LOOKS LIKE WILLARD COULD USE 7 MILLION HITS OR AT LEAST 7 MILLION AUNT LUCYS! HE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST INVITED HIS PROCTOLOGIST..MAYBE HE KNOWS WHERE HIS TAX RETURNS ARE??
PARTY OF ONE?………….TOO DARNED FUNNY…MAKES MY EVENING…OF COURSE THAT’S SECOND TO …LET’S STAY TOGETHER! FRANKLY…EVERYTHING ON THIS PLANET IS SECOND TO ‘LET’S STAY TOGETHER!’…:)
I have an uneasy feeling that we should want Mitt to win as he has more problems that fit today’s situation as compared to Newt. Newt seems like he was pretty good at deflecting the Open Marriage question at the debate. Newt also is so mean spirited. Romney lies but doesn’t do it with conviction. I love PBO and may be feeling too protective of him to want him to be against Newt.
That’s a blow to all Quakers. I grew up a Quaker and my father would be appalled at Mitt. She looks so lonely. A Quaker with a bonnet would not be wearing jeans. We need more info Chips. Where was this at?
I returned to TOD and saw all the excitement and just as I posted the following, Chipsticks put up a new thread:
Um, beautiful dictator…um, um, I just want to report that I made my $7.00 contribution in honor of your seven million and more hits. (she says as she’s bowing and scraping out the door)
WE HAVE A CONSISTENTLY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZED PRESIDENT WHO HAS A DREAM FOR EQUALITY…SOMEONE WHO WALKS A MUCH HIGHER ROAD OVER THE SHALLOWNESS OF GREED AND SELF-CONSUMPTION THE GOP OBVIOUSLY IDOLIZES!
Lawmakers have reached a deal on a long-term funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that is likely to prevent shutdowns of the beleaguered agency for the foreseeable future, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said late Friday afternoon.
The FAA’s funding, contained in a short-term bill that lawmakers approved last fall, had been scheduled to run out Jan. 31. But Reid said in a statement released by his office that a compromise had been reached Friday on thorny labor provisions that have held up an agreement on a long-term measure for the better part of a year.
“I am pleased that we were able to resolve the major obstacles in a manner that protects American workers and clears the way for a long-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration,” Reid said. “While some issues remain, there is no reason we cannot resolve them in the coming days and avoid any risk of another FAA shutdown.”
Sorry if I don’t take your word for it, Harry. Last I checked, you’re still stuck with the same crazies in Congress willing to destroy the country before they see President Obama win on a policy issue.
I hope this is the case; I do not think we should ask FAA safety workers to work without pay and be expected to pay their own travel expenses while we go through an idiotic period of ‘no funding’ again. I DO NOT want the individuals responsible for the safety of our air travel worried about their financial security when they are supposed to be ensuring passenger safety.
It almost means satellite, instead of radar, which would save a lot of fuel for airlines, lower airfares for us!!!
Create lots of jobs building this new system!
If Romney wasn’t such an asshole, I’d feel bad for him. Sometimes he looks so pathetic trying to handle his lack of comfort in his own skin. I feel bad for people like that usually. However, he’s such an jerk that I am glad he’s having difficulty right now.
The president has to be having a good laugh with Michelle and their friends over this clip of him singing at the Apollo getting so much attention. It’s funny.
What I love about the clip of President Obama singing is that in less than one minute it totally blows away the notion that he does not connect with people. Who could watch that one minute and not have a smile on their face. It was so playful and fun. His smile and that cute little tilt of the head just made me melt.
Was this this event with Romney and SC guv? I saw a clip if Romney and his hair was all mussed up and his complexion was redden and the areas around his nose was either red and inflamed or he had wiped off his “makeup”.
Mittens looks like he’s had some “harrowing” days. or maybe he had the “24hour flu”
I noticed his complexion because I’m a microbiologist, so I tend to notice symptoms of possible infections
Who’s going to have a conversation with them if they’re just shouting at rope lines? This guy on Ed’s show is making no sense on this interview. Seems like all they want to do is agitate.
Yes singing for 54 seconds is definitely what is wrong with politics in our nation today.
On the other hand, history will record that Occupy Wall Street drum circles are what finally ended 30-plus years of wealth inequality and ushered in the restoration of Jeffersonian democracy and responsive representational government.
OWS is on its way to a milestone. With work and focus they have it in them to be less relevant than the Jon Stewart rally. Who knew that was possible with a movement that began with such promise.
Ha, this is a funny one. Remember this video from earlier this month:
Well, I posted a version of it on YouTube at the time (January 5, I think). I got it from an AOL-owned Patch site.
Now, that’s definitely a YouTube copyright infringement, no arguments at all about that.
But I got no complaints – until an hour ago! 15 days after the video was posted.
I assume it’s a standard YouTube warning to copyright ‘infringers’, it told me that the video had been “removed due to a copyright claim by AOL Inc. and Patch, Inc. on Jan 20, 2012”.
And then came the threat that The Obama Diary YouTube channel and all its videos would be deleted if I received two more ‘strikes’ – this is my first.
Again, no arguments AT ALL about me deserving the ‘strike’, it just seems kind of funny to me that AOL lodged their complaint, about a video that hardly anyone watched, and the threat to delete a pro-PBO YouTube channel that now has almost 4,000 subscribers, came on a day that my ‘President Obama sings Al Green’ video had over a million hits – last I saw it was 1,325,284. (The ‘Baby Whisperer’ video has 1,444,246 views, so Al Green is catching up, fast!).
Maybe they just never noticed the channel before today, so it could all be completely innocent.
The funniest part is that the AOL-owned Huffy Post used YouTube TOD’s PBO/Al Green video on their site …. ooops.
I heard something this morning about the justice department was cracking down on this type of thing but I think that was in regards to Mega……. something downloads.
Hiya Bob, our beloved Twitter king! Yeah, it’s just the timing that puzzles me, but, as I mentioned, it could just be that they only noticed the channel today. I’m not a fan of conspiracy theories, AT ALL, but I scratched my chin when I saw the warning …. 15 days after the McCain video was posted!
With greatness comes responsibility Chipsticks. This just means that “they” notice you now.
