President Barack Obama speaks about raising the minimum wage during a visit to a Costco store in Lanham, Maryland, the morning after his State of the Union
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President Barack Obama shakes hands with Costco employees
Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett, left, and deputy chief of staff Rob Nabors walk through the aisles at a Costco store
President Barack Obama outlines his newly unveiled plans to boost wages for some workers and help Americans save for retirement no action from Congress necessary
President Barack Obama makes a funny face as he speaks to Costco employees
President Barack Obama walks between Emile Ray Quevedo and Ricky Banner, Assistant General Manager, as he tours Costco Wholesale in Woodmore Towne Centre in Lanham, Maryland
President Barack Obama greets an employee in the bakery at a Costco store in Lanham, Md.
The Obama Diary 
Could we get a little cleanup on Runway #9? I’m sure that’s just an optical illusion!
Yo.
VP Biden is LIVE NOW.
http://www.whec.com/article/12318/
I need some Costco Lemon Cranberry Cream Filled Muffins Mr. President…..
I see you in that aisle….yum
Those chocolate chip cookies look good.
Now you and Linda have put me in a mood for some dessert….
Good Grief ….now they are reporting on the # of words the President said on a subject compared to last year.
Guns
This year 69 words
Last year 451 words.
I wish these people would get a real job
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Now he is asking Antoinette Tuff if ” that was enough “
Maybe they should go to minimum wage for these yakkers – the money they make is just too easy. They have no clue what reality is.
Their approach makes some kind of sense when you consider that media types are apparently paid by the number of words *they* utter, whether the words are substantive or not.
My heart beats faster when I looking at pictures of President Obama. Then my face gets this silly smile that won’t fade and THEN my eyes get misty.
Thank Goodness for Obamacare 😆
My heart rate was off the charts last night right before he appeared at the SOTU. I’m thinking I might not have been the only one in that position! 🙂 🙂
hf, by no means were you alone in that position 🙂
Looks like a happy group:
Looked at picture and was actually thinking ‘typical default Republican emotional state’, before reading the tweet. 😀
Yep. This is such a bad screen grab, it almost appeared to be from decades ago … but I guess it’s just a poor image, and some of these men are the ones from decades ago!
As I said/implied – they fit right in with our (modern???) GOPs. 😉 😉
All of ’em brought kicking and screaming into the 18th Century!
Hu-ha! 😀 😀
Not too impressed with Charlie Pierce insisting on describing PBO’s SOTU as ‘his best Clintonian speech yet’! Hello, Charlie?? WTF? Have not finished the two earlier threads, so am pretty sure I’m not alone on this one.
MP, I’ve more or less accepted that every media article that acknowledges the President’s accomplishments or prowess MUST have a stinger embedded somewhere. It’s for this very reason that I rarely tweet or repost a link without reading it in its entirety. Then I decide if I can live with attaching my twitter name to article despite the particular stinger or not. Some stingers make me so ‘mad’ I don’t bother tweeting even though other parts of the article.may be really solid.
Those of us who saw it know better. Other than what I see referenced here or on twitter, which is interesting, I limit myself to what I personally gleaned from the SOTU and not what these interpreters think I saw. Arghh.
I’m seeing that sentiment a lot. Really frosts me.
It’s a slick way of not giving PBO credit while claiming to “like” his speech just to get folks off your back. I think vc is right on the money when she says to make sure to read an entire article before posting a link which seems to be praising PBO. Because there’s almost always a back-handed compliment somewhere. The damning with faint praise is usually worse than an overt criticism.
Joe in safety glasses: Not a good look.
Joe, otherwise: A good look.
I Love It!!!
very cute…
Looks like I can just keep on eating my Cheerios with a clear conscience! Good for them.
Have the right wing had a blow up about this new Cheerios commercial?
I’m seeing this commercial again during the evening broadcast of the Queen Latifah show.
AWESOME. They’ve also stood up for gay rights. Now if only we could get them to stop opposing GMO labeling…….
I knew there was a reason I like Cheerios so much, time to go have a bowl.
Gorgeous photos Nerdy, thanks a gazillion!!!
You’re welcome, Chiparooo.
Hey Chips, just DM’d you.
Hi, NerdyW! 😆 😆
Nerdy Wonka and TOD Frank Bruni has excellent piece up on NY Times site about SOTU.
LIVE NOW: President Obama in West Mifflin, PA. (Senator Casey is speaking now) – http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
I love watching VP Joe. He is so animated and engaging. Great personality to follow-up what President Obama lays out.
This is a very hollow attempt and gives Snowden more credence.
It’s frivolous!
Some stupid Republican at today’s hearing probably asked him ” If you could talk to Snowden right now, what would you say to him “.
Nothing gives Snowden credence short of PBO and/or Holder coming out and saying that Snowden is actually a decoy working for the Obama administration. And if that were to ever happen – watch the Snowden supporters turn against him faster than you could say “oh.”
I disagree. The EMOs and this guy plead for a pass, yet he is still out there leaking National Security info to the enemies of the U.S. Clapper is pointing out the absurdity of clemency for someone who continues to commit crimes.
