Israeli students recreate iconic President Obama ‘HOPE’ poster out of ….. chocolate (thank you LovelyPlains)
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Friday:
All times Israel – six hours ahead of U.S. EDT:
8:55 am: President Obama participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Theodor Herzl, Jerusalem
9:10 am: Participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of Yitzhak Rabin
9:35 am: Tours the Hall of Names, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem
10:10 am: Lays a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance
10:30 am: Signs a guest book and delivers remarks in the Hall of Children
11:15 am: Lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu, King David Hotel, Jerusalem
1:15 pm: Tours the Church of the Nativity with President Abbas, Bethlehem
3:20 pm: Departs Tel Aviv
All times Jordan – seven hours ahead of U.S. EDT
4:55 pm: Arrives Amman, Jordan
5:35 pm: Arrives at Al Hummar, the official offices of King Abdullah II of Jordan
5:55 pm: Meeting with King Abdullah
6:45 pm: Press conference with King Abdullah
8:50 pm: Attends a dinner with King Abdullah
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See you in the morning.
The Obama Diary 
On to Jordon?
Well, well, well! First again, I see! 😀
😕
Jordan… Spelling doesn’t count if you’re in a hurry?
I’m exhausted.
We must be a tie… 🙂 Congrats. Two número uno’s?
Tell me about it Carol. After reading that schedule all i could say is OMG. What a schedule. I can never say it enough, keep POTUS in our prayers.
Yes, we must. No negative waves.
I think we’re alone now…
There doesn’t seem to be anyone around…
Where’s a sailor when you need one?
Alrighty then, I was inspired by my President today and I wanted to post this.
That was the wrong one. I’ll be Baaack.
Thank you. Everyone must be sleeping. I can’t stop reading everything about the trip….
I know, I haven’t listened to everything. I like to savor it.
Still some of us on the night shift!
Oh yeh!!
🙂
Not for nothing, Jordan intelligence is some mean MoFos.
These guys play both sides and are very good at it.
Me don’t likey. 😦
PBO can handle ’em.
Security was tight in Israel. He will have trouble walking in Jordan. I do trust King Abdullah and his Queen Rania. I have admired her for a long time. http://www.queenrania.jo/ I hope posting the link to her website doesn’t mess things up for Chips. I wonder if she has met FLOTUS? They seem like they would like each other.
Don’t remember which year, but there is a picture in the White House Flicker page of the two of them visiting in the residence when King Abdullah came to see President Obama.
Thank you Sharon. Too tired to look it up last night.
So he’s coming home Saturday our time?
My question, too, VL. Does he stay in Jordon overnight or head home after the dinner? Also does the large contingent of Dems he brought on AF1 to Israel go with him to Jordon?
I didn’t have time to listen to your last music on previous thread. Guess I’ll be listening all night. Do you love me? Huh? You’ve got me rocking and I’m trying to wind down. 😉
Yes, I love you! Now get up and dance! 🙂
And dance, watch me now.
Do it girl! Go Carol! Go Carol! Go Carol! 🙂
😯
I still have this documentary on my DVR. “Standing in the Shadow of Motown”. A must see!
“A must see!” — Sure is!
Share it on YouTube?
I need chocolate. I have a very real craving for it. . . . .
I’ll virtually hold your hand, ’cause I’m dyin’ for some chocolate.
I’m having a little left over brownies. Took a few to Mighty Pamela to ease her painful patella. 😉
Me too Carol, and I’m not a choccie addict …. but that pic. Oh!
Yum!
Thank you, Chips! I can’t wait for our President to be home in America.
Have you seen the video of the crowd at Rabin SQ? Loved it but don’t know how to get it here..
Point me to it…
I retweeted it..Carol Silver Youtu.be/pnxUGZusvuc Any help?
You still here? Tell me where you saw it and I’ll see if I can bring it here.
The original tweet was from The Lovely Plains It shows people outside loving his message…
63 below..I did it…
Hello evening crew – I seem to be reading too much – miss all the new threads – sigh
I did like this – no idea who is the tweeter (speaking of #chucktoddquestions – as someone was)
Ha! 😆
Good one, 99. Jeff Gauvin has been batting these out on Twitter. He’s really having fun. Todd has become a laughing stock, although he thinks he did great. Once you put on the crazy glasses, you really can’t see straight.
I started with Jeff’s tweets and then read more – this one reminded me of times past – when doctors would only prescribe birth control to married woman – and the GOP trying to take everyone back there.
Hahahahahaha.
