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sheshe2

(94,345 posts) Tue Oct 7, 2025, 05:58 PM Oct 7

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A powerful reminder of what a real Commander-in-Chief looks like. [View all]

Sixteen years ago this month, President Obama quietly made history. In the middle of the night, he became the first President to witness the return of fallen soldiers. He later spent six hours with the grieving families.

A powerful reminder of what a real Commander-in-Chief looks like.
— Estel Cooper (@estel62.bsky.social) 2025-10-07T21:37:36.019Z

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A powerful reminder of what a real Commander-in-Chief looks like. [View all] sheshe2 Oct 7 OP

K & R................... Lovie777 Oct 7 #1

Yes, Lovie and I thank you for your response. sheshe2 Oct 7 #6

How could republicans kacekwl Oct 7 #2

And they're still pushing us down as much as they can. erronis Oct 7 #7

didn't realize they hated America so much RussBLib Oct 7 #9

Simple answer---they're repuglikans. lastlib Oct 7 #10

It's a backlash against having a great president. thought crime Oct 7 #20

How? Dave Id Oct 8 #31

Historians will study how the U.S.A. republican party became so evil Mysterian Oct 8 #36

Still miss him. KnR Hekate Oct 7 #3

I can't believe that was 16 years ago. sheshe2 Oct 7 #4

I miss the entire family. For a great remembrance, go to youtube and get the video of Paul McCartney at the White House. CTyankee Oct 7 #16

I do too, CTyankee. sheshe2 Oct 7 #22

I love that we have DU and can commisserate with fellow Dems here. CTyankee Oct 8 #25

A truly respectful president. Respect is something Emile Oct 7 #5

And NEVER WILL! sheshe2 Oct 7 #23

Honor, Dignity, Humility, a real American hero! Clouds Passing Oct 7 #8

And a tan suit! sheshe2 Oct 7 #24

And Trump can't get over it. He knows he's a POS and Obama is handsome and smart. CTyankee Oct 8 #26

He rocked that suit, mwmisses4289 Oct 8 #34

Presidential accomplishments: LetMyPeopleVote Oct 7 #11

Oh, I remember seeing Obama speak to the American people and tell them about the raid where we finally rid the world CTyankee Oct 8 #27

I blew the photo up Grim Chieftain Oct 7 #12

You can tell that the responsibility weighs on him fujiyamasan Oct 8 #28

Well said Grim Chieftain Oct 8 #29

When Dump was closer than that AdamGG Oct 7 #13

It's Good & Important to be Reminded of Cha Oct 7 #14

Even Biden's dog Commander was a BigmanPigman Oct 7 #15

Those were the good, smart, safe old days Joinfortmill Oct 7 #17

The first?? Sogo Oct 7 #18

Republicans hate America, period. CaptainTruth Oct 7 #19

Indeed. calimary Oct 7 #21

Trump would never salute alfredo Oct 8 #30

I don't know why Mossfern Oct 8 #32

I know what you mean, Mossfern. sheshe2 Oct 8 #33

Walter Reed Hospital bpj62 Oct 8 #35