Good evening, TOD! Ms. “ALWAYS ON THE CASE” Nerdy, THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THIS PLACE HUMMING! I’ve missed so much while dealing with the results of the fire in my home; however, I’m comforted to know that when I get a little time, I can scroll back to November 14th and catch up!
Ms. Chips, miss you and Danny like crazy! Hope that you taking care and healing. ❤ you and miss you!
FLOTUS used one of my favorite slang words — 'DAG'
Just LOVING this interview — she's keeping it real and soooo down to earth; speaking TRUTH to Power… Can't wait to catch her NEXT chapter!
My 87 year old mother, like Michelle always says we have to “Keep it moving” when adversity comes as well. I hope young women watch this; MO is giving a master class in how to handle your haters.
My mother always said we just have to “keep going,” through the struggles in life (my struggles, of course, paled in comparison with Mrs. Obama’s and those who needed to hear her master class tonight!). And our mothers were right!
Greetings from Iowa – I am still savoring your wonderful posts about Barack Obama, but I am increasing depressed that PBO will be leaving office. I have been withdrawing from the news and social media – it will never be the same. Today, however, I came across something that made me remember some of my other favorite things: Slate.com is having “Wonder Week” in celebration of Stevie Wonder. There’s a series of articles about his genius, his albums, etc – apparently to be 17 different articles this week. It’s been a balm to my soul. Check it out at http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/wonder_week/2016/12/introducing_wonder_week_slate_s_celebration_of_stevie_wonder_and_all_the.html.
This guy was hopeful, too, about the EC, but now he’s moved on. Or so he says. First his comment annoyed me, but then – for about 5 minutes – it made me feel like we still have a collective purpose. Offering it to you, in case it helps ease your mind, hopefully longer than it did mine.
Glad the EC vote is over. Now people of conscience can stop wasting energy on unicorn fantasies & focus on obstructing this prick's agenda.
kept hoping for a miracle but in truth republicans would have surprised me if they even contemplated defecting – they are simply too greedy for wealth & power-hungry
On another note: Everyone should know by now that PBO does not tip his hand when he has something major planned and his staff is leak-proof. I expect an announcement about how Putin is taken down for his hacking of the election any day now. The media. as usual is loud and stupid, but I was a bit surprised by the way Ted Koppell (yes, he is still alive) confronted Josh about this matter in the interview that was shown on CBS Sunday Morning. They never learn.
Indeed meta – this was just what we needed. An infusion of our FLOTUS’ inspiration, warmth, wisdom, beauty…all in a single hour. I have it on my DVR, and I plan to watch it again when it airs on OWN this Wednesday! 🙂
It was AMAZING in every way. OMG, what a breath of fresh air. Loved PBO’s entrance as well and how FLOTUS lit up just seeing him. He’s such a true gentleman. Again, AMAZING.
Pope Francis, as most know, is high on helping immigrants and refugees, around the globe. He’s even invited a few families to hop aboard his plane, and has brought them back to the Vatican to be relocated, to set the example, and he also continues to show leadership from this pastoral not political perspective. Although many times in the past on other issues, U.S, Catholic Bishops have seemed to be leaning far right, on this issue they’re also keeping an eye on Trump and anything dastardly he’ll pull. As a Catholic (and one who remembers we’re a country of immigrants), I’m very pleased to see these preps.
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USCCB [U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops] Forms Working Group to Monitor Needs of Migrants, Refugees
The groundwork for the working group was set during the bishops’ annual fall general assembly in Baltimore when several bishops suggested the conference closely monitor actions by the federal government that affect immigrants and refugees. In announcing the working group, the Public Affairs Office said the bishops and USCCB staff will be ready to respond to any executive orders and legislation that the new Congress and President-elect Donald J. Trump may introduce.
The city of Los Angeles is contributing $10 million to LA Justice Fund, an organization which provides legal services to undocumented immigrants. Heard on the radio today that it’s joining other cities with similar programs, but wasn’t able to identify which cities offer similar services.
(1/2) #LosAngeles announces $10million Legal Defense Fund for immigrants facing deportation. $2m from city $3m from county $5m from donors https://t.co/5BxnILk13t
gratified to see the mainly positive response to the interview of Ms. Oprah and FLOTUS;
yes, some of the O-haters (aka deplorables) are out tonight and trying to hijack the response to the interview. I am not going to let them steal my joy from the interview
Exactly! A few words “out there” won’t take away from how very much gazillions of people who tuned in loved her interview. This is one night when I hope to just ignore the haters. In this case, that hurts them worse than anything, and I’m all for that.
