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Are you going to step forward and be a leader in this country as our democracy is attacked? Where are you? Where are our democratic leaders?? Asking for 70 billion of us!!
The whole of Health Care and everything you believe in Mr Obama is under threat being wiped out from history of USA . I lived for 21 behind the Iron Curtain , no good deeds of past were thought at schools , people were not allowed to speak of such , any evidence was deleted and minds were wiped.. 🆘
Thank you for your service, leadership, guidance, integrity, love for the USA and your excellence in all that you do/did for us! The ACA (i.e., "Obamacare") was crafted by you and overseen by God Himself. Thank you! ((HUGZ))
You have no idea how much I needed healthcare! If it wasn’t for you I would not be able to afford it! I have Lupus and it’s preexisting but because of the Affordable Care Act I got the medication I needed. Thankyou so much!
Thank you President Obama, for your service to America! I can’t wait to visit the Obama foundation. I know that it’s going to be educational and inspiring for so many people around the world. 💙
President Obama.I appreciate your activity here. We made huge sacrifices in 2008 to support your candidacy, so much so that Senator Feinstein invited us to the inauguration which we accepted - a high point our lives. 🙏 step up to the plate with stronger words/action. America is headed into fascism.
Let's say he went on some talk show, held some event and said what he thought. Do you think Trump voters, republicans who didn't vote for Harris Biden would care one wit about anything he has to say?
Don't you think that they already know what he'd think?
His favorability ratings are huge. (60%) He has the ability to get on the major networks, top of the news etc. What he says matters. He needs to speak up more strongly.
I personally has always felt that Obama was sort of too high-minded. He's a serious person, in politics for real reason.
I don't think he ever really believed that Trump could or WOULD go as far as he has.
He sees this all as temporary
I think.
You know, his arc of progress is squggly line.
But there is no way Obama could convince those who voted for Trump that they did the wrong thing.
+ Obama would have very little effect on people who dont really remember him, know him as president, don't feel anything about him.
I dont know.
A lot of non party affliliated ppl who voted for him twice, voted for Trump last time and this time.
Obama said PLENTY about how dangerous Trump was, but people believe what they believe for OTHER reasons that have nothing to do w Obama.
Speculation on my part- many Trump voters are feeling regret and are now uneasily teetering on the fence. I think Obama has the ability to deliver a message to them. No better orator in politics. (Of course many MAGA are so deep in the cult they will never see the light.)
Your signature legislation has saved countless Americans money and their lives, and I thank you deeply for your service. Sir, right now we need you to rise up as a full throated advocate for democracy more than ever, put together your winning teams and rally the cause. We need a leader!
those of you bashing @barackobama.bsky.social here can give yourself one deep breath and ask: "what MIGHT this man be doing behind the scenes that is WAY MORE POWERFUL than going public?" than you'd have a bit more inkling into his character than you're showing now. #fairweatherfriends 🙄😪
That's what many were thinking about Merrick Garland and Biden's DOJ! That maybe they was doing things behind the scenes to hold trump accountable before an election. Nope! We see how that worked out! No time for silence in defense of our country!
It's kind of crazy that anyone expected Merrick Garland, literally a Mitch McConnell recommended lifelong Republican, to go after Trump or his co-conspirators in the Republican party.
Biden put him in that position to prevent Trump from seeing justice, naively thinking Trump will return the favor.
Bro hopped on the platform just to run some ads.🤣🤣🤣 you know, the fight oligarchy tour could use some of your rizz but we both know your center right friends wouldn't like that🙄
Thank you, thank you for the ACA and the many lives saved because of it. My concern, since the mandate was repealed; that premiums are going up every year making it expensive once again.
The ACA is still privatized healthcare that most working-class people can't afford to use. That's why the leading cause of bankruptcy is medical debt. Moderate dems need to support Progressive proposals like Universal Healthcare and prioritize people over corporate donors.
Imagine how much passing the NY Health Act would pressure the other 49 states to guarantee universal, single-payer healthcare once they see it's possible! https://www.nyhcampaign.org/
Speaking of health care, could you say a few words about why you chose not to codify Roe after campaigning on the promise to us that you'd take care of that on day one of your first term? As I recall, by the time January rolled around, you simply said it simply wasn't a priority for you any more.
She’s like a democratic king pin. Does she need t be invited on a cable show to make a statement? I didn’t see @maddow.msnbc.com ask @aoc.bsky.social or @sanders.senate.gov to “please start holding rallies”
I participated in Obama’s OFA (Organizing for Action) program, and it was such an eye opening experience learning about community organizing and spearheading a project for my area! We also operated info booths when ACA was last threatened. Would love to do something like that again if possible.
We need you to speak out against this fascist takeover of our country. No more time for niceties or tradition. Are you liking what’s happened to your country? Please help.
So miss you! Shook your hand at a rally in Tucson last autumn. Attended a rally against oligarchy with Bernie and AOC in Tucson yesterday. Joining the effort of fellow citizens to rise up peacefully against tyranny. The country I grew up in no longer exists. It’s unraveling all around us.
What the private insurance/medical cartel & their lobbyists did, doesn't it make you want to play James Brown's - The Payback on that VPI turntable Mr. President? Opportunity is in the air
Remembering the day that this was the front page story on the NyTimes.
Every child that has health care grows up with more opportunity and potential to make a great difference in the world around them.
Some leaders lead by example. While the other museums and non-profits are being shut down, this one is opening. Plus, if shenanigans are pulled and third terms are allowed.... we need this guy fresh and ready to win. Let's give some grace and see how this unfolds.
Don’t know how old you are but definitely know you’ve never worked in healthcare! Before the ACA, insurance did not cover annual physicals or preventative medicine until the deductible was reached. After ACA, preventative medicine is covered. The result is women could afford the annual check up 1/2
for birth control and abortion rates dropped. There was a decline in severely ill hospitalizations since ppl received timely diagnosis. These results had NOTHING to do with the government marketplace insurance since the ACA laws applied to insurance company exclusionary practices. 2/3
The problem since President Obama is we have endured Repub House and Senate attacks weakening and undermining the ACA instead of identifying areas for needed strengthening and improvement for the greater good of the American ppl and not the corporate interests.
