So MHP has left her show, let the purge begin. The black psyche no longer interest them, and now that President Obama is almost near the end of his run, our opinions will be relegated to the same place as before we had a black President. The greatest thing that President Obama has done for black people was to give us a glimpse of what can be done when we all move in one direction. As a student of history what interested me the most about President Obama were not his accomplishments, but what he did for the black psyche. He straightened our backs a little more, he stiffened our spines a little more, and he made us believe that the impossible was possible. He turned the extraordinary into the ordinary and he has vanquished all the boogiemen, it is now up to us.
“As a student of history what interested me the most about President Obama were not his accomplishments, but what he did for the black psyche. He strengthened our backs a little more, he stiffened our spines a little more, and he made us believe that the impossible was possible….”
Thank you so much, Don, for your insightful comment.
“We ask ourselves, “who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won’t feel insecure around you.”
BTW, no way there’s any comparison between their two RWNJ goofballs and our Teddy Kennedy and President Obama. Chuck, as previously mentioned, is an idiot. I’d tell him that, but he blocked me several years back, which I wear like a badge of honor.
He’s nuts, JO’B. Anybody who could mention Christie and Ted Kennedy in the same breath and think they’re equivalent is not operating with a full deck or has lived his life on another planet. Christie is a failure as a governor, a candidate and a human being. Nothing he says and no one he endorses matters. Ted Kennedy–a liberal icon and the lion of the Senate–was connecting then candidate Barack Obama to the legacy of his beloved brother. That was an historic moment–a literal passing of the torch. Nothing could ever compare to it.
This is pure B.S. from Chuckie Todd, Christie is no way in the same league as Ted Kennedy. People on both side respected Ted Kennedy. The same can not be said about Chris Christie. Just more Chuckie B.S.
This might be the stupidest tweet I’ve ever had the displeasure of reading. This son of a bitch doesn’t understand history nor symbolism, to actual mention Trump and that walking tube-steak Christie in the same sentence with Ted Kennedy does a disservice to his memory. Chuck Todd is depressingly stupid, he is an idiot’s delight.
^^^ THIS! But if you had the opportunity to tell that to Chuck Todd directly, he’d go “Huh? What?” Not sure WHO in hell gave him any of his jobs or lets him keep his current one, just he or she is dumber than Chuck.
Hahahaha – do these guys ever read the stupid they say. Christie is looking for a job – Teddy was working for the American people.
Cannot believe that these pundits are paid for being so stupid.
Spare a thought for the Ireesh – general election today, looks like there’ll be no decisive result, so they’ll have to do it all over again. Granted, the campaign only lasted three weeks as opposed to, oh, three years.
The advantage of limey system of governance is that the election dates aren’t etched in stone. The ruling govt can call for elections any time. Or if the governing party/coalition loses the parliament majority, the elections are called.
And all the governments in Oz are trying to change this & turn us into little USA. One state has done it. Our state has a referendum – all the politicians – except for a looney RW group are in favor. We just got the paper discussions. YES vote is in 25 point – NO vote in 10 point – but of course this was an accident.
The YES discussion is full of homilies “Mrs Smith said she could make holiday plans without worrying about when will be the election” As if she ever considered it!
The NO discussion gives facts – parliament will not be able to have a useful no confidence vote – cause the fools will have to stay for a fixed term.
I like the westminster system – many many positives. I’m voting NO.
I guarantee you, 99ts, it’s because of Bain Capital. In 2012, I followed the money, and Australia was completely RED with Bain Capital Investments. I felt sickened to think Rmoney had bought out the country I love so dearly.
One of our major electronics retailers is closing due to bankruptcy. Bought few years ago by venture capitalists. Gutted and put on the stock exchange – with a prospectus that should never have been believed. Thousands lost their money. No idea when people will wise up to these con men. But Governments approve their actions – sigh
We have this compulsory thing – and still usually less than 90% vote – so there are at least 10% who are too sick, too old, out of the country or whatever. Maybe 5% are the protest no vote.
