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Hello!!
Winner? Allison – she’s a shoe-in š
I WANT!
me too!!! š
Seriously, Chica!!! CHICA!! Are they photoshopped or is that a real sneaker. My son would love, love, LOVE those!!!!
(Yes, I reposted this comment, in the faint hope that Chica has an “IN” to whoever made these sneakers. They are NIKE but, obviously, unlike any I’ve ever seen!!!)
So sorry everyone, I only saw these questions about the sneakers now š³
I found the photo here:
http://unsaneproject.wordpress.com/2009/09/13/design-more-sneakers-by-brass-monki/
The designer was selling them, but the link to his old store and blog no longer exists.
But here s/he is now:
http://brassmonki.wazala.com/
They’re not cheap š¦
Yes, I would like a shoe just like this one, niceeeeeeee:-)
Chip are they real?
shut up are these for real?
Seriously, Chica!!! CHICA!! Are they photoshopped or is that a real sneaker. My son would love, love, LOVE those!!!!
These I would buy š
WOW!! Those are styled OUT!!
They’re a bit lovely, Meta!
I sure would like a pair……I’ve been gone a few minutes. High winds are causing some minor power interuptions.
I want these shoes!!
Are these shoes for sale, if so where?
I am speaking these into exitence for purchase. Here goes to my wish list for now, and then have a gift on my steps. Love these, Chips.HZ
spelling correction: existence. Got to spell real in order to get something real. Sorry. Medications in full blast.HZ
Hey I want those shoes. Where can I get it?
Can’t wait to hear and see our President!
Im in class so i’ll miss the presser. counting on you guys to live blog pretty pwease..
Blog pimping again. I have a new piece up at TPV: http://www.thepeoplesview.net/2012/03/fanfare-for-common-people.html. Take a gander when you have a chance.
And Deaniac seems to be preparing a barn burner on Eric Holder and the Ron Paul Left.
LL a fantastic article job well done and Thank you, Thank you!!!! keep it up.
Hi LL, I go over to read your writings and want to thank you so much. For some reason, I sign on to the various places but I am unable to leave a comment. I’ll keep trying, but glad that you direct us to go and read your stuff.
Nice video of Michelle and the military folks she met http://fox4kc.com/2012/03/05/first-lady-visits-kansas-city/
I’m struck sometimes at how many of the local FOX affiliates are way less nutty than the mother ship. That was a very nice report.
I can’t watch the press conference, it’s usually too painful but I’ll rely on your filters and a few other reliable sites (no longer andrew sullivan) to see how it’s going.
Well, I tell ya’ ,I sure like the response from our beloved President to Ed on gas prices. Wowwwwwwww Ed should feel like a horses petunia, after that response. I like It š
And oh yeah, president Obama, gave Nora Odonnell, a very wise answer, Gosh, do I like our President? Yes Indeed, no one does It like President Obama, he’s so cool , smart, wise, umm whatelse can I say, he’s got It going on š š š
Those responses to Ed and Nora were awesome. It was the adult response to juvenile 30 second soundbite questions.
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2012/03/06/437097/charts-income-republicans-polarized/
If this isn’t proof enough that the GOP is the party of the rich, I don’t know what is.
The jackals are all preparing to lift all that water for the GOP. Can’t wait for POTUS to dust ’em off.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/cheats/2012/03/06/nations-to-resume-talks-with-iran.html
Global powers dealing with Iranās nuclear program said Tuesday that they have agreed to resume talks, which Iran proposed in a letter last month. Catherine Ashton, the European Unionās foreign-policy chief, said she responded to the letter, opening the door for talks to resume after they were broken off more than a year ago. Nations involved include the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Councilāthe U.S., Britain, France, China, and Russiaāas well as Germany. Western powers suspect that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons, but the country denies the charge.
Read it at New York Times
That’s a good sign.
Gov. Bob McDonnell (R-VA) is a very weak politician. It is a good thing his career was ended with the Virginia ultrasound bill.
He said, in effect, that Rush’s vile accusations were President Obama’s fault—-that he started it with his attacks on “religious freedom”. Delusional to the max.
All the networks even the local ones here in New York are carrying it.
The sad thing is the majority of the public will not see it and will get only a snippet on the evening news, which will likely not be representative. I always think that the public is kept in the dark about almost all of President Obama’s significant daily activities—-which accounts for some of the profound ignorance we see in many segments of the population.
THIS!!!!!
All you need in life is ignorance and confidance and success is sure……Mark Twain.
They always remind of this song. Suits them all so perfectly.
so true! i first checked the google news, abc news, etc sites to see what was reported, then i watched the entire press conference. the clips were all about iran, robme, isreal. nothing about housing for vets! nothing about homeowners mortgage assistance! the press conf was a thing of beauty–pbo knows what he’s talking about, and speaks with kindness, humor, and wisdom. he’s a gifted leader, as well as a gifted speaker. too bad for folks who only saw the clips!
Wail until the debates. Noot is the only onr out of the current group tha could stay on a stage with PBO. And those lil old ladies from GA ain’t gonna get him over the hump.
Tell em’ POTUS. Mitt and the rest of the GOP field act like war is a game, and it is not.
Willard and his sons have no experience with war, but Willard did go to France during the Vietnam war to encourage the French to give up wine and cigs and become Mormons.
Repub Iran saber-rattling is about politics, just talk, says President Obama, correctly.
Syria war talk—–Repubs think every problem can be solved by military action. Not true historically, not true now, says PBO correctly.
I love how he said those on the campaign trail do not have the responsiblity he has. He knows the cost of war. He wants to hear specifics from these guys. He is telling like it is. I love this man!!!!
“Those who are beating the drums of war should explain to the American people what the costs of that war would be. I’m not one of those people.”
Hey Dotster is that a PBO quote? from today?
yes. He just said that!
