UNBELIEVABLE HOW LONG IT TAKES THE STUBBORN AND IGNORANT TO UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF THE TRUMP-KUSHNER-PUTIN RELATIONSHIP..GOING TO HAVE TO USE FLASHCARDS AND THERE ARE ALREADY ENOUGH PHOTOS TO BACK IT UP….
Dan Rather's open letter to POTUS urging him to take notice of the two heroes that were killed by a racist/Islamaphobic man in Portland. pic.twitter.com/jUXUHn7fen
#OTD we remember Maya Angelou. She made literary history with her first publication “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” her 1969 memoir. pic.twitter.com/JwAeANQ7QM
See this right here? Lindsey is trying it out. It's about to become the new GOP talking point pushed out of the war room. Bank it. 5/28@6:12 https://t.co/9iNeYoxTOg
I replied to his tweet. Thus far, I have not been Blocked.
Context, matter.
Not an excuse, just Facts as they are today.
With a handful of Dems in DC, the current Talking point is to follow where the evidence leads. So most Dems in Congress are not Openly calling for Jared Kusher’s suspension or total denial of his Security Clearance Privileges. I am with Reps Waters, Lieu, etc. Sen Booker gave the same answer Rep Schiff(sp) of CA gave today.
As is now obvious to everyone, we are in completely uncharted territory largely because the Electoral College failed to perform as the Founders had wisely anticipated and proscribed.
Unified, unambiguous demand to the Congress by the 5 Former Presidents to remove and prosecute Trump and all who are known to have contributed to undermining the 2016 Election and other elements of our National Security, is essential, now.
Jacqueline, we absolutely need them to unite and demand that Congress recognize the severity of the threat to America and act accordingly.
Extraordinary crisis require extraordinary actions and the last time the US confronted anything remotely comparable was when Senator Jeff Davis became the President of the Confederacy.
you are right …Bob…the Electoral college was to be the fail safe….there were members who asked to be briefed on the intelligence…perhaps if they had been they might have voted differently…
It is with great sadness we report that retired FF Ray Pfeifer, E-40, has passed away this morning after a long battle with 9/11 Cancer! pic.twitter.com/rAInrlvdld
— FDNY Eng 63, Lad 39 (@FDNYEngine63) May 28, 2017
My response to a right-wing blogger who called me a kook and a loser for stating that Donald Trump is a liar / water is wet: pic.twitter.com/pAp18w2x3W
And if this had happened on President Obama’s watch – the media, the GOP – screams and blame. Given that trump seems to be changing the US “friends and allies” Japan, like my country, has good reason to worry.
Yes, Annie Lowrey is one of the “golden” media types (a huge snob and married to the equally insufferable Ezra Klein) — can’t stand either of them, but when something is as clear as the nose on your face, it’s hard for even the most insufferable to ignore (both she and Ezra are considered “liberals” within the elite east coast media circle):
Hi arapahoe – I found it hard to believe the story in her tweet – an unbelievable way to balance budgets. As usual, this puts massive pressure on working class families – not to mention what it does to the children.
Shame she lost credibility because – hate on the black guy.
If they cut teachers down to four days equaling less pay with less days to get through the same curriculum I foresee less people going into education as a career.
The 45 WH reality show is as bad as our worst fears imagined. When your worst fears are realized there is nothing left to fear and the only way is up and out. It is not the end of the world until it is the end of the world. In the meantime, there is much that we can do to try to change things for the better locally, state-wide and nationally. The haters have the wheel, but they are not having fun or winning and real victories. Much to their surprise the election result did not mean a mandate or that people, especially women, would lie down and take it. We know who the enemy is (because really, that is what they are) we are learning how to defeat them. Evil has a lot of rope, but in the end it is hanged with it.
Have you noticed that it is all of the people that he is hanging out with who are tweeting photos of their time together and not PBO? Former and current leaders and well-known people are totally fan boying him. PBO is welcome everywhere, except may be Russia. He is the only president of the modern era who did not have to spend his time as a former president trying to repair his reputation and finances, hiding out to avoid being called up for war crimes, jumping out of planes and wearing colorful socks, losing his mind, having to stay hidden at home because he is so hated. Just as he redefined the presidency (his model is the one that will be copied, not the current one), he is redefining the role of a former president mostly because the causes he took on are close to his heart and there is still much to do and in part because of the current situation. He is also still serving just by being who he is. It really helped that he was all over Europe this past week and people were reminded that not everyone in the US is crazy and that the country that produced the horrible 45 also produced the intelligent, informed, graceful, thoughtful, and truly strong 44.
