I remember spending the night at my grandmother’s house and watching “The Golden Girls” with my grandmother and grandfather and my aunt. I miss those days, Bea Arthur was my favorite. I doubt though if I’ll buy any of the action figures. Morning sunshine.
The Debate promises to be Epic….The Donald…will remain the Donald….and Hillary will show just how strong force she is….it will be something that won’t be forgotten
I thought that I’d share that I’m going to make some stew for dinner tonight…seems fitting:) Got the recipe from Allrecipes and it’s Green Chili Stew…sounds yummy:) A little crusty bread….some sweet something for dessert….
Remember when Donna used to post her Sunday dinners here and we would all invite ourselves to dinner? 🙂 Bet she’s an awesome cook…
Trump must still be wondering what he has done that the media has so suddenly turned on him. Seems he could insult anyone other than white christian women – he found the bridge too far.
Of all the horrific things he has done/said, this really wasn’t the worst – perhaps an excuse for the media to come to its senses.
GM TOD. The turning point for Trump started when Trump punked the media with that faux birther announcement. He promised the media a press conference and did not deliver.
Unfortunately the debate tonight will not be about policy or foreign affairs, that train has left the station. Trump has an itch that he has to scratch, and that scratch is Hillary and Bill’s marriage. Trump could not care any less about policies or positions, he is like a trapped dog that will do anything to defend himself no matter the consequences. Hillary will be predictable tonight, as in predictably cool calm and collected. She is unflappable, she’s seen this movie before.
Maybe he thinks he will be able to ignore the question(s) and just talk about whatever he wants, like he does with the moderators. If he does this, I wonder if the person(s) asking the question(s) will call him out on it…or if we’ll hear about it instead after the debate when they survey the audience.
Hillary will not rise to his bait & I cannot imagine that every question will relate to marriage issues. What the moderator does will determine the path the debate takes. Interestingly on the Sunday shows today – everyone seems to be bringing Giuliani back to the topic of Trump & the republicans rather than let him rant about Bill Clinton. Amazing how the media can turn on sixpence.
I think you nailed it. Trump can’t help himself. He’s vile and now he’s like a caged animal in search of vicious retribution against the GOP and sliming HRC as much as he can. I’m guessing he’ll come off looking that way. Not sure how much it matters.
This audience is supposed to be made up of “undecideds.” Wondering if these people live in a cave and lack critical thinking skills or are just lying for the attention.
Of such stuff is US politics as defined by the US media. The world will watch in amazement as the highest position in the land is decided by discussing a tape of men being revolting chauvinistic pigs. Trump will be better prepared for this question than for ANY question about US policies at home or abroad.
It is the only question he has already prepared for meta. I have ZERO understanding why it should even be mentioned in a Presidential debate – but perhaps because Trump was going to use false equivalence to bring it up – it has just been rationalized.
I agree with you it shouldn’t be leaked – but it will make zero difference to what Trump has to say. He won’t be able to discuss anything else. Today, while most would be preparing, he is tweeting the start of the GOP civil war.
I am all for deadbeat’s lumpen base taking down this corrupt clown along with the other corrupt clowns. His ilk wrought the dick and they all deserve to go.
Good morning, TOD ohana.
I love Barack and Michelle (the end of WWW is cute and so them).
I miss Chips and think of her often; hope she will come back to us to soon.
Many thanks to NW for keeping the village open.
Thank you to TODers who have increased my knowledge, helped restore my faith in the inherent goodness and sensibility of diverse people around the world.
Thank you to Hillary Clinton for her strength.
To all women who have been slighted, under-estimated, under paid, made to feel worthless by their abusers and have survived it to live and fight on; to our grandmothers, mothers, aunties, and play-mamas who have advised us, had faith in us and taught us to hold on and to hold out, and to our daughters that follow and fight along side of us, ‘There’s no stopping us now, we’re on the move. Let’s truly make the rest of the 21st century the Century of the Woman.
