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The People’s View
- Follow me at my new venture: Reclaim the Fight
- Ignore the bait: Why it’s the right strategy for Democrats to focus SCOTUS fight on health care
- BIG: Judge halts Trump administration attempt to shortcut the census
- Trump doesn't want peaceful transition of power. Legally, it doesn’t matter.
- Fauci goes off on Rand Paul
- Rule 44: Why Obamacare is not lost even in a deadlocked Supreme Court, but only if Biden wins
- Time to suit up. This is war.
- BREAKING: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed
- Bothsidesism comes to fact-checking: CNN's “fact-check” calling Biden ad 'misleading' proves the opposite
- Pardon me: How Donald Trump's stooges conspired with Julian Assange to exonerate Russia and undermine US Intlligence
Smartypants
- Durham to Right Wingers: "Blame Hillary"
- That Time When Refusing to Negotiate With Hostage-Takers Worked
- The Other Christian Nationalists: Leonard Leo and Opus Dei
- Hawley Demonstrates That He's an Ignorant Liar
- DeSantis Board Votes to Counter-Sue Disney Over Something...Anything
- Hunter Biden's Laptop Is a Total Nothingburger
- What DeSantis Couldn't Say in Response to Disney's Lawsuit
- Disney Skewers DeSantis With His Own Words
- Populism Without Civil Rights Is Fascism
- Glenn Greenwald gets triggered by smart competent women like Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Steve Benen
- Joe: Indictment could be something that had to be done and we have crossed a line that could be dangerous
- The effort to defend Trump is very haphazard, says former federal prosecutor
- Ari Melber: Jack Smith hasn’t said a word and he has the whole country listening
- A look back to 2019: Predicting Trump could run for re-election to shield himself
- Neal Katyal: Indictment makes clear no person can brazenly disregard the law without consequence
- Rep. Raskin: Trump has transformed Lincoln's party; he runs it like a religious cult
- Republican lawmakers react to Trump's indictment predictably
- Joe: Trump will now find out you can't bully federal judges or the feds themselves
- Ibram X. Kendi: When we assess structural racism, we are talking about groups not individuals
- Women are still pessimistic about the U.S. economy, polling shows
The Obama Diary 
Furst. Am I furst?
Congrats, Idon!
Congrats, you sure are!
Hey Don. Thank you 🙂 Please help me. Why is it when try to embed tweet it doesn’t work? Please help
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Oh Thank you so much Boomer 🙂
🙂
How could trump force Comey’s hand?
BLACKMAIL
Exactly.
GE maryl1.
I read the brief article, which seems like just another delusional example of DJT’s family #JustMakingStuffUp.
I know I’m excessively cranky about this campaign season, but who the heck cares what Lara Trump, who apparently married into this awful family, has to say?
Lara Trump is just as stupid as the rest of the Trump family (honestly, has ANY of them made an intelligent statement this year) — she believes the MSM when they say HRC’s e-mail investigation has been re-opened.
If you’re interested, here’s a reasonable assessment of why Comey sent the letter to Congress — and why partisans from both the right and left are upset at him.
From the linked article:
Comey is not “‘reopening’ a closed matter investigation because of some bombshell. It is that he is amending his public testimony to Congress that the FBI was done while the bureau examines new material that may or may not have implications for investigative conclusions previously reached.”
As @DavidPlouffe said today, this is a nothingburger, but is being hyped beyond belief by “horserace”-obsessed news media:
The fuller explanations by other parties offers clarification. The press’s obsession with the manufactured scandal of the emails is ridiculous. If they are questioning Clinton about intergrity and disclosure, what about the pursuing the Trump tax returns? That non disclosure is many time worse. LOL!!!!
Thanks, arapaho, It was just a bizarre statement. Sometime many in the media behave like some of my Facebook friends: they read the clickbait headines and then repost without bothering to read the actual article.
I agree. The media make a big thing out of everything positive for Trump and downplay everything positive for Clinton whie ‘upplaying’ every bad thing. It’s very shortsighted of them because under a Trump presidency the freedom of the press would be the first thing attacked. And then they would be wailing about how terrible Trump is after having done everything they can to elect him.