It really helped that he was all over Europe this past week and people were reminded that not everyone in the US is crazy and that the country that produced the horrible 45 also produced the intelligent, informed, graceful, thoughtful, and truly strong 44.
I love that PBO and forever FLOTUS Michelle are going about their post-WH lives just as they did while they were in the White House. Behaving presidentially, showing respect and compassion and intelligence, and being greeted like rock stars everywhere. Seeing the photos of PBO with other current and former world leaders messes with my brain (in a good way) and I could easily imagine that they’re still in charge.
READ this thread & understand how we are being played every day because Republicans and the media are complicit in TrumpCrimeFamily abuses https://t.co/ZkHMqMpwSa
Depends on what you like! There’s are easy mix chocolate or lemon cake. If you’re comfortable with dough, an easy fruit galette. And there’s always strawberry shortcake or fruit cobblers. Any idea which you’d prefer?
On This Day. 1917: John F. Kennedy was born. He was the 35th president, serving between 1961-63. Youngest elected—youngest to die pic.twitter.com/nZdUBtWp9n
— West Wing Reports (@WestWingReport) May 29, 2017
I CANNOT STAND TO WATCH TRUMP AT ARLINGTON..IT INFECTS THE SACRED GROUND…IT IS A SHADOW OF STENCH ON OUR DEAD SOLDIERS..IT IS WRONG AND AGAINST GOD..HE KNOWS THE HEART!
Maybe Trump should bring a mobility scooter in case it's a long walk to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, or his bone spurs are acting up. pic.twitter.com/QZQKJHzUp8
— Alt Fed Employee (@Alt_FedEmployee) May 29, 2017
It is Memorial Day. Honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend America, in our military and intelligence services. pic.twitter.com/YtNN1UG03r
One Republican House staffer told Ball that while some Republicans think they can fight through the Trump crisis, another group simply believes that Trump’s presidency is doomed to “a long slow death.”
“This is like Reservoir Dogs,” the staffer said, referring to the Quentin Tarantino movie in which the majority of the main characters die at each others’ hands. “Everyone ends up dead on the floor.”
Similarly, one Republican lobbyist told Ball that the constant drumbeat of scandals might ensure some GOP lawmakers decide to throw in the towel instead of running for new terms.
“You finally have united Republican government, and this is as good as it gets?” he asked. “Why bother? A malaise is setting in.”
This story is minor, but it expresses the essential nature of Trump on literal and metaphorical levels: Trump stole another family’s crest and replaced the “Integrity” motto with his own name. The rightful owners of the crest considered suing but decided not to when they were made aware of Trump’s typical response to suits: exhausting plaintiffs in court until they drop the matter.
But there’s another family property — a surname — that is far more fitting for Trump to usurp: Quisling. Most of us here have probably heard it, but I doubt one teenager in a thousand has.
It originated with Vidkun Quisling, who was installed as the leader of occupied Norway and who collaborated with the Nazis during WW2. Here he is seated with Heinrich Himmler:
Here’s how Churchill turned Quisling’s name into a synonym for “traitor” and “collaborator” in 1941:
“A vile race of Quislings — to use a new word which will carry the scorn of mankind down the centuries — is hired to fawn upon the conqueror, to collaborate in his designs and to enforce his rule upon their fellow countrymen while grovelling low themselves.”
Good morning everyone. Proud of the vets in my family. My father, World War II, my husband Korea, and my son, the Cold War. Also, my great grandfather, 6th Vermont in the Civil War. Thankful for my husband’s service particularly, because he gifted me with lifetime health insurance from his service. Yesterday I went to the cemetery and placed flowers and a flag around his marker. I still miss him after almost two years, and know that I always will. But his spirit is with me.
Reading about the malaise of Republicans, and that maybe they are facing reality with djt, it only took FOUR months! Feels like a decade to us, but I keep counting and it is only four months.
From what I’m reading about Putin’s visit to France, President Macron is not going to be conned by him any more than he was by djt. How fortunate for the world that the French election was held before this summit, and he was elected.
