On This Day: President Barack Obama and President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff visit the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
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Good Evening TOD
Donna!!!!!
Donnaaaaaaaaaa…..!
Way to go, Donna!
w00t DD! š
who is this noobie usurping my spot?
http://www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/republicans-accuse-obama-of-using-position-as-president-to-lead-country
Congrats Donna š
Good sign,Bobfr?
Why isn’t there a response from the WH on the 47 Traitors petition? https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/file-charges-against-47-us-senators-violation-logan-act-attempting-undermine-nuclear-agreement
This petition has signatures as of today.
Took the direct approach, nospin, and asked the boss š
Nospin, I understand your and Bob’s point, but I think President is more concerned about getting the Iran deal done than to worry about these 47 grandstanding traitors. Don’t get me wrong, I hope and wish that they receive some sort of punishment for their actions. If these last couple of days hasn’t shown us anything it was shown us that President Obama is about something bigger and about something greater.
I hear you Don but the response to the petition should have been provided months ago. 321,324 people signed it (not including the folks who signed the other petitions on this same issue) so would like to get a response.
I did not know that it got to 321,324 and counting.
People can always vote them out.
Don, I have no doubt President Obama will act when (and if) he considers it appropriate.
At the same time, I don’t think any other petition has received as many respondents and certainly the rate at which that petition reached 100,000 was unprecedented.
Some form of response seems in order and I always #TrustBarack to do what is right, legally and morally.
I understand, sometimes I want President Obama to put his foot up their asses. But I hope he has something in store for them.
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TY Don!!
I agree with every comment spoken by Don, Bobr, and nospin regarding the #47Traitors. IMO, I think were at the 10 yd line of an Iran Nuclear agreement and it’s 1st and Goal.
The Negotiators got the ball and is moving forward. A timeout has been called in order to execute the ultimate agreement/touch-down play.
Those #47Traitors have been kicked out of the stadium and all they can do is lob their napalm-of-negativity from the curb.
Once the deal is done, then we deal with those azzholes,
“Once the deal is done, then we deal with those azzholes”
YUP!!
Excellent comment, RanMan!!
“lob their napalm-of-negativity”
RanMan, LOL, my goodness what a perfect quote. May I borrow it?
Hey Don, use it. I would not lay claim to it’s creation. However, I started using that phrase after watching “Vietnam with Robin Williams” after I had seen it many many times. It hit me in the mid 90’s. Napalm-of-Negativity.
FYI RanMan, Don, theo, … everyone ….
That’s what Josh Earnest said today at the press briefing, the deadline more than likely will be moved if a deal can be had.
Thanks Bobr, for sharing that excellent news. I do not listen to US msm on this issue, because their are too many Bibi sympathizer in msm and congress; on both sides.
IMO, any Iran negotiation information that’s spewed from that dishonest and wicked azz women Andrea-Greenspan-Mitchell; should be rejected outright, even if it’s positive. Verify from a much more credible source.
Even today folks are using the #47Traitors hashtag.
Very touching ….
Oh my Bob, that was amazing. You could hear the cameraman crying.
Yes, indeed, Marilyn!!
#AskELJames did not go well …. which is good news ….
Thank you Alycee!!!
Crucial ….
“South Carolina House Minority Leader Todd Rutherford, a renowned defense attorney, has agreed to represent Newsome and Tyson as they face criminal charges.”
Powerful writing …
“For far too long, white supremacy has dominated the politics of America resulting in the creation of racist laws and cultural practices designed to subjugate non-whites. And the emblem of the confederacy, the stars and bars, in all its manifestations, has long been the most recognizable banner of this political ideology. Itās the banner of racial intimidation and fear whose popularity experiences an uptick whenever black Americans appear to be making gains economically and politically in this country.
Itās a reminder how, for centuries, the oppressive status quo has been undergirded by white supremacist violence with the tacit approval of too many political leaders.”
This is a must read for all of us. So much history and current.
“We discussed it and decided to remove the flag immediately, both as an act of civil disobedience and as a demonstration of the power people have when we work together. Achieving this would require many roles, including someone who must volunteer to scale the pole and remove the flag. It was decided that this role should go to a black woman and that a white man should be the one to help her over the fence as a sign that our alliance transcended both racial and gender divides. We made this decision because for us, this is not simply about a flag, but rather it is about abolishing the spirit of hatred and oppression in all its forms.”
She is truly a “phenomenal woman.” Thanks for bringing this over.
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GE TODville.
Over the weekend I saw a lot of tweets and comments about the recent “Black church” fires. Some claimed 6 Black churches were involved.
My personal opinion is let social media do its job. Responsible reporters are aware of claims, but research takes time — otherwise all media would look like CNN, which shoots first and aims later.
I’m in lock up. But CNN says 5 predominately black churches have burned.
CNN hasn’t been the most reliable, but this is shockingly and sadly not an uncommon phenomenon.
Still think Twitter is the best thing since sliced bread.
From another June, 19 years ago:
“As African Americans in Texas and North Carolina contemplate rebuilding three more churches destroyed by fire, a phalanx of federal investigators moves across the South, searching for evidence linking the latest attacks to the burning of 29 other black churches in the last 18 months.”
If you’ve missed the news since Thursday, here’s a recap, LOL.