I don’t know all the ins and outs about Comey, but I do know he has just painted a huge bull’s eye on his back for both PBO and HRC. Frankly, I hope they both make his life miserable. If the above is true, that Trump’s daughter-in-law forced Comey’s hand, Come should be dismissed for cause. PBO will not take this lightly.
GE Carolyn.
I posted a couple of tweets just above that reasonably explain what’s going on.
The FBI is independent from the Executive branch, and IMHO Comey has acted independently and has done what he believes to be his duty. PBO’s instinct is to view the entire picture before rushing to judgment, which is what I think the bloodthirsty MSM has done today.
I don’t believe a single word that comes from anyone related to DJT. They are all vile, reprehensible creatures who will say anything, make anything up, because they have never suffered any consequence for lying or bullying.
I think that will change after Nov 8 when DJT’s misdeeds will catch up with him.
I agree and you have stated it so well.
PBO cannot dismiss Comey now especially as he has been campaigning for Clinton. That would give even more wings to the story.
Good night TOD!
#ALL50
Reporting all my folks have early voted, just confirmation from one more and its DEMS all the way from President right down to paper pusher
Not to mention The Hatch Act.
GE JO’B.
Ha! (and GE!)
So tired of all of these trifling mofos! The stench of their desperation is almost chocking the rest of us. But that’s alright; we are coming for them and they are running and throwing rocks.
I would not want to be Comey when he goes to the oval office this weekend.
Has there ever been a US election without a lot of kerfuffle and seeming shenanigans or sleights of hand, and don’t you all get tired of it? Asking for a friend
“Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” ― Abraham Lincoln
(No idea if Honest Abe said it, because he’s often misquoted, but thought it fit!)
😀 😀 Very fitting…. except for the sane who needed some ‘togetherness’ to help protect *their* front *and* behind.
GE VC.
Evening everyone. I think I might be asking for his resignation letter.
Dems need to take control of the Senate in a huge way. Let’s just cut to the chase….I think this was done to try and keep the House and Senate in RW hands….
I really want to investigate what’s going on downballot, but my twitter timeline keeps getting clogged up with HRC email crap.
Haven’t investigated, but think the gray states on this map aren’t electing a Senator this year. Which means we need to tip at least one of the Lean R states (MO, NV, NC) to Dem, and make sure that the Lean D states (IL, NH, PA) elect a Dem as Senator on Nov 8.
Hoping to have time to do more research this weekend.
DF!
Not sure if you’re back from your trip, but AZ is in political news now.
And here’s why HRC is on her way to AZ:
And…
Thank you so much for the update! I was out of commission for the last few, nearly unbearable days. Glad to be home. I’ll just leave it there. I saw that she was making another trip out here:) This makes me happy. They know things that the rest of us, don’t. I would LOVE to see AZBlue:)
GE TODville.
PBO has a busy week scheduled for next week.
Not sure what else he’s doing a week from today, but next Friday:
Here’s his schedule for Mon-Thurs:
Bill Maher has been wanting PBO to come on his show for a while now. Is this part of PBO’s “No More F***’s to Give Tour”?
GM SBG.
#BucketItList
Love it, hope PBO’s interview will be available online (have seen mention that Bill Maher youtube videos are often removed because of copyright infringement 😦 ).
Good Morning, arapaho415.
While the entire show may not be available, portions are usually available on youtube. I have to believe that the portion with PBO will be available to view *somewhere*.
Sorry to do this to ya, but it is funny.
This amazing (!) reaction was RT’d by @mattdpearce tonight — the whole concept and reaction is so heartwarmingly adorable:
Oh that ”tis so sweet. I love a man who loves his dog.
omg. I ❤ ❤ THIS SO MUCH!!
Semper Gumby!
GM Alycee,
Good to see you (saw that you posted here yesterday, but got distracted by other things).
Hope you’re well on your way on the healing road, and that you’re feeling better from your bout with pneumonia.
