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In reply to the discussion: This is an absolutely AMAZING Inauguration speech by Pres.Obama. [View all]hopemountain
(3,919 posts)77. thank you for reaffirming this part of the speech
he did reach out to many of us on many levels. and i am overjoyed with his commitment to addressing climate change.
with strength, integrity & respect he acknowledged issues which others have ignored.
i hope tomorrow every one of us awakens with a renewed sense of commitment to do our share in making sure issues important to "we the people" - the grassroots, the youth, the elderly, our vets, the disabled, the middle class, et al, - reach the ears of our legislators.
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I heard it loud and clear. Will have to wait for the transcript for the exact words.
jillan
Jan 2013
#11
Yes !!!! And he mentioned me in his speech - mothers of children with special needs.
jillan
Jan 2013
#13
Some are caught up in the beauty of the rhetoric, and others are carefully analyzing
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#64
I will criticize any president who wants to cut SS as he has shown he wants to.
forestpath
Jan 2013
#78
I am retired, no kids, had a part time job I recently lost. If Obama pulls the rug out
forestpath
Jan 2013
#82
I am not taking a day off from being concerned about SS whether you like it or not.
forestpath
Jan 2013
#79
And yet I am still here. Being attacked by you as usual. Not surprised at all.
forestpath
Jan 2013
#87
I'm tired of your childish insults. Welcome to my ignore list. Froth away, I won't see it.
forestpath
Jan 2013
#89
He didn't say he wouldn't cut SS. And after what Plouffe said today about "necessary Medicare
forestpath
Jan 2013
#14
My heart swelled, and I felt like President Obama was speaking directly to me when he said..
left coaster
Jan 2013
#69
I'm looking forward to watching a re-cast. The clips I've heard have been fantastic.
myrna minx
Jan 2013
#93