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Akamai

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27. Obama No Ka 'Oi! -- Obama, you're the greatest!
Wed Jan 18, 2017, 07:08 PM
Jan 2017

You've always been the grown-up in the room, doing the incredibly difficult work that had to be done, and putting up with very strong and unfair headwinds.

Incredibly learned, incredibly decent, and the best president we've had for many, many decades.

However, your time is not yet done and your advice will be extremely helpful in helping improve the political situation.

We will all miss you greatly but dearly hope that you do not leave us without your ongoing leadership.

I was born in Kahuku, Hawaii and attended Punahou School through the eighth grade, but then I think they were getting ready to kick me out and I went to another school. My wife graduated from that school, and was also born in the same hospital you were, Kapiolani.

Your years in office has made all Hawaii proud, the country proud!


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+1000 skylucy Jan 2017 #1
I am going to miss him. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #2
Absolutely. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2017 #3
Yeah... parting isn't sweet sorrow, just sorrow. flor-de-jasmim Jan 2017 #4
+ SO MANY recommendations. CurtEastPoint Jan 2017 #5
All the K & R's. Scurrilous Jan 2017 #6
I love this man HipChick Jan 2017 #7
Yes SouthernIrish Jan 2017 #151
BEST. PRESIDENT. EVER. CousinIT Jan 2017 #8
Thank you, President Obama. herding cats Jan 2017 #9
+1000 narnian60 Jan 2017 #23
K & R SunSeeker Jan 2017 #10
Always benld74 Jan 2017 #11
+1001 blueseas Jan 2017 #12
I've got no complaints I can think of. Nt retrowire Jan 2017 #13
K&R! gademocrat7 Jan 2017 #14
I love them both sheshe2 Jan 2017 #15
LOL Lucinda Jan 2017 #51
Got a nice letter from him today. 40RatRod Jan 2017 #16
Thanks, Obama world wide wally Jan 2017 #17
What do you mean briefcase? madokie Jan 2017 #18
Larry Holmes already used that line. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #19
Trump isn't fit to lick Obama's shoes. Staph Jan 2017 #98
His leaving truly makes my heart heavy etherealtruth Jan 2017 #20
rump can't even fill his seat sheshe2 Jan 2017 #21
Oh, I like that! mcar Jan 2017 #40
! Lucinda Jan 2017 #53
The personification of grace, magnanimity , stature and decency... JHan Jan 2017 #22
K&R. nt TeamPooka Jan 2017 #24
K&R billh58 Jan 2017 #25
Thank you! octoberlib Jan 2017 #26
Obama No Ka 'Oi! -- Obama, you're the greatest! Akamai Jan 2017 #27
K&R BumRushDaShow Jan 2017 #28
Best President in my lifetime still_one Jan 2017 #29
I cannot thank him enough ghostsinthemachine Jan 2017 #30
Speedy healing to you. Esophageal cancer is a rough road to travel. Lucinda Jan 2017 #55
I wish the best for you, and Obama helped bring about as much help as he can! He deserves a huge Akamai Jan 2017 #68
I believe that.... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #74
Well done, sir and thank you. sarge43 Jan 2017 #31
K&R n/t denbot Jan 2017 #32
Thank you, Mr. President! Now, go in PEACE! mfcorey1 Jan 2017 #33
My hero angrychair Jan 2017 #34
I have no idea what is going to happen in the next month, TNNurse Jan 2017 #35
K&R underpants Jan 2017 #36
I don't think Obama is going to stop caring, stop helping as long as he lives. it's in his Akamai Jan 2017 #75
! covadcalifornia Jan 2017 #145
Can I kick it? The Polack MSgt Jan 2017 #37
Best President of my lifetime mcar Jan 2017 #38
Don't go!!! thegoose Jan 2017 #39
Love & Respect otohara Jan 2017 #41
So long, Mr. President. MontanaMama Jan 2017 #42
it's been a nice eight year break not cringing when I hear the president speak Skittles Jan 2017 #43
Best president ever. Rustyeye77 Jan 2017 #44
Oh, my heart. nolabear Jan 2017 #45
K&R hwmnbn Jan 2017 #46
Best Mr. President ever, Joe's good too. kyburbonkid Jan 2017 #47
Did they hate him more because bucolic_frolic Jan 2017 #48
He saved us from the brink of economic disaster Generic Brad Jan 2017 #49
He and I had a rocky beginning, but he grew into an excellent POTUS Lucinda Jan 2017 #50
Best President of my 45 years on this rock. a_random_joel Jan 2017 #52
Best President At Least Since Harry Truman DDySiegs Jan 2017 #54
Just a class act, he and his family... Stellar Jan 2017 #56
Absolutely, totally a class acts! Michelle and their two daughters are an utter inspiration to all Akamai Jan 2017 #79
Oh I know a job that would be perfect for Trump, picking up after Bo (Obamas dog) goes number 2 cstanleytech Jan 2017 #57
Thank you President Obama! StarryNite Jan 2017 #58
"...and, when he shall die, mobeau69 Jan 2017 #59
Best President of my lifetime mainstreetonce Jan 2017 #60
Don't cry because it's over, VWolf Jan 2017 #61
with each passing day my appreciation for him and the organizers who helped him. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 2017 #62
:-) Bigredhunk Jan 2017 #63
