Quote:Former President Barack Obama will accept an award for ethics in government, the University of Illinois announced Thursday. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government is given out every year to honor “public officials who have made significant contributions to the understanding and practice of ethical behavior in public service.”

Obama will speak at the University of Illinois on Sept 7. According to a statement from Katie Hill, the communications director for the former president, Obama's acceptance speech will be centered around a message of hope for the future.

“He will echo his call to reject the rising strain of authoritarian politics and policies,“ Hill said. ”And he will preview arguments he’ll make this fall, specifically that Americans must not fall victim to our own apathy by refusing to do the most fundamental thing demanded of us as citizens: vote."

“President Obama believes the solution to our long-term challenges can be best addressed when we all fully participate in our democracy. His post-presidency is the next chapter in the cause of his life – bringing people together to change the world for the better,” she added.

(08-31-2018 05:36 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He could be sainted now that we’ve witnessed 2 years of dysfunction and amorality in contrast to his no drama/ squeaky clean White House.

(08-31-2018 05:36 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He could be sainted now that we’ve witnessed 2 years of dysfunction and amorality in contrast to his no drama/ squeaky clean White House.

(08-31-2018 06:37 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(08-31-2018 05:36 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He could be sainted now that we’ve witnessed 2 years of dysfunction and amorality in contrast to his no drama/ squeaky clean White House.

how is doubling the nat'l debt in 8 years not dysfunctional?

oh, I'm sorry....how are market indices doing over that insidious/intrepid widdle time frame within your widdle life??? did you have to go to work today???

you're easier than the ho' dog I'll dial up and bang later.....and I don't pay for her either....

(08-31-2018 05:36 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He could be sainted now that we’ve witnessed 2 years of dysfunction and amorality in contrast to his no drama/ squeaky clean White House.

(08-31-2018 05:36 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He could be sainted now that we’ve witnessed 2 years of dysfunction and amorality in contrast to his no drama/ squeaky clean White House.

(08-31-2018 06:56 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  There’s not one scintilla of evidence he deserves that....

(08-31-2018 06:56 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  There’s not one scintilla of evidence he deserves that....

(08-31-2018 07:10 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(08-31-2018 06:56 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  There’s not one scintilla of evidence he deserves that....

Nor a smidgeon.

(08-31-2018 05:36 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  He could be sainted now that we’ve witnessed 2 years of dysfunction and amorality in contrast to his no drama/ squeaky clean White House.

(08-31-2018 06:56 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  There’s not one scintilla of evidence he deserves that....

(08-31-2018 07:10 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  

(08-31-2018 06:56 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  There’s not one scintilla of evidence he deserves that....

Nor a smidgeon.

(08-31-2018 09:52 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(08-31-2018 06:56 PM)SoMs Eagle Wrote:  There’s not one scintilla of evidence he deserves that....

Obama or Mensa?