9:30: The President hosts an Easter Prayer Breakfast, East Room
11:0: The First Lady takes part in the First Day of Issue ceremony for the ‘forever’ stamp honoring the late Maya Angelou at the Warner Theater in Washington DC
2:35: The President participates in a roundtable discussing the impacts of climate change on public health, Howard University, Washington
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On This Day
President Obama addresses U.S. troops during his visit to Baghdad, Iraq, April 7, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama receives a fist-bump from a U.S. soldier as he greets hundreds of U.S. troops during his visit to Iraq, April 7, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama reaches behind a pillar to shake hands with U.S. troops in Baghdad, Iraq, April 7, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama meets with General Raymond T. Odierno, Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq, during the President’s visit with U.S. troops in Baghdad, Iraq, April 7, 2009 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama removes his shoes as he prepares to visit the Blue Mosque April 7, 2009, in Istanbul, Turkey (Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Obama signs a bill in the Oval Office, April 7, 2010 ( Photo by Pete Souza)
During a phone call from the Oval Office, April 7, 2010, President Obama talks with the family of workers who were killed in a West Virginia coal mine explosion on Monday (Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Obama listens during a secure conference call and meeting on Libya in the Situation Room of the White House, April 7, 2011 (Photo by Pete Souza)
Greetings, TS. Oh no, though twins, Chips and I diverge …widely….when it comes to food! See you in a bit /rushing out before she comes storming in all offended at the truth/.
Good morning, TOD. Going to be rushing out the door soon for my food pantry service day. Before I do, wanted to ask if anyone saw the Judith Miller interview on CBS this morning. She haas a new book, “The Story.” Of course, about WMD’s and the role she played in that BIG FAT LIE. It was an “interesting” interview to say the least.
The President will depart the White House en route Kingston, Jamaica.
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Thursday
The President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica and participate in a meeting with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. He will also participate in a town hall with young leaders. In the evening, he will depart Kingston, Jamaica en route Panama City, Panama.
Thanks, Chips!! I’ve actually seen Jamaica’s PM before. In an elevator, at work, in NYC. No idea why she was there but there she was. I have YET to get even a glimpse of President Obama. 😦
In an elevator? 😆 Much as I’d love you to meet PBO too, I just hope it’s not in an elevator – you’d probably press that emergency stop button and trap him there for a month.
Df, I think McCain convinced himself that he would die if he retired, like his father did. So he’s not running because he thinks he can serve his country (Ha); he’s running out of fear of dying. Too bad AZ can’t come up with someone who can run against him. Would be nice if Mark Kelly gave it a try.
I answered you back there df – so sorry that McCain thinks he has enough brain matter left to stay in the Senate. Is there any chance he can be defeated?
Morning to you, 99ts…or is it evening? 🙂 There’s a chance. Some RWNJ’s around here don’t think he’s looney and dangerous ENOUGH! You know the type…he’s in his 80’s now…good for him, but his mindset is stuck back in the 1930’s…time for new, more progressive blood. I hope that someone special takes the opportunity to run against him. And wins.
Awesome:) The idea of American Exceptionalism is what keeps the RW ignorant and stuck in the past, IMO. The past like Manifest Destiny kind of past. President Obama’s way of engaging the world community is MUCH better!
Yes, PBO’s way is MUCH better, Desertf, AND it is a much better approach to highlight ‘American Exceptionalism’ because it displays confidence in America’s strength.
I emailed Schumer as well to give him a piece of my mind. it was polite but I sure wanted to unload a lot more on him and any other weak-kneed Dems that feel like they might want to try to sabotage MY president.
You have to wonder if any of these Senators have actually done anything in their lives other than being politicians. After EVERY SINGLE WORD in a final agreement will be negotiated not only with Iran but the other members of the P5+1, these Senators think they will be in a better position than the negotiators to make the deal “better”. Their arrogance is breathtaking. But this also is my fear. If the Corker bill passes before a final agreement is inked, Iran may well have second thoughts about whether any final deal will in fact be implemented by the US. Kerry’s hand will be substantially weakened in the negotiations, and the opposite effect from what Schumer and others supposedly intend will be the result.