To the men who love us, support us and fight with us for full equality, I thank and salute you.
I, like many others here, have been truly sickened by this awful election cycle and the continuing state sanctioned police war against Americans of African descent, but I have to believe that the majority of us will stand up to vote and to act, in small ways and large ones, to save the soul of our country by bringing about recognition, reconciliation, reparation of our true history and its ills to perfect our union.
PBO has given us a vision, a path, and an example to lead us to becoming for the first time in its history, a country that works for all in which everyone has full citizenship in deed as well as on paper; one in which all of our gits can be unleashed to benefit everyone so that we can truly be the country that our songs and legends say we are.
Have a beautiful day everyone.
Good Sunday, Nerdy! Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice in keeping TOD active. I can’t say enough how much you are appreciated. {{{{{Nerdy}}}}}
Good Morning, TOD Family! Everyone enjoy your day!
Good West Coast morning TOD family. Thanks NW 🌹
Just heard Donna Brazile, she spoke strong and with conviction. I feel she is much better than DWS. So glad Donna stepped up and assumed the leadership.
So…it appears that Hillary Clinton is not just running against Donald Trump, but Mike Pence as well. Geez
And *now* DT offends Republicans and they are outraged. We see through that too, GOP.
I see they are trying to make a big deal about HRC having a public view and a private view. Who doesn’t?!?!?! Howard Dean expressed it well this morning when he said in government, especially, you need that to be able to compromise.
Republicans try to say that Democrats are destroying this country. Their party is in shambles, and they’re doing a “bang up” job having the majority of both chambers. But they think they can do a better job running this country.
The way we shut this thing down is to go vote in such massive numbers and give Hillary the support she needs in Congress. Nothing else really matters in the end. We can all move forward and leave the knuckle draggers behind and forge a country that embraces all of us equally. That is really all there is. Let’s make this so…for all of us, for Madam President and for the wonderful legacy,to be continued and so richly deserved, of President Barack Obama.
And you just *know* that NM Senators (AZ not so much, since they’re GOP) and Sally Jewell had a lot to do with this good news, under the gentle guidance from our tenacious Commander-In-Chief (love them all, they’ve done so much good, despite the obstruction from the do-nothing GOP.
That is my favorite episode of the “Twilight Zone,” that and the episode about the lady that was driving cross country that had an accident and died. The rub was that she didn’t know she was dead.
Cnn’s @jaketapper eviscerates Rudy Giuliani for claiming all men talk about sexually assaulting women: "I have never talked like that." pic.twitter.com/GSBCg15FGV
A good reminder in times like these. The Syrians and other refugees with whom he share our country may one day be the blessing that we sorely need. Those from other groups that some look down upon may be our saving grace. Every act, good or bad, has consequences.
When I think about how so many groups have been marginalized in this country and what we have lost because of it, I think of how the Navajo wind talkers did much to save this country in WWII. White ministers and the government had tried to beat their language and their culture out of them, killed many, and sent their children away to these schools to make them quasi-white people who would not really belong to either group. But it was their language, that does not have Latin or Greek roots, the enemy code breakers were unable to decipher and thus vital messages were sent successfully back and forth in the war effort. If we want our country to continue to grow and to strengthen, we cannot afford to dismiss or to leave anyone behind.
Afternoon TOD. Lurk much, comment little. Just came by to see my glorious President Obama. There will be felt a tremendous void once he’s not at the WH; we won’t be able to enjoy the WWW. Have a nice day. I intend on keeping mine ugly-free, will not watch the debacle tonight. Just vote !
Good day TOD! Nerdy, thank you for your never ending work to keep us up and running. I know this has to be a big time consumer for you. We APPRECIATE YOU!