Probably the best thing about this is that he's so young and we know he's not going to fade away.... George II Jan 2017 #64
I absolutely agree with you. He cannot stop helping people, and he will help all of us! Akamai Jan 2017 #81
Such a good man democrank Jan 2017 #65
Thank you, Mr. President CakeGrrl Jan 2017 #66
Kicked and rebooted! Akamai Jan 2017 #83
Well-said, Cakegrrl. JudyM Jan 2017 #89
Democracy was well served the last 8 years Blue Owl Jan 2017 #67
Was a Hillary person who did not initially take to you. Old Terp Jan 2017 #69
rec...n/t bluecollar2 Jan 2017 #70
For the first time lordsummerisle Jan 2017 #71
I am so sorry to see you and your family go. Lifelong Protester Jan 2017 #72
Always. Greybnk48 Jan 2017 #73
Briefcase? Do you mean "The Football" and "The Biscuit"????? longship Jan 2017 #76
as much as it breaks my heart, at least mopinko Jan 2017 #77
One of the best! volstork Jan 2017 #78
I will miss the Obamas and the Bidens. Ilsa Jan 2017 #80
k&r The Wizard Jan 2017 #82
K&R... spanone Jan 2017 #84
Thank you Mr. President Quayblue Jan 2017 #85
DON'T GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2017 #86
Thank you, Mr. President 56miSSie Jan 2017 #87
Thank you, thank you.... fiorello Jan 2017 #88
Thank you Mr. President NYFlip Jan 2017 #90
Best President Ever rury Jan 2017 #91
oh I feel so sad bdamomma Jan 2017 #92
Thank you, Barack and Michelle, for giving us 8 years of your lives. pnwmom Jan 2017 #93
No words work. nt LAS14 Jan 2017 #94
Such a great man and human being... cry baby Jan 2017 #95
Your successor isn't fit to wipe your ass! drmeow Jan 2017 #96
The epitome of grace, leadership, compassion, and intellect, F. Kafka Jan 2017 #97
Wish you could have used your brilliance to help Mook. nt Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2017 #99
Trying not to cry n/t hibbing Jan 2017 #100
A class act takes a last bow. And to think that some called him a used car salesman. DFW Jan 2017 #101
A+ WheelWalker Jan 2017 #102
I look forward to seeing all your successes well into the future including applegrove Jan 2017 #103
So long my President. Now start writing!! Please. Sir. Missn-Hitch Jan 2017 #104
I want to throw my self at his feet, grab his ankles and beg him not to go. OhioBlue Jan 2017 #105
The essence of dignity, decency, decorum, compassion and... 3catwoman3 Jan 2017 #106
Thanks Obama.......... Historic NY Jan 2017 #107
I AM GOING TO MISS YOU SO MUCH trueblue2007 Jan 2017 #108
Unparalleled dignity. ffr Jan 2017 #109
Couldn't have said it better myself trixie2 Jan 2017 #110
It was nice having a president Jamaal510 Jan 2017 #111
AMAZING GRACE MasonDreams Jan 2017 #112
Love you Mr. Prez!....We will all miss you so much! whathehell Jan 2017 #113
Thank you for what you did for the LGBTQ community Lunabell Jan 2017 #114
A class act through-and-through... Raster Jan 2017 #115
He endured years of blind hatred and extreme partisan obstruction VOX Jan 2017 #116
K & R N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2017 #117
Where Pres. Obama belongs ... 66 dmhlt Jan 2017 #118
Love you all Obama & Biden Families & Thank you for everything. Sunlei Jan 2017 #119
President Obama onethatcares Jan 2017 #120
Thank you, President Obama. MBS Jan 2017 #121
You made us all proud lillypaddle Jan 2017 #122
I will miss this great man Gothmog Jan 2017 #123
I doubt I'll see his quality in my lifetime. CanonRay Jan 2017 #124
Thank you, President Obama DesertRat Jan 2017 #125
Thank you POTUS, saidsimplesimon Jan 2017 #126
Love you, Mr. President! Go in PEACE! mfcorey1 Jan 2017 #127
I will miss him!!! LeftInTX Jan 2017 #128
Today I am grateful il_lilac Jan 2017 #129
Thank you, Mr. President jumptheshadow Jan 2017 #130
Best President Ever! Nt LostOne4Ever Jan 2017 #131
Breaking an Old Lady's Heart HockeyMom Jan 2017 #132
A great man indeed IntraPolitico Jan 2017 #133
God Bless You, Mr. President DinahMoeHum Jan 2017 #134
Thank you, Obama! logosoco Jan 2017 #135
.... AikenYankee Jan 2017 #136
We'll never, ever forget ailsagirl Jan 2017 #137
Fare Thee Well Sir. Boomerproud Jan 2017 #138
Love and peace to you... Freedomofspeech Jan 2017 #139
Jan 20th, a day of mourning for me LittleGirl Jan 2017 #140
+Infinity Roland99 Jan 2017 #141
Barack Obama, POTUS mehrrh Jan 2017 #142
K & R! chimpymustgo Jan 2017 #143
Thank you - Thank you - Thank you!!! Laf.La.Dem. Jan 2017 #144
Thank you, President Obama. drtexdem Jan 2017 #146
Thanks Obama MistakenLamb Jan 2017 #147
I feel as if there's been a death in my immediate family Shanti Mama Jan 2017 #148
Thankfully, he is still with us fountainofyouth Jan 2017 #155
better than this nation deserved, thank you sir nt geek tragedy Jan 2017 #149
Thank you Mr President. myrna minx Jan 2017 #150
Best President ever. snacker Jan 2017 #152
A good man. We will all miss him as our President! MatthewStLouis Jan 2017 #153
Best president of my lifetime. greatauntoftriplets Jan 2017 #154
Thank you President Obama... politicasista Jan 2017 #156
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