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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBarack Obama says he felt a sense of 'serenity' after Donald Trump's inauguration
Speaking in an interview for the BBC Radio 4's Today Program, former Obama described to Prince Harry of the U.K. royal family the moment he left the presidency behind.
"I think it was a satisfying feeling. That was mixed with all the work that was still undone. Concerns about how the country moves forward but, you know, overall there was serenity there. More than I would have expected," Obama said.
"I think it was a satisfying feeling. That was mixed with all the work that was still undone. Concerns about how the country moves forward but, you know, overall there was serenity there. More than I would have expected," Obama said.
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/27/barack-obama-to-prince-harry-i-felt-serenity-on-leaving-the-white-house.html
I have to be honest I felt sheer horror. lol. Glad he is enjoying his post presidency time.
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Barack Obama says he felt a sense of 'serenity' after Donald Trump's inauguration (Original Post)
Joe941
Dec 2017
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kentuck
(111,051 posts)1. I could understand "relieved" ...
but not "serenity"...
raging moderate
(4,292 posts)2. "Jubilation" would be more accurate.
I will never forget the looks on the faces of Mr. and Mrs. Obama at that Inauguration. I felt so happy for them!
dalton99a
(81,386 posts)3. I think Obama saw the horror show coming - but wanted to be optimistic
"We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country"
Mike Nelson
(9,942 posts)4. I felt a sense of...
...dread. But, I understand Obama's sense.
enough
(13,254 posts)5. He was the only one in the country, then.
But if anyone deserves some serenity, it's the Obama family.
Hugin
(33,032 posts)6. The headline is completely misleading.
Obama said nothing about Donald Trump's Inauguration or his feelings about the Inauguration in general.
He was describing his feelings about having successfully completed his term in office as POTUS.
uponit7771
(90,301 posts)7. Thx for this
Joe941
(2,848 posts)8. The headline cnbc chose is obviously click bait.
It's a sign of what we're up against these days.
However, your selection for quoting from the content of the article was perfect.
Good job, Joe.
Orsino
(37,428 posts)9. Damn. What was he drinking, and where can I buy it? n/t
Guy Whitey Corngood
(26,494 posts)10. Serenity now, serenity now........
cwydro
(51,308 posts)12. Thrilled for him.
world wide wally
(21,734 posts)13. If ever I was hoping for the proverbial lightning bolt to strike...
That was the time.