Actually, I am looking forward to the debate tonight. Donald is madder than usual, and it will be interesting to see what he does with his rage. I figure the odds are 50-50 he goes after Bill and Hillary. He might not be able to help himself given I suspect in his mind what Bill did was far worse. On the other hand, he has a history of choking when he comes face to face with an opponent, and then goes on the attack afterwards.
But whatever he does, I hope Hillary uses his comments to advocate for more reform. if nothing else, what these comments have done (along with other stories this year) is to highlight the rape/harrassment that is far too prevailing yet in our culture. This would be a good opportunity to discuss it in a much watched forum.
But whatever she does, I have confidence she will be ready. Interesting article today on her obsession with preparing.
1. Who stopped you from doing your own research? 2. You have no moral standing. 3. You crawled back after he insulted your wife. 4. Get Lost https://t.co/ioyPwKxYXv
His twitter is full of anti Hillary & now he whinges about the media – who have supported the GOP for the past 8 years. Gruz has done NOTHING of benefit to the US – actually less than nothing – he harms his country every time he opens his mouth.
nope, in fact that’s their ‘base’– funny how that term means:
‘ The portion of a social organization, especially a political party, consisting of the most dedicated or motivated members.’
but also:
‘Having or showing a lack of decency; contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish. Synonyms: base2, low1, abject, ignoble, mean2, sordid
These adjectives mean lacking in dignity or falling short of the standards befitting humans. Base suggests a contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish lack of human decency.’
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
1st!
Congratsssssss Don…..
Congrats, Don! Good morning, Nerdy and TODville!
Morning, Don! See…talking to yourself has benefits:) Congrats…
Still trying to wrap my head around the Golden Girls action figures….????
I remember spending the night at my grandmother’s house and watching “The Golden Girls” with my grandmother and grandfather and my aunt. I miss those days, Bea Arthur was my favorite. I doubt though if I’ll buy any of the action figures. Morning sunshine.
Morning to you, Mister! Hope you have a fantabulous day!
G’morning Nerdy & TOD!! Congrats Sir Don on #1, and Happy Sunday everyone 🙂
I’m all ready, set, go for tonight’s debate!!! But first I need to get a ton of errands and other stuff done…off to do just that!
Have a great day and see you later, hf!!
I’ve decided I’m going to watch this one so I’ll have to go out and buy some popcorn or something.
OMG, that’s hilarious!!
hahahaha,,,i hope the President laughed when he read it…
ha! 😀
You better hurry on then – I think the stores might run out of popcorn before 6PM this evening!!! 🙂 🙂
Hahahahaaaa!
The Debate promises to be Epic….The Donald…will remain the Donald….and Hillary will show just how strong force she is….it will be something that won’t be forgotten
Yet again, she has to do a delicate dance. FU bill.
Hillary knows the steps that she has to take…she will stay on point
Pleasant Sunday morning to one and all have a Blest day congrats Don on first
Right back atcha!
I thought that I’d share that I’m going to make some stew for dinner tonight…seems fitting:) Got the recipe from Allrecipes and it’s Green Chili Stew…sounds yummy:) A little crusty bread….some sweet something for dessert….
Remember when Donna used to post her Sunday dinners here and we would all invite ourselves to dinner? 🙂 Bet she’s an awesome cook…
OMG– green chile stew is sooooo good! Make plenty, because you’ll want left-overs 🙂
The Republican Civil War seems to have started
I don’t eat popcorn. Maybe some pita chips and hummus are in order:)
Trump must still be wondering what he has done that the media has so suddenly turned on him. Seems he could insult anyone other than white christian women – he found the bridge too far.
Of all the horrific things he has done/said, this really wasn’t the worst – perhaps an excuse for the media to come to its senses.
GM TOD. The turning point for Trump started when Trump punked the media with that faux birther announcement. He promised the media a press conference and did not deliver.
Of course, why not prosciutto wrapped mozzarella and a nice merlot from your wine cellar. Don’t act surprised, df, you knew it was coming.
Arff arff arff!!
