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In reply to the discussion: AP photo of POTUS yesterday- it tugs at my heart strings. [View all]Grammy23
(6,122 posts)65. Yes, and the fact that he does occasionally piss some of us off or disappoint us is a sign
that he is governing the 100 % of us. If he pleased US all of the time, that would mean he disappointed or pissed off other people 100% of the time. No person could keep this entire nation happy 100% of the time. So the fact that he is making us happy some of the time and aggravating us other times should be comfort to us that he really is working very hard to be even handed and respond to the needs of the people, as best he can, given the diverse and varied things we all want. Some of those things are in EXACT OPPOSITION to one another so the task of keeping us from rioting in the streets is delicate and takes finesse. That is what I so appreciate about this man.
It does upset me that he has had to stop his campaigning at such a crucial time but do understand that the job comes before the campaign. If it was my part of the country under siege (and we have faced the exact same situation) I would want him to do his job as president and leave the campaign to his team while he tends to much more important things! I am glad he has the kind of moral conviction to do the right thing, even though the very future of his Presidency is on the line!! It is clear to me that Mr. Romney does NOT have the right kind of moral compass to do what is right since he has shown us over and over he will do or say anything to get elected. Shameful, but that's just the way he is. Glad we have a better candidate and President to re-elect!!
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Unlike Bush, or Romney, Obama is truly concerned about the safety of the people.
gateley
Oct 2012
#5
And to think, I spent yesterday warm and dry and lazy, and got 8 hours of pure sleep
arcane1
Oct 2012
#7
This should be the quote under this picture. Thank you. He is so humble and wise.
The Wielding Truth
Oct 2012
#78
I'd say so. He's been worked to the bone. That takes an iron will to carry on. Thanks, Obama.
freshwest
Oct 2012
#64
Romney would have someone carrying an umbrella for him as would other republicans.
shraby
Oct 2012
#13
Yes, and the fact that he does occasionally piss some of us off or disappoint us is a sign
Grammy23
Oct 2012
#65
Thank you, President Obama! For you and your Team's Leadership Response to Hurricane Sandy
Cha
Oct 2012
#62
I don't think I've ever respected a President more than I respect President Obama.
catbyte
Oct 2012
#90