Hakeem Jeffries' statement on Kimmel: Update

[ancianita]

31. Not blind, just tired? Oh.

I see. I'm old, too. It could have to do with trump and his unwise destruction of govt and driving out its skill and knowledge base. But then, I'm probably putting words in your mouth.

Old as I am I still hold to the adult standard of basic argument -- to base one's claims on authorities whose job it is to record facts, report events, write history, that are the basis of truthful generalizations.

Fear for oneself is lazy. Right now it's a luxury we can't afford.
Love of others, party and country takes effort.

If you want to be heard, you have to have something helpful to say, like President Obama...

On learning from failure...
Obama has stated that making a significant impact is challenging and involves failure. The key is to learn from these failures and persevere rather than becoming inactive. He also advises that failures should be seen as learning opportunities, not defining moments.

On hope and courage...
He defines hope as a persistent inner belief in a better future, requiring courage to continue striving. Obama notes that while life may be difficult and not all problems can be solved instantly, individual importance should not be underestimated, as courage and hope can spread. He suggests that taking action is the best way to combat hopelessness and create positive change.

On working hard for what matters...
Obama's advice includes the simple message to persevere because achieving anything worthwhile is not easy. He believes that lasting leaders and institutions are built not on popularity or personal gain, but on dedication to a greater purpose. Furthermore, he encourages those who have found success through hard work and opportunity to help others gain similar chances.

I'll leave you with this:
You are indeed entitled to your uninformed opinion, fears and frustrations. Some fellow Democrats might join you as occasional comrades in commiseration, which just blocks their ability to really to see many others' very real, legitimate misery.
I, for one, won't be among them.
Right now, as long as I'm alive, there is no taking breaks from this fight for the future.

Take care.