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ShazamIam

(2,892 posts)
Mon Aug 4, 2025, 01:34 PM Aug 4

Barbara Jordan's 1974 Watergate speech, link below, nt

Where she challenged Presidential power.

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ShazamIam

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2. We don't have a Barbara Jordan but we have the internet and so far the conservatives have not been able to
Mon Aug 4, 2025, 01:48 PM
Aug 4

shut up the liberal, democratic message. Radio and television messaging is corporate controlled and conservative.

Deuxcents

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4. I attended a Union Conference many years ago in Washington DC. Ms Jordan was a speaker that day
Mon Aug 4, 2025, 03:49 PM
Aug 4

I will never forget being absolutely rapt by her voice, her cadence, her powerful message. We were all in for an unforgettable moment and to tell ya the truth, I have never forgotten that feeling of empowerment she gave us. You could hear a pin drop..she commanded everyone’s attention and she got it! I think my friends and I didn’t stop talking about that experience for a long time. Watching this video brings back memories and wish to heaven she was still with us. What a treasure that we have these videos and thanks for posting

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