I would think it’s way to late to even think about it – Snowden wouldn’t even know who now has copies of everything he stole.
Heads up!
I know we’re pissed at Fugelsang, but this is good:
And her salary is paid by the big government she so thinks should not exist. They would never have their indulgent life style without the government they rant against.
HEADS UP:
Good afternoon, TOD. Woke up to Mrs. Greenspan jaw jacking about PBO… Looks like I’m awake in time to catch PBO in Pittsburgh!
Good Morning my Chips and my TOD family. {{{{{{{{{{{{ Lots of loving hugs to handsome Danny O}}}}}}}}}}}}. Still so grateful and elated for President Barack Obama being our President.
{{{{{{{{{{{ Loving prayers and thoughts going out for tnmtngirl today}}}}}}}}}}}}}.
{{{{{{{{{{{ Healing comfort and loving prayers for GoBrooklyn}}}}}}}}}}}}}}.
Thank you Nerdy W., and Chips and the beautiful group of all of the brilliant TOD contributors. What a blessing to be a part of this beautiful family. POB is so grateful for all of our support and work to help in moving FORWARD with him with opportunities and freedoms for all in our nation.
Prayers for our fellow citizens in Atlanta. {{{{{{{{{{{{{ Graces for safety and Protection}}}}}}}}}}}}}.HZ
what a wonderful introduction that was for POTUS.
One Bully supporting another, Rep. Grimm supporting Gov. Christie.
Love the coverage from the local reporters:
Yes, the “little desk” is so that Pres. Obama can sign a presidential memorandum to direct Treasury Secretary Lew to create a new way for “everyday Americans” to start their own MyRA.
And the Prez had a chuckle handing the memo right over to Jack Lew!
YOU GO, POTUS.
Here is an update from TMT’s(Lala) Facebook page regarding today’s surgery……”She is out of surgery. Doc indicated all went well and all looks good. Now in recovery for a couple of hours then up to her room for a couple of days. She will be on a pain drip until tomorrow morning. Dad will get to see her once she’s moved to her room. “
Thanks so much for the information! Wishing her all the best.
thanks Symmetry for letting us know
Thank you, symmetry11.
Excellent! TY, Symmetry – update much appreciated
Thanks symmetry!
So glad to hear that her surgery went well.
Thank you for the update, Symmetry!!!
Has this been posted?
Treasury to pick manager for Obama myRA retirement program
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/careers/sns-rt-us-usa-obama-retirement-savings-20140129,0,426529.story
Not sure if this has been posted, either:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/01/28/fact-sheet-opportunity-all-securing-dignified-retirement-all-americans
tweeted. TY!
WHY did I read the comments after that article? Rule 101 of the internet: Do not read the comment section! The vile commentary and palpable hate the RWNJs have for our President makes me feel physically ill. They are not worthy of this great man and, while it may sound odd, President Obama deserves a better country 😦
On my way to a doctor appt. carry on….I’ll say it again…I love this safe haven full of intelligent people.
I never read the comments, either, and thanks for the reminder for all of us – in case we’re tempted!
Just a personal note on this glorious day for all who love President Obama……January 29 is always a special day in our home, because it was on January 29, 1966 that my husband I met on a blind date in Pasadena, CA. That’s forty-eight years ago! We were married five months later and we always celebrate January 29 too. Completely changed our two lives, and many other lives affected by ours.
We have experienced everything in the wedding vows except “richer”…..better, worse, sickness, health, a little richer now, and poorer. I am so thankful for his support and love these past forty-eight years.
We watched the president together yesterday, and marveled at him, his calm, his humor, his absolutely right on the money for the average American…..whom he understands and cares about. We’re both so glad we lived long enough to experience this. And, every time my husband sees him on TV, he says: “We saw him.”
Happy ‘anniversary’ to carolyn and Mr. carolyn!
January 29th was my mother’s birthday (104 years ago!). It’s also the day we adopted Kasper, our trouble-making bichon/maltese mix, four years ago. My husband’s mother’s maiden name was Kasper, we adopted him on my mother’s birthday, so he’s “Kasper with a K” to honor both of our mothers. January 29 is a special day for me as well.
However, I and Mr. 57 have you beat: we met on the 4th of July, 1980. Also a set-up by mutual friends. We were married 6 weeks to the day we met! And here we are, almost 34 years later……
Have a wonderful day, celebrating the great fortune that brought you two together……..
Congratulations Carolyn on 48yrs and many more together.
Congratulations, Carolyn, on what sounds like an amazing 48 years with your husband. Sounds lovely!
thanks for sharing your story, carolyn. so much cynicism out there about long, loving relationships, it’s important for young folks to have the hopeful reminder that love can indeed last, and grow.
Congratulations, Carolyn!!! Wishing you and your husband many more wonderful years together.
What a heart warming story. congratulations, may you have 48 more years together.
