“Imagine (President) Obama watching this in his Oval Office with complete heart eyes for his wife when Joe walks in and he pretends he’s like makin laws or sumthing presdentially”
By the way, the commenter’s name is Bella. Hmmm! 😄
Oliver Willis, I know exactly what you are saying. No disrespect to any other First Ladies, but Michelle Obama is Best First Lady in my lifetime. .Let me go get my freak on.
yup…i think it was a fake coup in the sense that Erdogan…had a hand in it behind the scenes…how else could he now legitimately get to do the things he is doing now
Morning all. Back in 2004 when GOP convention goers put tea bags on their hats and bandages on their faces to mock war hero, John Kerry, I thought the Republican Party had sunk as low as it could go. The new levels of depravity and bigotry we’ve seen this year make 2004 seem tame by comparison. Even the stupid 2012 “You Built It” theme and Eastwood’s chair were benign compared to this. I’ve been so repulsed by the raw, rabid hatred at this convention that it’s actually making me sick. It’s as if someone opened the gates of hell and the ugly slime oozed out. It’s frightening to think how many people we pass in the street may actually think like these creatures and approve their behavior. If there has been one human statement or one expression of compassion and empathy (not stolen from Michelle Obama) I’ve yet to hear of it.
Jackie, so well stated. I have not watched any of it, just cannot stomach this kind of hatred. It is beyond the pale, and scares me that a significant portion of the electorate would participate in this. It makes me think there really are TWO countries, one filled with the optimism and hope–while acknowledging problems–exemplified by the First Family we love, and one that is consumed by hatred and bile. I do know which one is mine.
Police officers have problems, why isn’t they angry about the bad cops who make the good cops look bad. Why are you angry at the President or those protesting? The police officers feel that people are against them, well you have something in common with the black community. They feel that police officers are against them.
Couple of dumb questions about conventions
1. What happens during the day? Are there speeches or do folks just mill around plotting events?
2. During the RNC the media is 100% focused on the GOP. Interviews are all to GOPers, video of GOPers, guests are all GOPers etc etc. Do they do the same thing next week – or do they invite republicans to talk about the DNC?
Thanks Linda – 2. was my guess as well. Can’t help showing the bias. I didn’t have a clue about 1. I really don’t see the benefit of 4 days to announce the person that everyone knows has won the nomination – although I expect the dem campaign to talk more about policy and less time hating on the opposition. Nate had some figures showing Hillary was mentioned twice as much as Trump on each day of the convention.
I volunteered at the 2008 DNC and some of the seminars were actually quite good. I got a chance to see and hear FLOTUS and Richard Holbrooke, for example. Lots of partying going on, sponsored activities. It’s also about a bunch of people networking, schmoozing, lining up contacts for future business/influence. The people who staff are very busy with organizing the millions of details that make the whole thing work.
thanks meta – 2008 must have been wonderful to be in the midst of such an amazing happening. Don’t think the RNC of 2016 has much to write home about – not to mention the lack of organising!
It was an absolutely phenomenal experience, one that I’ll never forget. Watching Barack Obama come out and accept the nomination was one of the greatest thrills of my life. Just impossible to describe emotionally and over the top!!
I didn’t follow your election until after the 2008 primaries – but watching PBO at the rally in Missouri (St Louis) was the most amazing thing I saw in the 2008 election. It surpassed the election night celebration in my memory. I can almost imagine how you were at the nomination – just almost, no doubt you had to be there to see it. Thank you for the memories
I still get chills when he says, “with profound gratitude and great humility I accept your nomination for President of the United States”. It’s a moment I will never forget.
Wow meta – just watched it – how amazing – and who else would ever get such a crowd. No dem let alone a GOP wannabe – I saved the link, don’t think I’ve seen it before
I sometimes look at the convention pass – a beautiful photo of PBO as a hologram – and pinch myself! I remember almost losing my hearing due to the screaming. It was a very intense experience.
