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An excellent speech from Michelle Obama, and one that might equally apply in countries worldwide.

She speaks of empathy, character, values, who we are, how we respect our fellow citizens and how we wish our nations to be represented.
Our ancestors struggled and fought for the freedoms and rights we enjoy today.

We do not honour their memories when elected representatives abuse trust placed in them, to exploit public offices to further their ambitions and for financial gain for themselves, family and friends.
We owe it to our ancestors to safeguard and protect the freedoms and rights that cost many their lives so that lives were not lost in vain.

Elected representatives and unelected advisers MUST be held accountable for their actions, for they are the stewards of national assets.
@MichelleObama's speech was a tough act to follow, but @BarackObama gave it his best shot! 😀👍

"Politico’s Ryan Lizza called it “the finest convention speech in modern history”, adding: “Spell-binding, chilling, optimistic, beautifully written, and expertly delivered.”"
Every good story has a beginning, a middle and an end.

#BarackObama spoke of the origins of democracy in US although, he might equally have spoken of democracy throughout the world.
He spoke of existential crises currently facing US but, in truth these are facing countries worldwide too: COVID-19 pandemic; economy under threat; climate change; terrorism; poverty and disease.
He spoke of his hopes for the future of US, and of his friend @JoeBiden, nominee for the 46th President of the US: "He made me a better president – and he’s got the character and the experience to make us a better country."
And of his conviction that, "Along with the experience needed to get things done, Joe and @KamalaHarris have concrete policies that will turn their vision of a better, fairer, stronger country into reality."

Hope of a better future!

joebiden.com/joes-vision/
Some say that "we cannot run from who we are, our destiny chooses us."

The end of this story of a dream for the future of the US has yet to be written and US citizens have an opportunity to write the ending of THEIR choice, on 3 November 2020.

Endings are merely new beginnings!

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@ArgyleBecky I think the starting point for EVERYONE before they embarrass themselves by spouting ill-informed opinions that highlight their ignorance is a simple question:

WHAT IS A GENDER IDENTITY?
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@weegingerdug The future outcome of #COVID19 pandemic was pre-determined by the actions of politicians in the years preceding #COVID19.

Little could have been done that would have saved the lives of all that have been lost. ❤️
@weegingerdug Yet, reports of successes around the world - in containment, testing and tracing - could have been taken onboard if not, simply copied in order to lessen the economic and human losses.

So, our politicians complained of their perceived loss of freedoms and of government control!
@weegingerdug Let us not forget how it was reported that #Johnson sought to prioritise PPE supplies for England before Scotland, Wales and NI.

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#GE2024 is but one election albeit an important one.

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#GE2024 is but one election albeit an important one.

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Come ONE, Come ALL! Image
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"This is likely to provide scant consolation to Tory MPs facing the threat of losing their seats at the next election."
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