This Is The Face Of America

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A Tweet or Two

Republicans, you can wave one Confederate flag or 1000. When you wake up tomorrow, Barack Obama will still be President of the United States

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) October 13, 2013

Glad that Congress' health club is still open. Apparently they can exercise their bodies but can't exercise their brains.

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Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 13, 2013

Yes Republicans, waving a Confederate flag outside the Black President's home is a great way to convince America that you're not racist.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) October 13, 2013

Yes, the GOP/Tea Party brought Confederate flags to White House today. And we're the ones playing the 'race card'? http://t.co/jk9vbYFv47

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 13, 2013

Make no mistake. That protest in front of WH isn't about a shutdown, or ACA or spending. It's a protest of election of a black POTUS, twice.

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Beryl (@RainforestMoon) October 13, 2013

@McConnellPress @SpeakerBoehner Are you two disavowing teapartiers who hoisted a confederate flag outside of our President's home today?

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  (@JOBoomr) October 13, 2013

Keep on hating bigots, go rot in your private hell - our First Family, we'll have their backs forever more: http://t.co/OCDnrfaazf

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 13, 2013

A thought: two thousand black men show up, rip down government barricades, and wave separatist flags. What's the response?

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Jesse Taylor (@jesseltaylor) October 13, 2013

Thanks to Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin, the Tea Party was given the chance today to show the world who, and what they are. #KlanRally

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Marcia Russo (@marciarusso) October 13, 2013

'Would you call this treason?' http://t.co/cOekqugOZA

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 13, 2013

#1MVetMarch against Obama who never marched against Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, McNamara, who actually lied them into war.

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John Fugelsang (@JohnFugelsang) October 13, 2013

Meanwhile, The Adminstration’s Work Goes On

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo

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This Is The Republican Party

If Obamacare was really slavery those people hanging the Confederate flag outside the White House would be for it.

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Mat Johnson (@mat_johnson) October 13, 2013

In many parts of America, waving a Confederate flag outside the home of a black family would be considered a very hostile act.

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Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) October 13, 2013

Raising the Confederate flag outside the White House seems like a compromise-oriented move. https://t.co/pvU8QqRvZV

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Jeffrey Goldberg (@JeffreyGoldberg) October 13, 2013

Racism comes out of closet (as if it were ever in) as protesters hoist Confederate flag outside WH today.

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Roger Simon (@politicoroger) October 13, 2013

Just when you thought the Tea Party's reputation couldn't get any worse... http://t.co/kTJ5pzFnRy

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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 13, 2013

Yes, the GOP/Tea Party brought Confederate flags to White House today. And we're the ones playing the 'race card'? http://t.co/jk9vbYFv47

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 13, 2013

Yes Republicans, waving a Confederate flag outside the Black President's home is a great way to convince America that you're not racist.

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Nerdy Wonka (@NerdyWonka) October 13, 2013

Photo: More from the #ImpeachObama ‏#MillionVetMarch to the White House today. Hey, seven is the new million: http://t.co/zD4WjHnDOC

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TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) October 13, 2013

Bringing Sarah Palin & a Confederate flag to DC will certainly reassure Americans who were afraid the GOP might be a little self-destructive

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  (@LOLGOP) October 13, 2013

Waving a Confederate flag at the home of a black family isn't okay anywhere. It's a threat of violence.

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Lee Fang (@lhfang) October 13, 2013

Confederate flags flying outside the White House and protesters yelling "Go home!" Proud moment for you, GOP.

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Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) October 13, 2013

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On This Day

President Barack Obama and President Lee Myung-bak of the Republic of Korea greet guests during the State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Oct. 13, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Vice President Joe Biden greets Lance Powlis, a trumpet player in Janelle Monáe’s band, following their State Dinner performance in the State Dining Room of the White House, Oct. 13, 2011. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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Rise and Shine: The Week in Photos, Videos & a Word or Two

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughter Malia meet with Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani schoolgirl who was shot in the head by the Taliban a year ago, in the Oval Office, Oct. 11 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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Monday * Tuesday * Wednesday * Thursday * Friday * Saturday

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Obamacare News:

Washington Post: Obamacare saved my family from financial ruin

ThinkProgress: Oklahoma Woman Tells GOP Lawmakers: Without Obamacare, ‘I Will Be Dead Before My 27th Birthday’

MSNBC: So it turns out, Kentucky does want Obamacare

ThinkProgress: How Obamacare Helped Paul, A Homeless California Man, Finally Get Insurance

NYT: Health Act Embraced in California

ThinkProgress: Obamacare Has Gotten More Popular Since The GOP Shut Down The Government To Defund It

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Monday

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Coup d’état: Koch brothers are warlords – by Zizi

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The History of the GOP in three buttons:

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Tuesday

Outside the White House, Oct. 8

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Early Bird Chat

On This Day – Pete Souza:

“Much to Sasha’s chagrin, the President starts dancing to the music at the Fiesta Latina event on the South Lawn of the White House.” Oct. 13, 2009

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MooooOOOOoooorning!