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forward!!
Amen
Get rid of these guys, take the House 2014
TOTALLY!!!!!! We need to get even more of a majority in the Senate, and take the House in 2014. Mitch McConnell needs to LOSE his seat in 2014. He needs to go!!!!
Besty, those are my thoughts of meditation. Be gone, Mitch McConnell.HZ
Morning all!
For you Chips 🙂
Since I can’t say how I’d spend #my2k, I’m sending my tweets about the Susan Collins attack.
Going to do a visual fields test – back in a bit.
Fred, my dear, I’m thinking of you. Trusting that things are going really, really well. {{Fred}}
Pakistan ‘toxic syrup’ kills 16 in Lahore:
At least 16 people have died in the Pakistani city of Lahore after drinking what police say was toxic cough syrup.
The factory producing the medicine has been sealed, and three people have been arrested, including a distributor of the medicine.
The deaths occurred between Friday and Sunday. Police say they were mostly drug addicts in Shahdra town area.
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Samples of the medicine have been sent for testing. Doctors told the BBC those who died may have added something to the syrup, to increase their high.
In January more than 100 people died after taking contaminated heart medicine in Lahore.
The deaths were directly linked to a batch of faulty drugs given to cardiac patients at a government-run hospital.
The BBC’s Orla Guerin in Islamabad says the sale of sub-standard and expired medicine is a common problem in Pakistan.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-20491707
excellent plan! and maybe a jar of sour grape jelly, made from the white house garden.
As is everyone here at TOD, am keeping you in my thoughts throughout the day and days ahead, fred!!!
Citizen activism. I like it. I’m represented by a Democrat in the House of Rep (where the real battle will take place regarding the fiscal cliff) but I’m still going to be contacting both chambers of congress. Leave no stone unturned as they say.
I like that Bob. Tell him like it is. He should know that there are consequences to the crap that he’s doing.
I’m going to write my Congressman who I think already support the keeping the middle class tax cuts, But I also think I will write the Republican Congressman.
I just want to say that I am sick to death of hearing what Republicans think, say or want to do. I want to hear about what actions the Democrats are going to take. I want the MSM to cover how the ACA will help people. I want them to cover REAL news. I want to hear how fabulous our President is, and how smart he is and how great it is that he is our president for the next 4+ years. I wish the MSM would say all those things.
One can only dream. 😦
Yes, you can and keep doing it. HZ
The problem is that the majority of people now belong to an entertainment culture with low attention spans. That’s who the media targets.
Fred, sweet, sweet, spirit of peace surround you now and wisdom granted to your doctors.(((((Love)))))HZ
CNN live is showing the First Lady and the Christmas trees honoring our military.
link?
http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=4
gracias.
Here you go Lisa: http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/viewing-2012-holiday-decorations-first-lady
Danke!
You ist willkommen 😕
Danke!!!!
[These doods eat soup with forks]:
Boehner Shoots Down Compromise
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) and other top Republicans “shot down a proposal by a senior GOP lawmaker that the House agree to President Obama’s demand to extend current tax rates for the middle class,” The Hill reports.
Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), “a respected party strategist and former chairman of the House GOP campaign committee, became the most prominent House Republican to suggest that the GOP do what has long been unthinkable within the party: lock in the George W. Bush-era tax rates for income up to $250,000 without simultaneously extending them for top earners.”
Said Boehner: “We’re not going to grow the economy if we raise tax rates on the top two rates. It’ll hurt small businesses. It’ll hurt our economy. That’s why it’s not the right approach. We’ll willing to put revenue on the table as long as we’re not raising rates.”
[Shooting down Cole’s suggestion kept all the aces w/ the Dems.!! :)]
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2012/11/28/boehner_shoots_down_compromise.html#disqus_thread
Then let all the rates go up.
Hedge fund managers and plastic surgeons do NOT grow the economy, Boehner, you idiot and liar. The only jobs they create are sales people at Tiffany’s.
So, I see Senator Collins has some more questions. They ate just trying to keep this alive, they have more than one agenda here.
I have a question for these republican Senators? Will you retire, please?
I believe Collins is up for relection 2014. There were words that she would retire. Not sure what she gains in all this self-created palaver, unless she’s trying to join McCoot’s crazies since her buddy Snowe retired? If she’s going to retire anyway, this doesn’t make sense except as said up thread & other post that point is to get Kerry out of Senate. Even if they got Kerry out, they’re not guaranteed to win his MA seat. And again, who told them that they get to nominate any SoS!
jovie – I’ll co-sign that question.