Ah 99ts, I keep forgetting your compulsory voting – never too sure about that, I suppose there should be a right not to vote too, if none of the candidates on the ballot appeals. But the least you can do is get your lazy ass to the polling station and then spoil your vote!
he is yet another proof how the rw’ers fuck up gobinmenting by inflaming the stupid and lining up with the big corporate interests on the side. He may come back, yes, we have our own religious stupids too, but not with the brute majority he has now.
df, that is a very good article. However, if this is the Robert Kagan from AEI, he’s one of the main neocon architects behind invading Iraq. Just an FYI.
Just as I was reading this, with the replay of Chris Matthews’ show on in the background, the segment with Vicente Fox and Maria B just came on … Wow! That was, I believe, the second time he brought it up in an interview.
One of the things that old school Mexican families highly value is respect. Growing up, you learn respect, and a certain sense of humility is drummed into you. So to have a loud, brash, disrespectful moron like Trump insulting your nation, your people – well, it just doesn’t fly.
Sounds good to me. You could tell he meant every single word of what he said about Trump, on behalf of his country! You saw (and probably posted) VP Biden’s apology, too?
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox on Friday kept up his withering criticism of Donald Trump, saying the GOP front-runner reminds him of Adolf Hitler.
“Today, he’s going to take that nation (U.S.) back to the old days of conflict, war and everything. I mean, he reminds me of Hitler. That’s the way he started speaking,” Fox told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in a phone interview on “Anderson Cooper 360.”
“He has offended Mexico, Mexicans, (and) immigrants.
There was lotsa whining form the middle class in India, with our msm acting as their loud speakers, that how all the candies are corrupt and disappointing and how we should an option to vote nota (none of the above). So our supremes, in their infinite wisdom, mandated such an option a few years back saying if the nota crosses a certain threshold, there must be an reelection in that constituency. And guess what? the nota has been ‘polling’ consistently at less than 1% ever since.
The Obama Diary 
So MHP has left her show, let the purge begin. The black psyche no longer interest them, and now that President Obama is almost near the end of his run, our opinions will be relegated to the same place as before we had a black President. The greatest thing that President Obama has done for black people was to give us a glimpse of what can be done when we all move in one direction. As a student of history what interested me the most about President Obama were not his accomplishments, but what he did for the black psyche. He straightened our backs a little more, he stiffened our spines a little more, and he made us believe that the impossible was possible. He turned the extraordinary into the ordinary and he has vanquished all the boogiemen, it is now up to us.
Stellar comment, Don. We all have to just learn to honor and respect human beings for being human beings…
Phenomenal message there, Don. Bravo.
Coming thru the front door has been nice. I hope folks don’t forget where it is.
Brilliant, Don! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Outstanding message Don!
Like the man said “WE are the change we’ve been looking for!” Gotta keep moving #FORWARD
Beautifully said, Don. I wish PBO himself could read what you’ve written here, especially your last sentence.
Amen Don and not just in The US. He has made a huge difference world wide. Kids all over see him and know that they can be anything they want.
BOOM!
“As a student of history what interested me the most about President Obama were not his accomplishments, but what he did for the black psyche. He strengthened our backs a little more, he stiffened our spines a little more, and he made us believe that the impossible was possible….”
Thank you so much, Don, for your insightful comment.
Don…on point, as usual
“We ask ourselves, “who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that people won’t feel insecure around you.”
Thanks a trazillion Nerdy!!!!
You’re welcome, Chiparoooooo!
ICYMI !!!!
😀 😀 😀
Ima bring this over…
Ima better not have another Moscow mule to celebrate GGail’s birthday! 🙂
The Ladies are in fine form!
http://margaretandhelen.com/2016/02/26/can-someone-please-tell-me-when-exactly-does-the-republican-party-have-to-finally-take-responsibility-for-unleashing-these-lunatics-on-the-american-people/
I read this and loved every word. Wish I could believe that Republicans could ever take responsibility for anything.
