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Akamai

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23. My wife pointed out -- and I believe she is correct -- that Obama wants to

Mon Jan 9, 2017, 10:59 AM

Jan 2017

maintain a good relationship with Trump and this will allow him to share insights with Trump.

I am not sure one is ever going to hear severe criticism from Obama. He is too mature and thoughtful to destroy his relationship with Trump through strident attacks at this point. That relationship might be essential for world peace.

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A Prediction [View all] NanceGreggs Jan 2017 OP

K & R !! GP6971 Jan 2017 #1

This country was lucky... nancy1942 Jan 2017 #52

That sounds great Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #2

Why can't he do both? Why can't he be both a leader and a teacher of new talent? politicaljunkie41910 Jan 2017 #15

I think Obama would have a hard time Phoenix61 Jan 2017 #16

Like Michael Jordan said, Obama is the Jackie Robinson Dustlawyer Jan 2017 #26

Who is Jackie Robertson? philosslayer Jan 2017 #34

(think he meant this guy...) lastlib Jan 2017 #45

Yup, thanks for the assist! Dustlawyer Jan 2017 #49

Kicking gladly. ffr Jan 2017 #3

Well said! And we must have his back when the repulsive words are sure to fly justhanginon Jan 2017 #4

I can't wait.. thank you for this, Nance! Cha Jan 2017 #5

❤❤❤ BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #42

❤❤❤ Cha Jan 2017 #54

That might make a great sig line logo thingy. Ilsa Jan 2017 #62

You're right it would! I'd have to do away with the pic Cha Jan 2017 #63

I think you need to keep his pic. NT Ilsa Jan 2017 #64

Thank you NanceGreggs spanone Jan 2017 #6

Screw Hannity in advance because he's going to say Bush ll got oasis Jan 2017 #7

I wouldn't bet against it. gulliver Jan 2017 #8

You are as eloquent as President Obama, NanceGreggs. 3catwoman3 Jan 2017 #9

Gawd I hope you're right cilla4progress Jan 2017 #10

He's be my president flamingdem Jan 2017 #11

I have do doubt... Jacob Boehme Jan 2017 #12

He will NOT leave us alone in the darkness. sheshe2 Jan 2017 #13

I agree, she....he isn't the kind of person to abandon others. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #41

Thank you for this, Nance Hekate Jan 2017 #14

Here's to hoping lillypaddle Jan 2017 #17

kick grantcart Jan 2017 #18

K&R brer cat Jan 2017 #19

Kick. I believe this to be true, and I also hope that all those Republicans who are actually Squinch Jan 2017 #20

Keep it kicked!..........n/t HAB911 Jan 2017 #21

Normally an ex-President refrains from public comment Gothmog Jan 2017 #22

My wife pointed out -- and I believe she is correct -- that Obama wants to Akamai Jan 2017 #23

This is his goal I think. Ligyron Jan 2017 #56

I can think of two descriptive adjectives we use for Obama that will NEVER be used for Trump: world wide wally Jan 2017 #24

& Compasion classykaren Jan 2017 #33

competence niyad Jan 2017 #57

Sincerely hope you are correct...n/t N_E_1 for Tennis Jan 2017 #25

By leaving the WH, Obama will be able to say things he couldn't since 2008. no_hypocrisy Jan 2017 #27

Well written JustAnotherGen Jan 2017 #28

NancyGreggs...you are one of the smartest people I know. onecent Jan 2017 #29

Thank you, NanceGreggs gademocrat7 Jan 2017 #30

Nicely put. I hope it happens. (nt) Paladin Jan 2017 #31

he will definitely bdamomma Jan 2017 #32

This seems like a great way to get some hopes dashed. RedWedge Jan 2017 #35

Whatever you think is fine...just don't let it stop you BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #40

Oh, not at all. RedWedge Jan 2017 #44

Happy to be the 100th Rec! blue neen Jan 2017 #36

Normally, when a President leaves office they refrain from criticism of the incoming President. Lochloosa Jan 2017 #37

He will find it hard, babylonsister Jan 2017 #61

K&R. He said this a few weeks ago, that he is going to be involved in politics and that he will not secondwind Jan 2017 #38

Oh Nance, your editorial is giving me goosebumps! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #39

Nance, do you mind if I share this on FB? n/t BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #43

Not at all! NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #53

Oh it sure is!!! BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #55

Thank you SO much! NanceGreggs Jan 2017 #58

Why would he start now? LiberalLovinLug Jan 2017 #46

I look forward to his actions and words after he leaves office mcar Jan 2017 #47

I hope so. We need him more than ever. Great post as always. KNR AgadorSparticus Jan 2017 #48

Great prediction! BlueMTexpat Jan 2017 #50

I Have Been Hoping this Will Happen - Thanks for Showing Confidence in This Possibility DDySiegs Jan 2017 #51

may it be so. niyad Jan 2017 #59

Lovely! Let it be so! nt babylonsister Jan 2017 #60

That is the only thing that keeps me going. Freedomofspeech Jan 2017 #65

Hey liberallovinlug maybe you should read the article linked here below Thekaspervote Jan 2017 #66