We don’t have cellars here. The “dirt” is like concrete. I DO have a wine RACK though:)
Iceberg! Dead Ahead!
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/iceberg
Interesting article, Df. I hope Josh Marshall is prescient.
FYI…The Cryptkeeper (aka Jan Brewer) says she’s standing by DT…because of course she is.
Unfortunately the debate tonight will not be about policy or foreign affairs, that train has left the station. Trump has an itch that he has to scratch, and that scratch is Hillary and Bill’s marriage. Trump could not care any less about policies or positions, he is like a trapped dog that will do anything to defend himself no matter the consequences. Hillary will be predictable tonight, as in predictably cool calm and collected. She is unflappable, she’s seen this movie before.
Half the questions will be from the audience and half come from social media. We shall see!
Maybe he thinks he will be able to ignore the question(s) and just talk about whatever he wants, like he does with the moderators. If he does this, I wonder if the person(s) asking the question(s) will call him out on it…or if we’ll hear about it instead after the debate when they survey the audience.
Hillary will not rise to his bait & I cannot imagine that every question will relate to marriage issues. What the moderator does will determine the path the debate takes. Interestingly on the Sunday shows today – everyone seems to be bringing Giuliani back to the topic of Trump & the republicans rather than let him rant about Bill Clinton. Amazing how the media can turn on sixpence.
I think you nailed it. Trump can’t help himself. He’s vile and now he’s like a caged animal in search of vicious retribution against the GOP and sliming HRC as much as he can. I’m guessing he’ll come off looking that way. Not sure how much it matters.
This audience is supposed to be made up of “undecideds.” Wondering if these people live in a cave and lack critical thinking skills or are just lying for the attention.
Undecideds, really, I mean you tell the difference between Trump and Hillary?
She is unflappable, she’s seen this movie before.
***********
AMENN
Of such stuff is US politics as defined by the US media. The world will watch in amazement as the highest position in the land is decided by discussing a tape of men being revolting chauvinistic pigs. Trump will be better prepared for this question than for ANY question about US policies at home or abroad.
priorities us of a.
Why are they leaking this? I swear, MSM works 24/7 to give him every advantage.
It is the only question he has already prepared for meta. I have ZERO understanding why it should even be mentioned in a Presidential debate – but perhaps because Trump was going to use false equivalence to bring it up – it has just been rationalized.
I agree with you it shouldn’t be leaked – but it will make zero difference to what Trump has to say. He won’t be able to discuss anything else. Today, while most would be preparing, he is tweeting the start of the GOP civil war.
The media wants to make sure the Trump tapes get mentioned…so they are mentioning it…and they want to give Trump a chance to attack Hillary…
I had to pick my jaw off the floor. I really don’t know why. This is who they are.
I am all for deadbeat’s lumpen base taking down this corrupt clown along with the other corrupt clowns. His ilk wrought the dick and they all deserve to go.
Good morning, TOD ohana.
I love Barack and Michelle (the end of WWW is cute and so them).
I miss Chips and think of her often; hope she will come back to us to soon.
Many thanks to NW for keeping the village open.
Thank you to TODers who have increased my knowledge, helped restore my faith in the inherent goodness and sensibility of diverse people around the world.
Thank you to Hillary Clinton for her strength.
To all women who have been slighted, under-estimated, under paid, made to feel worthless by their abusers and have survived it to live and fight on; to our grandmothers, mothers, aunties, and play-mamas who have advised us, had faith in us and taught us to hold on and to hold out, and to our daughters that follow and fight along side of us, ‘There’s no stopping us now, we’re on the move. Let’s truly make the rest of the 21st century the Century of the Woman.
To the men who love us, support us and fight with us for full equality, I thank and salute you.
I, like many others here, have been truly sickened by this awful election cycle and the continuing state sanctioned police war against Americans of African descent, but I have to believe that the majority of us will stand up to vote and to act, in small ways and large ones, to save the soul of our country by bringing about recognition, reconciliation, reparation of our true history and its ills to perfect our union.