I'd just say that he has standing to lead on a broader set of issues than ACA, and I'd like him and any other leader to find their voice in this troubled time.
With all due respect. Obama owes none of us anything. He campaigned, he warned, he spoke so much he lost his voice. He shouted from the rooftops that what is happening right now was coming. He has shown time and time again he loves this country.
Michelle literally campaigned while GRIEVING for her MOTHER. Y'all can seriously shut the f*ck up. Most of the folks complaining probably sat across the table at Thanksgiving or around the Christmas tree w/ their MAGAT family members not saying a thing. So please spare me the outrage. 😒🙄
He is, but so are entitled people who think to dictate to the people who did the work & voted the right way on 11/5. People sincerely need to watch their tone, check their entitlement at the door, & support the real base of the party. Until that happens, we'll be divided & they'll continue to win.
His wife has shown and done the same. He is thanking those who fought the good fight. He earned that building. That building and what it stands for are what you are trying to save. It’s time we as a people show up. Some of us got complacent. Nobody can save us but us. Together we win.
No! Because health care is important. It’s not a victory lap. The Obama library is much more than promoting ACA, it’s about building communities just as well. C’mon.
Well President Obama just signed up to BlueSky and some of these people are being ridiculous. People should’ve have paid attention to his and Michelle’s actions prior to the election.
And BTW, I am fairly new to BlueSky too. 👍
Totally agree. And if he wants to stick to healthcare at least note that the ACA was a bandaid. He should be calling it a small first step and pushing for universal healthcare.
💯%. read the room, Mr President. our republíc is in its agonising death throes. help us ! 🆘 does your oath now mean nothing ? are you OK with Nazi AmeriKKKa 👹 ?
He spent the last year telling us this would happen but there are enough bigoted and/or stupid Americans that it was easy for Musk's Nazis to steal it for Putin. We should be using this time to put our Senators and Reps through the wringer for kneeling to them.
Really? He’s done everything he can. He’s given his life, his children, he campaigned. Where are your protests, let me know where they are organized. He’s was hit with hate and racism. If he shows up now, the media will make it about him not trump. Dude, get a grip.
I don't know. Maybe the media would make it about him. But I feel like being worried about how the right responds to fighters on the left is a losing battle.
No. He’s one of the most popular & respected ex presidents. His voice still holds tremendous influence and would be covered any time he spoke. This is not the time for ANYONE to stand back and watch.
same. voted twíce for his administration, believed in Yes, We Can for a better world. . .now when we need his leadership most. . .crickets and self-lauds.🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
I believe he’s showcasing how working together on critical issues takes both sides and how they benefit all. Remember, McCain saved ACA when Felon 45 tried to kill it/us last term.
Qualified individuals whose mission is the same: they have the compassion to make a difference, as did the mentors and family members who influenced them, and the discipline to accomplish their goals. Thank God for them.
All my gratitude to you, my respect through your responsibilities. The discipline and self-denial of the founders oppressing the freedom to be a believer, growing in uncertainty.
👌🎯 This is not the time for silence or subtlety Mr President, your country is under attack from within. The world needs you to stand up and speak out before it’s too late.”
You were one one the best presidents of USA sir, we really need in the world leadership like yours again, with class, friendship and building strong relations. Please think about starting in election again. Greetings from Poland - always friends.
He has a plan for you and ACA , listen to him ! It’s imbedded in Project 2025 .. link will be supplied as well .. mr Obama, LISTEN TO HIM , you know he mixes lies with truth but he has a plan for ACA: https://youtube.com/shorts/o_x8DVhmR9o?si=s2PafmPB-q04i1lL
Mr Obama your type of Health Care is under threat being wiped out from history of USA . I lived for 21y behind the Iron Curtain , no good deeds of past were thought at schools , people were not allowed to speak of such , any evidence was deleted and minds were wiped . FIGHT NOW NOT TO GET ERASED 🇺🇸
We miss you so much!! Thank you for letting us know you are still here. We are all terrified and we miss your presence and sorely miss President Biden, too! 💙
Now is the time for all of America’s former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Cabinet Members and Congress People to be fired up, loud and visible across the Nation every day, every hour, DEFENDING the Constitution, the Republic and every citizen without bias.
Silence is complicity.
Condemn the gop.
STOP DEMANDING WORK FROM BLACK PEOPLE. Talk to your white patents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends. Black people did our fucking job. Obama told all you assholes to vote for Kamala and why. THE NERVE OF YOU PEOPLE.
Oh, are Black people going to be immune from Trump's depredations? No? Then why aren't you urging President Obama, too? We want Clinton(s), Bush, Harris, and Biden out fighting, too. And anyone else who has a name and a platform. The nerve of you tut-tutting.
How great is it that he makes no acknowledgement of the Trump administration's treason, as though it is simply a temporary issue, & mostly gaslighting & other trademark toxic narcissistic abuse that does not rightfully deserve our emotional energy nor attention...
Thank you for all that you do and have done for access to health care.
Meanwhile, I need to remind you that here at home we are struggling to resist a fascist takeover. Please actively support the struggle. You have privilege, prestige, and constitutional expertise. Please use them!
America requires your influential voice now more than ever. In these challenging & uncertain times, we, the citizens, seek a beacon of light to illuminate the surrounding darkness & provide us with hope and resilience. I sincerely hope you will contemplate extending your support to the cause! 😷💪🇺🇸🇺🇸
When are you going to publicly pressure @govkathyhochul.bsky.social & the 🗽 legislature to pass the NY Health Act?
That would give a whole State universal single-payer healthcare & provide an example to the other 49.
