10:30AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
11:45AM: President Obama delivers remarks at the 2015 National Medal of Arts and the National Humanities Medal ceremony
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12:30PM: Press Secretary Josh Earnest holds the White House Briefing
3PM: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are interviewed by Robin Roberts for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
I saw a local interview with Kaep where he was asked about the many death threats he’s received. He responded if he is killed, then so be it. It will only substantiate his claims. He was very cavalier about it. THAT really saddened me.
I noticed on LGF discussion that went
Everyone is saying the protests should be peaceful, we allow peaceful protests
But what happened when Kaepernick kneeled in peaceful protest – that was an insult to his country and the military. He should not do that.
We white folks have NO idea about the reality faced by people with black skin every day of their lives
yeah, yeah, I have mentioned this here a couple of times – the FOP’s endorsement of the homegrown demagogue ;
it is not because I was surprised since I know the common political leanings of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) over the years;
my incredulity resulted from the times we live in & the candidate the FOP chose to endorse;
anyone who has given some consideration to the implication of this endorsement most likely has been struck by the fact that it an in-your-face challenge (FU, middle finger) to all those who protest police brutality and seek to reform the law enforcement practices ;
the FOP could have chosen not to endorse anyone;
I am glad to see that some members of the police force are equally perplexed and do not agree with the FOP’s endorsement;
I just experienced an emergency medical situation that shows how well a medical. system can operate when all things work together. We have a 2 tier system (bad) where there is single payer for all, but you can pay additional insurance for private hospital treatment. We choose to pay the extra.
Tuesday about midday I went to the emergency room at local private hospital (covered by the insurance). Saw a doctor within 30 minutes. After examination/discussion he contacted a specialist who was currently operating in the hospital. Between surgeries he came to check me out. Ordered a scan. Came back, checked the scan – 6pm I was added to his list, 7pm operation & by 9pm I was in the ward. Scare during the night & nurses called the registrar in – took about 3 minutes for him to arrive.
Two days later I’m home, sad, sorry, pills so big I choke on them – but on the mend. Other than insurance the total cost to us will be no more than $500 and probably much less.
I’m thinking how amazing if it could always work this way – for everyone.
Glad to hear you were taken care of so fast and the outcome was the best. Take care and sending healing prayers to help you heal even faster and no after affects.
gooooood to know that you are well….when things happen seemlessly…you thank your lucky stars….
our health system does not always work as great but i bet all the folks who now have insurance who did not before …are grateful just the same….sometimes those of us who have always had insurance do not really know what it is like to not have insurance….
ty pf – Our’s usually doesn’t work this well – I’m still amazed by it all – & the doc was kind to the eye as well 🙂 It should work this way for everyone – maybe the world will get its priorities in order.
Yes, thankfully, sometimes things do!! I’d recommend following Alan Oken as he will be looking closely at them planetary dynamics of the election, and many other astrologers will be offering perspectives. The energy will be interesting. ❤️
It it immensely important that when faced with a medical emergency, you don’t have the stress of wondering whether you will get the care you need. The U.S. is a travesty when it comes to health care. We’ve made some progress under PBO, and Hillary’s progress with children’s health coverage and against obscene GOP obstruction. But we have a long way to go to join civilized society.
Again, my friend, I’m just relieved that you’re okay and you got the health care you needed.
This was above what usually happens in my world – why I wanted to mention it. I am now in the midst of having “issues” claiming the government rebates – no problems with the insurance, they pay the provider directly – I never even get to find out the cost (which sometimes I would like to know) – but the government – closed all the offices where you can go to get refunds and won’t accept this claim online, so it will take weeks through the post. My member and the minister about to get an earful.
ty Judith – the politics of recent times have been disturbing (to say the least) so I’m thinking it was a call to put my mind to other things for a short while – a couple of days away from the media with a good medical result was sure a positive outcome.
Such a good soul, and so very accomplished she is! I’ve always imagined her playing FLOTUS opposite Brian Stokes Mitchell in a Broadway version of the Obamas’ story…. 🙂
The problem NO ONE will admit they will vote for DT but voting on principle against HRC for one of these other people who won’t win, they know they won’t win is like VOTING FOR DT.
Not to be glib, but from my imagination, I can totally see what that would look like:
#Don is a good man, the backbone of his family
#Don just won Powerball, vows to lift up his community
#Don watching his son accept the Nobel Peace Prize
#Don just became a proud GrandPop
Good Afternoon TOD Community.
It was a Stormy Weather Last Night. From 6:30pm CT to after 3:30am CT, we had Wind,Hail,Heavy Rain, Thounder,Lightening, etc.It was hard to sleep.
Congrats to all the Gold ⭐ winners since ast Evening, starting with this Post.
