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10:20: The President departs the White House
11:30: Arrives New York City
12:15: Views storm damage, talks with citizens who are recovering from the storm and thanks first responders who put their lives at risk to protect their communities
2:55: Departs New York City
4:05: Arrives the White House
4:35: Hosts cast and crew members of the film Lincoln for a screening at the White House
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Morning!
The Obama Diary 
Hidee Ho O’s!!!! It’s a great getting up day all you TODdies. Madam Chips has bequeathed us once again, with this most eloquent plea to up and at ’em. All thin, in spite of her having to hobble around on a painful appendage to gather wayward pixels on our behalf.
Cookemom?!
you rang?
Will ya look a the length of that comment, and you were still first! How on Earth???????? Fantastic day lining up for you, woman! 😆
oh, I have my ways. I come in through a different porthole. I had a very proficient TOD mentor who taught me the tricks of the trade.
insider trading.
wimmin/smh
Wonder if VC knows about this…..
😆 Morning Pamelaaaaaaaa!
amk, I keep wondering — what does “smh” stand for?
He spends his life shaking his head, Joan!!
😆 😆
well in my haste to be first I goofed the message. It should read:
“Madam Chips has bequeathed us once again, with this most eloquent plea to ‘up and at ‘em’. All this, in spite of her having to hobble around on a painful appendage to gather wayward pixels on our behalf.”
We knew that, but we did not know you are a poetess, or did we? Really gone NOW….. {{{{TOD}}}} 🙂
‘well in my haste to be first I goofed the message.’ Hmmmmm.
It’s Cookemom!!!! Morning you, morning everyone 😉
Morning Chips!!1 How’s the bum paw? This picture looks familiar. I think it was taken as PBO was leaving me one early morning…. or was it late evening? I was on the balcony, he was saying jovial good-bye, acknowledging the good time had by all.
Cookemom, I think your memory is a bit off there, because that was PBO acknowledging me and letting me know what a great American citizen I am and will always be!!
a pajama party beats good citizenship any day of the week
Congrats on 1st, cookemom! And all the best, Chips, with the healin’ of the wayward appendage or whatever (I’m barely awake, here in River City)!
Good day jo and all in TODville. Congrats cookemom. I late but still great. Judging by the front page the Admiral is still great too. Carry on! 😀
G’day, Yardarm! Welcome to the party!
GM Everyone!!!
Dave?
Helllooooo PAMELA. ;>)
1?
Not even close! Congrats on first cookemom!
Morning!
Hey Chips, sorry to hear about your ankle. Been there. Wishing you a much better day today.
Ah, thank you Maubyandice! My goal for today is not to twist anything…. and with me, that’s quite a challenge 😳
though it is always ok to twist and shout imo.
😆 True!
G’day y’all, g’bye! Whew, that was fast, eh? Back when and if I can! {{{{{{{Chips}}}}}}}}. {{{{{{{{PBO}}}}}}}}
GM Everyone! Congrats cookemom
I crack up when I see the Bakersfield Californian on this site because I grew up in Bakersfield and graduated from their oldest local high school Bakersfield High 🙂
I posted it in honor of you Libra! 😆
LOL thank ya 🙂
G’morning Chips, TOD, lurkers, everyone. Congratulations cookemom on #1!
How’s the ankle Chips? Hoping you’re doing okay.
Lisa, my ankle just looked at me and said: You eejit.” Harsh. But true. Thank you Lisa, I will recover!
Good morning, Chips and TOD.
How is that ankle, Chips? I didn’t get to comment last night. Hope you are feeling better.
All’s good Eve, thank you! It looks a touch unpleasant, but that’s what you get when you’re stoooopid enough to twist the same ankle twice 😳
So, iced the ankle or the wine ?
I watch Lawrence O’Donnell last night and he does it as only he can when he talk about that Little Lying Lindsey Graham, the sidekick of that senile bitter old man John McCain.