While #HateFest2016 was underway, truly patriotic Americans were doing their duty for all of us as they confront the incessant horror of the #BushCheneyLegacy …
In fact, in response to the news that Cruz was going to make a speech that did not explicitly endorse him, Trump intentionally chose to escalate the situation by leaking the news to friendly delegations and instructing them to boo Cruz to make this a bigger deal that it otherwise would have been. If Trump’s delegates had not booed and caused a ruckus, but instead had remained silent or applauded at Cruz’s exhortation to vote for down ticket races, everyone today would be talking about Pence and his speech, and the discussion would be about positive things associated with Trump and Pence and how they are going to move forward after the convention to at least possible victory.
But that is not what Trump’s supporters are interested in. They are interested in having a constant object of hatred and scorn, and it’s preferred if the target is a Republican. This is the driving force behind their support for Trump, principles be damned. Trump knows it too, which is why he was perfectly happy to let Ted Cruz go on stage, as long as the signal was clearly sent to his supporters that Ted Cruz is supposed to be the new object of hate.
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark, a prominent Democrat enlisted as a surrogate for President Obama’s campaign, sharply criticized it on Sunday for attacking Mitt Romney’s work at the private equity firm Bain Capital.
“The last point I’ll make is this kind of stuff is nauseating to me on both sides,” Mr. Booker continued. “It’s nauseating to the American public. Enough is enough. Stop attacking private equity.
Yeah. I’m not a Booker T. fan either. The above did it for me. That’s what I call untrustworthy. If she picks him, I’ll live with it but I’d rather have Castro, Vilsack, Perez or Kaine.
Morning everyone…sipping my coffee, threw on a load of laundry….watching KO show us how certifiable DT is….and watching MO with James and Missy:) Lovelovelovelovelovelovelove:) 🙂
Why don’t the Tweets show up for me? Just the words to click on…Is it only me????
“But now that the economy has recovered, now that 20 million additional Americans have health insurance, now that American auto is roaring, now that despite all the monkey wrenches, President Obama is on his way to become one of the most consequential American political figures of all time, the media echo chamber is taking aim one last time, at President Obama’s legacy.”
The Obama Derangement Syndrome: "Left" and Mainstream Media's Common Disease https://t.co/pFjgV8WWke
For all the sturm and drang about President Obama providing al Qaeda or al Qaeda in Iraq with a clear date and time of US withdrawal from Afghanistan or honoring the Bush 43 Administration negotiated date of withdrawal from Iraq; Trump has now given Putin the time window he would need for planning should he decide to engage in further adventures in the former Soviet states of Eastern Europe. President Obama and Secretary Clinton have been accused of leading from behind because they took the time to work through and with partners or assemble coalitions to deal with major international issues such as Iran’s nuclear program or the terrorism and low intensity warfare of the Islamic State. What Trump has done, in his remarks during the debates, on the stump, and in this interview with the NY Times is actually signal that the US will just not lead at all unless Trump feels it is being treated fairly.
He’s a damn mental case. This isn’t about HIM, but the 300 million other Americans!! I hope that he is decimated in November, as well as the rest of the Republican party….let them go off and lick their wounds for generations.
I was going to say let’s pour one out for the VCR and VHS, but you probably did so a long time ago.
Funai Electric, the last remaining producer of VCRs, will throw in the towel by the end of July. Despite selling over 750,000 VCRs last year, the company’s decision to cease production was based on declining sales (you don’t say!) and difficulties sourcing the necessary parts to manufacture the ’80s-defining machine, according to the Nikkei (via Anime News Network).
My 83 yrs old mother had a duo VHS/DVD player that she had for over ten years that just gave out. She just bought a new DVD player under $50 which will only last another 3 to 5yrs. I saw QVC was selling one of these for the last time because Emerson was no longer going to make them.
LIVE: Democrats Denounce Rhetoric of Trump’s Convention
Sens. Cory Booker, Al Franken and DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. to denounce the “divisive rhetoric” surrounding Donald Trump’s Republican Convention. The live stream will begin as soon as the event starts.
This morning Martin Longman made what I think is the first correct interpretation of what happened with Ted Cruz last night. Yes, the Trump campaign had Ted Cruz’s speech in advance. I am sure that they read it. They almost certainly discussed it with Cruz. So how could such a disaster happen with their eyes open?
