President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron walk toward Marine One before departing Washington, DC for Dayton, Ohio to attend a NCAA tournament basketball game
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Nate Silver is now a part of the NY Times propaganda machine, so his objectivity has been compromised in that regard. He clearly is in Mitt Romney’s corner – as is MOST of the MSM.
We’re such silly Obots, wondering why more Republicans were sampled in this poll than the ones last month. We should just nod and grin and never ever question.
Michael Smerconish on Tamron’s program said oversampling was because those who dislike Obama dislike him to a greater degree —–and thus will vote—-than those who like Obama. Trying to use the enthusiasm gap excuse. Don’t buy it.
Al Giordano said he’d sell out. He called it as soon as it was announced that Silver would be going to the NYT.
“The best independent reputation on the Internet today announced that it will co-brand with the worst journalistic reputation on earth.
What were the statistical probabilities of that?
The New York Times sucks the life force out of every single person it touches. And now I have to watch someone I like and admire be destroyed, slowly and painfully (yes, nerds, think of it in language you can understand: it’s the Sarlacc pit from Star Wars), where they will either digest him slowly over a thousand years after stuffing him behind a paywall or, worse, turn him into a prick just like every other Timesman.”
Well, I am sure that Al is thinking about the run-up to the Iraq war and how the NYT’s failed so miserably in their reporting. Nate was our go-to go for filtering out the truth about the polls, and no one has replaced him.
And don’t forget how the NYT shilled for Bush in 2000 and 2004. It was the NYT opinion columnists like Maureen Dowd and Frank Rich who started and pushed all the ugly memes about Al Gore and John Kerry.
Nate Silver and 538 got me through the election in 08. I would check several times a day even at school. I always trusted what he had to say, he was almost always right, and would explain the polls so clearly. I miss that so much.
I am not getting tied uip in knots over these polls. In a way, it makes me happy when I see results like the two obviously manipulated polls because it will really energize our people more.
Secondly, although polls can have some influence on the public, I think there is less than some people give it credit for.
Thirdly, these polls are just too early to matter.
And fourth, the media needs to maintain at least a fiction of a horse race. IIRC, shortly after the Republican convention, McCain was actually ahead in the polls, and even at the end, the final spread was predicted by only a couple polls. Although most had PBO winning, the spread was closer than what actually occured.
And as a side note, because being me, I can’t let it go by, FLOTUS is absolutely beautiful and her outfits always amaze me. Of course, in this case, the woman makes the clothes and not the other way around.
Japa–you make a good point. If people feel complacent about November, they won’t work as hard. Stupid polls, even bad ones, are energizing. Your second point that few people pay attention is spot on. There are those who follow everything and get either discouraged or energized this far out and then there is the vast majority who are simply too busy to focus on a November race and could care less.
The campaign is trying to raise funds off the ABC polls I notice. I received an email from Messina about it. They probably have their internal polls showing something different but they pretend to go along with the rigged polls and try to motivate folks to participate more.
I don’t watch the news except for Sharpton and on occasion I’ll have a chance to see Bashir. But other than that, besides reading people get pissed on Twitter, I have no clue about what’s on the news. So I had a great day yesterday. I don’t watch that stuff, but for those who do, always remember it’s a damn joke. Morning Joe is a joke. Tweety is a joke. The average person on the street has no idea who these people are. As long as we push back at the lies and inform our friends and neighbors about what’s really going on, POTUS will win.
Those polls were a joke, designed not only to boost Romney, but to cause POTUS supporters to feel unsure and scared about his chances. Don’t let them get to ya, folks.
Exactly. The only poll I am intersted in is sthe poll on election day when we all geeet up early, grab our IDs and go vote. They are trying to get to us but we are smarter than them. Duppy knows who to frighten…meaning a ghost knows exactly whom to approach,
“President Obama’s most important advantage against Mitt Romney, his monied friends, and their Super PACs is us – and that means you. As Waldman puts it:
The message is that YOU are living in historic times,
and history depends on YOU. ”
People keep mentioning that McCain was ahead in poll after their convention—-also mentioned in Game Change—–and for some reason, and believe me I was paying attention minute by minute, I don’t remember that at all. I must have blocked it out or it was a real short-lived advantage.
12% of Republicans in Mississippi believe PBO is a Christian, and Trent Lott is telling Tweety it makes no difference when they vote. Tweety is dying laughing. What a country we have.
$$$$$. He prepared for public office by being a cheerleader at Ole Miss. Republican politicians like to train as cheerleaders. George W., Rick Perry, Thad Cochran, and others.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE NYT AND WAPO POLLS LALALALALA I CAN’T HEAR YOU.
I mean, anyone who reads the crosstabs—and I assume that Nate Silver can read—can tell there was something wrong with the methodology. Not a minor error, but a glaring, 4 alarm bias. We can see it. Why can’t our pundit overlords?
For many teenagers, getting behind the wheel is a rite of passage. It’s a step into adulthood that brings new freedoms and responsibilities.
For a growing number of state legislatures, however, the driver’s license is being used as an incentive to keep students from dropping out of high school. The laws vary from state to state, but the general premise is the same: If a student wants to stay on the road, he or she must stay in school.
I would be really interested to see if this works. It might be the motivation that some need. Of course the schools would have to work really hard to reach all children.
None of my children got their driver’s license before they were 18. This was mostly because they didn’t want to spend their spare earned cash on their share of car insurance and car expenses which was a requirement for driving in my household.
The idea that every teenage nitwit should get a license and have a car at parental expense is totally ridiculous!
First lady Michelle Obama said in a statement Tuesday that she hoped the 2012 Olympic games would get young people interested in exercise and fitness.
“In the months ahead, I’ll be talking to Americans all across the country to encourage even more young people to tap into that Olympic spirit and turn their inspiration into action” the first lady said in a statement. “As the Olympic creed states, ‘the most important thing … is not to win, but to take part.’ And that doesn’t just mean sitting and watching, it means getting up and getting active as well. I hope we use the upcoming games as motivation for all of us to get up and get moving. This is especially true for our young people. You don’t have to be a gold medal winner or the best athlete at your school to take part.”
Ms. Obama will lead the U.S. delegation to the games.
