Our dipstick PM is going to the WWI remembrance events – hope he gets nowhere near PBO. He is also going to the US thereafter – I so feel for the President having to meet with such a person.
Bought a moto g cellphone for daughter unit’s b’day (next week). Must admit google has done a very good job of turning around motorola. At under 250 bucks, great phone and it’s selling hot dosas (google it, dammit).
I’m sorting through it all, and I think the best way to process it is to just realize we were lucky to have some of these fine folks for as long as we did! I know one thing … nobody ever thinks of Robert Gibbs (I even forget if that was his name) any more, and people will be thinking of Jay Carney for quite some time!
JO’B, when you see PBO hug and hear him thank Jay, you know this in your heart. Really great guy, we are profoundly lucky to have had his talent and good sense as long as we did. He’s a real gem.
Me, too. In fact, I did tear up listing to POTUS sing his praises and then watching Jay express his gratitude. I think he almost began to tear up himself. Pete also posted a really nice B & W photo of him.
Jay desperately wants to spend more time with his family. He’s resigning now so he can count on a lot of time with his young children this summer. After that, he’ll look at some of his options. I imagine he’ll have a lot of good choices presented to him.
More time with family is code for asked to leave. I am hoping that was not it. I think Shinseki’s resignation is very unfortunate. Thanks for the info.
No, in this case, Jay really felt he was seeing his children’s childhood pass him by. PBO was effusive and genuine when praising Jay and said Jay had become one of his closest friends. You have to remember that before becoming WH Press Secretary, he was press & communication for VP Biden. So he’s served in this capacity in the WH for over 5 years. That’s a long time for anyone to commit to working in the WH.
Not sure that will happen, 99ts, although I wish this current crop could be disbanded now. As I’m sure you know, the press corps was and is needed to relay the President’s messages to the nation, when he can’t do it personally. Also, televised briefings are one of the few times Americans get to see the President speak live (like in the early days of TV when President Kennedy would do pressers, which I’d rush home to see when I was in high school, along with all my friends!). The correspondents also are supposed to ask questions of interest to the people, and then relay the administration’s response back to our citizens. It should be seen by them as both an honor and privilege. After all, today, they are supposed to be the eyes and ears of 300 million people and those beyond our borders.
I shudder when I think of the stories from President Lincoln’s time (and for other presidents, of course) when citizens could just go to the White House and be received … with their concerns or causes or “suggestions.” (What an unbelievable part of the day that must have been!)
While we know the press is supposed to be there to get the word out to Americans and others around the globe directly from the administration, this group has another – shall we say “unique” – agenda. Let’s hope we all live long enough to see that change back.
There. I’ve managed to include the names of my three favorite Presidents in one comment!
I have come to like the “west wing week” – not sure if this existed before PBO – but to me that relays the President’s message better than those who simply lie about the message and ask gotcha questions.
But I appreciate your explanations as I really know little of the why of this gaggle. No doubt it can’t be dissolved but I will be interested in the future if it can be changed – I really don’t see the need for so many to be doing the reporting – but no doubt any removed would scream like scalded cats.
I shall see the US administrations (those that I live to see) very differently after the age of Obama – I am a little jealous that the young had him so early in their lives – but then again – they missed one of your favorites.
I found out some interesting secrets that my granny kept for 107 years when I investigated the ancestors – so your granny might have been up to things you have never dreamed about 🙂
I feel sad about Sec. Shinseki’s resignation. I trust Pres Obama and know that both of them are taking action in the way that is best for the country. I’m also so glad to read your tweets about the veterans approval of the Sec. I hope they will let the GOP know they are not off the hook and to hammer that the problem is VA health is underfunded. Also glad to see your picture of Pres Obama and Sec Shinseki walking together today. I’m sure POTUS will have some changes made to the system that will help it be more efficient. Still feel sad, but looking at it the best I can.
Also looking for good news and finding lots as usual. I usually ignore HuffPo, but there are some people who write for them that I really respect and don’t seem to find anywhere else. I’m going to check the opinion columns on the left side more regularly.
Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm: Prosperity! Pres Obama's new carbon pollution rules R huge jobs opportunity, help climate http://t.co/sYBDG2V1Pu
TY, LPlains. {LP} This clip does bring back a memory of that skit, though I don’t see how Amk expected me to remember way back to that! Wasn’t it in the 2008 campaign season? Plus Amk, she wasn’t as blonde in that skit…..so there!
