President Barack Obama speaks during a SelectUSA Summit June in Washington, DC. The Summit is the highest-profile event that promotes foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. It provides an unparalleled opportunity to bring together companies from all over the world, economic development organizations from every corner of the nation, others working to facilitate investment in the United States, and high-level government officials. Participants can find the practical tools, information and connections they need to move investments forward.
This is somewhat petty but can someone please explain to me WHY BS still needs secret service protection at this point? Other than for his ego, of course. I know he remains a “presidential candidate” but he is free to decline it at any time. So these men and women are sitting outside his house while the service overall is short staffed.
I am so angry with this Congress that I am speechless. I truly hope that Trump stays in the race and it is a landslide of epic proportions for the Dems in November. I have had it with these Republicans.
I saw Bernie Sanders entering the Senate to vote today in a Rachel Maddow clip. Jane was by his side. No other spouse was with the Senators enroute to vote. What is that all about? It almost seems like the wife protecting her husband from anyone finding out their thinking is no longer clear.
Nah – she likes the limelight – little bit of fame & she has to be dragged spluttering back to wherever she came from. I am usually positive towards politician’s spouses who like to be with their partner at the Capital (whether it be in the US or Oz) – but this one just wants the limelight.
Saw previous posts on my commute from work. I would just like to drop this in for Dearest Chips. Sending all that’s good in the Universe for you and Mama Chips. The varying emotions might not be in sync, but you are where you’re supposed to be right now, giving comfort to your Mum, holding hands & hearts, and knowing that you’re so loved. Everything will be alright, all will align. The only heartfelt word I can express right now is: Bless! With love & affection. xoxox
Seems like a good time to repost this, a short YouTube that perfectly illustrates why our gun laws need to change.
Imagine if the shooter at the Pulse nightclub had this gun instead? Those of you on Twitter and FB, etc. please share:
Always have been…the question is NOT the Dems…the question is the Republicans that are totally bought and paid for by the NRA….they have no morals about this, no principles…THEY WANT THE $$$$$!!!
It is pitiful, but I expect nothing better from the Republicans. They don’t care about anything but what the NRA says, many more people can die, they don’t care.
This is closer to GGail and Tally than me, and THANKFULLY it’s NOT windy — hotter than heck outside, my (cheap) digital thermometer now reads 109.5, and I’m about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
Eeek! One of these is very close to me! Our area is not super smokey yet and not evacuating. Just checked the Twitter feed of my local FD and we are o.k. so far. Texted my neighbor to let her know her kitty is safe and she wrote back that she was on her way home and worried so, thank you, Arapaho, for alerting me! Gonna get the cat carriers out of the garage, just in case!
Heard on @knx1070 radio that the wind is blowing the fire northward, which is a blessing.
Mentioned before (with the menacing photos of the Glendora fire IIRC) that there are two reasons fires in the San Gabriel foothills are so dramatic and hair-raisingly scary.
1) The San Gabriels are big (Mt Baldy is 10K feet), while coastal mountains max out at 2-3000 ft — so just about any SG mountain fire will look dramatic.
2) Unless there are fierce Santa Ana/Sundowner winds blowing, fires don’t rage downslope. Not to say they don’t travel downhill, but they explosively race upslope.
Unless your residence has a great view of the San Gabriel valley from south-facing windows, probably not too much to worry about… for now.
Climate change has made our natural chaparral ecosystem very vulnerable — this is why I am so concerned with the recent “anomaly” weather conditions for the past 5 years or so.
The biggest risks to our area are structures and people in river valleys (LA river pretty much follows the 110 freeway through South LA to San Pedro, San Diego’s Mission Valley is really the San Diego River, etc.) and coastal communities. Our native chaparral will not be able to adapt to extended droughts and fires, and will cede to plants better adapted to desert conditions. This probably won’t happen in my lifetime, but think it might during our grandchildren’s lives.
Actually, based on past precedent (42 & HRC), I expect that the street will remain open. The home is in the embassy row area; in DC, they are used to simultaneously providing security and allowing access to public streets…
Ding! Ding! You folks are sooooooooooo smart! Yup! When I saw the pics online, I knew I had seen the house before; I have friends that live on the street directly behind it! Had a gent who was out for a walk snap a pic with a fuller view…
I am surprised the house is so close to the street. Seems like it might be hard to protect. Glad you helped me put a couple names to faces. I feel like I know all of you from the blog, but could pass you on the street and never know.
I’m numb Mr. “Both SIdes Do It”!! Real journos need to call these guys out, ask the hard questions and keep pushing them to answer for this batcrap crazy! $$$ over people! Is America going to continue to swallow the bs from these RWNJ’s that could care less about the people of this country when it comes to gun violence. They.Care.About.The.NRA MONEY!!! That is all…if you are sick to death of death to Americans…then VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE! THEY WILL NEVER CHANGE,SO CHANGE THEM!
I’m so livid and over this bullshit. These legislators need to be made to be held accountable and voted out of office. We will see how sick people are of these sob’s come November.