Off to the twitterverse with that one that’s lovely.
Wow! I love more than I can say, that remark. I just texted it to my son (who is working) and my husband (who is in an orthopedic surgeon’s office as we speak, but he needs to hear this remark anyway)!
Amen to that Mr. President!
I was soooo happy that he said that.
Hey everyone,
i just came across this and i love robin williams! Hillarious and sooooo true!
how is he doing!?
Sorry this one has the entire piece
How much have I missed?
The media is just itching for a war with Iran.
Hi Guys:
I’m one of those who can’t watch because I’m at work. Please keep us abreast of the press conference. Thank you,
DITTO….
It’s in everyone’s interests—–Israel and U.S.—–to avoid military action re. Iran when other solutions/sanctions are possible. War is not a casual decision—-and should never be suggested for political reasons. There are huge costs and consequences. , PBO has seen many of them in many visits to Walter Reed.
Welp…Ed Henry just got shut down by POTUS:))
What happend?? What did he say
Ed Henry is a tool.
Ed Henry is a tool. Huh! Fool Is more like It š
Melanie–I had to rush out for an appointment in the middle of the press conference, but I saw that shutdown and thought it was a thing of beauty. Ed thought he was called on to have a continuing discussion with the president on, of all topics, Rush Limbaugh and PBO just moved on and asked another reporter.
Prez. just schooled that loser Ed. Henry!
thank you!! For some reason Ed Henry just makes me crazy annoyed.
Ed Henry asks about 4th question in a row about PBO saying he has Israel’s back. Why hasn’t he been to Israel if that is true—-Andrea Mitchell’s major concern also.
Also asks about why PBO hasn’t done anything about bringing gas prices down—–geez louise. PBO sat him down by asking, “Do you think any president going into a re-election year wants high gas prices?” And won’t do everything possible to him—–some short term steps—-to try to alleviate the problem. Asking Holder to look into oil speculators.
And his commitment to Israel has nothing to do with a single visit—-mentioned he was there right before he became president—–but his commitment to Israel by his ongoing actions.
Now on to Rush Limbaugh! come on now!
Made the call to Sandra because he thought about how he wants Malia and Sasha to be able to engage and speak out and to not be demeaned and insulted and called names—- and feels the same for any private citizen.
I like that he mentioned his girls…
Here comes the Limbaugh question….
Who asked this question about Rush? I want to know what liberal talk person has said anything like Rush has. That is as big as Rush.
I don’t who the reporter was but POTUS answered it in a respectful way.
Mr. President is schooling Jessica not. I love our President.HZ
HZ, he is doing some major schooling this morning. He schooled Ed Henry and Jake Tapper also. š
Democrats have a better story to tell to women. (wow, is that true!)
Great gettin up day again TODsters!!!! Our president is smart, compassionate, firm, and has plain ol’ common sense. It’s too bad the reprters have to ask the numbnut questions to keep their jobs. Oh drat! I forgot he can’t speak without the teleprompter. Does that mean this press conference really isn’t happening?
PBO is completely SLAMMING this presser. Every single response is first rate and blows right past the nonsense from the press. BRAVO.
It doesn’t take a genius to understand why the WH press corps are so negative: he always makes them look like mean, narrow-minded idiots.
he always makes them look like mean, narrow-minded idiots……. WELL??? The End
Mr President…what would you like to say to Mitt Romney? “Good Luck tonight. …No really “! HAHA! Great answer
I hope the answer will be replayed over and over again in this news cycle. The smile along with the answer was good also.
it was perfect. He totally kicked ass today…I especially liked that answer to yet another stupid question my the MSM. They actually get PAID to be this ridiculous??
That was great answer Mr. President about Willard! Really!! š
Norah O’D—–asks what would you like to say to Romney after he called you a feckless president etc. PBO said he would say, “Good luck tonight.” Someone said—no, really. And PBO replied, “Really!” (haha—good one)
did you see Ed Henry snickering? Tool
Wow the tone of this presser is so much different than that last one. I remember how rude certain reporters were. Much lighter this time!
OMG, PBO just snarked the hell out of Romney!!!!
Adios, Norah! Thanks for playing!
I loved the way President Obama just ignored the jackals that were yelling out. It’s so rude and unprofessional. And boy did he make Ed Henry look like a fool. Ed’s gotcha question about the price of oil bit him in the arse. I loved that. Watching the press conference is just mesmerizing. PBO is so comfortable in his own skin.
I’d love to watch this on an endless loop. He was magnificent. One of his best ever. His second term is going to ROCK.
Brwawawawaa!~ I’m loving this..it’s way over on the East Coast but I’m out here on Kaua’i and enjoying the heck outta the TODDIES reporting on the presser! :p Maholo plenty~
Are you guys watching this press conference? Best press conference EVAH! POTUS is on fire! š
From all your live blogging it sounds like PBO vs. “Ideocracy”. Am I right?
As usual. That’s all the GOP and their media cohorts have: Idiocracy and mediocrity.
Thanks, Hachico, for taking the time to reply. In our old kos days, weren’t you marabout? One of my faves.
Yes, that was me. š I’m on twitter as marabout40, too. š
Of course, PBO didn’t say the 2nd sentence…but it would be a true statement…
Good answer Mr President to that tool Nora. Good luck!!!! Loved that.
I think it was a good answer to Nora stupid question also. It shut the witch up.
@edwina and @collegekay
He was fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did he ever handle that press conference.
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thanks, I trust PBO to handle the press but they just can make me so mad.
Podium slap and OUT.
meta, did PBO REALLY slap that podium? I LOVE when he does it!
Why yes…yes he did!
Grinning from ear to ear. How long before the droid Romney copies him with disastrous effects? PBO: king of cool and common sense. PBO makes common sense sexy. I say this without neither an ounce of chagrin nor being consigned to the naughty mat.
