First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama leave the White House and board Marine One
****
President Barack Obama speaks during an interfaith memorial service for the victims of the Dallas police shooting at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas
I think this woman has the smarts and the judgement to be POTUS. She may prefer the Supreme Court. Which ever it is, our nation cannot afford to underutilize her tremendous talent.
I am bringing this over from the last post as I think a little goodness however small help us to keep faith in mankind:
The President spoke about decency and I feel compelled to relate this story my sister told me. One afternoon she was driving across the Throgs Neck Bridge to pick up her son from school and the wind was severe, literally bouncing the car about. She slowed down as much as she could and she said she was so frightened and suddenly a container truck pulled up beside her and drove the entire length of the bridge shielding her from the wind. At the end of the bridge he just moved on. There are still good people out there. She could not see the driver because of the height of the truck.
It’s the *little* stories like these (that don’t get media spotlight) that add up and speak to that goodness within the American populace that PBO always references. While hate-filled people go around looking for and causing trouble and heartache, average people chip in when they see a need.
Yesterday, I published a post on what Black folks will take with us if we decided to make our exit (BLAXIT) from the United States. It was jumped off by Ulysses Burley III at The Salt Collective and basically, we are taking EVERYTHING awesome. Because we created/invented/brought them.
My white readers realized that they will be left with emptiness, and their comments made me howl. Some negotiated, some hit their wall slide, and some insisted we bring them with us. My Asian and Latinx sisters replied too, because they will be on our side: because minority solidarity.
Here are some of the conversations, from my comments and my Awesomely Luvvie Facebook Page.
Melissa: Heavens, I think us white people are down to dried peas and smallpox.
Josh: I’m just a white dude but I will miss most of this too much. Can I come along if I promise to be cool?
Tesha: Josh, because you asked nicely (and because we might need some manual laborers in Onyxica), yes, you may join us. Just know your stay will be subject to periodic reviews and you’ll be rooming with Wayne Brady.
Lauren: You’re going to leave kitten heels aren’t you? Just for spite.
Luvvie: Hell yeah. We want this to hurt.
Carly: I like kitten heels. My beauties, I will barter with you. I am going to create the IBJLC, the International Black-Jewish Lady Coalition, it will make NAFTA look like a joke. Mmmm, you’re gonna want some of this pastrami on rye, Donna Karan knits and polio vaccines. I will trade you some Law for some Jazz. ❤
Jessica: We gotta take the polio vaccine and any other medicinal breakthrough based of the use of HeLa cells. Just saying.
Cynthia: Welp. With that, white society has been annihilated.
I kept my mouth shut when I heard shrub would be speaking alongside PBO at this memorial service, out of respect for the fallen. But honestly, what were they thinking?
I am hoping the BS supporters who will not vote for Hillary vote for a third party candidate. My brother HATES Hillary and will vote for Trump over her. My only chance with him is to try to get him to vote for one of the other candidates. He was a Ron Paul supporter and I spent months finally convincing him to vote both times for BHO. I hate the idea he would just cancel out my vote by voting for Trump.
I believe that a lot of the “Bernieorbust” supporters were Paul supporters. They all flocked to Sanders when Paul dropped out. If you really believe in the policies of Sanders, how could you vote for Trump? A lot of Sanders supporters were “bandwagon” supporters. They just wanted to be in the crowd.
Goodnight, TOD, big hugs all around. Chipsticks, you are loved, well and truly, and we are all here with you, and for you. Blessed Be. Thank you for creating this haven for our sanctuary, and thank you for NerdyWonka, who so selflessly keeps us all afloat each and every day. How many blessings can one family be given? Countless, it seems! Goodnight. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Even at this late date in the so-called campaign, you can bet that there’s nobody near Trump who’s handing him fact sheets on a daily basis. I’m beginning to think the man can’t even read. #Loser
This!!!! He is that dumb kid who always spoke louder in the classroom without really saying anything of substance, and made his teacher feel that he was really smart. He is a bully who swindled his way to the top. I was really surprised to hear Kornacke explain why he probably won’t pick Chris Christie for VP. Apparently, Christie sent someone close to Trump to jail.
