Mooooooorning everyone, not sure if I’ll be here for PBO’s press conference so I’ve scheduled a post for 9:15 AM EDT – presumably the American press will shame themselves again with questions about anything but Africa 🙄
Also, what are we afraid of today. Half the US population seems to live in a state of constant fear and paranoia that someone or something is out to get them and will attack any day if they don’t vote Republican.
I MUST ADMIT…I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I HATE IT WHEN THE PRESIDENT COMES BACK HERE…THIS DRAMA FILLED HUNK OF REAL ESTATE DOESN’T DESERVE HIM!……I WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING…YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY…WILL STAND BY…POOPED OUT AFTER FURNITURE MOVING NITE…LOL..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meta, imagine the expectations on your life if you were called, “Beast.” On the other hand, being called “Air,” would be the perfect name for a dancer.
Glad to hear it because there was no force on earth short of a tornado that would have gotten me up early this morning. Had you sacrificed yourself to the cause, I would have had to feel guilty, which is not good for a Saturday morning.
As stated on the previous thread, he is continuing the work of his mom, Stanley Ann. She would be so proud. If she were alive, I can see her sitting next to mama Sarah in the front row.
G’morning Chips, TOD lurkers, even amk, and congrats PF58 on #1 🙂
Thanks Chips for being our early bird TOD warrior and posting our President’s early activities in Kenya. Was so hoping to catch the welcome ceremony – but alas, my body was not having any of that after going to bed late last night. Anyway, I’m having my morning coffee…so I’m playing catch-up.
Barack Obama may not get quite the rapturous welcome he did when he visited Kenya as a senator back in 2006, but his presence in his ancestral home is something of a coup for the Kenyan leadership, and he is expected to be warmly received.
The country has never had a sitting US president visit before, and understandably there’s a sense of enormous pride.
For the Americans, this is a golden opportunity to gain some leverage at a time when security threats posed by the Somali Islamist group al-Shabab bind both nations together.
From a personal standpoint, it’s a time for Mr Obama to build on his legacy here.
Without doubt, President Obama is trying to “recalibrate” the relationship between America and Kenya after some difficult diplomatic times.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was up until recently indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for charges relating to a previous election.
That proved problematic for the US president, whose envoy warned Mr Kenyatta as he campaigned for the presidency back in 2013 that there would be “consequences” as a result of not trying to clear his name first.
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But the charges against Mr Kenyatta have now been dropped, in part due to the Kenyan government’s apparent “lack of co-operation” with the court.
It would appear that all is forgiven, and the words of warmth have returned.
Mr Kenyatta confirmed as much in a pre-visit briefing, when he made it clear his US guest was expected to meet his deputy, William Ruto, who still has charges from the ICC hanging over his head.
The imperative of working to defeat terrorism would appear to trump matters of international justice. In diplomatic speak, they call it “essential contact”.
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But President Obama’s uncle, Said Obama, who has visited him several times at the White House, told me his nephew’s influence across Africa could be far more widespread once he had cast off the shackles and constraints of the presidential office.
Kenya is a proud nation and one that has proven resilient in the face of terrorist attacks, most notably those at the Westgate shopping centre and the assault on Garissa University earlier this year.
But the country’s leaders are likely to respond better to gentle persuasion rather than public humiliation when it comes to policy matters.
And Mr Obama may be perfectly placed to deliver that.
I HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING ON CABLE NEWS BUT JUST TUNING IN SO I COULD HAVE MISSED SOMETHING……THEY ARE CURRENTLY STILL BUSY WITH HILLARY’S EMAILS AND TRUMP….AS USUAL…THEY WASTE THEIR TIME WITH NONSENSE!
I AM VERY TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT THE EMAILS….I COULD CARE LESS WHO SHE WROTE…SHOOT…WHERE I’M GOING IN MAY…SMOKE SIGNALS MAY BE MY NEXT CALLING CARD!..LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS…SMERCONISH ON MSN JUST ANNOUNCED…THEY ARE COVERING HIS NEWS CONFERENCE…WOOOT-WOOT…BOUT TIME THEY EXERCISED SOME GOOD TASTE!