Hahahaha! Go ahead and have another DF, it’s required 🍸🍸cheers
Here’s the idiotic embedded tweet from bozo Chuck Todd:
BTW, no way there’s any comparison between their two RWNJ goofballs and our Teddy Kennedy and President Obama. Chuck, as previously mentioned, is an idiot. I’d tell him that, but he blocked me several years back, which I wear like a badge of honor.
I have one of those badges, Jacqueline! My proudest one ever! 🙂
Sister! We scared him off!!!
😎
He’s nuts, JO’B. Anybody who could mention Christie and Ted Kennedy in the same breath and think they’re equivalent is not operating with a full deck or has lived his life on another planet. Christie is a failure as a governor, a candidate and a human being. Nothing he says and no one he endorses matters. Ted Kennedy–a liberal icon and the lion of the Senate–was connecting then candidate Barack Obama to the legacy of his beloved brother. That was an historic moment–a literal passing of the torch. Nothing could ever compare to it.
Reading that last part – gave me chills. What a time that was! So glad we all continue to be part of it!
This is pure B.S. from Chuckie Todd, Christie is no way in the same league as Ted Kennedy. People on both side respected Ted Kennedy. The same can not be said about Chris Christie. Just more Chuckie B.S.
This might be the stupidest tweet I’ve ever had the displeasure of reading. This son of a bitch doesn’t understand history nor symbolism, to actual mention Trump and that walking tube-steak Christie in the same sentence with Ted Kennedy does a disservice to his memory. Chuck Todd is depressingly stupid, he is an idiot’s delight.
^^^ THIS! But if you had the opportunity to tell that to Chuck Todd directly, he’d go “Huh? What?” Not sure WHO in hell gave him any of his jobs or lets him keep his current one, just he or she is dumber than Chuck.
Hahahaha – do these guys ever read the stupid they say. Christie is looking for a job – Teddy was working for the American people.
Cannot believe that these pundits are paid for being so stupid.
goebbels must be kicking himself for being gone too soon.
amk, you’ve just won the internet! I can die now, someone was able to play the “Goebbels card” effectively. AMK! I salute you! LOLOLOL
That caption is probably the most intelligent thing that went on all night.
Now a capitalist marketer is trying to solicit me to buy something online because it’s “Leap Day Weekend.” Uh, no.
My PBS affiliate is not showing the Ray Charles tribute tonight. Maybe they are saving it for the begathon next week.. GGRRRR!
If you have TVOne, the show’s airing there. Thanks to Donna for the heads up!
*begathon*
Hysterical, Judith!
Happy Birthday GGail….Hope you enjoyed your day today. Looking forward to our TOD Birthday Brunch gathering.
Hi jojo!
Its been a lovely day and I’m looking for more fun tomorrow. See you then 😘
Happy Birthday GG. I hope you are having a joyous and wonderful time on your special day. 🎂🎈🎉
Happy birthday ggail – been having a busy day with gbabe. Just a few minutes to check out TOD
Thanks 99ts 😄
In the words of the late, great Chef, how are my little crackers doing?
Hanging in there, LL – hope you are too!
I am. I’ve been on a sabbatical from things Internety and political. Basically, wake me up after Tuesday.
Spare a thought for the Ireesh – general election today, looks like there’ll be no decisive result, so they’ll have to do it all over again. Granted, the campaign only lasted three weeks as opposed to, oh, three years.
Three weeks!!! The Irish are truly blessed or brilliant or both. Whoever came up with the idea of limited election campaigning should be canonized.
In fairness though Jackie, I think those three weeks felt like three years for the Ireesh 🙂
I see that 66% ireeesh turned out. Good for you.
