President Obama greets a crowd at Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 25
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Absolutely lovely.
Theooooooooooooooooooo!!
I wonder what is POTUS singing? He sure looks like he is enjoying himself.
I think it was Earth, Wind and Fire Anniebella …. let me check.
Update! Yep: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama dance while the band Earth, Wind and Fire performs at the Governors Ball in the East Room of the White House, Feb. 22, 2009. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
You are on the ball Chica! You have now earned the certificate of #1 Obamabot.
I love this picture – they’re just oblivious and enjoying the moment. I love it! Thanks Chipsticks!!
Congrats theo67!
Thanks Donna (my earlier message disappeared…)
Woot! Hey Jovie!! Congrats on first! π
Thanks, Dudette! I’m thrilled! π
Hey congrats, youngster! π We haven’t run into each other in quite a while. How’s life?
Life’s good. Happy to be first! π
I hope you’re well.
Oh yeah! No complaints. In fact, life gets better as we approach the end of the month. π
I’m on vacation after Thursday for a couple of weeks – can’t wait!
So am I! π π Thursday is my last day on my 1 month contract, and in fact I’m heading out to Texas for a couple of weeks (mainly to see if I can get a piece of the OFA grassroots action, but ostensibly to visit elderly parent and his wife.) We should talk soon, maybe Friday.
We’re trading places! I’m heading up that way to Toronto. You’re heading south down this way (kind of)… We’ll have to talk when we both get back.
Wait a minute, Theo! WAIT A MINUTE! When are you coming? While I have suggested July 5 to the folks as my arrival date I haven’t booked yet, and I have to call them back when I do. I have the entire month of July to play with, maybe we could meet here before I leave. Oh say you are coming early July! Now I’m bouncing around at the thought. Answer quickly. That would be so neat to meet you in my comfort zone. π
I’ll be there on Thursday, and staying until July 10. We definitely have to meet!
Seriously COOL! π π I’m working up to and including Thursday, but after that could meet at a time of your choosing. Are you coming for something special (wedding, etc) where your time will be greatly restricted or can we be flexible? Oh, this is so providential! I really do live a charmed life. π Are you flying up or driving?
I’ll send you an email tomorrow with some details. We’ll figure it out. Very exciting!
Beautiful Kid!
Jooooooooooooooooooovie!!!! I hope you are overwhelmed by how thoughtfully I pick your pics: two of your most loved things …. PBO and labradors π
Awesome!!
And very conveniently left out the doggie’s face. Nice photoshopping skillz, chips.
Gotta run to the airport to pick up my sis. See ya.
FIRST!?
AwwwH!!!!……Almost…………………………….Congrats theo67!!
…….and Jovie………You are tied!
Oh My these pics turn me to mush!
What a wonderful role model these kids get to grow up under.
i love to see him with children. it’s such a poignant reminder that what we do now, and what happens in november, will affect them for the rest of their lives.
Carrying @SnarkKnoller’s water for him, LL!! π π π π π
#FORWARD
How true..lol
π π
These are exactly the kind of tweets I find most effective. Ad-hominen attack often just turn people off and lead to the dismissal of the tweeter. But these kind are difficult to dismiss. They make the point in a “Borowitz”-style. When words and images are inconsistent (as in many political ads), it is the image that speaks to the subconscious mind — and sinks in.
With Gas Prices Expected To Drop Below $3, Republicans Suddenly Silent On Obamaβs Role
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2012/06/25/505369/with-gas-prices-expected-to-drop-below-3-republicans-suddenly-silent-on-obamas-role/
I have ask the question, since POTUS got the blame for gas price going up, does he get the credit for it going down? So far the Republicans haven’t answer the question.
Silence is Golden. I’ll take that over their braying any day! We, The People, see the truth at the gas pump evey single day. Thank you President Obama. Onward, and Forward, leaving our oil addiction behind, so there WILL BE a world for these children to grow up to.
#LandslideOBAMA2012
Yes WE Will
#PRESSON
Obama just can’t connect with people.
We all need to contact the SUPREME COURT and tell them how will feel about the bias and politicization of their rulings. We also need to express our personal impressions of the anti-Obama rantings of Justice Antonin Scalia, and the conflict of interest of Justice Clarence Thomas, regarding the Affordable Care Act.
http://www.supremecourt.gov/contact/contact_pio.aspx
yep, they’re worried. sen blunt says it’s time for compromise. now, i don’t think they really want to compromise–i think they want to look less stubborn and negative at the moment. that let’s the moderate rethugs and independents feel a little safer under the rethug unbrella, until the election.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/25/us-washington-summit-blunt-idUSBRE85O18I20120625
And if you believe that…I have a doped up Dressage Horse to sell you. They lie until they get into power and then go back on everything.
