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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe post funeral discussion on M$NBComcast is amazing
loved the part where they were talking about Obama's comment about reality TV folks versus Beau.
Was perfect the way Alter threw a subtle dig (or Duggar).
Truthfully, it's nice to have the Bidens and the Obamas versus the Duggars and the Hasterts.
Today was a day of contrasts
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The post funeral discussion on M$NBComcast is amazing (Original Post)
malaise
Jun 2015
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blm
(113,091 posts)1. My thought, too, m.
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malaise
(269,157 posts)3. Obama knew what he was doing when he wrote that line
CNN picked it up as well - it is circus versus substance.
calimary
(81,459 posts)5. I like that, malaise! "Circus versus Substance."
And HOW!
malaise
(269,157 posts)6. Calimary it's for profit circus to boot
Here' s the quote
"Anyone can make a name for themselves in this reality TV age, especially in today's political world. If you are loud enough or powerful enough you can get some attention," Obama, 53, said at the podium, via CNN. "But to make that name mean something, to have it associated with dignity and integrity -- that is rare. There is no shortcut to get it. It's not something you can buy. But if you do right by your children maybe you can pass it on."
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)7. thank you for sharing this quote, malaise.
I would have missed it.
malaise
(269,157 posts)8. It stood out given
The ReTHUG morons in the news - the Fuggars, Hastert and Cruz
Cha
(297,639 posts)10. Beautifully said by the President.. thank you, malaise
malaise
(269,157 posts)13. Yes it was beautifully said
Aerows
(39,961 posts)11. Great quote, my friend
Thank you for highlighting it - I missed the broadcasts, but I am glad that Beau Biden was given the dignity he deserved!
malaise
(269,157 posts)12. That was the line that covered the sordid current
events - it was perfect
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)15. Here's the eulogy Aerows.
malaise
(269,157 posts)16. Thanks
Kornacki is discussing this now
BeyondGeography
(39,379 posts)2. Beau really had the stuff of greatness
What a loss.
Gothmog
(145,553 posts)4. MSNBC did a good job covering this funeral
liberal from boston
(856 posts)9. MSNBC
I agree -- MSNBC did a great job!!! The eulogies were beautiful & the Biden Family showed so much grace at such a devastating loss,
Gothmog
(145,553 posts)17. It was good coverage for a very moving and emotional event
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)14. I'm glad this is another opportunity to share the eulogy here.
I hope even people who disagree with some of President Obama's policies will view it. It's truly inspiring.
malaise
(269,157 posts)18. Tweety just repeated the quote we talked about on Saturday
Here it is again
"Anyone can make a name for themselves in this reality TV age, especially in today's political world. If you are loud enough or powerful enough you can get some attention," Obama, 53, said at the podium, via CNN. "But to make that name mean something, to have it associated with dignity and integrity -- that is rare. There is no shortcut to get it. It's not something you can buy. But if you do right by your children maybe you can pass it o