The answer is that it all happened just like Trump wanted. In wrestling terms Trump lured Cruz on stage and surprised him with a heel turn.
……………………………………….
Consider a few things.
* First, never forget that Trump came to reality TV by way of pro wrestling. He may not be able to business his way out of a paper bag but Trump showed up on the WWE circuit like he was born to be there. He showed a natural talent for syntax of the business, a mix of aggressive bullshit and classic show biz. Nobody had to show Trump how to wrap a room of screaming morons (yes I know, #notallprowrestlingfans) around his stubby fingers. That part came natural. I think I could make the case that a frothing WWE crowd has a lot in common with Republican base voters who constitute his faithful core. I hope I do not need point out that pro wrestling informs just about everything he does in this race. That time he crashed Glenn Beck’s anti-Trump Cruz event? WWE in a nutshell.
* Trump never lets go of a grudge. This one neurosis overrides basically every other consideration Trump ever has, about anything. The man has a fruit fly attention for anything except who bows to Trump and who doesn’t.
The Obama Diary 
GM Nerdy – stay cool up there. We are having our warmest winter on record. T-shirt weather today.
Morning TODers
Morning Darling 99ts!
Morning Nerdy!
Morning Everyone!
Morning lady of the nighttime music
ON MY FB…THE RIGHT WINGERS SHOULD HAVE A RASH BY NOW!
When you think you couldn’t love her anymore… then you do 🙂 !
YES SHE IS! What an antidote to the hatefest at the RNC.
Thank you so much for posting the clip from Carpool Karaoke with FL Michelle Obama. I taped it last night, but I haven’t had a chance to watch it yet.
My favorite comment on YouTube for this video:
“Imagine (President) Obama watching this in his Oval Office with complete heart eyes for his wife when Joe walks in and he pretends he’s like makin laws or sumthing presdentially”
By the way, the commenter’s name is Bella. Hmmm! 😄
Oliver Willis, I know exactly what you are saying. No disrespect to any other First Ladies, but Michelle Obama is Best First Lady in my lifetime. .Let me go get my freak on.
Goooooooood Morning everyone…
are the tweets not showing up for anyone else…. :O
HAHAHAHA,,,now they show… smilin
They been coming and going for me over the past few days. Currently not showing.
Good Morning, Everyone 🙂
Did Pence even speak? Listening to the news on the radio, no mention of him. Only Cruz.
BWA HA HA HA HA HA
On progressive radio, I’m hearing about him as the extremist that he is, but precious little about his performance last night.
GM rikyrah.
You’re right. The only broadcast news I see/hear is radio, and @CBSradioNews this morning made no mention of Pence.
Here’s proof the “generic Republican VP candidate” spoke last night (LOL).
ewwwww
PENCE DID SPEAK BUT TRUMP WILLUSE HIM AS A PUPPET….TRUMP’S FAMILY WILL RUN THE WHITEHOUSE!
“TRUMP’S FAMILY WILL RUN THE WHITEHOUSE!”
no they won’t because Donald Trump will never be POTUS.
Bringing this over because it is so good!
ON MY FB..ON THE FLOOR!
Me, too!
Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs is going to join Black-ish for a multi-episode arc.
Yeah!!
Cool!
Still shaking my head at this! 😡
Video:
http://wsvn.com/news/local/video-shows-moments-before-north-miami-police-shot-unarmed-man/
Say that questlove!
❤
LOL. was this taped after the furst night fiasco?
It was taped before her trip to Liberia, Morocco, Spain.
Honestly, the most magnificent, fun, COOLEST First Lady EVER. EPIC proportions of happiness!!
another saddam qadafi in the making. west better get a handle on tgis.
yup…i think it was a fake coup in the sense that Erdogan…had a hand in it behind the scenes…how else could he now legitimately get to do the things he is doing now
Interesting comment
👏🏾
Morning all. Back in 2004 when GOP convention goers put tea bags on their hats and bandages on their faces to mock war hero, John Kerry, I thought the Republican Party had sunk as low as it could go. The new levels of depravity and bigotry we’ve seen this year make 2004 seem tame by comparison. Even the stupid 2012 “You Built It” theme and Eastwood’s chair were benign compared to this. I’ve been so repulsed by the raw, rabid hatred at this convention that it’s actually making me sick. It’s as if someone opened the gates of hell and the ugly slime oozed out. It’s frightening to think how many people we pass in the street may actually think like these creatures and approve their behavior. If there has been one human statement or one expression of compassion and empathy (not stolen from Michelle Obama) I’ve yet to hear of it.
