To not have to wake up to read insane tweets, often attacking people, from my president on a daily basis is going to be such a relief. Let’s try to remember what acting presidential was like
Among other things, Trump has just insured that whether he wins or loses, large numbers of Americans will consider this election illegitimate. Faith in democratic institutions will likely fall further. Extremism and radicalism will rise.
10 Things #DonaldTrump could do (if he was normal): 1. Address the nation & urge calm. 2. Call for justice in #GeorgeFloyd’s murder. 3. call upon law enforcement to avoid targeting #media. 4. Plead with #Protesters to protest peaceably. 5. Remind #America what unites us together:
A leader doesn’t doesn’t look to criticize, a leader accepts criticism and learns. A leader doesn’t look for praise, a leader offers praise. A leader doesn’t ask for trust, a leader earns your trust. We all have those who need us to love them and lead them. Be a leader
Kobe Bryant didn't just have an iron will or unyielding confidence in himself. He believed he could bend the universe to his will.
And dammit, he often did. https://t.co/vhgkpMDXvq
Been crying on and off. Have a random thought about things we spoke about then laugh. Cry again. Then I tell myself tighten up, mamba was tough. Wipe my eyes. Cry again RIPKOBE
The question isn’t whether Solemaini was a bad guy. The questions are:
1. What are the likely consequences of his assassination?
2. Do you trust the Trump administration to have planned for those consequences and to manage what comes next?
Should professional athletes use their public profiles as a platform for #socialjustice issues & reform? Explore the recent controversy in #TakeAKnee with former @NFL player @Hawk, @NFLPA experts, @AlexanderLasry & others. Join us on April 30: https://t.co/CFjcKRmiIA