Okay Chips, can I rationalize $85 for a tote bag by just saying, “It’s for a good cause and I’ve already given PBO hundreds of dollars toward his re-election and am prepared to max out, if need be.” Is that a good enough excuse?
David Cameron looks nice in his outfit and all but jeez dude needs some sun and needs to hit the gym a little bit more. Just a little bit. His wife is fitter than he is. But I do give him credit on the fit of his jeans and the color.
Sam Cam and FLOTUS look really nice. I love their bright colors.
Hey, UT, I haven’t asked you about the latest drama at Stamford Bridge. Was Roman right in axing AVB? Or does he just need to stay the hell out of the manager’s nose and let him build the team? Can I answer a qualified “yes” to both questions?
OT – I just had a conversaion with my youngest son in Killeen, He is looking for insurance in Texas and says he is having trouble because of his pre-existing conditions. I almost fell off my couch. Told him that is not an issue anymore because of the ACA. He had no idea. And he really needs insurance, his whole family does. Anyway, can you tellme where I can point him to get quotes or a website. It is sad because we really had a little problem in 2008. I really can’t discuss politics with him, but I did tell him that because of President Obama, he will be able get affordable health care and not have to worry about his helath issues or the kids. Anyway, I am not real savy on how tofind this stuff on the tubes could you point me in the right direction? Or anybody else on this site.
I really a;ppreciate all of your help.
Hey Roberta I was going to link what hopefruit just provided a link to. If you or your son uses the link, it’ll be of great help. You can also peruse other features of http://www.healthcare.gov. It’s a very good website. Straight from the white house and HHS.
We are so used to the fit bodies and physical activities of our awesome first couple, that we may forget that your average 49 and soon-to-be 51 year olds do not look like them. OI have yet to see a current head of state who is as fine as PBO. Samantha Cameron (how old is she?) looks good, but who wears such high heels in a gym?
Oh and if anyone has something flip to say, tell this:
…As tradition would have it, Mrs. Obama follows in the footsteps of so many First Ladies before her — Laura Bush led the U.S. delegation during the 2006 Winter Olympics in Italy and Hillary Clinton did the same at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Norway…
lamh35, oh but these racists ass folks will fine some fault with it, that’s the racism in them. I hope Malia and Sasha will be able to go with FLOTUS, I think they will be out of school.
The United States isn’t hosting the games and so our official delegation will be there just as those from other countries simply to lend support…
The First Lady will typically meet privately with our contingent offering support and pep talk…
Just being there is a boost to the athletes who practice for years to qualify, stresses the importance of this world event countries clamor to host and elevates not only the participants, but our country…especially when they rack up all those gold, silver and bronze medals…
Rick Santorum accused Fox News of “shilling” for Mitt Romney during an interview with Fox’s Brian Kilmeade on Tuesday morning. “The man has had a ten-to-one money advantage,” Santorum said of Romney on the radio show “Kilmeade & Friends.” “He’s had all the organizational advantage. He has Fox News shilling for him every day — no offense, Brian, but I see it — and yet, he can’t seal the deal because he just doesn’t have the goods to …
Exactly. He seems to conveniently forget the cool millions he made with Fox when he was an “expert” political analyst and they were licking his boots. Whine whine whine whine.
Joe Walsh Money Woes: Campaign Low On Cash As Child Support Case Continues »
Next week, two Democratic candidates hoping to replace U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh will face off in the Illinois primary. Both have claimed to be the best-suited to take on the outspoken, Tea Party-backed Republican — but as his money dries up and polls remain dismal, defeating Walsh may not be very tough for either of them.
On Monday, Politico reported that Walsh raised only $38,300 during the first two months of 2012, which is reportedly barely enough to cover the $24,015 he owes in legal fees.
Wish no one bad, but this guy deserves whatever he gets….
Tweety is pushing the gas price affecting Obama’s poll numbers theme, #177 media personality to follow suit. He said, “Some challenge it, but there is a pattern that he is losing support, especially among women.” I don’t believe that. Not after the assault on womens’ rights coming from the right the last few weeks. It defies common sense. And I think it is so irresponsible and unethical for these personalities, and that’s what they are, to go along without thought or consideration to the authenticity of those polls. Tweety just showed the doomsday polls, calling it “interesting stuff”. He said, “People are really reacting to these gas prices.” (According to polls, only people with incomes under $50,000) (And, according to me who recently drove from northern Illinois to southern Florida and back, it is not affecting traffic on the roads—-we have made this trip for many years, and this was the heaviest traffic we have ever seen—–our former light stretches never happened this time—–just solid both directions the whole way) People are used to the rise and fall of gas prices, happens every year.
If someone tells you the president is losing support with women and the GOP is gaining that support, it’s time to just laugh in their faces and keep on walking. This is fiction pure and simple.
How convenient that at the height of the GOP’s war on women, a war that we and POTUS are winning, there’s suddenly a poll showing women turning on the one guy in DC actually fighting for them, even publicly calling out that pig, Limbaugh. Oh, yeah. Women are suddenly flocking to the GOP.
I tell ya, this has to be the most transparent attempt the MSM has ever made to drive the narrative. Ray Charles could see what they’re doing.
So for the first time in my life I got polled by a major pollster–Quinniapac. When the poller asked me if I would vote for Barack Obama and I told her I would crawl over cut glass to do so, she starting laughing and said that was not an answer she could write down and told me she hoped it wouldn’t come to that.i,e, crawling over cut glass. When she asked me what of thought of Rick Santorum’s record as US senator from Pa, I asked her if God Awful was a choice and she laughed again. When she asked about the Pa Governor and Romney, Newt and Paul, I asked if I there was anything strong than ‘not support’. At the end I told her that the poll had been fun and she said I was the first person who had made her laugh. I honestly did think the answer choices were a bit tepid. Just saying you support the president seems lame and saying you do not support Mitt Romney is just a laughable understatement. Still I think it helps to show there’s a lot of enthusiasm out there for PBO.
Ok so Reuters just released a new poll. PBO is now at 50%. Gallup – rightwing rag – has him at 49%. Let’s see if any of these moronic pundits pick up on these poll numbers.