Thanks, NW for the job you do for TOD Family.
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22Sep16
LIVE, already in progress……Josh "The Voice" Earnest is at the Podium.
The President has some of the most interesting folks working for him….
I like this Comment from Patil:
“No. But one of the things that’s most stunning to me is how far ahead of the game he is on thinking about data. He really is the chief data officer. And what I mean by that is that he’s figured out that data can be the force multiplier on moving the needle forward on so many important problems. That is a testament to how far in the future he’s been able to see of what the world needs to look like.”
By the time this election is over Trump might actually become a billionaire from all the money he’s scamming from the idiots that donate to his campaign.
President Obama jokes Morgan Freeman "who undoubtedly is off playing a black president again. He never lets me have my moment." pic.twitter.com/YF8QSIarj3
It is always the Black families that are asked to speak out to quiet a community after their loved one has been killed by the police. Black mothers and black fathers have to grieve the murder of their child and then are asked to somehow soothe a community that has lost another one of her citizens by the actions of a policeman that didn’t see that citizen as a human being in the first place. You kill us then you want our family to hush a grieving community. You want black people to act in a way that borders on insanity; you want us to accept the killing of our brothers and sisters by the very people that are there to protect them. And then you want us to not question how or why our sisters and brothers have been killed. You want us to continue to accept this treatment that no other race of people has been asked to accept. And then when we question this treatment you want to label us as trouble makers. It is 2016 and Black people still have to sing “We shall overcome.” Some of us are tired of singing, why are we the only people that have to sing that song? White people don’t have to sing it, no other group of people has ever had to sing that song, and they never did. We learned that song before we learned “Marry had a little lamb,” or “London Bridge is falling down.” This is the insanity that Black people have to endure, and somehow we’re supposed to hold hands and sing songs about our salvation, like singing a song about your salvation in the face of injustice is some normal shit. You shoot us down in the streets like dogs, oh um ok, how about you guys sing “We shall overcome.” When are we supposed to overcome? Someday the song goes, someday.
Yet, kids, mothers, fathers, etc., from affluent backgrounds are not at fault because they were just raised too wealthy to understand the consequences of bad behavior. Poor people are raised to understand the consequences of their bad behavior because they should have experience with the judicial institutions from birth.
The Obama Diary 
HEADS UP AT 11:45AM EDT
Thanks NW ❤
I saw a local interview with Kaep where he was asked about the many death threats he’s received. He responded if he is killed, then so be it. It will only substantiate his claims. He was very cavalier about it. THAT really saddened me.
Thanks for this great Early Bird Chat, and these great series of Tweets.
bbc showed the entire video.
Thanks NW – everyone smiles with PBO
I noticed on LGF discussion that went
Everyone is saying the protests should be peaceful, we allow peaceful protests
But what happened when Kaepernick kneeled in peaceful protest – that was an insult to his country and the military. He should not do that.
We white folks have NO idea about the reality faced by people with black skin every day of their lives
Excellent tweets.
So they can just take the guns away from the blacks and Hispanics. Dylaan Roof types can keep their guns.
That is Donald Trump’s America.
HRC should have an ad “DT IS COMING FOR YOUR GUNS AMERICA!” I am surprised the NRA is not fighting back and condemning DT.
GA LH.
Hope this comes up in one of the debates:
G’morning Nerdy & TOD! Happy Thursday everyone. Thanks Nerdy for the heads up on POTUS’ medal ceremony. 🙂
Sunny says, “c’mon Bo, let’s GO! why are you just sitting there??”
Morning GGail! Bo has experience…..he probably knows the sprinklers will becoming on any minute now….. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Morning jojo. 🙂 You could be right. LOL!!!!
❤️🌹🙏🏻🌹❤️
“I see Donald Trump is here. Still.” PBO, WHCD
yeah, yeah, I have mentioned this here a couple of times – the FOP’s endorsement of the homegrown demagogue ;
it is not because I was surprised since I know the common political leanings of the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) over the years;
my incredulity resulted from the times we live in & the candidate the FOP chose to endorse;
anyone who has given some consideration to the implication of this endorsement most likely has been struck by the fact that it an in-your-face challenge (FU, middle finger) to all those who protest police brutality and seek to reform the law enforcement practices ;
the FOP could have chosen not to endorse anyone;
I am glad to see that some members of the police force are equally perplexed and do not agree with the FOP’s endorsement;
this same nonsense led us to the gop take over of the house, senate. governorships, state legislatures;
it also led to laws and gerrymandering that will impact generations
FINALLY a major news network is vetting Donald Trump. About Damn Time!
Trump and his hideous family just get creepier every day. I am repulsed just watching that.