The advantage of limey system of governance is that the election dates aren’t etched in stone. The ruling govt can call for elections any time. Or if the governing party/coalition loses the parliament majority, the elections are called.
And all the governments in Oz are trying to change this & turn us into little USA. One state has done it. Our state has a referendum – all the politicians – except for a looney RW group are in favor. We just got the paper discussions. YES vote is in 25 point – NO vote in 10 point – but of course this was an accident.
The YES discussion is full of homilies “Mrs Smith said she could make holiday plans without worrying about when will be the election” As if she ever considered it!
The NO discussion gives facts – parliament will not be able to have a useful no confidence vote – cause the fools will have to stay for a fixed term.
I like the westminster system – many many positives. I’m voting NO.
Me too. With all the ugly warts, the limey system is better.
I guarantee you, 99ts, it’s because of Bain Capital. In 2012, I followed the money, and Australia was completely RED with Bain Capital Investments. I felt sickened to think Rmoney had bought out the country I love so dearly.
One of our major electronics retailers is closing due to bankruptcy. Bought few years ago by venture capitalists. Gutted and put on the stock exchange – with a prospectus that should never have been believed. Thousands lost their money. No idea when people will wise up to these con men. But Governments approve their actions – sigh
It’s kinda crap, though, when 66% seems good.
66% is not something to sneeze at.
I know, but it’s still crap that …… gets calculator out …. 34% sat on their asses. Hugely important election, and a third don’t bother.
We have this compulsory thing – and still usually less than 90% vote – so there are at least 10% who are too sick, too old, out of the country or whatever. Maybe 5% are the protest no vote.
Ah 99ts, I keep forgetting your compulsory voting – never too sure about that, I suppose there should be a right not to vote too, if none of the candidates on the ballot appeals. But the least you can do is get your lazy ass to the polling station and then spoil your vote!
But the least you can do is get your lazy ass to the polling station and then spoil your vote
Which I have only ever done once – and I regretted it. One party is ALWAYS better than the other.
Exactly. When I first started voting I used to stomp my feet in annoyance because none of the candidates was perfect – and then I grew up 🙂
How’s Modi gonna do next election time? Been reading Financial Times and they’ve had several stories on his shambolic gov.
he is yet another proof how the rw’ers fuck up gobinmenting by inflaming the stupid and lining up with the big corporate interests on the side. He may come back, yes, we have our own religious stupids too, but not with the brute majority he has now.
gujju hater
fyi, my niece married a gujju just coupla months back. #casteist
the slow walk back begins 😀
Move to the center, oh please, if you consider giving someone the finger as opposed to telling them to “fuck off” then yes, he’s moving to the center.
that’s the point of that analogy.
What the flying fuck is with this moron? This is “Presidential???” I don’t think so. Looks like what I imagine a WWF match to be like..
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/article/45658_At_Oklahoma_Rally_Donald_Trump_Walks_Over_and_Menaces_a_Protester#rss
LOVE when POTUS just goes with it!!
As my Dad says “It got good to him!” 😀
That’s it!
Oh Lord Dudette, that is the first thing that crossed my mind when I looked at that picture – “it musta got good to him” ROFLMBAO!!!!!
LOL!
Hey Dudette, I love your Dads comment “It got good to him!” It takes whole lot of energy to hold back Vs just let it go. 🙂
Fo’ sho’! 😀
“When the getting is good.”
Yep, that there is some black, soul train black, Link from the Mod Squad black.
Afro pic with the soul fist black
Remember that Jon Fav story in Daily Beast that you guys posted here for me this morning….well, wait a moment:)
http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2016/02/a-rare-convergence-from-two-sides-of.html
Nancy nails it again. Thanks, Df.
df, that is a very good article. However, if this is the Robert Kagan from AEI, he’s one of the main neocon architects behind invading Iraq. Just an FYI.
That was such a rockin’ night. POTUS and FLOTUS had a great time. They have incredible humanity and love for all aspects of life.
