I Still Cry Every Time

[NanceGreggs]

Every time I am reminded about Obama’s note to John Lewis following his inauguration – ”Because of you, John” – I still cry.

Within minutes of having accomplished what had once been seen as impossible – being elected the first black president of the United States – Barack gave credit to someone other than himself. He did so immediately and instinctively, because his integrity led him to do the right thing without hesitation, or regard to politically-motivated self-aggrandizement.

We now have the opportunity to elect a man of like integrity, sincere humility, unabashed honesty, and an unwavering belief that America can rise to any challenge by being united rather than divided.

And I duly believe we are about to do so.

[Nevilledog]

1. Reminded me of this

[SleeplessinSoCal]

2. I totally appreciate your confidence in the election.

But certain people in my circle are becoming more critical of Biden. Thankfully Facebook actually put a warning up on my sister's edited video of Biden. Then I checked the comments and there was a unified condemnation of Joe's "sleazy behavior", treatment of women and how horrible Jill is for allowing the behavior. It is so stunning to see that I freeze in disbelief and angry at my relatives for cheering on what turned out to be an altered video. I think this is evidence of brainwashing and an intentional disconnect from reality. They believe that protests are riots and that they caused the covid surge.

Also there seems to be a more pointed criticism of Newsom's guidance during Corona in CA and that seems to mean vilifying liberals even more.

It's going to be a long 105 days.

[MyOwnPeace]

3. What are these things of which you speak:

Integrity?

Humility?

Honesty?

Are they supposed to exist in government?

If only we could find such qualities in our land..........

[Atticus]

4. President Obama's decency was the cornerstone of his administration and Joe Biden brought

his own equal bedrock of integrity to his Vice Presidency.