2:30 EDT: President Obama Speaks at the National Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit, Atlanta
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I love my President!
Hey, TOD. Sunny. It will get to 62F today.
Thanks, Chips, NW, LL, LP, Amk, Azizi, etc for keeping TOD a Safe Place.
Congrats to all the Au ⭐ winners since last Evening.
So is CNN going to cover this now that Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the Moderator.
I remember when he turned down the Doctor-in-chief post.
I just wish that this kind of help and attitude had been extended to A-As when the crack epidemic decimated lives and communities. The so-called “crack babies” are adults now and for many the suffering continues. While everyone should get help when they needed, especially our young people, I cannot help but feel a little bitter that nothing is considered a problem in this country until it hits middle income white kids.
BINGO!
Yep!
So true, CEB!
GM CEB.
You’re absolutely right that our MSM has a severe case of #Romnesia and fail to scratch the surface of current news, so forget about reminding their audience of anything that happened in the past.
I coined an acronym WSSQ (white supremacy status quo) that sherijr and I discussed awhile ago (perhaps a better acronym would be WPSQ [white power status quo]) — and MSM’s style guide requires that all reports reflect white as the default POV.
If it’s any consolation, here’s a tweet from a Canadian reporter (Washington correspondent for the Toronto Star) who can see the bleeding obvious that US MSM dare not speak:
Of course, I’m still on the last page…….
I actually saw Sarandon yesterday on All In, and I was blown away at how full-blown delusional she is. Just WOW.
Jumping subjects:
But Jurgen’s gonna make the USMNT a world powerhouse!!
Bringing my comment for LL over…
LL,
Welcome back and thank you for this post!
As I spoke about in a previous comment, I have a friend whose parents fled Castro’s Cuba and have a story very similar to that of your parents.
Back when they lived in Cuba, my friend’s parents, like yours, despised Batista and were originally supporters of change that Castro promised. After Batista was toppled and the revolution took over, they began to realize that what he promised and what was happening afterwards were very different.
Her dad had a little neighborhood grocery store – nothing fancy. One morning he went to open his store and the government had taken possession of it. Now, my friend’s dad was willing to cooperate for the good of the new government and the people, but they told him that he couldn’t even work at the store anymore! He was told he was just out of work. His wife was pregnant (with my friend) and so he went to visit his cousin in Mexico, hoping to work and earn enough money to bring his wife out so they could both make it to the US. While he was working to get her out, and even though she was pregnant with my friend at the time, Castro’s government forced her to work in the fields. She got out and they finally both made it here and were able to raise their daughter and live a nice life.
She told me that every time they see something about Bernie Sanders on TV they get so upset that they yell “Communism!” at their television so loud that the neighbors can hear. They, like your parents and many other immigrants have had experience with unicorn promises of “revolution” turning into ugly realities.
By the way, my friend told me she was very impressed by the President’s speech to the Cuban people.
Mother of LL was furious with PBO when he began opening to Cuba. She’s come to acceptance that it’ll probably be for the best. That doesn’t mean she’ll forgive what went before. She won’t gloat for Fidel when he finally dies; neither will she light a candle for him at church.
“She won’t gloat for Fidel when he finally dies; neither will she light a candle for him at church.”
I understand.
He may still be alive, but his time is past:
That was a better outcome today, but Kilns has sold his Newport Beach home, so I get the feeling he’s already had the door pointed out to him.
Congrats MadameSoph 🙂
BRAVO LL!!!!!
Grazie, Bob 🙂
In the DUH!!!! category ….
Hope everyone is having a good day …. bbl ……
#TrustBarack
I stopped watching the Sunday shows YEARS ago because it was, “Meet/Watch/Hear the GOP Sunday shows”. The weak kneed DEMs were only for show. My mom has given them up too since they only bad mouth PBO so she is sleeping-in and gets up to watch church”.
Before getting back to work, a bit of news you won’t find in the American excuse for ‘news’ ….
I have seen this man on MSNBC as a commentator many, many times.
An attorney helping Donald Trump’s embattled campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, fight a battery charge previously resigned from his Justice Department post after allegations surfaced that he bit a dancer at a south Florida strip club.
Kendall Coffey, who was the U.S. attorney in Miami from 1993 to 1996, resigned just one day after being called to Washington to meet with then-U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno, according to the Sun-Sentinel.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/kendall-coffey-corey-lewandowki-stripper-bite
I heard on NPR that states like WA and CO that legalized marijuana are still arresting AA’s for drugs although the drug is now legal.