LOLzzz!! FTW!!
LOL! 😀
Maybe Christie is angling for a pardon should he get indicted and serves time if Trump becomes President.
Nothing would surprise me! Charles Pierce: “I say Big Chicken gets Attorney General, at least.” Can you imagine??
Damn! Christie looks like a Hoover vacuum in that picture
WOW, former president of Mexico Vicente Fox really WENT OFF on Trump. He was almost busting through the screen.
Did Vicente Fox make a second comment? I heard his first about the wall – guy looked like he was so mad he was going to have a heart attack!
Well, I saw a video – I think it was from today – with Maria Baritoromo and he went on and on and on. He really was freaked out.
Just as I was reading this, with the replay of Chris Matthews’ show on in the background, the segment with Vicente Fox and Maria B just came on … Wow! That was, I believe, the second time he brought it up in an interview.
One of the things that old school Mexican families highly value is respect. Growing up, you learn respect, and a certain sense of humility is drummed into you. So to have a loud, brash, disrespectful moron like Trump insulting your nation, your people – well, it just doesn’t fly.
Sounds good to me. You could tell he meant every single word of what he said about Trump, on behalf of his country! You saw (and probably posted) VP Biden’s apology, too?
Yes! I’m angry that our VP Joe is put in the position of having to apologize. UGH
I am, too, big time. But his dignified apology at least shows how diplomatic relations SHOULD be handled, in a civilized world (minus all RWNJs).
Apparently, it was the second time in two days. Here’s a story about it …
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/26/politics/vicente-fox-donald-trump-wall-expletive/
This is it:
Sorry – hadn’t seen this!
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox on Friday kept up his withering criticism of Donald Trump, saying the GOP front-runner reminds him of Adolf Hitler.
“Today, he’s going to take that nation (U.S.) back to the old days of conflict, war and everything. I mean, he reminds me of Hitler. That’s the way he started speaking,” Fox told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in a phone interview on “Anderson Cooper 360.”
“He has offended Mexico, Mexicans, (and) immigrants.
I can imagine this is going on all over the world. It’s a horrible shame.
Dow Chemical agreed to settle a class action lawsuit after determining the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia made victory less likely.
The company agreed to pay $835m (£602m) – less than the $1.06bn a court in Kansas ordered it to pay in 2013.
Dow was hoping the Supreme Court would overturn the ruling, but the death of Justice Scalia left it evenly spilt between conservatives and liberals.
A split decision in the Supreme Court reverts to the lower court’s ruling.
In a statement Dow said it settled because of the “increased likelihood for unfavourable outcomes”.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-35673997
such a blatant admission of how scalia was their own corporate tool and yet the wingnutz worship that corrupt punk.
Scalia breaking balls from the grave.
That is such a telling statement about Scalia. Wow!
Industry loved Scalia – now the US environment can have more hope for the future
Consumers as well. Scalia repeatedly tried to limit the use of class actions.
Another ’10’ for New York Daily News.
Stupidity alone is not the problem, but when you mix it with arrogance then it becomes a problem.
They are so full of hate – they would sell their country if it stopped PBO from passing a law.
ON MY FB…I AM SUCH A BAD GIRL TODAY..HEEE-HEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Fish, garlic, tomato sauce… Hmmm I am hungry nowl
Nice to see you, LL.
There was lotsa whining form the middle class in India, with our msm acting as their loud speakers, that how all the candies are corrupt and disappointing and how we should an option to vote nota (none of the above). So our supremes, in their infinite wisdom, mandated such an option a few years back saying if the nota crosses a certain threshold, there must be an reelection in that constituency. And guess what? the nota has been ‘polling’ consistently at less than 1% ever since.
Chat on
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/02/26/chat-on-161/
from gopolitico
and from the same fucking front page too.
No way!!!!!!!!!
yes way.
http://www.politico.com/
Thank you, kind sir!