Congratulations on hitting the 7mil mark.
I made my $7.00 contribution.
Continued success for you have my undying support.
PRESS ON!
Newt wins SC and the Party of Lincoln can be declared officially dead. Whatever a truly conservative, credible opposition party to the Democratic Party will take quite awhile to emerge.
You are right about McCain. The Republican party has been in freefall every since Palin came on the scene throwing out red meat and racist statements. I will never forget those folks showing up at her rallys with monkey dolls and guns hanging from their sides and they did not denounce it. Hence the tea party.
Oh SNAP! Rachel just killed Romney with showing that interview today with Mitt Romney on the Laura Ingram radio show. Mittens is an idiot…he just gave us a gift in a pretty bow by acknowledging that the economy is getting better – which is the TRUTH (according to Romney)!
Interchanges like this reveal that one reason we’re as stuck as we are is that one side is clearly uninterested in compromise – in working together to solve problems. But instead of saying that, they obfuscate, in this case accusing the other side of partisan inflexibility. To me, it’s a trenchant example, because the senator’s claims are so clearly wrong.
It’s easy and tempting to get disgusted with such exchanges, throw up your hands in despair, and give up on the whole process. But that’s exactly what the obfuscators want you to do. I say we piss them off and pay attention.
To get what Jared Bernstein was talking about here, it was an interview with Pat Toomey….the Senator from PA. Just a short read….but enlightening.
By WTFRemixer! FireWorks! That’s adorable, Chips..we get it twice and I must say this is only the 3rd time I’ve seen it. The original youtube, yours, and this guy’s. I guess my reaction would require a tiny naughty mat for me too. 😳
Ah crikey Cha, the naughty mat company started pleading for mercy some time last night – when I put in an order for 36 million they put down the phone 😆
I wonder who else felt a starbust from that video Remix of POTUS singing Al Green’s song? And of course, the original version of his video as well? Chips, I need a naughty mat really really bad. 😳 But I heard you’re all out. 😦
I especially like this poster’s comment about Newt:
Republicans like Gingrich project so strongly that if you stuck a DVD up his ass and pointed him at the night sky, the rest of us could watch the movie on the moon.
Thanks CollegeKay, I am super busy with work I will be back in full force soon. I will try to follow your directions & hopefully it will workout. I can’t imagine myself having my President’s voice as my ring tone. If it fails I will have permanent residence on TOD YouTube because I can’t have enough of this clip.
I’m sure most of us have seen Colbert’s epic “performance” on Morning Joe this morning, but if ya didn’t hear is a highlight reel from TPM. It truly was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and watch the whole segment if you can find it. The way Colbert had the whole lot of ’em in stitches and discombobulated and “Dick” Halperin, Mika, Joe et al trying to ask “serious” questions of Colbert was hilarious.
I wouldn’t worry about the Sunday shows, they are tailored to favor and carry water for the Republicans, especially David Gregory. I’d pay attention to the pressers that are available via CSPAN, Democrats website, DNC website, etc etc, where they are free to speak without being muzzled by the Republican MSM.
Omg, Chips! I’m a bit tardy for the party but congrats on the 7 million mark! You are totally awesome and this site is a sanity saver. You keep hope alive every single fricking day! Much, much love, chica! 🙂
Wow, I was worried she was going to fall off the deep end. I hope this is just a bit of temporary insanity. But then again, she’s hanging out with Cenk at Current. ARGH.
Today was a great day – so many laughs , so little time 🙂
Although the President’s visit to Moneygall will rank as one of the best times i’ve had on TOD!
Well, according to the numbers on the Youtube search (not the video, for some reason, that number is lower…)
“Pres Obama sing Al Green” has even more views than “Oh Baby” I also noticed that a lot of accounts were “cancelled” that were available on the zillion other times that I watched that video.
PJ, that would mean he would be basically 1-3. Lost to a sweater vest wearing homophobe AND an apparent swinger. Edgar Allan Poe couldn’t write this shi#
Congratultions Chips for the 7,000,000 hit. I will make my $7.00 donation before the night is over. Thank you for the remix video.
Thank you guys for the kind words. It was an honor and pleasure to share this wonderful experience with you. I forgot to mentioned that the audience did not want to stop chanting FOUR MORE YEARS! And when we finally did, a woman voice shouted, “thank you, Mr. President.”and he replied, “No, thank you.”
My heart sank and I was just taken away with his humility. He said it. He meant it. You really felt it.
It was pure, honesty that came from the most grateful part of his heart. There was a connection that was of mutual respect. And a part of me felt that this is going to take lot of positive energy force to win this election. We must keep this momentum going even after 2016. We will win this not by power, nor by might. But by the will of God and His people who believe in truth, love and freedom for all. Good night, all.
What a wonderful week! Thanks again, Chips for all of your hard work and dedication to this blog. I hope that we all will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face. Until then, the spirit connects and is all that matters.
Thank YOU LDS, you made me feel like I was there. I’m just thrilled for you that you were there last night, what a completely lovely occasion. Thanks again LDS.
Thank you so much! Reading your account was the next best thing to being there. Especially loved the comments about your sister; I’m sure she was with you in spirit. Thank you once again!
Thanks SO much for letting us know how your wonderful night with PBO went! Thank you, meta for the link! I missed this earlier….what a special moment that was…and the entire world is now sharing a few moments of what that was like! All of us here were thinking of you being there with him:) When we heard our suave President sing…well, naughty mats for all.Chips better order new ones…we’ll be getting more company here soon 🙂 Hugs to you, LDS. We have work to do!
I see there is a terrific new teeshirt on at the Store… Change Is….. Very nice graphic of PBO, with a list of many of the changes he has effected since 2009. I apologize I have no idea how to link…
Thank you for linking it, Chips…. I am deeply moved by the comments from LDS just above, how much PBO works each and every day to bring us together. We all know it, we all cannot fathom how others do not simply SEE or feel it…. But unity, oneness, that we are all children of the One God, and in our understanding and application of that knowledge, we WILL see the Promised Land, not one at a time, but all of us ~ together, right here on Earth. That is God’s dream for us.