The dream to win a half million is one I share! I’d also share the win with people I love! Have always told the family that when that happens, I shall build a commune with houses for all of us. And my house will be facing the other direction.
You’re so right – all this sad news was a bit of an onslaught after being completely blind to the days events. But I knew if I came here, I’d get the honest scoop – and I have. It’s a sad scoop, but an honest one. If not for TOD, I’d be completely ignorant of current events!
I plan to republish my comments below at least 2 more times doing the daylight hours:
The msm including beltway, WHPC, CNN, CSPANWJ (Steve Scully, Greta Brawner) MSNBC (Chuck Todd, Andrea Mitchell, Chris Jansing, Chris Matthews, That early morning fool) ABC; presents a clear and present danger to the future growth of America.
Our failure to take full advantage of the social media’s and any other forms of communications (e.g. fax, phone, letter, etc.) to unmercifully attack these media Republican/Teabagger shills, we in essence surrender out right to complain.
IMO, the difference between an excuse Vs. a reason is defined by one word; Effort. If your honest with yourself, you know when you made up an excuse, it’s because you did not put forth an effort to deal with the issue at hand.
Conversely, when you put forth an effort to deal with the issue at hand, even though it may not have worked out, you have a reason why, you have gain knowledge and understanding as to why.
I say all of this to encourage you to not make excuses as to why you can’t go after this destructive media that for the most part is detrimental for the future growth of America.
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The Obama Diary 
LIVE NOW: Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaking in Singapore – http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
Congrats on 1st JER and THANK YOU for always keeping us up-to-date on ‘real time’ events!!
You are welcome.
furst
you wouldn’t win the spelling bee either 🙂
it’s dannyish.
Thank you, LP!! Great selection!!!
Bottom Line ….
YES WE MUST
WOW, awesome collection, LP!! Zingers and clarifiers. Thank you.
This is going to be a truly Historic trip!!!
Our dipstick PM is going to the WWI remembrance events – hope he gets nowhere near PBO. He is also going to the US thereafter – I so feel for the President having to meet with such a person.
Actually, dipstick is an useful tool.
mmm always used to describe a fool in my world – one function – bury him in oil?? who knows
It has been 100 years since the beginning of WWI. The two wars really can’t be separated.
Next Friday will be a long day. . .
LOL @ first benghazeee toon.
You have been relentless with this McCain Tweet, Nerdy:) Thank you so much.
Thanks LP – great toons
LP great Loony Car 🙂 toons.
Au for JER. Congrats.
Congrats Jer on #!1. Great toons LP. 🙂
DDay, The Longest Day. . .
My Dad would have turned 100 this year. . .
Wow … hadn’t thought of that … my Dad would have turned 100 in 2017.
Yes, long day for two reasons for me and other children. I’m still his chips. 😉
Good to have the great (comforting) memories, that’s for sure.
Well I thought I wrote child not Chips. SMH
I think I read “child,” but Chips is a big kid like us, so no problem! 🙂
😉 Another reminder for me to proof read.
Bought a moto g cellphone for daughter unit’s b’day (next week). Must admit google has done a very good job of turning around motorola. At under 250 bucks, great phone and it’s selling hot dosas (google it, dammit).
Hmmmm. Should I point out that I notice this b-day present is not a ‘personal’ b’day present – more like a hubby giving a vacuum cleaner?
Secretary Shinseki’s Farewell Message to VA Employees
http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2547
What the hell? Shinseki resigns and so does Jay Carney?
Yeah. It was something a double-whammy. Hard to process.
I’m sorting through it all, and I think the best way to process it is to just realize we were lucky to have some of these fine folks for as long as we did! I know one thing … nobody ever thinks of Robert Gibbs (I even forget if that was his name) any more, and people will be thinking of Jay Carney for quite some time!
JO’B, when you see PBO hug and hear him thank Jay, you know this in your heart. Really great guy, we are profoundly lucky to have had his talent and good sense as long as we did. He’s a real gem.
Practically felt like crying when I heard he was leaving!
Me, too. In fact, I did tear up listing to POTUS sing his praises and then watching Jay express his gratitude. I think he almost began to tear up himself. Pete also posted a really nice B & W photo of him.
I saw that. So lovely.
me too, JOB
Heard it from you, my friend! 🙂
Is there any explanation?