Let’s hope the hatefest has turned off a bunch of independent voters and wised up some Bernie diehards to vote for Clinton.
Jackie, so well stated. I have not watched any of it, just cannot stomach this kind of hatred. It is beyond the pale, and scares me that a significant portion of the electorate would participate in this. It makes me think there really are TWO countries, one filled with the optimism and hope–while acknowledging problems–exemplified by the First Family we love, and one that is consumed by hatred and bile. I do know which one is mine.
Police officers have problems, why isn’t they angry about the bad cops who make the good cops look bad. Why are you angry at the President or those protesting? The police officers feel that people are against them, well you have something in common with the black community. They feel that police officers are against them.
OMG, I can’t…….
Couple of dumb questions about conventions
1. What happens during the day? Are there speeches or do folks just mill around plotting events?
2. During the RNC the media is 100% focused on the GOP. Interviews are all to GOPers, video of GOPers, guests are all GOPers etc etc. Do they do the same thing next week – or do they invite republicans to talk about the DNC?
1. During the day they hold meetings and seminars that no one shows up to.
2. My guess is that Republicans will out number Dems on the cable shows during the Dem Convention.
Thanks Linda – 2. was my guess as well. Can’t help showing the bias. I didn’t have a clue about 1. I really don’t see the benefit of 4 days to announce the person that everyone knows has won the nomination – although I expect the dem campaign to talk more about policy and less time hating on the opposition. Nate had some figures showing Hillary was mentioned twice as much as Trump on each day of the convention.
I volunteered at the 2008 DNC and some of the seminars were actually quite good. I got a chance to see and hear FLOTUS and Richard Holbrooke, for example. Lots of partying going on, sponsored activities. It’s also about a bunch of people networking, schmoozing, lining up contacts for future business/influence. The people who staff are very busy with organizing the millions of details that make the whole thing work.
thanks meta – 2008 must have been wonderful to be in the midst of such an amazing happening. Don’t think the RNC of 2016 has much to write home about – not to mention the lack of organising!
It was an absolutely phenomenal experience, one that I’ll never forget. Watching Barack Obama come out and accept the nomination was one of the greatest thrills of my life. Just impossible to describe emotionally and over the top!!
I didn’t follow your election until after the 2008 primaries – but watching PBO at the rally in Missouri (St Louis) was the most amazing thing I saw in the 2008 election. It surpassed the election night celebration in my memory. I can almost imagine how you were at the nomination – just almost, no doubt you had to be there to see it. Thank you for the memories
I’ve posted this a few times but it’s always so great to see it:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/08/28/us/politics/20080828_OBAMA_PANO.html?_r=0
Put it on full screen and turn up the volume as high as it will go and you can almost feel it!!
I still get chills when he says, “with profound gratitude and great humility I accept your nomination for President of the United States”. It’s a moment I will never forget.
OMG, YES a trillion times! I was in tears at the moment. Still choke up now.
someone might plagiarize that today – first time I’ve seen it Donna – I’ve never seen such a crowd entranced. The looks on the faces say it all.
Wow meta – just watched it – how amazing – and who else would ever get such a crowd. No dem let alone a GOP wannabe – I saved the link, don’t think I’ve seen it before
It was incredible on tv; can only dream of what you experienced in person!
I sometimes look at the convention pass – a beautiful photo of PBO as a hologram – and pinch myself! I remember almost losing my hearing due to the screaming. It was a very intense experience.
Meta, If you were at FLOTUS’ Women’s Caucus event, we were in the same room; may have even crossed paths and share a smile or word…
OMG!! Too bad we couldn’t have connected. What a hoot!!