Don't just manage symptoms when you can cure the disease! https://www.nyhcampaign.org/
Cool story. You took a. heritage foundation plan and conned a bunch of stupid liberals this was a good thing. I get my insurance through work and my premiums and deductibles have never been higher. Fuck you and fuck anyone who opposes Medicare For All.
I miss you we had 8 years of peace medical care which is keeping me alive thank you and Mrs Obama . You gave us hope and it was so refreshing to see you two keeping us together God bless you and family ❤️
The Silence about fascism, from THOSE WE TRUSTED TO UPHOLD OUR REPUBLIC simply proves their motive were never about them protecting, promoting or preserving OUR REPUBLIC. They don't care enough about us, to bother standing beside us citizens to save our lives and secure our nation's sovereignty.
I think they all made their money and that was that. Very few of them care about us or democracy anymore. The white house is literally trafficking humans to 3rd world country labor prisons and not a peep.
Not only is a former POTUS, but he won in a in a true landslide and was far more popular than Trump ever was. We need that same energy that he brought after of the disaster of the G W Bush administration.
What did Obama do after 1/6/21? DId he ever outcry that Congress MUST expel the traitor leaders? NO Did he ever outcry that Biden needed to replace Garland & ensure USA the leaders who attempted coup would be brought to justice? NO. Obama got chummy with USA's Hitler.
Powerful figures speaking out against Trump is sorely needed right now. Not only will it galvanize the left, but it will show to the world that our movement is growing.
The right's politicians and celebrities have no issue running their mouths. We need more of our left ones doing the same.
The point is he had done quite a bit before the election. Just saying. And the Obama library imparts the Obama Foundation, so yeah he’s still continues to something.
He doesn’t want to do anything.
Adam Kissinger is a former house representative and he can speak just fine.
Obama gave Musk his first government contracts.
There would be no Musk today without Obama.
And Obama sidelined Bernie Sanders.
He has the power to move people. The point is why didn’t people listen prior to the election? People need to pay more attention of what’s going on before it’s too late. Just saying.
......... walk up to a fucking microphone and shout about how insane this all is and get people motivated to organize? How's that for a fucking start? And why is this so difficult for you people? Ah! For the same reason Obama says nothing...
I read these comments and get a giggle 😃 White Americans afraid of what is happening to them in White America🇺🇸 with the leader they placed in office... instead of out fighting they get on Social Media and cry about what someone is or is not doing instead of doing what they can... White Americans 🇺🇸
So @barackobama.bsky.social do you think you might have something to say about the relentless and ongoing assault on our Constitutional order, the Rule of Law, and fundamentals of democracy like Due Process?
ACA is great and all but honestly its anniversary is not the topical news of the day.
no, because that’s a can of worms for his legacy that he doesn’t wanna open. His actions (or inactions) led to where we are today. Plus, he’s probably afraid of Trump.
You could ask him how he feels about the expiring subsidies that will soon render the ACA largely irrelevant for millions of people - and the many who will then go bankrupt or die or both.
….Since with the new regime in charge, that will be a huge part of Obama’s legacy.
Love you, Barack and we appreciate the ACA. But it’s time for less platitude, more anger. We, the people, need to hear from you and know that you will fight what is happening. Have someone on your staff read the comments to your post. It’s revealing.
We have them, Sanders, AOC, Jasmine Crocket, Chris Murphy, Pete Buttegieg, My Governor Pritzker,Elizabeth Warren, Jamie Raskin and us if we stick together.
He forewarned us many times prior to the election. There were about 90 million people who didn’t vote in the last election who are equally as responsible for allowing Trump to be elected. So what do you want him to do when people didn’t listen? Just saying.
How do you know he’s not? Is it because you have to see it?
We as a society need to step it up big time and fight the preserve our democracy and our freedoms. Many people who have come and gone have done this in the past. It’s our turn now. ✌🏼
You all always Black folks to do something. Why don’t you tell your
Demographic to do more!! Since they voted overwhelmingly for this 🤡
Obama is a private citizen!! Leave them alone
I responded to the moron that responded to you but I usually don’t say anything to them because they’re idiots. Never engaged just block them keep Bluesky positive. 💙🌟🇺🇸
All this says is that drone usage went up in the early 2000s and really
Caught on in the 2010s. Want to venture a guess WHY that may be besides “Obama is a terrible?”
Ok but do you understand that it's because yall failed to hold your racist memaws and papaws accountable for their behavior when he was president? Y'all allowed the monster grow not him. You deal with it.
LEADERS COME FORTH: Obama, Kamala, Hillary, Liz Cheney, & George W. Bush. WHERE ARE YOU ALL? Our democracy is collapsing, the rule of law is under attack, & our allies don't trust us. You are respected, bi-partisan leaders. You should be together in a TV ad that I see repeatedly every day. URGENT!
I know that! About 90 million people didn’t vote. They are part of the problem. This is the very same bunkus like 2016 but worse since Frumpo is in retaliation mode.
"...in the fleeting time we have on this Earth, what matters is not wealth, or status, or power, or fame, but rather how well we have loved and what small part we have played in making the lives of other people better." President Obama
We hope we get to keep ACA. It’s foundational to so many people.
I know you are briefed daily on our country. I’m sure you have to walk through raindrops when you speak.
Many of us have wanted to hear from you. Words of hope, encouragement…. ANY hint at how to steer the moment would be energizing🙏
We know we have to fight, we don’t need encouragement to fight, what we do need is some kind of temperature reading of where we’re at. Any hints you can throw our way at how to measure the heat and possible actions or what’s needed. Lawsuits, protests, we’re yelling.. but how hot is the temperature?
You made a ridiculous assertion.You could have asked what my strengths, interests are. You could have asked a question that was actually a question, not an attack. Your actual statement was I don't have the right to speak out unless I fulfill your judgemental requirements
I’ll slow things down for you then. Since you have so much fire about others doing things so that your life is better; my question was when are you going to run for office so that you can do something to make life better? Then, you don’t have to wait on people who are no longer in office to do it.