Republicans blinded by fear and rage, thirsty for power, desperate for a reclamation and reassertion of racial power, have cast their lot with the great deceiver and all their previous deal breakers are negotiable…
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although i agree for the most part with this statement…i do not believe that Republicans have ever held much moral high ground.
The Obama Diary 
WENT OVER TO MILITARY.COM..ONE OF MY HANGOUTS..THE MEN N THE NAVY ARE PRETTY UPSET WITH TRUMP’S LOOSE LIPS DISCLOSING BATTLE SHIPS!
MELANIA NEEDS TO SLAP HIM AGAIN..AIM HIGHER!
UNBELIEVABLE HOW LONG IT TAKES THE STUBBORN AND IGNORANT TO UNDERSTAND THE HISTORY OF THE TRUMP-KUSHNER-PUTIN RELATIONSHIP..GOING TO HAVE TO USE FLASHCARDS AND THERE ARE ALREADY ENOUGH PHOTOS TO BACK IT UP….
❤️ NW ❤️ Sure have been thinking often of our Chipsticks. Please give her my love.
Yes, please do! Love to you too Nerdy! Don’t know where we’d be without you. 😘
Personally, I’d be in an asylum.
I’d be right alongside you! 🙃
PARTY LOYALTY THESE DAYS……UNFORTUNATELY……….YES I’M A REPUGNANT AND I MUST VOTE FOR ADOLF!
EVERYONE MUST BE DANCING AROUND. THE GRILL…NO BBQ HERE..STORMY WEATHER….OFF TO SOME INDOOR STEAK FRYING!…
Vroom, vroom! 🏎
Probably one of my most favorite memories of the early days of PBO’s admin.
Yay Venus! 🎾
Where is Serena? 🙂
She’s pregnant and has taken a leave of absence but plans to be back!
Busy elsewhere 😄
I remember our FLOTUS gave a wonderful speech at her memorial service. Oprah was there too.
Missed this yesterday
https://www.balloon-juice.com/2017/05/28/the-american-century-ends-after-72-years/
I urge you to read the last 2 paragraphs. Let that all sink in.
VP Joe!
😎🍦
🤔
He should give the $ back.
Cory Booker….sigh!
He’s DONE. Stick a fork in him. UGH
I replied to his tweet. Thus far, I have not been Blocked.
Context, matter.
Not an excuse, just Facts as they are today.
With a handful of Dems in DC, the current Talking point is to follow where the evidence leads. So most Dems in Congress are not Openly calling for Jared Kusher’s suspension or total denial of his Security Clearance Privileges. I am with Reps Waters, Lieu, etc. Sen Booker gave the same answer Rep Schiff(sp) of CA gave today.
Jake blocked me a long time ago.
Me too.
As is now obvious to everyone, we are in completely uncharted territory largely because the Electoral College failed to perform as the Founders had wisely anticipated and proscribed.
Unified, unambiguous demand to the Congress by the 5 Former Presidents to remove and prosecute Trump and all who are known to have contributed to undermining the 2016 Election and other elements of our National Security, is essential, now.
Brilliant, Bob. If the five of them could meet to discuss this …
Jacqueline, we absolutely need them to unite and demand that Congress recognize the severity of the threat to America and act accordingly.
Extraordinary crisis require extraordinary actions and the last time the US confronted anything remotely comparable was when Senator Jeff Davis became the President of the Confederacy.
Totally agree, Bob. Something has to happen now.
you are right …Bob…the Electoral college was to be the fail safe….there were members who asked to be briefed on the intelligence…perhaps if they had been they might have voted differently…
RIP, good servant.
Duh.
http://www.politicususa.com/2017/05/28/fox-news-exposed-contributor-scripted-rigged-scam.html
Thank you so much Nerdy, these laughs were sorely needed 🙂 🙂
This about covers it.
Yes, that one’s a perfect assessment. Unfortunately.
And if this had happened on President Obama’s watch – the media, the GOP – screams and blame. Given that trump seems to be changing the US “friends and allies” Japan, like my country, has good reason to worry.
Take care TOD ….
I’ve got quotes of Maya’s around my house! She’s always been an inspiration.
PBO can come to all of the barbeques!
