Poll of the Day > Obama's Inauguration Letter to Trump was Leaked

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Dear Mr. President -

Congratulations on a remarkable run. Millions have placed their hopes in you, and all of us, regardless of party, should hope for expanded prosperity and security during your tenure.

This is a unique office, without a clear blueprint for success, so I don't know that any advice from me will be particularly helpful. Still, let me offer a few reflections from the past 8 years.

First, we've both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It's up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard.

Second, American leadership in this world really is indispensable. It's up to us, through action and example, to sustain the international order that's expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend.

Third, we are just temporary occupants of this office. That makes us guardians of those democratic institutions and traditions -- like rule of law, separation of powers, equal protection and civil liberties -- that our forebears fought and bled for. Regardless of the push and pull of daily politics, it's up to us to leave those instruments of our democracy at least as strong as we found them.

And finally, take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family. They'll get you through the inevitable rough patches.

Michelle and I wish you and Melania the very best as you embark on this great adventure, and know that we stand ready to help in any ways which we can.

Good luck and Godspeed,
BO

cool but he totally didn't write that himself tho
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Obama and/or his speechwriter does admit to wanting to

sustain the international order that's expanded steadily since the end of the Cold War, and upon which our own wealth and safety depend.

however. I mean it was already totally obvious that the US is just corrupt and power hungry over the military industrial complex, but there it is from the mouth of the horse.

The difference between a stable and an unstable autocracy is one thinks it's free.
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It's amazing how he has to go against everything Obama says.

1. Take care of kids? I'll kick as many out as I can.

2. Lead the world? FUCK THE WORLD.

3. Respect the rule of law separation of powers? I better spend all my effort attacking the rule of law and different branches of government. Fake judges, vote my way or I'll make your state pay, and lets pardon a blatant racist for violating the constitutional rights of us citizens.

Impeach this shit stain who wants to destroy the world.

Yellow posted...

the US is just corrupt and power hungry over the military industrial complex

Yellow posted...

First, we've both been blessed, in different ways, with great good fortune. Not everyone is so lucky. It's up to us to do everything we can (to) build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard.

hahahaha good job Barry. What did you do in 8 years to help "every child and family that's willing to work hard"?
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Sauce?
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Obama is the last person who should be lecturing anybody about separation of powers.
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