I swear I heard John King on CNN today saying that there is a internal fight in the Romney camp on whether or not Romney needs to show tax returns.
John King said something about the problem being that Romney is a pretty “private” fellow and that having to release tax return amounts to an invasion of his privacy???
Really Romney, Really??? If you are running for President, unfortunately, you have no privacy!!!
Hell if elected President…you have no privacy.
The fact that they even have to debate this does not bode well for Romney.
If there is nothing in the tax return then release them for Christ’s sake.
I really can’t get over Romney’s answer to John King about his father having released his taxes for 12 years….
I mean how do you NOT have an answer for something that EVERYONE is talking about????
I rarely read Clive Crook, but I totally agree with this blog post of his.
But my own main thought during the debate was to wonder, not for the first time, why Romney even wants to be president. You couldn’t call him a natural politician. The others up there all seemed to belong. There’s nowhere else they’d rather be. Give them an audience and they’ll set the world to rights. But this supposedly new, improved, campaign-polished Romney is still so unconfident, uncomfortable, stammering and inarticulate, you actually feel embarrassed for the guy. He tries to make a virtue of the fact that he isn’t a professional politician–despite his pathological longing to succeed in that line of work–and promptly screws that up too. Did I hear him say he’s “from the streets”? From the streets? …
Yeah, everybody’s will come away with the Newt’s comeback again, but the above is really Romney’s problem.
Not to get all psychological, but Romney seems to me to be running for POTUS 1)cause his father did and was unsuccessful 2) cause he’s supposed??? 3)cause he really “hates” Obama???
Number 1, is probably the biggest reason if you ask me.
It’s an arrogance thing. I mean did you see the smirk that he gave when King asked him would he follow in his father’s footsteps…and he said Maybe. We are not talking about some abstract person you didn’t know…this is your father. To be so flippant about a question like that would make me ashamed of being his sister/brother/relative. First class A-hole. No one cares how wealthy you are…what we do care about is who you will look out for when you are president.
Romney’s plan would raise taxes on the poor, barely give a break to the middle class, and give a huge break to the wealthy.
So, excuse me, if I as a poor person would rather eat nails and drink Clorox bleach than listen to you attempt to identify with me and/or ask me for my vote.
IMO Willard wants to be president because he is acquisitive. It wouldn’t surprise me at all that he wants to be in a position to control the laws that governs his money, so that he and his peers can fix things for their own benefit. His disregard of the Bain victims’ livelihood while he reined in millions speaks for itself. As I remarked earlier today, Willard thinks primarily of Willard and the very rich. Fortunately he can’t get to the CIC position without our votes, so he’s holding his nose and wading in, and promising whatever he feels will hold us off until he does get in. There is not one glimmer of community service or patriotism leaked from Willard R’s person to date!
I mean did you see the smirk that he gave when King asked him would he follow in his father’s footsteps…and he said Maybe.
He was trying to mimic Noot’s attitude, which got cheers. Romney’s problem is he hasn’t quite learned how to be himself. He’s too busy trying to be what he thinks others want to see.
Yet he has the nerve to talk about the president “leading from behind”. Asshole.
His parents were US citizens, That’s all that really matter. John “Gramps” McCain was born in the Panama Canal, but both of his parents were US citizens.
McCain was born in the canal zone, to an active duty military person, on a US Base, therefore, a “citizen”; however, there was a question as to whether or not he was a “natural Born citizen.” In April 2008, the Senate pass a non-binding resolution declaring him eligible for the presidency.
same reason baby bush ran–just to show daddy what a big boy he is. these repugs can’t make it clearer that they’ve no interest in promoting the wellbeing of the nation. they’re just in it for the personal perks.
Roemer is playing such a cynical game. Talk about getting politics out of money – that’s his big talking point. However, his real focus is on things like reducing regulations and typical Repub crap like that.
All these crazy RW idiots given endless air time on left-leaning shows as if there are absolutely no interesting Democrats to talk to. It also sounds like the same guests are on every show week after week, like a constant echo chamber. New blood, fresh faces, different ideas, PLEASE.
This is a talking point only; they need to drop this, because there is no politician who can win anything if they decide to go down this “money ut of politics” slippery slope. Buddy Romer is becoming Bernie Sanders, although Sanders mean well but he repeats himself over and over and over.
When I look at what is on the GOP side running for President, I am so thankful we have President Obama. That we have First Lady Michelle, Malia, Sasha, and Bo. None of those other can compare to our First Family.
Funny you said this anniebella. I was just over on you tube reading comments from a conservative that posted a video of the President signing and he wrote:
“Believe me, I don’t like it any better than you, but it’s true. Style wins out over substance. Our Conservative candidates can’t compete with this kind of charm. I mean, I could, but quite frankly, I have no interest anymore. Winning the White House from Obama would be like winning Pamela Anderson from Tommy Lee. Thanks, but no thanks.”
Chips – A friend of mine in Florida just emailed a version of the President’s appearance at the Apollo to me. Her version on YouTube was uploaded by the Associated Press. Thought you’d chuckle hearing that the AP’s version only has about 200K+ hits!
That statement from the conservative just bleeds jealousy and envy. Good! They’ve got nothing, and they know it. So…..they’ll say “We don’t want it now. We’ll wait until 2016 when we can REALLY do something.”….or some such rationalization.
I know intellectually that Republicans are filled with bigotry and hatred, but thought they’d keep it hidden….be a bit subtle about it…..Boy was I wrong on that idea! I truly never thought they’d be as blatant and flagrant as Newt and those people in S.C. They all might as well be wearing white robes with hoods and burning crosses…..I HOPE this behavior wakes up Americans of good will. This kind of behavior and talk has NO place in America. I am ashamed to say it, but I see that the people involved are basically in my age group and racial group. Truly disgusting! I’m thankful for the young people. They can teach us a whole lot. The college students I teach are so different from that group!
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
This is hilarious.
Thanks Chips 😀 😀
THAT’S PROBABLY WILLARD’S AUNT LUCY!
Hahahahahahahahaha. So funny. 😆
LOOKS LIKE WILLARD COULD USE 7 MILLION HITS OR AT LEAST 7 MILLION AUNT LUCYS! HE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST INVITED HIS PROCTOLOGIST..MAYBE HE KNOWS WHERE HIS TAX RETURNS ARE??