Unless I missed something, Sacramento CA did not air the FLOTUS/Oprah interview. Granted I didn’t even turn my tv on until a few minutes before 8pm Pacific Time, but unless it had already aired before 8pm, there was no interview listed on our local CBS station at 8pm; only regular programming for the rest of the night. I couldn’t find anything streaming online either. For streaming, it would have been necessary to join and pay for All Access CBS. I already pay Xfinity enough and feel like I’m being robbed. So angry right now you could fry an egg on my head! Conservative-controlled valley media jerks will not give a platform for anything Obama if they can help it.
I’m probably the last person who should be giving advice on television, since I quit my cable subscription a couple of years ago and now don’t have a TV, but saw a tweet a few days ago that this special will air on OWN TV — not sure what that is, and how you can view it — the @OWN_TV Twitter account hasn’t tweeted since 2012, and @Oprah Twitter account hasn’t mentioned this, so don’t know how helpful this is. 😦
Thank you arapaho415. I found an article that said the interview will air on OWN (Oprah’s network) on Wednesday 12/21. I’ll wait for that. Just miffed that it did not show on the local CBS station tonight as advertised. Conservative media will not give an inch to anything Obama. Just angry that they are able to control our flow of information and viewership that way. I need to find a way around the cable void.
OUTSTANDING! Thank you meta! I have also bookmarked it and will watch as soon as I get home.
I lurk on a daily basis, and don’t know what I’d do without the TOD village; my main source for actual national and world news and everything Obama. Many thanks to all contributors, bts, Nerdy for keeping this site ODS troll free, running smoothly and updated daily, and most of all to Chips for creating this Obama Oasis. We miss you greatly and pray that you’re healing.
Gazelle, Thanks for taking on the nightly musical selection duties in our dear Dudette’s absence. Much appreciated. Happy Holidays to you and yours! ❤ ❤
Glad that last comment got eaten:) I did it wrong…anyway, who thought that my Republican senators would be the voices of reason? Life is strange sometimes…
LAURA INGRAHAM: Obviously Trump will become, officially become, the next president of the United States today after the Electoral College meets. But he is going to have challenges from Republicans on Capitol Hill. And most obvious among the speeds bumps he’ll hit will be [Republican Sens.] John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Jeff Flake, that triumvirate of idiocy. Excuse me. But he’s going to hit some rough waters with them, why?
The question of the future is how best to keep millions from brooding over the wrongs of the past & difficulties of the present. -WEBDub pic.twitter.com/XLBDL6oGEl
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
LIVE NOW ON CBS.
Thanks, darlin’. I am watching. ❤
Thanks, Nerdy! Really rely on you so much. Hope life is treating you well.
❤🌹🙏🏻🌹❤
Yes I love that. Girl, you better keep it moving.
Michelle called them out:” Congress, leaders in congress were against my husband.”
CONTINUOUSLLLLLLLLLLLLLY AND CONSTANTLYYYYYYYYYYYY!…SHAME ON THEM!
She’s preachin’
Unfortunately, we have to wait until 8:00 here on the west coast.
Several times she speaks of being an adult, being grown, and knowing who you are in dealing with adversity. his is Michelle unplugged; loving it.
Should be: “This is Michelle unplugged.”
Good evening, TOD! Ms. “ALWAYS ON THE CASE” Nerdy, THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THIS PLACE HUMMING! I’ve missed so much while dealing with the results of the fire in my home; however, I’m comforted to know that when I get a little time, I can scroll back to November 14th and catch up!
Ms. Chips, miss you and Danny like crazy! Hope that you taking care and healing. ❤ you and miss you!
FLOTUS used one of my favorite slang words — 'DAG'
Just LOVING this interview — she's keeping it real and soooo down to earth; speaking TRUTH to Power… Can't wait to catch her NEXT chapter!
My 87 year old mother, like Michelle always says we have to “Keep it moving” when adversity comes as well. I hope young women watch this; MO is giving a master class in how to handle your haters.
My mother always said we just have to “keep going,” through the struggles in life (my struggles, of course, paled in comparison with Mrs. Obama’s and those who needed to hear her master class tonight!). And our mothers were right!
Greetings from Iowa – I am still savoring your wonderful posts about Barack Obama, but I am increasing depressed that PBO will be leaving office. I have been withdrawing from the news and social media – it will never be the same. Today, however, I came across something that made me remember some of my other favorite things: Slate.com is having “Wonder Week” in celebration of Stevie Wonder. There’s a series of articles about his genius, his albums, etc – apparently to be 17 different articles this week. It’s been a balm to my soul. Check it out at http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/wonder_week/2016/12/introducing_wonder_week_slate_s_celebration_of_stevie_wonder_and_all_the.html.