I won’t be long.Wanted to let everyone know that my mom and I are doing well.We are doing rehab at home and she is thinking about going back to work in April.Weather in Chicago this time is simply unbelievable and we’re going for walks just so she can get used to walking (mini) long distance.She is not liking it at all but she doesn’t have a choice either 😆
too many bloody Romney ads on my tv screen and I am sick and tired of his mug already 🙄
I found these links in case they are showing basketball so check them out just in case.If they work;Enjoy.They are both safe 😀
Great to hear from you, Fred – and fantastic news that your Mom is even entertaining the idea of going back to work. I’m glad that things are getting better. 🙂
Ah, {{Fred}}, thank you for letting us know that you and your mom continue to progress. Very glad to hear this and ,for the record, some of us still miss you.
He is shallow, hollow, flippant, dishonest for thrills, 5-prong tongued and a self-serving flake…
He is so pissed at not having access to President Obama, he throws spiteful and malicious fits like a grade school kid…
Tries to make up crap and childishly elevates obviously undeserving random characters turning them into fake heroes to taunt President Obama…
But Chris Matthews is a first rate douche…transparently disingenuous and deals in the well-worn D.C game President Obama eschews: kiss my butt and I’ll make you look good …or I’ll make up crap about you to destroy you…
Bravo, and I concur that he is a “first rate douche”. Yet, sadly some here continue to give him ratings. I really don’t see where his actions can be considered staying on top of things, to counter the negativity. Matthews is a light-weight blow hard, a sentimentalist for all things white man’s glory. I caught him last week but that was because I left it on after Rev Al. I do not set my self to watch him, on purpose. We all know he means nothing of what he says. One day hot, next day cold, next day on, next day off. People, please don’t annoy yourselves. Be strong. You can resist his wind. And if you must put yourself through the insults, he needs a major take down on a regular basis. Once a jackass, always a jackass.
These idiots with these deceptive polls are just trying to get back on par because of the Game Change movie and Rush Limpbrains demise. They cannot find anything to attack our Beloved President with so they come up with polls and gas prices. This is the best that these clowns can do. Clowns can do only so much and are not known for being mentally astute. Also, I voted today in the Alabam primaries Democratic and was honored to connect the line for President Obama and the eight delegates.
The pending deal to move senior Taliban figures from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar is part of a trade for the return of a Western prisoner, according to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
The Obama administration’s plan to move five top Taliban officials to live under house arrest in Qatar has been extensively reported but never openly discussed by administration officials. And until Feinstein confirmed it to The Cable, the fact that the crux of the deal is a swap for a Westerner had never been publicly disclosed.
I hope there will be video of their arrival (President Obama and PM Cameron). I toyed with the idea of trying to watch from work, but I have a feeling I’ll be fired… 🙂
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For the first time since early July, more Americans approve of the job President Barack Obama is doing than disapprove, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that shows his approval rating now at 50 percent.
The poll, taken March 8-11 on the heels of reports that 227,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in February, indicates that Obama’s rating has risen by 2 percentage points during the past month. The percentage of Americans who disapprove of the Democratic president was 48 percent, down from 49 percent in February.
Some other polls have shown a recent dip in Obama’s approval rating, and linked that to rising gasoline prices.
In Florida, we have registered 25k so far this year, but according to these polls, democratic registration is going down!
Put it this way, 2/3 rd new registrations are democrats…
The Reuters/Ipsos telephone poll of 1,084 adults included 554 respondents who identified themselves as Democrats, 421 as Republicans, and 109 as independents. The total respondents included 937 registered voters.
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have charged three executives of what was once the nation’s second-largest mortgage company with civil accounting fraud.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said the executives conspired to conceal disastrous conditions at the now-defunct Thornburg Mortgage Inc. as the housing market collapsed and the financial crisis loomed.
The SEC said the three executives conspired to overstate Thornburg’s income by more than $400 million in 2007. Thornburg faced “a severe liquidity crisis” in early 2008 and its lenders were demanding payments the company wasn’t able to meet, the SEC said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M.
The three are former Thornburg CEO Larry Goldstone, ex-Chief Financial Officer Clarence Simmons and ex-Chief Accounting Officer Jane Starrett. The SEC is seeking unspecified fines and restitution from them and wants them to be barred from serving as officers or directors of any public company.
Goldstone and Simmons disputed the SEC’s charges and said they will contest them in court. The agency’s suit “is based on unfounded claims, emails taken out of context and inaccurate interpretations of management’s actions,” they said in a statement. “The SEC’s case singles out and punishes us for not having the clairvoyance to anticipate an unprecedented financial-system crisis.”
Company auditor KPMG reviewed the circumstances around Thornburg’s financial statements and stated that it found no problems with management’s integrity or the company’s internal controls, the statement from Goldstone and Simmons said. It added that the two had “communicated candidly and forthrightly with investors while they waged an 18-month battle to save the company.”
Husband just yelled in from his sports watching den that President Obama was on the screen, at the game, sitting there talking to “some guy next to him”—-that would be David Cameron, Mr. Dotster—-but thanks for the heads up, ad on now.
There they are again! PBO is really bending Cameron’s ear, really talking a lot. Some other guy is leaning in trying to hear what Obama’s saying. PBO is chewing gum. Now the announcers are talking about when one of them—Clark—-played bball with Obama and is asked if he let the president win. I didn’t catch the reply, but I think it was very diplomatic.
By Lynn Sweet on March 13, 2012 4:36 PM | No Comments
WASHINGTON–As the Obama re-election team puts increasing focus on ten battleground states, the campaign is opening a new financial front to raise millions for state Democratic parties in these crucial states.
First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Minneapolis on Monday for a fund-raiser to benefit the Obama 2012 campaign and the Democratic National Committee and the state Democratic parties in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The tab for her event ranges from $250 general admission to $1,000 for “preferred seating” to $5,000 for a guest photo and cocktail reception to $25,000 raised or donated.
First Lady Michelle Obama To Lead Presidential Delegation to Opening Ceremonies of 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London
Mrs. Obama says that the games will serve as an inspiration to get more kids active and healthy
Washington – First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Mrs. Obama made the announcement at an event with Mrs. Samantha Cameron celebrating the Olympic Games and Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. At the event, Olympians and Paralympians including Kortney Clemons, Dominique Dawes, Tom Dolan, April Holmes, Lisa Leslie, Lori Ann Lindsey, Dan O’Brien, Becky Sauerbrunn, David Wagner and Mal Washington led DC-area school children in activities inspired by the Olympic Games. Mrs. Obama emphasized her hope that the Olympic Games will inspire more young people to get active and healthy, the goal of her Let’s Move! initiative.
