Hillary Clinton Is Not Done Making History Yet

[Lucinda]

I was doing a little surfing after seeing the video of the crowd going wild tonight when Hillary showed up to see Sunset Blvd, and ran across this great article I missed when first published.

SHE’S NOT DONE YET
Hillary Clinton Is Not Done Making History Yet
It was heartbreaking to watch Hillary concede—but still empowering to hear her speak with optimism about an American future she will continue to help shape.
MINYON MOORE
01.02.17 12:00 AM ET
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"...Just as she has often imagined what it was like to walk in her mother's shoes, Hillary has often asked us to imagine what it is like to walk in someone else's shoes. And as much of the nation is still trying to figure its way back to a hopeful place, we may want to imagine what it must be like to walk in Hillary’s shoes, sometimes against amazing odds. And as you imagine that, imagine a person who is still hopeful about the future of America; still caring about the dreams and hopes of a brighter tomorrow for our young people.

Imagine the workers who believed they had a champion. Imagine her continuing to stand up for the dignity of every child, family, and human being who is seeking a better life. Imagine her wondering if women will lose the freedoms they have come to enjoy, or whether equal pay for equal work will become just a slogan? But imagine her continuing to fight for women and girls around the globe, promoting their health, safety and well-being. Imagine the mothers of the movement who saw a champion in Hillary Clinton because she saw their sons and daughters. Imagine the little girl who wept in Hillary’s arms, fearful she might lose her parents. Then imagine the communities that are no longer invisible because she saw them.

Just imagine Hillary Clinton, rested and re-energized, continuing to use her voice, and her massive platform to speak about issues that are important to us all. Just imagine her still representing our interest at home and abroad. Just imagine those 66 million lights, each with a voice, ready to promote the ideals of fairer and just society. And, let us imagine the history she will continue to make and the barriers she will continue to break down.

There is no doubt, these last several weeks have been tough and painful as we watch an uncertain future unfold before our very eyes on a world stage. But let us go forth and harness the powerful words of the great author, Marianne Williamson: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us… playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you… And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same…”

As we usher in a new year, a new season and a new beginning, now is the time to let the world see 66 million lights shining. Let each light reflect kindness, love, grace, grit, determination and courage. Let us reflect the true spirit of Hillary Rodham Clinton: “When you get knocked down, get back up.” There is still much work to be done."

[sheshe2]

1. This Quote

Let us reflect the true spirit of Hillary Rodham Clinton: “When you get knocked down, get back up.” There is still much work to be done."

Thank you Hillary, brava.

[Lucinda]

2. She really is amazing.

[sheshe2]

5. Yup.

She is. Miss her.

[Aristus]

3. I'm excited to see what she does next.

[Lucinda]

4. Me too. I keep reminding myself that she is free now.

She can turn her attention and considerable resources towards anything she chooses, and wont have to fight a recalcitrant Congress to get results.

[Aristus]

6. Free. She really is now, isn't she?

There must be a part of her that is relieved that it's all over. If she is heartbroken at having to give up something she's worked her whole life for, that is more than understandable. But she has to feel at least a little unburdened now that all of the Republicans' acrimony towards her all of those years is now turned toward damage control in the wake of Der Trumpenfuhrer.

[Lucinda]

7. Knowing her, virtually anyway, I think she focuses more on all the people who will suffer and

the future that we've lost...For the moment anyway. I do think we will get back on track soon. But I do hope she is having a bit of "I TOLD YOU SO!" satisfaction.