😆
heh heh heh. Stephen Colbert had over 4,000 at his fake campaign rally today. Poor Mittens.
Ouch!
PARTY OF ONE?………….TOO DARNED FUNNY…MAKES MY EVENING…OF COURSE THAT’S SECOND TO …LET’S STAY TOGETHER! FRANKLY…EVERYTHING ON THIS PLANET IS SECOND TO ‘LET’S STAY TOGETHER!’…:)
linky? Would love to see a picture of the 4K at Colbert’s rally compared to this poor soul waiting for Willard.
Rev Al reported it on his show.
Colbert – Cain Mania!!! LOVE THIS!!! VOTE CAIN! VOTE CAIN!
Where did this pic come from? Oh my goodness just much too funny…Willard-mania!
Must’ve been sitting there wondering if he was in the right place.
A he? I thought it was a she in a pilgrim hat.
PLEASE NOTE…PILGRIM PURSE!
May I rejoin this Par~Tay? Chipsticks! Ca-ching! What a day!
OMG, this is to funny. Did Colbert really have 4k at his rally?
Chgo Trib had a reporter there, he reported 5000.
Something tells me that from now on whenever our President goes to a rally folks will try to get him to sing a note or two!
I was thinking maybe he could sing his speeches, and then they would get widespread coverage for a change.
Maybe Stevie, or Smokey, or the Boss could write a little tune he can sing at each stop.
The Obama Anthem 🙂
That photo is probably the funniest thing I’ve seen all day!
I have an uneasy feeling that we should want Mitt to win as he has more problems that fit today’s situation as compared to Newt. Newt seems like he was pretty good at deflecting the Open Marriage question at the debate. Newt also is so mean spirited. Romney lies but doesn’t do it with conviction. I love PBO and may be feeling too protective of him to want him to be against Newt.
Wonder if this lonely attendee is thinking it’s about her, or if it’s about the Myth? It’s pretty sad, really, but speaks of truth in high volume!
IS TAHT A REAL CAPTION?!
She looks like a Quaker!
That’s a blow to all Quakers. I grew up a Quaker and my father would be appalled at Mitt. She looks so lonely. A Quaker with a bonnet would not be wearing jeans. We need more info Chips. Where was this at?
This was an encouraging piece of news
Former Kidnap Victim Elizabeth Smart Engaged to Marry
http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2012/01/20/us/20reuters-usa-smart.html?_r=1&hp
I hope she finds complete happiness
Me, too:) She deserves all the happiness that life can possibly have. Good for her.
So glad to see her able to enjoy her life!
I returned to TOD and saw all the excitement and just as I posted the following, Chipsticks put up a new thread:
Um, beautiful dictator…um, um, I just want to report that I made my $7.00 contribution in honor of your seven million and more hits. (she says as she’s bowing and scraping out the door)
LOL -That’s pretty funny! I had this image of Chipsticks using “Stewie”s voice from “Family Guy” 🙂
Are you for real? Hahahahahahahhahahahahah…WTH? I know it can all begin with YOU, but this is ridiculous!!! OH hell no!
🙂 🙂 😕 😀 😯
Flashback — 7 years ago
oops
I wish he would talk like that in front of O’Reilly and watch BillO’s head explode.
Keep in mind, he was a STATE SENATOR when he gave that interview with Sean Combs. Wow…..
Still saying the same things. Imagine that… A MAN OF HIS WORD!
WE HAVE A CONSISTENTLY, COMMUNITY ORGANIZED PRESIDENT WHO HAS A DREAM FOR EQUALITY…SOMEONE WHO WALKS A MUCH HIGHER ROAD OVER THE SHALLOWNESS OF GREED AND SELF-CONSUMPTION THE GOP OBVIOUSLY IDOLIZES!
That was amazing! I have a lot of respect for Sean Combs.
The evangelical dilemma in South Carolina: adulterer or Mormon?
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/evangelical-dilemma-south-carolina-adulterer-mormon-192225610.html
Which one can they “excuse” away?
THEY ARE OUT FOR BLOOD AS I SAID LAST NIGHT…SOMEONE WHO FIGHTS DIRTY…IT’S NOT MITTENS!
Lawmakers have reached a deal on a long-term funding bill for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that is likely to prevent shutdowns of the beleaguered agency for the foreseeable future, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said late Friday afternoon.
The FAA’s funding, contained in a short-term bill that lawmakers approved last fall, had been scheduled to run out Jan. 31. But Reid said in a statement released by his office that a compromise had been reached Friday on thorny labor provisions that have held up an agreement on a long-term measure for the better part of a year.
“I am pleased that we were able to resolve the major obstacles in a manner that protects American workers and clears the way for a long-term extension of the Federal Aviation Administration,” Reid said. “While some issues remain, there is no reason we cannot resolve them in the coming days and avoid any risk of another FAA shutdown.”
http://thehill.com/blogs/transportation-report/aviation/205515-lawmakers-reach-deal-to-clear-long-term-faa-funding-for-take-off
Good stuff!
Sorry if I don’t take your word for it, Harry. Last I checked, you’re still stuck with the same crazies in Congress willing to destroy the country before they see President Obama win on a policy issue.
I hope this is the case; I do not think we should ask FAA safety workers to work without pay and be expected to pay their own travel expenses while we go through an idiotic period of ‘no funding’ again. I DO NOT want the individuals responsible for the safety of our air travel worried about their financial security when they are supposed to be ensuring passenger safety.
It almost means satellite, instead of radar, which would save a lot of fuel for airlines, lower airfares for us!!!
Create lots of jobs building this new system!
If Romney wasn’t such an asshole, I’d feel bad for him. Sometimes he looks so pathetic trying to handle his lack of comfort in his own skin. I feel bad for people like that usually. However, he’s such an jerk that I am glad he’s having difficulty right now.
The president has to be having a good laugh with Michelle and their friends over this clip of him singing at the Apollo getting so much attention. It’s funny.