I saw it last night as well. It was a magnificent piece of work. Graham is trying to score points with the RWNJs who are talking about primarying him in ’14. He figures if he goes after PBO, he’ll get their respect. The sad truth is, they will respect him for it. Whether it is enough for him to win his primary remains to be seen. If he loses, the person who beats him will be even nuttier than Graham. Doubtful a Dem would win that seat. Too bad.
Lindsay is so deep in the closet that he’s delusional if he thinks the GOP would take a chance on him. No way there isn’t someone in his past/present who’s been “lifting his luggage” so to speak.
I’m referring to his reelection to the Senate. He’s up in 2014 and the RWNJs have already threatened to primary him. He has to do something to get them on his side. Going after PBO does that. the GOP has already backed him. Not sure if the other stuff matters.
Lawrence O’Donnell’s rewrite last night was really a thing of beauty. I’m glad that Chips posted it on Front Page today 🙂
It was a gem Hopefruit, he’s really had some brilliant Rewrites recently, the man’s on form!
Take care of that ankle, Chips. I have injured mine several times. Think about the shoes you might wear.
Thank you JER! I should have pretended I did it while doing something heroic, like, I dunno, climbing Everest?
Everybody asked if I had injured it while skiing. No, I injured it at the library!
Ssssh, don’t tell anyone JER, skiing sounds bettter!!
Well, as LL can tell you, libraries are accidents waiting to happen.
Good morning, TOD family.
Chips, take good care of yourself and stay off that ankle, get ome rest.
Have a great day everyone.
Our President signed, sealed and delivered yesterday. While taking my early walk this morning I heard and saw helicopters getting ready for his arrival in NYC.
Bloomerg should feel like a fool after what he initially said about him coming here. We cannot wait for his man made bought term to expire.
Sure could use a third term for PBO, though. Going to make it my business to enjoy every day of these four years.
(Please God, do not let them go by too fast.)
“Sure could use a third term for PBO, though”
There’s a selfish part of me that doesn’t want him to leave the Presidency in 2017. But alas – our guy deserves to move on, have time to himself and family, rejuvenate and go where his heart takes him. 🙂
Amen!
Love that!
Three doctors are in the duck blind and a bird flies overhead. The general practitioner looks at it and says, “Looks like a duck, flies like a duck … it’s probably a duck,” shoots at it but misses and the bird flies away.
The next bird flies overhead, and the pathologist looks at it, then looks through the pages of a bird manual, and says, “Hmmmm … green wings, yellow bill, quacking sound … might be a duck.” He raises his gun to shoot it, but the bird is long gone.
A third bird flies over. The surgeon raises his gun and shoots almost without looking, brings the bird down, and turns to the pathologist and says, “Go see if that was a duck.”
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This is for you, Chips. You know ? In case you were thinking of surgery….. of any kind.
😆 Thank you Amk – I just postponed surgery!!
You have to think…I dunno, a hundred times?… about what charlatans like me are peddling out there.
LOVE the letter I just added to the post, in case you missed it.
Just in: BP has settled with US government and pleads guilty for lying to Congress, on amount of Oil spilled in Gulf.
Billions in fines, largest ever settlement, not included in that is the 25-35 billion in fines for civil penalties to the US.
Oh yeah, they needed a baseline in order for EPA to set fines for barrels of oil spilled.
Now they have that.
Oh noez, shakedown, shakedown, shakedown. chicago style politics.
btw, did that oil shill fucker win ?
oh so sorry to hear about your ankle Chips, rest & take it easy.. you need to pamper yourself 😉
I love that letter, it speaks exactly for me and how I feel about our President.
You’re very kind sherijr, but I deserve no sympathy for failing to make it from the computer to the door without twisting bits 😳
of course you do.. you need a big hug :)((((((((((Chips))))))))))
I trip all the time.. thus far been lucky.. I’m the clutz of klutzes.. I’m one of those people who wave my hands when I’m talking- knocking glasses into laps.. etc.. so you’re just fine Chips 😉
“I’m one of those people who wave my hands when I’m talking- knocking glasses into laps.. etc..”
