RESPECT

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In a week where Mr. Trump set new lows in making it clear how little respect he has for ANYONE except for himself, including stating that Aretha Franklin “…worked for me on numerous occasions.” I thought you all could use something that will hopefully make you smile. President Obama only wants one thing from Mr. Trump in this new mashup of Aretha Franklin’s classic song, Respect. The creators behind the YouTube channel baracksdubs said today the parody is “a statement, in solidarity with women, minorities, and everyone under attack in the Trump era.” One creator added, “I never would have expected to release this dub, which I started on months ago, under these circumstances, but I hope you and everyone who loves the Queen of Soul enjoys this video. We love you back, Aretha.”

And here’s the original by the ONE, the ONLY, Queen of Soul.

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Happy Belated National Coming Out Day!

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Gah! I can’t believe I missed this yesterday! Anyway, I’d like to wish all my LGBT friends a Happy National Coming Out Day…one day late. Sorry!

When all Americans are treated as equal, no matter who they are or whom they love, we are all more free.

~ President Barack Obama ~

Memorial Day 2017

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In the face of impossible odds, people who love this country can change it.

~ President Barack Obama ~

Obama Out

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Goodbye Letter, President Barack Obama

Gif courtesy of Julie Winegard via Giphy.com

President Obama today penned a goodbye letter to the American people. I’m not going to quote the entire letter, but there were a couple of sections I feel compelled to share.

Before I leave my note for our 45th president, I wanted to say one final thank you for the honor of serving as your 44th. Because of all that I’ve learned in my time in office, I’ve learned from you. You made me a better president, and you made me a better man.

…I’ve seen you, the American people, in all your decency, determination, good humor and kindness. And in your daily acts of citizenship, I’ve seen our future unfolding. All of us, regardless of party, should throw ourselves into that work–the joyous work of citizenship. Not just when there’s an election, not just when our own narrow interest is at stake, but over the full span of a lifetime.

…I’ll be right there with you every step of the way. And when the arc of progress seems slow, remember: America is not the project of any one person. The single most powerful word in our democracy is the word ‘We.’ ‘We the People.’ ‘We shall overcome.’ Yes we can.

Please excuse me. I have to go sob into my pillow now.

#ObamaFarewell

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For every two steps forward, it often feels we take one step back. But the long sweep of America has been defined by forward motion, a constant widening of our founding creed to embrace all, not just some.

 President Barack Obama, Farewell Speech – January 10, 2017 

Motivational Monday

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Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.

~ President Barack Obama ~