THERE SHE IS MISS AUMA…I LOVE HER COMPASSION FOR HER BROTHER….HE HAS AD A DIFFICULT FAMILY LIFE TOO AND BROTHERS ARE SO SPECIAL…I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT TO MINE BECAUSE I KNOW HE LOVES ME AND HE WILL BE THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEED HIM…A FAR CRY FROM THE LIKES OF MY ALLEGED HUSBAND…ON PAPER ONLY.
Sue, your words are so special and moving. I feel the same about my brother. We are so bless to have loving and very special brothers just as Auma. I know that Auma is so happy to be with her baby brother. They have such a special love and respect for each other. Blessings to both of them.HZ
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Gooooooooooooooood Morning everyone……
Moooooooooooorning Prettyfoot!!
what an extraordinary event…..there have been so many…in this age of President Obama
Congrats ms. prettyfoot58 on being first/furst…. 🙂 to make vc happy. 🙂 🙂
Goooooood mooooornnniinnnggggg, Chips and TODville!
Thank you for connecting us this morning. XOXO
Mooooooorning everyone, not sure if I’ll be here for PBO’s press conference so I’ve scheduled a post for 9:15 AM EDT – presumably the American press will shame themselves again with questions about anything but Africa 🙄
Hi squeaky!
Also, what are we afraid of today. Half the US population seems to live in a state of constant fear and paranoia that someone or something is out to get them and will attack any day if they don’t vote Republican.
I MUST ADMIT…I AM TO THE POINT WHERE I HATE IT WHEN THE PRESIDENT COMES BACK HERE…THIS DRAMA FILLED HUNK OF REAL ESTATE DOESN’T DESERVE HIM!……I WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH THE PRESS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING…YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY…WILL STAND BY…POOPED OUT AFTER FURNITURE MOVING NITE…LOL..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOLz!!
😆 I totally should have called Danny The Beast!!!
It’s not too late!
Kinda tempted by ‘Air Force One’, though 🙂
Meta, imagine the expectations on your life if you were called, “Beast.” On the other hand, being called “Air,” would be the perfect name for a dancer.
I’m just so struck that they just want any way to be associated with our POTUS, naming their children after his modes of transport. He is so beloved!
Morning. Chips, I’m so impressed by this early coverage? Were you up all night? Whatever you did to make this happen, Thank You!!!!
Too many question marks too early in the morning.
Morning Jackie!! Much as I adore PBO he has not yet succeeded in separating me from my very best friend: sleep! 🙂
Glad to hear it because there was no force on earth short of a tornado that would have gotten me up early this morning. Had you sacrificed yourself to the cause, I would have had to feel guilty, which is not good for a Saturday morning.
😆 I planned on a lie-in, but Danny decided that wasn’t going to happen – a slurp on the face has now replaced my alarm clock 😕
That’s good to know; means I don’t have to worry about being the only one always missing ‘midnight’ manoeuvres. 🙂 Morning, CC!
U.S. Ambassador to Kenya:
WOW…MAMA SARAH IS DRESSED UP MIGHTY FINE..BEAUTIFUL!
They are fascinated with our female SS agents:
As stated on the previous thread, he is continuing the work of his mom, Stanley Ann. She would be so proud. If she were alive, I can see her sitting next to mama Sarah in the front row.
Good morning TOD family 🙂
WHOA
🙂
Whutchewtalkinbout Willis? 🙂 🙂
The social media guys on their President Obama in their bean bag and bubble chairs set are back:
http://citizentv.co.ke/tv/
Greetings, you besotted ones! So good to know you are all so consistent, so reliable! 🙂
so pulled a all-nighter, didja?
Nah. For this past night I signed in between a couple of my usual sleep-awake sessions. Normally I don’t.
G’morning Chips, TOD lurkers, even amk, and congrats PF58 on #1 🙂
Thanks Chips for being our early bird TOD warrior and posting our President’s early activities in Kenya. Was so hoping to catch the welcome ceremony – but alas, my body was not having any of that after going to bed late last night. Anyway, I’m having my morning coffee…so I’m playing catch-up.
Good morning! We’re in time for the presser.
Yes, I definitely don’t want to miss THAT! 🙂
Do you recognize any of these delegates (needless to say, I don’t)?
Chips, this may seem familiar?
😀 😀 I love these expressions – that dog is not amused!
A bit frightening, in fact.