Congratulations on this important anniversary, Carolyn. I met my wife on a Greyhound Bus in Sept. 1969. It took us four years to make it official, when we got married in 1973, also in Sept. We celebrated our 40th anniversary on Sept. 5.
Congratulations to you and your wife on a great 40 year accomplishment, Bill!
Congratulations Bill on thirty years……I love the meeting on a Greyhound bus! That sounds like a good premise for the Playhouse 90 I used to love………The best is yet to come, I promise.
Yup this “distant” President who loves people and they love him.
Live Now: Awaiting President Obama’s departure – http://livewire.wtae.com/Event/President_Obamas_Pittsburgh_Visit
We haz raining. It iz bee-yoo-te-full!! 😉
Hello TOD village!
Still savoring last night after watching the SOTU speech twice. I called the WH to and let comments how pleased I am of our President. I had to wait for an operator, so I took that to mean others are calling in also. Needless to say, I did not mind the wait. And to top it off today PBO is speaking at my favorite place to shop. Cosco is the best! I am a much happier person when I know that I am going there, while I am there and when I leave. I will ask my elderly neighbors if they need anything just to go. You can say that I am fool for Cosco. And to know that they value their employers is an added plus. Trader Joe’s is another favorite of mine. I stay far away from Wal-mart and Whole Foods.
I am feeling so positive today about everything and everyone.
Never ever watched SOTU speeches until PBO. Never found a reason to do so.
I shared with the WH operator that there should be a Bill passed for PBO to remain president four more years.
She laughed……..
Chips, I think he’s signing the MyIRA thingy, no?
Master chess player!!!!
warp speed baby! Please proceed GOP.
and looks mighty good doing it, too!
I do not remember a President, I am 68 years old, going out and interacting with the people of this country, listening to them, talking WITH, not at them, as President Barack Obama. He truly is a President who wants government to work for the people, not a government that wants the people to work for it.
You’re right Anna…….I’m 74, and there has not been a president who has gone to the people like our PBO. That is because, he is truly one of us. He knows and lived the struggles we have. Some others did, I know, but he has felt free to let us know and share with us, and therefore, we feel free to share with him. I so wish his mother could be here with him!
And this is why you effing vote. EVERY. DAMNED. TIME.
WORD!!!!
Exactly!
Been lurking. Home sick today with some school crud that’s going around. I’ve been so lucky all year, it was bound to happen sooner or later.
Good read today from TPV: http://www.thepeoplesview.net/2014/01/why-republicans-are-freaking-out-at.html
There is a very good reason why Republicans “mainstream” and otherwise are having a heart attack over this: with this attitude, the president has captured the rightful outrage the American people have against Congress. And because Congressional obstructionism is seen (correctly) as largely a Republican fault, it would spell trouble for them if the president is able to capitalize on that anger. Republicans are now painted into a dangerous corner with no good choices: they could (a) cooperate on sensible things with the president and be skinned alive by their base, (b) do nothing and prove the president right as he ramps up an election-year agenda of taking and publicizing his executive actions in contrast with Congress and explain to the American people why their lives can’t be even better, or (c) do nothing and sue the administration to try to stop the executive actions.
Doing (c) may be the most disastrous of all the options above for the Republicans (which probably means that’s what they are going to do). It will allow the president and the Democrats to cast Republicans as super-obstructionists who not only will not help but will try to stop someone who is trying to help. And as with most challenges to executive power, in the absence of being able to pass a law clearly forbidding a given executive action, the challenges will also fail in court.
Carolyn…Happy Anniversary to you and the Mr:) And to you, sweet GB….hugs and hope and patience and Positive Mental Attitude. One day at a time.
So sorry!!! How could I have forgotten tnmtngirl’s surgery? I’m so happy to hear all went well and she is on to recovery:) My head feels detached from my body. I’m sure that’s the reason for my forgetfulness.
Ben Rhodes just finished his #blockofcheeseday duty. He got some good questions and I recommend his TL:
https://twitter.com/rhodes44
good read, thanks meta. wish the professional press would ask such thoughtful, pertinent questions.
EXACTLY. Just shows you how corrupt and useless they are, through and through.
Blame Obama
and here’s the scene today on mauna loa–good thing they have that gate across the road!
New post from LL.
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/01/29/community-standing-with-gobrooklyn/
CHRISTIE USED SANDY MONEY AS POLITICAL SLUSH FUND, EVIDENCE SHOWS (Editorial)
Looks like we must send out a new batch of subpoenas, this time over fresh and powerful evidence that the governor personally misused Hurricane Sandy funds to win an endorsement from a Democrat.
This sounds like Hoboken in reverse. While Mayor Dawn Zimmer accuses the administration of withholding Hurricane Sandy aid for political reasons in her city, the evidence in Belleville indicates that the governor provided extra aid for a mayor who was willing to dance. … http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2014/01/christie_awards_political_ally.html
Wondering out loud what tune Corey Booker had to dance to?
Noticed in the MSNBC telecast after the SOTU address when PBO was shaking hands with the audience Corey Booker made no attempt to stretch his arm out for a handshake from PBO.