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The Obama Diary 
Hey NW – thanks for all the positive info!
Congrats Judith!
Thanks, CarolMae!
You’re welcome, Judith.
Congratulations on first!
OMG – I might faint at the romance of the Os!
I don’t think I’ve seen that one. NW you are very good at keeping us up to date here. Thank you!
Thank you very much, CarolMaeWY.
You’re very welcome. 🙂
This is from waaaaay back in the early Iowa days campaigning at the State Fair. Mrs. Obama gave a thrilling speech that day:
Next to her speech at the 2012 Dem Convention….this is my favorite FLOTUS speech
I was just thinking about that!
She said that I am tired of doing things based on fear
Meta, Michelle Obama at her best. I wouldn’t wish it on this family which has sacrificed so much of their youth and energy for us, but the image in my mind of President Michelle Obama is a soul-satisfying one.
They have changed our lives for the greatest good. I will always love them dearly.
Everything wonderful about Michelle Obama is there in that Iowa speech–her intelligence, her compassion, her heart, her fearlessness–all in their early stages of fully flowering. In the last five plus years, she has become the “Complete FLOTUS,” extending all her talents to make broad national changes in childhood nutrition and the treatment of military families and to become a fierce advocate for affordable health care. Michelle knocked our socks off in Iowa, but we didn’t yet see the trend setter and fashion leader, nor could we have imagined how truly magnificently she would present herself on the world stage. I’m so glad we’ve gotten to see the transformation–all there to begin with, but even more glorious now.
Thanks for telling me where it was. 🙂
My team looked up all the remaining application fairs (Cover Oregon still sucks as a website, so people need help!) and are trying to support them by providing healthy snacks for the clients and workers and riding around on transit with brochures telling people who need it where to find these fairs or a navigator.
Good for you. . .
Judith, here in our PA county today, I got a tour of our Family Health Center and was thrilled to see a conference room dedicated to signing people up for ACA. This center is a busy place, so it’s the perfect spot for reaching people.
Jackie – that’s great! I hope it’s being replicated all over the U.S.!
Ladies and gentlemen, I’m making Manhattans. Who’s in?
Can you send one virtually?
I’ll send it astrally. #DungeonsAndDragonsGeek
🙂
🍸
Thanks, but no LL. Already one eyed and blurry matey. . .
Meeeeeeeeeee…. I want one LL
My niece is under 26, so she’s still on my brother’s insurance. My nephew applied for CoveredCA, and will probably get MediCAL. (Such is the life of a starving artist.)
I better get me a dog like Sunny.
I loved Labor Sec., when he was at the DOJ, and I love how he is out there fighting for people all over the country as our Sec. of Labor.. President Obama has a great team, and he has kept his promise that when he became president; his team would not be just sitting behind desks all day, but they would be out there listening and interacting with the people that they serve. He has kept that promise as well. People do not listen to PBO; he keeps his words and will continue to do so. It is a joy and an honor to be alive and helping our POTUS.
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How did your dental work go?
Thank you dear HZ! Big hugs and much love to you.
The Joke of The Day
By Ogden Pence from Unknown
Two men were walking through the woods and came upon a big black, deep hole. One man picked up a rock and tossed it into the hole and stood listening for the rock to hit bottom. There was no sound.
He turned to the other guy and said “that must be a deep hole…let’s throw a bigger rock in there and listen for it to hit bottom.” The men found a bigger rock and both picked it up and lugged it to the hole and dropped it in.
They listened for some time and never heard a sound. Again, they agreed that this must be one deep hole and maybe they should throw something even bigger into it.
One man spotted a rail-road tie nearby. They picked up the tie, grunting and groaning, and lugged it to the hole. They tossed it in. No sound. All of a sudden, a goat came flying out of the woods, running like the wind, and flew past the men and jumped straight into the hole. The men were amazed.
About that time, an old hayseed farmer came out of the woods and asked the men if they had seen a goat. One man told the farmer of the incredible incident they had just witnessed…they had just seen this goat fly out of the woods and run and leap into the big hole. The man asked the farmer if this could have been his goat.
The old farmer said “naw, that can’t be my goat…he was chained to a railroad tie.”
(I wish Mark Knoller was that goat.)
#TzarVlad’s bad news is only going to get worse ….
