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Posted By jovial 1 year, 1 month ago in NewsHONOLULU - A day before the presidential election, Barack Obama announced the death Monday of his grandmother, who helped raise him and whom he praised as the cornerstone of his family.
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jovial1 year, 1 month ago
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cushi1 year, 1 month ago
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It's kind of ironic that a good friend of mine and I were discussing that he looked kind of tired and distracted yesterday, and after nearly two grueling years on the stump, there's no wonder. But neither of us knew at the time of our discussion that he had lost his beloved "Toot." That explains a lot. She was his rock in a weary land; I'm sure of it.
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She probably passed the torch to him at their last visit, if not before, and gave him the strength and encouragement he will need for the serious and heavy responsibilities he may have to carry for himself and all of us. When, lose or draw, she's probably beaming down on him with pride!-
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automan9091 year, 1 month ago
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It sounds like karma for all of the lies he has told the good people of America.
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The fact that God did not let her see the results of the election and called her a day early sends a message that he has dis-respected God by going to a church that preaches hate, and has run a very dishonest race for President.
"Vengeance is mine sayith the Lord"-
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Bkumm1 year, 1 month ago
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This is really, really sad. Can any of us imagine the pressure that Senator Obama is under right now? Wow! And yet, he remains, cool, calm, collected.
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Presidential? You betcha'!
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DarkWizard1 year, 1 month ago
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automan909,
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I don't believe you feel bad for his family. I believe you use any opportunity to spew you ignorance and hide behind pseudo-condolences.
This is a sad moment for Obama, but a great moment for our country as we can now move forward.
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epiphannyy1 year, 1 month ago
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It just doesn't seem fair. With only hours to go before the election. Just hours before that title President might be his, and now she'll never have the honor of hearing or seeing it happen.
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Honestly, my heart breaks for him today. On the eve of what could be one of the greatest days of his life, for this to happen, it just doesn't seem fair... -
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epiphannyy1 year, 1 month ago
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He is speaking right now in Charlotte, NC, talking about of his grandmother and how important she was to his life, etc.........and wiping away the tears.
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I can't imagine how hard this has to be for him to take at this time in his life...its just heartbreaking :(-
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beavith11 year, 1 month ago
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anybody losing their grandmother IS sad, but just to inject the politics into it, didn't Ed Muskie blow his early lead in NH when he was caught shedding tears?
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not for nothing, but if he does win, i'm not going to feel really good about a president that blubbers in public.
what if a Putin uses harsh language? or Chavez calls him names?
cmon O. time to tuf up.....-
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epiphannyy1 year, 1 month ago
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Blubbering pin public?????? You obviously didn't see his speech. He spoke quite eloquently of her and the impact she had on his life, relating her heroics to the same practiced daily by equally unknown people all over the country. He was obviously hurting, but he spoke as well as he ever has, even as he wiped the corners of his eyes to catch the tears that genuinely formed as he remembered her and felt the tremendous loss he was experiencing. There was NO "blubbering" going on and frankly, to hear it characterized that way says more about you and your level of compassion (or lack thereof) than any other words you may type about anything...ever.
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I can't believe there are actually people out there low enough to find something to criticize in this tragedy. I am heartened to see some (like slate) come forward and offer their condolences because ultimately, this isn't a political issue. This is about a man who lost a loved one. Its nice to see that at least SOME on the other side has a sense of decency. Its just too bad that its not universal...
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jmopinion1 year, 1 month ago
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The Rev. Manning talks about Obamas grandmother and gives insight on their relationship on this video.
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http://current.com/items/89441183_god_save_america-
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cushi1 year, 1 month ago
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If you prefer poison to kool aid, that's your business, but it is common, even for someone of your ilk, to be so disrespectful, discompassionate and tasteless at a time like this. Kindly slither back into whatever whole you emerged from.
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bruhaha1 year, 1 month ago
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Maybe you are the one who needs to get a grip. Criticizing Obama for shedding tears over his grandma. Give me a break.
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If jmopinion wants to spread his anti-obama message, there are countless other anti- or pro-obama pages to do so, but on one talking about the death of his grandmother, who was very close to him....
You should take your own advice about not getting pathetic.-
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beavith11 year, 1 month ago
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what? don't like the message? too bad. its a free country.
