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MagickMuffin

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2. I am so glad Amanda reconsidered, She made an impact on a lot of Americans

Reply to Nevilledog (Original post)

Thu Jan 20, 2022, 02:46 PM

Jan 2022

and probably worldwide. I definitely understand why she had doubts, I did too, about going ahead with the Inauguration because of Jan6. But everything we went through was awesome to witness that day a year ago.

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Amanda Gorman: Why I Almost Didn't Read My Poem at the Inauguration [View all] Nevilledog Jan 2022 OP

I don't blame her! It's pretty awesome to be asked in the first place. CTyankee Jan 2022 #1

I am so glad Amanda reconsidered, She made an impact on a lot of Americans MagickMuffin Jan 2022 #2

All those thoughts... 2naSalit Jan 2022 #3

Dear Amanda... the poem was beyond worth it Blue Owl Jan 2022 #4

+1 This n/t FSogol Jan 2022 #5

Other than Joe and Jill WA-03 Democrat Jan 2022 #8

I was amazed at how poised and confident she seemed that day Tanuki Jan 2022 #6

I feared for everyone on the inaugural stage that day. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #7

i can't read the full article due to the paywall, barbtries Jan 2022 #9

I always include a no paywall link. Does it not work for you? Nevilledog Jan 2022 #11

Worked for me and thank you for that mountain grammy Jan 2022 #15

i didn't even try it! barbtries Jan 2022 #16

Have you seen and heard her wonderful poem for 2022? OMGWTF Jan 2022 #10

That was amazing!! alittlelark Jan 2022 #13

It took courage for sure caraher Jan 2022 #12

"For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it." ShazzieB Jan 2022 #14