“Belarus Wants Out
One of Russia’s Closest European Allies Begins to Play the Field
There is a bitter irony at the heart of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s annexation of Crimea. Putin’s short-term victory is already coming at the expense of his most cherished long-term strategy — the creation of a Eurasian Union, a trade union linking Russia and its closest neighbors. In other words, as the invasion expands Russian territory, it will diminish Russian influence in the very places he’d like to increase it. One need only look to Belarus, which is already beginning to hedge against its alliance with Moscow, to see why.
Fanciful as it might sound, the Eurasian Union was never idle talk for Putin. It was meant to serve as a genuine alternative to the West for the countries bordering Russia, including those on Europe’s eastern frontier. For now, only Belarus and Kazakhstan have volunteered to be part of the formal January 2015 launch. But Putin has been closely eyeing other countries in the region, particularly those that have been targeted by the EU’s Eastern Partnership program, which was designed to foster closer ties between the EU and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, and Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has exposed the strategic ambiguity of Putin’s project.”
Sorry sailor, have no idea how this comment got appended to your very funny post ….
When you lose Aleksandr Lukashenko…
Yep. And, LL, the dudes in Kazakhstan began expressing their displeasure with #TzarVlad more than a week ago. Moreover, the EU made it clear today that Georgia and Moldova would be receiving the same level of cooperation agreement that they signed with Ukraine, today.
#TrustBarack
He may well lose both, and all.
😉
Gotta thank Senator Reid for taking it to those dudes, unrelentingly ….
#DEMSDominate2014
YES WE MUST
wah wah wah YOU PEOPLE are mean, this is really hard!! Now, where have we heard this tone before….
I hope Sen. Harry Reid has silenced all his critics who called him weak and a wimp!
It should, nath, but, as you know, the cool thing about Senator Reid (& President Obama) is that they no their mission and no one is going to distract them from pursuing it, fiercely.
#FORWARD Together
So, so true, Bob!
The brothers have always liked to operate behind the scenes, pulling strings to dismantle our democracy piece by piece without anyone noticing. They hate exposure, so the more sunlight shines on their subversive intentions the better. It was not long ago that the average person had never heard of the Koch brothers. Now, you only have to mention their name to get knowing nods and eye rolls.
“They hate exposure, so the more sunlight shines on their subversive intentions the better.”
Agree. And, let’s help Senator Reid up the lumens, intensively!!
You are absolutely right, JckiieG. I have these two friends, very well educated, who did not know the Koch brothers, until I shared information about them during the 2012 election.
Really good that the Koch brothers are being exposed. But A.L.E.C. also has to be exposed. This group is pushing all sorts of bad legislation in the states controlled by republicans.
LP, the main thing we have to do is bring shame on those legislators who belong to ALEC and push their pre-written legislation. Call them out, tell everyone we know.
Republican Senator David Vitter Says ‘God Bless The Koch Brothers’ At Town Hall Event
By: Justin Baragona
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Vitter revealed himself as a Koch-purchased politician and he was making sure that his masters knew how much he loved them. He wants to make certain that the checks keep coming in from the Kochs. Maybe he’ll even get a little bonus now.
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https://www.politicususa.com/2014/03/21/republican-senator-david-vitter-god-bless-koch-brothers-town-hall-event.html
https://twitter.com/Our4thEstate/status/447201571365859328
typo corrected ….
The fact that “Diaper Dave” is still in the U.S. Senate, and is now running for Governor, is clear proof about the hypocrisy of right wingers who preach morality and the so called family values. If this guy was a Democrat he would no longer be holding public office.
“If this guy was a Democrat he would no longer be holding public office.”
True, nath. In fact, he’d still be in jail!!
I was hoping to watch the premiere of Doc Martin tonight on my laptop as I have no TV. but, seems I cannot do so, anyone know if I am just not clicking in the right place?? kcts9.org
PBS doesn’t usually post episodes until the following day. Not sure about your station or program.
Oh thanks meta, I seldom want to watch, but I loved the series when I used to have a telly. I’ll look in tomorrow, for now I guess I’ll just read and relax.
ttp://explore.org/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls
of course, there is an h in front, but it was cut off in the copy
http://explore.org/live-cams/player/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls
You need to be sick, exhausted, un-bathed and un-groomed and ideally have some unusual blemish. IT WILL HAPPEN!!!
all women of the world have received a PSA from TOD. 🙂
Nah, they prolly gt all chicken and decided to take the train after arriving at the gate.
wimmin/smh
Yes I Did ….