Sorry, Kirk, we’re all votin’ for Tammy!
The anti government GOPers that have no idea how they will live without the public purse – will be interesting to see them stay well away from the GOP nominee as they attempt to keep their place in the world of NO.
And on a completely different topic – how is your son doing today?
Thanks for asking – he had two successful doctor appointments and is looking forward to his upcoming surgery (date unknown, but will be scheduled soon)!
Good to hear. Despite we “know” all is well it is so nice to have it confirmed.
The whole family is perfect in every way. Don’t get me wrong NO ONE is PERFECT but they whole family has conducted themselves PERFECTLY the whole time while PBO & FLOTUS have been in the WH. NO Scandals except for the made-up ones by the haters.
Amen, amen. We have never had a First Family that has conducted themselves so perfectly during their tenure. JoJo and Alycee, I couldn’t be prouder of them. The only thing I worry about for the girls is the pressure they will be getting when they move away from home. What I know is that both Barack and Michelle have given them a very strong sense of who they are and a strength of soul that will sustain them thru almost anything. That is why they are so hated by the right. Nothing has worked against them. We have been blessed to be a witness to them these years.
I think they are healthy, wonderful girls, thanks to their parents, grandparent, aunties, uncles, etc. I wish them every good thing in life.
THEY HAVE RISEN ABOVE ALL OF THE TAUNTING AND RACIST HATRED…MAY GOD BE WITH THEM…ALWAYS!
“This morning, our beloved wife, mother, matriarch and the exquisite artist, humanitarian and champion of mental health, Anna Patty Duke, closed her eyes, quieted her pain and ascended to a beautiful place,” read a family statement. “We celebrate the infinite love and compassion she shared through her work and throughout her life.”
December 14, 1947 –
March 29, 2016
Walk with God and the Angels, Patty, thank you for the very good work you have done on Earth.
So sorry to hear this, MP. She was a lovely woman and a truly remarkable actress. This is the a beautiful tribute to her from her family. May she rest in peace.
So sorry to hear another Baby Boomer who entertained so many of us in the 50’s & 60’s and well into the 2000’s has left us so young. May she rest in peace and prayers to the family.
GA Nena.
An eloquent video of President Obama during interview with NPR. He’s asked the question, “Why should a person seek the presidency”
HYENAS..ON THE LOOSE WITH YOUR BANK ACCOUNT!
Awaiting the President’s departure. Click here ► ► http://www.11alive.com/news/wxia-breaking-news/94484108
https://twitter.com/davidplouffe/status/714902803563425792
Humanity doesn’t need another revolution.
What it needs is equitable education, adequate nutrition (including drinkable water), shelter & a life long lesson plan in empathy ….
back to work ….
GA Dr. Bob.
How good it would be if this week you discuss how the GOP has been obstructed any progress for the American people.
I DETEST this creep ….
now, back to work ….
Thanks, Bob.
ABSOLUTELY CORRECT BOB!
Does he think that he will be drafted as the presidential nominee for the republican party?? He should be doing his job, authorizing the legislation to let the REAL president deal with ISIS.
if he gets captured…will we have to go get him?
I vote NOPE.
hahaha 😀
THE PLAN=PRESIDENT RYAN!
How the HELL can HE solved any problems in another country when he can’t handle the Teabaggers in congress?
COMING UP: Vice President Joe Biden Delivers Remarks at Women of Courage Awards – http://abcnews.go.com/Live?stream=2
Hmm?
When they sue the National Enquirer, Then I would stop speculating in my Mind 😉
from the link
“Throughout the interview, Tapper made it clear he felt badly that he would have to ask questions likes these to a a colleague and expressed his support for her amid these attacks.”
This is your media – gossip mongers only – but they just have to ask the question. They should be talking to Cruz and Trump about policy but they do so like to blame the women for anything negative about the GOP.
He’s right about that!
DRUG ABUSE HAS NO COLOR……………………IT STRIKES ANYONE..ANYWHERE!
Good afternoon, TODville! Left a comment on last night’s thread just now, thanking everyone for their good thoughts and prayers for my son – he had his two doctor appointments today and all is proceeding well! His “team” will be scheduling his surgery in the upcoming weeks.
Thanks again so much – shared all of your comments with him and he appreciated it. God is good.
So glad to hear the update. Will continue with the prayers and love being sent to you and your family.
Thank you, sweet one!
Thanks!
I second that.
Glad to hear that he will be having his surgery Jacqueline.
