It’s waking in the middle of the night and looking at my phone to see what was going on. Didn’t know I be in time to hear the President. And Chips would be awake.
She is making the connections of what we Africans are working on and what the continent feels it needs from the US in order to make our people better and our relationship stronger
PBO: relationship with Africa can’t only be about taking Africa’s resources but must benefit Africans. Promoting youth employment, good governance, ending corruption, investing in youth entrepreneurship
PBO: i am transforming the relationship with Africa from one that relies on just giving financial aid to one of building capacity & institutions. Africa must also promote democracy.
PBO: democracy is not just about free and fair elections but its about protecting the rights of everyone including a free press and vibrant civil society
Well Mr. President if you could run again I think you would win too. You are a better President then those 16 idiots on the right could ever hope to be.
Oh, PBO has brought out the hammer on African leaders whorefuse to give up power when their terms are up. The ordinary African citizens will love this all across Africa. The African dictators won’t love this at all!
Saw that yesterday arapaho – do hope Putin heard the President talking about leaders who refuse to leave when their term is up. Ex NY Mayor could think about that one as well.
I suspect that the majority of the African media (and members of the opposition parties in various nations in Africa) will focus a lot on what PBO said to the leaders who change their nation’s constitutions and refuse to leave power.
PBO said some thing very crucial to these dictators who usually give the ridiculous excuse that “there is no one else who can hold their nation together other than them so this is why they need to stay in power.
In answer to this garbage claim, PBO said that if a leader says this then it means that he/she has failed to train other leaders and build the necessary institutions. such a claim is a sign of failure of this leader rather than a badge of honor
PBO was also speaking indirectly to certain US pols who seem unable to understand when their time is up. I’m looking at some relics in congress for example who accomplish NOTHING of significance after serving more than 4-8 terms in office, as well as some others who are always running for “President” not realizing that 2015 is not the ’90s.
Chips, so glad you got up early to present this wonderful speech. I am so proud of our President who is absolutely fearless in confronting truths wherever he goes, but who also brings compassion, warmth and humanity to every country he visits. There will never be another president like him and we will all be bereft in January, 2017. Although PBO himself will not be able to run again, I know he will devote every effort in his considerable power and all of his vast expertise in campaigning to ensuring that his successor carries on his legacy.
G’morning Chips & TOD! Even amk. Happy Tuesday everyone. 🙂
So CNN has now manufactured a poll claiming that 52% want congress to reject the Iran deal. Hey CNN, we’ve seen this movie before – you poll a bunch of Republicans and conservative “Indies/Dems” and then push your propaganda. It WON’T work this time.
I hope members of TODville get to listen to PBO’s speech to the African Union – in case you missed it live.
I will be listening to it again in replay because I know it will The Main Topic of conversation, with my family and friends back home, in the coming days
The feckless media is harping on POTUS saying “If I ran again I could win.” That’s all they got from an otherwise comprehensive and excellent speech to the African Union.
They’re mad because they know it’s true. If President Obama ran again, he’d win in a landslide like the first two times. The media knows that despite all they’ve done to help Republicans obstruct him, he’s still beloved by a majority of voters. They’re powerless when it comes to POTUS.
Interesting article from TPM (I apologize if this has been posted on TOD ealier, since it was published yesterday morning).
HEADLINE: Who’s The Greatest?
// I find this sort of fascinating. We surveyed 1800 TPM Readers to find out who they thought was the “greatest president” out of the last five Democratic presidents: Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Clinton and Obama.
Probably not surprisingly the overwhelming choice was Barack Obama at 49%. As I wrote a few days ago, we’re beginning to see the full scope and consequence of Obama’s presidency. And there’s some big advantage of just being the current officeholder with familiarity, intensity of current partisan affiliation and so forth. But what got me was the rest of the field. Here are the numbers.
Obama 49% Johnson 18% Kennedy 15% Clinton 12% Carter 6% //
It really is the end of an era.
Luke and Laura saved the friggin’ WORLD!
…………………
Anthony Geary Leaves General Hospital: Say Goodbye With Luke Spencer’s 6 Most Memorable Moments
Soap fans, grab extra tissues! July 27 marked the final appearance of Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer on General Hospital. The actor, 68, debuted on the show way back on Nov. 20, 1978 as wicked Bobbie’s bad boy big brother. Originally, Luke was set to be killed off, but reaction to Geary’s portrayal was so strong the character was given a reprieve!
I don’t read booman all the time, but the past couple of days he has had quite the way with words. I’m 100% on board with this few
He’s [Trump] winning because the Republican media and Republican leadership made a conscious decision to marinate the brains of their electorate in Stupid Sauce. And the secret ingredient in Stupid Sauce is hatred. http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2015/7/28/81422/1176
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
You’re a bunch of snorey sleepy heads 🙄
It’s waking in the middle of the night and looking at my phone to see what was going on. Didn’t know I be in time to hear the President. And Chips would be awake.
