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On my third tissue and Obama has just started his speech. (Original Post)
IA8IT
Sep 2022
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mahina
(17,663 posts)1. Where? I'd like to hear it too. Thank you.
Walleye
(31,027 posts)3. I am watching on C-SPAN
Walleye
(31,027 posts)2. The President is speaking with such comfort and confidence. can't make that senile charge stick.
These two speeches are so refreshing. Some mentions of policy and accomplishments and humanity. And no name-calling. This can be done from the White House
nolabear
(41,984 posts)4. What a balm. He's so real, so human.
So unlike those we hear from so godawful much these days. That is a good, smart, decent man. 🥲
IcyPeas
(21,884 posts)5. ... make my ears smaller
Doc Sportello
(7,522 posts)6. I was choked up from the start
Fantastic introduction by Biden and then Obama being Obama, and that of course is wonderful. I got emotional but the tan suit line cracked me and the audience up.
As others have said, a balm and like warm honey and tea. Just inspiring.