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thenewgreen  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Obama's transgender ex-nanny outcast
I never suggested otherwise. I can't pretend to understand how difficult it must be.




Laurelai  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I did not mean to imply you were, sorry. I wish we lived in a world where it wouldn't be political suicide for the president of the united states to acknowledge and take care of the trans woman who helped raise him.
thenewgreen  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I agree, it's ridiculous! You should start a "thank you for helping raise our president fund" for her. I'll give.
Laurelai  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
lol
thenewgreen  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
who's kidding?
Laurelai  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I know you weren't kidding, the idea is novel.
thenewgreen  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
It'd pick up steam fast. If I was a journalist, I'd write about it. You could get some positive press for trans* issues and help a human being in need. Before doing something like this though you should always consider the unintended consequences. That said, if there are none, go for it!
Laurelai  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Well yes im just afraid any attempt to help this woman might just draw attention from the wrong people, so it would have to be well thought out to ensure it did real good.
thenewgreen  ·  4717 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Should you decide to do it, let me know and I'll be amongst the first donors.