"This morning, we found out that America’s businesses added another 267,000 jobs" —President Obama http://t.co/M0o1SBZgbP
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The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 06, 2015“You don’t do things alone. Nobody does things alone. Everybody always needs support." http://t.co/0A34GeQEzQ
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Brandon Stanton (@humansofny) February 06, 2015****
A young @BarackObama is first profiled in The New York Times 25 years ago today. nytimes.com/1990/02/06/us/… http://t.co/r5SzDxeXcy
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NYT Archives (@NYTArchives) February 06, 2015#BlackHistoryMonth: Abolitionist Thomas Jennings was the first African American to be granted a patent (he invented dry-cleaning).
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Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) February 06, 2015****
Biden to miss Netanyahu's address to joint session of Congress, via @jpaceDC bit.ly/16A2TyW
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Ken Thomas (@KThomasDC) February 06, 2015Booming jobs and falling gas prices make this the best economy in 15 years wapo.st/1AB6Dxb
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(@Wonkblog) February 06, 2015****
Economists’ reactions to news that the U.S. added 257000 jobs in January: "I want to write 'BOOM' in Microsoft Paint" on.mktw.net/1LUosuw
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(@MarketWatch) February 06, 2015US stocks open higher on strong jobs data: cnb.cx/1KnsREB http://t.co/q9pBY4lQDi
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(@CNBC) February 06, 2015****
Maya Angelou twerking. http://t.co/Zw2Y5et2M2
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Sam Kalidi (@samkalidi) February 06, 2015#TBT to Mae Jemison in zero gravity. She was the first African American woman in space! #BlackHistoryMonth http://t.co/hwy1aAdnEp
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Valerie Jarrett (@vj44) February 06, 2015****
· In Obama's first term, U.S. ↑ 1,316,000 jobs.
· In Obama’s second term, U.S. ↑ 5,556,000 jobs. (So far.)
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Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) February 06, 2015257k #jobs http://t.co/YnK5yVqWQ5
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Carl Quintanilla (@carlquintanilla) February 06, 2015****
Supreme Court of Canada Overturns Ban on Doctor-Assisted Suicide nyti.ms/1AC19lS
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The New York Times (@nytimes) February 06, 2015NBC launches internal probe on claims made by anchor Brian Williams: source trib.in/1ukxIm1 http://t.co/cCOFzdiDsn
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Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) February 06, 2015****
"Don't waste a moment. Talk to those you care for about signing up for health care coverage." -Dr. Biden in @EbonyMag ebony.com/wellness-empow…
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Dr. Jill Biden (@DrBiden) February 06, 2015Arizona Medical Board opens investigation into anti-vaccine doctor Jack Wolfson cnn.com/2015/02/05/hea…
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(@myownpetard) February 06, 2015****
Conservatives are incapable of accepting the fact that America is not perfect or innocent because doing so means taking responsibility.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015They hate that he acknowledges America's many misdeeds, at home and abroad. They're used to White POTUSes' revisionist history.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015****
More than anything, they hate having a Black POTUS who has the life experience to empathize with oppressed and persecuted people everywhere.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015They can't fathom the audacity of a Black man named Hussein mending relationships w/the Muslim world to make up for their many fuck ups.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015****
You can dress it up as legitimate political disagreement all you want, but that's the bottom line. The POTUS is Black.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015Nevermind that PBO is tougher on terrorists than any GOP POTUS ever hoped to be, they can't stand his lack of bravado/arrogance overseas.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015****
PBO's refusal to Whitesplain to the world how America is better and flawless somehow makes him a Muslim and un-American. See how it works?
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015They expect him to be wearing a codpiece and flight suit, planting a flag on someone else's land, like White dudes have done since forever.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015****
Ditto for the change in Cuba policy. Heaven forbid PBO choose not to fight the stupid and needless battles of his privileged predecessors.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015They hate him simply because he's different, and because his worldview reflects America's future, rather than its ugly past.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015****
They hate him because he challenges their privilege and phony self righteousness. They hate that his very existence means change is afoot.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015They hate him because they think he's a Muslim, when really he's a better Christian than his most vocal detractors. Burn.