Remember that GWB had a severe drinking problem…….then said he was totally free. To me this looks like he had something to drink before he had to speak, what used to be called “Dutch courage.” He is what I believe is considered a dry drunk. Does the money Laura now has really compensate for being married to him?????
I still can hardly believe we actually survived eight years of him. I did it by never listening to him and turning off the TV whenever he came on.
You might be right about all that, carolyn. And I first learned to “save myself” and turn off the TV for the elder Bush, although comparatively speaking he was perhaps the better one. Every time President George H.W. Bush came on the TV, I’d mute the sound. I swear I never heard a word he said.
I wondered about some form of dementia having been through it with two parents. If so, very sad regardless of history and the damage he did to our country. But I wouldn’t be surprised if this is his last public speech.
Yuck. I just “listened in” on a Bernie-bot chat on twitter, surrounding tweets by Nina Turner and Susan Hoedown I Mean Sarandon. Before backing out of that room, last thing I spotted was “maybe Bernie was threatened.” Yeah, that’s it. Threatened. Threatened? Oh lord. How? Take all his new campaign suits and ties away? Oh, wait …
I like some of those parody accounts – the only reason I looked it up was because it actually sounded like something Hillary WOULD write, but I thought I’d doublecheck!
Now that the Senator from Vermont has endorsed HRC, does anybody know when the Dear Leader Nina Turner will do the same? Or, is she leading the contingent voting for Trump?
I can see their heads spinning right now; especially Nina Turner. 🙂 The last time I saw her on TV, she was adamant that Sanders was going all the way to the convention without endorsing. She probably won’t vote because she is very bitter about something.
It’s been sad watching her go up and then down and continuing the pattern. She was a fighter for her state, gaining national prominence. Then she lost an election. Then she became a fighter for Bernie, gaining more national prominence. Then Bernie lost. The only suggestion I’d give her is to learn how to accept the lows if you’re gonna go all in, as well as the highs, and not to grab for every brass ring – because the next one might not be the right answer for you (like I’m somebody to give advice to a politician!!!).
Jacqueline, you give perfect advice. Turner could have eventually won something, if she played her cards right. Her appearances as a spokesperson for BS were hateful. I use to respect her and was rooting for her when she ran for that seat in Ohio.
The Obama Diary 
Bless his heart. He is such a caring man.
May God bless our President!!
Yes, and bless yours Jackie!
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I think this woman has the smarts and the judgement to be POTUS. She may prefer the Supreme Court. Which ever it is, our nation cannot afford to underutilize her tremendous talent.
AG Loretta Lynch is sheer quality, all the way.
Staggering brilliance.
This!!!! I was really impressed with the House Dems today. They ignored the email issue and discussed violence and gun control.
Yes Indeed, Bill R.
I was just thinking the same. She is bright, caring and motivated to do right.
you can see the frustration all over his face….we know how to fix these problems. Do we have the will to do it as a country…
THANK YOU a million times for this round-up on this historic day, NW. President Obama gave his all. If only we would all listen and think.
Cosign!
Thank you, Meta.
President Obama truly is a once in a lifetime kind of president and we are blessed to witness his magnificence.
I am bringing this over from the last post as I think a little goodness however small help us to keep faith in mankind:
The President spoke about decency and I feel compelled to relate this story my sister told me. One afternoon she was driving across the Throgs Neck Bridge to pick up her son from school and the wind was severe, literally bouncing the car about. She slowed down as much as she could and she said she was so frightened and suddenly a container truck pulled up beside her and drove the entire length of the bridge shielding her from the wind. At the end of the bridge he just moved on. There are still good people out there. She could not see the driver because of the height of the truck.
Thank you for sharing this. We do know there are more good people in this world.
Hi Joy, hope all is well with you. 🙂
It’s the *little* stories like these (that don’t get media spotlight) that add up and speak to that goodness within the American populace that PBO always references. While hate-filled people go around looking for and causing trouble and heartache, average people chip in when they see a need.
Luvvie’s at it again:
…………….
My Melanin-Deficient Readers Respond to Negotiate Terms of #BLAXIT
Awesomely Luvvie — July 12, 2016
Yesterday, I published a post on what Black folks will take with us if we decided to make our exit (BLAXIT) from the United States. It was jumped off by Ulysses Burley III at The Salt Collective and basically, we are taking EVERYTHING awesome. Because we created/invented/brought them.