What I love about the clip of President Obama singing is that in less than one minute it totally blows away the notion that he does not connect with people. Who could watch that one minute and not have a smile on their face. It was so playful and fun. His smile and that cute little tilt of the head just made me melt.
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, the tilt of the head, he’s a cutie 🙂
It blows tweety and andrea mitchell’s corporatemedia meme right out the stratosphere and shows them up as the morons they are.
I am sure Sasha and Malia are at the dinner table teasing and laughing at him.
I imagine he has been singing to them all their lives! He is such a good Daddy!
Steve benign is on eds show right now!
Steve Benen.
nenign is fine. 🙂
Chipstick here is a video of Robert Redford thank President obama on the keystone decision. he also goes after big oil. http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/01/keystone-xl-robert-redford-thanks-obama-for-rejecting-pipeline-clinton-wont-testify/#.TxoGQY5U
In other Gingrich news – Faux News says “Newt Gingrich’s three marriages mean he might make a strong president — really. ” I am not making this up. Read it here: http://andrewsullivan.thedailybeast.com/2012/01/from-the-annals-of-chutzpah-2.html :p
Dr? Keith Ablow. Enough said.
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ((((((CHIPS))))) CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!
We love you Chips…I am so thrilled and so…so…so happy for you…I don’t know how to act..I feel like a million bucks!!!
Dedicated to you… dearest one:-)
much love to all Tod’s Family
R&B singer Al Green reportedly approves of President Obama’s rendition of his song “Let’s Stay Together.”
“He nailed it,” Green told TMZ on Friday.
The president sang a brief part of the song Thursday at a fundraiser held at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater.
The singer also told the website he thought Mr. Obama’s snippet was “terrific” and that he was “thrilled that the president even mentioned my name.” http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31749_162-57363074-10391698/al-green-president-obama-nailed-my-song/
Was this this event with Romney and SC guv? I saw a clip if Romney and his hair was all mussed up and his complexion was redden and the areas around his nose was either red and inflamed or he had wiped off his “makeup”.
Mittens looks like he’s had some “harrowing” days. or maybe he had the “24hour flu”
I noticed his complexion because I’m a microbiologist, so I tend to notice symptoms of possible infections
It’s just the ugly inside making itself visible.
i’m sorry. But this is how absolutely, off the deep end, fu***** STUPID these idiots are!!!!
http://www.angryblacklady.com/2012/01/20/oklahoma-seeks-to-outlaw-food-made-from-aborted-fetuses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oklahoma-seeks-to-outlaw-food-made-from-aborted-fetuses
I don’t even have to read the article to smack my head on the desk. They’ve watched “Soylent Green” too many times.
Now that is one of the most bizarre things I have seen; I am almost afraid to ask what made someone think they needed a bill like that ….
Turns out this is a hoax y’all. ABL updated her post to reflect that.
It appears to be a hoax, but the comments are well worth reading. They are hilarious!!!
I’m so tired of OWS protesters screaming and shouting at people, to be honest.
Me too.
Who’s going to have a conversation with them if they’re just shouting at rope lines? This guy on Ed’s show is making no sense on this interview. Seems like all they want to do is agitate.
They’ve become a mirror image of the Tea Party.
What about that fool that was on before the OWS protester, saying the President singing is what is wrong with politics today? He is Dyllans friend?
Yes singing for 54 seconds is definitely what is wrong with politics in our nation today.
On the other hand, history will record that Occupy Wall Street drum circles are what finally ended 30-plus years of wealth inequality and ushered in the restoration of Jeffersonian democracy and responsive representational government.
OWS is on its way to a milestone. With work and focus they have it in them to be less relevant than the Jon Stewart rally. Who knew that was possible with a movement that began with such promise.
“Yes singing for 54 seconds is definitely what is wrong with politics in our nation today. ”
Absolutely FireUpInCa, those 54 seconds destroyed Amurika. 😆
OUCH!!
Jovie that guy wasn’t in favor of the President singing, was he? He sound so stupid, really.
That guy, not the President.
They’re out in force here tonight in SF, stopping traffic in the very dense area of the financial district.
THISSSSSS
Ha, this is a funny one. Remember this video from earlier this month:
Well, I posted a version of it on YouTube at the time (January 5, I think). I got it from an AOL-owned Patch site.
Now, that’s definitely a YouTube copyright infringement, no arguments at all about that.
But I got no complaints – until an hour ago! 15 days after the video was posted.
I assume it’s a standard YouTube warning to copyright ‘infringers’, it told me that the video had been “removed due to a copyright claim by AOL Inc. and Patch, Inc. on Jan 20, 2012”.
And then came the threat that The Obama Diary YouTube channel and all its videos would be deleted if I received two more ‘strikes’ – this is my first.
Again, no arguments AT ALL about me deserving the ‘strike’, it just seems kind of funny to me that AOL lodged their complaint, about a video that hardly anyone watched, and the threat to delete a pro-PBO YouTube channel that now has almost 4,000 subscribers, came on a day that my ‘President Obama sings Al Green’ video had over a million hits – last I saw it was 1,325,284. (The ‘Baby Whisperer’ video has 1,444,246 views, so Al Green is catching up, fast!).
Maybe they just never noticed the channel before today, so it could all be completely innocent.
The funniest part is that the AOL-owned Huffy Post used YouTube TOD’s PBO/Al Green video on their site …. ooops.
Wow. Very interesting.
I heard something this morning about the justice department was cracking down on this type of thing but I think that was in regards to Mega……. something downloads.
Yep they shut down megaupload.
Thx CK.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46076072/ns/business-small_business/#.TxohlKXlPeg Did you SEE this guy? Yikes!
OMG, this guy is something else.
Yup!
Interesting timing, Chipsticks. Might want to query them about it, gently 🙂
And, Congratulations on the 7 Million!!!
Yes We Can … DO More Together – We Must!
Hiya Bob, our beloved Twitter king! Yeah, it’s just the timing that puzzles me, but, as I mentioned, it could just be that they only noticed the channel today. I’m not a fan of conspiracy theories, AT ALL, but I scratched my chin when I saw the warning …. 15 days after the McCain video was posted!
Wow, Chips. It is funny it took them this long to figure this out. You are our fearless leader, we support you thru thick and thin!