” …being educated, strong, and out-spoken” that you Michelle for always insisting on being who you are and for your example.
You might want to pick up Rolling Stone’s Collector’s Edition, “The Obama Years”….got me teary.
I could have listen to Michelle Obama for another hour. So proud of that woman.
Love her, love her, love her. I have said it many times, Michelle Obama is the best First Lady this country have had in along time. Simple the best.
I am so depressed. I had hope the electors would save us. I honestly did. My brain cannot fathom they’re this stupid and irresponsible.
We’re so fucked.
The Failsafe FAILED, making the EC useless and unconstitutional.
We must get rid of it, we must find the will.
This guy was hopeful, too, about the EC, but now he’s moved on. Or so he says. First his comment annoyed me, but then – for about 5 minutes – it made me feel like we still have a collective purpose. Offering it to you, in case it helps ease your mind, hopefully longer than it did mine.
Thanks Jacqueline. I need a mail order Scottish husband.
LMAO. Google it; I’m sure they’re already lining up, to help the “damsels in distress.”
kept hoping for a miracle but in truth republicans would have surprised me if they even contemplated defecting – they are simply too greedy for wealth & power-hungry
Keep it handy
http://www.defenseone.com/politics/2016/12/next-national-security-conflict-trumps-foreign-business-interests/133899/?oref=d-topstory
This a great visual and summary of Twitler’s conflicts of interests around the world.
Yup…that’s why we need to keep it handy. Lots to fuck up here.
I do believe “Twitler” is the best name I’ve seen thus far. Well don idon.
This is incredible! Trump’s conflicts of interests world-wide are staggering. Thank you so much DF for sharing this info.
On another note: Everyone should know by now that PBO does not tip his hand when he has something major planned and his staff is leak-proof. I expect an announcement about how Putin is taken down for his hacking of the election any day now. The media. as usual is loud and stupid, but I was a bit surprised by the way Ted Koppell (yes, he is still alive) confronted Josh about this matter in the interview that was shown on CBS Sunday Morning. They never learn.
What happened? What did Ted say?
This is the 4th person to throw their hat in to run for DNC Chair
add his name to the growing list of folks who want to be DNC chair
Jaime Harrison
Keith Elison
Tom Perez
notice there are no women running…you have to wonder why that is
Adam’s tweet states he’s running for DNC VICE chair. Aren’t the other three running for DNC chair?
ohhhh/…i misread it….duhhhh…thanks
I really and truly enjoyed FLOTUS she’s soooooo likable and real I’m certainly gonna miss you♥️🌈🌴😊🍷🌺
Can’t wait to see FLOTUS. Desperately need her and all her wisdom at this hour.
Indeed meta – this was just what we needed. An infusion of our FLOTUS’ inspiration, warmth, wisdom, beauty…all in a single hour. I have it on my DVR, and I plan to watch it again when it airs on OWN this Wednesday! 🙂
It was AMAZING in every way. OMG, what a breath of fresh air. Loved PBO’s entrance as well and how FLOTUS lit up just seeing him. He’s such a true gentleman. Again, AMAZING.
Gee…be a shame if there was lots of confusion between the private security and the SS…..
Tell me about it. Just sayin’.
Pope Francis, as most know, is high on helping immigrants and refugees, around the globe. He’s even invited a few families to hop aboard his plane, and has brought them back to the Vatican to be relocated, to set the example, and he also continues to show leadership from this pastoral not political perspective. Although many times in the past on other issues, U.S, Catholic Bishops have seemed to be leaning far right, on this issue they’re also keeping an eye on Trump and anything dastardly he’ll pull. As a Catholic (and one who remembers we’re a country of immigrants), I’m very pleased to see these preps.
***
USCCB [U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops] Forms Working Group to Monitor Needs of Migrants, Refugees
The groundwork for the working group was set during the bishops’ annual fall general assembly in Baltimore when several bishops suggested the conference closely monitor actions by the federal government that affect immigrants and refugees. In announcing the working group, the Public Affairs Office said the bishops and USCCB staff will be ready to respond to any executive orders and legislation that the new Congress and President-elect Donald J. Trump may introduce.
http://www.americamagazine.org/issue/usccb-forms-working-group-monitor-needs-migrants-refugees?utm_content=buffer8de27&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
GE JO’B.
The city of Los Angeles is contributing $10 million to LA Justice Fund, an organization which provides legal services to undocumented immigrants. Heard on the radio today that it’s joining other cities with similar programs, but wasn’t able to identify which cities offer similar services.
