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MBS

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26. Corey, I'm so sorry.
Sat Feb 7, 2015, 08:00 AM
Feb 2015

I don't have links to all his speeches handy (I've got some big deadlines to deal with right now and I can't spend a lot of time on other projects at the moment), but here are a few:
his commencement addresses to Yale and Boston College, in 2014, which have jokes, and comments of general inspiration, and are addressed to people about your age:
YALE class day, 2014


BOSTON COLLEGE commencement:
-video
(FYI, "Challenger" is BC's real-life eagle mascot, who was released and apparently just flew away when released during the ceremony)
-written transcript http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2014/05/226291.htm

The BC talk was especially personal and deep. I think you'll really like it.

Of all the things I value Kerry for, the attributes of his character that inspire me the most are these: his integrity, and his unwavering persistence in pursuit of things that matter . . . Nothing stops him from keeping up the good fight, for the environment, for peace, for our democracy.
Given the abysmal treatment he's always received from media cynics (who seem actually to FAULT him for having the guts to take on difficult tasks like Middle East peace and climate change, and more), Republican liars such as SBVTers, and even Democratic party operatives (don't get me started about how badly the Dem establishment has treated him , especially in 2004), I'm awestruck that he just keeps at it, day after day.
Sure, unlike you and me, he doesn't have financial worries. But that's the thing: if he were a weaker or lazier or more selfish or less committed person, he could have just quit the public arena long ago, to live a comfortable life.But instead, he continues to give 100%, to make the world a better place.
And here's the thing: he IS making a difference, against very steep odds.
As I deal with my own little problems, I draw inspiration from his persistence and idealism and integrity. If he can keep at it, year after year, so can I.
Hope these speeches help a little.

In the meantime, I do hope fervently that you can get some real-live practical help from your family and friends and neighbors, NOW.
You deserve it!
Now please keep us posted on how you're doing, OK?

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So sorry for your difficult circumstances, Corey. femmocrat Feb 2015 #1
I just linked to the same speech! salin Feb 2015 #3
Not from the campaign - but part a very courageous speech during the Vietnam War... salin Feb 2015 #2
I can't help with the speeches Lifelong Protester Feb 2015 #4
I will think on this and see if I can come up with anything but in the meantime btrflykng9 Feb 2015 #5
Oh Corey.... Im so sorry about your situation. .. mylye2222 Feb 2015 #6
Anyone remember the audio mash-up of "For What It's Worth"? MH1 Feb 2015 #7
I hope that things improve for you MH1 Feb 2015 #8
I'm so sorry for your loss and situation marym625 Feb 2015 #9
Kerry also inspired me gwheezie Feb 2015 #10
Wishing good things for you, Corey! closeupready Feb 2015 #11
I've always enjoyed this speech... KansDem Feb 2015 #12
Yes. And he also has a very accurate prononciation . mylye2222 Feb 2015 #14
those of us who have lived it angel823 Feb 2015 #13
Where are you living... YvonneCa Feb 2015 #15
Here's the recent WEF speech by... YvonneCa Feb 2015 #19
Corey... Sienna86 Feb 2015 #16
Corey, I remember when you joined! renate Feb 2015 #17
I am so sorry you are going through this. Terra Alta Feb 2015 #18
I just found out tonight I'm about to be homeless myself TorchTheWitch Feb 2015 #20
... what would happen if you just, sort of, didn't leave? renate Feb 2015 #21
it would have to go through formal eviction, but TorchTheWitch Feb 2015 #24
I Am Incredibly Grateful For The Out Pouring Of Support.... Corey_Baker08 Feb 2015 #22
You are warmly welcome Corey. mylye2222 Feb 2015 #23
I was in Indiana... YvonneCa Feb 2015 #25
Corey, I'm so sorry. MBS Feb 2015 #26
Update: I Would Like To Thank Everyone Who Replied, Your Kind Words & Personal Stories Have Been Enc Corey_Baker08 Feb 2015 #27
I'm glad you have a friend there... YvonneCa Feb 2015 #28
Hey Corey... YvonneCa Mar 2015 #29
what YvonneCa said. MBS Mar 2015 #30
I'm Hanging In There, Thanks For All The Support! Corey_Baker08 Mar 2015 #31
SO Glad... YvonneCa Mar 2015 #32
Nice analogy, YvonneCa. MBS Mar 2015 #33
:) YvonneCa Mar 2015 #34
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