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Propane Jane (@docrocktex26) February 06, 2015****
Famine threat to South Sudan if war continues to block aid reut.rs/1FeD2Za
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Reuters Health (@Reuters_Health) February 06, 2015#SouthSudan: fighters carried out a 'month of rape' campaign, says UN human rights chief j.mp/1uiWpPS
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Will Swanson (@willswanson) February 06, 2015****
To celebrate it's 80th year, some Monopoly games have real money inside -- one has $23,600: abcn.ws/1zFtbtO http://t.co/a4dVC84Oeh
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ABC News (@ABC) February 06, 2015How US companies stash billions overseas without paying taxes bit.ly/16LJ74e http://t.co/tPtGjD3JYt
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Stephanie Mencimer (@smencimer) February 06, 2015****
Harvard banned professors’ having sexual or romantic relationships with undergraduate students nyti.ms/1C0KWSL
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The New York Times (@nytimes) February 06, 2015Downward Ebola trend suddenly reverses itself usat.ly/1D34GJf via @usatoday
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USA TODAY Health (@USATODAYhealth) February 06, 2015****
Niger joins fight against #BokoHaram, opening a new front in growing regional effort to combat the insurgents j.mp/1uiXGpY
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Will Swanson (@willswanson) February 06, 2015First Boko Haram attack in Niger beaten back by troops u.afp.com/KBD
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Agence France-Presse (@AFP) February 06, 2015****
.@VP Biden to EU: "Russia cannot be allowed to redraw the map of Europe" --@CBSWashDC / @AP washington.cbslocal.com/2015/02/06/bid… http://t.co/8rzbNgZmE0
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BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) February 06, 2015He's more upset that Obama talked about slavery that that slavery existed in the first place.
washingtonpost.com/politics/obama… http://t.co/Zm1g9pE3nk
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) February 06, 2015****
More states are letting parents refuse to vaccinate their kids bit.ly/16m4g4b http://t.co/UPKcsp1rr6
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Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 06, 2015Autism Speaks urges parents to vaccinate their children: abcn.ws/1zSBKTD http://t.co/flr8T5OijR
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ABC News (@ABC) February 06, 2015****
For 12 months in a row, the US economy has added at least 200,000 jobs, a period of consistency unseen since 1994-95. wapo.st/1Feb8gb
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Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 06, 2015Immigrants of today are Americans of tomorrow - writes @SecretaryCastro on #ImmigrationAction ---> chron.com/opinion/outloo…
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Katherine Vargas (@Vargas44) February 06, 2015****
" A 6 year old wrote this... http://t.co/cFzSy0NLI8"
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MinyonM (@IamMinyon) February 06, 2015My president is in my town and I can't see him 😭😭😫😫😭😭@BarackObama I shall love you from afar .. 💞 #obamaivytech
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Kelly Wilkerson (@_KellyWilkerson) February 06, 2015****
The portion of Americans in the work force rose slightly in January, a positive sign nyti.ms/1D5aP7M http://t.co/Cur8ukPv7d
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The New York Times (@nytimes) February 06, 2015The best jobs report of the recovery: nym.ag/1AA30aN
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New York Magazine (@NYMag) February 06, 2015****
Not Schocked: BNR EXCLUSIVE: Aaron Schock Sells Home Above Market Value to Political Donor bluenationreview.com/bnr-exclusive-…
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Brad Woodhouse (@woodhouseb) February 06, 2015THIS: Six of 7 senators who killed Insure Tennessee are on state health plan: tennessean.com/story/news/pol…
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Sarah Ferris (@sarahnferris) February 05, 2015****
Everything good is despite of Obama.
Everything bad is because of Obama.
There. I saved you the need to watch Fox News.