TODers, I am still laughing at PBO wishing Romney good luck. Love him!
The look on Norah’s face after he answered was priceless. It was like “that didn’t work and wow do I look like a dope.”
I was imagining that, derbingle..thanks for the verification! š
The real trip is watching Ed Henry smirking sitting next to Nora as she asked her question . . . like he thought she really had something on PBO.
Not!
I know, I was just going to post how much of an immature weasel he looked.
yes. yes he was. douche bag.
I don’t like either one of them.
I love the way POTUS answer the question about those clowns on the GOP side running their darn mouth about how things should be handle with Iran.
Mitt don’t piss in your pants when you realize you will have to stand on the same stage and debate our President Obama.
Same neocon B.S. What the hell does it take for these folks to be discredited and why does the MSM gin up their dangerous rhetoric?
Did he ever get to the intended topic? I couldn’t view it here.
He started presser talking about the settlement for vets who were either illegally(?) foreclosed on or denied re-financing. I missed the first 2- 3 minutes. I do know the ones denied will be back paid by banks what they would have saved along with a substantial penalty fee. Of course not one of the jackals posed a follow up question to that. I can’t wait to replay the presser. Great news for our military vets! Our president is always thinking of ways to impliment better outcomes for them.
Thank you. I could tell by the comments what the “important” topics were. They would be shell shocked to inquire about what’s good for the country. You’d think natural disasters, hunger, poverty would be the stuff of another universe in their minds.
Yes, Ed, nobody asked about the disasters in Indiana and Ohio and not one single question about the topic of the day–help with mortgages– and believe me, more real people are interested in that topic than anything else. The whole WH press corps exists on another planet.
You’re right Jackie and you can bet they are somewhere having cocktails and slapping each other on the back. Telling each other how clever they are while loading up on hor derves(sp) especially Ed Henry(pig).
Wow! Does this President know how to handle the clown show, or what?? Totally humiliated Ed Henry on his idiot question about gas prices. And let the world know he is happy to have MItt Romney be the nominee who will soon be crushed in the fall. His answer on the TC to Sandra Fluke was out of the park.
Almost a given…if there is a press conference, Ed Henry will be humilated š
Ed is like a pro wrestling jobber.
and he always comes back for more š How many times does he need to be slapped down by POTUS?
This just about says it all….
I so agree. That was a thing of beauty. The press corp was schooled well. Wonder if they will really learn anything or just go back to being a bunch of losers.
defy, tell Tracey don’t fear, he has a 2nd term she has to live through.
Lorraine, Yes We Can-Again! š
Yes We Can!!! š
yes, yes yessss!!!!!
These WH press tools are always messing with PBO, and he keeps swatting them down like flies. I truly believe that this president’s intelligence and thought ways of thinking about everything gets on their nerves. They want short, stupid answers like the kind they got from GWB, but they still haven’t realized that there’s a new “no drama”sheriff in town who has no desire to play games with their worthless behinds. He doesn’t need them to take dictation for him like GWB and his criminal cabal. He says what he means to their faces and doesn’t care how they take it. I expect some feelings were hurt today, and I expect to see some stupid articles reflecting the hurt feelings of those whose idiocy PBO smacked down in this presser.
thoughtful
I love that: WH press tools. š
I didn’t watch but the reaction to President Obama’s “good luck” to flip floppy was good. Willard can’t run with the big dogs who wear the big draws!
David Gregory is a liar. Republicans DO want war with Iran. Where has he been?
Dancing to Mary J. Blige.
Gregory has been getting his talking points from the Koch Brothers and Republican Party.
When FLOTUS was in Kansas City, I love how the military people and their family was so impress with FLOTUS. 4 More Years…. 4 More Years….4 More Years
In case you missed it, here’s Ed Henry making an ass of himself, and POTUS spanking him for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZ64KQCY7ro&feature=colike
Just tweeted. That was a things of beauty!!! We are women, hear us Roar!!!!
Anyone else thin Jessica Yellin was gleefully pleased with the Prez’s answer to question if he thinks their is a war on women as someone on his team said? I loved how he started off about being married to Michelle Obama and knowing not to tell her what to think š or was it what to care about. But anyway he further broke it down that most women like men too are not single issue voters. What happens with the economy affects how they will take care of their families.
He declined to spend all his time commenting on politicians and pundits, reminded them that was their job. If he spent his time doing that he could not DO his job.
When she tried to use his own words against him: “But you talk about civility…” POTUS, “Yes, and I practice it.” Boom! He was just beautiful today.
Hachiko, I loved that comment by our POTUS. He sat Jessica Yellin down in her seat again. Now, Jessica, do not show off up in here, okay. Do not have me place you in a Big Time Out. You Got That. That is what I yelled out while I was watching POB give her the facts.HZ
LOL.
What the heck is Tamron Hall thinking with that dress ?
“Lawrence will like me in this.” š
Lawrence? am i missing something?
Word on the street she is dating Lawrence O’Donnell. I think they make the prettiest couple on TV, next to President and First Lady Obama.
Thought he was married. I am just not up on my gossip.
Rumors..or maybe not rumors are that they are dating…..
I did a double take too—–spotlight on the cleavage. Tamron is very beautiful, multiple assets, but this may not be the most appropriate dress to wear on the teevee.
#PRESSON
President to Robney- good luck tonight?
In other words, Bring it!
I would feel sorry for Willard if he wasn’t such a lying weasel. He doesn’t have the intelligence, charisma and wordsmith to keep up with President Obama.
Willard Sucks! Really? No, Really!! š
LOL! No, Really!! š
Just think, Lorraine, the status of Willard’s presidential campaign is from henceforth and forevermore-D.ead O.n A.rrival.
