President Obama greets people upon arrival at Kansas City International Airport
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@petesouza: Pres Obama talking to a youngster outside Arthur Bryant’s BBQ tonight in KC
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Bob!!!!!
Hi there đ
Thanks for the RT – always special!!
I especially like this comment from this piece:
JOELEEH NYC 13 hours ago
Being of Eastern European Jewish background, I feel as Mr Cohen does. The vile nature of Hamas cannot justify callous disregard of the lives of civilians held under siege and terrorized by shelling for which there is no Iron Dome. Israel had its role in empowering Hamas. Israel occupies no moral high ground with its treatment of Palestinian rights. The crimes of the opposition do not justify your own by simply saying “those people are worse”. Franz Fanon wrote that it is humanly normal and to be expected for a people to hate its oppressor. Truer words have never been expressed. Like it or not, Israel has oppressed, and as Americans we should understand that we enable this oppression, with our huge military aid, so don’t tell me we have no right to criticize. The rest of the world thinks, rightly, that it is done in our name too.
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Outstanding comment, df. Thank you for sharing!
Again, Bobfr on the leader board!
Congraatulations on first, Bob and thank you for this link. Mr. Cohen’s voice is refreshing.
Thank you Vicki!
Still got U.S. World Cup fever:
For you non carnivores like me……I’m moving to San Francisco ASAP!!!
San Francisco-based grilled cheese restaurant the Melt claims to have a new solution for an age-old problem: catered food that is soggy, cold or stale. In fact, the fast-casual chain employed NASA engineers to tackle the problem. The result? The Meltâs Smart Box, which is an attempt to keep food â specifically The Meltâs menu of grilled cheeses, soups and salads â fresh upon delivery.
The company has been developing the Smart Box since last October. At the time, the chain wanted to expand its catering program. Before the box was developed, the Melt served off site clients with a fleet of renovated school buses, which dished up food at parties and events. The company wanted to build a program that would allow the restaurant to serve pre-prepared sandwiches, but couldnât find a transportation method that would maintain the same quality of food as The Melt has in its store, said Kerri Martin, vice president of marketing. âA âmelt,â (sandwich) without assistance, lasts about six to seven minutes of optimal quality,â Martin said of the grilled cheeses. âWhen you look at catering, you have to allow for at least 30 minutes by the time it gets out of kitchen and to the client, so that was the challenge at hand.â
With the help of an internal team of engineers, and consultants with roots in NASA, the Melt developed the Smart Box, with a system of heating pads, insulation and fans to provide the balance of air circulation, humidity and heat necessary for keeping its meals hot and crispy. The box also has internal censors to maintain that balance, depending what kind of food is inside. Melts with tomato or spinach, for example, might need a different level of humidity than other sandwiches…..continued
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Congrats on first, Bob….I’m glad the adults are running this place finally đ
Now don’t you go entangling me with any of your mischief đ đ đ
Interesting. As long as that’s not styrofoam, which is banned here!
Lovely
vetivera24!
Chips!!! Always on to of what’s current. Don’t know how you do it.
Tonight’s dinner menu brought to you by Mother of LL:
Lomo de puerco, seasoned as only she can
Arroz con frijoles negros; you haven’t had Cuban black beans until you’ve had my mother’s.
That is sooooooo good!!
I can’t claim credit. Saw it on Shoq’s tweet.
sooo, obamacare repealed yet?
It’s awake!!
What do prisoners use to call each other?
Cell phones.
Be ashamed, Mister!!! đ
I imagine this is what it is like to try to wake your kids up in the morning:
….but this concerns me:
Wonder what piece they are playing…
Bringing over:)
There are not enough adjectives to describe how incredible this woman is.
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2014/08/samantha-power-un-ambassador-profile
So very true, df!!! Like I’ve said more than once, I’d willingly vote to amend the US Constitution so she could run for President!!
If only:)
Bob, I would gladly join you in voting “to amend the US Constitution! President Obama is so good at picking the company he hangs out with. Ambassador Power is, without a doubt, one of the most powerful and articulate UN ambassadors in my lifetime. I just love the way way she fearlessly exposes Russian BS on Ukraine.
And so she concluded with her unshakable core belief, which amounts to an article of faith. âFor me, itâs not an option to despair.
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Samantha Power, Ambassador
Yes indeed ‘It’s a good time’!!!!!!!!!