This is funny as heck. hahahahahhahaahaha
Little crook. I always didn’t like this guy…
http://www.abc15.com/sports/sports-blogs-local/arizona-state-alum-phil-mickelson-reportedly-linked-to-gambling-money-laundering-case
Yup.
The SEC was already looking into this guy, it’s only a matter of time. Just last year he was complaining about the taxes he had to pay as a resident of California. The guy made over fifty million last year.
Huge Breaking NYC News:
For the first time in history the de Blasio appointed rent Guidelines Board has approved a One Year Rent Freeze for rent stabilized 1 year leases.
2% for 2 year leases.
In contrast to Bloomberg’s 4.5% for 1 year and 7% or so for 2 year leases.
Elections have consequence.
Cuomo, Bloomberg and Eva Moskowitz (Witch who heads Charter school plunder) are weeping loudly over their drinks, somewhere’s.
Biden/de Blasio—-(I’m over the unfortunate standing with Elizabeth remark Bill made. Very few politicians are perfect. Only one PBO.)
The thing about Donald Trump is that he canāt get out of his own way; it is going to be an absolute joy watching him descend into utter madness. And in the end heās going to be alone and naked and throwing shit on the walls in one of the rooms of his bank owned casinos that are now in receivership. Get your popcorn ready, because this motherfucker isnāt going gently into that good night.
ALL.OF.THIS.
Don, I hope Trump’s descent in The Hades will be slow because his show has just started. I need a good spectacle particularly when the clown car is so full. And, if I had my way, I would include the former Governor Palin and throw Hermann Cain in the mix. I need a good laugh and those fools are sure to give it to us.
Palin as well, I don’t like her because she was just nasty and hateful. You don’t agree with the President, fine, I get that, but to just be mean and nasty and vindictive is a bit too much for me.
“nasty and hateful” have massive unintended consequences which are now just beginning (maybe, possibly) to be understood. McCain and Palin were light years apart with the rhetoric – has to be that wink that got her a VP run.
Don’t forget Newt, I want Newt in the clown car. Doughboy can hang on to the roof if it’s too crowded.
^5 x 100000000000
Has anyone seen Elizabeth Warren lately, what?
Only in my Inbox…
Same here. And I am not looking for her.
She has been quiet…
not a peep about any of the Supreme Court decisions…not a word on the Charleston murders…not a peep about the trade bills passing….perhaps the Aliens came back to retrieve her.
Nope, she’s busy counting her money, trust me she got money from some source to have acted like a fool when she started out so smart.
The Count must be hungry…
Sumptuous:)
They better not just be serving tomatoes, oh hell no!
Silly:)
The menu tonight for Pres Obama’s working dinner with Brazilian Pres Dilma Rousseff:
ā¢ Heirloom Tomatoes, Pulled Mozzarella, and Basil Oil
ā¢ Eggplant Bruschetta
ā¢ Herb Grilled Lamb with Toasted Cauliflower Couscous
ā¢ Wilted Spinach Salad
ā¢ Coconut Banana Opera Cake with Espresso Ice Cream
ā¢ A selection of red and white wines
hmmm, I’ll have the lamb and the coconut banana cake, and a Sunkist orange soda.
Orange soda? That’s a wine menu!
Wow, super sumptuous.
GM from my world TOD – woke to this piece of news – but our PM says there is no climate change
Tropical low north of Coral Sea could become Queensland’s first July cyclone, forecaster says
A tropical low which has formed north of the Coral Sea could make Queensland history if it turns into a cyclone.
..
Weather bureau senior forecaster Michael Knepp said it was unusual because a July cyclone has never been recorded in Queensland.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-30/tropical-low-forming-of-queensland-cyclone-first-in-july/6582672
Wow, is that close to you?
It’s quite a distance away marilyn & from the news report will not be a threat to the state – but the fact that it is happening in JULY – is just the weirdest climate event – our cyclone period is Summer (as in most places of the world) – for us usually October-February.
But there is no climate change.
This country has a long way to go! šÆ
I read this article and am so mad at the ignorance of people. Our history isn’t being taught. This is wrong. What we did to the Indians also needs to be in history books.
I read this. I can’t believe people can be so ignorant. They were doing all they can to justify slavery in the article by asking foolish questions, even getting angry.
Did y’all see these?
I love that PBO takes world leaders to the monument to a man who stood for and represented true equality in this country.
Should be lots of fun for the young girls scouts.
And President Obama, relentless in fighting for the middle-class š :
paging Trumpka…what do you say about this
First Lady of the Unites States Michelle Obama speaks at the 2015 MORE Impact Awards Luncheon at The Newseum on June 29, 2015.
Our beautiful First Lady……Mrs. Michelle Obama
So the White House is planning to change the overtime pay rules which will help millions of workers, oh well.
Yes. The real progressive heroes are making life better for the ordinary people in this country.
PBO raising overtime pay.
Mayor de Blasio helping New Yorkers manage rising rents..
greece in america.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-33317495
I started work in the 1960s and the minimum paid annual leave for full time workers was 3 weeks per year. Most places now have 4 weeks per year (not sure if that is by law orjust some industries).
I just read some right wing nonsense saying the world will come to an end if everyone gets “free vacations”. How they hate their fellow man/woman. Really sad.
we got our furst metro train and it was driven by a young woman.
http://www.rediff.com/business/report/pix-young-woman-steers-chennais-first-metro-train/20150629.htm
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/06/29/the-president-and-first-ladys-day-20/