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my sympathy goes out to him, but if he has a real chance to be president, i want cold calculating leadership, not some kind of sniveling faux leader.
grieve in private. lead in public.-
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canadianrancher571 year, 1 month ago
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I have read some comments and heard some reporters mentioning how dissapointed Barack Obama must be that his grandmother did not get a chance to see what the outcome of the election would be, I don't know but I think that he is likely more saddened by the loss of her than anything else. At a time like this the election and the speaches just become something that has to be done and I hope that people realize that if his heart is not in it, it is because he is a person who cares about people not just his grandmother.
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chevydog1 year, 1 month ago
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Personally, I'd like to just skip the politics and give him my sympathy. It's hard to lose someone you love. Yeah, it's part of life and it's going to happen to all of us if it hasn't already; but in the immediate happening it's still hard.
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ingrro61 year, 1 month ago
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My family's thoughts and prayers are with the Obama family through this time of grief. We had hoped his grandmother would be able to hold on to see her grandson gain the Presidency, but it was not to be, but she helped raise a man to be proud of and one who will take this country back on track to greatness - at least help us to gain back some of the respect amd credibility in the world we sorely need again. God bless the Obamas and help them through their loss.
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trishmuv1 year, 1 month ago
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We also lost a beloved mother and granmother on November 3, Perhaps they will meet in heaven. May it comfort you to know that we all realize she raised a great man.....thanks toot.......
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trishmuv1 year, 1 month ago
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Senator and Mrs. Obama
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Please know that we are so saddened by the news of your beloved grandmother's passing. May it comfort you to know that the country thanks her for raising a great man. Our family also lost a beloved grandmother yesterday and we know your pain. Good Luck tommorrow and Toot please accept a thank you from us for the gift of your grandson to this country....Rest in Peace. -
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cowboygrandpa1 year, 1 month ago
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The pain one feels is indescribable, yet pretty much the same for all sane humans. Unbelieable grief !!!! Mixed in with good memories, happy times, lessons taught, lessons remembered, love unending, questions as to why now ???, relief for the end of the persons suffering, yet remorse for their leaving.
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For Mr. Obama this must be intensified as he struggles with the election day questions.
My prayers and well wishes are with him and his family, as they suffer through this disquieting time.
My wifes mother died recenly, she wanted to vote for Obama.
So my wife who is a McCain fan, is going to put aside her wants and do what her mom wanted. To honor her memory.
I hope the dream comes true !!!-
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chevydog1 year, 1 month ago
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With due respect to Sen. Obama, it happens to all of us. My Dad died about two months ago of colon cancer. He was diagnosed about a year ago and was told it was terminal. They stopped chemo about a month before he died. Then it was just a matter of time.
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The immediate grief is rough. There's a big difference between knowing something intellectually and klnowing it in the gut. But when one gets a chance to think a little more objectively, it's just part of life. We all are born, we live, and we die; it can't be any other way. It happens to god people, bad people; those we love, those we don't know, and those we don't care for. There are always lots of memories. But maybe the best thing any of us can do is carry on and live our lives as a credit to those who raised us.
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cmm123051 year, 1 month ago
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automan...I think that is exactly what you are an automaton. No feelings, manufactured thought process, in other words a moron. Quit sipping on the haterade. It's really not attractive considering the fact that people are offering condolences and you're offering sarcasm. It's ok to have an opinion...no one is denying you that...but show a little class man...this is not the time or the place for it.
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jimdoze1 year, 1 month ago
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May she rest in peace... and proudly... knowing that, whether he wins or loses, his presence has forever altered the American political landscape, indeed, the American experience.
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I, personally, would happily give him another four years to grieve. But, that is beside the point. Who he is and where he is right now, is an extraordinary phenomenon. However, should he become president, his judgment or lack thereof plus his actions and inactions, not his physical attributes, will tell the story. -
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cloud151 year, 1 month ago
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I felt very bad for Obama when I heard this. Its very hard losing loved ones, especially at such a milestone moment in his life. If he wins the election it'll be hard for him to enjoy it with his grandmother's death on his mind. I know if it was my grandmother I would be devastated.
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Charlson1 year, 1 month ago
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I'll just repeat what I said on another similar thread:
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My condolences to Obama and his family. He did, indeed, have a remarkable grandmother who didn't see a half black, half white child, but a human being that needed nurturing and encouragement to achieve the American dream. -
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pnutsfahja1 year, 1 month ago
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It's very unfortunate to know that his grandmother passed away a day before he grandson WILL become the 1st African-American President. But, God called her home so that she may have the best seat in the house!! My prayers and well wishes go out to his entire family, but GOD is good all the time! We must never forget that! Continue to pray for Barack, he will need all of our support once he gets into office.
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