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    Axtremus
    wrote on 16 May 2020, 20:44 last edited by Axtremus
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    https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-obama-commencement-speech-20200516-uh4kx6arbngrph7xmqyu36wmui-story.html

    8pm tonight, Eastern Time.

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      Jolly
      wrote on 16 May 2020, 20:47 last edited by
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      I'll have to set my DVR.

      But first, I'll have to buy a DVR.

      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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        George K
        wrote on 16 May 2020, 20:48 last edited by
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        @Axtremus said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

        https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-obama-commencement-speech-20200516-uh4kx6arbngrph7xmqyu36wmui-story.html

        Who's paying for this airtime?

        The article says:

        The event is hosted by the education advocacy group XQ Institute, The LeBron James Family Foundation and The Entertainment Industry Foundation.

        Are they footing the bill?

        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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        • G George K
          16 May 2020, 20:48

          @Axtremus said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

          https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-obama-commencement-speech-20200516-uh4kx6arbngrph7xmqyu36wmui-story.html

          Who's paying for this airtime?

          The article says:

          The event is hosted by the education advocacy group XQ Institute, The LeBron James Family Foundation and The Entertainment Industry Foundation.

          Are they footing the bill?

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          Jolly
          wrote on 16 May 2020, 20:55 last edited by
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          @George-K said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

          @Axtremus said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

          https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-obama-commencement-speech-20200516-uh4kx6arbngrph7xmqyu36wmui-story.html

          Who's paying for this airtime?

          The article says:

          The event is hosted by the education advocacy group XQ Institute, The LeBron James Family Foundation and The Entertainment Industry Foundation.

          Are they footing the bill?

          You don't amass a $350M fortune working for nuthin'.

          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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            Mik
            wrote on 16 May 2020, 21:03 last edited by
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            How can we miss him if he won't go away?

            “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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              16 May 2020, 21:03

              How can we miss him if he won't go away?

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              George K
              wrote on 16 May 2020, 21:08 last edited by
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              @Mik said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

              How can we miss him if he won't go away?

              All the previous POTUS's have quietly walked away from the front stage, well except for Billary.

              If you think Obama's desire to stay in the limelight is something, wait 8 months 4 years.

              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                Mik
                wrote on 16 May 2020, 21:58 last edited by
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                Well, at least he finally graduated.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • M Mik
                  16 May 2020, 21:58

                  Well, at least he finally graduated.

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                  George K
                  wrote on 16 May 2020, 22:05 last edited by
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                  @Mik said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

                  Well, at least he finally graduated.

                  Show me the transcripts and I'll believe you.

                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                  • G George K
                    16 May 2020, 21:08

                    @Mik said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

                    How can we miss him if he won't go away?

                    All the previous POTUS's have quietly walked away from the front stage, well except for Billary.

                    If you think Obama's desire to stay in the limelight is something, wait 8 months 4 years.

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                    Doctor Phibes
                    wrote on 16 May 2020, 22:07 last edited by
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                    @George-K said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

                    If you think Obama's desire to stay in the limelight is something, wait 8 months 4 years.

                    Thanks for that.

                    I was only joking

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                      Loki
                      wrote on 16 May 2020, 22:33 last edited by
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                      If Obama outshines Biden that is gonna be a big issue.

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                      • L Loki
                        16 May 2020, 22:33

                        If Obama outshines Biden that is gonna be a big issue.

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                        Copper
                        wrote on 16 May 2020, 22:44 last edited by
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                        @Loki said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

                        If Obama outshines Biden that is gonna be a big issue.

                        If?

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                          Axtremus
                          wrote on 16 May 2020, 23:02 last edited by
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                          It’s 8pm Eastern, 7pm Central.

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                            Larry
                            wrote on 16 May 2020, 23:03 last edited by
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                            Ax can't wait... it'll be his first orgasm in nearly 4 years.

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                              16 May 2020, 22:33

                              If Obama outshines Biden that is gonna be a big issue.

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                              Jolly
                              wrote on 16 May 2020, 23:09 last edited by
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                              @Loki said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

                              If Obama outshines Biden that is gonna be a big issue.

                              The bar has been placed on the ground.

                              “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                              Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                jon-nyc
                                wrote on 16 May 2020, 23:12 last edited by
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                                I'm sure the speech will be inspirational and classy.

                                But very predictable.

                                You want entertainment? Maybe some toddler will live tweet it for us.

                                Only non-witches get due process.

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                                  Loki
                                  wrote on 17 May 2020, 00:15 last edited by
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                                  So far its pretty clear it’s early days for virtual events. They are all pretty dull and confusing narrative. Don’t get me wrong, it’s nice and well meaning but the kids will turn it off much sooner than I will. I don’t think many are gonna hang around for Obama.

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                                    Loki
                                    wrote on 17 May 2020, 00:59 last edited by
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                                    Well that was a lost hour of my life. I think Obama’s appearance was way way oversold. Nice, short and sweet and I already forgot what he said. 5 min?

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                                    • J jon-nyc
                                      16 May 2020, 23:12

                                      I'm sure the speech will be inspirational and classy.

                                      But very predictable.

                                      You want entertainment? Maybe some toddler will live tweet it for us.

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                                      Jolly
                                      wrote on 17 May 2020, 01:26 last edited by
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                                      @jon-nyc said in Obama to Headline Nationally Televised Commencement Speech (2020-05-16):

                                      I'm sure the speech will be inspirational and classy.

                                      But very predictable.

                                      You want entertainment? Maybe some toddler will live tweet it for us.

                                      Pelosi does her own tweeting?

                                      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                                        Copper
                                        wrote on 17 May 2020, 02:50 last edited by
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                                        Fox headlines

                                        Obama rips 'folks in charge' of COVID-19 response in commencement speech

                                        Obama says coronavirus response has been a ‘chaotic disaster,' blames ‘selfish’ mindset

                                        Nice guy, just trying to help

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