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The Obama Diary 
Thank you {{{{{NW}}}}} for the daily reminders why we must fight to #STOPtrump, now ….
Thank you!
Hello there!
Congratsssssssssssssss misspat
Thank you, very seldom gets to be first, feels good!
hugs
Thank you NW for all that you do. It is very much appreciated.
I beg to second the motion. Also thanks to you guys for the awesome tweets. You all are the best.
Yes, thank you so much NW.
Thank you so much, JER.
TY NW….ty for the beautiful pics showing how much our President is loved…brings such JOY to my heart and tears to my eyes…they love him as much as we do…welll maybe not AS much as we do…smile
President Obama not having any events on his schedule today most likely because of ….
No way that that letter hasn’t been thoroughly vetted with the President before it was sent and made public.
Bob – I was just going to post that the President fully had been briefed about that letter in advance, and probably responded, “Bring it on.” But I see you’ve covered that thought!
Mr. Kander, a vet of Afghanistan war, puts his love an admiration for PBO in his own words.
He has also practically demonstrated his commitment to public service
Thank you Linda for posting that tweet.
We don’t have ‘the next four years’ … we have the next 12 DAYS (barely) … If Trump becomes President you can fully expect the Impeachment of Barack Obama & Hillary Clinton to be the 1st order of business of the Trumpian House of Representatives.
Thank you Nerdy!
A beloved Commander-in-chief, and a beloved President!
A personal memory: at my husband’s grave site, when the young Air Force Sergeant presented me with my husband’s flag, chills went through me, and tears filled my eyes when she said : On behalf of the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Armed Services, Barack Obama…..I cannot express the feeling I had. My husband had loved President Obama, and I am so thrilled that all of his recognition papers were signed by him.
That is very moving Carolyn. Sorry for your loss. Many people like you have really sacrificed for our country.
Hello TOD on a Finally Winter type weather in MN since Monday 😉
WH Presser is LIVE with Josh “The Voice” Earnest presiding at the Podium, 1/3 in already in Progress.
Thx NW, Love the work you do for TOD.
Congrats to all the Gold ⭐ winners since Monday afternoon.
{{{{ ❤ Chips ❤ }}}}, you are always on my mind. Missing you and Wanting you back soon.
I am tired of people telling me that we have to find ‘ common ground’ with Ferret Head Voters.
We honestly don’t have a choice but to obstruct and say no.
Just exactly what we are supposed to compromise on?
The removal of healthcare for 20 million Americans?
The Muslim Registry?
Seeing, what, a million DREAMERS thrown out of this country and families torn apart?
The destruction of the American Social Safety Net?
The taking away of abortion and a woman’s right to self-determination?
Just say OK, when a RACIST, in word and professional deed, is nominated to become the CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THIS COUNTRY?
Just be OK with a White Supremacist and Anti-Semite in the White House holding a FORMAL Advisor position?
I’m curious, just what the phuck do people believe I’m supposed to compromise with these muthaphuckas?
rikyrah, no common ground exists with Trumpians.
They are the ENEMY of our America, and humanity – no less so than those we fought in WWII; no less so than Al Qaeda, no less so than DAESH, no less so than Stalin’s USSR, no less so than Jefferson Davis and his slave owning Confederate buddies ….
Tell it Rikyrah, I’m not trying to understand shit about a Trump voter. I’m not trying to reach across the isle and I’m not trying to feel their pain. Because in my eyes their happiness is contingent upon everyone else that isn’t white catching pure hell. The fuck I want to understand them, fuck them.
I am a white woman and I agree with you Don. Fuck them.
This.
Me, too.
It is funny how getting to know everyone here is just by their words and what is in their hearts. For the most part we do not know race. I appear to be a White woman (15/16) the other (1/16) is Native American. I moved to this reservation 16 years ago so am now embracing my other side. My tribe was dissolved when I was seven my Dad did not talk about relatives so I did not even know of my heritage. Our tribe was restored when I was thirty-eight. It was not until my husband had died, I retired from teaching and I moved back to the Lower 48 as Alaskans say that I discovered my background for myself. I love this blog and all my friends here. I am happy to keep company with other PBO admirers. That is our mutual bond.
Beautiful Obama Grandmama. “mutual bond” is what we have here.