….and bought her dinner đ http://www.kmbc.com/news/president-obama-dines-at-kansas-citys-arthur-bryants-barbeque/27216430#!bqkllh
A woman with blonde hair and glasses exclaimed “He’s so handsome, oh my God,” according to the pool report.
“I’m paying for her food,” the President said after hugging her.
There’s not a big enough naughty mat on this planet for that woman! đ
Chips you need to sound the blowhorn so that Yardarm can order an extra custom-made naughty mat just for her!
She’ll have to get her own. Mats are for shipmates.
đ đ đ Okay then – will be sure to pass the message!
We should really create our own ‘naughty mat outfits’, that way we could just fall over any time, any place!
Shame on that woman! (Ha.)
She should really close her mouth.
I left this in honor of you last night, Yardarm: http://theobamadiary.com/2014/07/28/a-tweet-or-two-88/#comment-1093408
Thankfully Nerdy Wonka & Dudette were appreciative đ
Totally out of the box! đ
Thirsty alright; he should have paid for her drinks.
What a wonderful pic. Kudos to the photographer!
It’s another iconic photo! Again, the look on the child’s face is so sweet.
So Gen. McRaven is leaving in August it appears……UT, do you have any more info on this?
UT is very fortunate …
The Ebola infections reported in West Africa appear to be doing more and more damage and extending to greater geographical areas;
I don’t know what people are going to do – in the face of the Ebola that is killing many, affecting medical personnel, fueling panic as rumors and conspiracy theories abound and in the face of a constrained and under-developed medical infrastructure;
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so many things to be concerned about around the world!
Gold again for Doc, Bobfr â
Congrats.
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The raiders in San Antonio? Really?
Here’s Josh “The Voice” Earnest at the WH on 7-29-14.
Great pictures of POTUS at the BBQ in MO
G’Nite TOD đ
A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband walking around with a fly swatter.
“What are you doing?”
“Hunting flies”
“Oh, killed any?”
“Yep, three males, two females”
“How can you tell?”
“Three were on a beer can, two were on the phone”
byeeee
Run!!!!!
So it is really true that Admiral William McRaven, Head of Special Operations and organizer of Bin Laden Termination is retiring to become next Chancellor of UT University System;
I thought he would continue being part of the leadership of the US Military;
Appears so, Global: From the link I provided above… side note/ I meant Admiral not Gen. in my original post:
President Barack Obama nominated McRaven for his appointment to the rank of four-star admiral in 2011, and soon after he was named commander of the United States Special Operations Command. As the leader of U.S. Special Ops, McRaven oversees a 67,000-person, $10 billion operation and plays one of the nationâs premier roles in keeping the country safe. Author of âSpec Ops: Case Studies in Special Operations Warfare: Theory and Practice,â considered a fundamental text on special operations strategy, McRaven also served as commander of Special Operations Command Europe and was tapped to be the first director of the NATO Special Operation Forces Coordination Centre.
Perhaps best known for planning and orchestrating the operation that led to the death of Osama Bin Laden and playing a supporting role in the capture of Saddam Hussein in 2003, McRaven has been called bold, innovative, visionary and courageous by national leaders and his military peers. His military career has spanned the globe. He has served as a trusted White House advisor and has spent countless hours delivering Congressional testimony, assisting lawmakers in understanding critical policy issues……
…âWe were aware that getting Adm. McRaven to consider the UT System position might have presented a challenge, given high demand nationally for his leadership,â Foster said. âWe were honored that he chose the UT System as the most important place where he could continue to serve his nation upon his pending retirement from a most distinguished military career.â…
*** I would be honored to have the opportunity to serve The University of Texas System and the people of Texas,â McRaven said. âMy wife Georgeann and I are excited about returning home to our family and friends. I thank the Regents for their trust and confidence in my leadership and I look forward to this extraordinary responsibility with enthusiasm and gratitude.****
I’m not sure what their snarky point is – really…Obviously some people don’t like the fact that pics are being circulated of regular people enjoying PBO’s local visits – and that they TRULY like him.
OMG that’s hysterical!
you know you were wrong for that. hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Isn’t that account run by some bitter right winger, Hopefruit? Loving their super-charged bitterness over the reception the President is getting in Kansas City đ
Yup.. like typical RWers, they are obsessed with trolling his movements and making snarky negative remarks.