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(@pourmecoffee) February 06, 2015FOX News attacking Brian Williams for manufacturing information for ratings/theatrics is so ironic it hurts my head.
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Noah Kinsey (@thenoahkinsey) February 05, 2015****
A new battle in the Eric Garner case: will the judge release secret grand jury documents? on.msnbc.com/16HT56D http://t.co/SuXpFJq9im
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(@msnbc) February 05, 2015The Police Are Killing One Group at a Staggering Rate, and Nobody Is Talking About It bit.ly/1ELvCPQ #twibdocket
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L. Joy Williams (@ljoywilliams) February 06, 2015****
It's silly, it's not at all hard to compare ISIS and white supremacist terrorism in this country. It's not even a stretch. @wuperkins
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Ta-Nehisi Coates (@tanehisicoates) February 06, 2015Ruth Bader Ginsburg says the campaign field is "being polluted by money" huff.to/1xrUOCq http://t.co/APt8alwXH0
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HuffPost Politics (@HuffPostPol) February 06, 2015****
With revisions, November 2014 was the strongest month of private-sector hiring since 1997. on.wsj.com/16oRJMS
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David Wessel (@davidmwessel) February 06, 2015US exported record 2.1 mm cars last year, up 73% from 2004. 18% of US auto production. Half to Canada, Mexico. on.wsj.com/1zUxq7O
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David Wessel (@davidmwessel) February 06, 2015****
California bill seeks an end to personal belief exemptions bit.ly/1BXW9mZ http://t.co/3mKyQmqqR1
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Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 06, 2015Measles killed my sister when I was 1. Vaccine was released after she died. She had no chance. Your kids do. #TBT http://t.co/88zENfQGHk
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(@JamesVGrimaldi) February 05, 2015****
The Republican alternative to Obamacare is genuinely terrifying slnm.us/dyBCV33
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Salon.com (@Salon) February 05, 2015Dallas has largest % increase in employment among large metro areas, Dec. 2014 go.usa.gov/hGDk #BLSdata http://t.co/aF3pL44beN
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BLS-Labor Statistics (@BLS_gov) February 05, 2015****
“We must never forget that Black History is American History” -Rep. Yvette Clarke #BlackHistoryMonth #fem2 http://t.co/xjQeSRGQbv
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LWV of the US (@LWV) February 02, 2015Since 2007, the US economy has grown 8%. US energy use has decreased 2.4%. Awesome. bcse.org/sustainableene…
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Michael Grunwald (@MikeGrunwald) February 04, 2015****
This is a great jobs report across the board.
nytimes.com/2015/02/07/ups…
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Neil Irwin (@Neil_Irwin) February 06, 2015Today's Emoji Jobs Report
🏥 - added 38,300 jobs
🏭 - added 22,000 jobs
🚚 - added 2,400 jobs
🍔🍻 - added 34,600 jobs
Overall report: 😃
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Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) February 06, 2015****
"Congressman, if what you say about the moon is true, then where did I get this?" http://t.co/Nsrf7k6Bcg
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An Embroidered Sun (@UniqueDude2) January 28, 2015That time when Einstein faked his own death so he could keep working on his secret theories at Starbucks. http://t.co/Ql97viUtSi
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Guy Endore-Kaiser (@GuyEndoreKaiser) December 23, 2014****
Dentist: this is gonna hurt a little bit
Me: ok
Dentist: I've been sleeping with your mom
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♡ Brian Essbe ♡ (@SortaBad) February 04, 2015I HAD
THE TIME OF MY LIFE
AND I NEVER FELT THIS WAY BEFORE http://t.co/POeUOOrOX3
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Sean Leahy (@thepunningman) January 31, 2015
The Obama Diary 
Hey NW. Thanks for the tweets.
^5 COS
wtg COS
You’re welcome, COS.
Congratulations on first.
Congrats COS!!
OUTSTANDING, as always, NW!! Thank you.