“In the months ahead, I’ll be talking to Americans all across the country to encourage even more young people to tap into that Olympic spirit and turn their inspiration into action,” said Mrs. Obama. “As the Olympic creed states, ‘the most important thing … is not to win, but to take part.’ And that doesn’t just mean sitting and watching, it means getting up and getting active as well. I hope we use the upcoming games as motivation for all of us to get up and get moving. This is especially true for our young people. You don’t have to be a gold medal winner or the best athlete at your school to take part. You don’t even have to play an organized sport. You can dance in the living room, ride your bike around the neighborhood, or go for a walk with your friends. Everyone can find some way to be healthy, get active, and have some fun.”
Hearing from Fred upline, so glad things are going well, Fred. Made me want to ask has HZ been here lately. I haven’t seen any of her posts. I worry about her.
so hmm do ya think I’ll get in trouble.. I filled out my basketball bracket at the OFA site.. in the meantime one of my sons filled one out for me too.. oops ;(
So glad to hear of the improvement for you and your mother, Fred. What a treat to have good weather in Chicago in March! I remember walking to school in March in Chicago…..it was nice….coming home at noon…..it was snowing! Hope the weather stays nice so you can continue your walks. I am a firm believer in walking…..it does more good for us than we even know! People who live in cities where they walk a lot are fortunate.
Here’s a little factoid for all of us…..my husband attended a seminar Friday on Alzheimer’s….for his psych license. The presenter said one of the best ways to delay or totally avoid Alzheimer’s is, yes you guessed it….to WALK! The other way is to eat like the Italians do…..very little red meat and fish at least twice a week. Evidently the same fat and cholesterol that clog heart arteries, also clog arteries to the brain, cutting off blood flow and brain activity. The U.S. has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s, and Italy, in fact the entire Mediterranean area, and Japan have the lowest rates. Probably the wine helps too!!!
The Obama Diary 
Should be fun!
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Reposting this. http://obamalovesyouback.com/
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My President loves love and he loves to get and give love from the American people who love him and love to get love from him and give love to him.
I loves to love my President. He gets all this love. yes ma’am
wait- that sounded totally inappropriate..
y’all kno what i mean though hehe
LMAO! We know what you mean collegekay 🙂
Yes he does. I love FLOTUS’ sweater.
3rd -AGAIN 🙂
Congrats to my 1st & 2nd prizewinners, PJ and Collegekay!
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Fun time!
Ok Nate Silver is an idiot…
Nate Silver @fivethirtyeight
”Decline in Obama approval caused by: (a) random variance + gas prices or (b) ZOMG VAST MEDIA CONSPIRACY TO RIG POLLS”
” I don’t have anything to do with conducting the NYT/CBS poll. But I think it’s a very good poll.”
Okkkkkkkkk
Nate Silver is now a part of the NY Times propaganda machine, so his objectivity has been compromised in that regard. He clearly is in Mitt Romney’s corner – as is MOST of the MSM.
I’ll give you a more pithy statement HF2. Nate Silver has gone to shit.
Thank u. That’s correct.
That’s so disappointing. Nate Silver was such a reassuring presence in the 2008 elections but he’s lost his edge.
Not so much lost his edge as sold his soul to the devil…
Shame…
We’re such silly Obots, wondering why more Republicans were sampled in this poll than the ones last month. We should just nod and grin and never ever question.
Michael Smerconish on Tamron’s program said oversampling was because those who dislike Obama dislike him to a greater degree —–and thus will vote—-than those who like Obama. Trying to use the enthusiasm gap excuse. Don’t buy it.
Al Giordano said he’d sell out. He called it as soon as it was announced that Silver would be going to the NYT.
“The best independent reputation on the Internet today announced that it will co-brand with the worst journalistic reputation on earth.
What were the statistical probabilities of that?
The New York Times sucks the life force out of every single person it touches. And now I have to watch someone I like and admire be destroyed, slowly and painfully (yes, nerds, think of it in language you can understand: it’s the Sarlacc pit from Star Wars), where they will either digest him slowly over a thousand years after stuffing him behind a paywall or, worse, turn him into a prick just like every other Timesman.”
http://narcosphere.narconews.com/thefield/3978/five-thirty-what
I think saying the NY Times has the worst journalistic reputation on earth is a bit of an overstatement, but otherwise i agree with him.
Well, I am sure that Al is thinking about the run-up to the Iraq war and how the NYT’s failed so miserably in their reporting. Nate was our go-to go for filtering out the truth about the polls, and no one has replaced him.
And don’t forget how the NYT shilled for Bush in 2000 and 2004. It was the NYT opinion columnists like Maureen Dowd and Frank Rich who started and pushed all the ugly memes about Al Gore and John Kerry.
Nate Silver and 538 got me through the election in 08. I would check several times a day even at school. I always trusted what he had to say, he was almost always right, and would explain the polls so clearly. I miss that so much.
I am not getting tied uip in knots over these polls. In a way, it makes me happy when I see results like the two obviously manipulated polls because it will really energize our people more.
Secondly, although polls can have some influence on the public, I think there is less than some people give it credit for.
Thirdly, these polls are just too early to matter.
And fourth, the media needs to maintain at least a fiction of a horse race. IIRC, shortly after the Republican convention, McCain was actually ahead in the polls, and even at the end, the final spread was predicted by only a couple polls. Although most had PBO winning, the spread was closer than what actually occured.
And as a side note, because being me, I can’t let it go by, FLOTUS is absolutely beautiful and her outfits always amaze me. Of course, in this case, the woman makes the clothes and not the other way around.
Japa–you make a good point. If people feel complacent about November, they won’t work as hard. Stupid polls, even bad ones, are energizing. Your second point that few people pay attention is spot on. There are those who follow everything and get either discouraged or energized this far out and then there is the vast majority who are simply too busy to focus on a November race and could care less.
The campaign is trying to raise funds off the ABC polls I notice. I received an email from Messina about it. They probably have their internal polls showing something different but they pretend to go along with the rigged polls and try to motivate folks to participate more.