House GOP Moves to Repeal IPAB
By JM Ashby
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The primary objective of the panel is to increase efficiency and reduce costs. You know, things the Republicans are constantly crying about. āGovernment is inefficientā and āwe canāt afford itā they say.
Ironically, thatās exactly why they want to repeal this cost-cutting, time-saving, common-sense advisory board. Theyāre deathly afraid that it will work. Theyāre afraid government will become more efficient, and that costs will go down. Theyāre afraid of losing another set of talking points to governmental competence.
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http://bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2012/03/house-gop-moves-to-repeal-ipab.html
Ah, there’s me some more hypocrisy. š
Drip, drip!
Obama comments on Limbaugh controversy
By Steve Benen – Tue Mar 6, 2012 2:41 PM EST.
President Obama held his first press conference in a few months this afternoon, and while the bulk of the discussion was focused on Iran and international affairs, two reporters inquired about the controversy surrounding Rush Limbaugh’s recent misogynistic remarks.
The president didn’t want to address the decisions of advertisers that are fleeing Limbaugh’s program, or the sincerity of the host’s so-called “apology,” but Obama was willing to talk about what prompted him to reach out directly to Sandra Fluke.
In short, the president explained that his reaction was driven by thoughts of his own daughters.
“One of the things I want them to do as they get older is engage in issues they care about, even ones I may not agree with them on,” he told reporters today. “I want them to be able to speak their mind in a civil and thoughtful way. And I don’t want them attacked or called horrible names because they’re being good citizens.”
Obama added, “I wanted Sandra to know that I thought her parents should be proud of her, and that we want to send a message to all our young people that being part of a democracy involves argument and disagreements and debate. And we want you to be engaged, and there’s a way to do it in a way that doesn’t involve you being demeaned and insulted.”
http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/06/10593529-obama-comments-on-limbaugh-controversy
I think President Obama really really want to face Romney in the general election. He is impatient for the GE to get here so he can crush and dismantle Mittens like the piece of trash he is.
I think you are right. He showed it today.
You are quick with the videos, now I don’t have to wait for the whole video to come out!!
Political AnimalBlog
March 06, 2012 12:49 PM
Underwater
By Ed Kilgore
We have a new data point today on the impact of the GOP nominating contest on the general electorate, and if I were a Republican, Iād be worried, per ABC pollster Gary Langer:
All four Republican contenders remain underwater in overall favorability in the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, marking the difficulties the survivor may face against Barack Obama. More Americans hold negative than positive views of Romney by a 10-point margin, Rick Santorum by 8 points, Ron Paul by 9 points and Newt Gingrich by a whopping 33 points.
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal-a/2012_03/underwater035856.php
33 points for the moon man! Wow!
RUSH LIMBAUGH ATTACKED AMERICA’S DAUGHTERS
Obama comments on Limbaugh controversy
By Steve Benen
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In short, the president explained that his reaction was driven by thoughts of his own daughters.
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Limbaugh has picked a lot of fights over the years, but even he may not have been prepared for the righteous anger that comes with an attack on Americans’ daughters.
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http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/06/10593529-obama-comments-on-limbaugh-controversy
See in Toledo, Oh. only 8% turnout as of 1:00 today. In 2008 the turnout was over 45%. And of course there’s a problem in re-districting with Dem voters who thought they could vote in contested Dem. primary finding out they had been switched to a different district where there was no Dem opponent.
http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2012/03/06/Vote-turnout-low-in-Lucas-County.html
He has serious issues
http://thinkprogress.org/media/2012/03/06/438946/limbaugh-overeducated-women/
Oh lord wasn’t that just the most fun?? I soooo love watching/listening to our President.. I loathe the White House Press Corp- and I avoid them always.. except when POTUS is speaking.. he makes it all worthwhile.
Gosh Darnit, I love our President. That response to Norah Non-Reporter O’Donnell was priceless.
“Good Luck Mitt” ….We’ll see you on the campaign trail where I will CRUSH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
TODers, this PREZ brilliance leaves me in awe every single time.
Press conferences are my favorite venue for him. His brilliance in these
situations, answering any topic thrown at him sans teleprompter I might add,
is just amazing.
The press corp looks like junior high in these situations don’t they?
And poor Ed Henry, when will he ever learn? š
tnmtgirl?????????????????? Tuesday, must be more hypocricy
http://bobcesca.com/blog-archives/2012/03/house-gop-moves-to-repeal-ipab.html
Hereās yet another example of the Republicans chasing their hypocritical-tails on big government spending.
The House Energy & Commerce Committee on Tuesday morning approved repeal of President Obamaās Medicare cost-cutting Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) by a voice vote. Democrats, who have been skittish about the panel, did not ask for a roll call vote.
The Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), also referred to as ādeath panels,ā is one of the primary cost-cutting measures included in the Affordable Care Act. The IPAB is a panel, which wonāt come into effect until 2014 along with the rest of the Affordable Care Act, that will study the effectiveness of medical treatments and procedures to determine the most cost-effective way to provide healthcare, and will reimburse providers accordingly.
The primary objective of the panel is to increase efficiency and reduce costs. You know, things the Republicans are constantly crying about. āGovernment is inefficientā and āwe canāt afford itā they say.
Yes. I found it few minutes ago and wrote it down. This is a really good one. š
From Bob Cesca:
āHigher income people donāt have to pay taxes if they donāt want to.ā Rick Santorum
Exactly. We rest our case. Thanks, Rick.
Wow!
That is all!
In a fair playing field, and with these frikkin idiots, PBO would be polling at 80/20 at best. I am not very proud of 50% of America. There, I said it. Sue me, nasty lurkers.
I am so proud of President Obama!
I can’t wait to see the full presser when it becomes available!