Completely off topic
I just experienced an emergency medical situation that shows how well a medical. system can operate when all things work together. We have a 2 tier system (bad) where there is single payer for all, but you can pay additional insurance for private hospital treatment. We choose to pay the extra.
Tuesday about midday I went to the emergency room at local private hospital (covered by the insurance). Saw a doctor within 30 minutes. After examination/discussion he contacted a specialist who was currently operating in the hospital. Between surgeries he came to check me out. Ordered a scan. Came back, checked the scan – 6pm I was added to his list, 7pm operation & by 9pm I was in the ward. Scare during the night & nurses called the registrar in – took about 3 minutes for him to arrive.
Two days later I’m home, sad, sorry, pills so big I choke on them – but on the mend. Other than insurance the total cost to us will be no more than $500 and probably much less.
I’m thinking how amazing if it could always work this way – for everyone.
Grateful that you are okay 99ts and on the mend and admiring from afar your great health care system.
Thank you Donna – doesn’t always work this way in my world – as MightyP would say – the planets were aligned for me.
Glad to hear you were taken care of so fast and the outcome was the best. Take care and sending healing prayers to help you heal even faster and no after affects.
Thank you Roberta – I shall be a pill bottle for a few weeks!
OMG, 99ts, so glad to hear you are recuperating. And grateful you have good healthcare. Please take good care.
ty meta for the thoughts
gooooood to know that you are well….when things happen seemlessly…you thank your lucky stars….
our health system does not always work as great but i bet all the folks who now have insurance who did not before …are grateful just the same….sometimes those of us who have always had insurance do not really know what it is like to not have insurance….
Health Care is a right…not a privilege!
Take care of yourself 99
ty pf – Our’s usually doesn’t work this well – I’m still amazed by it all – & the doc was kind to the eye as well 🙂 It should work this way for everyone – maybe the world will get its priorities in order.
Glad to know you are out of it with some good & efficient treatment.
ty amk – bit of luck involved
❤️🌹🙏🏻 {{{ 99ts }}} 🙏🏻🌹❤️
Planets aligned for me MightyP – sometimes things go well
Yes, thankfully, sometimes things do!! I’d recommend following Alan Oken as he will be looking closely at them planetary dynamics of the election, and many other astrologers will be offering perspectives. The energy will be interesting. ❤️
*the, not ‘them’. Sheesh! (How embarrassing!) 🤗😁
I’m so glad that your were able to get such quick and good care in the hospital. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery.
Thank you sjterrid – your thoughts are much appreciated
So glad you’re okay!
It it immensely important that when faced with a medical emergency, you don’t have the stress of wondering whether you will get the care you need. The U.S. is a travesty when it comes to health care. We’ve made some progress under PBO, and Hillary’s progress with children’s health coverage and against obscene GOP obstruction. But we have a long way to go to join civilized society.
Again, my friend, I’m just relieved that you’re okay and you got the health care you needed.
This was above what usually happens in my world – why I wanted to mention it. I am now in the midst of having “issues” claiming the government rebates – no problems with the insurance, they pay the provider directly – I never even get to find out the cost (which sometimes I would like to know) – but the government – closed all the offices where you can go to get refunds and won’t accept this claim online, so it will take weeks through the post. My member and the minister about to get an earful.
And thank you for your thoughts – left that bit out while expounding on RW government that loves money over people.
wishing you a continued speedy recovery
ty linda – much appreciated
Yikes, 99ts! Glad that scare is over so quickly and you are on the mend. We need you to stay healthy!
ty Judith – the politics of recent times have been disturbing (to say the least) so I’m thinking it was a call to put my mind to other things for a short while – a couple of days away from the media with a good medical result was sure a positive outcome.
WOW – I didn’t realize Audra McDonald was expecting? 🙂 She’s 46 years old – BRAVA!!!
Inorite?! And it looks like she’s going to give birth any day now!
So glad they caught the glitch and she was so good natured about it. She really deserves the highest honors American has to give.
Such a good soul, and so very accomplished she is! I’ve always imagined her playing FLOTUS opposite Brian Stokes Mitchell in a Broadway version of the Obamas’ story…. 🙂
Unplanned but a blessing, according to Audra.
God bless and may her baby (or babies, she looks like she’s carry more than one) are healthy and happy.
At the end of the program, PBO looks over at someone and winks. OMGoodness, what would I do if he winked at me???!!!!
I joined as a Charter Member and hope to visit in December or January!
OOoooooo, lucky you!
Can someone please bring the GQ piece from Drew Magary over here??!!! Thanks:) it needed to be said . Again!
This one?
Loser is so subjective, but dumb-ass isn’t.
