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Boomerproud

(7,961 posts)
6. Just saw Bill Clinton's address.
Sat May 16, 2020, 07:53 PM
May 2020

It was empathetic, hopeful and positive. He looked better and stronger than I've seen in awhile. There's no way President Obama won't follow suit. Any comment by any trumper will be useless and will only prove once again how unfit he is.

misanthrope

(7,420 posts)
8. Early leaks say there are criticisms of current leadership in the speech
Sat May 16, 2020, 07:58 PM
May 2020

How they are couched will no doubt be tactful, as one would expect from President Obama, but word has it they're present.

Reader Rabbit

(2,624 posts)
12. It won't matter. All Trump cares about are ratings...
Sat May 16, 2020, 08:29 PM
May 2020

...and this event is going to draw millions of viewers. Trump will be so jealous, he’ll rage-tweet for days!

mercuryblues

(14,537 posts)
4. of course
Sat May 16, 2020, 07:42 PM
May 2020

I have no doubt that Obama is doing this out of empathy for the students. He will be empathetic, positive and rise up spirits

trump on the other hand can not help himself, even if it has nothing to do with him, but to inject hate and scorn. How long will it take trump to make his own video?

misanthrope

(7,420 posts)
9. I've heard since this morning Obama's speech isn't flattering to the current leadership
Sat May 16, 2020, 08:00 PM
May 2020

I don't think he's going to come out and rail on any currently prominent failed casino owners. I think he will allude to shortcomings we can all see and challenge youngsters to do better.

dawg day

(7,947 posts)
5. Also, hey, Trump! How's it feel...
Sat May 16, 2020, 07:44 PM
May 2020

to be the only president in history that no school would trust to give an acceptable graduation address?

cornball 24

(1,480 posts)
11. I can see him, repulsive as he is, rocking back and forth on his fat ass as he did at the
Sat May 16, 2020, 08:07 PM
May 2020

WH Correspondents Dinner some years back when Barack Obama roasted the p.o.s. I remember thinking then that the p.o.s.'s sole purpose was revenge against my President Barack Obama.

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