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In reply to the discussion: Obama's Most Adorable Moments Are The Ones He Shares With Kids (Some photos I hadn't seen before) [View all]caraher
(6,279 posts)74. Brings a tear to my eye
especially in contrast with what's in the Oval Office now. It's clear how much Obama meant to so many of these kids!
But I found particularly poignant the one where he is shading the baby's eyes. Compare that to how Trump treats not just strangers but his own family. Care and concern for others are simply not a part of Trump's world, in any way
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Amaryllis
May 2018
OP
When I taught first grade my students, then their siblings, then their friends,
BigmanPigman
May 2018
#7
It does last for some. I have friends whose kids are teens and still kind. And I taught middle
Amaryllis
May 2018
#13
Exactly... The look on Little Miss Flint's face when meeting the tRump as oppose to Obama tells all.
ariesgem
May 2018
#14
I think the title of "America's Dad" is much more suited to the former POTUS, than you-know-who.
Tarheel_Dem
May 2018
#5
It's an apple. I think they have a big bowl,of them on the table for anyone to eat.
BigmanPigman
May 2018
#9
I believe Peter Souza has enough material to crank out fifty coffee table books
Brother Buzz
May 2018
#26
Yep. I would add, the needy. President Obama punched all buttons that a good person does. nt
Blue_true
May 2018
#47
He is such a beautiful man. It's absolutely depressing how far we've fallen in just one year. n/t.
NNadir
May 2018
#44
Our President! I am still so proud of this man and his wonderful wife!
The Wielding Truth
May 2018
#75
Sousa' book is on my coffee table as we speak and even though I have most of these many times
flying_wahini
May 2018
#81