The agenda here is the same as it was on the evening of January 2009. PBO’s First Inauguration.
About 20 GOP leaders INCLUDING Sen. Corker met to plot the downfall of the new President.
The obvious difference now is that Chuck Schumer and other Dem leaders have joined them Openly.
President Obama is joined by the World community—-China, Russia, England, France Germany and the majority of the American people.
Rand Paul’s Lying Freak Show going to announce his intentions to run for President today? Should be worth some laughs and some cringeworthy moments, that’s for sure! America…he’s a fraud!
Anthony Ray Hinton blames racism for wrongful jailing.
A man released from prison after nearly 30 years on death row in Alabama has blamed his conviction on being black and poor.
Prosecutors dropped the case against Anthony Ray Hinton, 58, when new ballistics tests contradicted the only evidence that linked him to the murders of two restaurant managers in 1985.
He told the BBC the case against him was “built around racism and a lie”.
His advocate Bryan Stevenson said the case demands a review.
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He said he was told by police the crime would be “put on him” and there were five things that would convict him.
“The police said: ‘First of all you’re black, second of all you’ve been in prison before, third, you’re going to have a white judge, fourth, you’re more than likely to have a white jury, and fifth, when the prosecution get to putting this case together you know what that spells? Conviction, conviction, conviction, conviction, conviction.’ He was [right] and that’s what happened.”
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Mr Hinton said: “To me, America need to clean up their own home before they tell another country about human rights. I’m a primary example. America don’t care nothing about human rights.”
He described the feeling of being free as like a child having his first Christmas.
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(and the kicker).
Asked if he felt angry about the people who imprisoned him he said: “I am a joyful person. I have a good sense of humour and that’s what kept me for the 30 years I was locked up.
“I couldn’t let them steal what I had left which was joy. They had robbed me of my 30s, my 40s and my 50s so if I get mad and hate them I’m letting them steal my joy.”
let me tell you what i think….the real puppet masters are those that profit from war death and destruction…those that do not want a peaceful accord…those who do not want harmony…i think we need to look at the man behind the curtain..
saying all that we still have to call out Schumer and any Dem who tries to 1. undermine the constitutional powers of the Presidency and 2. calls for war and not peace
So pretty and the complementary color scheme of their dresses. As I said recently. Feast your eyes, fashionistas. We won’t be seeing another FLOTUS like this one any time soon.
If someone told us that Michelle Obama would be a HUGE boon to the fashion industry we would probably have not believed it. But, yes, in addition to all the really great works for health, education, children, vets, women & young girls she conducts on behalf of our country, she’s also catapulted the careers of lesser known designers and been a champion of design and the arts for the very young with dreams. Just completely amazing.
Meta, Ben Rhodes is saying that PBO and Raul castro will meet “on the margins” not on the schedule. We are getting better at the predicting business with all the practice we’ve been getting.
Also—BFD—Ben Rhodes is in the final stages of reviewing Cuba’s presence on terrorist list.
If Cuba is removed from that list—a US Embassy will be coming to Havan soon!
RW will not know what to screech about first. Cuba? No! Iran. No! Cuba!!! No. Immigration! No. Repeal Obamacare.
Oh, and I expect a list from Ash Carter very soon with the names of Guantanamo detainees on their way to freedom.
I actually think this may be even better. Press will make much, much more of an “accidental encounter” than a bilat, much as they did with Castro at Mandiba’s funeral or PBO & Putin bumping into one another at a big summit. Photos and chatter will explode. HA!
The Obama Diary 
Me?
Yes you Jackie!!!! Goooooooood morning to ya!!
Congrats!⚡️❄️😍
Mooooooooorning taiping!!!
Okay, I iz going to eat breakfast so that I can be back in time to hear FLOTUS – if live.