I don’t watch the news except for Sharpton and on occasion I’ll have a chance to see Bashir. But other than that, besides reading people get pissed on Twitter, I have no clue about what’s on the news. So I had a great day yesterday. I don’t watch that stuff, but for those who do, always remember it’s a damn joke. Morning Joe is a joke. Tweety is a joke. The average person on the street has no idea who these people are. As long as we push back at the lies and inform our friends and neighbors about what’s really going on, POTUS will win.
Those polls were a joke, designed not only to boost Romney, but to cause POTUS supporters to feel unsure and scared about his chances. Don’t let them get to ya, folks.
Exactly. The only poll I am intersted in is sthe poll on election day when we all geeet up early, grab our IDs and go vote. They are trying to get to us but we are smarter than them. Duppy knows who to frighten…meaning a ghost knows exactly whom to approach,
This is worth repeating:
“President Obama’s most important advantage against Mitt Romney, his monied friends, and their Super PACs is us – and that means you. As Waldman puts it:
The message is that YOU are living in historic times,
and history depends on YOU. ”
See the entire Smartypants post http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/
People keep mentioning that McCain was ahead in poll after their convention—-also mentioned in Game Change—–and for some reason, and believe me I was paying attention minute by minute, I don’t remember that at all. I must have blocked it out or it was a real short-lived advantage.
It was a very short period of time, dotster. I remember some getting depressed at the time. It didn’t last longer than SP her mouth without a script.
12% of Republicans in Mississippi believe PBO is a Christian, and Trent Lott is telling Tweety it makes no difference when they vote. Tweety is dying laughing. What a country we have.
For people like Tweety, this is all a game…all a joke. For people like Tweety alone, Sarah Palin would be Vice President today.
Trent Lott makes me sick….
He resigned early so he did not have to wait to become a Lobbyist….
I remember him complaining after he left because he had to drive himself and pay for his own lunches.. He said he had not had to do that for 30 years…
$$$$$. He prepared for public office by being a cheerleader at Ole Miss. Republican politicians like to train as cheerleaders. George W., Rick Perry, Thad Cochran, and others.
100% of the people I know believe these people in Mississippi and Alabama are RACISTS and I don’t believe any of them are Christians.
Anniebelle, give them a little break, it is probably 99.9%.
OMAMA/BIDEN2012!!!!
OBAMA/BIDEN 2012
OBAMA/BIDEN2012!!!!!!
But but but..Nate Silver told me..
https://twitter.com/#!/___Chips___/status/179683219124396033
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♥ you, Chips. Take that, Nate.
You inspired me to tweet Nate, Chips, but I am new to this, how do you see if your tweet went through?
That was a great tweet Chips…
Nate sucks…
Chi my beloved legend, will email you tomorrow 😉
There is ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH THE NYT AND WAPO POLLS LALALALALA I CAN’T HEAR YOU.
I mean, anyone who reads the crosstabs—and I assume that Nate Silver can read—can tell there was something wrong with the methodology. Not a minor error, but a glaring, 4 alarm bias. We can see it. Why can’t our pundit overlords?
I know, silly question.
Can Lure of Driver’s License Keep Kids in School?
For many teenagers, getting behind the wheel is a rite of passage. It’s a step into adulthood that brings new freedoms and responsibilities.
For a growing number of state legislatures, however, the driver’s license is being used as an incentive to keep students from dropping out of high school. The laws vary from state to state, but the general premise is the same: If a student wants to stay on the road, he or she must stay in school.
I would be really interested to see if this works. It might be the motivation that some need. Of course the schools would have to work really hard to reach all children.
None of my children got their driver’s license before they were 18. This was mostly because they didn’t want to spend their spare earned cash on their share of car insurance and car expenses which was a requirement for driving in my household.
The idea that every teenage nitwit should get a license and have a car at parental expense is totally ridiculous!
So shoot me! I’m old!
FLOTUS links Olympics to ‘Let’s Move’
First lady Michelle Obama said in a statement Tuesday that she hoped the 2012 Olympic games would get young people interested in exercise and fitness.
“In the months ahead, I’ll be talking to Americans all across the country to encourage even more young people to tap into that Olympic spirit and turn their inspiration into action” the first lady said in a statement. “As the Olympic creed states, ‘the most important thing … is not to win, but to take part.’ And that doesn’t just mean sitting and watching, it means getting up and getting active as well. I hope we use the upcoming games as motivation for all of us to get up and get moving. This is especially true for our young people. You don’t have to be a gold medal winner or the best athlete at your school to take part.”
Ms. Obama will lead the U.S. delegation to the games.
I love this bag. What do you think? Should I get it?
http://store.barackobama.com/featured-15/vera-wang.html
Of course you should L3, go for it!!!!
Okay Chips, can I rationalize $85 for a tote bag by just saying, “It’s for a good cause and I’ve already given PBO hundreds of dollars toward his re-election and am prepared to max out, if need be.” Is that a good enough excuse?
That’s not an excuse L3, it’s a perfectly good reason 😉
Dear Chip,
Did you get my e-mail…
Absolutely…
We have to get President Obama re-elected and if we have to do it carrying designer totes and wearing designer tees…
Then we must…It’s beautiful…go for it…ad years from now, i bet it will appreciate tremendously in value…
Okay. I’ve been persuaded. It’s mine.
David Cameron looks nice in his outfit and all but jeez dude needs some sun and needs to hit the gym a little bit more. Just a little bit. His wife is fitter than he is. But I do give him credit on the fit of his jeans and the color.
Sam Cam and FLOTUS look really nice. I love their bright colors.
Hey, UT, I haven’t asked you about the latest drama at Stamford Bridge. Was Roman right in axing AVB? Or does he just need to stay the hell out of the manager’s nose and let him build the team? Can I answer a qualified “yes” to both questions?
(Cough: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/table)
yeah yeah yeah, glory glory Man U, *retch*
Yes you may LL. Sometimes Roman behaves like an arrogant spoilt Russian billionaire. Oh wait……he is.
