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Sharon's avatar

I don’t know but I feel so proud of you as if you were my family. I have been following for such a long time. You are just precious to me.

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Talia's avatar

I always feel the same way!! Whenever he posts that he is struggling and burnt out, I just want to hug him and make him his favorite comfort foods. And when it was his birthday party and he was sneaking away to post updates for us, I wanted to shoo him away and tell him to go have fun. Now, after reading his keynote address, I feel so much pride for him, in the same way I feel whenever my kids achieve their goals. He is absolutely precious. I would and will fight for him. This is the way we should be feeling about our leaders.

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Patricia Reed's avatar

Beautifully said! I feel the same way. He's "family" and, as such, we have his back and that includes his wife.

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Lois W. Halbert's avatar

He is FAB

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🚌💙Harshy💙🚌's avatar

I think that's what makes this really cool. I feel pride watching this. I didn't do anything and I don't know Aaron, but this is so amazing to see happen.

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Lois W. Halbert's avatar

It is amazing

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Hannah Latta's avatar

I feel the same way as if Aaron were my son. Rooting for him all the way!!!

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Donna P's avatar

💯I’m so glad you posted this as I feel the same!

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Heather Rauner's avatar

I think it is safe to say Aaron now has thousands of new cousins, aunties, sisters, moms, brothers, uncles, dads...well you get the point lol.

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Mary's avatar

He honestly does. It’s like having a family member who’s there for you during the worst moments and walks with you into the good ones, sharing in those too. He’s an amazing person!

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Cat Hair Magnet's avatar

Thought provoking and inspiring, Aaron, thank you! Your generation is truly changing the face of journalism!

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Janet Budreau's avatar

lol! I was going to say something similar. I feel like a proud aunt or something! It was wonderful and such a good and timely message!

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Deb!8's avatar

Nicely done, A!! Never thought of SM like that…. You’re so right! Keep up the hood fight!

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Lois W. Halbert's avatar

Me too and my husband follows also. Aaron is brilliant.

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Cecelia Reist's avatar

I was going to say the same thing!

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Claire Woody's avatar

Amazing speech Aaron, excellent address, very proud of you and your message 👏 ❤️

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Ginger Hickerson's avatar

Is there a course u could take to learn how to do a half decent TikTok to start, nd then build upon that with each new additional video, post, a how to, for those who r on social media posting everyday!!

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shelspenc's avatar

Great idea Ginger!

(I’d suggest Aaron do that but I guess he’s a little busy covering the hostile government takeover and all.)

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Lynn Arthur's avatar

https://www.hellosocialize.com/ this her website for actual courses.

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Lynn Arthur's avatar

Content creator and TikTok video instructor @themuthership is excellent. From soup to nuts, she’s got it covered. 😁

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Diane's avatar

Proud as punch by this excellent key note! It’s an honor to be one of your subscribers! 💪👏

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Maryann  Egbert's avatar

That was excellent Aaron. Your passion shines through like a welcome beacon for the truth and democracy.

Thank you for speaking to us. More importantly, thank you for speaking for us.

So very proud of you and all that you’re accomplishing.

Stand the line!

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Leslie Goodman-Malamuth's avatar

Mazel tov, Aaron Parnas, on delivering your first keynote address!

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CyndeeW's avatar

Do not give any attention to attacks. You are doing the right thing. You are intelligent and you are in a mission! Do not even give voice to their attacks my acknowledging them…that will bother them the most!

Congratulations on your progress and your success!

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Teri McCorkle's avatar

Utterly fantastic! Well written. On point. Well done!!!! Bravo!!

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Armaan Haroon's avatar

Proud of you. 👏🫂🎉

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Angelbuttercup85's avatar

Awesome....I'm proud of you!!

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AERussell's avatar

Love you, Aaron!! Continued success!! You are a gift to us as a voice of truth!! Keep going!!!💙💙💙

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Katrina Danner's avatar

Aaron, you did it !!! High fucking five, my guy !!!! Soon you'll be doing TED Talks and we're here for it. :D

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Gina Tabat Cardenas's avatar

I feel like hubby and myself know you personally. Always hearing “BREAKING NEWS” at our home. Thank you, you’re our news source

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Democracycbm's avatar

You did a wonderful job in communicating, speaking clearly and intelligently and getting your point across. You should be very proud. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

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Patricia's avatar

I'm on a road trip in Arizona at a restaurant stop watching your speech.

You did a fantastic job explaining what social media has allowed you to share with us all.

So very proud of you, congratulations!

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Cly0076's avatar

You killed it. Way to go. I’ve been following since your first posts on TikTok and then found you on Instagram when I closed TikTok and here on Substack. I’m so proud of you for following your passion. You have found your calling.

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aurora☀️'s avatar

We are all SO proud of you! Great job.

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