Just David M, on Hardall….book sounds VERY complimentary of the Presidentl
“I have a doped up Dressage Horse to sell you.” BWAHAHAHAHA…..good one.
” How long before Sen. Blunt has to go kiss Rush’s ring?”
—————I don’t Limpballs allows anyone near his ring. Blunt has a better chance with his ass.
***doubt***
This is the same Blunt who introduced the Blunt-Rubio Bill. How divisive could a bill be?
Chgo Trib actually ridiculing Sarah P. for trying to revive the death panel claim. Truth is welcome, but I wish someone in the news media would have stepped forward when all the slop was being thrown during the ACA debate. Starting to notice a wee bit of awakening tho. Maybe some are starting to fear the results of their disgraceful abandonment of duty to our democracy.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/la-pn-sarah-palins-death-panel-claim-rises-from-the-grave-20120625,0,2608432.story
Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Obama, says that the White House βwill be preparedβ if the Supreme Court overturns all or part of the administrationβs health care reform law, according to Politico.
Meanwhile, Marc Ambinder says that the White House is preparing executive orders if the law is struck down. βTheir content and timing I donβt know. But theyβve got contingency plans a-plenty.β
If I remember correctly, it was the WH who pushed for this HCR to be in the Supreme CT right now – and there has to be a reason they did this. That’s why I’m not sweating about the outcome. The administration is ready for whatever maybe. I don’t see PBO looking like he’s sweating bullets over this. It’s the GOP who is worried right now. And their cronies in the MSM who are flailing about with their 24/7 doomsday scenarios.
I have the faith to know that they have their contingency plans, and always know what they are doing. So all nervous nellies please know that they can handle their stories..if even most of us can’t!
We need to start a new meme: “Leadership Is…”
Leadership is not being afraid to tell the electorate what you think about important issues?
“Leadership is”………… NOT Willard Petunia R-money.
Okay.
Forgive me, but where does the Petunia part come from? I’ve clearly missed some stuff.
I’ve always wanted to call someone I don’t like Petunia, so I’ve decided that’s my new name for him.
Ohhhh I see. π
Hey TOD family! Tomorrow is my birthday, I won’t be the same age as FLOTUS again until her birthday.
Hope you have a terrific birthday tomorrow Elle!
Have a wonderful day on your birthday, Elle.HZ
Happy birthday, Elle. Enjoy the day and the coming year!
Have a Fantabulous Birthday, Elle!
Have a wonderful birthday day.
THE MEDIA AIDED AND AMPLIFIED GOP ATTACKS ON HCR
Why Media’s Health Care Reform Coverage Was Even Worse Than You Thought
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With the United States Supreme Court set to rule on the constitutionality of the Obama administration’s 2010 health care reform law, it’s worth noting the media coverage at the time of the debate dramatically favored Republican opponents of the bill. The Pew Research Center recently reminded us of that fact when it highlighted the findings of a comprehensive survey they conducted from June 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010.
But it turns out the Pew study likely downplayed just how dramatically media outlets aided and amplified Republican attacks on health care reform, even though Republicans were on the losing side of that legislative showdown. (Since when do losers get to write the history?)
That’s because the Pew study didn’t effectively capture the run-away misinformation and ceaseless health care reform attacks that flowed from Fox News during the debate.
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http://mediamatters.org/blog/201206250008
Sadly, media coverage of everything that pertains to President Obama is done through the GOP prism. This crop of MSM will go down in history as the worst ever.
I’m hoping for the day when their foolish reporting is so ignored that they are forced to retool their content to become relevant again.
Excellent, Elizabeth Warren will introduce President Obama at Symphony Hall tonight
AWE …SOME!
This is a treat….
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7412900n
Obama treats for ice cream, gets hot fudge sundae
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7412900n
That was Delicious, Donna! I wanted to see it again with my earphones this time because it wasn’t loud enough for my laptop..but, it wouldn’t show it twice.
Hoping this bit of Americana is on Facebook!
That’s terrific, thank you Donna!!!!!