I believe President Obama’s speech to the Israeli’s students will bring about change just as his speech to the students in Cairo (Remember Arab Spring).
I agree:
Bringing this over from the last thread.
Alycee, this week we heard the travesty of media regret that brutal rapist HS football players will have their lives “ruined” by their crime. These fallen heroes are the ones we should be mourning. Young lives, great potential and real heroes. That should cause all of us to weep.
Now I’m going to try to catch a quick nap. Need to be up in three hours to travel with the President.
😀 😀 😀
Lawrence ODonnell’s segment on President’s visit to Israel tonight
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/45755883/ns/msnbc-the_last_word/vp/51281802#51281802
IMO Lawrence gave the best report on PBO’s speech today.
GM COS….
I Agree
I agree. Most complete honest and respectful.
Good night all.
Night ab!
This one is for you Dudette. You’re going to may me watch this documentary for the gazillionth time.
Thank you! Lurvs me some Chaka!
G’Night.
Ok, so before everyone turns in, does #CHUCKTODDQUESTIONS refer to yesterday, or did he make an ass of himself again today? I really am out of the loop right now.
Hey LL. How is your wife? And how are you coping?
I think the Chuckie party on Twitter is still going on from yesterday.
I made a progress report in the last thread. She’s doing much better today—less pain. We went to Ikea for shopping/walking. I’m tired, but okay; making veggie broth for her right now.
I missed your comment – glad she’s better and you be sure to take care of yourself, too.
He tweeted about a joke he made about his question yesterday on Today show. But who watches Today? All he tweeted was photos of the settlements. Nothing on speech, presentation of POTUS medal, nothing. Wonder what he had for evening news? No, I could care less. But the tweets about him are usually a hoot. Take care LL. Best to the Missus. 🙂
Brian Williams even reported on Chucky’s question yesterday on nightly news in a joking way. They thought it was funny. They take care of their own.
Every time I saw the clip, some reporter was trying to laugh it off, like it wasn’t a huge embarrassment for Chuck Todd.
Yes, they do.
COS, The media take care of their own. You have always heard that buzzards of a feather flock together. That’s the media.
Had anyone notice that Chuckie Todd was very silent yesterday. Kind of like he did when he was off paling around with that Ohio SOS agreeing with him that it’s okay to take away certain people’s vote.
I don’t think they truly thought it was funny – this was their attempt to save face. It was hugely embarrassing, and the Twitter mockery UpChuck received afterwards must have humiliated him – which is why he reacted by making that comment about people using Twitter to work out their “anger issues”
IF I’m not mistaken it started after some tweet he sent in response to everyone piling on him about yesterday’s stupidity. I can’t even remember what it was he said, but it was some assine crap (which I think was posted on an earlier TOD thread today). You can probably find it on his TL.
Kevin Rudd has ruled out any return to the Australian Labor Party leadership, as ructions continue after Thursday’s abortive ballot.
In a statement, Mr Rudd said there were “no circumstances” under which he would seek the party’s top job.
His comments came a day after he chose not to contest a vote aimed at ending debate over who should lead the party into September’s election.
Since then a number of his supporters have been sacked or stepped down.
Simon Crean, a senior minister whose actions forced Prime Minister Julia Gillard to call the ballot, has been sacked.
Front-bencher and former Immigration Minister Chris Bowen has resigned from the cabinet and at least three other officials have stepped down from senior party roles.
They keep their seats, however, leaving Labor’s paper-thin majority intact.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21891382
politicians are clowns everywhere. perils of democracy.
You mean D.C. isn’t the only Circus?
Media hyped it – but Rudd was too stupid to say anything before Crean decided to bring down his own government. Now the media is screaming that Julia MUST call an election – if I was her I’d put it off as long as possible – as she can.
She’s never had alot of support from her own – not good to be black or a female in so called “democracies”.
http://youtu.be/pnxUGZusvuc Does this work??? I’m a virgin at this…
That’s the right link. Not sure why it doesn’t covert to the video when you post it here. Anyway, got you covered…
Great find, by the way!
That’s what HOPE looks like.
This is brilliant – I hope it is widely shared.
I say it again…
Our President is simply Amazinggggggg,,
I say it again…..
our President is Simply Amazingggg
I watched it Carol. Thank you. I’ll try to bring it here. It may or may not work.
Nice video. Show it to Chuck “GOP” Todd.
😳
What kind of computer are you watching YouTube with? Maybe I can offer a suggestion for next time. 🙂
Okay family, time for DJ Dudette to retire.
