President Barack Obama waves after delivering a speech at the National Convention Center in Hanoi. He met with civil society leaders including some of the country’s long-harassed critics
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President Barack Obama meets with members of the civil society in Hanoi
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President Barack Obama waves as he boards Air Force One upon his departure from Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi
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President Barack Obama waves as he disembarks from Air Force One at the Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City. He told communist Vietnam that basic human rights would not jeopardise its stability, in an impassioned appeal for the one-party state to abandon authoritarianism
President Barack Obama pays his respects with Abbot of the Jade Emperor Pagoda Thich Minh Thong during a visit to the Jade Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City
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President Barack Obama looks at an exhibit as he tours through the Entrepreneur Demonstrations at DreamPlex in Ho Chi Minh City
The Obama Diary 
Buon giorno, amici!
Come stai, Bill R?
Molto bene, grazie
Thank you Nerdy, for taking time out of your day to keep us posted on PBO!
You’re welcome, MadameSoph!
Congratulations to Bill R and endless thanks to Nerdy for the comprehensive and beautiful post!
Thanks, Judith!
via bj
Awesome Pic…..love how they love our President
Everyone smiles when he’s around. Every.single.one.
yup
Its funny how all of them are looking away from the President.
They’re looking at him through their cell phones because they are taking selfies!! 🙂
Taking a selfie😄
I love that picture, lol, beautiful.
So gifted, so blessed. Thank you, Mr President, for being here for all the world. And thank you, Chipsticks and NerdyWonka for walking beside him!! ❤
🙂
It is so hard to imagine not having the Obamas as our #1 ambassadors to the world. It is impossible to overestimate the good will they have created worldwide.
Look at young Justin Trudeau, gettin’ all political and shit!
GA Don.
Looks like PM Trudeau is enjoying himself in Japan. 🙂
Oh No…,..Luvvie’s done it again…
Another baby post.
Another LYAO, get stomach cramps baby post.
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Whose Precious Giant Newborn is This?
Awesomely Luvvie — May 24, 2016
All babies are precious and beautiful and all that good stuff. Let me state that out the gate. So yesterday, I was scrolling through Facebook when I came upon the picture of a newborn who came out the womb at 15 pounds. FIFTEEN POUNDS. Look:
Jesus be a fence around this baby’s mother’s Love Pocket. May it recover, in His MIGHTY name. I IMMEJATELY started doing kegels upon seeing the picture because I got stressed by proxy. Goodness. I mean.
DESTROYER in every sense of the word!
Dying laughing here…..:D 😀
I made the mistake of clicking the link while getting my treatment. Died laughing! Fortunately, this was a slow day at the infusion center so I didn’t disturb anyone… Sent the link to the nurses and they cracked up also…
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Allllll THANKS to the Legendary NW…for this awesome travelogue of our President….such beautiful pics showing how much others adore our President and how gracious and respectful he is
Thanksssssssssss…just does not seem to be enough…..
but Thank You so very much!
Thank you so very much, PF. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Yes, she will, Pf, and it will be before the polls in California even close. California delegates will be the icing on the cake and the final primary in DC will be the cherry on top. Umm..I think I just mixed cake topping with ice cream. But who cares–it’s all good.
Indeed it is😄
Bernie Sanders rally in Anaheim, CA – http://www.msnbc.com/live-online/watch/coming-up-bernie-sanders-rally-in-anaheim-691779139852
Use this link: http://www.msnbc.com/live-online/watch/live-sanders-campaigns-in-california-691857987737
It pains me always to see Che Sanders of Vermonte leading the young revolutionaries against the Democratic Party.
NCLB, a year from now, people will be saying..Bernie who? He will be a footnote in history, if that.
I hope the Dems in VT remember him well👍
The end of Bernie’s excuses is coming soon.
Bill, Bernie will then say she cheated to get all those people to vote for her because voters couldn’t possibly prefer her to the grumpy old man.
Yeah, we’ve heard it all. His credibility was gone long ago.
Exactly what three previously uncommitted SD’s has decided, now, to support BS? Mind boggling. Of course, HRC picked up 12, so there’s that.
She only needs 78 delegates 57 🙂 …. but of course, as we all know, it was over for #thebern on “Super Tuesday” …. math is math … a lesson many on the left and right clearly failed ….. back to work ….
Great read on racist limpaugh’s decline.
http://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/05/is-rush-limbaugh-in-trouble-talk-radio-213914
Didn’t realize he was still around – thought he’d moved out of the country.
Rush can go,but the right is fill with other disgusting racists bigots, like Alex Jones
Nerdy – wish I could send you a thousand cookies and bouquet after bouquet of flowers and all the sunshine in the world. Thank you for always curating the artifacts of President Obama’s trips so beautifully. WE LOVE YOU BIG.
Awwwww….you’re the BEST, Meta. Thanks so much!
Great share, Meta! That sounded a bit like Jon Favreau narrating.
Yeah, I thought it was him at first.
^5 😀
👊
Oh, my!!