You’re welcome Chips π
THANK YOU sooooooooo much Donna! You freaking R-O-C-K!
Donna is our undefeated video Queen!! Loved that clip!
Okay. Answer honestly. who here when they heard the reporter ask how PBO kept such a trim waistline either had an initial reaction of:
1) cocoa butter!!!!!
2) wanted to say ‘yeah right’ to PBO when he said he doesn’t eat “these kinds of things” often?
——– I love him, but he’s always shoveling food and he’s still so skinny. I don’t think he realizes how much he eats, but as an unequivocal stalker, I say, ‘yeah right.’ I was waiting for the reporters to call him on it, but they didn’t. I say his skinniness is part genes and part mad exercise. that man is too cute and sexy by half. π
He works it off, Lisa. Let’s just leave it at that. π
“Cocoa butter”
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You’re a disgrace Lisa, an absolute disgrace. But flippin’ HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!! π
π hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehhehe!!! I can’t help it Chips., PBO brings it out of me π
Chips and Lisa, everytime I put on my cocoa butter, I smile about my TOD Family. I told my best, best friend and we laughed for awhile. However, there is a lot of truth in the use of the cocoa butter especially on some long fine legs and a pair of sexy sandals. Oh, get out of my way. The girl is dangerous from that point on. Looking good and feeling fine as ever.
It is time TODers to get out the cocoa butter for sure. My neighbor across the street was talking notice as I got of my car the other day. (He is young enough to be my kid.) I told him to back off.
No naughty mats needed, Chips.HZ
Being the stalker I am, I can absolutely relate to what you’re saying. He eats a lot and it’s hilarious. LOL This video is from the last campaign.
I’m surprise POTUS don’t look like Chris Christie. Just kidding, I know POTUS and FLOTUS both work out alot.
I LOVE this video. Don’t get between me and my waffle!!
{{Donna}}!! π π Seeing YOU is a treat! Sure hope you are having a break for all that work. Now, I’ll go view what you shared.
I just left a tweet to Stefanie Cutter and David Axelrod that Obama needs to start having TOWNHALLS WITH VOTERS NOW!! He needs a townhall with SENIORS. He needs a Townhall with HISPANICS/LATINOS He needs a TOWNHALL with Independent/Undecided voters. We have had enough of rallys now, he needs to zero in on individual questions on voters minds. He kills any opponent when he directly stands in front of folks and answers their questions or concerns. It would put romney on the defensive because it will let folks now what people are worried about and are talking about. Can yall tweet Stefanie and David Axelrod or anyone in the OFA and request that Obama start having townhalls
It’s not even August yet. You don’t know A-Z of their plans. They roll these plans out. You just can’t dump all your plans in one summer. What will be left for the fall? I’m not going to demand of the Obama 2012 team what they should or should not do. I watched the c-span interview with Ben LaBolt and Axelrod and watched the behind the scenes of the Obama 2012 HQ and they are on the ball in all sorts of ways. They’re not neophytes.
Amen. Not to be rude or anything, but it does us no good to SECOND GUESS THE FOLKS WHO GOT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA ELECTED 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Actually – the campaign sent out a request for feedback last month, and this is similar to what I wrote. The large rallies are easy for Romney to imitate, because they can rile up their crowds to boo and hiss. But the more intimate settings with President Obama answering people’s questions, and relating to them one on one – Romney can’t touch him. Plus, it would actually get more relevant information out. I know it’s probably a lot more exhausting for the President to have to prepare for each town hall so he can answer every question from left field – especially while he’s also doing his day job of running the Free World (as they say). But, I think the mileage would go a lot further with the give and take. The town halls just give people a chance to see the man, the person, and for him to actually engage. I’m sure they’re going to get to it when the time is right. (I also worry about these large crowds)…
Theo…no one (except us) is paying attention to politics right now. I think mid august, they will start doing townhalls.
Yup – I’m confident they’ve got this.
I think it’s best for all of us to defer to the team that brilliantly run his campaign in 2008 about how to run his campaign now. Obviously, you have every right to make demands on twitter and post them on blogs. I for one will not join you in making demands, or telling the President and his team what to do. First, I am not qualified to make such demands as I have never run a campaign in my life, let alone a presidential campaign. Second, I don’t particularly think that what you are proposing is so urgent that it should be done right now. I am sure in due time President Obama will do “TOWN HALLS.”