My white readers realized that they will be left with emptiness, and their comments made me howl. Some negotiated, some hit their wall slide, and some insisted we bring them with us. My Asian and Latinx sisters replied too, because they will be on our side: because minority solidarity.
Here are some of the conversations, from my comments and my Awesomely Luvvie Facebook Page.
Melissa: Heavens, I think us white people are down to dried peas and smallpox.
Josh: I’m just a white dude but I will miss most of this too much. Can I come along if I promise to be cool?
Tesha: Josh, because you asked nicely (and because we might need some manual laborers in Onyxica), yes, you may join us. Just know your stay will be subject to periodic reviews and you’ll be rooming with Wayne Brady.
Lauren: You’re going to leave kitten heels aren’t you? Just for spite.
Luvvie: Hell yeah. We want this to hurt.
Carly: I like kitten heels. My beauties, I will barter with you. I am going to create the IBJLC, the International Black-Jewish Lady Coalition, it will make NAFTA look like a joke. Mmmm, you’re gonna want some of this pastrami on rye, Donna Karan knits and polio vaccines. I will trade you some Law for some Jazz. ❤
Jessica: We gotta take the polio vaccine and any other medicinal breakthrough based of the use of HeLa cells. Just saying.
Cynthia: Welp. With that, white society has been annihilated.
All 3 articles starting with the original guy’s list through to these responses to Luvvie have had me HOWLING and CACKLING til my guts hurt! 😂😂😂😂😂
Okay, ew! 😖
if you gonna trot out effing geraldo as your character witness, then yer truly fu..ked.
Seriously.
I kept my mouth shut when I heard shrub would be speaking alongside PBO at this memorial service, out of respect for the fallen. But honestly, what were they thinking?
LOL!
LOL. Good one.
well, that escalated in double quick time.
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/07/jill-stein-no-bernie-sanders-endorsement-225417
both deaebeat donnie dreck and the loony left jill torching bs the minute he ‘endorsed’ unohoo.
yet another proof, the loony left is just the other side of the teabaggers bitcoin.
Tis truth you speak
I am hoping the BS supporters who will not vote for Hillary vote for a third party candidate. My brother HATES Hillary and will vote for Trump over her. My only chance with him is to try to get him to vote for one of the other candidates. He was a Ron Paul supporter and I spent months finally convincing him to vote both times for BHO. I hate the idea he would just cancel out my vote by voting for Trump.
I believe that a lot of the “Bernieorbust” supporters were Paul supporters. They all flocked to Sanders when Paul dropped out. If you really believe in the policies of Sanders, how could you vote for Trump? A lot of Sanders supporters were “bandwagon” supporters. They just wanted to be in the crowd.
Ha! Love it!
We need the House
Bing Bang Boom!
Perfect. Look at that redenculous wall of blue posse behind her.
Oh yeh, we need to work on this
OT, but very interesting and exciting: http://www.ozy.com/rising-stars/this-millennial-might-be-the-new-einstein/
link is broken
Gotcha covered
http://www.ozy.com/rising-stars/this-millennial-might-be-the-new-einstein/65094
Thank you Dudette
Only 19
Keith Unleashed. Such fun.
Yep!
Goodnight, TOD, big hugs all around. Chipsticks, you are loved, well and truly, and we are all here with you, and for you. Blessed Be. Thank you for creating this haven for our sanctuary, and thank you for NerdyWonka, who so selflessly keeps us all afloat each and every day. How many blessings can one family be given? Countless, it seems! Goodnight. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
This ^^^, We miss you Chips; We thank NW with all our hearts for being here for us and for you.
We love you and miss you Chips! 😘
Even at this late date in the so-called campaign, you can bet that there’s nobody near Trump who’s handing him fact sheets on a daily basis. I’m beginning to think the man can’t even read. #Loser
This!!!! He is that dumb kid who always spoke louder in the classroom without really saying anything of substance, and made his teacher feel that he was really smart. He is a bully who swindled his way to the top. I was really surprised to hear Kornacke explain why he probably won’t pick Chris Christie for VP. Apparently, Christie sent someone close to Trump to jail.