That's a ridiculous question.Very few ppl are effective candidates.To assume every voice shld be candidate is nonsense. Everyone has their place to make difference.You go find yours,already have mine.I will never be a candidate.
Rethink why you feel the need to say something so ridiculous
It shouldn't even be a fight. The only reason it's a fight is because we have #pathological #predators in power & leadership positions, and they see 99% of all other humans as (lesser than themselves) their #PREY. Njmho.
Hello Mr. Obama, does your arrival on BlueSky mean that you are finally moving into resistance to the Trump presidency? Are you going to take up more space in the media to oppose the reactionary drift of this government? The free world needs voices like yours.
That's all fantastic and we love you and the ACA --- but we need you to do more than clap for ACA today and going forward. We know you love this democracy. Speak out. Do everything you can to help us fight the destruction and the hate. Hold a rally. Come into the streets with us. #SaveOurDemocracy🙏
You wouldn’t prefer Medicare for All? You know the ACA was written by the same dudes who wrote project 2025 right? It was a hand out to insurance companies.
And access isn’t the same as Medicare for all. We all have “access” to healthcare it will just bankrupt us. If you’re not into free Medicare for all you’re part of the problem not the solution. No more incremental BS.
Dear Mr. President,
I am so heartened that you are here with us. I’ve been heartsick by the harm being done to healthcare and medical research. The real time damage DOGE gamers & RFKJr. operatives are doing to HHS is stomach churning.The NIH is being gutted. We so need your leadership. 💔💙
“If there's a senior citizen somewhere who can't pay for their prescription, who has to choose between medicine and the rent, that makes my life poorer, even if it's not my grandparent... It is that fundamental belief: I am my brother’s keeper, I am my sister’s keeper, that makes this country work.”
Yo My Man! I missed you. Idk if you heard but like America is in need of a hero right now! I know Michelle is busy but if yall could just announce her campaign run for POTUS 2028 it would make this movement go to 💯 REAL QUICK. She doesn’t even have to run(please do),this would break their lil brains
Our children can stay on their parents health plan until they are 26, in my case it's my grandchildren, one of which had a serious medical condition last year and missed a year of college. Thank you Obama.
Will the Mad King allow it? This is not the Nation you left us. Fascism has taken root and strangled democracy as our lives are changed forever. I hope there is enough left to allow it to happen. POC are a target right now and morals and law mean nothing. We have lost control to a system gone mad.
Hey Guys, it’s cool just celebrating the ACA over here with exciting things to come. Good luck on surviving until the opening of my new center and good luck to the ACA surviving the spring.
With all due respect, Sir, from where this Canadian is sitting I am seeing a massive need to save the democracy of your country as the top priority for anyone who has any potential power to do so..
I mean, will the Affordable Care Act even exist next year the way things are going??? Can you help?!
I agree it's important. Not just important but crucial. I'm a proponent of universal healthcare so the American healthcare insurance greed disgusts me. ACA was almost a miracle and needs to be protected but if this dictatorship isn't stopped, there will be nothing left to protect.
Obama and the dems were brilliant on how they created and implemented this. Now that the American people have seen and experienced how it has improved their lives, the only way for this to go is up.
That’s why I voted for Senator Sanders twice when he ran for president. His message is consistent. ACA isn’t perfect and there’s always room to improve it but it’s a hell of a lot better to have it for millions of people who couldn’t afford healthcare insurance.
As an American, my apologies. And there are very naive and racists MAGA far right people who are against your country because of Frumpo’s NPD lunacy. I love Canada and I am passed angry for what’s going on. This bunkus from Frumpo is affecting people worldwide. ✌🏼
Affordable care act is exactly the last time I had insurance. I fell into a abyss between being poor but not poor enough so i was sent back and forth to medicaid who rejected me and ac who wouldnt take me either but sure wanted$2000 a year for not signing up.Happy for everyone else who got coverage.
Glad to see this. The Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) has been a blessing. I hope to visit the Obama Presidential Center. But we’re kind of having this thing right now, where a dictator is trying to destroy the nation, it’s democracy, and the rule of law. I hope all is good with you. Cheers!
That building is dope!! However, you have to come off of the centrism and silence. You have a voice, a passion, and tremendous intellect that we still need to hear and experience. Please don’t extinguish that flame!
Hey Barack. The country is crumbling. I like your new building, and all. But on a list of important things, having a country for which it stands seems more important.
Honestly, I've given up on Obama or Kamala or any other former Democratic party leader stepping up and speaking out right now. I guess it's just not something they're interested in.
Preach!!
So weary of the blame game. How many times did leaders like Obama and Harris warn us? We heard his hate, lies and ignorance from his own mouth. We watched as he became a convicted felon, we witnessed January 6th, the list goes on. You can lead fools to water, but you can’t make them drink!
He folded on single payer. He put no one in prison for the financial collapse of '08. He dropped bombs on innocents with his drone strike program. He was too cowardly to shut down Guantanamo.
No matter how much they screamed about him being a radical. He was just another centrist.
Sir, please, we are all in danger. This history does matter, it is important, but we need leadership to defeat tyranny. Those with the means and experience MUST do something to fight it. Now, not tomorrow.
Trump is so jealous of Obama! He can’t even begin to compete with him on any level. Obama is smarter, more mature , educated, capable, professional, experienced, he has more integrity and a deeper understanding of our world and how things work.
Plus he’s way better looking than the Orange menace.
Just wait until trump destroys this and you know he will. Which is totally messed up. What are you doing to get rid of elon musk? If anyone that could help with that it would be you.
I was pregnant with my son when you were elected.. I was excited to bring him into what looked to be a world full of promise. He'll be 16 next week, and I am afraid for him, and for all of us, because of how things have changed. You and the other former presidents need to speak out against this.
Your presidential center will not make it to completion. Haven't you heard or seen. All historical individuals of color are being erased from all historical forms of media. Your just a stones throw away from being erased by an executive order! He's gunning for a 3rd term. What are you waiting for?
