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TeamJordan23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:17 PM Original message |
Michelle Obama and others seen crying after Barack's Speech |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
1. The truth shall set you free! Now I feel like crying. nt |
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Cha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:59 PM Response to Reply #1 |
27. I'm tearing up just reading ABOUT it.. |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. You need to go listen; it was awesome! nt |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:07 PM Response to Reply #27 |
64. Go. Listen. NOW. |
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Scairp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 02:43 AM Response to Reply #1 |
61. Oh, I see |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:07 PM Response to Reply #61 |
65. What does that have to do with this thread? |
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Scairp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 01:21 PM Response to Reply #65 |
75. Frankly... |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 03:15 PM Response to Reply #75 |
79. No he's not. He's quite human and that is one of the qualities I find so endearing about him. |
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Tinksrival (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 05:28 PM Response to Reply #61 |
80. To you I say....... |
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gayron (87 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
66. Oh really |
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demokatgurrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:18 PM Response to Reply #66 |
71. I hope your third post is better than this. n/t |
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MattNC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:19 PM Response to Original message |
2. I don't doubt it |
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libnnc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:22 PM Response to Original message |
3. If you didn't cry, someone needs to check your pulse. |
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VolcanoJen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
4. Dammit. |
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tpsbmam (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:25 PM Response to Original message |
5. That photograph is very touching. n/t |
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stillcool (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:28 PM Response to Original message |
6. My eyes got a little teary... |
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wndycty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. It had to be personal for Nesbitt who is Barack's best friend. . . |
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BuyingThyme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
8. Great photo. |
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AZBlue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
9. It brought tears to my eyes. |
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EFerrari (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:31 PM Response to Original message |
10. Sing it. |
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Georgie_92 (313 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:35 PM Response to Original message |
11. I am about to tear up again seeing this photograph. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:39 PM Response to Original message |
12. They weren't the only ones crying. I definitely teared up, myself. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
13. It even touched this crusty old cynic. |
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tishaLA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:41 PM Response to Original message |
14. Catharsis |
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ecstatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
15. I heard that on the radio, and allegedly Obama hugged her and then asked |
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BringBigDogBack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
16. Kick |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
17. okay okay I admit that I love obama too but I also know that after this Wright thing he can NOT win |
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IndependentDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:48 PM Response to Reply #17 |
21. its good to see that we are all touched by this! |
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demokatgurrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:21 PM Response to Reply #21 |
73. Go to the NY TImes web site, caucus section |
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TheDoorbellRang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:15 PM Response to Reply #17 |
34. Your post has touched me more than any other I've read today |
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sudopod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:18 PM Response to Reply #17 |
38. There can be no victory against the power of Mordor. |
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TeamJordan23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #17 |
44. I think he will win. |
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JAbuchan08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:38 PM Response to Reply #17 |
48. wishful thinking. |
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donheld (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 02:37 AM Response to Reply #17 |
60. Barack cannot win, and we as a people cannot win, if |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:19 PM Response to Reply #17 |
72. You? Love Obama? |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 01:24 PM Response to Reply #17 |
77. You're a very honest person. |
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IndependentDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
18. i started to tear up while reading the text on my phone at a restaurant. i had to stop reading it. |
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woolldog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
19. Good to hear that. |
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cilla4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
20. He's too good for us |
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BringBigDogBack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:53 PM Response to Reply #20 |
26. Sadly, I agree |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:02 PM Response to Reply #20 |
29. Never sell yourself short. |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
22. That photo is heartwrenching. |
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totodeinhere (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:49 PM Response to Original message |
23. Michelle is going to make an outstanding first lady. |
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SunsetDreams (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
24. That photo |
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polichick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:03 PM Response to Reply #24 |
30. I won't forget this day either! |
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Tatiana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
25. I teared up at work. Anyone who has a heart and cares for his/her fellow man/woman cannot help but |
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Liberal Veteran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:05 PM Response to Reply #25 |
31. I did too. Fortunately, I sneezed about two minutes later and had an excuse for the tearing up. |
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Voice for Peace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
28. Wow. the speech didn't make me cry but this thread is choking me up. nt |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:11 PM Response to Original message |
33. That photo is VERY VERY touching...dangit!! I had my choke up moment at work!! Not again!!! |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
35. My cubbymate and I shared a few "moments" today. |
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Guava Jelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
36. I just watched it again..I am such a pussy |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:30 PM Response to Reply #36 |
41. Yeah, I thought same thing at work...I cried angry at the start of the Iraq war...my emotions were.. |
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K Gardner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
37. Arghh.. enough crying already. My eyes are bout swollen shut. How long has it been since |
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Mags (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
39. I cried too, but not for the same reason, what a farce. |
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Guava Jelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:26 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. I am sure you did. |
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elixir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
42. And I was seen sleeping. Snnnnnhhhhh. |
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JackBeck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 08:38 PM Response to Reply #42 |
43. Speaks volumes to how much you care about the conversation. |
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Indeed You Were... By Us All... |
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Drachasor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
46. When my mother listened to it a few hours ago, she told me she cried at the end |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:15 PM Response to Original message |
47. i think there were more than a few people tearing up today |
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morningglory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
49. I called in sick so I could watch it. I was seen crying in my recliner. My |
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deaniac21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:06 PM Response to Reply #49 |
63. Obama giving a CYA speech is so much more emotional |
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1800flowers (24 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:42 PM Response to Original message |
50. The cult grows n/t |
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marmar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:44 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. So does the legion of jackasses..... |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:09 PM Response to Reply #51 |
67. ROFL! |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 02:39 PM Response to Reply #51 |
78. Well, the legion of jackasses just dropped by one |
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sniffa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 05:30 PM Response to Reply #78 |
81. Zombies have been having a short shelf life lately |
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martymar64 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 05:56 PM Response to Reply #51 |
82. Oh Snap! |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 11:29 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Welcome back! |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:01 AM Response to Reply #54 |
57. They had to leave again. Sad it was such a short stay. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:02 AM Response to Reply #57 |
58. Nobody's leaving flowers on that tombstone. |
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HCE SuiGeneris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:12 AM Response to Reply #58 |
59. What1? |
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2rth2pwr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
52. Obama could read the phone book and some people |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:10 PM Response to Reply #52 |
68. But he didn't. He made an incredible moving speech. |
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grace0418 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 11:25 PM Response to Original message |
53. Beautiful photo. Really captures the moment. |
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trashcanistanista (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 11:35 PM Response to Original message |
55. Today, March 18,2008, |
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HuffleClaw (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Mar-18-08 11:37 PM Response to Original message |
56. oooookay |
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helderheid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:16 PM Response to Reply #56 |
69. Honest to God |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 02:50 AM Response to Original message |
62. Was a GREAT speech!!! |
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demokatgurrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
70. I cried a bit myself. n/t |
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RYOMYO (33 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 12:21 PM Response to Original message |
74. Perhaps they're ahead of the curve. |
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Mags (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Mar-19-08 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
76. You think that their hope,unity and change campaign was going down the drain? |
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