Clinton Reveals Irrefutable Fact That Democrats Are The True Job Creators
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So where are the jobs? Public sector jobs have been cut, primarily in states where there are new GOP governors and legislators who were elected in 2010 as a knee-jerk reaction to the bailout of Wall Street. These enthusiastic, extreme right-wing Republicans have slashed budgets for public safety, teachers and other vital service functions.
According to the Labor Department, if those cuts had not been made, our unemployment rate at this time would be 7.1 % and shrinking instead the 8.1% it is currently.
So the next time you hear your Republican friends insist that βbusiness expert Romneyβ is the best solution for our ailing economy, you have some additional facts for your repertoire to confound them. Of course I know Republicans tend to break out in a rash when facts are presented, but at least for a while theyβll be distracted from their dogged itch to Obama bash.
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http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/06/25/clinton/
Speaking about job creators, isn’t it interesting how quickly Boehner could make time to hold a vote re Ag Eric Holder, but all these months he hasn’t been able to get Congress to significantly discuss jobs for unemployed Americans?
boom!!
Tell them Vick C.! By the way, Boehner and Cantor need to know that many of us citizens have contempt of the teabag dominated Congress.
Off-Topic: An Olympic ray of hope for Haiti
http://thegrio.com/2012/06/25/triple-jumper-samyr-laine-looks-to-restore-hope-in-haiti/
While I’m usually all-in for my American team during the Olympics, I wouldn’t get upset to see this young man standing on the podium.
lisa, don’t laugh, but I have been watching the video of the First Couple talking about their First Meal together, first date together. I have been watching it again today. π
I know right?! Catch a glimpse of it on Tweet and am now going back to sunday’s thread to watch it again! π
bloomberg reports that states which tax residents’ income are better able to weather economic storms, because: ‘they can maintain their spending on the salary of workers, who then go out and spend their paychecks on the local economy.’
you know, like firefighters, teachers, police, road crews.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-25/states-lacking-income-tax-get-no-boost-in-growth-bgov-barometer.html
Apparently our resident love muffin nerd: Jay Clark Kent Carney is a BIIIIIIIIG eater. Hahahahahah!! π that’s hilarious.
that’s just letter perfect. the man is a genius.
I agree with you Susanne. I bet you, the MSM will not repeat this over and over again the way they did with the “private sector is doing fine” line taken out of context.
Oh yeah….definitely tweeted.
Lifelong Repub writes that he will be voting for President Obama. He defines the present Repub Party as having “no leaders, no ideas, no morals”.
http://www.addictinginfo.org/2012/06/25/why-this-lifelong-republican-will-be-voting-for-obama/
Great article – I shared it on Facebook and hope others will tweet, email and reference it on a blog. As I call Republicans in battleground states I will remember this young man’s words.
Regardless of what the Press does or doesn’t do, if all of us do our parts to turn our voter contacts out en mass, Mitt and his buddies will experience that landslide Bobfr has been nurturing for our side.
Way to go VC!!
Hello there, Dudette! Is supper ready yet and do I have time to invite myself down to join in?
If you’re looking for a bowl of cereal and a cup of applesauce, belly up to the table my friend, I got ya covered. π
No apple sauce, thanks, but I’ll settle for the cereal and some conversation. How’s that for a compromise? π
Works for me. π
Deal! π π
Brilliant! You are on a roll, VC!
Hi Nathk, I don’t think I’ve seen you this early in a while. Are you on holiday too? Nice to hear from you.
check out this Ad.
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2012/06/fieger_calls_racism_i_know_dam.html
check out this youtube
Still Voting For ‘Mitt Romney’?
The DSCC has started reserving fall air time in Ohio for the matchup between Sen. Sherrod Brown and Josh Mandel, who despite a barrage of negative headlines has been running a tight race against the incumbent, a GOP media-buying source says.
The reservation is from Oct. 2 through election day, the final five weeks of the race, for $2.28 million in three markets – Cleveland, Dayton and Youngstown.
That leaves time left to purchase in the Columbus market, meaning the price tag is likely to grow.
President Obama treat Ice Cream. . .
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7412900n
The was the cutest, most down to earth thing….ever!
He made fun of Jay Carney voracious appetite! LOL.
OMG! I KNEW there was somebody that she looked like, just could remember who? Here it is!
Actually Terence Stamp looks better.
