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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:13 PM Original message |
Obama When No One Is Watching - This is just beautiful |
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BlooInBloo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:15 PM Response to Original message |
1. :))))) |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. Beautiful is the word for it! :) |
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LonePirate (898 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:19 PM Response to Original message |
3. Now that's what I call Family Values! |
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Bernardo de La Paz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 03:14 PM Response to Reply #3 |
66. Right on. |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
4. K&R nt |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:40 PM Response to Reply #4 |
30. his humanness is his most beautiful attribute. I salute every formative |
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Phx_Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
5. Sweetest thing I've read in a while. |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
6. Oh wow what a great piece |
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sandnsea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
7. Pure goodness |
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tosh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #7 |
32. Yes. Pure....goodness...and decency... |
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Doremus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 10:58 AM Response to Reply #32 |
52. You said exactly what I'm feeling. Thank you. n/t |
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TomInTib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 06:59 PM Response to Original message |
8. Clear light. When I read things such as this, I wonder why I should ever bother,,, |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:28 PM Response to Reply #8 |
15. I wonder the same thing, as I sit here in tears. But every now and then the spirit moves |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 02:03 PM Response to Reply #15 |
60. As it did when you wrote the following OP which resides permanently on my desktop to remind me, |
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bigbrother05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 06:35 AM Response to Reply #60 |
74. Thanks for the reminder, hadn't read it all the way through. |
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Top Cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:06 PM Response to Original message |
9. Just beautiful.................. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
10. Such a good daddy, this was great-thank you. nt |
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bunkerbuster1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. thanks for digging this out. |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:17 PM Response to Original message |
12. Am I the only sap, sitting here with tears in my eyes over it? |
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kypp (179 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:23 PM Response to Reply #12 |
13. Call me a sap, too - blinking away tears n/t |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:38 PM Response to Reply #12 |
16. I can say with 100% certainty that you are not. |
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liberalla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 08:36 AM Response to Reply #12 |
39. me too... that's just beautiful. |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:35 AM Response to Reply #39 |
46. Me too. What an insight into Sen.Obama's soul. |
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DevonRex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:41 AM Response to Reply #12 |
47. Nope. Sap here, too. nt |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 03:09 PM Response to Reply #12 |
64. Nope. It got to this sap too. |
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Rocknrule (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:26 PM Response to Original message |
14. This man is pure leadership material |
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FatDave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
17. JFK was before my time. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:54 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. The time was very different. There was "hope", but I think it was more for a new beginning as |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:39 PM Response to Reply #17 |
29. The Kennedy family was just so magical |
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Lugnut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 12:38 AM Response to Reply #29 |
36. I am so looking forward to that again. |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:13 AM Response to Reply #36 |
43. Such positive attitudes and sparking personalities |
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DangerDave921 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 12:04 PM Response to Reply #29 |
81. Except for the affairs. LOL |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #17 |
56. I am trying to remember my emotions with JFK and his family so may |
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life long demo (116 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #17 |
59. Yes it was like this |
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mlevans (642 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #17 |
76. It's been a long time ago |
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Blondiegrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
18. Great story, and very well written. Thanks for bringing it over! n/t |
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ellacott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
19. What a beautifu story |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
20. "Its the music of his promise to make sure EVERYONE is included." Perfetto. |
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ThatsMyBarack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 08:06 PM Response to Original message |
22. K&R! |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
23. I love this family. |
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DearAbby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 08:56 PM Response to Original message |
24. It takes a very special man to be a DADDY |
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Zhade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:07 PM Response to Original message |
25. Chills. : ) |
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ismnotwasm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
26. K&R |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
27. I am so happy that everyone feels the same way I do about this tender look at |
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mopinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:34 PM Response to Original message |
28. is it just me, or |
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hisownpetard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 02:06 PM Response to Reply #28 |
61. I asked the same question a few days ago so - no! It's not just you. |
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Riddler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
31. Yet it's the one with the pregnant teenage daughter and the one who left his wife for his |
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kskiska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
84. He left three children, too |
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wildflower (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
33. This is one of the most poignantly written pieces I have ever seen. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
34. Oh, Jeez. I've teared up again. |
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never cry wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Oct-25-08 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
35. I am speechless, thanks for posting this.... |
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PatSeg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
37. Beautifully written |
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Sarah Ibarruri (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 08:06 AM Response to Original message |
38. Loving, mature, grownup, caring.... |
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ekwhite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 08:37 AM Response to Original message |
40. That is a really nice piece |
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bobd0 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
41. K&R K&R K&R -- I'm just speechless. n/t |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
42. Very well written. |
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IllinoisBirdWatcher (244 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
44. VERY well written. Thank YOU :) |
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spelldmilk (183 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:34 AM Response to Original message |
45. Awwwwwsomesauce. |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
48. This made me tear up. |
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Bette Noir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 10:14 AM Response to Original message |
49. Why do you make me cry? |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
50. I love this man! |
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crickets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 10:39 AM Response to Original message |
51. Aw, that's so sweet. |
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AnnieBW (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 11:27 AM Response to Original message |
53. Damn |
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DirtyDawg (594 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
54. And one of my right-wing friends... |
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bertman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
55. Perfect. |
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gratefultobelib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 12:56 PM Response to Original message |
57. Amazing. Touching. Thank you so much for the post! |
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NJCher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 01:17 PM Response to Original message |
58. touching story, yes |
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speedoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 02:12 PM Response to Original message |
62. Holy shit, my eyes are filled with tears. |
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relayerbob (149 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
63. Fantastic!!!!! Thanks!!!!!! |
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ogneopasno (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
65. Is the "gun" reference to secret service agents? |
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madmax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
67. You guys always do this to me |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 04:41 PM Response to Original message |
68. So touching. |
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Triana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
69. Barack Obama when no one knew him.... |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. That is a great story. Also tells alot about the kind of person Obama is.. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:05 PM Response to Reply #69 |
71. Oops. The internets burped.. |
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renie408 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
72. Thanks. n/t |
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Confusious (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-26-08 11:34 PM Response to Original message |
73. UUgggghhh |
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liberalla (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
75. kickin this again! |
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TAGGLINES (36 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 09:51 AM Response to Original message |
77. Thanks so much for this... |
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dccrossman (530 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 10:57 AM Response to Original message |
78. Add me to that list os saps... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 11:08 AM Response to Original message |
79. Deleted message |
BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 11:46 AM Response to Reply #79 |
80. hmmm. What is tha smell? Is that pizza?? |
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Catamount (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
82. Thanks so much, I really needed this sort of comforting today! |
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butterfly77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
83. Love it! |
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kleec (117 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Oct-27-08 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
85. Really nice |
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