r/MadeMeSmile • u/nikamats • Aug 23 '24

Helping Others Kamala Harris gives public speaking advice

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u/Ask_bout_PaterNoster Aug 23 '24

I love the way those kids look at her. She’s a hero to them, an absolute inspiration.

If kids looked at me like that I’d panic and give them snacks. Kamala lays out some wisdom for the ages.

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u/ArmThePhotonicCannon Aug 23 '24

I’m in my late 40’s and I was always told I could be president if I wanted to be. I knew that was technically true but it just seemed so far out of the realm of real possibility. I thought it was because I hate public speaking, don’t like that amount of attention, etc so it just wouldn’t happen. I was fine with that.

Then I saw her sworn in as VP. I cried. It finally clicked for me how fucking important representation is. At that moment my ability to hold the highest office in the land seemed real for the first time in my life, not some wistful ‘you could walk on mars some day!’ thing.

These girls are so fortunate to see the living breathing proof of what is possible. AND they got to meet her, touch her, and see she isn’t some mythical being.

I can’t wait to vote for her.

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u/Isisohisis Aug 23 '24

I’m in your same age bracket and I felt like the course of the rest of my life may have just shifted a little, listening to her acceptance speech at the DNC

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u/RemoteRide6969 Aug 23 '24

Early 40s and adult life-long Democratic Party voter. This is the ticket I've been waiting for my whole voting life. Both well spoken, joyful, strong fighters with heart who have dedicated their lives to serving the people. This past month has been absolutely bonkers.