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TomCADem

(17,382 posts) Sun May 31, 2020, 11:12 PM May 2020

Obama Sings 'Amazing Grace' During Pinckney Eulogy - How to Heal a Nation

It is sometimes tough to remember that we once had a competent leader who knew how to bring spiritual healing to a Nation shocked by violence and hate:

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Obama Sings 'Amazing Grace' During Pinckney Eulogy - How to Heal a Nation (Original Post) TomCADem May 2020 OP

damn fishwax May 2020 #1

Of course, the problem is, it's not enough to sing "Amazing Grace" soldierant May 2020 #2

fishwax

(29,148 posts)

1. damn

Reply to TomCADem (Original post)

Sun May 31, 2020, 11:19 PM

May 2020

That's beautiful. And the contrast really drives home the fierce tragedy of now.

soldierant

(6,791 posts)

2. Of course, the problem is, it's not enough to sing "Amazing Grace"

Reply to TomCADem (Original post)

Sun May 31, 2020, 11:45 PM

May 2020

You also have to be Obama.

Or, failing that, a leader with Obama-like qualities.

We have people who could fit that description, but none in the Executive Branch.

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