😆 sherijr, I’m SO relieved I’m not the only one to do that!!!!
lol.. nope chips you’re not alone… I have a longggg history 🙂
Morning, all! Am traveling and not had a lot of time to post, but I made this observation about newspapers this morning.
USA Today, Financial Times, NY Times all have PBO’s presser on front page above the fold. WSJ nowhere on the front page…nor front page of any section.
Off to meetings…enJOY your day.
Morning Susan – aw, the WSJ is having a sad?!
Have a great day Susan.
Yup…poor them.
You, too Chips. Hope your ankle is healing beautifully!
Good Morning everyone. Chips,. I missed the story about what injured your ankle. I am sorry you are in pain and hope for speedy recovery. Busy the next few days until Thanksgiving. I will be reading a lot but not posting much. Keep the Diary and all your support for our Great President going.
Peace and Love to all,
Sue
Thank you Sue! Have a great few days, see you soon 😉
When I saw the Lawrence O’Donnell ‘Rewrite’ yesterday I clapped and cheered. Sometimes LOD pisses me off with his know it all attitude but throughout the election, his ‘Rewrites’ have been spot on. He’s talked about the media, the republicans, Romney, the system etc. It’s a thing of beauty. When he coined the phrase “Little Lindsey Graham” and “Liar Lindsey Graham” I laughed and laughed and laughed. The way he stares at the camera with such intensity draws everyone in. He and Martin Bashir are quite fantastic in that respect.
He’s been great UT, he’s driven me nuts at times too but I think he really stepped up during the campaign – there were so many great pieces, loved his one challenging the Romney son to a fight! This one was outstanding, he nailed it.
Good Morning Miss Chips. Good Morning Tod family.
Miss Chips, sorry about your hurt ankle, please take care and get better soon.
Thank you so much 1jam4pbo! And good morning!
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks!
I’m so glad to see you up and at em this morning. We would be lost – lost I tell you with you. 🙂
Mooooooorning GGail! Fired up, ready to hobble!! 😆
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE…PRAYERS GOING UP FOR YOUR ANKLE MS. CHIPS AND FOR THE PRESIDENT’S NEW YORK VISIT TODAY! GOD BLESS EVERYONE!…:)
Thank you Sue! Never in history has an ankle received so much love and affection – well, apart from Amk of course. Hope all’s good with you Sue?
Heh, you broke it, you own it.
Also. Too.
Overheard at a supermarket: A father yelling at his toddler who refused to sit still in the shopping cart “If you fall down and break your foot, don’t come running to me.”
I read this morning that of the 5 states that want to secede- one being Texas- that Austin Texas wants to secede from Texas & remain a part of the US. I love Austin for that!
Me too! Keep Austin Weird! (Mother of an Austinite and her friends)
I am so sick of these stupid ass people, if they don’t want to be a part of this country then pack up and get the heck out of here. There is a wide open world out there, let them go where ever they want. I am willing to donate to a fund which would help them get a one way ticket.
ohhh I’d donate to that too 🙂
People talk about FOX News deceiving people, but the mainstream networks are just as bad in distorting reality in favor of the Republicans to every extent possible. Take NBC for instance – basically “reporting” McCain’s tantrum about Susan Rice with absolutely no pushback or counter to his one-sided and dishonest attacks. NBC was essentially pushing McCain’s BS as facts.
hopefruit2, you’ve notice that also. As we’ve doing the campaign, the MSM is full of alot of B.S. Every now and then you will see a Lawrence O’Donnell, but most of the MSM wants to see McCain and his sidekick Lindsey attacking the President. They don’t care one bit if they are lying.
chips, sorry about your ankle owie, bummer! Here’s a tweet that will brighten your day from a Republican Hispanic consultant:
She’s been going after Romney post-election super hard. On the one hand it’s hilarious; on the other, where was she throughout the election when Romney pretty much broadcasted his disdain for her community?
