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37. I've often cried because I didn't think I could return home to America....

Reply to trailmonkee (Original post)

Mon Nov 12, 2012, 12:28 AM

Nov 2012

... now for the first time I cry because now I think that in the future, I can.

Obama is describing what is the true spirit and heart we all know was there.

I still have to keep moving forward here...
... but...
... I will come home.

(Excuse me... I've gotta go and cry again...)

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Love This Photo and Post from President Obama [View all] trailmonkee Nov 2012 OP

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Awesome! eom.., ut oh Nov 2012 #2

Why can we not get out of Afghanistan? CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #3

that is the big picture, yes... XtopherXtopher Nov 2012 #5

I see nothing positive about this CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #9

shame on you Botany Nov 2012 #16

yeah I know CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #17

We broke it so for the time being we own it. magical thyme Nov 2012 #18

I do NOT blame the President CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #22

I agree with you totally Slit Skirt Nov 2012 #42

I agree with you wholeheartedly. marzipanni Nov 2012 #19

When it hits you close to the heart CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #24

Agree roody Nov 2012 #35

I haven't had a jury decide my fate in a very long time.. trumad Nov 2012 #41

You need a "jury to decide your fate"? CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #48

Listen asshole... trumad Nov 2012 #49

can someone post the video? the one with him dancing? XtopherXtopher Nov 2012 #4

this one? trailmonkee Nov 2012 #6

Thanks!!!! XtopherXtopher Nov 2012 #26

There should be a Golden Heart medal TahitiNut Nov 2012 #38

. trailmonkee Nov 2012 #40

The "viral" video blaze Nov 2012 #34

It is possible to be Very Pro Veteran and equally Anti-War in that his incredible courage libdem4life Nov 2012 #7

+1000 trailmonkee Nov 2012 #8

That is a good prayer for Veteran's Day CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #10

Agreed! Phentex Nov 2012 #11

It's not just "possible" ... it's necessary. TahitiNut Nov 2012 #39

Definitely. I look forward to our President beaming with pride at platoons who are coming home. libdem4life Nov 2012 #51

YES jonthebru Nov 2012 #12

The unspoken message here 2naSalit Nov 2012 #13

could you imagine? trailmonkee Nov 2012 #15

Wow! JNelson6563 Nov 2012 #14

Did I mis-read something or.. pangaia Nov 2012 #20

That is like the Navajo Code Talkers CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #25

So sadly true. pangaia Nov 2012 #29

+1 trailmonkee Nov 2012 #31

In my opinion RedSpartan Nov 2012 #21

that would be great.... trailmonkee Nov 2012 #23

When I see pictures of these young people, so physically damaged crunch60 Nov 2012 #27

Bingo! CountAllVotes Nov 2012 #28

BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO... !! pangaia Nov 2012 #30

after we are through Admiring the individuals for their courage and sacrifice… trailmonkee Nov 2012 #32

Industrial military complex, the Masters of War... FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #43

damn angel823 Nov 2012 #33

I love you, Pres., but people in other roody Nov 2012 #36

I've often cried because I didn't think I could return home to America.... 6502 Nov 2012 #37

Well, I don't know where you are but, Care Acutely Nov 2012 #50

Another disabled Vet from a long ago war FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #44

K & R Scurrilous Nov 2012 #45

Inspiring! kentuck Nov 2012 #46

Sad We are blowing up people and allowing them to be torn apart 2Design Nov 2012 #47