I am reposting this from the previous thread as it had too many errors:
I did not want my first comment since our meet up to be like this. I just went back to read older posts and saw Nerdy’s comments on the Early Bird Chat. Dear Chips, blessings and comfort to you. You are loved. Please do take care.
Also, thanks to all for a memorable time on Friday. As I was not able to visit the MLK Memorial with the group I visited on Sunday. What a serene and peaceful atmosphere and surroundings. Thanks everyone who was a part of making the meet up a reality.
So sorry that I didn’t get to spend more time with you. I’m tied up with med appointments everyday this week, however, maybe I can dash up to NY for a day either before or after my holiday guests visit.
The Obama Diary 
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Hey there, Sassy Second!
Hey to you:) !!
It failed? They are so predictable.
https://twitter.com/DaRiverZkind/status/74502662533969920
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Thank you for keeping the blog going for all of us. You are a superstar! 😘
CSPAN: Senate Democrats News Conference on Gun Amendments
http://www.c-span.org/video/?411509-1/democratic-senators-speak-reporters-following-gun-control-votes&live&vod
whatever LEBRON!!!!
This is somewhat petty but can someone please explain to me WHY BS still needs secret service protection at this point? Other than for his ego, of course. I know he remains a “presidential candidate” but he is free to decline it at any time. So these men and women are sitting outside his house while the service overall is short staffed.
I am so angry with this Congress that I am speechless. I truly hope that Trump stays in the race and it is a landslide of epic proportions for the Dems in November. I have had it with these Republicans.
I saw Bernie Sanders entering the Senate to vote today in a Rachel Maddow clip. Jane was by his side. No other spouse was with the Senators enroute to vote. What is that all about? It almost seems like the wife protecting her husband from anyone finding out their thinking is no longer clear.
Nah – she likes the limelight – little bit of fame & she has to be dragged spluttering back to wherever she came from. I am usually positive towards politician’s spouses who like to be with their partner at the Capital (whether it be in the US or Oz) – but this one just wants the limelight.
Saw previous posts on my commute from work. I would just like to drop this in for Dearest Chips. Sending all that’s good in the Universe for you and Mama Chips. The varying emotions might not be in sync, but you are where you’re supposed to be right now, giving comfort to your Mum, holding hands & hearts, and knowing that you’re so loved. Everything will be alright, all will align. The only heartfelt word I can express right now is: Bless! With love & affection. xoxox
Beautiful message for Chips – may I join you in sending her my love and affection, as well.
Seems like a good time to repost this, a short YouTube that perfectly illustrates why our gun laws need to change.
Imagine if the shooter at the Pulse nightclub had this gun instead? Those of you on Twitter and FB, etc. please share:
the usual backstabbers, heitikamp, munchin and tester.
Heitkamp, Manchin and Tester are DINOs.
Always have been…the question is NOT the Dems…the question is the Republicans that are totally bought and paid for by the NRA….they have no morals about this, no principles…THEY WANT THE $$$$$!!!
It is pitiful, but I expect nothing better from the Republicans. They don’t care about anything but what the NRA says, many more people can die, they don’t care.
GA/GE TODville.
Completely off-topic, but if anyone was wondering what LA is like right now…
This is closer to GGail and Tally than me, and THANKFULLY it’s NOT windy — hotter than heck outside, my (cheap) digital thermometer now reads 109.5, and I’m about 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
OMG what happened?! I’ve been hiding inside from the heat all day with windows shut and a/c on.
Eeek! One of these is very close to me! Our area is not super smokey yet and not evacuating. Just checked the Twitter feed of my local FD and we are o.k. so far. Texted my neighbor to let her know her kitty is safe and she wrote back that she was on her way home and worried so, thank you, Arapaho, for alerting me! Gonna get the cat carriers out of the garage, just in case!
GE MS.
Heard on @knx1070 radio that the wind is blowing the fire northward, which is a blessing.
Mentioned before (with the menacing photos of the Glendora fire IIRC) that there are two reasons fires in the San Gabriel foothills are so dramatic and hair-raisingly scary.
1) The San Gabriels are big (Mt Baldy is 10K feet), while coastal mountains max out at 2-3000 ft — so just about any SG mountain fire will look dramatic.
2) Unless there are fierce Santa Ana/Sundowner winds blowing, fires don’t rage downslope. Not to say they don’t travel downhill, but they explosively race upslope.
Unless your residence has a great view of the San Gabriel valley from south-facing windows, probably not too much to worry about… for now.
Climate change has made our natural chaparral ecosystem very vulnerable — this is why I am so concerned with the recent “anomaly” weather conditions for the past 5 years or so.
The biggest risks to our area are structures and people in river valleys (LA river pretty much follows the 110 freeway through South LA to San Pedro, San Diego’s Mission Valley is really the San Diego River, etc.) and coastal communities. Our native chaparral will not be able to adapt to extended droughts and fires, and will cede to plants better adapted to desert conditions. This probably won’t happen in my lifetime, but think it might during our grandchildren’s lives.
😦 End of ecosystems (my college major) rant.
I totally get rants. Engage in them often myself 🙂
My friends closer to the fire are o.k.