Hooray! You made it mandatory to give insurance companies our money that they fight like hell to never give back! You're golf buddies must be so proud!
I would like to know what your feelings are about what's happening right now. Are we overreaching with fear? Do you think this all will just pass? Are you scared as we are?
So ironic, when I was younger I was proud that the Democratic party was free thinking and arguments within its ranks proved our system worked when they would finally get together. That party's gone and it is up to us now to get it back. it would be great if the Dems showed support for Bernie and AOC
Well there are people in Congress trying to make the change. Unfortunately, there are quite a few who need to reach out to the masses just like AOC, Sanders are doing, plus others as well.
Obama killed thousands by starting Syrian war, destroying Libya with NATO & starting Ukraine war with CIA coup of elected Ukraine President in 2014. He also continued Bush's wars. He's a war criminal.
You’re clueless. All you are doing is complaining and acting like you’re MAGA follower. Nobody is obsessed with you. Why? ROFLMFAO 🤮
Now stop putting ignorant comments on President Obama’s new Blue Sky account.
Setting standards and accountability is one thing but do you think President Obama isn’t aware what’s happening? C’mon 😂🙄
You are literally waiting for him to all of a sudden crank it up a notch without listening to this vid. Ok dude.
I absolutely think people in positions of power and authority and wealth should be doing the same things that people who are not in positions of power and authority and wealth are doing.
And this is why with your thinking nothing with going to be accomplished. Did you forget the power of the people, ma’am or do you need directions to get your groove on on how to fight the good fight for democracy? FOH 😂🙄
What are you implying here? You think the Obamas are t doing anything? You do realize the Obama library and their foundation are doing things to build communities and awareness right? Maybe pay attention and sign up to the Obama Foundation instead of ASSuming. FFS 😳
No you’re just trying to troll President Obama’s brand spanking new BlueSky account and being ridiculous.
Do something about it and be a part of what needs to be changed.
Now please try to have a great rest of your day since you seem flustered. 😊👍
When MAGA burn the building to the ground, will you continue with this strange lack of awareness??
To be fair, you aren't alone are you?
Give us a clue eh?
This is not what anybody needs,wants or asked for ; Fucking do something useful, This is not the time for the Soft-handed touch of the democrats of the past.
I hope this opens as planned but Trump is petty & nasty enough to sabotage this Center when the publicity mounts exposing the difference between a great generous loving man & petty selfish hateful one. President Carter didn't refrain from exposing Trump's cruelty/ignorance/destruction & >failures.
The one before yours on my feed is from Debra. She writes about my post on Trump's golfing on his own courses & picking US Taxpayers' pockets. Sorry I'd like to read your thought & respond but I am just not grasping any correlation of Trump's golf trips cost US taxpayers & anything about Obama.
Thank you. No, I haven't listened yet- read some reports. President Obama has been careful in words & actions (he was a lawyer 😄) but honest & direct in discussing Trump's abuses of power. I damn sure don't trust Trump, a racist in word & deed, not to destroy any-every thing built to honor Obama.
As far as trunk goes I would like to see the assassinations to resume. But there's no way in hell I'm going to criticize Obama as we've got politicians that are being paid by us right now that need to fucking step up, Schumer and Jeffries need to go.
Please next go around, no forced mandate. It's what drove the insurance prices through the roof. If a product has value, people will join. No Forcing them.
I would like to extend my congratulations to one of the greatest presidents of our century. You were an example of true leadership, empathy, intelligence, and strength. You did not just elevate this country, but the world at large. History will always teach your amazing legacy.
I had cancer removed from my kidney and now my hip. Listening to all the people ranking on him is really pissing me off. I don't think I'll ever consider myself Democrat or Republican again.
Anyone who thinks this is actually obama and not a team of PR people is dumb. This account is dumb and not going to actually do anything worthwhile. Mute, and move on to people actually putting up a fight.
I just wish something would be done about Big Pharma and sky-high health insurance premiums. Even with high premiums, people often get stuck with medical bills because the so-called "insurance" companies actively look for reasons to not pay.
There are no regulations for health insurance companies. They lobby to elected officials with 💰💰💰 to not have them, so they are free to harm us (patients and providers) all.
I worked in healthcare as a caregiver and a nurse. I twisted my ankle on some steps before the ACA was available. I had to wrap it myself and just muddle on. I enrolled when the ACA became available and know the difference it makes. I worked for an agency that didn't provide health insurance. -E
Good to know you’re living in the past while the rest of us are seeing healthcare and democracy slip away. Good luck luck on your presidential center. Maybe someday you’ll be able to focus on the constitutional crisis that will make your center a sad joke
Mr Obama I’m a big fan of you and your wife. Right now we don’t need monuments we need action from those who understand the inner workings of the government to stand up and help the average American. Please sir step into the frame.
He did stand up. And Michelle too. Didn’t you watch the DNC. They begged us to vote for Harris. Maybe Bush should talk to his party. President Obama is a private citizen now. Should have voted for the extremely qualified woman.
It is up to all of us but the leaders need to show up and fight with us. The Obama’s and Clintons had our support and now it’s time for them to lead. That is what leaders are supposed to do.
Former presidents earned the right to live as private citizens and take care of their families. They gave eight years taking care of the country and most of the time were not appreciated. If people hadn’t voted for a felon we wouldn’t be in this position. We were warned.
There are politicians who are showing up and doing just that. Are you expecting only them to lead when we have the capabilities to fight for our democracy? Call senators and congressional leaders and also attend town hall meetings including peacefully protest! But also vote next year.
It’s not a monument. It’s a functioning hub of knowledge in a fairly underserved community that’s been in the works for a very long time. Chicago needs this space & I’m proud it’s in my home town. And its PRESIDENT Obama.
The Obama Library is more than a library, it’s a place for change and getting people involved with the project that’s been stalled for quite some time now.
He been telling us a shit load of times don’t only hope, vote among other issues before election. We need to come together and fight.
He should be focusing on his oath to uphold the constitution, including preserving Americans' civil rights right now, not building a museum on their history after Trump has rescinded them all.