Isn’t Annie Lowry the one who attacked PBO for not having enough women in his administration. Suddenly she realises the problems with the GOP?
GE 99ts.
Yes, Annie Lowrey is one of the “golden” media types (a huge snob and married to the equally insufferable Ezra Klein) — can’t stand either of them, but when something is as clear as the nose on your face, it’s hard for even the most insufferable to ignore (both she and Ezra are considered “liberals” within the elite east coast media circle):
Hi arapahoe – I found it hard to believe the story in her tweet – an unbelievable way to balance budgets. As usual, this puts massive pressure on working class families – not to mention what it does to the children.
Shame she lost credibility because – hate on the black guy.
If they cut teachers down to four days equaling less pay with less days to get through the same curriculum I foresee less people going into education as a career.
The 45 WH reality show is as bad as our worst fears imagined. When your worst fears are realized there is nothing left to fear and the only way is up and out. It is not the end of the world until it is the end of the world. In the meantime, there is much that we can do to try to change things for the better locally, state-wide and nationally. The haters have the wheel, but they are not having fun or winning and real victories. Much to their surprise the election result did not mean a mandate or that people, especially women, would lie down and take it. We know who the enemy is (because really, that is what they are) we are learning how to defeat them. Evil has a lot of rope, but in the end it is hanged with it.
DOB 29 May 1917.
Died 22 Nov 1963.
Would have turned 100yrs on 29 May 2017.
GM, good Memorial Day to you, Nena.
From Meta’s Twitter timeline this morning:
My Dad was born in 1917 – also served in WWII. He died in 2005. It was and is so heartbreaking that JFK died so young.
Congrats, Sue of MN on your Au ⭐
Thanks for a great Post, NW.
❤ ❤ ❤ Always, TODbots.
until, Tomorrow.
We love you back, Nena!
And for a little more levity for everyone, have you read one of Awesome Luvvie’s latest columns on DTs visit to the Vatican.
http://www.awesomelyluvvie.com/2017/05/pope-meeting-donald-trump.html
Oh, I forgot to add, in Luvvie’s column she mentions the Pope’s recent TED talk. Stunning! 18 minutes of wisdom. https://www.ted.com/talks/pope_francis_why_the_only_future_worth_building_includes_everyone#t-707819
Goodnight TOD ….
twitler’s tour was a great success …. for his master putin.
These kids are NOT playing. The good thing is that they knew all about the granny-starver and his chicken shit evil ways. Someone taught them well.
Have you noticed that it is all of the people that he is hanging out with who are tweeting photos of their time together and not PBO? Former and current leaders and well-known people are totally fan boying him. PBO is welcome everywhere, except may be Russia. He is the only president of the modern era who did not have to spend his time as a former president trying to repair his reputation and finances, hiding out to avoid being called up for war crimes, jumping out of planes and wearing colorful socks, losing his mind, having to stay hidden at home because he is so hated. Just as he redefined the presidency (his model is the one that will be copied, not the current one), he is redefining the role of a former president mostly because the causes he took on are close to his heart and there is still much to do and in part because of the current situation. He is also still serving just by being who he is. It really helped that he was all over Europe this past week and people were reminded that not everyone in the US is crazy and that the country that produced the horrible 45 also produced the intelligent, informed, graceful, thoughtful, and truly strong 44.
YES! This^
THISSSSSSSSSS
It really helped that he was all over Europe this past week and people were reminded that not everyone in the US is crazy and that the country that produced the horrible 45 also produced the intelligent, informed, graceful, thoughtful, and truly strong 44.
Helps US too 🙂
Why is John McCain in Australia? Making out the US Senate is going to do something about Russia interfering in elections
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-29/putin-a-bigger-threat-than-islamic-state-mccain-says/8570158
The Canadian Twitter fight was hilarious 😄
I love that PBO and forever FLOTUS Michelle are going about their post-WH lives just as they did while they were in the White House. Behaving presidentially, showing respect and compassion and intelligence, and being greeted like rock stars everywhere. Seeing the photos of PBO with other current and former world leaders messes with my brain (in a good way) and I could easily imagine that they’re still in charge.
I share your sentiments and yes, I live like they are still in charge because their ideas are healing and positive.
Good morning, good people. Gratefulness to all those who serve our country, in uniform and out. I hope this day is a very good one for all.