Bon appetit VC!
smh – I wonder you don’t have myriad stomachaches, etc.
gm vc – I did read that last couple of words to be “if I live” and I wondered was your breakfast cooking of the Chips standard!
But then I read it again & came back to sanity.
Good morning TOD – we are at last having lovely Autumn days – hope your spring has sprung.
“….. and I wondered was your breakfast cooking of the Chips standard”
OMG! Although, it’s a spooky coincidence that I just posted that delicious breakfast pic 😎
Goooooood evening 99ts!
And I thought the same when I saw it after posting my message. Almost g’nite in my world – hanging around to read the good news.
Greetings, TS. Oh no, though twins, Chips and I diverge …widely….when it comes to food! See you in a bit /rushing out before she comes storming in all offended at the truth/.
Good morning Chips. Morning everyone. Thanks for the pics. I missed everything yesterday, so am going back to catch up. Have a super day.
Good Morning, Jackie4O, and have a good Tuesday.
Good morning, TOD. Going to be rushing out the door soon for my food pantry service day. Before I do, wanted to ask if anyone saw the Judith Miller interview on CBS this morning. She haas a new book, “The Story.” Of course, about WMD’s and the role she played in that BIG FAT LIE. It was an “interesting” interview to say the least.
Have a blessed day!!
Good mornin’
I read that POTUS will be heading to Jamaica soon. That’s my home country. Can’t wait to see pics. 🙂 🙂
Moooooooooorning GB!! Here ya go:
Wednesday
The President will depart the White House en route Kingston, Jamaica.
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Thursday
The President will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Portia Simpson-Miller of Jamaica and participate in a meeting with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders. He will also participate in a town hall with young leaders. In the evening, he will depart Kingston, Jamaica en route Panama City, Panama.
Thanks, Chips!! I’ve actually seen Jamaica’s PM before. In an elevator, at work, in NYC. No idea why she was there but there she was. I have YET to get even a glimpse of President Obama. 😦
In an elevator? 😆 Much as I’d love you to meet PBO too, I just hope it’s not in an elevator – you’d probably press that emergency stop button and trap him there for a month.
Lmao! Security would have me up against the wall so fast. The PM had her goons with her too.
Ha, it would be quite a scene!! 😆
Wish you could be there, GOB.
Oh, me too Jackie. Me too.
Hi GB had a feeling in my heart that you are Jamaican from some of your expressions. We are countrymen.. Hope you are feeling good today. Stay strong.
Hey, Joy!! Feeling good today, yes. Thank you. 🙂
Great news, GB – Nice to catch up with you here! 🙂
((waves hello)) 🙂 🙂
I was left talking to myself……again.
Heck, you’ve caught vcitis – welcome, DF!
It has happened MANY times before:) I’m used to it…Happens in my REAL life, too:)
Df, I think McCain convinced himself that he would die if he retired, like his father did. So he’s not running because he thinks he can serve his country (Ha); he’s running out of fear of dying. Too bad AZ can’t come up with someone who can run against him. Would be nice if Mark Kelly gave it a try.
From your lips to God’s ears JackieG. The man is insane and Arizona just won’t get rid of him.
🙂 On the bright side, I suppose I ought to be pleased you’ve named an -itis after me.
You should be honored!
How was breakfast? Mine was deeeeeeelish
So deeeeeeeelish that you never even tasted it? *snicker* *snicker* I don’t blame you though.
‘Scuse me, that was before I dined
At the end of the day, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I wouldn’t want you to go hungry.
I answered you back there df – so sorry that McCain thinks he has enough brain matter left to stay in the Senate. Is there any chance he can be defeated?
Morning to you, 99ts…or is it evening? 🙂 There’s a chance. Some RWNJ’s around here don’t think he’s looney and dangerous ENOUGH! You know the type…he’s in his 80’s now…good for him, but his mindset is stuck back in the 1930’s…time for new, more progressive blood. I hope that someone special takes the opportunity to run against him. And wins.