Join AOC and Bernie, OK? Stop being a self-tribute band and create new material. You have a special position - please use it to fight for our lives and our country.
You made it possible for me to get health care after 15 yrs of not having insurance
My 1st visit confirm that "something was wrong" - I am doing ok now, but if you see Hillary Clinton, please tell her I owe her a debt of gratitude, bc while I had no care, my kids did via CHIP. THK U BOTH!
Today is the 15th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed. #thefelonguy administration is trying to destroy it. It is also #PresidentObama 's first day on Bluesky. He will get to discussing the rest of the crises we are currently undergoing, shortly.
The felon guy and his Republican cult WILL destroy it if Schumer isn't replaced. And if Obama can help retire Biden he has the capacity to use his voice now to retire Schumer. Yet... at this pivotal moment in history, he's bragging about his presidential center.
I get the question of whether or not this institution would ‘make it’ because of trumps barbarism, but there is no way that I’m just going to Concede by giving up all hope-I’m not going to Assume that trump is all-powerful-that’s what the dick wants and I’m not going to roll over in surrender.
did they promise to let you have your Center if you stayed quiet about the fascist Russian coup? speaking of which, why didn’t you shut Trump down in 2016? did our intelligence services really not know he was a Russian asset?
A wise mentor once told me, I would get involved in politics when it was in my backyard. By God, that woman was spot on. Voting AND reading go hand-in-hand. My grands WILL BE readers.
we don’t need a building !!! we need someone to fight this traitor!!!! Your being quiet means abandoning us!!! Do something to get this traitor out of the WH!!!
Democracy itself is at stake in your country.
This really is not the time to blow your own trumpet, however meritable the cause.
You need to speak out against what's happening.
Where IS the opposition?
I'll always remember Obama's speech at the 2004 DNC! After my 78 year old mother started to volunteer for him in 2008 it propelled me to get off my chair and do the same! I still get chills when I think of the night he was announced as our 44th President of our USA!
Remember that damn McConnell? I'm going to make sure he's a 1 term President..ha to him! And the hypocristy with the SCOTUS! I despise that man and blame him for TRUMP! I could care less what happens to him and have zero respect for the man!
With respect, this feels inadequate and out of step. Do you truly expect the ACA will survive the full-scale assault currently being waged on U.S. democracy? If you intend to speak what we need is for you to acknowledge that nothing that is happening right now is business as usual.
President Obama. I hope you’re ready for a third term when the regime passes the law to let Comrade Krasnov run again. Then you can take care of business with your total immunity for official acts. Thank you.
Setting aside yet another Constitutional violation -- It's not going to matter who runs without serious election reform and full paper audits. The system is rigged and oppressed.
Look at the data being uncovered about Russian tails manipulating US election results 🧵:
Thank you but I don’t need more proof. There is nothing or no one on this blessed earth that will ever convince me otherwise. This was the election that was stolen. The Coup succeeded. And there’s only one way we will get it back.
When the Obama Presidential Center
opens, the civilian drone victims
might get a small brass plate somewhere inside with no
specific information about any
of the people who died, just a tally.
I need to apologize to you Mr. President, I didn't appreciate you while you were in office and never voted for you. The reason is because I was wrapped up in Infowars type conspiracies and was brainwashed by right wing media. Looking back, you were amazing and I wish you were in office now lol
Trump never stopped campaigning for 10 years. His rallies gave a constant platform for his ugliest ideas
We need to do the same. Let's clear the benches and get every available person of good will and any public speaking abilities and let's get out there and speak.
Where will we be in a year? Will there be affordable healthcare? There is such an ugly reality weighing on us all that demands to be acknowledged. We need hope grounded in the present. This post feels like the past. It’s a past I deeply miss.
I'm grateful for the ACA that allows us to keep our college students covered so they can focus on their studies. I am also grateful that the ACA got rid of pre existing conditions.🙏
Will you highlight the war crimes Obama partook in? Will you highlight how Obama dismantled democracy to prevent President Bernie? Obama gave us Trump. He simply refused to give up the establishment.
Nope. Any former president, cabinet member, or military official that wants to speak out against the current administrations fascist dismantling of the greatest Democracy the world has known gets support. We can deal with past transgressions after we beat these Nazis.
Nope. O never attacked trans people, never closed USAID, never stop funding for cancer research, never eliminated DEI programs, never canceled security for political opponents, never threatened to annex Canada, never proposed a resort in Gaza, never hocked cars from the White House lawn, etc. fuck u
Obama set the stage for the fat ass orange idiot by being black. It gave the magats an open voice to show their bigotry and hatred. Btw, what flavor Kool-Aid did you drink?
The only way Obama set the stage for Trump was by being elected. Too many people did not like a black man to be president. Racism caused Trump. Not Obama
You insult Obama for going on vacation when he is retired but crickets that Trump who still has the job has played golf at his own club every week since taking office, costing the taxpayers millions which is going into his own pocket?
Dude, you are so out of your league and over your head it's ridiculous. And irony is clearly not your friend. You are a ranting clown and no one sane is going to take you seriously.
Run along now, grownups are talking and making plans to block you.
President Obama where are you? We the people need you to be with us, be the leader we believe you are & help lead the resistance. Your affordable care act will go down in ashes with the rest of democracy!
Dear Mr Obama,
I hope this center opens up next year. If it doesn't. What do you plan to do? We are already fighting for the highlights you say. Will you and the other president continue to sit back and say. They voted for this. What if WE didn't. Will y'all stand up for the old America?
Sir, I've always respected you and your Presidential Library is on my list of top things to see, but I haven't heard a full throated rally for democracy, or Democrats, coming from you. I wonder, are you checked out? Please sir, there is a time for decorum and there is a time for action.
Forever grateful this was passed and held. Now trying to keep the faith in Medicare and social security. Not easy. Sure doesn't help my blood pressure.