Jay desperately wants to spend more time with his family. He’s resigning now so he can count on a lot of time with his young children this summer. After that, he’ll look at some of his options. I imagine he’ll have a lot of good choices presented to him.
Hi Jackie, Jay Carney just wants to spend more time with his family:
Sec Shinseki offered his resignation, and PBO accepted.
More time with family is code for asked to leave. I am hoping that was not it. I think Shinseki’s resignation is very unfortunate. Thanks for the info.
No, in this case, Jay really felt he was seeing his children’s childhood pass him by. PBO was effusive and genuine when praising Jay and said Jay had become one of his closest friends. You have to remember that before becoming WH Press Secretary, he was press & communication for VP Biden. So he’s served in this capacity in the WH for over 5 years. That’s a long time for anyone to commit to working in the WH.
Thank you LP for the excellent toons!
When do POTUS leave for Europe?
He arrives in Poland on Tuesday morning.
Thank you.
Guess LL didn’t find the the nest egg. . .
Ah-dorable!
https://twitter.com/darth/status/472447455309467648
I noticed the President didn’t call on anyone in the front row this morning……
You’re right J`OB. Look at a couple of them! Hahaha!!!
What did chuckle do? ? ? 😻
I would place bets that if there ever is another GOP President he (would only be a white he) will dissolve the WHPC.
So wish PBO would walk in one day & say – “your dismissed”. Who started the story that the press must ALWAYS be with the President??
Not sure that will happen, 99ts, although I wish this current crop could be disbanded now. As I’m sure you know, the press corps was and is needed to relay the President’s messages to the nation, when he can’t do it personally. Also, televised briefings are one of the few times Americans get to see the President speak live (like in the early days of TV when President Kennedy would do pressers, which I’d rush home to see when I was in high school, along with all my friends!). The correspondents also are supposed to ask questions of interest to the people, and then relay the administration’s response back to our citizens. It should be seen by them as both an honor and privilege. After all, today, they are supposed to be the eyes and ears of 300 million people and those beyond our borders.
I shudder when I think of the stories from President Lincoln’s time (and for other presidents, of course) when citizens could just go to the White House and be received … with their concerns or causes or “suggestions.” (What an unbelievable part of the day that must have been!)
While we know the press is supposed to be there to get the word out to Americans and others around the globe directly from the administration, this group has another – shall we say “unique” – agenda. Let’s hope we all live long enough to see that change back.
There. I’ve managed to include the names of my three favorite Presidents in one comment!
I have come to like the “west wing week” – not sure if this existed before PBO – but to me that relays the President’s message better than those who simply lie about the message and ask gotcha questions.
But I appreciate your explanations as I really know little of the why of this gaggle. No doubt it can’t be dissolved but I will be interested in the future if it can be changed – I really don’t see the need for so many to be doing the reporting – but no doubt any removed would scream like scalded cats.
I shall see the US administrations (those that I live to see) very differently after the age of Obama – I am a little jealous that the young had him so early in their lives – but then again – they missed one of your favorites.
Ha. Yes, they did! As I missed one of my favorites, and only get to read about him!
Don’t vacation in Western WY yet. . .
Posted on Dept of Homeland Security. . . FB
You do have a way with word Ms Chips – may it last forever and ever.
🙂 If my Granny was alive and saw that tweet, 99ts, she’d whup my ass!!!
I found out some interesting secrets that my granny kept for 107 years when I investigated the ancestors – so your granny might have been up to things you have never dreamed about 🙂
that is what I heard.
I feel sad about Sec. Shinseki’s resignation. I trust Pres Obama and know that both of them are taking action in the way that is best for the country. I’m also so glad to read your tweets about the veterans approval of the Sec. I hope they will let the GOP know they are not off the hook and to hammer that the problem is VA health is underfunded. Also glad to see your picture of Pres Obama and Sec Shinseki walking together today. I’m sure POTUS will have some changes made to the system that will help it be more efficient. Still feel sad, but looking at it the best I can.
Also looking for good news and finding lots as usual. I usually ignore HuffPo, but there are some people who write for them that I really respect and don’t seem to find anywhere else. I’m going to check the opinion columns on the left side more regularly.
Good night TOD
babe!
in need of smiles tonight – love this ^, can someone else get it to post?
Done – love it Kathleen! 🙂
thanks chippers 🙂 she’s just so dang pretty.
FLOTUS!!!!