Amen Rikyrah.
amen to rikyrah and all the subsequent comments – this is going to be a hard and dirty fight because that is what we are up against
Uh huh
Uh huh
What a Minority Does to Maintain Power
by Nancy LeTourneau
December 7, 2016 1:22 PM
Josh Marshall is right to point to this article by Michael Barone as an important indicator of what is driving our politics these days. Noting that Clinton will win the state of California by something like 62 points, Barone literally warns that without the electoral college, white America would be colonialized by “those people” in California.
Allow me a brief detour to wonder how those Hispanic and Asian immigrants are managing to survive in a state that “priced out” white middle class families. But we’ll have to leave that discussion to another day. Barone never tackles that one.
Another thing Barone doesn’t mention in his attempt to scare people about being overrun by the Hispanic and Asian immigrants in California is that the same phenomenon that he describes in that state is also at work reducing Republican margins in red states like Arizona, Texas and Georgia. In other words, if he feels the need to halt the “colonialization” of white America – he’d better get to work in those states, regardless of whether or not the electoral college survives.
But Josh Marshall also notes the bigger picture.
and also from the PL…and some dems who want to bemoan the loss of white workers at the expense of the rest of us….not tackling the issue of racism will do that too ya
Between the profound and caring words of Barack Obama to our troops and the heroic choice Hillary Clinton made to embrace our diversity and pluralistic values and then winning by almost three million votes, I could cry for my country and what could have been. I have no common ground with anyone with voted for Trump, is bystanding the disaster unfolding or that sabotaged Hillary Clinton from the left (Bernie, that’s you.)
12 days and counting ….
12 days and counting … It’s ALL on US …
#YesWeCan
back to work ….
TRUMP’S FAMILY REUNION!
This should be showing a pic if not please fix it for me.
Am i the only one who feels that all these military appointments are a coup in slow motion. Military takeover ends all election related matters. Mmmhhmmm
I am real busy at work but still keeping up, just 2 days behind…have a great day and remember its always darkest before the dawn, be blessed…back to lurking
Completely agree.
It’s clear to me that Putin is in charge. Look at what’s coming out of Russia and all the publicity/propaganda about the US election. Putin desperately needs Crimea recognized as Russia, and the sanctions lifted. Trump has agreed, which will piss off NATO & the UN, and violate nearly every international treaty we have.
Look at the appointments: In every single case, it’s someone who would love to KILL the department they’re going to head. WHY? It’s going to be a systematic destruction of the entire Government.
Of course, that’s if Ryan & the GOP don’t dump Trump the day after the Electors meet, (unless they save us), and it’s official. Pence is their endgame, because he’s worse, and controllable, and Putin is in for a big surprise….
But that brings up, what will Donny & Putin do then? Donny will be in jail, since that’s really the only way the GOP can shut him the hell up. But Putin may spill a LOT… on the GOP.
Well actually these military appointments reflect the prizes for those US generals who participated in the psyops, rigging, hacking of US presidential election to put Donald in the Oval. It’s true. It was a slo mo coup which started with the Rolling Stones article in 2010.
Seeing is believing. I am 1001% a doubting Thomasina.
Child, please!
He’ll only do it AFTER The EC meets on the 19th, so it will lock POTUS for the GOP, then they can dump Donny and install Pence.
Uh-uh. Not taking his speakeasy. Sister Lindsey must surely spend the months between now & 2020 onward looking for his cojones & lack of decency.
Oops!
the gop does not care about anyone but the rich
PLACED AN ARTICLE ABOUT PAUL RYAN NOT WANTING SCHOOL CHILDREN TO HAVE FREE LUNCHES…THERE IS NO FURY LIKE THE WRATH OF GOD!..BOOMERANG!
Funny how the 3rd party are always accusing “Both Party” memes.
59% of Votes Not counted in a Nation where The Two Parties are the Rule Makers? Never. Only GOP controlled States are these Rigging continue in a systematic form.
US Media Looks away.
When Dems Refuse to make this a huge issue, it continues to get worse. GOP controls now 34 States without anyone holding them accountable.
Here is a real treat for you!
People at the White House: The Final Interview with The Obamas (27:19)
Video here” http://people.com/pen/00000158-d8fa-d4d6-a7dd-fffbd88c0000/00000158-d9d5-da13-ab5f-dfd75fa20000/
Kids Interview The Obamas – http://people.com/pen/00000158-d8fa-d4d6-a7dd-fffbd88c0000/00000158-da0f-da13-ab5f-dfcf06cc0000/
I love them answering the kids questions. They are just the best, I am going to miss them so much.
