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Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney

Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney

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uncageg
#1Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 8:24pm

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDXMoO9ABFE


Powerful.


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#2Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 8:45pm

Just watched it a second time.  It's a defining moment for this President, and for all of us.  Unforgettable. (And worth noting on a second hearing: take note of the silences. The space between thoughts.  The potency of that quiet.  The President's utter confidence in his own stillness. Breathtaking.)   


"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling

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#2Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:18pm

I did notice that while watching. I was laying down when it came on and by then end was on the edge of my couch in tears. I just had a full breakdown after it was over.


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#3Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:28pm

So beautiful. And on this otherwise happy day, it's important to remember and acknowledge this loss.

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#4Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:38pm

I love Obama, warts and all. Very proud of everything he has done, stood for, and achieved. This is a beautiful, powerful (and I hate that cliche) thing. 

JbaraFan1
#5Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:43pm

To all of the above, I wholeheartedly agree.


Reggie, your comment brought to my mind a verse in the New Testament - Romans 12:15 - "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."  There are days, such as these, when those two extremes are simultaneously necessary.

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#6Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:44pm

The pauses and singing of "Amazing Grace."


And the extraordinary depth of feeling.


 


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#7Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:47pm

I think it hit home so much because after about 10 minutes, he was not just the President but he was himself. He was speaking from the heart. that was about the point when I sat up on my couch.  That point of silence before he started Amazing Grace had me holding my breath. I will say that for a few minutes it seemed to sway in the direction of a political speech but I realized that he was going to bring It back around. And he did, beautifully.


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Updated On: 6/26/15 at 09:47 PM

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#8Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:49pm

Here's just the "Amazing Grace"--and the silence that preceded it.



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#9Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 9:53pm

I actually thought he was going to break down during that silence. He seemed to be trying to keep it together and I wonder if Amazing Grace was even planned.


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#10Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 10:05pm

So proud that I am a citizen of the country he represents and that I voted for him. It might be the Chard*nnay from dinner talking, but gosh...


I wondered if it was planned, too, but I don't think so. It seems sort of spontaneous, since the accompaniment didn't come in right away-- who knows? Who cares! In any event, a really beautiful moment. 


 


(For some reason, BWW censors the wine I had at dinner tonight. Uhhh...) 

Updated On: 6/26/15 at 10:05 PM

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#11Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 10:07pm

Jbarafan, that's the perfect quote for today.

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#12Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 10:08pm

I was thinking the same thing. I think it just hit him and he started to sing it.


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#13Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 10:10pm

Once he started singing I was in tears.


Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!

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#14Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/26/15 at 11:49pm

THIS is the man I voted for twice!!! 

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#15Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/27/15 at 6:29am

I'm on my third time watching it now.  It's truly one of the most remarkable things I've ever seen.


"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg." -- Thomas Jefferson

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#16Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/27/15 at 7:54pm

I thought it was the most moving civil rights speech I've heard since the assassination of Dr. King, almost 50 years ago!


Finally, we have the President Obama so many of us voted for twice!

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#17Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/27/15 at 8:14pm

I agree, this is one for the History Books! I love how as he was leaving, the Ministers flocked to read the speech he left at the podium! I am sure that is going to be a valuable artifact fr the church.


 


Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!

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#18Obama's eulogy for Rev. Pinckney
Posted: 6/28/15 at 7:42pm

On Bill Mahr Friday night, even the CONSERVATIVE panelists were praising the eulogy!