Listening to President Obama makes me feel proud to be an American. Listening to President Trump makes me feel ashamed to be American. Of course, my feelings and opinions aren't quite that simple. They are based on years of observation, and living through their time in office (and still living in DJT's final term). However, my feelings can be summed up that easily.
I thought both of their speeches were very powerful, but less forceful and more reflective than some of his prior speeches; appropriate for the occasion. Thanks for the 2008 link; I had meant to go find it after watching the other two but hadn't yet. What stayed with me from both speeches was the why and who - the specific location chosen and the local community. They created a neighborhood, within a neighborhood, for the people. The level of thought they had given to how each space would be used, and who might use it, embodied hope. It was a gift to the future.
*also, there is a moment in Michelle’s speech that I noted, when she was acknowledging the Clinton and Bush families. When she got to George, the intonation changed just so slightly, and it stuck with me. The way she looks at him, talks to him, and talks about him, makes me think that perhaps this human whose entire presidency I despised, is actually incredibly kind, and was just surrounded by horrible humans he did not control. That thing between them makes me pause.
Listening to President Obama makes me feel proud to be an American. Listening to President Trump makes me feel ashamed to be American. Of course, my feelings and opinions aren't quite that simple. They are based on years of observation, and living through their time in office (and still living in DJT's final term). However, my feelings can be summed up that easily.
Citizen Barack Obama hosted a Chicago BOATLOAD of citizen Americans to their hearts' content.
Yes, WE CAN celebrate our Nation's 250th Independence Day knowing that the drive and resiliency of our DEMOCRATIC form of government ENDURES.
I thought both of their speeches were very powerful, but less forceful and more reflective than some of his prior speeches; appropriate for the occasion. Thanks for the 2008 link; I had meant to go find it after watching the other two but hadn't yet. What stayed with me from both speeches was the why and who - the specific location chosen and the local community. They created a neighborhood, within a neighborhood, for the people. The level of thought they had given to how each space would be used, and who might use it, embodied hope. It was a gift to the future.
*also, there is a moment in Michelle’s speech that I noted, when she was acknowledging the Clinton and Bush families. When she got to George, the intonation changed just so slightly, and it stuck with me. The way she looks at him, talks to him, and talks about him, makes me think that perhaps this human whose entire presidency I despised, is actually incredibly kind, and was just surrounded by horrible humans he did not control. That thing between them makes me pause.
I love him so so much. Him and Michelle both are such beautiful courageous souls. I wish they made
Themselves more known but I get it ❤️
Miss his grace, humility, intelligence, self deprecating humor. He is, or should be, an inspiration to all. God bless him and his family.
A leader that inspires, boosts the morale of an entire nation 🙌