Oh stuff it. 😆
OT – I just had a conversaion with my youngest son in Killeen, He is looking for insurance in Texas and says he is having trouble because of his pre-existing conditions. I almost fell off my couch. Told him that is not an issue anymore because of the ACA. He had no idea. And he really needs insurance, his whole family does. Anyway, can you tellme where I can point him to get quotes or a website. It is sad because we really had a little problem in 2008. I really can’t discuss politics with him, but I did tell him that because of President Obama, he will be able get affordable health care and not have to worry about his helath issues or the kids. Anyway, I am not real savy on how tofind this stuff on the tubes could you point me in the right direction? Or anybody else on this site.
I really a;ppreciate all of your help.
If anybody wants to do this directly I can be emailed at roberta@thetexasandersons.com 🙂 That;s the company website.
Hello Robert,
Here is a link to the Pre-existing Condition Insurance Plan in the state of Texas.
http://www.healthcare.gov/law/features/choices/pre-existing-condition-insurance-plan/tx.html
Thank you. He is a trial sometimes. 🙂
Thank you again, Just checked it out and sent it to my son. Maybe he will finally realize this President is for all the people.
Hey Roberta I was going to link what hopefruit just provided a link to. If you or your son uses the link, it’ll be of great help. You can also peruse other features of http://www.healthcare.gov. It’s a very good website. Straight from the white house and HHS.
Thank you. Love this place. I just don’t always comment, but I am here almost all day looking and reading. 🙂 🙂
We are so used to the fit bodies and physical activities of our awesome first couple, that we may forget that your average 49 and soon-to-be 51 year olds do not look like them. OI have yet to see a current head of state who is as fine as PBO. Samantha Cameron (how old is she?) looks good, but who wears such high heels in a gym?
Should be “I” not OI
Samantha Cameron is 40 years of age and very wealthy as is the PM.
Kelly Ann Conway bought a new face ?
Aaaaaaaaaaaaand there goes my monitor. Thanks, Linda. 😆
This is awesome news.
Michelle Obama to Lead U.S. Delegation in 2012 Olympics
Oh and if anyone has something flip to say, tell this:
lamh35, oh but these racists ass folks will fine some fault with it, that’s the racism in them. I hope Malia and Sasha will be able to go with FLOTUS, I think they will be out of school.
This sounds cool. What exactly will she be doing?
…?
Leading the U.S delegation as the official/lead representative for the United States government…
No I mean like will she walk out on a stage and present something. What type of ceremonial events.
The United States isn’t hosting the games and so our official delegation will be there just as those from other countries simply to lend support…
The First Lady will typically meet privately with our contingent offering support and pep talk…
Just being there is a boost to the athletes who practice for years to qualify, stresses the importance of this world event countries clamor to host and elevates not only the participants, but our country…especially when they rack up all those gold, silver and bronze medals…
Geesh…now Matthews is going to report on bad poll numbers…that are going down with woman..
Those two polls need to be put in the freaking shredder….
Thanks for posting the awesome pics of the President and First Lady Chipsticks, they
are all kind of awesome.
*sigh*
Does Mrs Cameron look different from the last time the two couples were together? Or maybe I’m thinking of the wrong PM wife.
I think you are thinking of Gordon Brown’s wife who is attractive but less stylish.
yep, I think you are right, it was probably Gordon Brown’s wife. Is Mrs Cameron closer to FLOTUS age than Mrs Brown was?
Sarah Brown is 48 and Samantha Cameron is 40.
I think she had just had a baby…
Rick Santorum: Fox Is ‘Shilling’ For Mitt Romney
Rick Santorum accused Fox News of “shilling” for Mitt Romney during an interview with Fox’s Brian Kilmeade on Tuesday morning. “The man has had a ten-to-one money advantage,” Santorum said of Romney on the radio show “Kilmeade & Friends.” “He’s had all the organizational advantage. He has Fox News shilling for him every day — no offense, Brian, but I see it — and yet, he can’t seal the deal because he just doesn’t have the goods to …
He is just mad thatr they are not doing it for him, not that they should not be doing it for anyone. Whine, whine, whine.
Exactly. He seems to conveniently forget the cool millions he made with Fox when he was an “expert” political analyst and they were licking his boots. Whine whine whine whine.
Joe Walsh Money Woes: Campaign Low On Cash As Child Support Case Continues »
Next week, two Democratic candidates hoping to replace U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh will face off in the Illinois primary. Both have claimed to be the best-suited to take on the outspoken, Tea Party-backed Republican — but as his money dries up and polls remain dismal, defeating Walsh may not be very tough for either of them.
On Monday, Politico reported that Walsh raised only $38,300 during the first two months of 2012, which is reportedly barely enough to cover the $24,015 he owes in legal fees.
Wish no one bad, but this guy deserves whatever he gets….
Tweety is pushing the gas price affecting Obama’s poll numbers theme, #177 media personality to follow suit. He said, “Some challenge it, but there is a pattern that he is losing support, especially among women.” I don’t believe that. Not after the assault on womens’ rights coming from the right the last few weeks. It defies common sense. And I think it is so irresponsible and unethical for these personalities, and that’s what they are, to go along without thought or consideration to the authenticity of those polls. Tweety just showed the doomsday polls, calling it “interesting stuff”. He said, “People are really reacting to these gas prices.” (According to polls, only people with incomes under $50,000) (And, according to me who recently drove from northern Illinois to southern Florida and back, it is not affecting traffic on the roads—-we have made this trip for many years, and this was the heaviest traffic we have ever seen—–our former light stretches never happened this time—–just solid both directions the whole way) People are used to the rise and fall of gas prices, happens every year.
If someone tells you the president is losing support with women and the GOP is gaining that support, it’s time to just laugh in their faces and keep on walking. This is fiction pure and simple.
I blasted him on Twitter.
How convenient that at the height of the GOP’s war on women, a war that we and POTUS are winning, there’s suddenly a poll showing women turning on the one guy in DC actually fighting for them, even publicly calling out that pig, Limbaugh. Oh, yeah. Women are suddenly flocking to the GOP.
I tell ya, this has to be the most transparent attempt the MSM has ever made to drive the narrative. Ray Charles could see what they’re doing.
😆
And brother Ray was no one’s fool.
I’m happy to see FLOTUS today, can’t wait till the State’s Dinner.
