Silent no more

[OKNancy]

I've avoided confronting many of the outlandish claims and unreasonable bashing that goes on against Mr. Obama.
I don't like confrontations. I also feel like I'm not a good enough writer or thinker to post a good response.
But you know what... if the logical and pragmatic people keep quiet, our thoughts and voices are drowned out.

I urge all of the readers here in the BO group to come out and speak up. I'm not talking cheerleading.

Don't be embarrassed. I don't know why I was for so long. I read DU... there are plenty of none too eloquent people here - lol.

I'm off for most of the rest of the evening, so don't let me down.

[DevonRex]

1. I have had to speak out.

Or go. It's still a tossup.

[sheshe2]

4. Oh Devon~

Again a
And a picture to make you smile~

[DevonRex]

5. Haha!!

That's exactly how I feel today! How did yo know? I have one for you.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

2. Make no mistake, many of us have.

We have the scares to prove it. And many of us will keep at it.

[sheshe2]

3. I will not be silent.

It has been a difficult few weeks for me. I am from Boston, a suburb, yes, but we are all Boston here. I had friends, one in the VIP stands and a dozen that were a few doors down from the second blast.

With all the hate and conspiracy theories that flew around here like erratic ping pong balls, dear god it pained me. All the backseat drivers at DU knew far more than the people of Boston. They would not listen to what any of us said. They knew, we did not. They were the same crew, the band of brothers here.

In my opinion, if the survivors that lost limbs have the courage to fight, if the veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan have the compassion to fly to the side of the fallen in Boston, then it is my obligation to stand tall. For them, for my country and for our President.

Do I feel like calling it quits sometimes, yes I do, but I won't. There were many sleepless nights for me the past few weeks, on top of that I still had to get my sorry ass out of bed and go to work. When I came home, many nights I was to tired to do more than read and recommend the threads. I won't back down though. I can not.

Together as one voice we can make changes. Will they happen over night, sadly no.

I first found this song on The Obama Diary.
Gold in them Hills

He is not talking about pots of gold, that's not what I would want anyway. It's what we find in our hearts that will make us strong. It's about love and strength and compassion.

Thank you OKNancy for your OP.
I am far from eloquent in what I say, however our hearts and our passion can be enough.

BOG

[DevonRex]

6. I read the story of the mom of 2 brothers who lost legs

in the bombing. They're in their early 30s, roofers and best friends. Each lost his right leg above the knee. The mom was going back and forth between the 2 hospitals, trying to stay strong. She has to go in the bathroom if she starts crying because she can't let them see it.

I just thought OMG. it has to be hell. What will they DO?? They can't even go back to work. An entire family whose lives are forever changed. But they're also happy they're alive. So they cannot be seen crying for themselves. For the ones whose loved ones didn't make it they can cry. But never for themselves. Now that's strong.

[Cha]

8. So Sad, Devon.. I haven't seen

their story. Bless their Strong Hearts.

[DevonRex]

12. They amazed me.

Made me realize just how badly so many people were hurt and that there were several families that had multiple injuries like that. It makes sense because they would have been together.

[Cha]

13. Yeah, it was a

family thing.

[sheshe2]

10. There are some inspiring stories and pics here.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022784072

[Cha]

9. Your hearts and passions are more than enough, she..

thank Goodness you all are on this board. Talking about the crises we go through in our country, together!

BOG

[sheshe2]

11. Together we can Cha, One Voice!

There are so many beautiful souls on the board. It's why I stay.

Strength in numbers. We stand tall.

BOG

You have to just love the colors in that group hug, we are all so very different, yet we are the same. One heart.

[Cha]

7. I like your writing Nancy.. I always

look forward to reading what you have to say.

There's no shame in supporting the President. There is however a lot of stuff that goes on at DU that I don't see. After so many years of the sos I have them on Ignore.

thanks for posting.