Know you’re a dynamo, but you need your rest (e.g., house chores can wait) to speed up a full, complete recovery.
Doing better. Listening to my body and to docs. F’housework… Long as it is clean (dirty dishes in washer, counters/tables spill/germ free, etc) not worried about piles of paper/junk… Thanks for best wishes…
Alycee, it’s so good to see your fighting spirit. Please do everything the MDs tell you and get well. We need you!!!!
I am, I really am… Got to recover enough to dance in the street November 8th! Thank you for caring…
I found the information here helpful from Newsweek reporter Kurt Eichenwald. He says it’s all a nothing burger, it’s Huma Abedin who is being scrutinized for handling possible classified info. But Comey sure did make a mess.
GM BillR.
Exactly right.
The FBI is investigating Anthony Weiner’s *device* (does that sound like a naughty statement?) and located Huma’s emails. But because Huma’s online life is embroiled in FBI investigations of BOTH her boss and her (estranged) husband, she is a link between these 2 unrelated investigations.
But the damage is done because the MSM (both broadcast and online [e.g., Facebook, Windows 10 {more on this later}], etc.) cannot let this go and will continue to headline up through Nov 7 (I think they stop their attacks against candidates on election day).
Posted here yesterday:
And…
IF none of these emails were authored by or sent to Clinton, that absolutely should have been made clear in the initial release. This cannot be “fixed”. DT and the media will hammer this for the next 10 days. Possibly the most irresponsible conduct we’ve witnessed by a high level government official in the course of an election (tied with his “news conference”). FYI, the article has just been updated.
For anyone who can find some extra time these next 10 days, just a reminder you can work on your own schedule without even leaving the comfort of home!
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/calls/
This must stop NOW! Unbelievable how this kind of treatment is being heaped on peaceful protesters trying to protect water on their own land.
That is horrible!
douchebag. period.
Just fall on your sword already.
LAWD! Thank you Jesus!
I hope most of us can calm down after a good night’s sleep. When people are anxious, we may imagine the worst or say & take actions that seem uncharacteristic in hindsight. Much as many may demand it, PBO is not going to ask Comey to resign. Can you imagine the turmoil that would cause if he did. I don’t even know if they can talk about it without others
without others screaming political interference;
there is a reason the FBI Director’s term is structured the way it is.
I will once again say that we need to focus on :
– exposing the house republicans who pushed the false narrative to begin with & demanding that they be investigated;
– the media’s role in pushing a fake HRC scandal without stopping to double-check what the information they were being fed means
– organizing and doing our best to GOTV to see that the Dems have a resounding victory;
Interlocking Oppression…that’s exactly what it is.
I am just staggered by the amount of outright lies, innuendos, and smears about and of HRC in recent years perpetrated by HRC’;s opponents willingly aided by large swathes of the press. HRC has made mistakes, but I didn’t think it justified the vitriol generated. This just amounts to constant and severe harassment of HRC. I have come to admire this good, and strong lady, and believe she will be a great US president too.
Which brings me back to PBO’s administration, and it’s absence of major incidents and scandals. That is a feat considering the GOP obsession and starvation for a scandal, any scandal. Benghazi and the emails whilst pertaining to PBO’s administration,were really manufactured and focussed on HRC to smear her and damage her bid for that office.
And one of the questions asked at HRC’s presser concerned her trustworthiness. This is a meme perpetuated by the media and right wing for many,many years. It appalls me each time she is asked that question.
Ditto. Had it on CBS and how did it begin? Exactly like Scott Pelley did last night–outright lie. Lie! Lie!
There is the appearance of collusion/undue influence:
– trump’s daughter-in-law’s Thursday appearance on Fox bragging that there was a surprise going to drop on Friday.
– trump’s statement on Friday regarding emails, despite being wrong, lies, and hyperbole, etc…, was the most articulate speech/statement he’s given this whole election cycle.
There was some coordination going on…
Well, well, well… the plot thickens.
As the saying goes: Something stinks to high heaven! Would like to be a fly on the wall when PO speaks with Comey. This appointment was a mistake by our President. 😦 I felt that way when he did it.