Hi everybody. Help, please.
I am trying to find this company Malcolm B. Roberts & Associates in Alaska. I don’t seem to be having any luck. Is there another way I can search for it, please?
https://twitter.com/MalinAlaska
https://www.facebook.com/malcolm.roberts.9849
So much goodness here at TOD!! And so much good news everywhere I look. I’m learning about Ukraine, but certainly not an expert and I haven’t looked at comments on previous posts here. I found this tweeter, Damon Wilson, a while ago and he’s talking about the #BrusselsForum. I was especially interested in this tweet which puts the problem with PUTIN not getting pushback on W. Bush when Putin invaded Georgia. I haven’t found an article to back it up, but I’d love to tweet one to the GOP senate as well as McCain and Graham.
I’m getting tired and not sure if I’ll be up much longer so I’ll wish you all a good night and a wonderful weekend!
TME, no question that GWB enabled Putin in several ways. Top of the list – pursuing an illegal war on the Sovereign Nation of Iraq (the dead opposite of what his father did in reversing Saddam’s illegal attempt to annex Kuwait).
By 2008, GWB had set the stage for the emergence of a global depression, had completely undermined US credibility in the international community and Putin knew it. He knew GWB had zero tools to curb his illegal invasion of Georgia and ultimate annexation South Ossetia and Abkhazia. What he hadn’t expected was how vigorously Georgia would fight. If they hadn’t he would have annexed all of Georgia, as well.
President Obama has rebuilt not only our economy but, increasingly, our moral standing among Nations. He added further credibility just this week by blunting an attempt by Libyan radicals to steal oil and ship it.
Putin has severely underestimated President Obama. He’s going to live the remainder of his sorry life regretting that fact.
#TrustBarack
Yes We Can
Putin spends way to much reading (and believing) the nonsense put out there by the US media – Obama is weak, unpopular, sagging polls, etc. All RUBBISH and believe this at your own peril, as Willard found out in 2012.
Exactly, hf!!
bbl … time to prepare some dinner ….
#TrustBarack … or, at least, pay attention to who he is or enjoy eating asphalt …..
“#TrustBarack … or, at least, pay attention to who he is or enjoy eating asphalt …..”
I absolutely love this! I hope it catches on.
Will push it, nath, for whatever my efforts are worth!!! 🙂
Your efforts are priceless, Bob! Much gratitude for sharing all your hard work.
https://twitter.com/lavenderblue27/status/447171171604529152
This is the absolute TRUTH! Thanks Amk for all these hard hitting tweets you share with us.
Ain’t that the truth!
https://twitter.com/Vbiii241/status/439120164055830529
Pssst… BT’s.. I have it on reasonable authority that tomorrow is the b’day (not sure which one ~ 21 maybe) of a well-known and well-loved TODObot, hails from up northaways, Canada, I think!! Don’t want to give too many hints, and of course she may be well on her way to Paris, I know that is what she was hoping for (amk?) so, let us all conspire to make her 21st a ripping good time!! Okay? Y’all know who I mean, right? I don’t want to give myself away by coming right out with names….but the countdown has been on all week!! 🙂
Got it! 🙂
Well… what with missing planes and all, she just have to live with my usual b’day cake present.
Of course, I am only thinking of her welfare.
I’m on board! 🙂 Will Chips and Meta bake the cake(s)? LL can prepare the drinks of course!
HeeHeeHee, this is gonna be a good one! I can tell already… 🙄 🙄
Y’all are the greatest. I’m working for a while tomorrow, so might miss some of the celebrating, just save me some cake and ice cream!! Will check in before and after… 🙂
Sometimes I wonder: Did we not have charts and graphs between 1980 and 2014?
Your taxpayer dollars at work, eh?
They are going to find a way to tie it to PBO in 4…3..2…1..
How is that hopefruit2, remember POTUS is from Kenya.
Well he’s from Hawaii, Chicago, etc. when it comes time to bashing him about whatever’s going on in those two regions.. 🙂 🙂 Then he goes back to being from Kenya…
🙂
Over and out, sweet dreams all around. http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=PBO
win the battle, lose the war, putin style
Well it’s a few minutes after midnight in parts of the World and I would like to be the first person here at the TOD Village to wish our very own beloved VC a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
I’ll have more when I wake up West Coast time tomorrow 🙂
Love ya VC ♥
I’ll join you, ggail! As a fellow west coaster. Hope VC has a lovely day!
