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Fraser Nelson @FraserNelson
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An incredibly powerful front page from the @independent
6:13 PM - 17 Jul 2014 Westminster, London, United Kingdom



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TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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In these troubled times, never so relieved to have a calm, measured, thoughtful man in the chair.
7:12 PM - 17 Jul 2014

Nancy LeTourneau @Smartypants60
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Today is one of those days that I think about the weight that is on PBO’s shoulders and want to lift him up in any way I can.
6:44 PM - 17 Jul 2014

Jim Sciutto ✔ @jimsciutto
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Malaysian airlines raises passenger total to 298 from 295, adding three infants who were on board. Heartbreaking #MH17 #Ukraine
7:52 PM - 17 Jul 2014



More: http://theobamadiary.com/2014/07/17/news-of-the-day-34/

[flamingdem]

2. Imagine if Mittens

was managing this.. no don't!!

[sheshe2]

4. I am sad enough, flamingdem.

That image would terrify any sane person.

Thanks...



PS~ so good to see you!

[spanone]

3. k&r...

[Cha]

5. Mahalo, she..

from your link..

White House ✔ @WhiteHouse

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the families of the passengers, wherever they call home." —President Obama #MH17

Elizabeth West @Limeylizzie
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@WhiteHouse @NerdyWonka As a Brit, living in the US I am thankful that this president acknowledges the loss of all nationalities. Thank-you
2:19 PM - 17 Jul 2014 24 Retweets 13 favorites

[sheshe2]

6. Yes, Cha. The President cares about all the people.

It's one of the reasons I have so much respect for him. I am grateful that he is the calm force that will help us through this crisis.



Jim Roberts ✔ @nycjim
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At Dutch embassy in #Kyiv, a memorial to victims of #MH17. @reuters photo http://bit.ly/TMXhrE
5:00 PM - 17 Jul 2014

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/07/17/news-of-the-day-34/



Not sure when I will stop crying today. Our hearts are full of grief.

[Cha]

7. Mahalo for posting that heartwrenching memorial at the Dutch Embassy in Kyiv, she. :(

Zoryana Samerkhanova @_samerstar
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05:10 #Kyiv time. #Dutch embassy | EMPR Photo #MH17 #RusduaAttacksUkraine http://twitter.com/_samerstar/status/489954709407821824/photo/1pic.twitter.com/FiD2iUPdQF
4:10 PM - 17 Jul 2014 21 Retweets 6 favorites

[sheshe2]

8. Thanks for the picture of the embassy Cha.

I just got off jury...for some snark about the plane and those that died. This place is hurting my head.

[Cha]

12. Unbelievable, she. Here's another memorial for the Victims in New York..

Karel van Oosterom @KvanOosterom
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Deeply impressed by spontaneous memorial in front of our Mission for victims #MH17 .
Thank you #NewYork citizens.
5:33 PM - 17 Jul 2014 133 Retweets 61 favorites



Julia Ioffe @juliaioffe
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Muscovites leaving flowers and candles by the Dutch embassy in #Moscow. One note says “Forgive us."
5:45 PM - 17 Jul 2014 154 Retweets 53 favorites

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[Duppers]

9. Thought the same as Nancy LeTourneau

What a weight.

All the deaths caused by political conflicts are almost as maddening as they are heartbreaking.

[sheshe2]

10. Yes, Duppers.

Nancy is an awesome lady. I read her often. She is spot on.

[freshwest]

11. Also thankful..

[sheshe2]

13. I know....

I shudder to think anyone else would be sitting in that seat.



Remember this freshwest...I was a newbie then. Actually I still am, sorta.

Dear God... Our President needs us Now.



http://www.democraticunderground.com/11026613

He has aged and everyday he is out there carrying that weight on his shoulders with little help. I admire the man. He can take this on his shoulders and carry it alone. So many have left the burden to him as they laugh and make sly remarks by the sideline prodding him with a sharp stick.

He is our President and I damn well have his back.

[mrsadm]

14. I agree so much!

We have a true adult and compassionate human being for our President, thank God.

[sheshe2]

15. Thanks mrsadm...

works for me!

[freshwest]

18. Indeed, mrsadm. Thanks for your words. Here's an example:

What a beautiful soul shines through those eyes in that picture... Yes, we are blessed...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/110218586

[catbyte]

19. President Obama has aged so much since 2008. I can't imagine the stress he lives with.

Shrub didn't age that much--more like a dissipating alcoholic. President Obama truly does have the weight of the world on his shoulders. I am so glad he is President. Could you imagine what a President McCain, Romney, or God forbid, Palin would be doing right now?

[steve2470]

16. I'm VERY glad he's in charge

He'll guide us through this latest crisis with a calm hand, as he has.

[sheshe2]

17. Thank you steve.

You are so correct!