Bashir just excellent again, saying the WH press—-and Repub candidates— were exposed as children today with their casual questions and promotion of war. Guest David Corn is always good too—-saying it was like a Clint Eastwood moment——and noting that President Obama always thinks long term. Bashir and Corn noted that this may not always be good politically—-not reacting impulsively to the cause du jour—-but it is good when you consider the possibility of World Peace. They noted what we did—that President Obama is always 1000 rungs above all the shallow riff raff below.
I love Martin Bashir even though his interview was the beginning of the end of Michael. I can’t get over it, yet. Bravo Martin for telling the whole truth (not about Michael) about the lame stream media and the Republican wanna bees.
I always thought that Michael was the one who did himself in that interview.
Martin Bashir was simply the stander-by holding the cellphone camera watching it go down in flames.
I don’t really see how he could get blamed for that.
Michael was responsible for everything Michael – including his own downfall.
Who’s Michael ?
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Never mind, Upon reading down thread, it’s Michael Jackson. Yes, I saw that interview. Very probing. I agree with CBO. Bashir did get personal, but no more than Baraba WaWa has done for eons. I was uncomfortable when he asked him about his dating habits, i.e. dating black women, but since it was a question I myself was curious about, I accepted it. Still, he went just a tad too far on that one when it comes to my journalistic standards. But we can admit we have wondered a lot of things about Michael, which is why any of us tuned in in the first place.
THIS!!! I was studying for my AP American history example when I heard my mom watching in the living room. I turned to my mom and said: ” what an idiot. That kid’s gonna sue him so fast, he won’t know what hit him………..” Fast forward——- the kid’s parents sued. I don’t blame Martin, Jackson should have known better. He was grown man. I was a teenager and even I knew better.
For along time I would not watch Martin Bashir. I could not stand the man, I did not like Bashir and it was only after Michael died that i started to watch Bashir because he seem to support President Obama.
I will never believe that there was anything sexual about Michael and those kids. I saw Michael as very naive and childlike. I came in contact with another icon last week and she was just lost. There are people who have a total disconnect from the real world and Michael was one. The media should not exploit these weak and fragile souls.
Martin Bashir is verbally whipping Rick Tyler’s ass.
Beautiful!
All over the left blogsphere people are chomping at the bit to see the PBO/Romney matchup in debates.
I just read a comment where someone said: “the DNC could put the Presidential debates on Pay-Per-View and folks would pay to watch it”. That’s how good President Obama is š
thats so funny donna, I swear I’d pay to watch.
I got to watch the last debate PBO had with McCain on a movie screen at Swarthmore College during one of the campaign meetings. Surreal !! It was just like being in the same room. I’m hoping to have that same experience, and have even more fun watching PBO make Romney’s head spin.
This is the definition of getting your ass handed to you..
That indeed was a thing of beauty and a joy forever. And bonus!—it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving priggish “reporter”.
DAMN! Just DAMN. Pres. OBAMA, just told that “reporter” to go sit down and shut up. š
This made my day. As I said in a previous comment, Ed “Cheshire Cat” Henry’s gotcha question bit him in the arse. It was a thing of beauty.
He does look like one.
Where is Bob? I want to tweet that Youtube clip of Fox News and the price of oil that Chips posted yesterday to Ed. Maybe we all should.Help me Bob i am new at tweeting.
Thank you for my first belly laugh of the day. Ed is like one of those doughboy kids who got beat up on the playground, and kept coming back for me, trying to fit in. He’s worh the laugh, if anything.
Ed Henry is such a jackass. But that’s okay President Obama answer the dumb jackass the way his question need to be answer. Fourth and fifth graders would ask better questions than these reporters.
Let me answer your question President Obama, No, Ed “the Fox” Henry makes no sense at all.
WOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW…..That was the biggest target.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT! dropping by the minute. He’s shown himself to be the toxic waste dump we always knew he was. Let’s keep this going!
Does anyone have any idea how many advertisers he has?
YAY NETFLIX! ! THANX DOTSTER!!
This is amazing; never thought that it would/could happen. The giant is finally waking up. A new age is well on the way.
excellent! i sent them an email yesterday, but haven’t gotten a reply, so i was just about to let them know they were losing my business.
Alienating students, too
By Steve Benen – Tue Mar 6, 2012 10:04 AM EST.
Associated Press
Romney campaigns against student aid in Ohio.
When it comes to alienating key voting constituencies, Republicans are on a roll. The GOP has already gone out of its way to push Latino voters away, and seems to operating under the assumption that women no longer vote at all.
Yesterday, Mitt Romney, the likely Republican presidential nominee, decided to alienate students, too
The high school senior who stood up at Mitt Romney’s town hall meeting here today was worried about how he and his family would pay for college, and wanted to hear what the candidate would do about rising college costs if elected. He didn’t realize that Mr. Romney was about to use him to demonstrate his fiscal conservatism to the crowd.
The answer: nothing.
Mr. Romney was perfectly polite to the student. He didn’t talk about the dangers of liberal indoctrination on college campuses, as Rick Santorum might have. But his warning was clear: shop around and get a good price, because you’re on your own
Romney could have talked about student loans, Pell Grants, or efforts to help curtail sharp increases in tuition rates, but the Republican instead urged the Ohio student to find a college “that has a little lower price.”
http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/06/10591632-alienating-students-too
I’m glad I didn’t see Martin’s interview concerning Michael. I can’t bear to think of him grilling Michael like he does everybody else!
I still mourn for Michael, and to date I am very impressed with Martin. It makes for a very uncomfortable state of mind.
He is really tough.What kind of mind does it take to be that confrontational? He doesn’t back down from anyone!
He call it as he sees it, that’s for sure. He is formidable, because he deals with facts. Did he have the ‘facts’when he interviewed Michael, or was he caught up in the media frenzy?
Smooches, love.
