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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs it okay to cry at cabinet members speaking?
Because I cried all the way through Blinken and am well into sobbing at Mayorkas.
Something tells me Ive been really, really unhappy for the past four years.
This is glorious.
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Is it okay to cry at cabinet members speaking? (Original Post)
nolabear
Nov 2020
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Freddie
(9,265 posts)1. You're not alone weeping
True Blue American
(17,984 posts)3. Enjoy!
malaise
(268,997 posts)4. No tears here - I'm howling with laughter and singing Life Goes On
Killa Con is so fucking yesterday that only he doesn't get it.
nolabear
(41,963 posts)6. Oh I'm happy as hell. What a wonderful crew!
soothsayer
(38,601 posts)5. Can watch here live or on replay
demmiblue
(36,851 posts)7. It is not just okay, it is mandatory!
The stories are so very moving.
I feel such a sense of relief.
GopherGal
(2,008 posts)10. Was it because they were speaking in full sentences?
Actually, I guess either way works:
Cry with joy at potentially having a cabinet full of competent adults who speak in complete sentences
Cry with regret that our once-great nation is represented by moronic Trump sycophants.
nolabear
(41,963 posts)8. Oh my GID the new UN Ambassador said "lagniappe!"
I am in LOVE.
russiamommy
(244 posts)9. Adults are in charge again!
Dem2
(8,168 posts)11. I came here to admit to the same
I was sure hoping to find a post like this.
His story touched me to my core - I had forgotten that good people could serve in government.