FLOTUS is LIVE NOW
http://edition.cnn.com/video/flashLive/live.html?stream=4
http://www.whitehouse.gov/live/viewing-2012-holiday-decorations-first-lady
For the record: I do not care what Susan Collins or any other Repub has to say about Cabinet choices. When it is their time to vote that will be the only statement we have to pay attention to from them.
I want President Obama to choose whoever he thinks will be the best SOS. That is the person I want to hold the office.
In the same vein, I do not care about John Boehners declarations. When it comes time to vote he will either do what is best for the American people or he will face the consequences.
I am loving the kick ass Michael Kors First Lady Michelle Obama is rocking.
Oooooo, I can’t wait to see it!
ut, She looks very lovely today.
After all this Republican bashing of Ambassador. Rice and their advice to PBO to nominate Kerry, I want PBO to nominate Ambassador. Rice and tell the Repuke
to kiss his gorgeous black A$$. Who the hell are they to give him advice. He is the one the did the shellackings in the election. BRING IT ON YOU DISPICABLE RATS. (I am insulting rats aren’t I.)
We re-elected President Barack Obama November 6th and he has the right to chose whoever he think is qualified to replace Hillary Clinton. If he think it is Amb. Susan Rice, then it is Amb. Susan Rice. “F” the Republicans.
Lurker in for a comment. My feelings are the same as yours. What’s even more despicable and gets my panty in a wire is that all three of these goons and now Collins voted for the Iraqi War. How did the intelligence work for them there? PBO and Amb. Rice always said that this investigation is on-going and reported what was appropriate at the time. I am so pissed that they continue to beat a dead horse. There is nothing here…nothing from nothing leaves nothing! Enough already!
Good comment, Lurker WilTal! 🙂
Well, duh, BuzzFeed! These guys need to seriously stay away from keyboards!
I should bloody hope not!!
yuppers!!!
He’s “not up” as in not being considered, and “not up” as in not being qualified.
I’m good.
In other words, “Team of Rivals” does not equate to “Team of Idiots.”
And when did a lunch invite to a defeated candidate turn into a cabinet post? Really, these writers’ narratives are missing logic keys. Also, weren’t they the ones writing non-stop during the campaign that PBO can’t stand Willard?
They set up drama, forgetting No Drama Obama is in the White House.
Do they never look in the mirror?
Not sure I’ve ever thought the phrase “lesser beings” in my life more than I do when coming up with a suitable nickname for the current crop of scriptreaders.
Why would PBO put a liar like Romney in a cabinet post?? The media love making up stuff to keep their 24/7 propaganda shows going. If I recall, PBO had a meeting with old bitter McCain right after the 2008 election.
PBO does honor to the office he holds, always. And, I laugh to myself: No more, no less. If protocol is to invite the loser, he’ll do it. He will probably ask that a ceremonial bowl be brought out to him after the loser leaves, so he can ritually wash his hands clean of him. As we already have done!
🙂 🙂 LOL!
This!!!
Brilliant!
COS, you sure told the truth there. Who want to put a bold face liar in a cabinet post?
i’m guessing he’s also ‘not up’ as in uninterested. he wanted to win the presidency, but there was little indication that he wanted to spend his time governing. posts with the sort of prestige myth requires are very demanding jobs. he’s a posturing figurehead, not a public servant.
So very true! I forgot he was going for the kingdom.
Who ever thought that Mitt was up for anything?
I tell you it is so nice to see FLOTUS. I got so use to her speaking during the campaign, I missed not seeing her now that POTUS is re-elected. FLOTUS is her usually lovely self. I hope the kids enjoy the cookies.
Hear, hear. That was so much fun. Love how she interacts with children.
Did you see her receive the Christmas tree last Friday? I enjoyed that brief clip as well. 🙂
Yes…Bo was so funny around the horses!
We’re soooo lucky to have such an amazing FLOTUS
Right on Susan.
Steve Benen: “Who Killed CRS Report?”
[….] For weeks, the official Republican line has been that GOP policymakers and even folks outside Capitol Hill raised concerns about the economic report, but did not explicitly call for the analysis to be withdrawn.
