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1st!
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Morning everyone!!!!
FURST.
on that good note…..
So close!
Awesome toons, AMK! Oh, and congratulations to Don on being first!
Happy Sunday TODers!!
Heeeeeeeeeeya Chips!!
Someone help me:)
http://arizona.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf80c53ef01bb0899d9e3970d-pi
Apropos for the times we are living in.
While we’re at it…best ad ever. Should be ALL OVER THE PLACE!
great post from Kay to a gun nut at bj.
The response to this week’s mass shooting will be more regulation of people who don’t own guns. More metal detectors. More security checks. More training on how we’re to respond when a gun owner goes nuts. It’s a lie that there’s “no” response to these shootings. There’s a response. The response is to tighten up security for the rest of us in order not to inconvenience gun owners.
Do you think maybe gun owners could accept a teeny tiny bit of regulation so the rest of us don’t have to live on lock down? Thanks in advance.
http://www.balloon-juice.com/2015/12/06/late-night-clowns-with-guns-open-thread/#comment-5580004
Great comment, amk. And to YOUR comment to Kay….the toddlers are the ones DOING the shooting!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/10/14/people-are-getting-shot-by-toddlers-on-a-weekly-basis-this-year/
This is so effed up…
The gun industry, their minions in Congress and the media, along psycho gun owners, don’t care what anyone else has to go through. It’s their right to greed and murder that beats all.
I have a cold. Everyone, leave your hugs, kisses and sympathy flowers here ->
I’ll catchoo in yer face, if you’re not careful.
😆 You’re a ****.
Hope this makes you feel better …
Even reminding me of the sport of Association Football makes me feel 16,000 times worse.
how about now?
Thoughtful and all as that is, how is a photo of two gentlemen playing hurling supposed to help me overcome my cold?
what playing? what hurling? / smh
I think I caught it 😦 Probably during our epic battle yesterday.
Ah, Chips, I’m sorry you’re feeling poorly. Wish I could have found that fantabulous, almost $1000 present, but nothing was worthy of you. I did get dozens of the most gorgeous cookies in every conceivable flavor or design. Will be sharing with several Democratic groups soon, but I promise to think of you with every delicious bite. Now doesn’t that make you feel better??
“I promise to think of you with every delicious bite. Now doesn’t that make you feel better??”
Jackie, this is horrific, you have been Amkized!1!1!
Come on. I could have just had the cookies without thinking about you, but I was offering to associate you with sweetness and goodness. Geez!
It would have been WAY more humane not to mention the cookies AT ALL!1!1!!1
hope you feel better very soon;
bundle up, drink lots of hot stuff – that is my remedy
Oh, honey bunch, hugs to you! Be well soon!
Awww Ms. Chips. So sorry to hear you got the sniffles. Will a bag of Cheese puffs help? Get well soon. I left you a DM ;o)
Hugs in abundance, Chips! Hope your work schedule and Danny cooperate to let you rest and drink lots of warm fluids.
I hope you feel better soon, Chips. {{hugs}}!
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Sunday morning. Congrats Don, on being first this morning.
To all, I hope you have a blessed, glorious, and thankful day today. ❤ ❤ ❤
Thank God that President Obama is still the President of The United States of America. ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
Good day TOD …
Time to focus on the malignancy killing America, not the symptoms.
Yes We Can
Morning. I noticed in last night’s post that many people were worried that the criticism of our President will overshadow his message tonight. There’s no doubt the buffoons in the media and on the campaign trail will do their worst, but frankly, I don’t care and neither, I believe do our POTUS and FLOTUS. The President will be speaking to those with open minds who will listen to him and number is in the millions. Those are the people we have to seek out and talk to and get out to vote. Haters are gonna hate. But activists, who care for their country, are going to fight,
oops, meant to say the buffoons with “try” their worst.
Good points, Jackie!
Sometimes I yearn to go back to a time in which I wasn’t as politically conscious as I am now. I miss those days of being ignorant of the issues, of being totally oblivious of all things political. Then one day I opened up my eyes to my surroundings and I’ve been in hell ever since. At what cost to my sanity have I paid for opening up my eyes? Sometimes I envy those that don’t know or don’t care to know, but then again maybe they do know. But one thing is clear to me now, I could never see myself going back to not knowing.
THIS. Of course, I always remember myself being politically aware from a very young age…11 or 12….I used to write poetry to help me cope with my feelings of anger and frustration about Vietnam and have long conversations at the dinner table with my parents about heady things that would confound some adults even today. I choose awareness.
DF, I remember those conversations like it was yesterday. My father was into local politics, he would rail on and on about some issue or another. Of course my only concern back then was asking him for money to go the movies, right about now I’d give my right arm just to talk to him about President Obama. He did live to see President Obama get elected, but my mom didn’t.