Eveninggeorgia, I watched the Michael Jackson /Bashir video so long ago that I do not remember everything, but what I came away with after I watched it I did not feel Bashir was out to get MJ. It seemed Bashir was trusted by MJ and he let him into his world. Once there Bashir could not ignore the strange stuff he was witness to. Bashir went along on a shopping trip MJ took in Vegas. It was very, very bizarre seeing all that MJ was buying while also knowing he was having finacial problems. I was the biggest MJ fan as a teen. I went in watching the Bashir MJ video honestly not knowing what I would end up thinking. I did not come away with a bad impression of Bashir, but I felt MJ was completely over the edge and living in a very strange world of his own that was a negative result of his incredible fame. I think if you were to watch it you would not be upset with Bashir, but just very sad about Michael. Those are my personal thoughts. Again, I have not watched it in a very long time…8 or 10 years…? I do not even remember when it came out.
Excellent comments. i feel the same as you about the interview.
I disagree 100% concerning Bashir and his interview with Michael Jackson. Bashir was out to make his big name and he did by going stabbing Michael in the back. For along time I would not watch Bashir, I remember after his documentary on Michael he was on Nightline and I would not watch it. Part of his pay from ABC for going after Michael. But Michael is gone now, so I let it go.
Drip, drip!
Wow. That one surprised me. The Gasbag is in deep deep trouble.
Doh! I just posted that downthread. Good. I’d hate to cancel my netflix account. I’ve been with them since they began.
Sweet!
Aw, that’s so sweet. I love that picture.
It’s really apparent that the GWB war mongers are advising
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/03/06/romney-to-aipac-i-recognize-the-zealot-refrain-of-dominion-in-iran/
If you missed Mrs. Obama on BET last Sunday, here it is:
Lift Every Voice takes a look at the efforts of Michelle Obamaās Letās Move campaign. The showās host, Cory Condrey, interviews the First Lady. Mrs. Obama discusses keeping a balance between being a Christian, a mother, a wife, and an advocate.
http://24wired.tv/32758/lift-every-voice-michelle-obama-full-episode/
I watch Lift Every Voice sometimes before I leave for church. I hope First Lady Michelle gave the host some tips, he needs it.
Pretty damning graph
http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/06/10592683-driving-latino-voters-to-obama
FROM MEDIA MATTERS:
Radio Experts: Limbaugh May Have Triggered Long-Term Ad Exodus
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Rush Limbaugh’s misogynistic comments about a Georgetown law student are affecting advertisers more than the usual controversial broadcast statements and may spark a long-term problem for the conservative host, according to journalists who cover radio and advertising.
Veteran radio observers credit the quick exodus of advertisers in recent days to the severity of Limbaugh’s sexist rant and the ability of social media to force companies to comment on the controversy. These experts also tell Media Matters many major advertisers generally avoid commentators like Limbaugh, shrinking the pool of possible replacements.
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http://mediamatters.org/blog/201203060006
White, male and heteronormative (On, Wisconsin!)
By Laura Conaway – Tue Mar 6, 2012 1:28 PM EST.
Last night, we were excited to have Lilly Ledbetter on the show. Ledbetter is the living embodiment of equal pay for equal work. She spent her working life as an exemplary staffer in an Alabama Goodyear tire factory, only to discover that for years she’d been paid 40 percent less than her male colleagues.
The U.S. Supreme Court said Ledbetter was entitled to nothing, because she had not filed a complaint within 180 days of the discrimination beginning. She managed to get the change in Congress that she couldn’t in the courts. The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was the first bill signed into law by President Obama.
But equal pay for equal work is not a done deal. In Wisconsin, the Republican legislature has sent Governor Walker a bill that strikes the enforcement from the state’s Equal Pay Enforcement Act. If you read the bill, you’ll see that it’s about deleting; it adds nothing and takes away the protections the state had offered beyond the Lilly Ledbetter law. All it needs now is Scott Walker’s signature.
http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/06/10586727-white-male-and-heteronormative-on-wisconsin
Willard is so pathetic, he is holding a press availability today. Did him watch President Obama’s News Conference, then realize he would NEVER be able to compete with him?
“he” Chips, I need you. typo
I want to see Mitt Romney take questions from the press without notes and a teleprompter. This will be fascinating.
Or making a complete imbecile of himself—-but that would be asking too much.
He’ll have to resort to another round of Davey Crockett.
Definitely a gaffe fest in the making. He tries to respond to President Obama I’m going to need stitches to sew my sides back up from laughing.
Bashir keeps showing the clip of a senior demanding that Mittens repeal ‘Obamacare’.
What is wrong with these seniors who don’t know that the extra benefits they are getting RIGHT NOW are from ACA?!?!?!
You guys will flame me I’m sure, but I still don’t think the administration has sold ACA effectively. The seniors at the very least, who benefited the earliest, should know this stuff and they don’t. I balme the seniors themselves, too, but there is still a great deal of misinformation and confusion amongst seniors on this issue.
I think that info should be sent out with everyone’s taxes. They may ignore it, but they sure wouldn’t be able to say they never got told.
I agree, and even PBO admitted he didn’t do a good job of it. As complicated as it may seem, I would like to see it portrayed in short bites for the person who will not, or is not aware enough to, peruse the White House site for explanation. We have a very ill-informed public which is also lazy, for the most part, and expects to get truth from the pundits….still. I also think full discussion of it is due to the fact that there are many challenges on it, and the administration is still reading polls on the support of many of its components.
Always copying PBO. Can’t he do anything on his own?
I’m still waiting for him to turn brown.
LOL!
lolololololol
Fellow Netflix users: They’ve pulled their ads from the gasbag’s show, per TP!
Wow! Talk about excellence!! President Barack Obama called his niece, Leslie Robinson — a three-sport star at Corvallis (Ore.) — the “best athlete in our family.”
http://espn.go.com/high-school/girls-basketball/story/_/id/7651966/leslie-robinson
I remember that from the Bill Simmons Podcast. Great stuff.