BTW everyone, you may want to check the @NSCPress – they’ve posted a number of Cabinet Members statements on our 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS).
Thanks, Bob.
After a couple of years of misery Oz politics is a joy at the minute.
Thank you for all the tweets NW – wish some of that growth could head down under.
You’re welcome, 99ts.
Hope some of the growth heads down under too.
Change of those in charge may well help 🙂
If it was possible to award you 110 out of 100, I would – these are fantastic Nerdy, HUUUUUUUGE thank yous for compiling them!
This!!!!
Awww…..thank you so much, Chips.
[Re-posting from end of last thread.]
Heard this story on my car radio on the way home & thought TODers might enjoy this act of human kindness, NC no less:
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http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/02/06/north-carolina-target-tie-worker/22971617/
Sweet story. Thanks, Gazelle.
All the folks on the radio show were hoping this young man got the job! It was sweet!
Aww! That’s beautiful!
Great economic news today. Happy weekend, everyone.
NW, your tweets are fab! Bless!
I’m now calling it: Brian Williams is having his Tuzla Moment. 😉
Dear All Wannabees (looking at you Brian, Hillary), being in a war zone is not a joke, not something you use to misrepresent & enhance your bonafides. It’s death whistling at you every single millisecond. It’s Real.
And when the troops are there for all the wrong reasons – it is the media’s job to tell the whole truth – rather than make up s..t about themselves.
Thanks, Gazelle.
xoxo to you!
Just read that VP Biden will be visiting Iowa next week – http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/06/biden-to-make-iowa-trip-next-week/22997139/. Finally, after all the stupid GOP wanna-be’s that have been here – somebody I WANT to hear from! 🙂
Off he goes … and whether he runs or not, I’m glad he’s letting others know he’s up for it and will have his very gentlemanly “in your face” moments.
Image Awards; live now on TVOne. Rebroadcast @ 11:30 PM EST.
Nerdy, you perfectly captured this day–the great, the good, the bad and the ugly. Love the way you deliver the outstanding economic news, call out the anti vaccination crowd, fill us in on the idiocy of those who can’t stand hearing the truth about religion and violence, and keep us up to date on world news. You’ve been knocking it out of the park all day today and are truly amazing.
^^ THIS!
Thanks, Jackie.
Love you, Nerdy:) They pay those news readers on TV millions…you should get some a that….AND no commercials! Or spin!
Thanks, DF.
Ever notice how Joe Biden has been unleashed? Actually, I think he’s unleashed himself to get out in front of current events, thus reminding people he’s been quietly supporting President Obama all these years, and might be considering …
#BidenWarren2016
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Ta-da.
🙂
#BestBet
The Ukrainians have centuries of lessons upon which to draw. I expect that they will defeat Putin. Only issue is how many are going to perish in the process.
BTW, since the end of WWII all attempts to do what Putin is doing have failed.
“I am very happy to see you here in Brussels Mr Vice President.
As you remember, our last meeting took place in Warsaw. It was almost one year ago. You were assuring us, the Europeans, about the United States’ full support for Ukraine and for the whole of Europe in a critical moment, as on the very same day, Putin officially declared the annexation of Crimea.
Unfortunately today, as we are standing here, together again, the situation is even more dramatic than 11 months ago. And this is why, please allow me to start with my comments on Russia and Ukraine.
The situation in Ukraine is getting worse every day.
As close friends and partners, the European Union and the United States need to continue standing shoulder to shoulder, coordinate our efforts and uphold the pressure on Russia for as long as necessary.
We cannot accept any form of aggression, especially the aggression of one state against another.
We cannot compromise on Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The European Union remains fully committed to continuing our support for the Ukrainians, helping them reform their country and become a modern, prosperous and democratic society.”
He gets it ….