My mom would have been amazed and so proud of President Obama:) Sadly, she isn’t here to have those conversations with anymore. She died in 1998, waiting for a heart transplant that never came. I miss her everyday and cherish those talks that she encouraged…I still talk to her about things, but it’s just not the same without her really here. I am all I am because of her.
GM TOD family, get well soon Chipsticks. Don, i regret not being more active earlier at 18yrs old, knowing more about ballet issues and candidates from local to national. I wish i campaigned against the destructive prop 13 and campaigned for good candidates, encouraged more young people to vote. Maybe we would not be battling to regain hard fought victories like voting rights and rights for women to control our own bodies. I thank PBO for opening our minds about this is about OUR government not about a candidate who is the first this or that….its how will our politicians will govern for ALL not just for the rich.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/jerry-brown-gun-control-terrorists
In answer to Gov. Brown (who happens to be correct!) our Gov. “ALEC/KOCH BRO SHILL” is having a temper tantrum and demanding an apology! Fucking idiot. I will write him, or call this week and give him a piece of my mind…he just spent the weekend at an ALEC gathering at a fancy resort and gave a speech there….He’ll say and do whatever his masters tell him to..damn the facts. If this state could get away with it, every newborn would leave the hospital with a shiny new weapon. No lie.
Funny…because if he got on the ATF website he could clearly see the export of guns from AZ to other states.But he’s rather have a temper tantrum in the face of the truth….
http://www.salon.com/2015/12/04/the_second_amendment_must_go_we_ban_lawn_darts_its_time_to_ban_guns/
reminds me of unohoo.
Presley has been nicknamed the real life Scooby Doo – because the slightest fright will send him running.
Scaredy cat: 13-stone Great Dane Presley gets frightened by the smallest things, says his owner Sian Barrett
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3335161/It-s-real-life-Scooby-Doo-Six-foot-Great-Dane-Presley-weighs-13-stone-runs-owner-s-arms-slightest-fright.html
Rutrow!! 🙂
mebbe we all should ‘chip’ in and buy that sweet dog and send it to unohoo?
This is better anyway:) Mine is “petite” 🙂
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/03/21/sadie/
I must say, you have a beautiful looking dog, looks a bit temperamental though, almost bordering on arrogant.
Regal! Love Sadie!
Even though I’m deathly afraid of dogs, that is a beautiful dog.
Good Morning, Everyone 🙂
I call it Southern Strategy without the dogwhistles…but, whatever lfloats your boat. It’s still CLINGING TO THE WHITENESS.
Somebody you could have a beer with? Look how THAT turned out! Lazy man’s thinking process. Not good enough for the world we live in….
SMILE SOME MORE:)
Do not have food or drink in your mouth…
OMG, that is excruciating!!!!
Seriously:) He doesn’t even believe that…LOOK AT HIM! The Anti Trump…this little pecker is THE reason Trump is popular:) This idiot couldn’t push his way out of a paper bag with a hole in it!
I’m actually amazed at how pitiful he has been, I wasn’t expecting much from him but I really didn’t think he’d be this awful. Useless worm.
Agreed. He’s more than pathetic. Useless worm.
Hold on for one second……..I’m getting word now……..stand by………ok…….got it…….that’s not funny.
not even a golf clap?
this from a clown who is getting whupped by a buffoon on a daily basis.
Good Morning Chips and TOD.
ALL I HAVE TO SAY TO THIS IS………..OPEN WIDE!
Good Morning Everyone!
An early look at the President’s schedule for this week:
http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/7/71/1155801/obama-guidance-press-schedule-dec-5-6-2015-kennedy-center-honors
Gooooooood morning and thank you, Dudette!
Presuming he won’t be able to go to this now?
7:15 PM: THE PRESIDENT and FIRST LADY attend the Kennedy Center Honors, Kennedy Center
NOT UNLESS THERE ARE 2 OF HIM!
Greetings My Queen! It appears not – the update on the article confirms he won’t be at the Kennedy Center tonight. Hopefully FLOTUS will be there.
However NBC Washington says POTUS will be on hand for the national menorah lighting ceremony at 4pm
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Happy-Hanukkah-Ceremony-Set-to-Celebrate-Holiday-360713851.html
THE NATIONAL MENORAH IS SO BEAUTIFUL..I’LL BE WATCHING….!!!
I would be but be nephew’s recital is at same time today. Enjoy!
HAPPY HANUKKAH FROM MY ABODE TO YOUR ABODES……………………..
Good Morning Everyone!
a funny part at the end of the West Wing Week video => the President asks the Marines (with whom he is taking a photo) about who will cook for Thanksgiving and one answers “McDonalds”
Morning read…
http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/political-animal-a/2015_12/without_a_gun_a_lone_wolf_terr058879.php
G’morning Chips, TOD, lurkers, and congrats Sir Don on #1! 🙂 Happy Sunday everyone!