Guess who happen to wake at the right time.l
It’s Maaaaaaaaaayilyn!!! Well done you, shame on the snorey crew.
There all smart and still asleep. These trips in the middle of the night are hard on us old folks.
It’s a real lack of commitment from them though Marilyn, VERY disappointing! 🙂
These new smartphone makes it easy to still be in bed and keep up on the news
Here he is. So excited I finally get to listen to it live. Then I am going back to sleep.
🙂
Good Morning Ms. Chips!
Good Morning Everybody!
Gooooooooood Morning everyone…
i did not catch her name…i understand that she is the head of the African Union
GM PF58.
thank you
GM TODville.
I’m here too.
Wasn’t that the BIGGEST SMILE ever on POTUS’s face when he entered?
Warms my heart so. He’s so happy to be where he is now!
She is making the connections of what we Africans are working on and what the continent feels it needs from the US in order to make our people better and our relationship stronger
gm early birds – almost bedtime here – I’m so confused about time at the minute
Good Morning Everybody.
A shoutout for Africa’s Year of the Woman. Yeah, for women’s empowerment
And there is a telling statistic
women contribute 70% of their earnings to family
men – 30%
Thanking PBO, for normalizing relationship with Cuba
What an introduction – too much of the US has no idea how much the world loves and respects their President
Indeed.
Here is PBO!
you crazy peeps.
PBO: i stand as an American and as a son of an African.
PBO: World must recognize that Africa is on the move……. more and more people living in human dignity.
PBO: world won’t be able to address the current challenges without the contribution & participation of the 1 billion Africans
Does take one ‘snorey sleepy head’ to recognize others!
GM, TODobots! Is PBO on his way home yet?
PBO: relationship with Africa can’t only be about taking Africa’s resources but must benefit Africans. Promoting youth employment, good governance, ending corruption, investing in youth entrepreneurship
PBO: i am transforming the relationship with Africa from one that relies on just giving financial aid to one of building capacity & institutions. Africa must also promote democracy.
PBO: democracy is not just about free and fair elections but its about protecting the rights of everyone including a free press and vibrant civil society
‘I actually think I’m a pretty good president’ ~PBO.
We think so too, Mr. President. 🙂
Cue RWNJ heads exploding.
PBO – I think I’m a pretty good President. I think if I ran for a third term, I’d win.
But of course, MSM will completely ignore this speech. 😦
Well Mr. President if you could run again I think you would win too. You are a better President then those 16 idiots on the right could ever hope to be.
PBO: leaders who refuse to leave power when their terms are up are jeopardizing their democracy
GM GCL.
To HUGE applause:
ouch.
the President….is telling it like it is
Woohoo – if he ran he could win again.
Wonder if Putin is listening to this speech?
Oh, PBO has brought out the hammer on African leaders whorefuse to give up power when their terms are up. The ordinary African citizens will love this all across Africa. The African dictators won’t love this at all!
Tell it, Mr President, tell it.
PBO: women’s education, dignity, and health, empowerment need to be a focus if Africa is to develop
God *bless* you too Mr. President!
Loved PBO’s important speech to African leaders.
You can be sure this will have a lasting impact on many young people who live in Africa.
You can also be sure that PBO and Michelle will be back (many times) after Jan 20, 2017.
Now for some levity:
Grover Norquist (!) — this is the most bizarre election I’ve every witnessed — GOP and MSM at each other’s throats and vice versa.
GOP and MSM at each other’s throats and vice versa.
what load of bs from this troglodyte. each other’s asses is the reality.
More levity today, and it’s only 5am on the west coast.
Saw that yesterday arapaho – do hope Putin heard the President talking about leaders who refuse to leave when their term is up. Ex NY Mayor could think about that one as well.
Is the President now on his way home? No doubt will have to kick congress into action – nothing seems to get done without him.
I suspect that the majority of the African media (and members of the opposition parties in various nations in Africa) will focus a lot on what PBO said to the leaders who change their nation’s constitutions and refuse to leave power.
PBO said some thing very crucial to these dictators who usually give the ridiculous excuse that “there is no one else who can hold their nation together other than them so this is why they need to stay in power.
In answer to this garbage claim, PBO said that if a leader says this then it means that he/she has failed to train other leaders and build the necessary institutions. such a claim is a sign of failure of this leader rather than a badge of honor
PBO was also speaking indirectly to certain US pols who seem unable to understand when their time is up. I’m looking at some relics in congress for example who accomplish NOTHING of significance after serving more than 4-8 terms in office, as well as some others who are always running for “President” not realizing that 2015 is not the ’90s.