GGail, let me join you from the West Coast in wishing ” our beloved ,” the indomitable and the totally unique, VC, A VERY, VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
VC, I hope your birthday is filled love, joy, fun and good times with family and friends!
Happy Birthday VC! May you have a terrific day in which you are surrounded by the love of your family and friends. May God protect you always.
VC, my O’friend and pretend exercise partner, I wish you the happiest of birthdays! YOLO. Let’s Move!
She loves solitude
And silliness
And makes us all happy
With her gentle ways
She’s a gracious lady
A supportive mom
And a sweet friend
And she likes to laugh!
But don’t let her fool you
She can dig in her heels
And fight the good fight
For the leader who
Brings us all together –
Day and night and back around –
President Barack Obama!
Happy, Happy Birthday, VC!
Beautiful, JOB! Although I have absolutely no clue of what literary agents do, I wish I could be your literally agent to make sure your beautiful poems are published to share with the world.
Sweet!
#TrustBarack … or, at least, pay attention to who he is or enjoy eating asphalt …..
good night TOD ….
Before departing, just had to post what is an ABSOLUTE MUST READ BY EVERY TODer …
“Ukraine’s foreign minister: The world must reject Russia’s ‘anschluss’ in Crimea”
“So, the unthinkable happened: Within a couple of weeks, Vladimir Putin pulled off his blitzkrieg. Russia’s “anschluss” of Crimea heralds a new international reality. To a standing ovation of his parliament on Tuesday, the victorious Russian president signed a treaty decreeing Crimea’s accession to the Russian Federation.
Recent events have dealt Europe and the global security system their heaviest blows since the rise of the Berlin Wall. Whether they are ultimately knocked down depends on the world’s reaction. But the adage that “that which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger” is applicable here.
Ukraine is ready to stand its ground. Crimea is Ukrainian. We have the law and the truth on our side. We won’t budge in the face of aggression. We will take Russia to the courts and use every venue available to make clear that this is not the way to behave in today’s world. And Ukraine has plenty of reasons to count on international solidarity.
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Once Ukraine succeeds, it will represent a viable democratic alternative to many interested onlookers in the post-Soviet space. The European Union can find in Ukraine a new drive. The United States can find here a “long game” it is destined to win. And the rest of the world will sleep better at night knowing that the new international reality doesn’t depend of the whims of ever more Hitler impersonators.”
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ukraine-foreign-minister-the-world-must-reject-russias-anschluss-in-crimea/2014/03/21/1130ef5e-b10c-11e3-a49e-76adc9210f19_story.html?Post+generic=%3Ftid%3Dsm_twitter_washingtonpost
Happy Birthday, VC! I hope you have a great Birthday weekend planned.
So glad I delayed departing for a few moments, sjterrid!!! Had no idea it was VC’s birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘oh Quiet One’ !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
now for some rest ….
Happy Birthday VC!
aloha chips, todville, and birthday silent-one vc!
‘ President Barack Obama’s team is expected to land in Honolulu on April 1 to talk with local officials about their plans and vision to locate a facility in Kakaako that will preserve the Hawaii-born president’s White House legacy, a speaker at the event, told PBN on Friday.
The news comes a day after the Barack Obama Foundation’s release of a request for qualifications on Thursday that outlines the requirements for the presidential library.
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The Barack Obama Hawaii Presidential Center Initiative has the backing of local political and business leaders as well as U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard.
The Hawaii committee received the request for qualifications and plans to submit a proposal, which it has 90 days to do so, according to University of Hawaii at Manoa Chancellor Tom Apple.
The University of Hawaii is taking the lead on behalf of this broad coalition, and believe that it will be able to submit a “unified, excellent proposal.” ‘
http://feeds.bizjournals.com/~r/bizj_pacific/~3/YIrWfsGdc6I/president-obamas-team-to-visit-hawaii-next-month.html
this is going to be one fierce competition!
Good luck to Hawaii – but don’t be surprised if our neighbor Kenya also wants a piece of it as the ancestral home
Happy Birthday beautiful vc!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW Big snowstorm here…..sick of it!!
Moooooorning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/03/22/the-first-lady-in-china/