Barack Obama
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A Bond That Will Never Be BrokenGeorge E. Condon Jr.: This Is How America Will Remember Barack Obama
Long after the last partisan battle has been fought over Obamacare, long after Barack Obama has settled into a comfortable post-presidency, and long after the last joke has been made about some Joe Biden verbal misstep, people will remember the moment when the always-in-control president struggled to control his emotions. They will remember the moment when president and vice president embraced in front of the altar and exchanged heartfelt kisses on the cheek. And they will remember how their hearts ached at this intimate glimpse of one familys pain. In an age when so many political moments are scripted, this was real. In a country whose presidents and vice presidents have rarely been close, this was genuine closeness. In an administration that prides itself on being hip, this was decidedly old-fashioned love.
The funeral at St. Anthonys was another highly personal moment for the president. White House aides have often tried to persuade reporters that this president and this vice president have a close bond. Just as often, reporters have voiced skepticism, aware of a two-century history of relationships ranging from open enmity to cool indifference between the men in the White House and their vice presidents. But more than six years into the presidency, it may be time to accept the claims as accurate. Even when Biden has misspoken or jumped the gun on positions, aides insist Obama harbored no anger at the vice president. Thats just Joe being Joe, they often say. Its part of who he is. They always appreciated Bidens loyalty and humanity. Saturday was a chance for the president to return that embrace. How he did it will be hard to forget.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/06/06/a-bond-that-will-never-be-broken/
That second picture, it looks like Joe is consoling Obama as he rests his head on Joe's shoulder.
Tears.
BOG For two men we so admire. They have touched our hearts.
MADem
(135,425 posts)sheshe2
(87,475 posts)Response to sheshe2 (Original post)
Enthusiast This message was self-deleted by its author.
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secondwind
(16,903 posts)Cha
(305,400 posts)here..
On Sun Jun 7, 2015, 10:14 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
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> Fuck you, dickhead.
> http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1102&pid=29484
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> REASON FOR ALERT
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> This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
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> ALERTER'S COMMENTS
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> Really? Is that necessary on DU to another DUer? No.
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> JURY RESULTS
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> You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sun Jun 7, 2015, 10:29 PM, and the Jury voted 4-3 to HIDE IT.
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> Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
> Explanation: Enthusiast is, in fact, a total fucking jerk. But the truth is not a defense in this case.
> Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
> Explanation: Normally I would say "hide it" considering the language used. But the message he/she was responding to was the inappropriate one. Totally uncalled for considering the circumstance.
> Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
> Explanation: No explanation given
> Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
> Explanation: unwarranted personal attack
> Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
> Explanation: No explanation given
> Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
> Explanation: Oh, how I would love to say this to a couple of select DUers, but no, that's not how we roll here, so: Hide.
> Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
> Explanation: The OP is about a funeral for an incredible man, the response is somewhat warranted. I wouldn't have worded it as strongly but the poster Enthusiast is out of line here, and the concern troll is starting to show through.
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> Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.
Beau~RIP
Raine1967
(11,607 posts)flapping in the wind.
I wonder (as I mentioned below) if there is some way for a poster once banned from a group, to sill self delete.
I might take that question to ATA if no one else knows the answer.
Cha
(305,400 posts)been before.
The post is a shame but it's on him.. says everything about him and nothing about President Obama.
Beau~RIP
Mahalo Raine~
Raine1967
(11,607 posts)I suspect you might right and I'll get the same answer as the admins, but GDIA, I would really like to see this post self deleted.
Cha
(305,400 posts)sheshe2
(87,475 posts)I was told I was the second alert.
No answer.
The alert.
Here is the post by
4. Not me.
I'll remember Looking forward, the TPP, extending the Bush tax cuts and the Catfood Commission.
My response?
Is that necessary at a funeral for Biden's son? The man is burying his second child. Our Democratic VP and President ridiculed with glee, while a beloved son is buried.
You came into our group to dump yor crap. How would you feel if I came into the Bernie group and did the same?
Cha
(305,400 posts)wouldn't. Too much class. Too bad about those who are so mean spirited with a big ol Bernie flag.. I think Bernie would be disgusted.
sheshe2
(87,475 posts)Aristus
(68,328 posts)In some other forum, please. Not this one.
treestar
(82,383 posts)And in the BOG.
And he'll probably whine in GD about being banned.
Cha
(305,400 posts)sheshe2
(87,475 posts)While I was sleeping, Cha.
Cha
(305,400 posts)It was especially despicable.
she
sheshe2
(87,475 posts)I was racing to work. Two others alerted me by mail.
Yes it was despicable. I would say more, yet even the groups are not protected from malicious alerts.
Hugs Cha.
Cha
(305,400 posts)sheshe2
(87,475 posts)I only had 10 minutes for a quick response.
A son died. Two men sharing the grief and so much pain. The second picture, it really looks like Obama is resting his head on Biden's shoulder. The grief is mutual. Biden is consoling him. That picture makes my heart break.
Thank so very much Cha.
Cha
(305,400 posts)people who are capable of seeing the whole forest and what capable, caring leaders they are.