Thanks, COS!
{{{JO’B & Steve}}} Good to hear. I saw your comment around noon-ish today and added my virtual support at the time.
Thank you, dahling!
Two of the Greatest men in America and the world…….
I watched Identical Cousins as a Child in the 1970s.
RIP, Patty Duke Austin P
I so loved Patty Duke, we are the same age. I so admired all she went thru and of course I loved her son’s acting. I don’t remember watching that interview. You can’t get thru it without tears flowing. You must watch it. RIP Patty, you were loved.
GE Nena and MTM.
We didn’t have ABC reception when I was growing up (before cable, depended on aerial for reception, and lived on the north side of a hill, San Diego ABC affiliate broadcast from Mexico) and shows I really wanted to see and very rarely saw were The Outer Limits, The Patty Duke and That Girl (Marlo Thomas) — was Beatles-crazy, loved all things Brit.
Patty had a huge influence on girls growing up in the 1960s, but pretty much unknown to those born later.
Sad to hear the news, rest in peace, Patty.
Arapaho, so sorry you missed those wonderful shows. Patty did have a huge influence on all of us a certain age. So loved that she had married Astin. But then so sad to hear about all her problems. The good thing was that people talked about mental illness and that it affected anyone.
So hard on us at this age, so many are gone.
Me, too. I loved that show. She was phenomenal in The Miracle Worker. I was sorry, when I saw the headline that Patty Duke died. May she RIP.
they are about to bear hug each other.. 😀
Look at that face, hey! So cute. I can’t wait for the http://www.thetrumpdiary.com website to log in and check The Donald’s every move. I can’t wait to follow Ivanka, Melania, and the cute sons that will live in the WH. How awesome will that be?
My stepbrother’s mom (who is coming to visit me next week) has lived in Mexico for over 20 years and I know she is very happy there. Plus it is warm. But dang Canada has Justin Trudeau 🙂
NorCal TOD folks – come meet CONG. JOHN LEWIS
On this coming Saturday April 2nd from 5-7 PM in Vallejo my Congressman Mike Thompson is hosting a noodle dinner with Congressman John Lewis as the guest speaker. If anyone in the bay area would like to attend – here are the details.
Join Congressman Mike Thompson at his International Noodle Dinner, Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Mare Island Museum (Building 46, 1100 Railroad Avenue, Vallejo CA) from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
Experience some of Vallejo’s diverse Chinese, Filipino, Italian & Thai cuisine and meet special Guest is Congressman John Lewis, legendary Civil Right Leader and Representative for the 5th District of Georgia.
To reserve a seat contact Mary Jane Bowker at 707.226.8989 – mjbowker@sbcglobal.net (least expensive ticket is $25) its a deal…
If you are going, let me know and we can look for each other and take a NorCal TOD photo.
sounds great..yes please take a pic
the crack is getting wider…
It never really mattered to me if they legalized marijuana or not because the brother on the corner lighting up a joint was still going to get arrested at a higher rate than his white counterpart. If only we had a “crack summit” in the 80’s and 90’s, but no, we didn’t have a crack summit because nobody gave a fuck if a bunch African Americans were losing their souls, but let a few “white folk” get high on some shit and let the motherfucking summits commence. And now motherfuckers are going to get rich opening up weed dispensaries, and by motherfuckers I mean those kids that surf and ride skateboards, because let’s face it, ray-ray and Pookie won’t be allowed to open up a dispensary. Because whatever qualifications and requirements are needed they will be turned down for whatever reason. Am I pissed, fuck yes, for years we have been harassed and jailed for smoking a fucking joint, lives ruined and careers crashed all because of a joint. A joint, an arrest, and a record, rinse and repeat. So I’m glad that the President went to speak today at the summit, and maybe those people can get the help that they need. But damn, we lost an entire generation to crack, families are still trying to recover, grandparents raising kids instead of enjoying their golden years. Sometimes I try my best to have compassion for other people, I really and truly do, but my compassion is tested when I see how my brothers and sisters still have to fight just to get help. I remember one time after school some friends and I were hanging out talking. We were talking about what we were going to do once we graduated. My best friend and I got accepted to college so we knew where were going. But another friend said he was going in “the hole.” Which meant he was going to sell drugs, never mind that his mom was a drug addict and his father was never around. Just imagine you and yours friends talking in high school and one of them said in the future I’m going to sell that very thing that destroyed their family.
Amen, amen, amen.
I understand how you feel Don…
New post
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/03/29/girl-are-you-crazy/