More on the Kalorama neighborhood. Really nice!
http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/kalorama_a_posh_view_from_embassy_row/5497
Exciting!! As long as they are well-protected and safe, I’m good.
Me too! I’m especially happy for Sasha that she gets to finish out high school at her current school. As someone who went to 14 different schools between grades 1-12, it means a lot when you can stay at a school you like, where you have friends and feel a sense of community.
Yikes, Dudette! My parents moved 14 times during my school years, but I somehow managed to keep the school count down to 8 schools attended because I was adamant about not changing high schools, even if that meant a long commute on public transit across Toronto in a couple of cases. I survived, but I don’t really wish it on anybody.
Yeh, Dad retired from the Army while I was in 11th grade, so only two high schools. Sis was lucky and went to same school 10-12th grades. My brother went to 1 elementary school, 1 middle school and 1 high school. Now that’s kinda boring. 😄
😀 When people tell me about how they lived in one home and went to just one or two schools their entire childhood, I just shake my head in disbelief and say “I can’t relate!” And ours wasn’t even a military family, my folks just moved constantly in search of cheaper housing. Sheesh.
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I’M HAPPY FOR THEM…AS LONG AS THEY ARE SAFE!
Me too!
That’s an absolutely beautiful area of DC. I’m sure the property has room for the SS people that former presidents are assigned.
I love that area. I worked on Columbia Road for a few months after I graduated from college. Worked with an early computer……punch cards! Also, there was a famous coffee house at 16th and Columbia…..considered quite subversive in early 1962! That will be a great place for them. I think we will need to take a tour to the area in June…..????
My thoughts exactly, Carolyn.
Kalorama would be fantastic for them – easy for Sasha to get to Sidwell Friends, peaceful for writing their books post-Presidency, ideal for security. I wish them well.
Sounds perfect for them!
Cut him loose.
Oooo Sen. Reid just went hard on Bernie’s behind.
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Hi TODers, hope you’re all doing fine. Looks like I’m in excellent Birthday company with Bob Dylan. 😄😄😄😄
Happy Birthday, zizi:)
gm from my world zizi – may this one be your best birthday ever 🙂 🙂 🙂
Happy Birthday zizi2, wishing a really wonderful day.
Happy Birthday, Zizi!
Happy Birthday zizi!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Zizi! 🙂
Happy Birthday, Zizi2!!
Happy Birthday, Zizi!
Hope you’re having a wonderful Birthday, zizi – wishing you all the best 🙂
Happy Birthday Zizi! Enjoy!
BTW, can’t remember who recommended The Spirit of Villarosa, however, THANK YOU! Received my autographed copy yesterday! LOVE the large, clear type-face! My eyes aren’t as young as they used to be… Now to get well rested enough to read without falling asleep… 😉
Thank you all wonderful TODers. Blessings aplenty ☺️☺️☺️
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Zizi!! I hope your special day is going well and you’re enjoying lots of love and delicious morsels. Cheers!!
Happy Birthday zizi2!!! Hope you have had a wonderful day!!!!
Happy Birthday zizi2. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Hello TOD. Thanks NW & Chips for Your Coverage. 🍸
Congrats, Bill R. for your Au ⭐
Happy Birthday, Zizi2 😉 And many great returns.
https://indiancountry.todaymedianetwork.com/2016/05/19/santa-fe-indian-school-prepares-flotus-visit-164532
indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/05/19/santa-fe-indian-school-prepares-flotus-visit-164532
Here you go:
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/05/19/santa-fe-indian-school-prepares-flotus-visit-164532
Thank you meta. The Native Americans students are looking forward to FLOTUS coming to speak at their graduation.
She will fire them up!
Ah, that is why she did not go to Vietnam and Japan with POTUS. I hope we get to gear her speech.
Hear, not gear. Silly fingers.
Happy Birthday, Zizi!
I join in extending best wishes of health, peace, and good fortune for many years to come.
Happy Birthday, zizi!!!! Hope you have a fine year ahead.
How many Black children were raised by Big Mama and Granddaddy, that don’t turn out to be self-hating sociopaths?
From all accounts, the grandfather was a hard working man who had his own small business.
Spare me about Mama not being around.
I am glad to say that I NEVER supported him.
From the moment I read the account of him going up in front of a group of his White paymasters and deriding his sister for being on welfare, all the while knowing WHY she had to go on welfare…
I KNEW who he was.
Nothing else that he has done has altered my belief in the lack of his character.
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FEATURED, RACE & POLITICS
DEAR BLACK PARENTS: PLEASE LOVE YOUR CHILDREN SO THEY WON’T GROW UP TO BE CLARENCE THOMAS
Damon Young, 5/24/16
Oh please, pretty please black parents LOVE your children.. We don’t anymore Clarence Thomas.
We don’t want or need anymore Clarence Thomas.
‘Kris Jenner U’ Scrubs Its Social Media After Daily Beast Expose
05.23.16 11:35 PM ET
Hours after The Daily Beast published claims by New York state that Jenner’s B-school is the same entity as a shady European diploma mill, Legacy Business School had scrubbed its social feeds.