GM LH.
Just saw this from yesterday.
My biggest frustration is how Comey’s letter to Congress is now dominating MSM and twitter feed.
Completely irresponsible “journalism,” especially by broadcast and internet sources (Facebook, Microsoft Windows 10, etc.).
Looks like Jason Chaffetz (the weasel who doesn’t have the guts to stand up to DJT) got what he wanted: media saturation coverage of his lie (proving that if you’re GOP, all you need to do is plant the seed [issue a lying statement] and you can be sure MSM take the bait and will be off and running with that lie):
I don’t know if the reporting is devolving or this is how confusing the detail being disseminated by the FBI is, but first I heard there were 3 emails; now it seems there may be thousands.
I would like to know since they supposedly don’t know the content of the emails (and won’t have access to it without a court order), *what* specifically are they seeing that makes it “pertinent” to the HRC investigation?
GM Everyone,
Dropping in for a quick hello to you all. Still working daily at our local phone bank keeping you all online. We also have twitterers and texters during some shifts. HRC’s organization is working every angle in this election.
Took a tour of our local Registrar’s office yesterday, as I sit on a county election advisory group. So fascinating how they process all the ballots. Our county here in No. California is now 75% vote by mail, so lots of ballots already returned.
Anyway, I saw that Trump’s accusations of election rigging are pretty impossible here in California, and our Registrar said that goes for most of the US. She knew of no place where the election results are transmitted over the Internet. She said overseas voters received their ballots, etc., by the Internet, but they had to print them out and snail mail or fax them back.
And with all the precautions I saw that are in place in the Registrar’s office it would take a lot of people to be in on the rigging in one County, and even then they would not impact the race for President because of the small number of voters in any county. The problem is that DT keeps the “rigged election” meme going and the MSM does nothing to inform their readers about the facts of how an election system actually works. Arghh.
Must get ready for the day. Hugs to you all, and many thanks to Nerdy Wonka for keeping us all together. {{{Chips and Danny}}}
One more thing I forgot to say…I love how many men, of all ages, I see returning to the phone bank every day to make calls. They are as adamant as the women about keeping DT out of the White House. 😊
Thanks for all your good work.
You are AWESOME! 🙌🏾
Hey girl. I do it with GOTV, you do it with music. We are each AWESOME in our own fields of interest and ability. I LOVE your music posts, and have learned about so many artists I’ve never heard of. Bless you for you gifts to TOD.
Aww! Thank you and many blessings to you, Dear!
I saw an article yesterday that said that confidence in the electoral process is growing, so I think pushing this so hard is actually working agaianst the GOP.
The way I see it, Hillary was clear, she apologize and said she learn her lesson, the so call email scandal ended for me months ago. And the big deal is what.
The email scandal ended for most of us long ago. GOP (and MSM) hope that if they keep the smoke going, the fire will come. There is no kindling (no substance) and the smoke will again fizzle to nothing.
It’s a tough choice, mishandling e-mail compared to: Build a huge, pointless wall, deport millions of families, deny climate change, encourage nuclear proliferation, treat women as objects, tax cuts for the wealthy, promote ignorance, decimate regulations on corporations and Wall Street, silence the press, appoint cronies, racism, xenophobia, misogyny, reverse access to healthcare, reject science, setback women’s rights, abandon long-time allies, admire dictators, ignore gun violence, rude, mean, crass, disgusting, unscrupulous pathological liar.
I think the headlines should be, “Comey, Chaffetz, (and any other GOP persons involved) Collude in Attempt to Manipulate Election.”
The MSM keeps saying, “The confusion Comey has created could impact the presidential race,” and that “…the emails may not have substantive significance but WILL have political significance.”
Is this a case of (standard GOP MO) if we say it enough it will be so?
I truly hope that the proper authorities are paying attention to this rhetoric — these threats — from Trump supporters; threats instigated by Trump.
In my very best Wayne’s World impression: [Gasp!] WE’RE NOT WORTHY! 🤓🤓🤓
OMG, is that shriveled up sea haggy Steven Tyler???