Those who have nothing but ignorant pot shots even on a grieving thread will be lost in the heap of the dust bin pile of history. Sad really.
Mahalo to you, she~
I absof8ckinglutely am astonished that THIS post was allowed to stand a jury.
Cha
(305,400 posts)Unfortunately, I'm not surprised, Raine.. Course the jury is a crap shoot. could have been people with heart on that one.
But, he got Blocked from the BOG.. and got told exactly what kind of person he is.. won't be anywhere near this place again.
Beau
Raine1967
(11,607 posts)Totally without respect for the PResident, the vice president and his family.
Beau
Cha
(305,400 posts)steve2470
(37,468 posts)You could have said that in GD, but no, you had to say it in BOG.
MarianJack
(10,237 posts)Wrong place, wrong subject, wrong forum.
If I were to put what I'm thinking into print here, it'd be hidden 7-0 by a jury, so you can just fill in the blanks.
brer cat
(26,260 posts)You have ample opportunity in GD to spout your hatred. To come into a protected group, join a beautiful thread, and take a dump is simply vile. You should apologize to sheshe and delete this comment.
sheshe2
(87,475 posts)a moments beauty anymore brer cat. Not one moment. We MUST be as miserable as they are.
To hell with them.
I am not going there. I will not sink to there level.
sheshe2
(87,475 posts)We know how low you have sunk. A memorial thread for Beau Biden. Two men sharing grief.
You felt the need to come into our group and trash it. I sincerely hope that no one in your life has ever treated you with such disrespect at a time that you have lost a loved one. I really am at a loss for words.
classof56
(5,376 posts)Instead I'll just say--Shame on ya!
Cha
(305,400 posts)some of his supporters are campaigning for him on the internet.
classof56
classof56
(5,376 posts)Hugs and blessings to you!
Cha
(305,400 posts)CherokeeDem
(3,718 posts)Lack of compassion is a horrible way to exist....
BeyondGeography
(40,014 posts)Richardo
(38,391 posts)Raine1967
(11,607 posts)Last edited Mon Jun 8, 2015, 08:21 AM - Edit history (1)
Cha
(305,400 posts)Response to Enthusiast (Reply #4)
Raine1967 This message was self-deleted by its author.
Hekate
(94,641 posts)...of that family, and pledging to be there for them.
Only a heart of stone could fail to be moved by the genuine love between those men and their families.
Aristus
(68,328 posts)Cha
(305,400 posts)President Obama is an amazing President and he chose a wonderful leader in Joe Biden to be his VP.. so glad I am alive when this happened.
Thanks for the poignant pics of President Obama and VP Biden, she~ Their respect and love for each other is palapble Beau RIP~
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)ucrdem
(15,703 posts)MarianJack
(10,237 posts)...living every parent's WORST nightmare.
All the best to him and the rest of the Biden family!
PEACE!
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)brer cat
(26,260 posts)This is a moment for the ages.
Love them, and love you.
classof56
(5,376 posts)Once again, here come the tears. Words can't express the sorrow I feel for the vice president, the gratitude I have that Barack Obama is our president, and the wonder at the way they care for each other. What a fortunate nation we are. How sad that there are those who are incapable of appreciating how we've been blessed by both of them.
And as always, you are a true blessing to me and all of DU.
Hugs and peace.
MBS
(9,688 posts)Yes, there are lot of fake politicians doing fake things, but NOTfrom these too.
Here are two real friends, sharing a moment of real shared grief, and deep, shared emotion.
A testimony to both of them.
And President Obama's eulogy was superb, for the same reason: eloquent, true, and from the heart.
President Obama is a class act, and anyone who sees differently, well, those folks surely don't see much of anything else.
If you compare Obama and Biden at the funeral with any of the Republican so-called presidential candidates , it's shall we say, a stunning contrast.
Very proud of, and moved by, my president yesterday.
treestar
(82,383 posts)Now we know for sure. Very touching.
calimary
(84,314 posts)Now THERE is real class. Genuine. Authentic. Understated. Warm. Compassionate.
Makes me want to check my posture, and make sure I'm standing up straight. I love and respect these gentlemen, fathers, sons, husbands, brothers-from-another-mother. They truly make a FINE team. World-class. And there's such a tangible warmth between them. You can tell they feel they're in this great work together and that they respect and care about each other - as men, as professionals, as executives, as public servants, and certainly as friends. Possibly the best such team America has had in a very long time. Totally genuine, each of them/both of them.
We are lucky, as a nation. We are VERY well-served with this particular management team in place. I'm gonna miss it when it's over.
Thanks for posting this, sheshe2 - just another wonderful assemblage!
sheshe2
(87,475 posts)They have both changed our life for the better.
3catwoman3
(25,439 posts)To riff on VP Biden's post ACA comment, they are each the real deal.
yeoman6987
(14,449 posts)mcar
(43,504 posts)And at the same time, beautiful.
Hutzpa
(11,461 posts)What a guy.
A man that could have become a top democrat like his father has been taken away from us.
May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.