Kris Jenner’s new business school, Legacy Business School, began scrubbing content from its social media pages on Monday, hours after The Daily Beast reported claims by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that the organization is the rebranded European School of Economics, which had been operating a campus in New York State illegally for years.
The Kardashian mom is the new chairwoman and face of the school, which is based in Trump Tower and costs up to $105,360 per year for a non-degree certificate. Legacy Business School’s Facebook and Instagram pages had been deleted and marked as private respectively on Monday afternoon.
Campaign manager: Trump ‘proud’ to pay ‘lowest tax rate possible’
20 min ago
Corey Lewandowski, campaign manager for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, told CBS News today that the real estate tycoon pays “the lowest possible” amount in federal income taxes, saying that it highlights his business acumen.
“Mr. Trump is proud to pay a lower tax rate, the lowest tax rate possible,” Lewandowski said. “He is going to pay the smallest amount of taxes possible, which I think the American people also understand. Every deduction possible. He fights for every single dollar.”
“That’s the mindset you want to bring to the government.”
Happy Birthday ZIZI 🙂
Dem mocks Trump’s ‘short fingers’ on House floor
May 24, 2016, 01:23 pm
A House Democrat worked in a taunt about the size of Donald Trump’s hands while blasting the presumptive GOP nominee for saying he’d take advantage of the housing market crash.
In a House floor speech on Tuesday, Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) called on the real estate mogul to apologize for comments made in 2007 counseling Trump University students to use the housing bubble as an investment opportunity.
“He rooted for that bubble to burst. Well, the crash in the housing market devastated my hometown of Las Vegas, which was one of the hardest hit in the country,” Titus said, noting that thousands of people in her district lost their homes as a result of the housing bubble’s burst.
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Titus concluded her remarks by taking aim at a sore topic for Trump.
“We say to Mr. Trump: Keep your short fingers out of the Nevada housing market,” she said.
Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.), who was presiding over House floor proceedings, admonished Titus afterward for personally criticizing Trump.
“The chair would remind members to refrain from engaging in personalities toward presumptive nominees for the office of president,” Davis said.
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Did he also admonish the presumptive nominee for engaging in personalities – because that is 100% his campaign strategy
New name should be Elizabeth Warrior:) Grateful
SOON: Bill Clinton Campaigns For His Wife in Espanola, MD – http://abcnews.go.com/Live?stream=1
A significant group of shareholders are seeking to force Exxon Mobil to acknowledge the growing threat from climate change at the company’s AGM on Wednesday.
These investors want the world’s biggest publicly traded oil company to support the goal of a 2C global temperature limit.
Exxon Mobil is also being investigated for potential fraud by withholding information on the role of fossil fuels in driving up temperatures.
The company says that the shareholder resolutions are unnecessary, while the investigations by several states are “politically motivated.”
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One motion asks the company to support the goal of limiting warming to below 2 degrees in line with the Paris climate agreement. Another asks Exxon to disclose how resilient its investments would be if policy measures to restrict warming to 2 degrees were implemented.
This motion has a number of supporters including the Norwegian government’s pension fund, the world’s largest.
It’s being co-sponsored by the Church Commissioners, who manage the Church of England’s investment fund.
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The shareholders’ hopes of success have been boosted by a number of factors, including a growing number of institutional investors Schroders, AXA and Legal and General which have supported the proposal. They are also backed by the largest pension fund in the US, CalPERS.
The world’s leading advisers to proxy voters, ISS and Glass Lewis, have also come out in favour of the resolution on climate risk disclosure. A group of 1,000 academics from leading institutions have written to support the resolutions.
http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-36332076
Hey, it’s not the kenyan usurper. it’s the marketz!!! and the hallowed ‘investors’ speaking.
She forgot “Earn millions while doing it, or after doing it.”
Before his departure….
SOON: Hillary Clinton Holds Campaign Rally in Riverside, CA – http://abcnews.go.com/Live?stream=2
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/05/24/a-presidential-beer/
This is The Hill, but still:
Dems discuss dropping Wasserman Schultz
Democrats on Capitol Hill are discussing whether Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz should step down as Democratic National Committee (DNC) chairwoman before the party’s national convention in July.
Democrats backing likely presidential nominee Hillary Clinton worry Wasserman Schultz has become too divisive a figure to unify the party in 2016, which they say is crucial to defeating presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump in November.
Wasserman Schultz has had an increasingly acrimonious relationship with the party’s other presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, and his supporters, who argue she has tilted the scales in Clinton’s favor.
“There have been a lot of meetings over the past 48 hours about what color plate do we deliver Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s head on,” said one pro-Clinton Democratic senator.
More here: http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/281147-dems-discuss-dropping-wasserman-schultz
BTW, most Dems are sticking up for her.
It’s the Hill meta – just wanting to make trouble for the democrats – it’s what they do. This is not the time for changing ship – it it was the GOP would have got rid of their anagram.
Running way behind, but wanted to thank Nerdy Wonka for the fabulous photos and links to POTUS speeches. You are the absolute best at providing full coverage of his trips to other countries.
And a very happy birthday to Zizi, too.