Damn that Obama! 😏
Thank you NW & Dudette for the First Lady video. I’m going to work with a YUuuG smile on my face 😘
Don’t always agree with Nate – but this seems to cover it
It beats all of the Housewives reality shows, hands down!
G’morning Nerdy & TOD!! 🙂 Congrats 99ts on #1, and Happy Thursday everyone!
Good morning TOD!!
While #HateFest2016 was underway, truly patriotic Americans were doing their duty for all of us as they confront the incessant horror of the #BushCheneyLegacy …
Take care everyone …. {{{{{{Chips}}}}}} …. bbl ….
Charles Kinsey, a caretaker for an autistic boy, was shot WITH HIS HANDS UP.
go to #CharlesKinsey
on twitter for more info.
What?
Dear God.
Time Mag reporter just asked ” When was the last time Hillary Clinton did an interview ” ????
Why that would be two days ago with Charlie Rose, you know nothing jerk!
They much too busy covering Trump to have any idea as to what Hillary is doing.
The White House Press Briefing is scheduled to begin @ 10:15am.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/press-briefing-press-secretary-josh-earnest-276
Thanks!
I can’t find where to watch it online – any clues?
There’s a link in the tweet to the news station’s website, but I haven’t seen it there yet.
I went for some shuteye – missed it Dudette. Will check now
From Redstate about last night:
Surrogate for Obama Denounces Anti-Romney Ad
Mayor Cory A. Booker of Newark, a prominent Democrat enlisted as a surrogate for President Obama’s campaign, sharply criticized it on Sunday for attacking Mitt Romney’s work at the private equity firm Bain Capital.
“The last point I’ll make is this kind of stuff is nauseating to me on both sides,” Mr. Booker continued. “It’s nauseating to the American public. Enough is enough. Stop attacking private equity.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/21/us/politics/cory-a-booker-criticizes-obamas-bain-ad.html?_r=0
His comments are unforgivable to me….
Yeh if he’s the pick, that will be what people talk about. Berniebot heads will explode too, so there’s that.
Yeah. I’m not a Booker T. fan either. The above did it for me. That’s what I call untrustworthy. If she picks him, I’ll live with it but I’d rather have Castro, Vilsack, Perez or Kaine.
I’d rather have Castro, Vilsack, or Perez.
No Cory Booker
I don’t believe it. And leave Chris Christie to appoint a RW GOP senator??
Really dumb of the Kinsey’s lawyer (last name Napoleon) to say this if he did.
Sorry not a link in the tweet, I went to @NBC6 TL and there was a link in a tweet there.
PLEASE……………………CORY BOOKER…IS AMAZING..NOT KAINE.HE IS LAZY AND DID NOT PERFORM WELL FOR THE DEMS. DURING THE OBAMA RUN!
no no no no no
LOL
so, twitter comes and goes ? like vc?
Mainly goes – via firefox at my place
Morning everyone…sipping my coffee, threw on a load of laundry….watching KO show us how certifiable DT is….and watching MO with James and Missy:) Lovelovelovelovelovelovelove:) 🙂
Why don’t the Tweets show up for me? Just the words to click on…Is it only me????
@NYDailyNews 39 minutes ago
Ted Cruz wants @GOP to remember Trump attacked his wife and his father, so yeah … NO VOTE http://nydn.us/2a1ZxuL
From Reuters…What does this even MEAN??
BREAKING NEWS:Brazil court investigating possible participation of Islamic State, 11 arrested
The Olympics are precarious this year, seems to me
LOL! HRC’s tweet game is on point!
Really good! 🙂
AS OF TODAY..I AM REGISTERED VIA THE BMV………………
“But now that the economy has recovered, now that 20 million additional Americans have health insurance, now that American auto is roaring, now that despite all the monkey wrenches, President Obama is on his way to become one of the most consequential American political figures of all time, the media echo chamber is taking aim one last time, at President Obama’s legacy.”