What was the gift Mitt Romney wanted to give his rich friends if he had won? Was it the 5 trillion dollar tax cut, along with keeping the Bush tax cuts.
I think he also offered certain persons in the media top cabinet positions. Not to mention Koch $$$-financed book deals about the downfall of Obama…
Truly, where was she? She did make a comment here and there but I guess she’s hit the wall now. Maybe she’ll wake up, who knows.
Oh Chips I do hope your ankle feels better today. Tell you what, why don’t you just drop everything, hobble on a plane, fly into Montego Bay and I’ll treat you to a relaxing weekend (strating from today ofcourse) on the beach sipping from coconuts while we watch the sunset.
Ooooooh Philly, that sounds delicious – I’m on my way!!! 🙂
Ooooo, I love Montego Bay (Doctor’s Cave)……
Exactly the place I would take her. I’m local and I love, love Doctor’s Cave.
My daughter just got back from Montego Bay 3 weeks ago and loved it…ready to go back! My next trip to Jamaica will be to Montego Bay!
wow just watched the Lawrence clip ~ excellent take down of little lying Lindsay & the asshole known as John McCain.
Having a sprained ankle was one of the worst pains I’ve ever experienced. I crawled for a week in my house — it was ridiculous. Hope you’re not in that much pain.
As long as you don’t sprain your fingers, Chips, we’ll be here! 😆
Ha, I’ll look after my fingers PJ, promise!!!
Regarding the Romney post-election comments that Pres. Obama won because he gave “gifts” aka “free stuff” to African-Americans, Hispanics and young people; Univision has apparently been playing the remarks over and over again. Another death knell for republicans with a group they are trying to court. I knew the party was narrow minded but I figured hey, Romney has a big part in why the GOP had a catastrophic night. I figured the leaders and talking heads in the party were the ones with the problem. Oh no…..the whole party is full of narrow minded, prejudiced bigots.
I listened to a Frank Luntz GOP post-election focus group for CBS as to why they thought they lost. Every person in that focus group didn’t think the party, its policies, messages and values were to blame. Oh no….they all pretty much echoed Romney’s remarks. They all believed minorities voted for Pres. Obama because they all want “free stuff” and believe in socialism. It’s not just the leaders that are rotten in the GOP. It’s the whole bloody party and the bigots who make up the party. It was very eye opening to watch. Even though cameras were rolling, they didn’t hide their disgust of minorities and people who voted for Pres. Obama. They reveled in it.
Sweet of CBS to give them a platform. I hope they drown in their own bile, Luntz at the bottom of the heap. Sorry, but when you have a truly great man like PBO, I just cannot bear this horrid opposition. I need to take a lesson from our POTUS and try not to harbor resentment but it’s reeeeealllly tough.
And this is why 2014 is going to be different from 2010. I really believe that the Dem base is going to be much more motivated this time around, specially the Latino and AA communities.
People say Americans have short attention spans and forget things. And in some cases that is true. But they don’t forget insults and that is all the GOP is doing to them and continuing to do.
And they believe that the majority of people in America believe these things, and that they just didn’t go get their votes – such as sending Paul Ryan into the inner cities to tell people about poverty and becoming “empowered” through honest work. I hope they keep this up. It will be the end of their party forever, and any sane ones will have to form a new party to rescue themselves. This current GOP is embarrassing and offensive.
This ut: It’s not just the leaders that are rotten in the GOP. It’s the whole bloody party and the bigots who make up the party. It was very eye opening to watch.
is the way I’ve always seen the republican party.. in my lifetime from Nixon & Reagan to the Bushes, et al. Racists, liars & grifters.
https://twitter.com/NJedwina/status/269094644342743041
GOOD morning, Chips and TODville! Hope you were able to sleep and are feeling better, Chips. Is it purple yet?