Roll Call’s report features a series of complaints between Republican Senate aides, including one in which a McConnell aide specifically lamented “partisans” misusing the CRS’s conclusions, adding that “a retraction should be considered.” Arguably more damaging is an email from a high-ranking CRS employee, who told a colleague at the time, “Now they are asking for the report to come down,” in reference to Hatch and McConnell staffers.
This is consistent with what Thomas Hungerford, the CRS researcher who produced the report, told the Huffington Post earlier this month: the analysis was taken down due to “pressure from the Senate minority.”
In other words, the GOP denials about the Congressional Research Service are looking a little shaky.
[….] In other words, we just can’t have public offices’ scholarship being stifled because Republicans find reality politically inconvenient. Our system of government isn’t supposed to work this way.
[….] But as is the case too often on the right, it’s easier to bury reality than deal with it.
http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/11/28/15516208-who-killed-the-crs-report
[I think we need to flood these idiots. Shine a Klieg light on all their shenanigans.]
Boy, I was just thinking I’d like to be around during the first few minutes after the loser Mitt leaves the luncheon at the White House with the President. Maybe Joe will be there ~ I’m thinking the laughs will abound. (If it were my residence, I’d douse the place with Lysol, once the loser Mitt cleared the driveway.)
I think it is a wonderful opportunity for Mitt to realize what he will never have.
Yes. Maybe one of his “gifts” will be a piece of White House stationery or maybe a White House book of matches, or maybe a Lincoln Bedroom guest towel. Ha!
Whatever ugly color there is in thos M&Ms! Nevermind, give him nothing — he’d toss anything right after he clears the exit gate.
think the WH will need to have a purification ceremony….maybe some sage burning.
There was a sage burning back in 2009, right before the inauguration. We need that again after the lunch.
Ha! Good points. Maybe an exorcism, too. We’ll get Bobby Jindal to stand by …
Gonna need an army of clergy, medicine men/women, healers & shamans to come in afterwards to exorcise the evil stench that will be left in the Mittbo’s wake.
What? Huh? I just fainted after reading that, and mighta missed something!
Agree totally, but for the fact that I don’t think Mittbo leaves any wake, if ya know what I mean.
He has a good point here! http://crooksandliars.com/blue-texan/joe-scarborough-calls-gops-attacks-susa
Joe Scarborough, apparently aware that the American public isn’t buying John McCain’s and Lindsey Graham’s nonsensical attacks on Susan Rice, finally had enough this morning and called their escapades a “clown show”.
He also made this rather good point:
SCARBOROUGH: Did John McCain say that Colin Powell was unfit to continue as Secretary of State after the information that he gave before the united nations that led us into the Iraq war? Did that make Colin Powell unfit to be Secretary of State or was Colin Powell given bad intel? I never heard him say that. I never heard Lindsey Graham say that.
What meds is Joe on?! 🙂
John Heilmann was at the table first thing this morning when they were talking about McCain and Graham’s sideshow regarding Ambassador Rice. Heilmann said something to the effect why Kelly Ayotte of NH was pulled into the 3 amigos on this and now McCain has 2 women (Ayotte and Graham) to stand by his side while he makes a fool of himself! Heilmann said he thought the war on woman was over! LOL! He and Scarbourough fell out of their chairs with laughter. Looks like it is common knowledge that Sen. Graham is gay, something I always thought myself. LOL!
Wow, Heilman realy said that??
🙂 :-)…the video is on Huff & Puff. Funny!!!!!
aloha fred~ sending you healing thoughts today!
What is with Republican Senators endorsing Senator Kerry for SOS?
The want his MA senate seat to be open for a Republican.
That Senate seat would be open for Scott Brown to try to get again.
Yes, they want Brown back in the senate.
I like! 🙂 Thanks Bobfr!
Ambassador Rice has not yet been nominated, despite what the GOP and media have decided. I think we should wait to see who President Obama actually wants in that position before we call for anybody to be endorsed by anyone else.
because he can’t just sit around the house….he’s driving miss ann crazy!
‘ Mitt Romney is planning to move into an office at Solamere Capital in Boston, a senior adviser confirms. The venture capital firm was founded by Romney’s son Tagg and his former campaign finance chairman, Spencer Zwick, in the wake of the 2008 campaign.
The former Massachusetts governor will not be working for Solamere but will keep a small office there where he will manage his affairs. ‘
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2012/11/28/ap-romney-taking-office-at-taggs-firm-solamere-capital/
Miss Ann is still sulking over the fact that they were trounced!.. After all, it was their turn, in spite of her concern about his mental well being. A Wacko he is!