It’s still 98°F at 8:22 p.m. PDT here.
The smoke isn’t as bad as I thought it would be, but I had to go outside briefly and now my eyes are stinging like an MFer!
Fire is much closer to GGail, apparently. See next thread…
OMG, what a horrific sight. And 109.5??? ANOTHER reason to vote out the GOP. Stay safe SoCal.
@ABC
Son collapses in tears at funeral of mother who protected him from bullets in Orlando. http://abcn.ws/28K6qSg
Guess where we are?
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trying again…
one mo’ time:
http://tinypic.com/m/jg6zpe/1
FINALLY!
Pretty ladies! Who’s house?
Who’s staying in Washington next year? 😉
Gasp! OMG! That’s it! That’s “The House” isn’t! Oh, I’m so jealous!
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
OMG!! Is that the Obama’s new house???!!! 🙂 🙂
I Me to!!!!
Fabulous trio – interesting place to visit – probably won’t get within a street or two next year
Loving the trip pics – need lots more 🙂
Actually, based on past precedent (42 & HRC), I expect that the street will remain open. The home is in the embassy row area; in DC, they are used to simultaneously providing security and allowing access to public streets…
Ding! Ding! You folks are sooooooooooo smart! Yup! When I saw the pics online, I knew I had seen the house before; I have friends that live on the street directly behind it! Had a gent who was out for a walk snap a pic with a fuller view…
Beautiful! The house AND the TOD ladies!
meanies, identify yourselves.
prettyfoot>>> in the red dress…smilin
I’m in the blue shell and white pants…
aaand ….
As some folks don’t like to be named in an open forum, I’ll let them out themselves…
fair enough.
GE Alycee.
How exciting for everyone! Glad you got the photos and shared with us!
Thrilling. 🙂
Beautiful both the house and all of you.
I am surprised the house is so close to the street. Seems like it might be hard to protect. Glad you helped me put a couple names to faces. I feel like I know all of you from the blog, but could pass you on the street and never know.
They’ll be able to protect it; plus, we’ll keep the first family “prayed up!”
I’m numb Mr. “Both SIdes Do It”!! Real journos need to call these guys out, ask the hard questions and keep pushing them to answer for this batcrap crazy! $$$ over people! Is America going to continue to swallow the bs from these RWNJ’s that could care less about the people of this country when it comes to gun violence. They.Care.About.The.NRA MONEY!!! That is all…if you are sick to death of death to Americans…then VOTE THEM OUT OF OFFICE! THEY WILL NEVER CHANGE,SO CHANGE THEM!
THIS!!!!!!
I’m so livid and over this bullshit. These legislators need to be made to be held accountable and voted out of office. We will see how sick people are of these sob’s come November.
How about “”we will try again and will keep on trying till it passes”, effing Bill?
The NRA Wins because the GOP Senators know that citizens will not come out to vote them out…will we prove them wrong
I am reposting this from the previous thread as it had too many errors:
I did not want my first comment since our meet up to be like this. I just went back to read older posts and saw Nerdy’s comments on the Early Bird Chat. Dear Chips, blessings and comfort to you. You are loved. Please do take care.
Also, thanks to all for a memorable time on Friday. As I was not able to visit the MLK Memorial with the group I visited on Sunday. What a serene and peaceful atmosphere and surroundings. Thanks everyone who was a part of making the meet up a reality.
It was a pleasure meeting you Marcia. The MLK Memorial is a lovely place. I’m so glad you were able to experience it.
yes it was Joy…i just wanted to sit there and soak it all in…his words etched in the stone walls….the amazing sculpture…it was truly amazing
It was so nice meeting you, Marcia. I’m glad you had a chance to see the MLK Memorial.
So sorry that I didn’t get to spend more time with you. I’m tied up with med appointments everyday this week, however, maybe I can dash up to NY for a day either before or after my holiday guests visit.
Joy, we were so glad you were able to join us on Friday. Maybe our next meetup will be in Barbados. You will be hearing from all of us.
D
@Delo_Taylor
“Stand Your Ground” defense denied to black man who defended his wife against mob of drunken white men. #IntelGroup
Of course. I just have no words.
That’s is the spirit, Chris. Keep at it.
On the day even supremes indicated they are against loony 2nd amendment, the rethugs vote for it.
LIVE NOW: Indian Prime Minister Modi Leads Mass Yoga Demonstration in Honor of World Yoga Day – http://abcnews.go.com/Live?stream=1
China builds world’s most powerful computer.
http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36575947
meanwhile, rethugs keep burning it all to the ground.
LUVVIE!!
Luvvie and I have the same hair:) I wish Oprah would anoint me too:)
MEDIA ALERT:
New series – Greenleaf – on OWN, beginning tomorrow, 6/21/2016 at 10 pm EST.
More episodes: Wednesday, 6/22/2016, 9 pm and 10 pm EST
For reminders, here are a few videos:
Tiny House Hunters – tiny tower homes?
huh?
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/06/20/chat-away-835/
Ten TOD’rs visited The Frederick Douglass House:
Steve King, the arch racist, would probably be more comfortable in KKK robes.