night owl chat – jason collins toon time

We have a long way to go, but Jason Collins’ bravery is to be commended. So, a few toons to carry you through the night.

Chat away – Happy Cinco de Mayo!

So, for Cinco de Mayo, you may expect that I’m going to post a bunch of mariachi videos. WRONG!

One of the things I discovered when I moved to L.A. was rock en español. And Mexico is its epicenter. So, in honor of Mexican revolutionaries defeating the Emperor Maximillian, a little rock for your Sunday afternoon.

First, Maná – “Labios compartidos”

The Ohio State Commencement Address

Ohio State University, May 5 (Pete Souza)

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Photo: Pete Souza

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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Hello, Buckeyes! O-H!

AUDIENCE: I-O!

THE PRESIDENT: O-H!

AUDIENCE: I-O!

THE PRESIDENT: O-H!

AUDIENCE: I-O!

THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you so much. Everybody, please be seated. Thank you, Dr. Gee, for the wonderful introduction. I suspect the good President may have edited out some other words that were used to describe me. (Laughter.) I appreciate that. But I’m going to let Michelle know of all the good comments.

To the Board of Trustees; Congresswoman Beatty; Mayor Coleman; and all of you who make up The Ohio State University for allowing me to join you — it is an incredible honor.

And most of all, congratulations, Class of 2013! (Applause.) And of course, congratulations to all the parents, and family, and friends and faculty here in the Horseshoe — this is your day as well. (Applause.) I’ve been told to ask everybody, though, please be careful with the turf. Coach Meyer has big plans for this fall. (Laughter.)

I very much appreciate the President’s introduction. I will not be singing today. (Laughter.)

AUDIENCE: Aww — (laughter.)

Ohio State

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See the speech at C-Span (will post video when it appears)

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White House Press Corps: ‘Obama showing visible signs of stress and agitation as he made way to Ohio today’ twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/…

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) May 5, 2013

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White House Press Corps: ‘Lukewarm reception for President Obama at Ohio State University!’ – youtube.com/watch?v=KI3byo…

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) May 5, 2013

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A whole bunch of photos later, gotta rush away, back in a bit!

Heads Up: President Obama at Ohio State

President Obama departs the White House en route to Ohio State University

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12:35: President Obama Speaks at the Ohio State University Commencement Ceremony

Streaming is scheduled to start at 12:0 here

White House live * CBS 1 * CBS 2 * CNN

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‘Look who I flew with?!!’ 🙂 (Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) arrives in Columbus with Pres. Obama) twitter.com/TheObamaDiary/…

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) May 5, 2013

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Hope this works, the First Lady’s interview on Sunday Morning:

Rise and Shine…The Week in Review

White House Correspondents Dinner

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FLOTUS Speaks at Forum on Military Credentialing and Licencing

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President speaks at the 150th Anniversary of National Academy of Sciences

  

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President Obama Nominates Anthony Foxx as Secretary of Transportation

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Night owl chat – GOP Rebranding

A few toons for your pleasure.