Yea, don’t mess with me, dude! 🙂
LOL! 😀
Obama Kenya trip more than just symbolic.
Barack Obama may not get quite the rapturous welcome he did when he visited Kenya as a senator back in 2006, but his presence in his ancestral home is something of a coup for the Kenyan leadership, and he is expected to be warmly received.
The country has never had a sitting US president visit before, and understandably there’s a sense of enormous pride.
For the Americans, this is a golden opportunity to gain some leverage at a time when security threats posed by the Somali Islamist group al-Shabab bind both nations together.
From a personal standpoint, it’s a time for Mr Obama to build on his legacy here.
Without doubt, President Obama is trying to “recalibrate” the relationship between America and Kenya after some difficult diplomatic times.
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was up until recently indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague for charges relating to a previous election.
That proved problematic for the US president, whose envoy warned Mr Kenyatta as he campaigned for the presidency back in 2013 that there would be “consequences” as a result of not trying to clear his name first.
///
But the charges against Mr Kenyatta have now been dropped, in part due to the Kenyan government’s apparent “lack of co-operation” with the court.
It would appear that all is forgiven, and the words of warmth have returned.
Mr Kenyatta confirmed as much in a pre-visit briefing, when he made it clear his US guest was expected to meet his deputy, William Ruto, who still has charges from the ICC hanging over his head.
The imperative of working to defeat terrorism would appear to trump matters of international justice. In diplomatic speak, they call it “essential contact”.
///
But President Obama’s uncle, Said Obama, who has visited him several times at the White House, told me his nephew’s influence across Africa could be far more widespread once he had cast off the shackles and constraints of the presidential office.
Kenya is a proud nation and one that has proven resilient in the face of terrorist attacks, most notably those at the Westgate shopping centre and the assault on Garissa University earlier this year.
But the country’s leaders are likely to respond better to gentle persuasion rather than public humiliation when it comes to policy matters.
And Mr Obama may be perfectly placed to deliver that.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33622474
Does anyone know if the cable news shows will carry President Obama’s press conference with President Kenyatta?
Good question Don, and why do I think the answer to that is “no.” I hope I’m wrong.
ARGH, I think I mistook some earlier footage for the presser. The talking heads are still yakking.
BUT FOR THE GRACE OF GOD GO I…..MAY OUR SOVEREIGN PRECIOUS LORD CONTINUE TO STRENGTHEN AND GUIDE OUR PRESIDENT…..:)
Am listening to the gun salute evens as I post this.
I HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING ON CABLE NEWS BUT JUST TUNING IN SO I COULD HAVE MISSED SOMETHING……THEY ARE CURRENTLY STILL BUSY WITH HILLARY’S EMAILS AND TRUMP….AS USUAL…THEY WASTE THEIR TIME WITH NONSENSE!
Yep, SUE, I was watching CNN and they had Lanny Davis on carrying Hillary’s water once again.
I AM VERY TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT THE EMAILS….I COULD CARE LESS WHO SHE WROTE…SHOOT…WHERE I’M GOING IN MAY…SMOKE SIGNALS MAY BE MY NEXT CALLING CARD!..LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS…SMERCONISH ON MSN JUST ANNOUNCED…THEY ARE COVERING HIS NEWS CONFERENCE…WOOOT-WOOT…BOUT TIME THEY EXERCISED SOME GOOD TASTE!
I’M EXCITED…IF I DON’T GET PEEKS AT THE PREZ…I GET A RASH!!!!!!…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL! I LOVE MY ENERGIZER PBO!
Good Morning BFF and TOD.
THERE SHE IS MISS AUMA…I LOVE HER COMPASSION FOR HER BROTHER….HE HAS AD A DIFFICULT FAMILY LIFE TOO AND BROTHERS ARE SO SPECIAL…I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT TO MINE BECAUSE I KNOW HE LOVES ME AND HE WILL BE THERE FOR ME WHEN I NEED HIM…A FAR CRY FROM THE LIKES OF MY ALLEGED HUSBAND…ON PAPER ONLY.
Sue, your words are so special and moving. I feel the same about my brother. We are so bless to have loving and very special brothers just as Auma. I know that Auma is so happy to be with her baby brother. They have such a special love and respect for each other. Blessings to both of them.HZ