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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPresident Obama to receive Kennedy Library 'Profiles In Courage' Award this Sunday.
It is worth noting that the Rancid Slice of Velveeta in the Oval Office will NEVER be considered for such an honor. Take a listen to young Jack Schlossberg in this video. I'm hopeful he has a bright future ahead of him in public service.
http://www.today.com/video/caroline-kennedy-and-son-jack-schlossberg-on-jfk-obama-and-her-met-gala-dress-937135171821
samnsara
(17,635 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)President Trump probably can't stop it, like that medal Argentina wants to award to President Carter, but I'd bet that he kicks up a Twitter tantrum to draw attention away from President Obama's award. That will be diversion enough for the popular media to pay attention to Trump and ignore Obama. They won't have any choice!
onetexan
(13,058 posts)soon enough. Probably will keep him up at night enraged with jealousy knowing how O is still as popular as ever even now that he's out of office.
2naSalit
(86,775 posts)MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)He might just have a Twitter tantrum about it. Gawd he is so predictable.
duncang
(1,907 posts)He will probably be announcing his Andrew Jackson greatness award. Which will be presented to him personally by Andrew Jackson. Then they will discuss how to stop the Civil War.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)Jack Schlossberg I started praying I would live long enough to vote for him for President. Read his wiki page. He was raised to have the heart of a public servant. His parents should be so proud.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Sorry, I'm gushing, but he is just such a handsome, articulate, intelligent young man. I really do hope he decides to go into public service one day. We could use someone like him.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)He will start Harvard law in the fall. And he did his undergrad degree in HISTORY. This is the level of quality I expect in public servants. I want them well read, well educated with a life that exemplifies the heart of a public servant.
I think so many people in Congress and of course the WH are unqualified to serve.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)sheshe2
(83,879 posts)That was wonderful.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)JFK, Jr? Amazing likeness and such an elegant style for one so young. Made me feel good to see him.
sheshe2
(83,879 posts)Pretty sure he will be going places.
Historic NY
(37,453 posts)plus his grandmother.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)Strong genetics. Physically and socially.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Her son is mucho handsome! Plus poised, classy, speaks well, good voice, smart answers. He should do well in politics, if he goes that route.
Botany
(70,577 posts)Jennifer Brunner former Sec. of State in OH.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/Events-and-Awards/Profile-in-Courage-Award/Award-Recipients/Jennifer-Brunner-2008.aspx
That is quite an honor!!
Botany
(70,577 posts)Hi xxx,
Thanks for this. Pretty cool, huh? Our names will be in the wall at the JFK library together. Hope you are well.
Jennifer
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BTW She won the award for cleaning up OH after the 2004 election.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)Doesn't even come close to how amazing it is to be honored this way. We already know that PBO is incredible and your friend, Jennifer, must be as well.
Botany
(70,577 posts).... pushed the false story that she was working w/ACORN to rig OH's elections. She should
have been our second democratic senator but the "good old boy" network among the state
democrats sank her in the primary and now we have Rob Portman because of their actions
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)the naysayers can sit and spin on their optics. The Kennedy Library also gave this award to Gerald Ford. It has been a bipartisan honor in the past. However, IMO, it is a total FU to the ManBaby in the WH. I hear that PBO will give a speech at the ceremony. All the MSM will cover it and Dumpy will have a meltdown. Can't wait!!
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)has a BIG sad. SAD!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)on young Jack Schlossberg! What a contrast between class and trash!
sheshe2
(83,879 posts)Love it!
Cha
(297,595 posts)about President Obama's paycheck.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)making a good living...not even when he's not their public servant any more. You freaking KNOW its about that. What's he supposed to do? Be a greeter at the Walmart? He earned every damned dollar of what he's being paid and more. AND, he's giving half of it away. No deplorable would give 2 million dollars away. They'd keep it all and still bitch about PBO's paycheck.
Cha
(297,595 posts)health care from 20 Million Americans while keeping their own Obamacare.
Princess Turandot
(4,787 posts)Cha
(297,595 posts)MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)I can't wait to hear him speak.
Cha
(297,595 posts)never receive ANY honors.
Mahalo MontanaMama! President Obama
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)Maybe he'll get a free beer token at Hooters. But that'd be it.
Cha
(297,595 posts)Cha
(297,595 posts)MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)The rethugs have nothing on this....
Cha
(297,595 posts)of Jack in a long time.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)I'm old enough to be his mama. How time flies. I hope the fates keep this boy safe.
Cha
(297,595 posts)Gothmog
(145,530 posts)MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)He deserves this and so much more.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)A long time coming. One of the most courageous men of our times.