A Tweet or Two

Watch President Obama speak on our strategy to degrade and destroy the terrorist group ISIL → http://t.co/2brSeKHynS pic.twitter.com/Pz8BwTSnGV

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 11, 2014

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Dear Pundits: President Obama just cleaned up the mess you made http://t.co/eA5XY9ntSR

— Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) September 11, 2014

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Not a second of regret, ever. I knew my alternatives. And am even MORE sure today. #ISupportMyPresident pic.twitter.com/GnWVu1lhYW

— Only4RM (@Only4RM) September 11, 2014

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Glad we have a President who thinks and aims before he shoots. Otherwise we get more Iraq Wars – which created ISIS in the first place.

— Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) September 11, 2014

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Media too hung up on hawks vs doves. We need good judgment, not some desired predisposition. #POTUS ran on good judgment.

— Tommy Christopher (@tommyxtopher) September 11, 2014

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Anyway, there's a simple explanation for why US public support for limited action has increased. We have confidence in this president.

— Allan Brauer (@allanbrauer) September 11, 2014

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What Jay Carney was thinking: ‘Oh, shut up, you rambling, bitter, irrelevant, deranged, senile, war-hungry dick.’ pic.twitter.com/IdwYjuP6Oa

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) September 11, 2014

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John McCain? Get over it. PS Go to bed. pic.twitter.com/C84Z7fdUBg

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) September 11, 2014

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@TheObamaDiary pic.twitter.com/QQw5YCtCao

— Jim Latta (@JLMusicTherapy) September 11, 2014

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Only in totally clueless #beltway media’s mind, is the perpetual pouter & two time loser, .@SenJohnMcCain is relevant. .@cnn .@msnbc

— amk4obama (@amk4obama) September 11, 2014

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President Obama should threaten ISIL with having to listen to John McCain on a loop, they’d come out with flowers in their hair.

— TheObamaDiary.com (@TheObamaDiary) September 11, 2014

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Flash back..reason why McCain is not President and why #IsupportMyPresident https://t.co/jPX2XGWen8

— Kasai™ (@Kahsai) September 11, 2014

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#ISupportMyPresident because he thinks before he acts. #UniteBlue #Obama #p2 pic.twitter.com/hX5XbcvNUG

— Eric Wolfson (@EricWolfson) September 11, 2014

The President’s Address

Text of the President’s remarks here

President Obama Addresses the Nation on ISIL

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At 9pm ET, President Obama will address the nation on our strategy to degrade & destroy ISIL: http://t.co/t0GIfrsqcS pic.twitter.com/zDp8j4u6ER

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 10, 2014

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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with members of the National Security Council in the Situation Room of the White House, Sept. 10, 2014 (Photo by Pete Souza)

A Tweet Or Two

When #WomenSucceed, America succeeds. It's that simple. And it's long-past time to ensure #EqualPay for women. http://t.co/YnlXxeHhHq

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Vice President Biden (@VP) September 10, 2014

Incredibly honored to be mentioned by @VP Biden today on #VAWA's 20th anniversary... couldn't feel more proud of our collaboration. #NOMORE

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Mariska Hargitay (@Mariska) September 10, 2014

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Pentagon: US airstrikes in Iraq have destroyed 212 ISIL targets - 162 vehicles, 21 weapons systems and 29 facilities

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Jeff Seldin (@jseldin) September 10, 2014

France is ready to take part in airstrikes against extremist fighters in Iraq if needed, foreign minister says - @AP breakingnews.com/t/Gz

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Breaking News (@BreakingNews) September 10, 2014

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Forbes Magazine: Obama best economic president of modern times! bit.ly/1nH4NQo #p2 #Obama #UniteBlue #LibCrib http://t.co/9GCZASkNYj

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McSpocky (@mcspocky) September 09, 2014

When our 1st black POTUS outperforms Reagan on the economy & still faces this kind of backlash - you have to consider the impact of racism

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Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) September 10, 2014

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How are the optics???? RT @iswanTheHill: GOP cuts back Obama funding request to fight Ebola: thehill.com/policy/healthc…

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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) September 09, 2014

GOP rebuffs Obama's call to train Syrian opposition, $2 billion for Ukraine and other hotspots, by @APAndrewTaylor. apne.ws/1qLwbAq

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AP Politics (@AP_Politics) September 10, 2014

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Irony alert; 9/11....; RT @politicalwire: Cheney Says Obama Ignored Terror Threat politicalwire.com/archives/2014/…

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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) September 09, 2014

Fox & Friends: Obama isn't doing enough to fight ISIS Same show: Obama's asking for too much money to fight ISIS mm4a.org/1tI1kIo

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Media Matters (@mmfa) September 09, 2014

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The best President America had in the last 50 years http://t.co/Jiyttjc4pC

—
Monica (@MonicNYC) September 07, 2014

Health cost growth is slowing and more people have insurance. #ACAWorks http://t.co/Wkc4fA8wou

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Betsey Stevenson (@CEABetsey) September 10, 2014

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This is what Obama Derangement Syndrome looks like. Congratulations, GOP

msnbc.com/msnbc/missouri… Parents are suing over the ACA, claiming that they have a right to block adult daughter’s access to contraception.