Hope the opposition highlights that he is heading down the slope to senility – cause that is sure how he comes across.
wow, that istanbul mosque is fantastic artistry & architecky.
furst.
It’s quite like my kitchen, actually, only mine is a little more intricate.
That’s clawsome!
headdeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddeskheaddesk
Less of that cattitude please. 🙄
you want me to post
soppyromantic indian movie song vids???? …. yeah, I thought so.Pawlease don’t.
ooookay. coming right up. dudette has got nothing on me when it comes to this genre.
you’ve been warned.
Grumpy Cat.
Ooh yes, I do. I love romantic Indian movie song vids.
see , what you have started, bt?
#cataclysm
Catastrophic. And I was being purrfectly polite, and now you make these threats? You’ve got to kitten me.
Um. I’m enjoying this immensely – but why does that man have a swan hanging from his ear?
all kin(k)gy stuff, you wouldn’t understand.
Was this their swansong?
gud gawd. Now, I have a headache. Thanks a lot.
Drat. Just take a tablet, then you’ll live long and pawspurr.
just shoot me. #lesspainful
I thought it was a d-uzi!
So you’re introducing pun control?
yet another proof god is a myth.
#toolate
Are you feline alright, Jackie?
Whenever you two get into one of these matches I simply sit and shake my head. It’s good you are on different time frames….. more often than not!
Wow!
zing. eat that, rethugs.
Fantastic!!!!
Wouldn’t that also be a great day for Cubans ?
The entire Western Hemisphere is all Americans.
Wonderful!
Awesome:) The idea of American Exceptionalism is what keeps the RW ignorant and stuck in the past, IMO. The past like Manifest Destiny kind of past. President Obama’s way of engaging the world community is MUCH better!
Yes, PBO’s way is MUCH better, Desertf, AND it is a much better approach to highlight ‘American Exceptionalism’ because it displays confidence in America’s strength.
Ooooops, sorry for the dupe!
Off-the-record bi-lat, perhaps?
Yes, a something-something.
PBO’s in great form this morning, this is hilarious!
He’s on A ROLL!!!!
Who is that singing? It look alittle like Amy Grant.
LOL, Chips.
❤
I’ve always disliked the slimy Schumer –even before POTUS was elected. If he didn’t have the “D” after his name I would swear he’s a republican.
I emailed Schumer as well to give him a piece of my mind. it was polite but I sure wanted to unload a lot more on him and any other weak-kneed Dems that feel like they might want to try to sabotage MY president.
You have to wonder if any of these Senators have actually done anything in their lives other than being politicians. After EVERY SINGLE WORD in a final agreement will be negotiated not only with Iran but the other members of the P5+1, these Senators think they will be in a better position than the negotiators to make the deal “better”. Their arrogance is breathtaking. But this also is my fear. If the Corker bill passes before a final agreement is inked, Iran may well have second thoughts about whether any final deal will in fact be implemented by the US. Kerry’s hand will be substantially weakened in the negotiations, and the opposite effect from what Schumer and others supposedly intend will be the result.
Yup, so carelessly undermining the US foreign policy borders on treason.
The agenda here is the same as it was on the evening of January 2009. PBO’s First Inauguration.
About 20 GOP leaders INCLUDING Sen. Corker met to plot the downfall of the new President.
The obvious difference now is that Chuck Schumer and other Dem leaders have joined them Openly.
President Obama is joined by the World community—-China, Russia, England, France Germany and the majority of the American people.
I guess it is a great thing that POTUS does not need Congress to move forward on the Iran agreement.
So all this is much ado about nothing.
That is my take also, nospin. I hope we are correct.
Rand Paul’s Lying Freak Show going to announce his intentions to run for President today? Should be worth some laughs and some cringeworthy moments, that’s for sure! America…he’s a fraud!
The thugs will be getting kicked in their teeth again, come June.
I think so, too, amk.