Chips so sorry to hear of your cold…please rest up and feel better soon. Sending you flowers, hugs, and lots of chicken soup! Hope the Danster is behaving today! 🙂
Aaaaaaah, thank you {{{{{{Hopefruit}}}}}}} 🙂
MAKE SURE YOU DRINK LOTS OF TEA AND HONEY…PRAYERS FOR YOU TO FEEL BETTER SOON!
❤
I WAS GOING TO TRY ANOTHER CHURCH IN THE AREA HERE…BUT AM GOING TO WAIT UNTIL I AM NEAR MY AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH AFTER I MOVE…I DON’T LIKE IT HERE IN THIS AREA AT ALL…SO RACIST..IT DISGUSTS ME!
Columbus Crew vs Portland Timbers today for the MLS Cup today, it should be an interesting match.
people here are excited about the Columbus Crew’s pending match and hoping for a victory;
all the tickets for the match were sold out within the first few hours;
I live near the Crew stadium => Go Crew;
Respectfully, GCL, I have to say from Portland, “Go Timbers!”
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS…AND OF COURSE CONGRESS COULD GIVE A FILL IN THE BLANK!..I LOVE AG LYNCH….GRACE PERSONIFIED…AND I STILL HAVE A HOLE IN MY HEART FOR HOLDER…:)
I’LL BE PUTTING PBO’S ADDRESS TONITE ON MY FB….WE DON’T DESERVE THIS PRESIDENT….HE HAS TRIED ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING TO UNITE THIS COUNTRY…HOWEVER MY FRIENDS……………….’IT IS WRITTEN’ IN GOD’S HOLY BOOK AND HE IS NEVER WRONG………………SO MANY DO NOT LISTEN AND IT IS SAD IN EVERY WAY BECAUSE GOD DOES NOT WANT TO LOSE ANYONE!
PRAYERS UP PLEASE FOR SPACE STATION SUPPLIES…THEY ARE HAVING TROUBLE GETTING THEM THERE AGAIN!
Good morning everyone.
Stayed up late watching movies and woke up early today. Still groggy. One cup of coffee ain’t gonna do it.
Did I post this yet?
AM IN LINE AND WAITNG OVER HERE!
DeNiro!
Wait – this isn’t a certified account. Might be a parody account. Doesn’t say.
THIS IS ANOTHER PACKING DAY FOR ME….MAKING SOME HEADWAY THOUGH AND NOT FEELING SO OVERWHELMED! PRAYING FOR PBO’S ADDRESS THIS EVENING…THOSE OF US WHO CARE ABOUT THE EFFORTS OF THIS PRESIDENT…WILL LISTEN!…OFF TO MY BOXES AND PACKING TAPE…BLESSINGS EVERYONE!
good luck with your packing;
great luck with your new place and in your search for a place to worship
Here we go again with the “Obama musta, Obama shoulda, Obama oughta,” from the likes of none other than Jonathan Alter. After 6+ years in office, PBO doesn’t need idiots like Alter to tell him what to say in a speech. SHEESH!
you get the impression that they are the ones who decided that PBO hold the Oval Office address, rather than it being PBO’s initiative and decision.
there is a way one can make a suggestion to PBO without seeming to pretend that we know better than him and his team
Alter needs to tell it to his corporate media owned friends and owners who perpetuate the demonization of Muslims.
Thank you for that. Always think of President Obama when I read it!
Good morning, TODville!
Afternoon TODobots! Want to note some NPS free days for 2016? See the accompanying link.
If anyone has the courage to announce, from the Oval Office, the diagnosis, it’ll be President Obama
Wishing all of you a good day and evening
Howdy Chips! I’m writing a piece for posting this afternoon as tee-up for @POTUS’ address, so please save me a spot in 2hrs-ish ;o)
Hope everyone is having a blissful Sunday.
I’m soooo looking forward to this!! 🙂
Must Read and Pass Along.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/06/magazine/white-debt.html?src=longreads&_r=1
The word ‘‘privilege,’’ composed of the Latin words for private and law, describes a legal system in which not everyone is equally bound, a system in which the law that makes graffiti a felony does not apply to a white college student. Even as the police spread photos of my handiwork in front of me, I could tell by the way they pronounced ‘‘tagging’’ that it wasn’t a crime invented for me. I was subject less to the law as it was written than I was to the private laws of whiteness. When the laws that bind a community apply differently to different members of the community, as Bettina Bergo and Tracey Nicholls write in their 2015 collection of essays, ‘‘I Don’t See Color,’’ then privilege ‘‘undermines the solidarity of the community.’’ And that, in turn, undermines us all.
Good news.
Jimmy Carter announced that his cancer is gone while teaching a Sunday School class at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, a close friend and member of the church told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. …
http://www.people.com/article/jimmy-carter-liver-cancer-is-gone?xid=rss-topheadlines
Wow. WTG, Jimmy!
great news!
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/12/06/chat-on-133/
To my Chips((((((((((((((((((((( Get Well Soon,Sent with lots of loving hugs))))))))))))))))))))))))HZ
HZ, hugs and prayers for you!!