The problem NO ONE will admit they will vote for DT but voting on principle against HRC for one of these other people who won’t win, they know they won’t win is like VOTING FOR DT.
there is a lot of work to do on this one
#Don
I was just imagining what my name would look like if it had a hashtag in front of it, you know, if something were to happen.
I pray that we never know ….
Not to be glib, but from my imagination, I can totally see what that would look like:
#Don is a good man, the backbone of his family
#Don just won Powerball, vows to lift up his community
#Don watching his son accept the Nobel Peace Prize
#Don just became a proud GrandPop
{{{{{{#DON}}}}}}}}
Powerball sounds good.
X2
I concur {{{Don}}}
A Message To Millennials From Senator Al Franken
Good Afternoon TOD Community.
It was a Stormy Weather Last Night. From 6:30pm CT to after 3:30am CT, we had Wind,Hail,Heavy Rain, Thounder,Lightening, etc.It was hard to sleep.
Congrats to all the Gold ⭐ winners since ast Evening, starting with this Post.
Thanks, NW for the job you do for TOD Family.
{{{{ ❤ Chips ❤ }}}}
22Sep16
LIVE, already in progress……Josh "The Voice" Earnest is at the Podium.
Now, back to catching up from last night.
The President has some of the most interesting folks working for him….
I like this Comment from Patil:
“No. But one of the things that’s most stunning to me is how far ahead of the game he is on thinking about data. He really is the chief data officer. And what I mean by that is that he’s figured out that data can be the force multiplier on moving the needle forward on so many important problems. That is a testament to how far in the future he’s been able to see of what the world needs to look like.”
Thanks for all the follow-up, pf. PBO has assembled the most amazing digital team.
yes he has
He’ll reduce it by eliminating any thing he said he would do for the middle class and poor people…….
By the time this election is over Trump might actually become a billionaire from all the money he’s scamming from the idiots that donate to his campaign.
Good morning/afternoon/evening, TOD!
Dems Hijack IRS Impeachment Hearing With Skittles And Trump Taxes
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/democrats-hijack-irs-impeachment-donald-trump_us_57e2a858e4b0e28b2b5170aa
Dumbass Thomas Roberts just referred to Tim Kaine as Mike Pence and didn’t bother to correct it ……..
Shame on him…
HOT!
that was fast => the Kathy Miller, Ohio DT chairperson in the crucial Mahoning County, just resigned;
she is the very informed woman who was quoted in The Guardian today saying crazy stuff like :
… there was no racism before PBO;
… if African Americans are not doing well after 50 years …. then it is their fault because they were given everything
… the reason there is low voter turn out in the African American community is because of how they were raised
— other
to this miller, …. Black Lives Matter is a stupid waste of time
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/sep/22/trump-ohio-campaign-chair-no-racism-before-obama?CMP=share_btn_tw
— unwed mothers, — shootings and other issues are for the black community;
… blacks have same quality schools as others and are the ones receiving all these scholarship advantages
— too much garbage here to ponder from such a short video clip
It is always the Black families that are asked to speak out to quiet a community after their loved one has been killed by the police. Black mothers and black fathers have to grieve the murder of their child and then are asked to somehow soothe a community that has lost another one of her citizens by the actions of a policeman that didn’t see that citizen as a human being in the first place. You kill us then you want our family to hush a grieving community. You want black people to act in a way that borders on insanity; you want us to accept the killing of our brothers and sisters by the very people that are there to protect them. And then you want us to not question how or why our sisters and brothers have been killed. You want us to continue to accept this treatment that no other race of people has been asked to accept. And then when we question this treatment you want to label us as trouble makers. It is 2016 and Black people still have to sing “We shall overcome.” Some of us are tired of singing, why are we the only people that have to sing that song? White people don’t have to sing it, no other group of people has ever had to sing that song, and they never did. We learned that song before we learned “Marry had a little lamb,” or “London Bridge is falling down.” This is the insanity that Black people have to endure, and somehow we’re supposed to hold hands and sing songs about our salvation, like singing a song about your salvation in the face of injustice is some normal shit. You shoot us down in the streets like dogs, oh um ok, how about you guys sing “We shall overcome.” When are we supposed to overcome? Someday the song goes, someday.
Yet, kids, mothers, fathers, etc., from affluent backgrounds are not at fault because they were just raised too wealthy to understand the consequences of bad behavior. Poor people are raised to understand the consequences of their bad behavior because they should have experience with the judicial institutions from birth.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/09/22/chat-away-869/
http://benchemail.bmetrack.com/c/v?
Hey y’all, here is a link to Alan Oken, astrologer extraordinaire, latest newsletter, just arrived from Bali!
If any of you have an interest in astrological work, Alan is the one to follow!!
❤️🌹🙏🏻🌹❤️