2020...

Kaboom. Look who stepped in the room.
Doesn't look like Obama is going to sit this presidential election out...

I know there will be no love for him from the grumpy dwarf section in here, but I think for most of us moderates he represents a better, more sustainable form of government. Maybe covid is an act of God, but at the moment I don't know anyone who says their life is better today then it was 4 years ago.


Obama encourages new graduates to embrace unity in commencement speech
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Obama encourages new graduates to embrace unity in commencement speech

Former President Barack Obama on Saturday encouraged 2020 high school graduates to embrace unity to solve the world’s problems amid the coronavirus pandemic.During a virtual commencement spee…
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Former President Barack Obama on Saturday encouraged 2020 high school graduates to embrace unity to solve the world's problems amid the coronavirus pandemic.

During a virtual commencement speech to American's high school seniors, the former president offered "three
quick pieces of advice" to take advantage of the power that rests in young people's hands for the future.

"First," Obama said, "Don't be afraid. America's gone through tough times before — slavery, civil war, famine, disease, The Great Depression and 9/11."

"And each time, we came out stronger," he continued.
Congrats to the high school Class of 2020, as well as to the teachers, coaches, and most of all, parents and family who’ve guided you along the way. Thanks for letting me be part of your big day! pic.twitter.com/RjYvHs2BhC
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 17, 2020
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Obama added, "Second, do what you think is right. Doing what feels good, what’s convenient, what’s easy — that’s how little kids think.

"Unfortunately, a lot of so-called grown-ups, including some with fancy titles and important jobs, still think that way — which is why things are so screwed up," he continued, in an apparent jab to the Trump administration's response to the pandemic.

Thirdly, the former president encouraged young adults to come together and build a community.

"No one does things by themselves," said Obama. "Right now when people are scared, it's easy to be cynical and say, 'Let me just look out for myself, or my family, or people who look or think or pray like me.' But if we are going to get through these difficult times ; if we are going to create a world where everybody has opportunity to find a job, and afford college; if we're going to save the environment and defeat future pandemics, then we're gonna have to do it together."

The message from the Democratic former president comes just hours after Obama addressed college graduates from historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

During his speech, Obama pointed to racial disparities that have been underscored during the coronavirus pandemic and alluded to the shooting of 25-year-old jogger Ahmaud Arbery.
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The Outlaw said:
No, they're not my neighbors. Not when they willingly demand more of my tax dollars to fund their bullshit. Demotards don't have answers for anything. They don't solve any problems. They throw money at things and smile because it makes people feel better. Everything I wrote is 100% accurate and you know it.
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Okay... your neighbors aren't your neighbors. lol
 
tenacious said:
Kaboom. Look who stepped in the room.
Doesn't look like Obama is going to sit this presidential election out...

I know there will be no love for him from the grumpy dwarf section in here, but I think for most of us moderates he represents a better, more sustainable form of government. Maybe covid is an act of God, but at the moment I don't know anyone who says their life is better today then it was 4 years ago.
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Obama is boring AF.
Can’t get away from from the great white hope.
dailycaller.com

‘AUDACITY OF GROPE’: FLASHBACK: Here’s Jon Stewart Making Fun Of Biden For Sniffing Girls

Former Comedy Central host Jon Stewart once did a segment poking fun at then-Vice President Joe Biden for his propensity to uncomfortably touch and sniff women.
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Sheriff Joe said:
So you are predicting a Biden win?
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Idk. I do think Trump is beatable, which isn't always the case with incumbents. Although who knows what the country will be like in November?

I think there are some big issues for Biden, that don't have any easy answers. For instance I'm seeing Andrew Cumo on the news everyday, but not Biden. Now that we are going to start opening the country up, does this mean the Cumo's and Newsom's are going to give up the center stage? Or are they going to hog up the air time "saving lives" as the economy falters around them.
Likewise, Sanders and the progressives are going to demand airtime so they can turn moderates into lefties.

All of that works against Biden. So I'm not sure Biden is going to win.
 
tenacious said:
Idk. I do think Trump is beatable, which isn't always the case with incumbents. Although who knows what the country will be like in November?

I think there are some big issues for Biden, that don't have any easy answers. For instance I'm seeing Andrew Cumo on the news everyday, but not Biden. Now that we are going to start opening the country up, does this mean the Cumo's and Newsom's are going to give up the center stage? Or are they going to hog up the air time "saving lives" as the economy falters around them.
Likewise, Sanders and the progressives are going to demand airtime so they can turn moderates into lefties.

All of that works against Biden. So I'm not sure Biden is going to win.
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Looks more and more like they need to replace Old Joe, I have watched his former self and it is sad that he is being put through this and by his power hungry egotistical wife.
 
Sheriff Joe said:
Looks more and more like they need to replace Old Joe, I have watched his former self and it is sad that he is being put through this and by his power hungry egotistical wife.
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I don't even know if I could pick his wife out of a lineup, that's how important she is too me. Likewise, a lot of what a president does is hire people who are competent who really run the government. I trust Biden to do this for the most part.

I am however very interested in who Biden picks as his running mate. I think realistically, given his age and from what my eyes and ears tell me about him; he's a one term president. The VP has to be someone who can win at the national level in 4 years, and not a gimmick.
 
tenacious said:
I don't even know if I could pick his wife out of a lineup, that's how important she is too me. Likewise, a lot of what a president does is hire people who are competent who really run the government. I trust Biden to do this for the most part.

I am however very interested in who Biden picks as his running mate. I think realistically, given his age and from what my eyes and ears tell me about him; he's a one term president. The VP has to be someone who can win at the national level in 4 years, and not a gimmick.
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Spot on post. Sometimes it's hardly about the person, Reagan was a puppet and W was a dunce. Are they sympathetic and do you know their essential views so that the team around them stands for something. Trump was different, he ran on his personality and fueling anger. So people didn't really know that the "team" would consist of right-wing billionaires, sprinkled with white nationalists. He tried some military guys, but they couldn't stand him so they're all gone.
Biden's VP choice will be a tough one and, as you say, important. I wouldn't be mad at Klobuchar or Kamala.
 
messy said:
Spot on post. Sometimes it's hardly about the person, Reagan was a puppet and W was a dunce. Are they sympathetic and do you know their essential views so that the team around them stands for something. Trump was different, he ran on his personality and fueling anger. So people didn't really know that the "team" would consist of right-wing billionaires, sprinkled with white nationalists. He tried some military guys, but they couldn't stand him so they're all gone.
Biden's VP choice will be a tough one and, as you say, important. I wouldn't be mad at Klobuchar or Kamala.
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Klobuchar and Kamala. Maybe the Gov from New Mexico or Michigan.
Any successful female governor I would think should be considered.
 
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