Oh crikey Marilyn, I’m not fearless at all, and if you followed my lead you’d end up in a ditch! 😳
With greatness comes responsibility Chipsticks. This just means that “they” notice you now.
Congratulations on hitting the 7mil mark.
I made my $7.00 contribution.
Continued success for you have my undying support.
PRESS ON!
Big brother was started watching. — — — Cue Twilight Zone music….
This why sopa and pipa had to be stopped. This ‘copyright’ business had reached the ridiculous levels.
Newt wins SC and the Party of Lincoln can be declared officially dead. Whatever a truly conservative, credible opposition party to the Democratic Party will take quite awhile to emerge.
#PRESSON
You are right about McCain. The Republican party has been in freefall every since Palin came on the scene throwing out red meat and racist statements. I will never forget those folks showing up at her rallys with monkey dolls and guns hanging from their sides and they did not denounce it. Hence the tea party.
The GOP voters are following them right off a Cliff, like a Lemming!
lol @ The funniest part is that the AOL-owned Huffy Post used YouTube TOD’s PBO/Al Green video on their site …. ooops.
Jennifer Granholm is on bill maher show!
I like Jennifer Granholm 🙂
Oh SNAP! Rachel just killed Romney with showing that interview today with Mitt Romney on the Laura Ingram radio show. Mittens is an idiot…he just gave us a gift in a pretty bow by acknowledging that the economy is getting better – which is the TRUTH (according to Romney)!
Don’t worry, vero, he’ll change that statement by tomorrow.
Or he’ll steal Santorum’s statement, which is that the ecomony is improving because a Republican will win the Presidency in November.
I saw that. Another unforced error, he is a gaffe machine!
At least for once he says something true.
He meant to say the economy was getting blah!
Randi Rhodes and Daily Kos has the same video that was made by Chips on their websites. Great Job Chips.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/blogs/national-affairs/how-solutions-get-blocked-and-whos-blocking-them-20120118
Interchanges like this reveal that one reason we’re as stuck as we are is that one side is clearly uninterested in compromise – in working together to solve problems. But instead of saying that, they obfuscate, in this case accusing the other side of partisan inflexibility. To me, it’s a trenchant example, because the senator’s claims are so clearly wrong.
It’s easy and tempting to get disgusted with such exchanges, throw up your hands in despair, and give up on the whole process. But that’s exactly what the obfuscators want you to do. I say we piss them off and pay attention.
To get what Jared Bernstein was talking about here, it was an interview with Pat Toomey….the Senator from PA. Just a short read….but enlightening.
UGH….. O’m sorry to have to admit that Pat Toomey is my senator.
It’s ok, isonprize…..I have 2 crappy Senators 🙂 McCain and Kyl. I’d just like to apologize to America for “those two!” AH!
Yep. And Quayle’s my Rep.
Top that. (gag)
This fella on YouTube just sent me a link to his version of PBO/Al Green – love it!!!!!
That was cute.
You inspired this guy to take it “higher”.
It’s good, but the original remix is where he got his inspiration.
YES.WE.CAN
TOGETHER
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
Cool!
By WTFRemixer! FireWorks! That’s adorable, Chips..we get it twice and I must say this is only the 3rd time I’ve seen it. The original youtube, yours, and this guy’s. I guess my reaction would require a tiny naughty mat for me too. 😳
Ah crikey Cha, the naughty mat company started pleading for mercy some time last night – when I put in an order for 36 million they put down the phone 😆
Hahahahaha! Good one Chipsticks!
OMG Chips….love it and I love this blog. You are the best!
Absolutely marvelous!
I wonder who else felt a starbust from that video Remix of POTUS singing Al Green’s song? And of course, the original version of his video as well? Chips, I need a naughty mat really really bad. 😳 But I heard you’re all out. 😦
Awwwwwww!!!!!…I bet Michelle was teasing him all day…..heheheheh toooooooooooooo cute…Love him
thanks Chips
Yep, you gotta love him, he’s a fun person, along with lots of other GREAT attributes. He’s our beloved President 🙂 🙂
http://www.salon.com/2012/01/20/the_power_of_conservative_victimhood/singleton/ THIS hits the nail on the head:)
I especially like this poster’s comment about Newt:
Republicans like Gingrich project so strongly that if you stuck a DVD up his ass and pointed him at the night sky, the rest of us could watch the movie on the moon.
Yes. Newt thinks VERY HIGHLY of himself:)
Congrats Chips on all the milestones you achieved today. Does anyone know how or if I can make PBO’s song as my ring tone?
Thank you so much Me4O!!!!!
M4O where you have been?! To answer your question, download the youtube video first — turn it into an mp3 file using this site:
flv2mp3.com
Then take the mp3 and use this site to make it a ringtone: http://audiko.net/
Wait I see an option to do it directly from youtube on audiko. No extra step needed. Just use audiko.net and click “enter a URL.”
😉
Thanks CollegeKay, I am super busy with work I will be back in full force soon. I will try to follow your directions & hopefully it will workout. I can’t imagine myself having my President’s voice as my ring tone. If it fails I will have permanent residence on TOD YouTube because I can’t have enough of this clip.
I’m sure most of us have seen Colbert’s epic “performance” on Morning Joe this morning, but if ya didn’t hear is a highlight reel from TPM. It truly was fantastic. Do yourself a favor and watch the whole segment if you can find it. The way Colbert had the whole lot of ’em in stitches and discombobulated and “Dick” Halperin, Mika, Joe et al trying to ask “serious” questions of Colbert was hilarious.
Stephen Colbert Talks ‘Open Marriages’ On Morning Joe
BHAHAHAHAHAH!
Stephen Colbert is the ONLY reason I can pay attention to these racist, mean Republicans. He is clowning ALL of them. I love it.
I hope he gets people to vote for Herman Cain on the ballot. That would be a scream!!
More stuff the MSM and pundits never talk about…or REPUBLICANS for that matter
http://thinkprogress.org/romm/2012/01/18/406314/oil-and-gas-jobs-increase-by-75000-under-obama-69000-more-than-would-be-created-by-keystone-xl/
Jim clyburn is on SOTU Sunday show, that is it for Democrats this Sunday.