LOL! 😄
LOL X 1000!
Interesting…. they are both Repubs…. maybe not so much anymore? 🤔😃
Fun fact: I attended one of Steven Tyler’s weddings. Aerosmith was the band at the reception!
Good morning TOD!
#FireComey
COMING UP ON AMJOY AT 10:00 A.M. est
Bottom line …..
#FireComey
#ALL50
bbl …..
Rebuke? Bob this guy has to go, he’s the chief law enforcement officer in this country and he’s out here playing games with the integrity of the FBI, and he did it so ham-fisted.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch is the chief law enforcement officer, but you get my drift, this fucking guy.
Good morning TOD folks. Thanks Nerdy for your ongoing work to keep us up to date and informed. You are so appreciated.
Look at this shit!
Don’t know if it happens in US however here and in Canada whenever you go to your rep with any questions or concerns the first thing they check is if you are a voter, if not and your reasons not to vote doesn’t amount to a hill of beans then you know where your complaint goes, you don’t vote, you complain, no one listens to you
OMG Family! Have you seen this?!!
I’m tingling with chills! Seriously.
It was beautiful.
Yeah, Dudette, I love this song. Can’t stop playing it. The music is so haunting. Where did this come from in her? It is not like her other songs. And Leslie Odom is amazing!!
I could tell some parts were definitely Sara. Love it!
Good Morning TOD, the sun is shining and the birds are singing.
We all know what happened to the black student but does anyone know what happened to those around her especially the two yelling ones, would be interesting to see how life turned out for them
Mostly likely became this woman
Thanks NW for keeping this space going. Much appreciated.
Wishing AMK a Happy Deepavali / Diwali.
I was a little bummed out with the news yesterday but I feel this will coalesce all HRC /Democratic supporters to GOTV … to stop the HRC witch hunt by the Right.
Something to remember thru this new email distraction…
Un-released taxes
Sexual assaults
Bankruptcies
Name calling / Insults … etc etc etc.
Time to fight fire with fire.
I would love to see more ads.
PS wiki leaks … where are Trump’s leaked emails?
Paging Trump supporters … show up at Trump properties by the thousands to show your support … I am sure he will appreciate that 🙂
First Lady comes to Navy Sub Base Groton Saturday morning.
USS Illinois
Navy to Commission Submarine Illinois
The event will be webcast live at http://www.navy.mil and on the Navy’s Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/usnavy
Adm. John Richardson, chief of naval operations, will deliver the ceremony’s principal address. First Lady Michelle Obama is serving as the ship’s sponsor. In a time-honored Navy tradition, she will give the order to “man our ship and bring her to life!”
http://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=97407
http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2016/10/28/five-things-to-know-about-uss-illinois-ssn-786/
http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/First-Lady-Comes-to-Navy-Sub-Base-in-Groton-this-Weekend-399026731.html
Thanks, bella – the First Lady is already on stage.
You’re welcome.
Some Saturday morning cuteness 😄
Well, that certainly woke me up! Those guys can move!
😀
Good Saturday morning, NW And TODville. Thinking of {{{{Chips}}}}.
Let’s focus today on moving forward with plans to seal this election for all Democrats. Please do what you can to support all candidates, up and down the ticket. We have the chance to make history together!
Thank You Mr. President!
Let’s move, DEMOCRATS
We have to get out to vote. We have to get out to vote. We can not let this underhanded tactic by Comey to stop us from voting for Hillary. Remember Donald J. Trump aides is being investigate by the FBI, but we haven’t heard a word about that from Comey. Vote Democrat.
I have a feeling this FBI move had the same effect on others that it had on me: I made the largest donation to HRC I’ve made this season. Comey has perverted the entire FBI in my mind. They are to be NONPARTISAN. With this move, he is beginning to destroy the credibility of the organization. Really infuriating.
Thanks again, bella – I would have missed it otherwise! I love these commissioning ceremonies.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/10/29/early-bird-chat-880/
I want Hillary to get out there and keep fighting. I know she will. Do anyone know where she will be campaigning at today?