Off I go…been a week:) See everyone in the morning…
#TruthAndReconciliation
If this Nation ever had the courage and dignity to learn its history and effect systemic changes that would eradicate poverty, for profit prisons, unjust treatment of POC, etc., then it could stand before the entirety of humanity and say NOTHING. Its ACTIONS would speak unambiguously, and without an ounce of hypocrisy, of our values in a way that every person on the planet would demand of their own societies.
So very true Bob
Beautifully stated, Bob.
Thank you Gail and Jacqueline.
good night TOD …
Perfectly stated, Bob. As long as the US is in denial about its past and its prejudices, it will never achieve its true potential as a world leader. We may have the best military and the most money, but we are morally flawed.
Great tweets, ut. pourmecoffee is the winnah. Didn’t get the one about lyin’ ryan.
‘sup 🙂
‘sup.
Jusus Christ….W.T.F?!?!?!?
giradeer?
deeraffe. your choice.
more like “deeraffe_WTFIsThatBeast?!?!?”
amk – Not sure if you were kidding about not getting the tweet about lyin’ ryan. But, if not, let’s just say that Wisconsin (his state) is known for cheese production … and no doubt the tweet refers to his being a science denier … so when science deniers think of the moon, they still think it’s made of cheese … and there you have it. Wisconsinites who are fans of the Green Bay Packers took up the name Cheeseheads for themselves, originally used to mock them, but I prefer to call Ryan other names, and I won’t go into that.
TMI?
#youoweme100bucks
Did I help you win a bet or something? Ha – only answer if it doesn’t cost me anything. #HandsOffMyWallet
Thanks, Amk.
Congratulations to COS on first and to NW for yet another outstanding roundup of meaty tweets.
Great tweets NW
Propane Jane is one of my favorites.
Thanks, GGail.
Her tweets are certainly great food for thought.
Yep. Fashion – to humans!
LOL.
bbl …
Wow! Those are some amazing images! Thanks for sharing this Bob!
Yes they are, Dudette. Glad you enjoyed seeing them.
Great tweets, NW!
Einstein at Starbucks, eh? I thought I saw Walt Disney once, in the ’60s, in Princeton, New Jersey, in a restaurant. I was a teenager and – not even on a dare, which I could blame it on now – walked up to the guy’s table, patted said guy on the shoulder, and he turned and said, “I know. I look just like Walt Disney.”
#GoodTimesOfYore
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Good late evening, Dudette! Love all your posts! I’m getting very very very sleepy … might have to drift off to dreamland soon!
Thanks JOB! I’m feeling quite sleepy myself. I believe the sleep monster is about to win the battle. 😀
Thanks, Ms. J’OB.
LOL. Your life is interesting for sure.
Well, that was 100 years ago, so, yeah. Ha. Good morning to you!
I really enjoyed the #ImageAwards tonight, especially Anthony Anderson’s opening number, all the much-deserved love for #SelmaMovie, and Queen Viola Davis! By the way, Angela Bassett is STUNNING! I dunno what she eats and drinks, but I want… no, NEED some. 😀
One Love! Hello Dudette!
{{{ Gazelle }}} 🙂
Back at you, dear Dudette!
More from the guide to a happy life. Not.
My 4th polyandrous hubby is 4th pic, David! Symmetry! Singing loud: Oye, Lo, Wo! Shush, not a word to my other 3 polyandrous hubbys! Tell them I gotta catch up to Chips’ numerous petals & flowers, & such like. That’s my alibi & I’m sticking to it. 😉
https://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/see-the-detroiter-with-21-mile-walking-commute-get-a-surprise-new-car-201755338.html
Yes! I LOVE this story! There is goodness in the world!
1He deserves a good promotion. 21 mile commute for 4 years? Just talk about WOW!
❤ Several Detroit-area dealers offered Robertson the free use of a vehicle, but he specified a Ford Taurus, telling the Free Press: "It's simple on the outside and strong on the inside – like me."