When my husband took a buyout (not really optional), the ACA covered both of us until he qualified for Medicare—but I needed my own ACA coverage for 3 more years. ACA also covered our daughter as she earned a masters degree and began her career. ACA kept our family healthy and secure.
Building a presidential library to highlight accomplishments is good, if those accomplishments are being expanded and built upon. If they're already history before the library opens… well, were they ever an accomplishment? Or were they just a temporary place filler, allowed to prematurely die?
An interesting perspective. If you build something- but it’s subsequently wilfully destroyed by third parties is it irrelevant?
In this case I don’t agree - it’s shown people what they CAN have. Maybe naive but I think they will go back. It may take time, but this nightmare won’t last forever
Comments
https://www.clccrul.org/blog/how-the-obama-cba-was-won
Seriously.
Let's say he went on some talk show, held some event and said what he thought. Do you think Trump voters, republicans who didn't vote for Harris Biden would care one wit about anything he has to say?
Don't you think that they already know what he'd think?
People have to believe that something is important!
To be TOLD about things!
Truly believe theres danger.
I don't think he ever really believed that Trump could or WOULD go as far as he has.
He sees this all as temporary
I think.
You know, his arc of progress is squggly line.
But there is no way Obama could convince those who voted for Trump that they did the wrong thing.
+ Obama would have very little effect on people who dont really remember him, know him as president, don't feel anything about him.
Honestly,
Most ppl arent plugged in.
A lot of non party affliliated ppl who voted for him twice, voted for Trump last time and this time.
Obama said PLENTY about how dangerous Trump was, but people believe what they believe for OTHER reasons that have nothing to do w Obama.
A false narrative has been created.
Biden put him in that position to prevent Trump from seeing justice, naively thinking Trump will return the favor.
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I'm so glad you've find your way to Bsky Sir!🙏
If you are going to make public comments, how can they not be focused on the EXISTENTIAL THREAT TO DEMOCRACY?
OK. Its not normal for a past prez to....blah blah blah.
Who cares? Dive in
https://www.logicallyfacts.com/en/fact-check/partly-true-obama-is-a-war-criminal-as-he-dropped-so-many-bombs-overseas
More damning articles are available
Amerikkka was a genocidal colonial project long before The Tangerine Turd metastasised
At least they can’t deny coverage anymore, but they sure can price you out of it.
Healthcare is still fundamentally broken.
A full single-payer system is necessary to step into the modern world.
I'd just say that he has standing to lead on a broader set of issues than ACA, and I'd like him and any other leader to find their voice in this troubled time.
We don't owe you or him a damn thing.
We all do need to show up now.
I just don’t think anyone can afford to sit this one out.
But I really appreciate your view and how thoughtful your reply is. Best wishes for sure :)
Thank you👍
Anyway, yes, I do realize ACA is law.
And BTW, I am fairly new to BlueSky too. 👍
Time for someone else to try and talk sense to your racist cousins and uncles making less than a 100k per year.
I had intended that for a different post. Sorry!
Please don't misread me. I think well of him.
He’s showing how significant political engagement is… it’s what made passing ACA possible against all odds.
We need to do same with ALL programs Musk, Trump & EVERY Repug is trying to GUT to give billionaires another $2T tax cut!!
What - in any of his posts - explicitly shows what you say? I don't see it in there.
It is more like any posts that a former prez would make about an accomplishment.
I dunno. Maybe you are right. Sincerely. But it doesn't look like he's dialed in to current affairs.
♥️🤍💙🇺🇲
https://www.npr.org/2022/05/21/1100386445/trumps-maga-is-marching-down-a-trail-blazed-by-the-tea-party
Where are you,
are you the opposition to Trump!?
NO ONE in Europe
can understand such patheticness!
#FollowMe
You cannot seriously be watching all this and thinking: "I don't want to make anybody mad by saying something..."
YOU MUST MEASURE THE PISS LEVEL OF YOUR SHOES FOR IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY. THREATS THE NATION FACES
IT CANNOT BE MERE WATER, IT MUST BE PISS. THE RESISTANCE MOVEMENT MUST KNOW THE MEASUREMENT IN ORDER TO PROCEED. FASCISM IS AT OUR DOOR MR PRESIDENT
March 24, 2017: STILL APPROVED
(Whoohooooooo!!!!) 👏👏👏👏🙌
Silence is complicity.
Condemn the gop.
Call the other ex presidents. Do a press conference. This is not business as usual.
Our story now.
https://bsky.app/profile/perri4health.bsky.social/post/3ljprvdp2xc2b
Meanwhile, I need to remind you that here at home we are struggling to resist a fascist takeover. Please actively support the struggle. You have privilege, prestige, and constitutional expertise. Please use them!
Silence is not restraint - it is tantamount to complicity or acquiescence to what is being done.
What will make you speak out against this?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/08/trump-former-presidents-criticism
That would give a whole State universal single-payer healthcare & provide an example to the other 49.
Don't just manage symptoms when you can cure the disease!
https://www.nyhcampaign.org/
That's the definition of "investment".
No leader who loved America's Constitution would engage with America's Hitler like that.
BAHAHAHAHA
Sit down please a thanks. 🙄👉🏼🗑️
The right's politicians and celebrities have no issue running their mouths. We need more of our left ones doing the same.
Adam Kissinger is a former house representative and he can speak just fine.
Obama gave Musk his first government contracts.
There would be no Musk today without Obama.
And Obama sidelined Bernie Sanders.
How disillusioned are you people to think President Obama has no power? Good fucking lord.
Whispering good things in the corner won't help champ.
From the UK
Supporting healthcare for all is a no brainer for such a rich nation.
I’m an editor. “Folks” is one of my pet peeves.
you abandoned Syria, Crimea and Donbas
to the rascists.
All that hope was mostly hot air.
No walk the walk.
ACA is great and all but honestly its anniversary is not the topical news of the day.
….Since with the new regime in charge, that will be a huge part of Obama’s legacy.
To lure the democracy haters out....