I leave you with this sweet image! Goodnight my lovelies! 🙂
G’Night. Thanks for sharing sweet photo.
Sure, leave me on the dance floor all alone.
Sorry, struggling to hold head up and eyes open. Not even sure I’m spllng stf rit9*@#!…
😵
While the cats away, the mice will play….. 🐁
Thank you, once again, to Chipsticks and the Jr Blog Tyrants for keeping us all up to date on the happenings this week in Israel. I’ve rested easily, knowing that while I can’t watch the proceedings live because of busy-ness, I could come here and catch up with the day’s events. Thank you so much!
They’re the best.
Sorry, my bad.
Shimon Peres is a first cousin of American actress Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Persky)
For $hits and giggles: http://youtu.be/4XHe6dSngt0
Put up my own half naked men
Thank you Carol. Roy Orbison remains one of my most favorite male vocalists.
BTW, friends, just check who was with the man during that performance!!!
Roy Orbison performs “Oh, Pretty Woman” as the finale of the Black & White Night Concert. Backed by Bruce Springsteen, Elvis Costello, James Burton, Glen D. Hardin, Tom Waits, kd lang, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, JD Souther, T Bone Burnett, Steven Soles, and Jennifer Warnes. Recorded September 30, 1987.
One more from the ‘Black & White Night’
Thanks, mine too.
I am out of here…..
But the right wing idiots can claim that because POTUS hadn’t visit Israel he wasn’t a friend to Israel. These people are beyond something else. As POTUS said yesterday, a real friend will tell you the truth, what you might not want to hear, unlike those right wingers who whispers sweet nothing in Israel ear.
LIVE-STREAM Wreath laying ceremonies: https://www.facebook.com/ShimonPeresInt?sk=app_396393053713168&ref=woobox
Finally, at 4:20 am, MSNBC cuts into re-runs to show President Obama giving remarks at the Hall of Names. Guess the three wreath layings, prayers and songs weren’t worthy of coverage. Sad…
Of course, they cut away as soon as he concluded his remarks; couldn’t stay five more minutes to see the presentation of the gift of remembrance nor the remarks of the two rabbis…
YOU MUST SEE ALL OF THIS. I DON’T CARE IF IT’S FROM HP OR NOT…..THIS IS A MUST SEE!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/21/phil-donahue-chris-matthews-msnbc-firing_n_2926643.html
We can only WISH for a journalist like Phil Donohue to be back on the air!!!!
Be sure to watch ALL the segments.
There are rare times when Huffpost kicks it right out of the ballpark. This is one of those times.
These videos also explain about about Chris Matthews. No wonder I gave up on Chris “You Liberals Are Always Complaining About America” Matthews a long time ago. And now, he’s trying to play it off as if he always opposed the Iraq War.
The painful truth is that the MSM was complicit in Iraq War. Instead of doing their jobs, they lazily accepted the lies given to them by the Bush Administration (and this even includes the “liberal” and “progressive” voices). If they had done their jobs, the Iraq War could have either been prevented or significantly shortened. This is why a free and objective press is critical to a democracy. How can voters make informed decisions when they are given bad information by a compliant press?
However, this streak won’t last and it’s only a matter of time before Huffpost goes back to its usual firebagging nonsense.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2013/03/21/186175/commentary-concentration-of-wealth.html
For the football fans
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights believes football is behind the times and must “catch up” with modern society on social issues.
Navi Pillay, who grew up and worked as a lawyer in Apartheid South Africa, is also concerned women remain severely under-represented within the game.
She said: “It is time for football to catch up with 21st century values of respecting diversity.”
And she added football “has to respect human rights law”.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21889840
How sad…
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“Shooting at Quantico Marine base leaves 3 dead, including suspect ”
http://www.cnn.com/2013/03/22/us/virginia-quantico-shooting/index.html
The first sign of trouble came in a call late Thursday. There was a shooting at a Virginia Marine base, and the suspect was holed up in a room in the barracks.
The notification of the initial shooting came about 11 p.m., at which point authorities found one dead victim, according to Agustin Solivan, a Marine Corps spokesman.
Law enforcement officials entered the room two hours later and discovered the shooter dead of a self-inflicted wound. Another victim was in the room with him, fatally shot.
It was unclear whether the three knew each other, but they are all Marines, according to Solivan.
I heard that earlier.
Thanks for all the pictures, videos, summaries and links that have been provided about President Obama’s trip to Israel.
It is a delight to see how people in other countries appreciate the treasure that we have in President. The tributes and honors help to distill the false negativity that the US MSM try to associate with President Obama…highlighting the incompetency and idiocy of our media.