So for the first time in my life I got polled by a major pollster–Quinniapac. When the poller asked me if I would vote for Barack Obama and I told her I would crawl over cut glass to do so, she starting laughing and said that was not an answer she could write down and told me she hoped it wouldn’t come to that.i,e, crawling over cut glass. When she asked me what of thought of Rick Santorum’s record as US senator from Pa, I asked her if God Awful was a choice and she laughed again. When she asked about the Pa Governor and Romney, Newt and Paul, I asked if I there was anything strong than ‘not support’. At the end I told her that the poll had been fun and she said I was the first person who had made her laugh. I honestly did think the answer choices were a bit tepid. Just saying you support the president seems lame and saying you do not support Mitt Romney is just a laughable understatement. Still I think it helps to show there’s a lot of enthusiasm out there for PBO.
You have me weepin’ here Jackie, your answers were pure gold!!!!!! 😆
“I would crawl over cut glass.” But where is your enthusiasm Jackie G.? I laughed so hard I started coughing.
LOL—that made me laugh so hard that I spit my tea all over my laptop! Quite a cleanup, but I needed a laugh. Thanks Jackie!
Jackie, that was so thrilling and much fun to read…
Thank you so much for staying focused, unapologetic and unyielding in your public support of our marvelous President…
I love your answers Jackie, made me laugh too.. hope I get polled 🙂
Loved your answers, Jackie!!! I’ll be looking for “would crawl over cut glass” in Q’s poll results.
Ok so Reuters just released a new poll. PBO is now at 50%. Gallup – rightwing rag – has him at 49%. Let’s see if any of these moronic pundits pick up on these poll numbers.
I won’t be long.Wanted to let everyone know that my mom and I are doing well.We are doing rehab at home and she is thinking about going back to work in April.Weather in Chicago this time is simply unbelievable and we’re going for walks just so she can get used to walking (mini) long distance.She is not liking it at all
but she doesn’t have a choice either 😆
too many bloody Romney ads on my tv screen and I am sick and tired of his mug already 🙄
I found these links in case they are showing basketball so check them out just in case.If they work;Enjoy.They are both safe 😀
http://www.sportlemon.tv/c-6.html
http://www.lshunter.tv/basketball-live-streaming-video.html
have a good afternoon;evening and night and until next time
Fred 😉
Hey Fred
Good to hear you and your mum are doing well.
Great to hear from you, Fred – and fantastic news that your Mom is even entertaining the idea of going back to work. I’m glad that things are getting better. 🙂
Thank you. Good job with your mom. Someone mentioned you yesterday, a shout out. I can’t remember who 🙂 Take care.
Thanks Fred for the update and so happy to see you here! Glad to know that your mom is doing well, and that you are okay too.
So good to “see” you, Fred. Good update on your mother. May God continue to give both of the the strength you need to Press On! We miss you.
Nice to hear from you Fred! Best wishes to you and your mom!
Hello Fred!!!! Fantastic news about you and your mother, thrilled you’re both doing well 😉
Welcome back Fred. So glad for your mother and yourself. Hang in there 😀
Ah, {{Fred}}, thank you for letting us know that you and your mom continue to progress. Very glad to hear this and ,for the record, some of us still miss you.
Chris Matthews is a disgrace….
Yes, he absolutely is a disgrace.
Has always been 🙂
Why do you still watch him…
He is shallow, hollow, flippant, dishonest for thrills, 5-prong tongued and a self-serving flake…
He is so pissed at not having access to President Obama, he throws spiteful and malicious fits like a grade school kid…
Tries to make up crap and childishly elevates obviously undeserving random characters turning them into fake heroes to taunt President Obama…
But Chris Matthews is a first rate douche…transparently disingenuous and deals in the well-worn D.C game President Obama eschews: kiss my butt and I’ll make you look good …or I’ll make up crap about you to destroy you…
America and our future be damned…
Bravo, and I concur that he is a “first rate douche”. Yet, sadly some here continue to give him ratings. I really don’t see where his actions can be considered staying on top of things, to counter the negativity. Matthews is a light-weight blow hard, a sentimentalist for all things white man’s glory. I caught him last week but that was because I left it on after Rev Al. I do not set my self to watch him, on purpose. We all know he means nothing of what he says. One day hot, next day cold, next day on, next day off. People, please don’t annoy yourselves. Be strong. You can resist his wind. And if you must put yourself through the insults, he needs a major take down on a regular basis. Once a jackass, always a jackass.
These idiots with these deceptive polls are just trying to get back on par because of the Game Change movie and Rush Limpbrains demise. They cannot find anything to attack our Beloved President with so they come up with polls and gas prices. This is the best that these clowns can do. Clowns can do only so much and are not known for being mentally astute. Also, I voted today in the Alabam primaries Democratic and was honored to connect the line for President Obama and the eight delegates.
Thing is, they are so obvious. I’m glad that folks on twitter throw there bs right back at them. Make em recognize.
Exit polls-
http://m.cbsnews.com/storysynopsis.rbml?pageType=politics&catid=57396643&feed_id=3&videofeed=39
So, in Alabama urban voters Robney leads by 1, and rural voters Santorum wins by 2.
This is razor tight!
The pending deal to move senior Taliban figures from Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to Qatar is part of a trade for the return of a Western prisoner, according to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
The Obama administration’s plan to move five top Taliban officials to live under house arrest in Qatar has been extensively reported but never openly discussed by administration officials. And until Feinstein confirmed it to The Cable, the fact that the crux of the deal is a swap for a Westerner had never been publicly disclosed.
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The game’s coming up, this link is working fairly well for me:
http://nowwatchtvlive.com/2011/07/tru-tv-usa-live-watch-free-tru-tv-channel-online-streaming/
I hope there will be video of their arrival (President Obama and PM Cameron). I toyed with the idea of trying to watch from work, but I have a feeling I’ll be fired… 🙂
Watching the broadcast now. Had to search tor trutv :roll:.
They’re showing PBO coming onto the floor, talking about how historic this is! Woot! Jim Nantz and Clark Kellogg seem excited
yes they do.. thats so refreshing too.. its good to see POTUS out for some fun.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – For the first time since early July, more Americans approve of the job President Barack Obama is doing than disapprove, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll that shows his approval rating now at 50 percent.
The poll, taken March 8-11 on the heels of reports that 227,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy in February, indicates that Obama’s rating has risen by 2 percentage points during the past month. The percentage of Americans who disapprove of the Democratic president was 48 percent, down from 49 percent in February.