🤔
Even effective leaders like Obama need a break.
We as a society need to step it up big time and fight the preserve our democracy and our freedoms. Many people who have come and gone have done this in the past. It’s our turn now. ✌🏼
Demographic to do more!! Since they voted overwhelmingly for this 🤡
Obama is a private citizen!! Leave them alone
Hmmm…
Caught on in the 2010s. Want to venture a guess WHY that may be besides “Obama is a terrible?”
Gulluble voters ignored the warnings
I know you are briefed daily on our country. I’m sure you have to walk through raindrops when you speak.
Many of us have wanted to hear from you. Words of hope, encouragement…. ANY hint at how to steer the moment would be energizing🙏
Again, we'll see
Please follow him, everyone.
@barackobama.bsky.social
Welcome to Bluesky
Please don't forget to share
#throwbacks to when
we could laugh about politics
like in the heyday of SNL.
WTAF ARE YOU DOING??
WE NEED FIGHTERS
Rethink why you feel the need to say something so ridiculous
The rich need to stop profiting off the suffering of Americans.
* FBI LEB, July 2012 - "Psychopathy"
* "Without Conscience"
~Dr Robert Hare
I really think I would have zero medical debt if I had.
I worked 15 years surrounded by staff members and local leaders who repeated the lie. I have been careful of how I really feel.
and it looks like he is still trying.
I am so heartened that you are here with us. I’ve been heartsick by the harm being done to healthcare and medical research. The real time damage DOGE gamers & RFKJr. operatives are doing to HHS is stomach churning.The NIH is being gutted. We so need your leadership. 💔💙
I mean, will the Affordable Care Act even exist next year the way things are going??? Can you help?!
So weary of the blame game. How many times did leaders like Obama and Harris warn us? We heard his hate, lies and ignorance from his own mouth. We watched as he became a convicted felon, we witnessed January 6th, the list goes on. You can lead fools to water, but you can’t make them drink!
Thank you President Obama
How could USA have fallen so far from this ?
🙌🏼💙👏🏼
The ACA will cover you even when you’re shipped to an El Salvadoran prison camp (probably not tho)
I'm so disappointed.
No matter how much they screamed about him being a radical. He was just another centrist.
Plus he’s way better looking than the Orange menace.
...about basketball 😂
Ready. Set. Go
I mean, you were everywhere before the election warning us about Trump's threat to democracy.
Not anymore. Do you feel the threat has passed? Or are you more worried about your wealth and status?
Unless they believe they benefit from living under a Trump-Musk autocracy
They should be showing up at town halls and protests juxtaposing what Democratic administrations do vs. Republican admins.
AOC and Bernie are. Why can't they?
Now stop putting ignorant comments on President Obama’s new Blue Sky account.
Maybe we're not as concerned about the Obama Presidential Center as we are saving American democracy
You are literally waiting for him to all of a sudden crank it up a notch without listening to this vid. Ok dude.
President Obama is one of those people.
Dude
FFS
Do something about it and be a part of what needs to be changed.
Now please try to have a great rest of your day since you seem flustered. 😊👍
We're losing our democracy by the hour under the Trump administration
To be fair, you aren't alone are you?
Give us a clue eh?
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So, I can certainly understand his silence.
I've never had a paid 8 year long break, have you?
for current threats.
Or, will the word democracy be banned?
Say it with me class “they’re all the same.”
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"For the love of money" -The O'Jays
They served and they worked hard to help Harris and the people protest voted or stayed home.
T already threatened Michelle.
They're asking them to put their neck out.
They're not asking the white ex presidents.
He been telling us a shit load of times don’t only hope, vote among other issues before election. We need to come together and fight.
providing the foundation of corporate, for profit, capture of ACA
If the Obama Presidential Center opens next year.
My 1st visit confirm that "something was wrong" - I am doing ok now, but if you see Hillary Clinton, please tell her I owe her a debt of gratitude, bc while I had no care, my kids did via CHIP. THK U BOTH!
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It's as if you're completely disconnected from the sheer chaos rolling over our country (and the world).
Take your Presidential Center self aggrandizement to your big$ donor class, and leave the rest of us alone.🤷🏻♀️
He is tone deaf beyond belief.
This isn't the X Factor you apparently think it is.
It's business as usual.
In case you haven't noticed, nothing is usual.
😔
#traitortrump
This really is not the time to blow your own trumpet, however meritable the cause.
You need to speak out against what's happening.
Where IS the opposition?
I miss admiring our President!!!
Remember that damn McConnell? I'm going to make sure he's a 1 term President..ha to him! And the hypocristy with the SCOTUS! I despise that man and blame him for TRUMP! I could care less what happens to him and have zero respect for the man!
Why would anyone give a shit about your library?
JFC. Democracy is dying and you're talking about your legacy.
If you're not going to help save American citizens, then you should at least delete your post.
Look at the data being uncovered about Russian tails manipulating US election results 🧵:
opens, the civilian drone victims
might get a small brass plate somewhere inside with no
specific information about any
of the people who died, just a tally.
But probably not.
Don’t live in an echo chamber.
Even now.
We need to do the same. Let's clear the benches and get every available person of good will and any public speaking abilities and let's get out there and speak.
Keep a light on his insanity.
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Block the maga here
I didn't say he was Trump, I said he gave us Trump. Can you read?
Where’s your criticism of the white guy?
Run along now, grownups are talking and making plans to block you.
Thank You for all you've done for this country and Us, the People.
Will Your center have protections against the current sitting administration in case of any attempts on their part to keep your doors closed?
Cheers, stay safe and positively uplifted.
Sincerely,
Random Citizen
I hope this center opens up next year. If it doesn't. What do you plan to do? We are already fighting for the highlights you say. Will you and the other president continue to sit back and say. They voted for this. What if WE didn't. Will y'all stand up for the old America?
just one little thing....
In this case I don’t agree - it’s shown people what they CAN have. Maybe naive but I think they will go back. It may take time, but this nightmare won’t last forever