I’m sure that this trip, while not a vacation, was a welcome break from the dysfunction of Congress. Continued prayers for our President during his travels and for a safe return home.
I understand that 10 republicans joined democrats in voting against the Ryan budget. Any idea who those 10 are? Are they potentially 10 who can be persuaded to help vote Nancy Pelosi back as SOH?
SW, I’ve been trying to find this out. I did hear that the ten didn’t think the Ryan budget had gone far enough to the right. If so, we have ten true madmen in the US House. If they thought it went too far, then we have potential candidates for the coalition of common sense. All R’s knew that the budget wold go nowhere in the Senate and would never be signed into law, so, in a sense, it was a non-risk vote. They could “look good” to their TP constituents and not have to deal with the real world consequences of the Ryan fiasco budget.
I was hoping that they were potentially “common sense caucus” members. However, your take seems more likely.
It was 5,.
Rand Paul
Ted Cruz
Mike Lee
Susan Collins
Dean Heller
Linda, I was basing the 10 on this article:
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‘Senate Democrats on track to pass budget’
By ANDREW TAYLOR | Associated Press
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The GOP budget proposal, similar to previous plans offered by Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., demonstrates that it’s possible, at least mathematically, to balance the budget within a decade without raising taxes. But to do so Ryan, his party’s vice presidential nominee last year, assumes deep cuts that would force millions from programs for the poor like food stamps and Medicaid and cut almost 20 percent from domestic agency budget levels assumed less than two years ago.
Ryan’s plan passed the House on a mostly party-line, 221-207 vote, with 10 Republicans joining Democrats against it.
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oh…thanks… I thought it was about the Senate vote.
🙂
I was thinking the same thing….and also some GOP Senators rejected the Ryan bill as well…i understand that the Senate DEMS presented a bill as well….do you know what happened to that bill
Don’t know that they’ve voted yet; just that it would probably pass.
A very ‘Good Morning/Evening’ TODobots! I see I’m in time to maybe catch the departure from Tel Aviv and arrival in Jordan, I think. 😀
guess who are the naysayers to paul fucking ryan ?
From TPM – GOP Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) joined a unified Democratic caucus in voting no.
Is Cruz one who thinks it didn’t go far enough in the reverse Robin Hood style
What in the world??? A Ga. woman walking her baby in a stroller was shot by 2 young boys—10-15yrs. old—–and her baby was shot dead with a gunshot wound to the head—–after the mom said she had no money when they demanded it. Gun violence out of control. Run amok. Sick, sick, sick.
A bunch of people were shot in Chgo again yesterday, including a 13 yr. old. They were shooting out of cars this a.m. on the expressway. Someone’s suggestion to bring in the Natl Guard—-not so far fetched.
This is just plain crazy, as much as I want some kind of gun control passed, I am realizing it is not all about guns. Something is wrong with the soul these people. Killing killing killing as if you are spitting on the ground. Help us Lord. Help us.
Mooooooorning everyone. Just getting to work on Rise and Shine, be back in a bit!
I just saw your post – and thought – she’s done it again – I’ve just posted & we have a new thread – but it was not so 🙂
Looking forward to some great pictures/news
PBO about to depart Israel for Jordan:
https://www.facebook.com/ShimonPeresInt?sk=app_396393053713168&ref=woobox
Thanks for the link Meta.
Thanks Meta.
Thanks meta – I think his motorcade might be arriving soon.
thank you meta, tuned in just in time 🙂 good morning TOD ~
Just watched Lawrence O’Donnell on “who was right on the war in Iraq” – just adds to the conviction that Barack Obama makes the right decisions for the US – Hilary Clinton – as a Senator – did not. As many of you say – it is good to wake up and know Barack Obama is still your President
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/45755883/ns/msnbc-the_last_word/vp/51281802#51265281
99ts, can you just imagine us having to put up with a President Romney, First Lady Ann Romney, VP Ryan.
Hi Annie – I don’t think about that one – nightmares – but it bothers me that so many from both parties joined the warmongering in 2002 – and in my country as well – Our PM jumped in to support George Bush on day 1.
Lots of talk about the people of Israel having to reject war – but many times the people in western countries reject war – and the government carries on regardless. Somehow the world looks so different in Congress – or parliaments – very weird.
I have faith in President Obama keeping the US out of conflicts – but from 1917 onwards – who knows what may happen.