Some other polls have shown a recent dip in Obama’s approval rating, and linked that to rising gasoline prices.
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE82C1AN20120313?irpc=932
I await Deaniac’s perusal of the crosstabs.
In Florida, we have registered 25k so far this year, but according to these polls, democratic registration is going down!
Put it this way, 2/3 rd new registrations are democrats…
And, here is the sample:
An obviously skewed sample!
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have charged three executives of what was once the nation’s second-largest mortgage company with civil accounting fraud.
The Securities and Exchange Commission said the executives conspired to conceal disastrous conditions at the now-defunct Thornburg Mortgage Inc. as the housing market collapsed and the financial crisis loomed.
The SEC said the three executives conspired to overstate Thornburg’s income by more than $400 million in 2007. Thornburg faced “a severe liquidity crisis” in early 2008 and its lenders were demanding payments the company wasn’t able to meet, the SEC said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M.
The three are former Thornburg CEO Larry Goldstone, ex-Chief Financial Officer Clarence Simmons and ex-Chief Accounting Officer Jane Starrett. The SEC is seeking unspecified fines and restitution from them and wants them to be barred from serving as officers or directors of any public company.
Goldstone and Simmons disputed the SEC’s charges and said they will contest them in court. The agency’s suit “is based on unfounded claims, emails taken out of context and inaccurate interpretations of management’s actions,” they said in a statement. “The SEC’s case singles out and punishes us for not having the clairvoyance to anticipate an unprecedented financial-system crisis.”
Company auditor KPMG reviewed the circumstances around Thornburg’s financial statements and stated that it found no problems with management’s integrity or the company’s internal controls, the statement from Goldstone and Simmons said. It added that the two had “communicated candidly and forthrightly with investors while they waged an 18-month battle to save the company.”
Husband just yelled in from his sports watching den that President Obama was on the screen, at the game, sitting there talking to “some guy next to him”—-that would be David Cameron, Mr. Dotster—-but thanks for the heads up, ad on now.
😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 😆 Say hello to Mr Dotster, Dotster!
Awesome!
Game is just starting now—-5:40 central—–so interview with PBO in about an hour?—-at half time—-6:40 or so.
About right!
Ooooh—-there they are again—–someone—a coach?—-just came over and greeted/hugged Obama. They have good seats!—-front row center! Imagine!
Maybe one of Howard Fineman’s sources gave them the seats or a owner friend of Willard’s.
There they are again! PBO is really bending Cameron’s ear, really talking a lot. Some other guy is leaning in trying to hear what Obama’s saying. PBO is chewing gum. Now the announcers are talking about when one of them—Clark—-played bball with Obama and is asked if he let the president win. I didn’t catch the reply, but I think it was very diplomatic.
Thank God for Michelle–
By Lynn Sweet on March 13, 2012 4:36 PM | No Comments
WASHINGTON–As the Obama re-election team puts increasing focus on ten battleground states, the campaign is opening a new financial front to raise millions for state Democratic parties in these crucial states.
First Lady Michelle Obama will be in Minneapolis on Monday for a fund-raiser to benefit the Obama 2012 campaign and the Democratic National Committee and the state Democratic parties in Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
The tab for her event ranges from $250 general admission to $1,000 for “preferred seating” to $5,000 for a guest photo and cocktail reception to $25,000 raised or donated.
First Lady Michelle Obama To Lead Presidential Delegation to Opening Ceremonies of 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London
Mrs. Obama says that the games will serve as an inspiration to get more kids active and healthy
Washington – First Lady Michelle Obama will lead the Presidential Delegation to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London. Mrs. Obama made the announcement at an event with Mrs. Samantha Cameron celebrating the Olympic Games and Mrs. Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. At the event, Olympians and Paralympians including Kortney Clemons, Dominique Dawes, Tom Dolan, April Holmes, Lisa Leslie, Lori Ann Lindsey, Dan O’Brien, Becky Sauerbrunn, David Wagner and Mal Washington led DC-area school children in activities inspired by the Olympic Games. Mrs. Obama emphasized her hope that the Olympic Games will inspire more young people to get active and healthy, the goal of her Let’s Move! initiative.
“In the months ahead, I’ll be talking to Americans all across the country to encourage even more young people to tap into that Olympic spirit and turn their inspiration into action,” said Mrs. Obama. “As the Olympic creed states, ‘the most important thing … is not to win, but to take part.’ And that doesn’t just mean sitting and watching, it means getting up and getting active as well. I hope we use the upcoming games as motivation for all of us to get up and get moving. This is especially true for our young people. You don’t have to be a gold medal winner or the best athlete at your school to take part. You don’t even have to play an organized sport. You can dance in the living room, ride your bike around the neighborhood, or go for a walk with your friends. Everyone can find some way to be healthy, get active, and have some fun.”
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2012/03/michelle_obama_to_london_for_o.html
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/03/13/got-game/
Hearing from Fred upline, so glad things are going well, Fred. Made me want to ask has HZ been here lately. I haven’t seen any of her posts. I worry about her.
so hmm do ya think I’ll get in trouble.. I filled out my basketball bracket at the OFA site.. in the meantime one of my sons filled one out for me too.. oops ;(
So glad to hear of the improvement for you and your mother, Fred. What a treat to have good weather in Chicago in March! I remember walking to school in March in Chicago…..it was nice….coming home at noon…..it was snowing! Hope the weather stays nice so you can continue your walks. I am a firm believer in walking…..it does more good for us than we even know! People who live in cities where they walk a lot are fortunate.
Here’s a little factoid for all of us…..my husband attended a seminar Friday on Alzheimer’s….for his psych license. The presenter said one of the best ways to delay or totally avoid Alzheimer’s is, yes you guessed it….to WALK! The other way is to eat like the Italians do…..very little red meat and fish at least twice a week. Evidently the same fat and cholesterol that clog heart arteries, also clog arteries to the brain, cutting off blood flow and brain activity. The U.S. has the highest rate of Alzheimer’s, and Italy, in fact the entire Mediterranean area, and Japan have the lowest rates. Probably the wine helps too!!!
Good to know carloyn. I don’t eat much red meat and should eat more fish, but I drink plenty of wine.
🙂