This needs to be spread far and wide. One of the many, many deeply disturbing things about this election and this fraud of a man
Ellison is not a good match for DNC chair. I just don’t see it.
How much do you to bet that on election night some of those Carrier union members voted for Trump, because you know, economic anxiety and Benghazi and two guys kissing out in public and shit.
And don’t forget how evil all us FEMANAZIS are…..
Hold on for a second, did he just say remarkable Republican Presidential leadership in the oval office? I’m not sure about this but the last Republican to hold the oval office damn near destroyed this country.
No, go listen again, he’s talking about Republican staff: Scocroft, Powell, & Rice. At least that’s how I took it.
Oh my….
Thank you hopefruit2 and JER
I just got the time to sit back and listen to the Obamas interview with People Magazine, it is priceless. I am going to miss them so much.
OMG! Thank You POTUS and FLOTUS, we appreciate all you have done for this country. Thank You so much.
Listen to the end were FLOTUS talks of how proud she is of her husband.
A new favorite picture of mines of the Obamas
LAWD! So gorgeous. I so much love for my POTUS and FLOTUS.
He can’t help it!
Trump lies about EVERYTHING.
Trump is a liar.
Totally. Wouldn’t know truth if it hit him in the face.
oops, I thought this post had “been eaten” by World Press. I meant it for another spot & have already duplicated it
I meant to give you a heads up about the person who posts on this account … if you have time, then go through some of his TL
Hey Allison, heads up: this dude is a right wing nut job cut from the same cloth as the racist Breitbart website.
thanks, as always.
I was trying to give a similar warning but I didn’t know how to do it.
this guy is certifiably nuts
Good afternoon TOD. I can’t thank all of you enough for being here. I know I am not the only one who is having a hard time. I just pray we can all stay together after January 20. We are going to need each other to know how to proceed and where to fight. I am determined to fight with all I have.
Those beautiful faces of our first family gives us all strength.
I just bought a “Special Collector’s Edition” of Rolling Stone’s “The Obama Years- Inside a Historic Presidency”. Lots of good narrative and pictures to be a keepsake.
AN. AN HISTORIC. AN. WTF is happening to our language???? Sorry – but that’s one thing that pisses me OFF. It’s fucking ROLLING STONE!!!
I totally agree with you!
makes me CRAZY-ER!!!!!
Suggestion: while” Obama and Kids” have been celebrated many times, I think there is room to celebrate how he relates to people who are his senior in age. He is very careful with those who are infirm, a steadying hand always at the ready; he comforts those who have suffered loss and celebrates those with whom he shares joy, and talks with them as he would talk to his Tutu. Some photos that come to mind are: The Australian visit when a survivor of a WWII tragedy held onto him and cried, He and Michelle dancing with the 101 year old A-A woman (can’t remember her name), the various wheel-chair bound vets he has met at various functions who showed their love and respect, and of course, the almost iconic one of the elderly vet who insisted on rising from his wheelchair to salute his CIC, and his love and respect for his Sioux father before he died. Another thread could be of his role as Scientist-in Chief (the world of science and innovation is really going to miss him) with photos of him geeking out with scientists young and old, and finally, I would really like to see a collection of photos of him laughing, teasing, and enjoying himself. This diary is our love song to a great man; let us continue to sing his praises loud and clear until he leaves his time as the 44th President of the United States of America.
PS. I love this current thread that focuses on him as CIC.
Excellent idea CEB 🙂 There are so many pics to choose from! And the opportunities for Scientist-in-Chief are boundless!
I love this idea.
Don’t forget to tune in, or set your DVRs.
DVR set. Thanks for the reminder!
You’re welcome JO’B! And for those who can’t make it at 9PM, I think there’s a re-play at 12 Midnight. 🙂
Just PERFECTION.
🙂
My goodness, Michelle is gorgeous! The guy with her is not so bad either.
Out of respect for our FLOTUS, I have not mentioned “naughty mat” in reference to any of these pics. 🙂
Wow.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/07/you-all-belong-here/
Et tu, Brute (love it).
Here’s the embedded tweet (eek).