It's important to remeber to be human

Came across this today and I think it’s an important idea.  This is Bruce Springsteen back in the first Trump presidency. There is a time for seriousness, but there is also a time for lightness.  It’s important to understand it. Always remember that someone you are interacting with on any given day is probably going through something just like you have to.  Try to remember that there are better ways to do things.

 

“There is no art in this White House.

“There is no literature or poetry in this White House. No music. …

“There are no pets in this White House.

“No man’s best friend. No Socks the family cat.

“No kid’s science fairs.

“No times when this president takes off the blue suit-red tie uniform and becomes human, except when he puts on his white shirt- khaki pants uniform and hides on the golf course.

“There are no images of the first family enjoying themselves together in a relaxing moment — anywhere.

“No moments like Obamas on the beach in Hawaii, or Bushes fishing in Kennebunkport, no Reagans on horseback, no Kennedys playing touch football on the Cape. …

“Where did that country go?

“Where did all the fun and joy and expressions of love and happiness go? We used to be a country that did the ice bucket challenge and raised millions for charity.

“We used to have a president that calmed and soothed the nation instead of dividing it.

“And a First Lady that planted a garden instead of ripping one out.

“We are rudderless and joyless.

“We have lost priceless cultural aspects of society that make America great.

“We have lost our mojo. Our fun, our happiness.

“The cheering on of others.

“The shared experiences of humanity that makes it all worth it.

“The challenges AND the triumphs that we shared and celebrated.

“The unique can-do spirit Americans have always been known for.

“We are lost.

“We have lost so much in so short a time.”

Bruce Springsteen - SiriusXM Show October 28, 2020 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
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