Barack Obama
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President Obama greets children and volunteers during a visit to Marthas Table, a kitchen that prepares meals for the needy, in Washington, October 14
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President Obama walks back to the Oval Office after he visited Marthas Table, Oct. 14
http://theobamadiary.com/
The President is carrying the world on his shoulders, in that last picture.
Blue Owl
(54,656 posts)For demonstrating compassion to the hungry, not cutting their food stamps or blaming them for the billionaire's economic coup on this country...
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)Cha
(305,137 posts)Bless his heart
And, coming back home with the weight of the world.
With all this happening around him, he still takes the time.
He's a good man.
Cha
(305,137 posts)It's how I feel and "carolyn" has so eloquently written..
carolyn
October 14, 2013 at 3:48 pm
"Ive noticed something about President Obama
..when everyone else is biting their nails, and he knows hes done everything he can, and is waiting for the right moment, he leaves the White House and does something productive by giving to others. He does not sit around worrying or feeling sorry for himself, or increasing angst
.he gets out and works. He is amazing. Hes gone to Marthas Table before during such times
..cant think of exactly when, others will remember probably, but this is a constructive, healthy pattern of his. Amazing."
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/10/14/a-special-guest-2/
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)carolyn is spot on in her assessment.
He goes there to heal, to draw strength.
Thank you
Cha
(305,137 posts)nailed it, she.. heal, and draw strength from Helping Others!
Damn he's an inspiriing role model!
where is that photo of 'we got this'
treestar
(82,383 posts)That's pretty cool. That bottom photo is awesome.
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)Especially when they too may be in need with the furlough.
Helping hands, treestar. It's wonderful.
Tarheel_Dem
(31,443 posts)IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)In my letter to the WH which I like to think he might've read, I explained that was the reason I wanted to tell him the story of my dream, the one where he and Michelle and a whole slew of SS showed up at my house for a Neighborhood Watch organizing meeting. I wanted him to remember we do love and appreciate him, and maybe the story of that silly little dream would bring a smile to his heart on the heaviest days. I even told him about the SS agents in the trees! They were all over the place. None of the neighbors showed up, but that meant more dessert for everyone else. In my mind I can still see and hear that limo rolling up with the fender flags and "Hail to the Chief" playing in my head; my total and utter amazement that they were coming to see me!
Most of the people around here would consider that a nightmare. Guess I'm not paranoid enough.
mountain grammy
(27,227 posts)I can't imagine being president and having to visit a food kitchen in the country I'm leading and in the city I'm living in.
The so called Christian conservatives who only live to bring this man down, should work with him and improve the lives of struggling Americans.
Imagine a great country; 2014! If we get there.
llmart
(16,331 posts)and that dope, Bush Jr. who carried in a fake turkey to troops on Thanksgiving.
President Obama is a true leader and I am so proud that I voted for him.
sheshe2
(87,272 posts)and thank you.
Cha
(305,137 posts)Isn't it wonderful that the furloughed feds are helping out too. They are hurting themselves, yet they are there to give a hand.
Now that is patriotic. That is what america is about.
Cha
(305,137 posts)she
Both the video and the song by John Mellencamp!
Thanks Cha.
Cha
(305,137 posts)tear in both eyes? except for that pic of raygun.