn!!

[malaise]

23. Was that at the 2004 Convention?

I'm dedicating this to the winners - all the protesters led by the kids - they are winners.
They'll need to change the flags

[RightiswrongTn]

40. Yes I believe it was 2004..

It was the first time I heard BO speak. I was like Wow..who is this guy, and the rest is history. Honored to have taken part in it.

[malaise]

41. A close family friend telephoned me from New York the day before and told me to watch him

He told me Obama would be president.

[RightiswrongTn]

42. Imagine what he could have accomplished with people in Congress..

That actually cared about us, instead of their 1% buddies. He got alot done regardless. Damn I miss all of the Obama's. Class Family

[malaise]

43. Indeed

and welcome to DU

[kydo]

25. She should get a Noble Peace Prize!!

No really. Someone needs to nominate her. Then as soon as she is old enough she needs to run for President. I'd vote for her.

[malaise]

26. I agree with everyone who says the Parkland Student organizers deserve the Nobel prize

the group - not an individual

[kydo]

28. Well yeah. And all those Person of the year awards too.

They do groups. Person of the year was #metoo last year. This year it should be these kids.

[CTyankee]

29. That would be just so wonderful.

I wonder if this could happen...it would show the world that gun control was being a leading issue by KIDS...WOW...

[malaise]

31. Another DU raised this issue earlier

and said Obama (as a recipient) could nominate them - that would be wonderful

[CTyankee]

32. I didn't know that. Thanks, Malaise...

[malaise]

33. Here

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100210406922

[RightiswrongTn]

44. Agree..MSD Strong

Can't imagine it not happening.

[Leghorn21]

27. Oh, YEAH!! I was just thinking, well, Emma Gonzalez is my new President as of today, and

I didn’t even have to go hang out in a line for 2-3 hours to cast my vote, y’know?!

I wonder if she’ll ever know how grateful I am?!???

—ROCK STEADY, MADAME GONZALEZ—

[Stinky The Clown]

30. ...

K&R

[spanone]

34. K&R...