I think we can all say this was a successful trip to Israel. Some will say there is no peace deal or talk , but I say I wasn’t expecting either one. As the President said it will be up to the people to get after their politicians.
Exactly.
Anniebella, your comment is so true. That is what made Chuck Todd’s question so revolting.
It looks like they are putting down markers…
Comments maybe before he takes off ?
Here comes his motorcade. I guess he will be walking to AF1 along the red carpet.
25 biggest consumers of oil in the world
http://www.rediff.com/business/slide-show/slide-show-1-25-biggest-consumers-of-oil-in-the-world/20130322.htm
Looks like we are rushing towards the 18m hits! Think we will hit it today? Wouldn’t that be great – fireworks, music, revelry by all! 😆 😆
I don’t understand this whole cyprus drama. How could such a small country “destabilize” the entire euro zone ?
I say, fuck the bankers and their precious shareholders and let the chips fall where they may.
Didn’t mexico or argentina say FU to imf a few years back on their ‘debts’ which were saddled by the same fucking imf ? They are still alive.
They had their own currency – Europe’s problem is every country using the euro can bring down the others – NEVER should they have created the euro – Germany and to a lesser extent some of the others – are carrying the whole European economy – and presumably they don’t like it.
Reality of modern civilization – a country has to have control of their own currency. Greece in particular, could have revalued and sorted itself out – but no control over their currency made that impossible.
If my government suggested taking 10% of my savings – I would not be happy – but if they devalued the currency by 10% – same end result without even having to ask me.
If a few billion ‘debt’ from the tiniest country is gonna derail a trillions worth currency, then that currency is worthless.
It’s heading that way
I guess I should add – Others are getting sick of bailing folks out – when you start to add all the “little” countries together – it gets to matter.
They should drop the euro – those who stayed out were thinking beyond the ease of travel.
WOW.
Right On Mr. Plouffe. Right On.
Great idea I think.
I think someone was asking earlier: PBO will be spending the night in Jordan and departing for home tomorrow.
So he should get back to D.C. some time Sunday.
Here are some riveting images of our President’s visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial!!!!
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2013/03/22/5-powerful-pictures-from-president-obama-s-visit-to-yad-vashem.html
Will the Press be riding with POTUS to Jordon? I think they should make Chuck “GOP” Todd walk to Jordon or back to America. 🙂
Chuck Toddler is already in Jordan. He gave an update on the President’s trip this morning from Jordan. He looked so sad !! He’s mad because the President’s trip has been a smashing success!!
I like that name: “Chuck Toddler” because he DOES behave like a petulant 2-yr old.
[OT, but a fascinating piece by Smartypants on Brennan, & drones ending up w/ Hagel. In actuality, when all is said done, Smartypants says PBO would have ended 3 wars, yep 3!]:
President Obama picked John Brennan to head the CIA for a reason – he had a job for him to do.
“Brennan is leading efforts to curtail the CIA’s primary responsibility for targeted killings. Over opposition from the agency, he has argued that it should focus on intelligence activities and leave lethal action to its more traditional home in the military, where the law requires greater transparency.”
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[…..] Overall I see two HUGE takeaways from this story. First is the fact that John Brennan would take the job at CIA only to turn around and give up the agency’s authority to operate a program like this. Many have noted that once President’s are given executive power, they are loath to give it up. I would suggest that the same thing goes for the people who are in charge of federal agencies. This is a big move on both President Obama and Brennan’s part. And I’m sure the backlash in the agency is going to be brutal.
The second is that it is clear to me that this is the first step in a bigger plan to acknowledge what Jeh Johnson said back in November…we’re reaching the tipping point where the war on al Qaeda can end as an “armed conflict” and be institutionalized as a counter-terrorism strategy with transparency and oversight.
In other words, by the end of President Obama’s second term, he will have ended THREE wars…the 3rd being the one everyone assumed would be indefinite.
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http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2013/03/brennan-will-end-cia-drone-program.html
Where is the President?!?!?
March 22, 2013
Massive Support for Background Checks
A new Quinnipiac poll finds that 88% of voters nationwide support universal background checks before allowing purchase of a firearm while just 10% are opposed.
More interesting is that 85% of gun owners are also in favor.
Meanwhile, Roll Call reports that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-VA) said that background checks would be included in the gun control bill he brings to the floor.
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2013/03/22/massive_support_for_background_checks.html
Have the April issue of Vogue hit the news stand yet?
I heard March 25th.
h/t Political Carnival
tears…
Rise and Shine:
http://theobamadiary.com/2013/03/22/rise-and-shine-photos-from-israel/