At least they are consistent!
I wouldn’t worry about the Sunday shows, they are tailored to favor and carry water for the Republicans, especially David Gregory. I’d pay attention to the pressers that are available via CSPAN, Democrats website, DNC website, etc etc, where they are free to speak without being muzzled by the Republican MSM.
Omg, Chips! I’m a bit tardy for the party but congrats on the 7 million mark! You are totally awesome and this site is a sanity saver. You keep hope alive every single fricking day! Much, much love, chica! 🙂
Lisa!!! You’re a treasure!!! Love ya, always 😉
Late to the party too; but CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! 7 million hits. Awesome!
Just got a chance to view your “Let’s Stay Together” mash-up, Chips. Genius!
Chips you rock!
Moyers and Bernie sanders is going to be taking on Jennifer Granholm, on Real Time.
Can’t you tell? Lol!
Buddy Roemer is on the panel.
Buddy Roemer really?
Ewww! Granholm giving kudos to Buddy.
Yuck!
Wow, I was worried she was going to fall off the deep end. I hope this is just a bit of temporary insanity. But then again, she’s hanging out with Cenk at Current. ARGH.
Today was a great day – so many laughs , so little time 🙂
Although the President’s visit to Moneygall will rank as one of the best times i’ve had on TOD!
Ah Pinkbunny, my most loved day too!
So many, many great memories but Moneygall is right up there for sure. SIGH.
Well, according to the numbers on the Youtube search (not the video, for some reason, that number is lower…)
“Pres Obama sing Al Green” has even more views than “Oh Baby” I also noticed that a lot of accounts were “cancelled” that were available on the zillion other times that I watched that video.
HHHmmmmm. Big brother really IS watching…
Ruh Oh…time to reboot the Mitt Model 2.0.
PPP poll : Our final South Carolina numbers: Gingrich 37, Romney 28, Santorum 16, Paul 14
Feel the Mittmentum! LMAO!!!!
PJ, that would mean he would be basically 1-3. Lost to a sweater vest wearing homophobe AND an apparent swinger. Edgar Allan Poe couldn’t write this shi#
Wow, I love this soapy mess. Wouldn’t it be fun if Mittens got creamed by that creep, Newt? So embarrassing, no? HA!
Congratultions Chips for the 7,000,000 hit. I will make my $7.00 donation before the night is over. Thank you for the remix video.
Thank you guys for the kind words. It was an honor and pleasure to share this wonderful experience with you. I forgot to mentioned that the audience did not want to stop chanting FOUR MORE YEARS! And when we finally did, a woman voice shouted, “thank you, Mr. President.”and he replied, “No, thank you.”
My heart sank and I was just taken away with his humility. He said it. He meant it. You really felt it.
It was pure, honesty that came from the most grateful part of his heart. There was a connection that was of mutual respect. And a part of me felt that this is going to take lot of positive energy force to win this election. We must keep this momentum going even after 2016. We will win this not by power, nor by might. But by the will of God and His people who believe in truth, love and freedom for all. Good night, all.
What a wonderful week! Thanks again, Chips for all of your hard work and dedication to this blog. I hope that we all will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face. Until then, the spirit connects and is all that matters.
Okay, on what thread did you give your account? I missed it. Please share again for us slow folks 🙂
I missed it as well, Alycee, hope someone throws us a line!
Here you go:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/01/20/okay-this-cracked-me-up/#comment-232293
Thank you!
Oh, meta! Thank you thank you! 🙂
Good night, and blessed dreams to you, LDS, thank you so very much for sharing this.
Thank YOU LDS, you made me feel like I was there. I’m just thrilled for you that you were there last night, what a completely lovely occasion. Thanks again LDS.
Thank you so much! Reading your account was the next best thing to being there. Especially loved the comments about your sister; I’m sure she was with you in spirit. Thank you once again!
Thanks SO much for letting us know how your wonderful night with PBO went! Thank you, meta for the link! I missed this earlier….what a special moment that was…and the entire world is now sharing a few moments of what that was like! All of us here were thinking of you being there with him:) When we heard our suave President sing…well, naughty mats for all.Chips better order new ones…we’ll be getting more company here soon 🙂 Hugs to you, LDS. We have work to do!
Reading your account this morning was pure heaven. You can really write! Thank you for sharing that special occasion with us.
I see there is a terrific new teeshirt on at the Store… Change Is….. Very nice graphic of PBO, with a list of many of the changes he has effected since 2009. I apologize I have no idea how to link…
Thanks a million Pamela, that t-shirt is a complete beaut!!
http://store.barackobama.com/featured/change-is-tee.html
Thank you for linking it, Chips…. I am deeply moved by the comments from LDS just above, how much PBO works each and every day to bring us together. We all know it, we all cannot fathom how others do not simply SEE or feel it…. But unity, oneness, that we are all children of the One God, and in our understanding and application of that knowledge, we WILL see the Promised Land, not one at a time, but all of us ~ together, right here on Earth. That is God’s dream for us.
Yea! they also have a Michelle 2012 pin.
I NEED THAT! 🙂 Thanks…
Noooooooooooooooooooooo!
They are always adding great new items in their store that has me spending more money.
Must…stay…away….
Argggh
I swear I heard John King on CNN today saying that there is a internal fight in the Romney camp on whether or not Romney needs to show tax returns.
John King said something about the problem being that Romney is a pretty “private” fellow and that having to release tax return amounts to an invasion of his privacy???
Really Romney, Really??? If you are running for President, unfortunately, you have no privacy!!!
Hell if elected President…you have no privacy.
The fact that they even have to debate this does not bode well for Romney.
If there is nothing in the tax return then release them for Christ’s sake.
I really can’t get over Romney’s answer to John King about his father having released his taxes for 12 years….
I mean how do you NOT have an answer for something that EVERYONE is talking about????
I rarely read Clive Crook, but I totally agree with this blog post of his.
Why Does Romney Want to Be President?
darn, the last part after double lines is my own and not part of the blockquotes
It’s an arrogance thing. I mean did you see the smirk that he gave when King asked him would he follow in his father’s footsteps…and he said Maybe. We are not talking about some abstract person you didn’t know…this is your father. To be so flippant about a question like that would make me ashamed of being his sister/brother/relative. First class A-hole. No one cares how wealthy you are…what we do care about is who you will look out for when you are president.