😆 Thank you Meta! The only things that are purple are my sizzling cheeks!
I’d love to see that,eh? 😆
https://twitter.com/NJedwina/status/269057841585864705
https://twitter.com/NJedwina/status/268781987924410368
https://twitter.com/NJedwina/status/268861253865312256
Ah, love that!!!
Good Morning Chips Hope your ankle is getting better Leaving New Orleans heading east to Atlanta then north to Boston will be hoping you get a lot better and TOD Family all have a great weekend.We Truckers have to keep on the roll.After Boston heading to Chicago we will be reading and seeing our President lead those Republicans right to the place that make our country a better place for us all.Also don’t worry our country is on it’s way back because we truckers see a lot more than the talking heads are telling everyone.A lot of drivers are buying new Rigs and no trucker is going to get into upwards of $100,000.00 debt if the business is not picking up.So gang have a great day we have got to ride.
thanks for that news wesleya… and safe travels to you 🙂
Our fearless road warrior, have a safe journey. Love your tales of truth. Take good care!!
Safe travels Wesley, lovely to hear from you!
Take care, Wes!
(CNN Headline News Anchor Kyra) Phillips said Petraus also spoke about the timing of his resignation, dismissing the right-wing conspiracy theory that his departure is somehow related to a cover up over September’s deadly attack in Libya:
Now will the media stop allowing these RWNJS to push this CT narrative. Patraeus has spoken. Now the spotlight needs to shift to that FBI “investigator” and his Rethug sidekick Eric Cantor.
praying for your speedy recovery, chips!
Hmm..I can’t help but notice how angry and sullen they look. Like typical teenagers do when they are forced to do something they hate doing. 🙂 🙂
Was McKayla “impressed?” 😀
These young women are so cool. I hope they enjoyed their private audience with POTUS. I bet he had fun!
they look like they had fun!!!! Seriously Chips, how did we survive before campaign season? I’m so used to seeing PBO every time, every where and now I’m going through withdrawal. Ugh!!!!!!
Lisa what shall we do in 2017 (when PBO hands off the baton to the next President)?
I’m hoping we will see at least glimpses of him today in NYC, and at the screening of the film this afternoon.
Morning everyone. Chips, sorry to hear about your ankle! Speedy recovery to you! 🙂
Oh, look how cool Joe is!! This will be fun. Thanks for the reminder.
We’ve had a progressive group that’s met monthly for 8 years and we’ve all worked hard for the president’s election. Today, I’m taking them a quarter sheetcake decorated with white icing, red and blue borders and a big blue YES with a red exclamation point. The agenda today is all about basking in the election results. Wish all of you could share a piece of cake with us, especially Chips, since it’s highly recommended for healing ankles. Have a great day.
Right you are. Nothing like cake for what ails you. It’s well known to be a sovereign remedy.
Good Morning TOD Family!
My hubby is now the president-elect of our local branch of the NAACP. One of the first things that the he and the branch is dealing with is the location of our regional conference. It’s to take place in Shreveport, LA. In light of Louisiana’s leading the succession movement in direct response the election of our 1st African American President, we are demanding that our regional conference be moved. As an African American organization, we do not wish to bring revenue into a state that is openly declaring their bigotry. We will also be encouraging longstanding revenue producing African American events like the Essence Jazz Fesival to strongly consider relocating as well.
Keep talking succession and under-estimating the power of Black dollars…you think you’re broke now…just wait.
This is a good read.Another e-mail.
http://www.ericgarland.co/2012/11/09/letter-to-a-future-republican-strategist-regarding-white-people/
http://www.zazzle.com/ho_ho_ho_obama_card-137519620092291656
Looooooooove it!!
Brilliant, isn’t it ? Put it up in the next thread.
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/11/15/golden-gymnasts/