He will manager more affairs (vulture capitalist)in his small office. The Romneys are cheap and greedy.
That is pathetic.
This just happened.
Beautiful.
Six Things Mitt Romney Should Avoid Saying at the White House Tomorrow 🙂
‘ The nation’s most famous loser, Mitt Romney, will take a break from his sad California vacation tomorrow in order to glimpse the life that might’ve been his. ‘
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2012/11/mitt-romney-lunch-with-obama-at-white-house.html
The Senate approved an amendment to the defense authorization bill Wednesday that would restore the military’s ability to invest in biofuels.
Sen. Mark Udall’s (D-Colo.) amendment, 2985, strikes Section 313 of the National Defense Authorization Act, S. 3254, which bars the military from purchasing biofuels that cost more than petroleum and from spending money to scale up biofuel refineries.
Those supporting the amendment, which passed on a 62-37 vote, said it would save lives and money.
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/269897-senate-passes-amendment-keeping-biofuel-investments-in-defense-bill
PHEW!
What this tells people is that the GOP has absolutely no interest in reducing America’s dependence on oil, or safeguarding the environment or reducing the deficit or protecting the troops. Their only interest is in making ever more money for the oil companies.
strong language. i guess cole actually wants to be re-elected in 2014.
I wonder if seeing all t hose “Bo’s” around the White House freaks out the real Bo?
The Senate passed an amendment to the defense bill by voice-vote Wednesday that would better protect victims of sexual violence who serve in the military.
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced the amendment, 3016, which would require each branch of the military to process sexual violence offenders and if they’re found guilty, discharge them from military service.
Gillibrand said nearly one-third of those who commit a sex crime in the military remain in military service since branches have different ways of handling the situation.
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/269911-senate-amendment-on-sexual-violence-in-the-military-passes
And in the House, they named Post offices, which ate closing because they will not fund them. And then, they called it a Day. What a Joke, this House has become.
Thank you Sen Gillibrand. I know several victims who still suffer from PSTD due to sexual assault endured while in military service. This means a lot.
obama family to vacation in hawaii! possibly arriving dec 17~ ALOHA FIRST FAMILY !!
http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/20199930/windward-residents-alerted
Right wing freak out 3,2,1…
MSM to join in 3…2…1…
Also, this sort of signals that their will be no deal until after January 1, 2013. Time is running out, and the President is holding firm on the tax rate increases.
So, over the Grand Canyon Cliff we go, and through the woods, to Grandmothers House we go.
Then again and in the other hand, the President has signed several lame duck bills while on Hawaii. So, their is that!
I’ll be watching the Twilight Zone marathon on Jan 1. Who knows, I might be surprised with an episode about the Repubs.
He stayed behind last year when he was seeking renewal of the payroll tax cut. If I remember correctly, he didn’t go until 12/23.
Senate passes amendment allowing more Marines at US consulates, embassies
By Ramsey Cox
The Senate passed an amendment to the defense bill by voice vote Wednesday that would place more Marines at U.S. consulates and embassies around the world.
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) introduced the amendment, saying it was important to prevent more deaths overseas, referring to the attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, on Sept. 11.
And…,
House votes to name federal building after Tip O’Neill
By Pete Kasperowicz
The House voted on Wednesday to name a federal building on C Street SW in Washington, D.C., after former Rep. Thomas “Tip” O’Neill (D-Mass.), who served as Speaker for a decade, from 1977 to 1987.
The voice vote was preceded by comments from House leaders in both parties and many from O’Neill’s home state of Massachusetts. The bill, H.R. 6604, was sponsored by Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who like others praised O’Neill as a great leader of the House.
and because I posted this last night, when most of you were asleep:
I couldn’t agree more Tally!
Spot on!
Merci! 😀
Hear Paul Lyin’ Ryan is going to be at the lunch tomorrow too. Talk about a appetite suppressor. And what sounds to me like the worst lunch gathering ever—–in the history of the world. President Obama is so much more a man than I am—–a wo-man.
Laughed at the news break I heard on the way home a bit ago. In what I assume was a response to an idiotic question from the WHPC about a possible cabinet position for Willard—- it was reported that Carney said Obama “had no specific assignment for Romney”——as in teacher/student—–and the understatement of the year.
God bless President Obama for having the stomach to deal with these two lying, dishonourable people – in his house.