PBO has given us a vision, a path, and an example to lead us to becoming for the first time in its history, a country that works for all in which everyone has full citizenship in deed as well as on paper; one in which all of our gits can be unleashed to benefit everyone so that we can truly be the country that our songs and legends say we are.
Have a beautiful day everyone.
Well said, CEB.
Thank you!
yup. make sure he loses more voters ‘cuz no way in hell is he gaining even one more vote. only his racist base will stick with him, no matter what.
Good Sunday, Nerdy! Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice in keeping TOD active. I can’t say enough how much you are appreciated. {{{{{Nerdy}}}}}
Good Morning, TOD Family! Everyone enjoy your day!
Good West Coast morning TOD family. Thanks NW 🌹
Just heard Donna Brazile, she spoke strong and with conviction. I feel she is much better than DWS. So glad Donna stepped up and assumed the leadership.
#ALL50
Exactly. Although he did debase his daughter to a mere “piece of ass”, so maybe he WOULD be ok with that.
As you say df – if it was a friend of his – He would be OK with that
And, Mr. Schieffer, if Donald replied ‘I’d be okay with it. It shows that he *appreciates* my daughters’ what would be your next comment or question?
Sunday Greetings and good wishes for a lovely family day, Bobfr!
Thank you {{{{{{VC}}}}}} …. hope you are having a lovely day, as well.
🙂 🙂 I am, thank you.
And that includes his former boss putting party before country.
sorry steve, you were part of that rot & corruption that set in for years. you are just pissed off that it all coming out in the open now.
Devastating take down of the GOP from former McCain campaign manager.
Damn right it’s Sexual Assault ….
Our Next President ….
So…it appears that Hillary Clinton is not just running against Donald Trump, but Mike Pence as well. Geez
And *now* DT offends Republicans and they are outraged. We see through that too, GOP.
I see they are trying to make a big deal about HRC having a public view and a private view. Who doesn’t?!?!?! Howard Dean expressed it well this morning when he said in government, especially, you need that to be able to compromise.
Republicans try to say that Democrats are destroying this country. Their party is in shambles, and they’re doing a “bang up” job having the majority of both chambers. But they think they can do a better job running this country.
Happy Sunday TODers
Thank you, Nerdy.
(((((((((((((((((Chips))))))))))))))))))
#ALL50
back to work ….
The way we shut this thing down is to go vote in such massive numbers and give Hillary the support she needs in Congress. Nothing else really matters in the end. We can all move forward and leave the knuckle draggers behind and forge a country that embraces all of us equally. That is really all there is. Let’s make this so…for all of us, for Madam President and for the wonderful legacy,to be continued and so richly deserved, of President Barack Obama.
Pope Francis names 17 new cardinals of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals of the Catholic Church, including 13 who are eligible to vote to elect his successor when he resigns or dies.
The new cardinals are mainly from developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The appointments on Sunday emphasise the growing influence at the Vatican of clerics from the developing world.
Only one of the new cardinals is from Italy, the nation that has dominated church politics for centuries.
Pope Francis, who celebrates his 80th birthday in December, is putting down important markers for the future of the Catholic Church.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37601280
Howdy, TOD pardners, and a ‘Happy Sunday’ to you! 🙂 🙂
GA vc.
Always glad for an excuse to post tweets from NM’s junior Senator:
And you just *know* that NM Senators (AZ not so much, since they’re GOP) and Sally Jewell had a lot to do with this good news, under the gentle guidance from our tenacious Commander-In-Chief (love them all, they’ve done so much good, despite the obstruction from the do-nothing GOP.
Thanks for this report!
Oh dear….
That is my favorite episode of the “Twilight Zone,” that and the episode about the lady that was driving cross country that had an accident and died. The rub was that she didn’t know she was dead.
