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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPresident Obama to receive Kennedy Library 'Profiles In Courage' Award this Sunday.
It is worth noting that the Rancid Slice of Velveeta in the Oval Office will NEVER be considered for such an honor. Take a listen to young Jack Schlossberg in this video. I'm hopeful he has a bright future ahead of him in public service.
http://www.today.com/video/caroline-kennedy-and-son-jack-schlossberg-on-jfk-obama-and-her-met-gala-dress-937135171821
samnsara
(17,665 posts)gratuitous
(82,849 posts)President Trump probably can't stop it, like that medal Argentina wants to award to President Carter, but I'd bet that he kicks up a Twitter tantrum to draw attention away from President Obama's award. That will be diversion enough for the popular media to pay attention to Trump and ignore Obama. They won't have any choice!
onetexan
(13,080 posts)soon enough. Probably will keep him up at night enraged with jealousy knowing how O is still as popular as ever even now that he's out of office.
2naSalit
(86,945 posts)MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)He might just have a Twitter tantrum about it. Gawd he is so predictable.
duncang
(1,907 posts)He will probably be announcing his Andrew Jackson greatness award. Which will be presented to him personally by Andrew Jackson. Then they will discuss how to stop the Civil War.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)Jack Schlossberg I started praying I would live long enough to vote for him for President. Read his wiki page. He was raised to have the heart of a public servant. His parents should be so proud.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Sorry, I'm gushing, but he is just such a handsome, articulate, intelligent young man. I really do hope he decides to go into public service one day. We could use someone like him.
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)He will start Harvard law in the fall. And he did his undergrad degree in HISTORY. This is the level of quality I expect in public servants. I want them well read, well educated with a life that exemplifies the heart of a public servant.
I think so many people in Congress and of course the WH are unqualified to serve.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)sheshe2
(84,060 posts)That was wonderful.
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)JFK, Jr? Amazing likeness and such an elegant style for one so young. Made me feel good to see him.
sheshe2
(84,060 posts)Pretty sure he will be going places.
Historic NY
(37,461 posts)plus his grandmother.
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)Strong genetics. Physically and socially.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Her son is mucho handsome! Plus poised, classy, speaks well, good voice, smart answers. He should do well in politics, if he goes that route.
Botany
(70,645 posts)Jennifer Brunner former Sec. of State in OH.
https://www.jfklibrary.org/Events-and-Awards/Profile-in-Courage-Award/Award-Recipients/Jennifer-Brunner-2008.aspx
That is quite an honor!!
Botany
(70,645 posts)Hi xxx,
Thanks for this. Pretty cool, huh? Our names will be in the wall at the JFK library together. Hope you are well.
Jennifer
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BTW She won the award for cleaning up OH after the 2004 election.
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)Doesn't even come close to how amazing it is to be honored this way. We already know that PBO is incredible and your friend, Jennifer, must be as well.
Botany
(70,645 posts).... pushed the false story that she was working w/ACORN to rig OH's elections. She should
have been our second democratic senator but the "good old boy" network among the state
democrats sank her in the primary and now we have Rob Portman because of their actions
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)the naysayers can sit and spin on their optics. The Kennedy Library also gave this award to Gerald Ford. It has been a bipartisan honor in the past. However, IMO, it is a total FU to the ManBaby in the WH. I hear that PBO will give a speech at the ceremony. All the MSM will cover it and Dumpy will have a meltdown. Can't wait!!
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)has a BIG sad. SAD!
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)on young Jack Schlossberg! What a contrast between class and trash!
sheshe2
(84,060 posts)Love it!
Cha
(298,049 posts)about President Obama's paycheck.
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)making a good living...not even when he's not their public servant any more. You freaking KNOW its about that. What's he supposed to do? Be a greeter at the Walmart? He earned every damned dollar of what he's being paid and more. AND, he's giving half of it away. No deplorable would give 2 million dollars away. They'd keep it all and still bitch about PBO's paycheck.
Cha
(298,049 posts)health care from 20 Million Americans while keeping their own Obamacare.
Princess Turandot
(4,790 posts)Cha
(298,049 posts)MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)I can't wait to hear him speak.
Cha
(298,049 posts)never receive ANY honors.
Mahalo MontanaMama! President Obama
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)Maybe he'll get a free beer token at Hooters. But that'd be it.
Cha
(298,049 posts)Cha
(298,049 posts)MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)The rethugs have nothing on this....
Cha
(298,049 posts)of Jack in a long time.
MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)I'm old enough to be his mama. How time flies. I hope the fates keep this boy safe.
Cha
(298,049 posts)Gothmog
(145,895 posts)MontanaMama
(23,367 posts)He deserves this and so much more.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)A long time coming. One of the most courageous men of our times.