Link to article about the fund:
This is FABULOUS news. You made my evening! Thanks so much, Arapaho!
Reminder:)
See what you think.
https://www.balloon-juice.com/2016/12/19/its-a-forty-foot-dive-into-a-tub-of-water-but-i-think-you-can-do-it/
I CONCUR
Love our FLOTUS.
Keep an eye out for them…help them out if you can
http://ladypartsjusticeleague.com/
Get the app (free)…maybe send some $$ their way..
https://www.aclu.org/feature/aclu-apps-record-police-conduct
gratified to see the mainly positive response to the interview of Ms. Oprah and FLOTUS;
yes, some of the O-haters (aka deplorables) are out tonight and trying to hijack the response to the interview. I am not going to let them steal my joy from the interview
Exactly! A few words “out there” won’t take away from how very much gazillions of people who tuned in loved her interview. This is one night when I hope to just ignore the haters. In this case, that hurts them worse than anything, and I’m all for that.
Right on globalcitizenlinda
Morning everyone..thanks for this, JER…I think it’s a Must See….Never president. Never.
Unless I missed something, Sacramento CA did not air the FLOTUS/Oprah interview. Granted I didn’t even turn my tv on until a few minutes before 8pm Pacific Time, but unless it had already aired before 8pm, there was no interview listed on our local CBS station at 8pm; only regular programming for the rest of the night. I couldn’t find anything streaming online either. For streaming, it would have been necessary to join and pay for All Access CBS. I already pay Xfinity enough and feel like I’m being robbed. So angry right now you could fry an egg on my head! Conservative-controlled valley media jerks will not give a platform for anything Obama if they can help it.
GE lmrj.
I’m probably the last person who should be giving advice on television, since I quit my cable subscription a couple of years ago and now don’t have a TV, but saw a tweet a few days ago that this special will air on OWN TV — not sure what that is, and how you can view it — the @OWN_TV Twitter account hasn’t tweeted since 2012, and @Oprah Twitter account hasn’t mentioned this, so don’t know how helpful this is. 😦
It’s the Oprah Winfrey Network – OWN. The Twitter handle for OWN is @OWNTV. I pretty much keep my cable on OWN and DVR shows on ABC.
Wise choice idon.
Thank you arapaho415. I found an article that said the interview will air on OWN (Oprah’s network) on Wednesday 12/21. I’ll wait for that. Just miffed that it did not show on the local CBS station tonight as advertised. Conservative media will not give an inch to anything Obama. Just angry that they are able to control our flow of information and viewership that way. I need to find a way around the cable void.
lmrj, you can also watch it online now at:
http://www.cbs.com/shows/michelle-obama-farewell-to-white-house-oprah-winfrey-special/
I’ve bookmarked it and hope it stays put so we can watch whenever we please.
OUTSTANDING! Thank you meta! I have also bookmarked it and will watch as soon as I get home.
I lurk on a daily basis, and don’t know what I’d do without the TOD village; my main source for actual national and world news and everything Obama. Many thanks to all contributors, bts, Nerdy for keeping this site ODS troll free, running smoothly and updated daily, and most of all to Chips for creating this Obama Oasis. We miss you greatly and pray that you’re healing.
We’ll make it all right! No worries!
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Another of many versions of this song:
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And the same song runs through all in America. So what use is racism? Who & what is racism serving?
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Gazelle, Thanks for taking on the nightly musical selection duties in our dear Dudette’s absence. Much appreciated. Happy Holidays to you and yours! ❤ ❤
Welcome to the new normal. I think we ALL will be doing some version of this real soon. Resist and educate
Life is funny sometimes:) Who thought that my Republican senators would be the voices of reason:)
Glad that last comment got eaten:) I did it wrong…anyway, who thought that my Republican senators would be the voices of reason? Life is strange sometimes…
http://www.politicususa.com/2016/12/19/laura-ingraham-calls-john-mccain-lindsey-graham-jeff-flake-triumvirate-idiocy.html
LAURA INGRAHAM: Obviously Trump will become, officially become, the next president of the United States today after the Electoral College meets. But he is going to have challenges from Republicans on Capitol Hill. And most obvious among the speeds bumps he’ll hit will be [Republican Sens.] John McCain, Lindsey Graham, Jeff Flake, that triumvirate of idiocy. Excuse me. But he’s going to hit some rough waters with them, why?
Someone here will be happy to see this:)
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/12/20/andrea-bocelli-backs-out-of-trump-inauguration-performance.html
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2016/12/20/early-bird-chat-906/
YES