I never wanted to meet G.W. Bush and still don’t. And they couldn’t pay me enough to meet Dick Cheney. Now I would love to meet President Obama and VP Biden. And it goes without saying that I would love to meet the First Lady.
I’d love you to get your wish, especially about meeting the First Lady.
Not true! GW Bush came to the Naval Hospital San Diego where I worked at the time…..I had no desire to see or hear him.
Exactly. I don’t recall those kinds of lines wrapping around blocks/buildings to see GWB 6 yrs into his presidency. When PBO visits a city – it’s excitement and anticipation that is palpable not only among the people but among the local business owners and local media. And don’t get me started about his international trips…
Boehner has really bit off more than he can chew.
Sure, he doesn’t care about polling showing most Americans against the lawsuit and definitely against impeachment.
But he should care about all the money Dems are raking in waving the bloody flag of lawsuit and possible impeachment. Grassroots Democrats are voting with their wallets, and will vote at the ballot box in November. All Boehner has done is rile them up, which is a major mistake. And the lawsuit is weak sauce for the diehards who wag the GOP dog now.
This will be fun.
A total delight ….
hahahaha…..indeed
the place PBO had dinner tonight is once again looking like one ordinary people frequent for a great meal and great company
I’ve read about Arthur Bryant’s BBQ — supposed to be one of the great BBQ restaurants in America.
So glad that PBO can get out and enjoy himself (despite the dire situations in Ukraine and the Middle East) and not have BOTH Dems and GOP nipping at his heels — which would have happened in 2012.
Now it’s just business as usual, with the MSM/Koch and GOP criticizing his every move.
Remember when TODville was wondering why few EU leaders had public comments about Flight #MH17 (aside from genuine horror)? I mentioned then that they were waiting for the person that the MSM erroneously claims “leads from behind.”
Don’t hold your breath for MSM to ever mention this fact.
That will be up to historians because MSM’s greatest nightmare is for #LandslideDems2014 and to see a permanent Dem Executive branch.
“That will be up to historians because MSMâs greatest nightmare is for #LandslideDems2014 and to see a permanent Dem Executive branch.”
And, WE are going to make sure they live that ‘nightmare’ for decades, Arapaho, and not just the Executive Branch but the Legislative, as well.
Until a responsible conservative party emerges we must lead America.
#OWNthe114th
Yes WE MUST
YES WE MUST!!
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Brava, Arapaho415! We all must work very hard to make sure that in November the MSM will have their “greatest nightmare.” It’s time for us to make history!
Jealousy!!!!!! They haz a sad!
AWWWWwww!!
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This could work …
They (Israel) want to disarm GAZA…while still occupying Gaza…there is no mention of restitution for the destruction of the infrastructure including hospitals and schools and the killing of the Palestinian people…
Israel says that it want s to be protected from Hamas…who will protect the Palestinian people from Israel…as the bombing continues…it seems no one is
“Israel says that it want s to be protected from HamasâŚwho will protect the Palestinian people from Israel”
that is the question that should be posted on every thread regarding Gaza.
West Wing reports is mighty unhappy about that picture, apparently. LOL!
And when they’re unhappy, Hopefruit, it’s time for —->
HA! Exactly đ Cheers!
ABSOLUTELY!!!! Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I vote for this excellent proposal.
OH CHIPS!! Begging you to include this in R/S!! This is an AWESOME answer to the crazy gun nuts!
http://crooksandliars.com/2014/07/watch-professors-amazing-idea-dealing-open
Brilliant!!! And, exactly what any sane person should do ….
Did you read about THIS schmo? Honest to flipping god…
http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/valleyfever/2014/07/peter_nathan_steinmetz_barrow_brain_scientist_arrested_at_airport_with_ar15.php
100% will, thanks a trabillion DF!!!!
ROTFL…Unless he’s calling it in for someone – LMAO!
After a trying day, time for some humanity: http://theobamadiary.com/2014/07/29/night-owl-chat-what-the-world-needs-now-is-flash-mobs/
President Obama spends the night in downtown Kansas City
Gearing up and trial run for our first building Fire Drill, Thursday. Am training kitty into a new, soft-sided carrier for the stairway descent. She did quite well, first time, yelled a bit tho! Happy to come home and get out of new, soft-sided carrier, to be sure! đ