Carlos Santana wrote an open letter to President Obama

[olive]

Dearest Mr. President Obama,

I witnessed your speech last night. I am deeply inspired, encouraged and profoundly grateful for your words. Your consciousness soars with clarity and divine purpose. You articulated your views, subjects and comments with compassion. You made me feel how blessed we are to share life with your leadership. Even more than any other President I have witnessed (including JFK). Your words of spirit and global healing, unity and harmony for the betterment of the world….not just the USA. I pray for your continued safety for you and your family. Regarding Mr. Trump….I remember when I was a child living in Tijuana…I often crossed the border to visit the San Diego Zoo. I would hear loud screams and commotion in the distance. As I came closer to the sound, I noticed everyone was staring at an ape in a glass cage. The ape was staring back at the crowd that gathered. With an angry look of disgust, the ape defecated in his hand and threw it at the crowd. This is what I hear when Mr Trump speaks. He lacks consciousness as well as integrity. The Republicans and Mr Trump are selling hate and fear. That is the opposite of what our Country stands for. Let’s go forward with light and love into the future. Global Peace is within our grasp in this lifetime. Pull humanity up, take the high road and look at the aerial view. Peace on Earth now, not later.

With deep respect and admiration,
Carlos Santana

[louielouie2000]

I was starting to think I was the only person inspired by the president's words versus enraged by them. I'm glad to see his message got through to at least one other person as well. Be the change you hope to see in the world.

[becca]

Carlos is very inspirational to me!

[MoonSister75]

Great words, wonderful to read. The last thing the world needs now is a US government inciting more hatred and fear. Thanks for posting.

[olive]

Originally Posted by MoonSister75

Great words, wonderful to read. The last thing the world needs now is a US government inciting more hatred and fear. Thanks for posting.

true , unfortunately the the band of "poorly educated" love trump , we can only hope they are just showing up to see a reality star and are not registered to vote

[SisterNightroad]

I'm happy that there are still people in the world who don't want to be manipulated by fear and shallow words.

[iamnotafraid]

Originally Posted by olive

true , unfortunately the the band of "poorly educated" love trump , we can only hope they are just showing up to see a reality star and are not registered to vote

That's a pretty broad brush you're painting with there.

Not that it matters, but I'm not voting for Mr. Trump.
But I would never ever vote for Mrs. Clinton either.
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When I'm confused and don't know which way to go
on important issues of our time. The very first thing I
do is look to Rock stars and actors for their inherent
wisdom on such matters.

[olive]

Those are Trump's words not mine ..... but I have learned to agree with him on that ,and only that.