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Amanda Marcotte (@AmandaMarcotte) September 10, 2014

There are still people who take Dick Cheney's advice on Iraq? Even George W. Bush stopped doing that in 2006.

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What's wrong with @Avik Roy's new conservative answer to Obamacare fw.to/wUe0ila

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Michael Hiltzik (@hiltzikm) September 10, 2014

Whenever these people criticize Obama, remember what they were writing about and endorsing at the same time theatlantic.com/international/…

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  (@joshuafoust) September 10, 2014

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It’s safe to say DODO is pretty excited

RT @WhiteHouse: The President's desk. http://t.co/URK3t8BTSC” -- Glad to see President Obama enjoying his DODOcase!

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DODOcase (@DODOsays) September 09, 2014

A beautiful snapshot of how #dodocase looks at the @WhiteHouse on the President's desk. http://t.co/msZbOPlJsK #hailtothechiefDODOcase

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DODOcase (@DODOsays) September 09, 2014

@kensweet Yeah, he has been using the DODOcase for a few years now. We had the pleasure of meeting him at the White House last year.

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DODOcase (@DODOsays) September 09, 2014

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After the House GOP heard from Dick Cheney on Iraq, Donald Trump gave them a few pointers on avoiding bankruptcy and protecting marriage.

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  (@LOLGOP) September 10, 2014

Thank you for praying. All available angels are currently assisting other prayers. Please stay on your knees. We will be with you vaguely.

—
God (@TheTweetOfGod) September 06, 2014

A Laugh or Two

[gets caught picking nose at funeral] "calm down *opens eyes and sits up in casket* and let me explain"

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Brent (@murrman5) September 09, 2014

Robert F. Kennedy wrote in his diary that he had "lust demons" which is the pet term I will now use to refer to my future children.

—
Lady (@ladybroseph) September 09, 2013

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[Restaurant] "Today's special is unorganized chicken." "How is it prepared"? "It's not."

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  (@Tommytoughstuff) September 08, 2014

*whispers in realtors ear* My client isn't interested in the house, but would like to make a strong offer on the Pizza Rolls in the freezer.

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  (@Tommytoughstuff) September 08, 2014

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Your husband is a in a better place, Mrs. Smith. He's in the stomach of a shark now. How badass is that

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Michael (@Home_Halfway) April 30, 2014

[spelling bee] Your word is "spider" Can you use it in a sentence? "A spider has eight eyes." [kid smiles] Spider. S-P-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-D-E-R

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Growly Grego (@GrowlyGrego) April 25, 2014

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[zoo] Hey dad, where are mountain lions from? *dad panics* -Uhh...you see, son, when a mountain and a lion love each other very much...

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Br&on the Cow (@Brampersandon_) September 09, 2014

*Holds an old lady's hand as I help her across the street* Don't bother struggling. You're my grandma now.

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The Natewolf (@thenatewolf) June 18, 2014

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Facebook is comprised of people who don't know how to spell "definitely" but are certain they'd do a better job than the President

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Nice Hippo (@NicestHippo) August 30, 2014

"did u hear about Frank, he got into some guy's mouth while he slept and died man" "dang i didn't even know u could die from that" -spiders

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chuuch (@ch000ch) August 24, 2014

Chat Away

President Barack Obama, seen through an Oval Office window, speaks on the phone with King Abdallah Abd al Aziz of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the White House.

Rise and Shine

On This Day: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visit Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery, on September 10, 2011

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Today

9:0 EDT: President Obama addresses the nation on the threat posed by ISIS

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Dear pundits: The country will know what POTUS says tonight when HE says it. Stop with your predictions based on no knowledge.

— LiberalPhenom (@LiberalPhenom) September 10, 2014

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The Week Ahead

Thursday: The President, the Vice President, the First Lady, and White House staff will gather on the South Lawn of the White House to observe a moment of silence to mark the 13th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The President and First Lady will then travel to the Pentagon Memorial to attend the September 11th Observance Ceremony.

Friday: The President will deliver remarks at an AmeriCorps Pledge ceremony on the South Lawn to mark the 20th anniversary of the national service program. Joining him will be President Clinton, who established the program and swore in the first class in 1994.

In the evening, the President will travel to Baltimore, Maryland to attend a DSCC event.

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On This Day

Headed to an event on the White House state floor, the President encountered the family dog, Bo, and they walked together along the Colonnade. Sept. 10, 2010 (Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Barack Obama hugs a woman during a visit with First Lady Michelle Obama to Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Sept. 10, 2011. Section 60 is reserved for military personnel who have lost their lives while fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

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President Obama delivers an address to the nation regarding Syria, in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 10, 2013 (Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

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Morning again! As ever, keep on posting those terrificmendous links in the comments – thank you!

Early Bird Chat

Randomness

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MoooOOOooorning – Happy Wednesday!