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nolabear

(41,959 posts)
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 04:58 PM Jan 2022

Barack Obama

Jesus, I miss his eloquence, his comfort in relating to people.

He’s speaking at Harry Reid’s memorial. And I miss everything about having that kind of intelligence and grace in the forefront of government.

I love Joe. He’s a good president and good for this time. Still, everything in me relaxes when I am reminded there are people like Barack Obama in the world.

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lastlib

(23,208 posts)
8. A man in 330 million!
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 06:12 PM
Jan 2022

There is no better orator on the planet today. Truly a man with a conscience and a soul!

Mr.Bill

(24,280 posts)
6. I'm waiting for his enemies to claim
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 06:02 PM
Jan 2022

it was a disgrace for him to tell jokes and laugh at such a solemn occasion.

erronis

(15,238 posts)
7. Not everyone is as eloquent. Barack was exceptional. But the proof will be in the pudding.
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 06:09 PM
Jan 2022

And I think Joe can make this happen. I'll take Joe's humanity and intelligence and knowledge anytime over anybody that kowtows to the orange turd and his moneybag enablers.

KentuckyWoman

(6,679 posts)
9. He's exceptional in speaking ability.
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 06:18 PM
Jan 2022

There are many with a good heart, good mind and willing to work hard for America and maybe even sound good behind the mic. However, they might not be willing or able to put themselves and their families into the chain saw of national politics.

I am surprised and exceedingly grateful that the Biden family was willing to brave the gauntlet for the good of America. I hope we never forget the sacrifice that was made.

panader0

(25,816 posts)
10. I love Barack. He is more eloquent than Joe, but
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 06:47 PM
Jan 2022

he and Joe both have their hearts in the same place. I believe that, if Obama had not been half black,
and therefore resented by so many for his skin color, that he would have been more forceful in his
kickback against the white supremacist crowd. He was walking a racial tightrope, and did it with grace
and dignity.

LakeArenal

(28,817 posts)
12. Joe might be as good a president as Barack.
Sat Jan 8, 2022, 07:48 PM
Jan 2022

But I don’t think anyone will ever be a better one.

I’m glad I lived when he was president.

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