She’s so cute and I’m glad she’s excelling both on and off court. But I’m saddened to hear people are taking shots at her about the President and her dad. Lame asses.
Dedicated to the hater out there
Luvs this photo http://twitpic.com/8h86hs
I was hoping my horrific, teabagger, deadbeat dad congressman, Joe Walsh, would be thrown in the slammer today for non-payment of child support. But, alas, the case was continued again, ex-wife’s lawyer saying they were working on a settlement, even tho he has protested that he owed nothing.
This worst person in Congress faces no primary challenger in new Dem leaning 8th district in Illinois, will face either former state treasurer, Krishnamoorthi or Tammy Duckworth, the Iraq helicopter pilot who lost both her legs and has since been working with Veterans Affairs.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-joe-walsh-illinois-congressman-divorce-case,0,4732607.story
I want to see him handed his ass on a platter, that miserable…………
If Melissa Bean had stood proud of her party and her president’s accomplishments, she would have kept her seat.
Walsh is going to lose so badly in November. The primary on the Dem side is going to be interesting. We have a split household on this one. My wife is voting for Duckworth and I am voring for Krisnamoorthi. Either would be good congresspeople and both would be more progressive than Bean was.
World Powers Agree to Resume Nuclear Talks With Iran
By JAMES KANTER and NICHOLAS KULISH
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BRUSSELS ā The global powers dealing with Iranās disputed nuclear program said Tuesday that they had accepted its offer to resume negotiations broken off in stalemate more than a year ago ā a move that could help relieve increased pressure from Israel to use military force against Tehran.
āI have offered to resume talks with Iran on the nuclear issue,ā said Catherine Ashton, the European Unionās foreign policy chief, who represents the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany as the contact on the nuclear issue with Iran. āWe hope that Iran will now enter into a sustained process of constructive dialogue which will deliver real progress.ā
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/world/middleeast/iran-agrees-to-inspection-of-secret-military-site-report-says.html?_r=1
Even when sleeping Newton Leroy looks angry
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/03/i-understand-you-have-a-panel-gingrich-says-to-panel-less-aipac/
DON’T DISRESPECT AMERICA’S DAUGHTERS
Freakin awesome. Keep them coming. Rush Limbaugh has learned the hard way – Don’t Disrespect America’s Daughters. He hit a nerve. It’s amazing the number of advertisers who specifically said they had daughters and they were outraged by his comments. It was a personal affront to so many Americans.
Watch Ed Henry’s smirk while Norah is asking her question. He is really a little jerk!
Ed Henry is a prick. I can’t stand the man.
He’d better hold onto that smirk, cause PBO handed Nora her ass on a platter as well. For the life of me, don’t these faux-elites ever get tired of getting their clocks cleaned by their President? Do they not get that for Barack Obama to become President, he had to be twice as good as all others? This is like crack to them……..will destroy you but you can’t leave it alone.
I could watch that everyday. Look at Ed Henry’s smug face.Those little “cherub” cheeks are just MADE for smackin’!
Is it me or has Ed Henry gained weight over the course of PBO’s presidency?
He doesn’t seem to work out. His brain OR his body. I think you’re right
ROFL! š
His face is bloated with lies and corruption.
I’m watching the snippets, until I get home to view it in full, but that bright smile and quick response is just too precious. PBO, in case you read TOD, I love you and respect you, and I will fight for you to the death.
No doubt, PBO wiped that prepubescent smirk off edhenry’s titillated doughnut hole.
Question: Netflix–#30 and Capital One #32. What happened to #31????? Is it a typo or miscount?
http://thinkprogress.org/media/2012/03/06/439153/breaking-capital-one-drop-ads-from-rush-limbaugh/
here’s the running count:
http://thinkprogress.org/media/2012/03/02/436852/rush-limbaugh-advertisers/
Romney struggles with the basics in Iran
By Steve Benen – Tue Mar 6, 2012 3:30 PM EST
At the most recent debate for the Republican presidential candidates, Mitt Romney wanted to show off his understanding of international affairs, and told the audience that Syria is Iran’s “key ally” and Iranians’ “route to the sea.”
Iran, of course, has 1,520 miles of its own coastline — and doesn’t share a border with Syria. In trying to demonstrate his foreign policy acumen, most notably regarding Iran, Romney helped prove he hasn’t even looked at a map of the region in a while.
And yet, the former governor continues to feign expertise on the subject matter. Today he has an op-ed in the Washington Post, calling for Iranian sanctions (which Obama has already imposed); backing Israel (which Obama has also already done); and shaping a U.S. policy towards Iran that’s “the same as Ronald Reagan’s.”
Um, Mitt? The Reagan administration sold Iran weapons, in violation of an arms embargo, in order to help illegally finance the Contras in Nicaragua. Reagan also sought a check on Iranian power by cozying up to Saddam Hussein after he used chemical weapons against his own people.
http://maddowblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/06/10593691-romney-struggles-with-the-basics-in-iran
@lovingandlaughing, I am just reading your pot. After reading it, I ort of remember either hearing about, maybe even seeing that interview.
Thank you for summarizing it for me – I feel less troubled now. Sometimes I wish I were not so dad-blamed sensitive!
HEY! Mr. “I KNOW EVERYTHING” GIngrich…wake the hell up!