But June seems a long ways away right now.
thugs can try, but will fail.
heh hf, ‘sup?
Talk about multitasking, PBO could likely write a book on that.
Anthony Ray Hinton blames racism for wrongful jailing.
A man released from prison after nearly 30 years on death row in Alabama has blamed his conviction on being black and poor.
Prosecutors dropped the case against Anthony Ray Hinton, 58, when new ballistics tests contradicted the only evidence that linked him to the murders of two restaurant managers in 1985.
He told the BBC the case against him was “built around racism and a lie”.
His advocate Bryan Stevenson said the case demands a review.
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He said he was told by police the crime would be “put on him” and there were five things that would convict him.
“The police said: ‘First of all you’re black, second of all you’ve been in prison before, third, you’re going to have a white judge, fourth, you’re more than likely to have a white jury, and fifth, when the prosecution get to putting this case together you know what that spells? Conviction, conviction, conviction, conviction, conviction.’ He was [right] and that’s what happened.”
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Mr Hinton said: “To me, America need to clean up their own home before they tell another country about human rights. I’m a primary example. America don’t care nothing about human rights.”
He described the feeling of being free as like a child having his first Christmas.
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(and the kicker).
Asked if he felt angry about the people who imprisoned him he said: “I am a joyful person. I have a good sense of humour and that’s what kept me for the 30 years I was locked up.
“I couldn’t let them steal what I had left which was joy. They had robbed me of my 30s, my 40s and my 50s so if I get mad and hate them I’m letting them steal my joy.”
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-32200813
so, beebs did a story about him, did any of the murkan msm?
great article. Exposes white privilege
Schumer is bought by Israel.
let me tell you what i think….the real puppet masters are those that profit from war death and destruction…those that do not want a peaceful accord…those who do not want harmony…i think we need to look at the man behind the curtain..
saying all that we still have to call out Schumer and any Dem who tries to 1. undermine the constitutional powers of the Presidency and 2. calls for war and not peace
You’re right, pf and it is profoundly depressing.
it can be Vicki…but i know that it is possible to beat these forces…but we have to band together to do so…
Yes We Can
Drat, still can’t find a live feed for Dr Maya Angelou ceremony
I can’t either. GRRRRRRRRR
I can’t believe it’s not being streamed somewhere, flippin’ crazy!
With all that star power present and such a grand memorializing, it’s totally crazy. Maybe there will be video.
PTL and pass the ammunition! Mornin’.
Hiya JC…. 🙂
Very cool video of FLOTUS and the gang:
So pretty and the complementary color scheme of their dresses. As I said recently. Feast your eyes, fashionistas. We won’t be seeing another FLOTUS like this one any time soon.
If someone told us that Michelle Obama would be a HUGE boon to the fashion industry we would probably have not believed it. But, yes, in addition to all the really great works for health, education, children, vets, women & young girls she conducts on behalf of our country, she’s also catapulted the careers of lesser known designers and been a champion of design and the arts for the very young with dreams. Just completely amazing.
Great video. Did you see how the photographer just oozed with love and respect for our FLOTUS. I just love that.
Meta, Ben Rhodes is saying that PBO and Raul castro will meet “on the margins” not on the schedule. We are getting better at the predicting business with all the practice we’ve been getting.
Also—BFD—Ben Rhodes is in the final stages of reviewing Cuba’s presence on terrorist list.
If Cuba is removed from that list—a US Embassy will be coming to Havan soon!
RW will not know what to screech about first. Cuba? No! Iran. No! Cuba!!! No. Immigration! No. Repeal Obamacare.
Oh, and I expect a list from Ash Carter very soon with the names of Guantanamo detainees on their way to freedom.
I actually think this may be even better. Press will make much, much more of an “accidental encounter” than a bilat, much as they did with Castro at Mandiba’s funeral or PBO & Putin bumping into one another at a big summit. Photos and chatter will explode. HA!
Yup.
Chat away, Danny-walking time, see ya later.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/04/07/chat-away-563/