Hey, if you’re in Philly on President’s Day (Monday, Feb 16), checkout the National Liberty Museum
https://libertymuseum.org/calendar-of-events/celebrate-presidents-day-at-nlm/
This Presidents’ Day, come celebrate at the National Liberty Museum! We have several exhibits specifically related to our nation’s leaders, including a presidential portrait of all 43 American presidents standing side by side (shown right); a replica of Howard Chandler Christy’s famous oil painting, Signing of the Constitution; and an extensive collection of White House China. We’ll also have a Craft Corner where kids can create their very own presidential portrait.
They got this painting, see…
Bring your wall alive with 220 years of American history! This brilliant print takes you to the South lawn of the White House in Washington DC, as the first 43 Presidents of the United States pose together in a fantasy portrait. With amazing detail, each elected American President appears in the style of his era and with the attitude and characteristics best reflecting his personality. From Washington and his sword, to Lincoln and his top hat, to FDR and his cane, to Eisenhower and his confidence, to Clinton and his shmoozing, and so much more, it’s all here! This museum-quality work of art is perfect for home, office, classroom or campaign headquarters. (*Note: even though President Obama is considered #44, he is actually the 43rd man to serve the position. Grover Cleveland served non-consecutive terms and thus is considered #22 and #24)
From left to right: James Garfield, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Ulysses S. Grant, Andrew Johnson, Chester Arthur, Rutherford B. Hayes, William McKinley, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, Warren Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, William Henry Harrison, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, George Washington, James Madison, John Adams, James Polk, Zachary Taylor, John Tyler, Franklin Pierce, Abraham Lincoln, James Buchanan, Millard Fillmore, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, George W. Bush, George H.W. Bush, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter, William Howard Taft.
I’d like to see President Obama where George Washington is standing, and Clinton’s shmoozing is an embarrassment even in a poster, but other than that … nice!
🙂
Can’t thank you enough, Dudette, for all the #BlackHistoryMonth tweets/information you have been sharing with us!!!
The pleasure is all mine, Kind Sir! 😀
Aw sookie sookie now! Git that thang Cat Daddy! 😀
Feb 7 is also Eddie Izzard’s birthday and so… 😀 😀 😀
Love Eddie! His HBO special a few years back was the ultimate! The one where he made the subject of history funny, but not quite so!
He is an amazing talent! I adore him!
Can’t get that one anymore online w/out paying, but it’s “Dressed to Kill”.
Dudette, did you see the movie, Mr.Pip? With Hugh Laurie (House). Caught it on demand cable by accident & think you might find it interesting, arresting? Here’s the trailer:
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Hey Gazelle! Wow, this looks like quite an amazing story. I hadn’t heard of this movie, but I’ll definitely check it out!
Thanks for the recommendation!
It slowly but surely draws you in & then you’re so hooked by the quiet richness of the characters.
See Chuck Dickens wrote this dope book that they made into a musical back in the day. It was about this little dude who ain’t had no mama and had all this stuff happened to him. Right? He got put in juvie, but them people there was straight trippin’, so he bounced. He made his way uptown and took up with this gang. They was teaching him how to steal and run from the po po. They had this old dude who ran scams, but he really worked for this other cat who was like this mad, mean mutha. So you see mean mofo’s woman took a likin’ to little dude and she didn’t wanna see lille dude end up a crook all his life. So she helped him hook up with some of his mama’s people. She didn’t make it (you guessed, that mean mofo did her in for crossing him, but the cops got him), but little dude got away, then everything thing was okay after that.
Hope I didn’t spoil the story for you! 😀
Some music from the musical. 🙂
This version never did much for me. I’ll take David Lean’s stunning 1948 version any day of the week.
So weird to see “Chuck” – never in the world was he known as Chuck. And what an amazing writer – I cried my way through many stories
Beautiful image. Thanks, Dudette.
Oh dear – he is really being hit from all sides – ALL the Fox News people tell much bigger lies – wonder why this is being so hit on.
Moooooooooooooorning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/02/07/early-bird-chat-468/