I think it was Trump’s son-in-law’s father he sent to jail. They all pretend they’re “cool” about it. We shall see.
Go ahead and speak the truth, J’OB!
He’s playing to his ignorant, racist base. That’s what they want to hear, and neither he nor they are interested in fact-checking.
This!
West Coasters: Inside the White House special is on now on PBS.
Good Night, Chips Chica. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ May you have a restful night's sleep.
Thank you NerdyW for your continued uplift of the TOD village. I do so love the pics you've gathered to share with us. 😀
G'Night TODobots; it's always good to listen to the president's comment along with you!
I co-sign all of that, VC. And Good Night to you!
G’night VC!
I finally got over to see Sis and Nephew. Gave him Theo’s sheet music. He was blown away! He sends heartfelt thanks!
I loved the absolute joy on his face! I send heartfelt thanks too! 😘😘😘
Thank you, VC.
Amen!
Remember that GWB had a severe drinking problem…….then said he was totally free. To me this looks like he had something to drink before he had to speak, what used to be called “Dutch courage.” He is what I believe is considered a dry drunk. Does the money Laura now has really compensate for being married to him?????
I still can hardly believe we actually survived eight years of him. I did it by never listening to him and turning off the TV whenever he came on.
You might be right about all that, carolyn. And I first learned to “save myself” and turn off the TV for the elder Bush, although comparatively speaking he was perhaps the better one. Every time President George H.W. Bush came on the TV, I’d mute the sound. I swear I never heard a word he said.
I wondered about some form of dementia having been through it with two parents. If so, very sad regardless of history and the damage he did to our country. But I wouldn’t be surprised if this is his last public speech.
effing charlatans. every last one of them.
Exactly!
He is simply The Best of men
Yuck. I just “listened in” on a Bernie-bot chat on twitter, surrounding tweets by Nina Turner and Susan Hoedown I Mean Sarandon. Before backing out of that room, last thing I spotted was “maybe Bernie was threatened.” Yeah, that’s it. Threatened. Threatened? Oh lord. How? Take all his new campaign suits and ties away? Oh, wait …
LOL!
That was funny, but that “Hllary” account accuses her of being a rape enabler and liar, etc.
Aggh! I figured parody account but didn’t actually go look. Thanks for the heads up.
I like some of those parody accounts – the only reason I looked it up was because it actually sounded like something Hillary WOULD write, but I thought I’d doublecheck!
Glad you did! Thanks!
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/obama-dallas-attacks-speech,html?_r=0
https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/13/us/politics/obama-dallas-attacks-speech.html?_r=0
I like that hashtag – #whatdoor !!
Good Evening TODVille,
Now that the Senator from Vermont has endorsed HRC, does anybody know when the Dear Leader Nina Turner will do the same? Or, is she leading the contingent voting for Trump?
She and Susan Sarandon are still plotting a revolution, I think. Stay tuned.
I can see their heads spinning right now; especially Nina Turner. 🙂 The last time I saw her on TV, she was adamant that Sanders was going all the way to the convention without endorsing. She probably won’t vote because she is very bitter about something.
It’s been sad watching her go up and then down and continuing the pattern. She was a fighter for her state, gaining national prominence. Then she lost an election. Then she became a fighter for Bernie, gaining more national prominence. Then Bernie lost. The only suggestion I’d give her is to learn how to accept the lows if you’re gonna go all in, as well as the highs, and not to grab for every brass ring – because the next one might not be the right answer for you (like I’m somebody to give advice to a politician!!!).
Jacqueline, you give perfect advice. Turner could have eventually won something, if she played her cards right. Her appearances as a spokesperson for BS were hateful. I use to respect her and was rooting for her when she ran for that seat in Ohio.
I’m with you!
Redux cuz the feels are real
I toldja.
chink temper tantrum
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36774489
I swear I’ve been online, or watching President Obama on the telly, half the day! See you tomorrow, folks. Sweet dreams.
JO’B, just in case you want to share your poem with the woman in the photo:
https://twitter.com/IeshiaEvans
That’s an insult to Forrest Gump.
Yeh you’re right.
Good Night, Good Morning, Good Day!
💔❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Good morning TOD 🙂
Take care everyone …. {{{{{Chips}}}}}
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/07/13/early-bird-chat-791/