I don’t usually like to make fun of other women’s looks, but I can’t stand that wacko Grinchess! She’s ugly, cuz her heart is ten sizes too small and she’s nuts, cuz… well, ‘cuz she’s just fucking nuts!
Chgo news reported Jesse Jackson Jr. is taking a medical leave of absence for exhaustion. He is under an ethics investigation in the Blago related matter.
This should go viral. Post it everywhere. Time to put the truth out there.
Alex Trebek recovering after suffering a mild heart attack over the weekend.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/GMAHealth/jeopardy-host-alex-trebek-recovering-heart-attack/story?id=16644051
That gnatty little twerp from HuffnPuff, Sam Stein needs a STFU-flavored sundae right now.
Thank you!
Yeah, who gives a shyte if they don’t know shyte. Let them LOSE.
LMAO…because Intrade folks pay attention to MSM who have been saying PBO is having a turrible time. See how that works folks…..the MSM sez that PBO is having a horrible stretch and to substantiate their “opinion” they turn not to the American people via polling but Intrade. They would be better off going to see Ms. Cleo and ask her for advice.
Wow! Wanna see some Rethug heads exploding?
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http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/pentagon-gay-pride-event-scheduled-for-tuesday
The Pentagonβs first official event honoring Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month will take place Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Pentagon Auditorium. Defense Department General Counsel Jeh Johnson is the keynote speaker, and there will be a panel titled βThe Value of Open Service and Diversity,β according to a Defense Department press release.
Story on Jesse Jackson Jr.’s medical leave of absence.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-us-rep-jesse-jackson-jr-takes-medical-leave-of-absence-20120625,0,2889276.story
Dicks:
One of Mitt Romneyβs campaign buses circled a Boston fundraiser featuring President Obama Monday, honking its horn. From Zeke Miller:
Romneyβs campaign bus circled Obamaβs fundraiser at Boston Symphony Hall Monday night several times honking its horn, according to Romney deputy press secretary Ryan Williams and verified by several onlookers.
Itβs the second time the Romney campaign has used one of itβs buses to heckle Obama supporters.
http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/team-romney-heckles-another-obama-event
I wish there was some legal loophole where they could be arrested. Dumb twerps.
#BullyMitt at it again ….
Will the event be streaming live via any source, Chips?
I tell ya..they should take whomever’s IDEA it was that I read on TOD a couple of weeks ago or less..have PBO Supporter’s hold up SIGNS..
“HONK IF YOU SUPPORT PRESIDENT OBAMA”
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I like the idea someone had earlier to OFA supporters to hold up signs that say “Honk if you’re voting for Obama!” Outside the venue whenever the Robme bus shows up. Perfect counter!
I am so happy to be at home. I have been running the streets all day. I have lots of catching up to do. Chips did you post the speech in New Hampshire already?
Little JUVENILE dicks….
I liked the idea to hold up big signs saying “Honk if you support President Obama” when they perform these juvenile rituals.
THIS!!!!
Hi Folks,
Are we getting the campaign event live
I see where it will be on CBSNews livefeed at 7:50pm.
Elizabeth Warren is speaking right now on CBSNEWS Livefeed.
Apparently it’s been moved to 750p EDT per CBS Live feed …
http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
Warren is introducing NOW!!!!
Elizabeth Warren is taking it to SCOTUS and #BainWitt really hard!
It’s on NOW! Elizabeth Warren is up!!
http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
Justice Department sues polygamous towns in Arizona and Utah
http://www.nola.com/religion/index.ssf/2012/06/justice_department_sues_polyga.html#incart_river
GOP Oversight Chair Admits There Is No Evidence Of White House Involvement In Fast And Furious|
http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/24/505180/gop-oversight-chair-admits-there-is-no-evidence-of-white-house-involvement-in-fast-and-furious/?mobile=nc
Heads up, it’s started!
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/06/25/heads-up-president-obama-speaking-in-boston/
Are you ready to STAND WITH THE PRESIDENT?!! – Elizabeth Warren
Look at my handsome President!! Love the warm hug between him and Senator-To-Be Warren! π
caught the tail end of Elizabeth Warren’s comments. she sounds awesome!!!!
Four More Years!!!!!
Just watching Joe Klein on Hardball…..I don’t like him…
http://www.boston.com/politicalintelligence/2012/06/25/elizabeth-warren-blasts-mitt-romney-she-introduces-president-obama-boston/CdhJ2hasQVlTw7MejqabZL/story.html
Liz slams Romney!