Chips, so glad you got up early to present this wonderful speech. I am so proud of our President who is absolutely fearless in confronting truths wherever he goes, but who also brings compassion, warmth and humanity to every country he visits. There will never be another president like him and we will all be bereft in January, 2017. Although PBO himself will not be able to run again, I know he will devote every effort in his considerable power and all of his vast expertise in campaigning to ensuring that his successor carries on his legacy.
G’morning Chips & TOD! Even amk. Happy Tuesday everyone. 🙂
So CNN has now manufactured a poll claiming that 52% want congress to reject the Iran deal. Hey CNN, we’ve seen this movie before – you poll a bunch of Republicans and conservative “Indies/Dems” and then push your propaganda. It WON’T work this time.
I hope members of TODville get to listen to PBO’s speech to the African Union – in case you missed it live.
I will be listening to it again in replay because I know it will The Main Topic of conversation, with my family and friends back home, in the coming days
The feckless media is harping on POTUS saying “If I ran again I could win.” That’s all they got from an otherwise comprehensive and excellent speech to the African Union.
They’re mad because they know it’s true. If President Obama ran again, he’d win in a landslide like the first two times. The media knows that despite all they’ve done to help Republicans obstruct him, he’s still beloved by a majority of voters. They’re powerless when it comes to POTUS.
Interesting article from TPM (I apologize if this has been posted on TOD ealier, since it was published yesterday morning).
HEADLINE: Who’s The Greatest?
// I find this sort of fascinating. We surveyed 1800 TPM Readers to find out who they thought was the “greatest president” out of the last five Democratic presidents: Kennedy, Johnson, Carter, Clinton and Obama.
Probably not surprisingly the overwhelming choice was Barack Obama at 49%. As I wrote a few days ago, we’re beginning to see the full scope and consequence of Obama’s presidency. And there’s some big advantage of just being the current officeholder with familiarity, intensity of current partisan affiliation and so forth. But what got me was the rest of the field. Here are the numbers.
Obama 49% Johnson 18% Kennedy 15% Clinton 12% Carter 6% //
CONTINUE READLING HERE:
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/who-s-the-greatest
Awaiting President Obama’s Departure from Ethiopia. Click here ► ► http://sodere.com/page/ethiopian-tv-live
TY, JER. Didn’t he disembark in Ethiopia in rain? Safe travel, Mr. President, we look forward to your return home!
Great comic strip and so true. Conservatives are hypocrites.
President Obama has arrived at the airport. http://sodere.com/page/ethiopian-tv-live
Ah, so you all finally woke up? 🙄
😀 😀 We couldn’t help it with all the noise you were making in the kitchen!
Morning, CeeCee, and thanks for the ‘early’ link to the live speech.
Some of us had a day’s tasks completed by the time some folk opened their eyes …… 😎
Pshaw! Walking *with* DannyO is not a task, and didn’t he share his
lovebranch in appreciation?It really is the end of an era.
Luke and Laura saved the friggin’ WORLD!
…………………
Anthony Geary Leaves General Hospital: Say Goodbye With Luke Spencer’s 6 Most Memorable Moments
Soap fans, grab extra tissues! July 27 marked the final appearance of Anthony Geary as Luke Spencer on General Hospital. The actor, 68, debuted on the show way back on Nov. 20, 1978 as wicked Bobbie’s bad boy big brother. Originally, Luke was set to be killed off, but reaction to Geary’s portrayal was so strong the character was given a reprieve!
Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/anthony-geary-leaves-general-hospital-say-goodbye-to-luke-spencer-2015277#ixzz3hBp8rI6f
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DARN IT…I CAN’T GET ANY OF THE SPEECH…IT SAYS MY INTERNET IS DOWN!….:(
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Here’s a glimpse of what I was referring to earlier, about how happy PBO was upon entering the stage today:
Dr Zuma is looking at him like a proud mother….How sweet .
Exactly waht I was thinking. It is such a beautiful expression of love and respect.
BEAUTIFUL…I LOVE IT WHEN HE SMILES LIKE THAT…HEARTWARMING!!!!
Ooooops! It’s breakfast time; brb!
I had that five hours ago 🙄
smh – That explains why there was nothing left for me to eat
4 hrs ago!Thank you JER – the only flight I ever saw before your post was when AF1 flew over my house – my close encounter with PBO 🙂
TIME TO TAKE MY PUTER IN FOR A CHECK UP…TIS OUT OF WHACK….SHUTTING DOWN………….
I don’t read booman all the time, but the past couple of days he has had quite the way with words. I’m 100% on board with this few
He’s [Trump] winning because the Republican media and Republican leadership made a conscious decision to marinate the brains of their electorate in Stupid Sauce. And the secret ingredient in Stupid Sauce is hatred.
http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2015/7/28/81422/1176
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/28/chat-away-634/
Good Morning, Everyone 🙂