FU, Rudy. Tapper looks repulsed
As much as Chuck Todd grates on my nerves, I have to give this one to him…
For a few seconds, the old Mayor of NY was rambling and didn’t know what to say. Ha!
Thanks for that link.
Seems that he has been getting befuddled all day.
This right here is truly scary.
and quite possibly is the actual reason DT wants the presidency– so he can erase his crimes
aloha PBO! hope you’re having a wonderful day! ❤
Love and Kindness Trumps it all
Or “Love will find a way” by Pablo Cruise, I love that song.
A good reminder in times like these. The Syrians and other refugees with whom he share our country may one day be the blessing that we sorely need. Those from other groups that some look down upon may be our saving grace. Every act, good or bad, has consequences.
When I think about how so many groups have been marginalized in this country and what we have lost because of it, I think of how the Navajo wind talkers did much to save this country in WWII. White ministers and the government had tried to beat their language and their culture out of them, killed many, and sent their children away to these schools to make them quasi-white people who would not really belong to either group. But it was their language, that does not have Latin or Greek roots, the enemy code breakers were unable to decipher and thus vital messages were sent successfully back and forth in the war effort. If we want our country to continue to grow and to strengthen, we cannot afford to dismiss or to leave anyone behind.
Thank you, CEB. You are on fire today!!
beautiful– so important!
tears
Afternoon TOD. Lurk much, comment little. Just came by to see my glorious President Obama. There will be felt a tremendous void once he’s not at the WH; we won’t be able to enjoy the WWW. Have a nice day. I intend on keeping mine ugly-free, will not watch the debacle tonight. Just vote !
Excellent insights from Jamelle Bouie
LOL! After the 16 months of him thinking he could use all that free press……….Now he knows what Hillary has endured for 30+ years.
For those N of the equator, hope you’re all enjoying a beautiful Fall day ….
#ALL50
Yes I am! It’s a gorgeous day here in The Northland. Was cheering on runners at the Twin Cities Marathon – Beautiful sunny Fall day! 🙂
Very happy for you {{{{{alice}}}}} !!
Good day TOD! Nerdy, thank you for your never ending work to keep us up and running. I know this has to be a big time consumer for you. We APPRECIATE YOU!
Actually, I am looking forward to the debate tonight. Donald is madder than usual, and it will be interesting to see what he does with his rage. I figure the odds are 50-50 he goes after Bill and Hillary. He might not be able to help himself given I suspect in his mind what Bill did was far worse. On the other hand, he has a history of choking when he comes face to face with an opponent, and then goes on the attack afterwards.
But whatever he does, I hope Hillary uses his comments to advocate for more reform. if nothing else, what these comments have done (along with other stories this year) is to highlight the rape/harrassment that is far too prevailing yet in our culture. This would be a good opportunity to discuss it in a much watched forum.
But whatever she does, I have confidence she will be ready. Interesting article today on her obsession with preparing.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/rubycramer/hillary-clinton-already-knows-the-bad-thing-you-said?utm_term=.meoAzoq0M#.wvyrJDwG7
Waiting to see where this goes…
Cruz whining.
His twitter is full of anti Hillary & now he whinges about the media – who have supported the GOP for the past 8 years. Gruz has done NOTHING of benefit to the US – actually less than nothing – he harms his country every time he opens his mouth.
oh what a week!
of course it does, and the people voting for him probably do too
But that’s not a big deal to the RNC/GOP.
nope, in fact that’s their ‘base’– funny how that term means:
‘ The portion of a social organization, especially a political party, consisting of the most dedicated or motivated members.’
but also:
‘Having or showing a lack of decency; contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish. Synonyms: base2, low1, abject, ignoble, mean2, sordid
These adjectives mean lacking in dignity or falling short of the standards befitting humans. Base suggests a contemptible, mean-spirited, or selfish lack of human decency.’
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/10/09/chat-away-876/