I am about to plant some pansies for the winter/spring at our office. Pansies are long known as standing for remembrance, so as I dig in the dirt and plant the lovely little faces of the pansies, I will remember Fred today and her surgery and think healing thoughts for her recovery and well-being.
The Pansy at my feet
Doth the same tale repeat:
Whither is fled the visionary gleam?
Where is it now, the glory and the dream? William Wordsworth
Beautiful.
That’s beautiful. Thanks so much, daisydem.
Healing thoughts to our Fred.
did anyone lose their cat? apparently it’s gone to florida for the winter. 🙂
Too funny! My English relatives were on vacation and were watching their local football (soccer) team on TV. suddenly a dog appeared on the field, chasing the ball and causing havoc. They realized it was THEIR dog, who had slipped past the dog sitter and gone looking for some action
Hi to all at TOD,
Daily luker here, coming out of lurking to kindly request that Chips post the video of PBO saying Ambassador Rice is doing an awesome job and SOS Clinton being the first person to clap and lead the clapping.
Thanks to all who can then tweet that video whenever it comes up including to Lawrence, Rev. Al, Tweety and Rachel.
Thanks again to Chips for your AWESOME work keeping the world informed!!
As of 2012, Tom Cole, republican who agrees with the POTUS— a member of the Chickasaw Nation—is the only registered Native American in Congress. Bet the gop is mad that they let him slip through the cracks.
Chips here are a few photos of FLOTUS’ event today.
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/white-house-gets-dolled-up-for-holidays-slideshow/#crsl=%252Fphotos%252Fwhite-house-gets-dolled-up-for-holidays-slideshow%252Fwhite-house-holidays-photo-1220516281.html
Nice! Thanks COS!
Dear Fred, I have been praying for you and I am hopeful that you will get through this surgery and recover very soon. We miss you here at TOD.
‘Florida man pleads not guilty to shooting teen to death over loud music’– this just breaks my heart and makes me so angry. this man is claiming self-defense for shooting this child.
‘ A Florida gun collector has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge alleging that he opened fire on a car full of unarmed teenagers, killing one, in an altercation that police say stemmed from loud music.
Michael David Dunn, 45, acted “as any responsible firearms owner would have,” his lawyer said of the Friday evening incident at a gas station outside a convenience store in Jacksonville, Fla.
Dunn and his girlfriend were in Jacksonville for his son’s wedding when they pulled up in their car next to the teens. Police allege that while the girlfriend was in the store, Dunn told Jordan Russell Davis, 17, and his three friends to turn down their music.
“It was loud,” Jacksonville homicide Lt. Rob Schoonover said of the teens’ music. “They admitted that. That’s not a reason for someone to open fire.”
After an exchange of words, Dunn began shooting with a handgun, Schoonover said. ‘
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/11/28/15513847-florida-man-pleads-not-guilty-to-shooting-teen-to-death-over-loud-music?lite
Hello all – late to the party as usual – 8.20am in my world – busy day ahead – meanwhile reading about the lunch with Romney
– no press – means no cameras – no recording of Mitt lying to the President.
New post everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/11/28/deck-the-halls-2/
Thinking Healing Thoughts for {{{{{Fred}}}}}.
I’m not sure if this has been posted yet, but Tom Ricks appeared on HuffPost Live today…
He turned down an invitation to appear on MSNBC…”FOX really seems to sell outrage as it product, and MSNBC doesn’t as much. But they both seem to me to be running political campaigns almost more they are running news networks. So I don’t particularly like either. That said, I’m not a fan of TV news. Generally, I think its a lousy place to get your information from”.
Senators question ban on contracts to BP
By Ben Geman
Senators that strongly back expanded oil drilling are seeking more information from the Environmental Protection Agency about its decision to temporarily bar BP from new federal contracts, including oil-and-gas leases.
“I can’t figure out where this directive came from, what precipitated it, on what grounds it was issued,” Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) told reporters in the Capitol on Wednesday. “My staff is in the process of contacting [EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson] to find out where did this come from.”
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) said she wants to see if EPA’s action, which bars new contracts across the government, was “reasonable.”
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What precipitated it??? Check your marshes in NOLA get back to me. Jeeze!
She’s ridiculous! Has she not been paying attention? BP oil spill. Two men dead. Lying about amount of oil actually spilled into HER gulf. Having to pay a record-breaking fine. And she can’t figure out where this is coming from? This should be grounds for immediately resignation from her post as a representative of the people of her state.