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/gingrich-caught-napping-on-camera-video
āNetflix has not and does not purchase advertising on the Rush Limbaugh show. We do buy network radio advertising and have confirmed that two Netflix spots were picked up in error around the Rush Limbaugh show. We have instructed our advertising agency to make sure that this error will not happen again.ā
http://www.mainstreet.com/article/moneyinvesting/news/netflix-ignore-our-ads-rush-limbaugh-s-show
Whew. thought I was going to have to pry Netflix away from my hubby. That would not have been pretty……
“Whew. thought I was going to have to pry Netflix away from my hubby. That would not have been prettyā¦ā¦”
LOL! I feel ya girl! LOL!
oh sorry you guys I posted this without looking upthread. ooops
I was doing that all afternoon yesterday. Kept posting stuff that had already been up for hours. Stuck in Pacific time!!
a4alice,
Exactly! My husband loves netflix
JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DOCS…IS THE NEWS CONFERENCE ON VIDEO SOMEWHERE? AND..ARE THOSE SHOES FOR REAL…I WANT SOME! THE NEW POST SAYS ERROR!
http://motherjones.com/mojo/2012/03/flow-chart-are-you-slut Funny.
The Sandra Fluke thing is a big deal. I have Conservative Doctors who work in my hospital asking me If a heard about and how them and their wives are outraged and they hope Rush finally gets it this time. My jaw dropped to the floor. I have known by their mutterings when the ACA rooled that they are GOP. But this just shocked me. It seems this is nonpartisan. So thats Good.
I love the way PBO smacked Ed henry.
Wonder how many advertisers he has to lose and not pick up, to no longer even have a show? That’s how many I want him to lose….plus some extra. Just ‘cuz.
@Lovinganlaughing, that’s ‘post’and ‘sort’. My s key is sticking.
@liberallibrarian – Deaniac and Booman disagree about AG Holder’s statements concerning the taking out of American terrorists who target Americans.
I agree with Holder. His legal arguments make sense to me. (Personally, I think targeting your own countrymen sort of nulls and voids your ‘rights’ as a citizen. But, of course, this is why I am a private citizen, with absolutely no input.) I may not understand all the legal implications, but I certainly agreed with what I did understand from Deaniac’s statement.
How do you interpret their disagreement?
I haven’t read Booman’s take on it. But I just have a question for him: When the southern states started to secede after Lincoln’s election, did the President ask a court for permission to go to war against them? These are Americans who have declared war against their own country. If we can capture them, fine. But if they’re planning attacks against the US, how is taking them out before they can attack any different than what the Union did in the Civil War?
That’s the way I see it, and I do appreciate the historical perspective. Thanks for responding.
Front page of CBS
Obama to GOP rivals: War in Iran “not a game”
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57391681-503544/obama-to-gop-rivals-war-in-iran-not-a-game/?tag=stack
really hideous comments under that utube clip. ugh.
I had to sit for this:
Drip, drip
Loved the President’s response to Ed. For someone representing his organization and taking up the front seat of the Press Room in the White House, he could have come with a better question or worded the question better.
How did he expect the President to respond?
“Well Ed, I really, really do want gas prices to go up. These American are definitely not paying enough. They need to pay more.”
I think the President gave the perfect response.
Nintendo, it says “This video has been removed by user.” That was quick!! What was it?
What a disgusting piece of pus this awful lowlife is.
TOD please help me get Limbaugh off of my local radio station here in the dc area. Twitter Brigade Please retweet. Thx
DARN…SORRY I HAD TO MISS THE CONFERENCE TODAY…FROM WHAT I’M SEEING SO FAR IN EXCERPTS…PBO IS KICKIN’ IT…YOU TELL IT MR. PRESIDENT …WAR IS NOT A GAME…I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THE GOP HAWKS WHO STAND BY AND GLADLY INVITE EVERYONE ELSE’S SON OR DAUGHTER TO WAR! THEY DISGUST ME…IRRESPONSIBLE BASTARDS!
Concerning the advertisers dropping from Rush. Clear Channel sells the advertising and distributes it around. An advertiser it not necessarily aware it will air during Rush’s show. Now, however, they are specifically telling Clear Channel they do not want the ads to air during his show. I wonder what effect this will have on Clear Channels revenue. Ad rates are tied to listenership. Sinc ethey can’t add Rush’s listenership to their ad pitch, will they have to lower rates? I know, if I was an ad company, I would be pushing for rates to be lowered if they can’t promise a certain level of listenership.
I can’t wait.
http://thinkprogress.org/green/2012/03/06/438121/romneys-latest-clean-energy-attack-you-cant-drive-a-car-with-a-windmill-on-it/
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/03/06/this-is-not-a-game/
Which campaign, or whose campaign was Barbara Bush talking about?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/plum-line/post/the-morning-plum-axelrod-tattoos-romney-with-rush-slut-comment/2012/03/06/gIQAfMobuR_blog.html
Dems clearly see an opportunity to exacerbate the gender gap that is already widening, perhaps due to the substance of the dispute over birth control. Yesterdayās NBC/WSJ poll found that Obama is now leading Romney by 55-37 among women. A recent poll by Dem Stan Greenberg found that unmarried women ā a key Dem constituency that Obama must win back in 2008 numbers ā now back Obama by 65-30.
Woot the local news in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia is reporting extremely low voter turnout..with less than 2 hours until the polls close..predicting less than 10% participation..I passed by “Vote here” signs on the way home..ghost town..I know they wish President Obama was on their team(on the real)..too bad so sad..our guy(PBO) is amazing and I love him !
Yeah Baby!!!
oh, yes!
Democratic National Committee, Obama 2012 SuperTuesday Memos hit Romney
By Lynn Sweet on March 6, 2012 7:51 AM | No Comments
Mitt Romney gets SuperTuesday hits in memos from the Democratic National Committee chief Patrick Gaspard and Obama 2012 deputy manager Stephanie Cutter…
Click below for the memos….
below, from the DNC’s Patrick Gaspard and Obama 2012’s Stephanie Cutter…
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/03/democratic_national_committee_15.html
Is it me or in the clip of “Good Luck Tonight” does the reporter sitting to Nora O’Donnell’s right look like Darth Vader after they removed his mask in “Return of the Jedi”?