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sheshe2

(98,377 posts) Tue Oct 7, 2025, 05:58 PM Oct 2025

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A powerful reminder of what a real Commander-in-Chief looks like. [View all]

Sixteen years ago this month, President Obama quietly made history. In the middle of the night, he became the first President to witness the return of fallen soldiers. He later spent six hours with the grieving families.

A powerful reminder of what a real Commander-in-Chief looks like.
— Estel Cooper (@estel62.bsky.social) 2025-10-07T21:37:36.019Z

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A powerful reminder of what a real Commander-in-Chief looks like. [View all] sheshe2 Oct 2025 OP

K & R................... Lovie777 Oct 2025 #1

Yes, Lovie and I thank you for your response. sheshe2 Oct 2025 #6

How could republicans kacekwl Oct 2025 #2

And they're still pushing us down as much as they can. erronis Oct 2025 #7

didn't realize they hated America so much RussBLib Oct 2025 #9

Simple answer---they're repuglikans. lastlib Oct 2025 #10

It's a backlash against having a great president. thought crime Oct 2025 #20

How? Dave Id Oct 2025 #31

Historians will study how the U.S.A. republican party became so evil Mysterian Oct 2025 #36

Still miss him. KnR Hekate Oct 2025 #3

I can't believe that was 16 years ago. sheshe2 Oct 2025 #4

I miss the entire family. For a great remembrance, go to youtube and get the video of Paul McCartney at the White House. CTyankee Oct 2025 #16

I do too, CTyankee. sheshe2 Oct 2025 #22

I love that we have DU and can commisserate with fellow Dems here. CTyankee Oct 2025 #25

A truly respectful president. Respect is something Emile Oct 2025 #5

And NEVER WILL! sheshe2 Oct 2025 #23

Honor, Dignity, Humility, a real American hero! Clouds Passing Oct 2025 #8

And a tan suit! sheshe2 Oct 2025 #24

And Trump can't get over it. He knows he's a POS and Obama is handsome and smart. CTyankee Oct 2025 #26

He rocked that suit, mwmisses4289 Oct 2025 #34

Presidential accomplishments: LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #11

Oh, I remember seeing Obama speak to the American people and tell them about the raid where we finally rid the world CTyankee Oct 2025 #27

I blew the photo up Grim Chieftain Oct 2025 #12

You can tell that the responsibility weighs on him fujiyamasan Oct 2025 #28

Well said Grim Chieftain Oct 2025 #29

When Dump was closer than that AdamGG Oct 2025 #13

It's Good & Important to be Reminded of Cha Oct 2025 #14

Even Biden's dog Commander was a BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #15

Those were the good, smart, safe old days Joinfortmill Oct 2025 #17

The first?? Sogo Oct 2025 #18

Republicans hate America, period. CaptainTruth Oct 2025 #19

Indeed. calimary Oct 2025 #21

Trump would never salute alfredo Oct 2025 #30

I don't know why Mossfern Oct 2025 #32

I know what you mean, Mossfern. sheshe2 Oct 2025 #33

Walter Reed Hospital bpj62 Oct 2025 #35