Romney’s plan would raise taxes on the poor, barely give a break to the middle class, and give a huge break to the wealthy.
So, excuse me, if I as a poor person would rather eat nails and drink Clorox bleach than listen to you attempt to identify with me and/or ask me for my vote.
IMO Willard wants to be president because he is acquisitive. It wouldn’t surprise me at all that he wants to be in a position to control the laws that governs his money, so that he and his peers can fix things for their own benefit. His disregard of the Bain victims’ livelihood while he reined in millions speaks for itself. As I remarked earlier today, Willard thinks primarily of Willard and the very rich. Fortunately he can’t get to the CIC position without our votes, so he’s holding his nose and wading in, and promising whatever he feels will hold us off until he does get in. There is not one glimmer of community service or patriotism leaked from Willard R’s person to date!
He was trying to mimic Noot’s attitude, which got cheers. Romney’s problem is he hasn’t quite learned how to be himself. He’s too busy trying to be what he thinks others want to see.
Yet he has the nerve to talk about the president “leading from behind”. Asshole.
I agree — “Daddy Issues.” BTW, George R was born in Mexico, how was he running for Pres? Has anyone explained that yet?
His parents were US citizens, That’s all that really matter. John “Gramps” McCain was born in the Panama Canal, but both of his parents were US citizens.
I might just add “Zone” to your “Panama Canal” reference, although that made me smile! (Sorry – couldn’t resist!)
McCain was born in the canal zone, to an active duty military person, on a US Base, therefore, a “citizen”; however, there was a question as to whether or not he was a “natural Born citizen.” In April 2008, the Senate pass a non-binding resolution declaring him eligible for the presidency.
same reason baby bush ran–just to show daddy what a big boy he is. these repugs can’t make it clearer that they’ve no interest in promoting the wellbeing of the nation. they’re just in it for the personal perks.
Bernie Sanders is seething right now…lol.
what is it this time now ? He is left’s ron paul.
I got an upset stomach listening to buddy Roemer. He is horrible. Both parties are the same???
Roemer is playing such a cynical game. Talk about getting politics out of money – that’s his big talking point. However, his real focus is on things like reducing regulations and typical Repub crap like that.
Why is anyone listening to Buddy Roemer?
Well right now, he’s on the panel on Bill Maher’s show on HBO.
sounds like he’s been brainwashed by Dylan RATigan.
All these crazy RW idiots given endless air time on left-leaning shows as if there are absolutely no interesting Democrats to talk to. It also sounds like the same guests are on every show week after week, like a constant echo chamber. New blood, fresh faces, different ideas, PLEASE.
This is a talking point only; they need to drop this, because there is no politician who can win anything if they decide to go down this “money ut of politics” slippery slope. Buddy Romer is becoming Bernie Sanders, although Sanders mean well but he repeats himself over and over and over.
Buddy Roemer needs to stop playing coy. He’s a Republican and hasn’t dropped the party. Why Buddy? Why?
Speaking of a waste of time, why did Rachel have that Gloria Collins on her show? She did not bring anything to the table except laughing.
When I look at what is on the GOP side running for President, I am so thankful we have President Obama. That we have First Lady Michelle, Malia, Sasha, and Bo. None of those other can compare to our First Family.
and none of them can SING like our President!
Funny you said this anniebella. I was just over on you tube reading comments from a conservative that posted a video of the President signing and he wrote:
“Believe me, I don’t like it any better than you, but it’s true. Style wins out over substance. Our Conservative candidates can’t compete with this kind of charm. I mean, I could, but quite frankly, I have no interest anymore. Winning the White House from Obama would be like winning Pamela Anderson from Tommy Lee. Thanks, but no thanks.”
on that I bid you all a good night 😆
Donna, I love that comment. LOL
Apparently, he can’t force himself to admit that PBO has both style and substance and he’s right their candidates have an abundance of neither.
Hee!
Oh, sure he could compete, in his dreams! Ass…
Chips – A friend of mine in Florida just emailed a version of the President’s appearance at the Apollo to me. Her version on YouTube was uploaded by the Associated Press. Thought you’d chuckle hearing that the AP’s version only has about 200K+ hits!
😆 That’s a hoot Jacqueline, although the farther this ridiculously awesome video is spread the better!
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/01/20/picasso-eat-your-heart-out/
That statement from the conservative just bleeds jealousy and envy. Good! They’ve got nothing, and they know it. So…..they’ll say “We don’t want it now. We’ll wait until 2016 when we can REALLY do something.”….or some such rationalization.
I know intellectually that Republicans are filled with bigotry and hatred, but thought they’d keep it hidden….be a bit subtle about it…..Boy was I wrong on that idea! I truly never thought they’d be as blatant and flagrant as Newt and those people in S.C. They all might as well be wearing white robes with hoods and burning crosses…..I HOPE this behavior wakes up Americans of good will. This kind of behavior and talk has NO place in America. I am ashamed to say it, but I see that the people involved are basically in my age group and racial group. Truly disgusting! I’m thankful for the young people. They can teach us a whole lot. The college students I teach are so different from that group!
Crikey Chips, you’re on Billboard! 🙂
Al Green, A&R Execs & Artists Sound Off on Obama’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’ Performance
http://www.billboard.com/news/al-green-a-r-execs-sound-off-on-obama-s-1005945152.story#/news/al-green-a-r-execs-sound-off-on-obama-s-1005945152.story
Al Green told Billboard.com, “I was thrilled that the President mentioned my name and that if he can get the economy going and do all that he wants to do, then we will ALL be together.”
northanger, my DREAM was to be on Billboard – thanks to PBO’s vocal chords, I’ve made it!!! 😆
totally.awesome.
LMFAO… my state’s idiot governor McDonnell has endorsed… WILLARD!!!
he is angling for the veep slot.
It does not matter if the French pullout of Afghanistan, they only have 2k troops there and we are all leaving in a couple years.
I don’t know if this will work or not, but I saw this lovely picture on facebook.