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Barack Obama

Cha

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2. Beautifully said by smartypants..

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Sat Mar 23, 2013, 07:12 PM

Mar 2013

Imagine that...going into the most conflict-ridden part of the world today and talking about the fact that Jews and Muslims and Palestinians "hold more hopes in common than fears that drive us apart." Now THAT's audacious! He championed hope in a place that is plagued by fear because he trusts the audience he was speaking to.

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The audacity of trust [View all] sheshe2 Mar 2013 OP

"That kind of gift from another person wakes up your soul." babylonsister Mar 2013 #1

You are welcome. sheshe2 Mar 2013 #3

Beautifully said by smartypants.. Cha Mar 2013 #2

My pleasure, Cha. sheshe2 Mar 2013 #4

Yes he does. And we'll reciprocate. It's a new time for humanity. Embrace the future. freshwest Mar 2013 #5

For humanity, and to embracing the future. sheshe2 Mar 2013 #6

A healing balm on a wounded spirit. Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #7

It does LFR, it heals us, he heals us. sheshe2 Apr 2013 #8