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Cha

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Tue Feb 11, 2014, 06:54 AM Feb 2014

FLOTUS Tweet to Michael Sam~Michael Sam Tweets Back..

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You're an inspiration to all of us, @MikeSamFootball. We couldn't be prouder of your courage both on and off the field. -mo

5:21 AM - 10 Feb 2014

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@FLOTUS Thank you for your kind words, humbled by your support.

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FLOTUS Tweet to Michael Sam~Michael Sam Tweets Back.. (Original Post) Cha Feb 2014 OP
Michelle Obama is so right.. Michael Sam is an inspiration to Cha Feb 2014 #1
Yay we got some recs.. I'll just kick this for the peeps.. Cha Feb 2014 #2
Early morning posts are like that, my friend. longship Feb 2014 #4
I know.. this isn't my first time Cha Feb 2014 #5
I'd stay and chat, sheshe2 Feb 2014 #15
I know.. duty calls! Cha Feb 2014 #20
Woo Hoo! FLOTUS and POTUS are great on this issue. longship Feb 2014 #3
Mahalo longship.. Cha Feb 2014 #6
Kick for Mike Sam :) Cha Feb 2014 #7
Happy to give this one a kick as well! nt TBF Feb 2014 #8
And. I'm happy you're Cha Feb 2014 #9
This makes me smile Gothmog Feb 2014 #10
.. Cha Feb 2014 #19
K&R Borchkins Feb 2014 #11
Hey Borchkins.. Cha Feb 2014 #40
Nice! brer cat Feb 2014 #12
You're most Welcome, brer cat! Cha Feb 2014 #25
Very sweet. It's nice to have the Obamas in the White House. TheMathieu Feb 2014 #13
You're very encouraging, TheMathieu.. Cha Feb 2014 #21
K&R nt lillypaddle Feb 2014 #14
Thanks lilypaddle! Cha Feb 2014 #22
Big K&R Sissyk Feb 2014 #16
+1 uponit7771 Feb 2014 #17
Thank you, uponit!! Cha Feb 2014 #39
Very nice. Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #18
mo nailed it, BtA.. Cha Feb 2014 #30
That she did! Behind the Aegis Feb 2014 #46
Mike Sam came out at the Cha Feb 2014 #47
Heres to mo! William769 Feb 2014 #23
mo's the best, William! Cha Feb 2014 #24
Classy! :) nt arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #26
Very, aR_US! Cha Feb 2014 #28
Athletes rarely impress me but hehas since the arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #32
Sweet! I've never heard him talk. Just seen Cha Feb 2014 #37
He is someone to be proud of and admire! :) nt arthritisR_US Feb 2014 #51
.. Cha Feb 2014 #52
Need more tweets like this! Just wonderful. Nt Ninga Feb 2014 #27
mo got right Cha Feb 2014 #29
She never disappoints..she is in tune and most sensitive... Ninga Feb 2014 #31
You're so right.. Love Cha Feb 2014 #33
Our first Family... 3catwoman3 Feb 2014 #34
Thanks catwoman! Cha Feb 2014 #35
Our always classy FLOTUS! mcar Feb 2014 #36
Hey mcar! Cha Feb 2014 #38
Kick, kick, kick!!!! Heidi Feb 2014 #41
Mahalo, Heidi! Cha Feb 2014 #42
Ciao, Cha! Heidi Feb 2014 #43
Cool! Cha Feb 2014 #44
Kickeroonie for Cha Feb 2014 #45
Nice tweet, FLOTUS! treestar Feb 2014 #48
Super Tweet from First Lady Michelle, Cha Feb 2014 #49
KICK! Cha Feb 2014 #50
Kick! Cha Feb 2014 #53
KICK! Cha Feb 2014 #54

Cha

(297,188 posts)
5. I know.. this isn't my first time
Tue Feb 11, 2014, 07:23 AM
Feb 2014

talking to myself over and over again.

That's what I get living out on the Islands.. late here. that's sleepy not bored..

Cha

(297,188 posts)
6. Mahalo longship..
Tue Feb 11, 2014, 07:26 AM
Feb 2014

FLOTUS has it so true.. Michael Sam is such an inspiration.. when I read that and his tweet back I just had to post. Late/Early.. had to.

 

TheMathieu

(456 posts)
13. Very sweet. It's nice to have the Obamas in the White House.
Tue Feb 11, 2014, 09:40 AM
Feb 2014

Believe it or not, they have facilitated much positive change in our society... even during a time when legislation cannot get through.

Yes, the nastiness has been on the increase, but that's just a small, loud segment of the population.

Cha

(297,188 posts)
21. You're very encouraging, TheMathieu..
Tue Feb 11, 2014, 05:36 PM
Feb 2014

really good to have you on board!

"small Loud segment" yes.. but, we're the "cult". rofl

Behind the Aegis

(53,955 posts)
46. That she did!
Wed Feb 12, 2014, 02:40 AM
Feb 2014

For our FLOTUS to say what she did will resonate through the hearts and minds of many people. She is class! Michael Sam is an inspiration to every gay and lesbian child who thinks, "I could never be a ...."

Cha

(297,188 posts)
47. Mike Sam came out at the
Wed Feb 12, 2014, 02:49 AM
Feb 2014

risk of his career, BtA. Now that's brave.

I finally heard him talk about it..



I think he's an old soul~

arthritisR_US

(7,287 posts)
32. Athletes rarely impress me but hehas since the
Tue Feb 11, 2014, 06:22 PM
Feb 2014

very first interview and Michelle Obama has never not impressed me!

Cha

(297,188 posts)
37. Sweet! I've never heard him talk. Just seen
Tue Feb 11, 2014, 10:10 PM
Feb 2014

his pic on DU. I imagine I'll see an interview with him soon on youtube..

And, here it is.. thanks for the inspiration, aR_US!



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