I love the Blonde’s facial expression as she turns around – probably thought he was pulling her leg. 😀 😀
halllooo, that’s not some ‘blonde’ , That’s amy poehler aka hillary.
🙂 🙂 She’s blonde, ain’t she? [Don’t watch TV/sitcoms/movies/whatever, so don’t know the faces of the rich and famous.
/smh /smh /smh
Careful. Possibility of concussion if shaken too hard? Maybe. [sum total of my medical expertise]
I blame YOU.
No fair. By now, nothing I say should shock you into the smh phase. Your own fault for your exalted expectations
For those with vision issues…..”she was not blonde in that skit….. so there”
TY, LPlains. {LP} This clip does bring back a memory of that skit, though I don’t see how Amk expected me to remember way back to that! Wasn’t it in the 2008 campaign season? Plus Amk, she wasn’t as blonde in that skit…..so there!
So my Pacers are done……only lost 117-92 😦
#ThrowbackFriday Carney edition:
Fantastic photo LP, flippin’ heck, look at Jay’s hair!!!!
I have no idea what year it is from……..he looks like kid still in grade school!
😎
Fifty years ago at the top of the charts. . .
Well I screwed that up. . .
Most of the pictures don’t show up on my smart phone.
Thank you for letting us know.
( 🙂 )
Take a ticket. Back of the line, lady. They don’t even show up on laptops. #fywp
Go Blackhawks. A gritty win tonight over the disgusting LA Kings. (I expect some push back on that).
/waving fingers/ My eyes, brain, and body are all saying it’s bedtime. Toodle-di-doo
Me too. G’Night. . .
Saw the picture – and knew that had to be Carolmae – belated sewwt dreams 🙂
Good evening 99ts! How are you? Tired and ready for bed?
Is it about 11:30pm were you are?
Just saw my weird spelling of sweet – sigh!
It’s now 11.50pm – you have the conversion spot on – Chips will need you to give her some lessons 🙂
Never noticed. It’s ok especially at end of day. I’m bad at proof reading my posts.
I always see the error – just as I click “post comment”
Me too & I get mad at myself, but let it go. . .
Sweet dreams, VC!
Y, TY, JO’B! 😀 Don’t remember dreaming, but that’s okay too.
We don’t always remember our dreams but we know they are there! Mornin’. 🙂
Niiice – if this means that the dream to win a half million is still *there*. Wake up Greetings to you, g-grandma JO’B.
The dream to win a half million is one I share! I’d also share the win with people I love! Have always told the family that when that happens, I shall build a commune with houses for all of us. And my house will be facing the other direction.
Good luck to both of us, eh?
I *knew* there was a good reason I only dreamt of winning ½ million! 🙂 Good luck to both of us, yes!
Yes! 🙂
All right ladies, gentlemen, and amk: I’m pooped, and bed is calling. See everyone tomorrow after I wake up late-ish.
Can’t believe how much I missed today before and after the Resignation of Sec Shinseki. Just catching up. So grateful that TOD is here.
You’re so right – all this sad news was a bit of an onslaught after being completely blind to the days events. But I knew if I came here, I’d get the honest scoop – and I have. It’s a sad scoop, but an honest one. If not for TOD, I’d be completely ignorant of current events!
I plan to republish my comments below at least 2 more times doing the daylight hours:
The msm including beltway, WHPC, CNN, CSPANWJ (Steve Scully, Greta Brawner) MSNBC (Chuck Todd, Andrea Mitchell, Chris Jansing, Chris Matthews, That early morning fool) ABC; presents a clear and present danger to the future growth of America.
Our failure to take full advantage of the social media’s and any other forms of communications (e.g. fax, phone, letter, etc.) to unmercifully attack these media Republican/Teabagger shills, we in essence surrender out right to complain.
IMO, the difference between an excuse Vs. a reason is defined by one word; Effort. If your honest with yourself, you know when you made up an excuse, it’s because you did not put forth an effort to deal with the issue at hand.
Conversely, when you put forth an effort to deal with the issue at hand, even though it may not have worked out, you have a reason why, you have gain knowledge and understanding as to why.
I say all of this to encourage you to not make excuses as to why you can’t go after this destructive media that for the most part is detrimental for the future growth of America.
Glad to see Lebron and the Heat do their thing.
Harry Reid is bringing back the VA funding bill to the floor of the Senate for a vote. Let’s see the GOP squirm with this one.
Mooooooooorning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/05/31/early-bird-chat-252/