Good Read. Scary Read.
https://www.balloon-juice.com/2016/07/21/the-gray-zone-under-threat-straining-alliances/
For all the sturm and drang about President Obama providing al Qaeda or al Qaeda in Iraq with a clear date and time of US withdrawal from Afghanistan or honoring the Bush 43 Administration negotiated date of withdrawal from Iraq; Trump has now given Putin the time window he would need for planning should he decide to engage in further adventures in the former Soviet states of Eastern Europe. President Obama and Secretary Clinton have been accused of leading from behind because they took the time to work through and with partners or assemble coalitions to deal with major international issues such as Iran’s nuclear program or the terrorism and low intensity warfare of the Islamic State. What Trump has done, in his remarks during the debates, on the stump, and in this interview with the NY Times is actually signal that the US will just not lead at all unless Trump feels it is being treated fairly.
LIVE NOW: Senator Tim Kaine Holds News Conference in Arlington, Va. – http://abcnews.go.com/Live
http://abcnews.go.com/video/embed?id=15048938ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos
Love love love our Josh
I LOVE THIS MAN..GOTTA’ WEAR SOX WITH PURPOSE..I HAVE MINIONS 2DAY!
Good Morning 😊, Everyone 😆
DOJ is moving to block the sale of Cigna to Anthem and Aetna’s acquisition of Humana.
He’s a damn mental case. This isn’t about HIM, but the 300 million other Americans!! I hope that he is decimated in November, as well as the rest of the Republican party….let them go off and lick their wounds for generations.
I was going to say let’s pour one out for the VCR and VHS, but you probably did so a long time ago.
Funai Electric, the last remaining producer of VCRs, will throw in the towel by the end of July. Despite selling over 750,000 VCRs last year, the company’s decision to cease production was based on declining sales (you don’t say!) and difficulties sourcing the necessary parts to manufacture the ’80s-defining machine, according to the Nikkei (via Anime News Network).
http://mashable.com/2016/07/21/rip-vcr-production/#u.ZREILghSqx
My 83 yrs old mother had a duo VHS/DVD player that she had for over ten years that just gave out. She just bought a new DVD player under $50 which will only last another 3 to 5yrs. I saw QVC was selling one of these for the last time because Emerson was no longer going to make them.
🙂 🙂 THIS….
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LIVE: Democrats Denounce Rhetoric of Trump’s Convention
Sens. Cory Booker, Al Franken and DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will hold a press conference at 11:30 a.m. to denounce the “divisive rhetoric” surrounding Donald Trump’s Republican Convention. The live stream will begin as soon as the event starts.
IMO…If you are outraged about Republicans behavior at their convention…don’t stand up at the podium and make jokes.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/07/21/president-obama-welcomes-the-kansas-city-royals-to-the-white-house/
STREAM IS UP: Pres. Obama Welcomes World Series Champion Kansas City Royals to White House
http://abcnews.go.com/video/embed?id=20969244ABC Breaking News | Latest News Videos
It turned into a ballroom blitz
by Tim F.at10:59 am on July 21, 2016
This morning Martin Longman made what I think is the first correct interpretation of what happened with Ted Cruz last night. Yes, the Trump campaign had Ted Cruz’s speech in advance. I am sure that they read it. They almost certainly discussed it with Cruz. So how could such a disaster happen with their eyes open?
The answer is that it all happened just like Trump wanted. In wrestling terms Trump lured Cruz on stage and surprised him with a heel turn.
……………………………………….
Consider a few things.
* First, never forget that Trump came to reality TV by way of pro wrestling. He may not be able to business his way out of a paper bag but Trump showed up on the WWE circuit like he was born to be there. He showed a natural talent for syntax of the business, a mix of aggressive bullshit and classic show biz. Nobody had to show Trump how to wrap a room of screaming morons (yes I know, #notallprowrestlingfans) around his stubby fingers. That part came natural. I think I could make the case that a frothing WWE crowd has a lot in common with Republican base voters who constitute his faithful core. I hope I do not need point out that pro wrestling informs just about everything he does in this race. That time he crashed Glenn Beck’s anti-Trump Cruz event? WWE in a nutshell.
* Trump never lets go of a grudge. This one neurosis overrides basically every other consideration Trump ever has, about anything. The man has a fruit fly attention for anything except who bows to Trump and who doesn’t.