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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

Joe Biden promised to be the most supportive president in U.S. history with to the LGBTQ+ community. His first 48 hours as president have already shown his promises were real.

I have detested Donald J. Trump, or as I now prefer calling him, “Been-A-Dick Donald” or “Combover Caligula” for 4 decades. He grew up less than half a mile from my maternal grandparents’ house in Queens. I have known about his cheating, lying, hate, lawlessness and nastiness years before his entry into politics. I was thrilled and relieved when Joe Biden won the election in November and his win was finally confirmed Congress on January 6th.

What I wasn’t prepared for was my own emotional reaction to the inauguration of President Biden two days ago on January 20th. I wrote the following less than an hour after President Biden took his oath of office and I posted my comments on a large number of Facebook Groups I follow as well as sharing them with many friends. The reactions I have received have been astounding. I hit a nerve with many people who felt as I did and they thanked me for expressing my feelings in words. Here is what I wrote:

“ Having just watched the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris I feel so different right now than I felt yesterday. For the first time in over 4 years I feel hope in place of dread. I feel relief in place of fear. I feel that the United States has a future rather than everything good about us is in the past. We have a president who truly cares about our country and all of its people, not just what benefits him and his net worth. On the world stage we can once again be a respected partner rather than a self-aggrandizing laughing stock. For the first time in 4 years I can wake up each morning full of optimism instead of dispair.

John R. Selig

Dallas, TX

January 20, 2021 - 11:51 A.M. (Central Time)‘

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

I'm amazed at how quick and polished Biden is and how he engages with us throughout the day on what he's doing through videos and press conferences.

I got up this AM and turned on Progress XM at 6:00 AM and it was thrilling to hear Stephanie Miller play Dinah Washington's "What a Difference A Day Makes". It left a smile on my face and added an extra good vibe to my day.

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

President Biden is backing his promises 100% with results.

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

I am so energized now. It seems the walls of oppression are falling with the sea change that is upon us. It was a long horrible 4 years. Thank you Michelangelo for helping me keeping me sane and hopeful!...love ya !

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

My group “ Mama Bears “ that was founded by a group of moms with LGBTQ children, that propelled us to start a PFLAG chapter in our community , are over the moon! Finally we feel like as parents we can breathe easier for our children and LGBTQ people. I cried for 2 days and still feel quite emotional. It’s such a cathartic release to have human decency back in the White House!

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

As a gay man I'm so happy that we have a president who supports us.. Yeah for Biden..The childesh orange man who was against us didn't get his way...thanks to Biden..

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

That he made us- the LGBT community- a priority within the first 48 hours of his presidency is staggering in its impact and statement. Once again I am moved to tears from the changes this week!

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Jan 23, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

So I just finished listening to your show today. ( I know it’s late, 6:30 MT time) Absolutely without even a nano second thought should the Democrats back down to anything McConnell wants. Zero, zip, nada, no way. I don’t trust that monster as far as you could drop kick him. Dems need to stay focused and ignore anything republicans try to manipulate them into doing. DO NOT TRUST THE SLIMY REPUBLICANS!!!!!

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Jan 22, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

President Biden needed a lot of rest and naps to fix a monumental mess that he inherited! A good day for the LGBTQ community and for America! Maybe not so good for the haters but sorry not sorry.

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Jan 23, 2021Liked by Michelangelo Signorile

Now it needs the legislation to back it up

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So, I had a bizarre conversation with a person that I have in my life. She believes that pedophiles have infiltrated the public school system along with MAMBLA AND BAMIN. She thinks the curriculum encourages kindergarten teachers to teach students about Transgender and other sexual orientations. She is sick. How do I deal with this person? She is my granddaughter’s other grandma. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

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I know everything is worrying about blowback for getting rid of the filibuster. But a good way to prevent that at the minimum is to get more democratic lawmakers into congress in 2022!

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