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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:25 PM
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It's not a letter from the Doctor, but it'll do
http://briefingroom.thehill.com/2009/06/11/its-not-a-letter-from-the-doctor-but-itll-do/

It's not a letter from the Doctor, but it'll do
@ 3:44 pm by Eric Zimmermann


What's a more legitimate excuse for missing school: I have a cold, or I was hanging out with the leader of the free world?

President Obama took a few minutes during his townhall meeting in Wisconsin today to help out a girl who had missed her last day of school to attend his event.

CNN reports:

A young girl named Kennedy attended the town hall with her father, who was called on to ask a question.

Her father, John Corpus, started his query saying he hoped his daughter wouldn't get into trouble for missing the last day of school.

"Do you need me to write a note?" Obama asked.

Clearly assuming that Obama was just kidding, Corpus continued with his question–only to be interrupted by the president.

"No, no, I'm serious. What's your daughter's name?" Obama said, as he started to write a note. "I'm going to write to Kennedy's teacher."

He then walked over to the girl and handed her the note: "To Kennedy's Teacher, Please excuse Kennedy's absence…she's with me. Barack Obama."


:D
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Catherine Vincent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:26 PM
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1. I just heard about that on CNN
Is there video of him handing the kid the note? I'd like to see it.
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FrenchieCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:31 PM
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4. I'm sure there will be!
It was excellent!

The fact that the President wrote the note while listening to the dad's question was premier multi tasking in exhibition! Loved it! :)
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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 04:23 PM
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10. Here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=323353&mesg_id=323353
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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 04:23 PM
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9. VIDEO Here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=385&topic_id=323353&mesg_id=323353
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Egnever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 05:46 PM
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15. Thanks!
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 06:17 PM
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18. Thank you,
Hissy!
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:27 PM
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2. Keep the note, Miss Kennedy!
k&r
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Neoma Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:31 PM
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3. Okay, that's just awesome.
HOLY CRAP!
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sharp_stick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:41 PM
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5. Every now and then
he does something that just sets him apart from anyone else that has ever held the office.

We used to be told that shrubbo was the kind of guy you could "have a beer with" although I never got that vibe from the arrogant prick, I'd probably smash the bottle and threaten him with the sharp end.

Obama is able to connect on a personal level with people, ordinary people, in a way I've never seen before. Maybe it's just my personal attraction to his policies after the last 8 years of shit but I really like to see Obama work a crowd.
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Egnever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:58 PM
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7. Agreed
His wife is the same. Very thoughtful people both of them and occasionally their little acts of kindness just floor me.
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Egnever Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 03:56 PM
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6. Oh man
Sometimes this guy just leaves me speechless.
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rug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 04:22 PM
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8. I hope he didn't date the note.
Kennedy can get a lot of use out of it.
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 04:55 PM
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11. he's a daddy and a man who loves children and understands how
a person in his position can influence for the good those around him. there are stories about kids in Europe and the middle east doing volunteer work during their vacation time because Obama thought it was a good thing. :)
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elleng Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 05:27 PM
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14. AND he understands our day to day lives!!!
He's got 2 kids who attend school, and THEY NEED NOTES!!!

LOVE HIM for such attributes!!!



:loveya:
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Phx_Dem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 04:58 PM
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12. If I was Kennedy, I wouldn't give the teacher that note.
I'd keep it for myself. Maybe stick it in a plastic baggie and allow her to view it! lol

That sucker could be worth money some day, and it's priceless anyway if you're an Obama supporter.
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thelordofhell Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 05:17 PM
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13. Epstein's mother would be proud.
Obama's the coolest President ever.
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PopSixSquish Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 06:07 PM
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16. This is the Best Thing I've Seen All Week
After yesteday's terrible news, I needed a smile...
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 06:15 PM
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17. This is precious! And I'm wondering
if only cnn is reporting on this because they showed the whole Town Hall Meeting on Health Care whereas msnbc and faux(of course) cut away?
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 06:23 PM
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19. Shuster/m$nbc showed a clip of the prez writing/delivering the letter. nt
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Cha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jun-11-09 06:34 PM
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20. Thanks! I love how our
Edited on Thu Jun-11-09 06:35 PM by Cha
Prez knows how to make positve news:bounce:
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