All of this thread. A MUST READ. Morning, meta….morning TOD:)
Morning, df!
Morning, sweetness:) Have a wonderful day!
Very same to you!!
Thanks:) O/T….but what’s your thought on an easy, tasty dessert for today??? Thought I would ask the chef:)
Depends on what you like! There’s are easy mix chocolate or lemon cake. If you’re comfortable with dough, an easy fruit galette. And there’s always strawberry shortcake or fruit cobblers. Any idea which you’d prefer?
Good Morning Everybody.
Honoring those who sacrificed, especially those who made the ULTIMATE sacrifice on this Memorial Day.
Wishing everyone a safe, good & loving Memorial Day.
Hand salute!
Back at you Yardarm
Back atcha
I CANNOT STAND TO WATCH TRUMP AT ARLINGTON..IT INFECTS THE SACRED GROUND…IT IS A SHADOW OF STENCH ON OUR DEAD SOLDIERS..IT IS WRONG AND AGAINST GOD..HE KNOWS THE HEART!
Good morning to everyone, and thank you to all that have served and all that are serving.
Amen.
Amen. Keep them safe….
Important Read.
NSA is coming for Trump and his traitors.
The Special Counsel is the FLASH.
The air has been fouled at our National Monument!
FOULED INDEED……..
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/05/29/trump-impeachment-cities-238912
The silver lining that is the nightmare of DT.
http://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/a-malaise-is-setting-in-some-dc-republicans-resigned-to-long-slow-death-of-trumps-presidency/
One Republican House staffer told Ball that while some Republicans think they can fight through the Trump crisis, another group simply believes that Trump’s presidency is doomed to “a long slow death.”
“This is like Reservoir Dogs,” the staffer said, referring to the Quentin Tarantino movie in which the majority of the main characters die at each others’ hands. “Everyone ends up dead on the floor.”
Similarly, one Republican lobbyist told Ball that the constant drumbeat of scandals might ensure some GOP lawmakers decide to throw in the towel instead of running for new terms.
“You finally have united Republican government, and this is as good as it gets?” he asked. “Why bother? A malaise is setting in.”
Where are the Patriots…do they even know what it means
He’s a petty, vile person.
https://www.balloon-juice.com/2017/05/29/lets-make-trump-the-new-quisling/
This story is minor, but it expresses the essential nature of Trump on literal and metaphorical levels: Trump stole another family’s crest and replaced the “Integrity” motto with his own name. The rightful owners of the crest considered suing but decided not to when they were made aware of Trump’s typical response to suits: exhausting plaintiffs in court until they drop the matter.
But there’s another family property — a surname — that is far more fitting for Trump to usurp: Quisling. Most of us here have probably heard it, but I doubt one teenager in a thousand has.
It originated with Vidkun Quisling, who was installed as the leader of occupied Norway and who collaborated with the Nazis during WW2. Here he is seated with Heinrich Himmler:
Here’s how Churchill turned Quisling’s name into a synonym for “traitor” and “collaborator” in 1941:
“A vile race of Quislings — to use a new word which will carry the scorn of mankind down the centuries — is hired to fawn upon the conqueror, to collaborate in his designs and to enforce his rule upon their fellow countrymen while grovelling low themselves.”
from the article:
Hate violence will continue to be a scourge in the United States if we don’t root out the bigotry and animus that cultivate it.
Should be” “unless white people call it what it is and fight it.”
Good morning everyone. Proud of the vets in my family. My father, World War II, my husband Korea, and my son, the Cold War. Also, my great grandfather, 6th Vermont in the Civil War. Thankful for my husband’s service particularly, because he gifted me with lifetime health insurance from his service. Yesterday I went to the cemetery and placed flowers and a flag around his marker. I still miss him after almost two years, and know that I always will. But his spirit is with me.
Reading about the malaise of Republicans, and that maybe they are facing reality with djt, it only took FOUR months! Feels like a decade to us, but I keep counting and it is only four months.
From what I’m reading about Putin’s visit to France, President Macron is not going to be conned by him any more than he was by djt. How fortunate for the world that the French election was held before this summit, and he was elected.
We honor her on this day.
All of this.
from the article…
Republicans blinded by fear and rage, thirsty for power, desperate for a reclamation and reassertion of racial power, have cast their lot with the great deceiver and all their previous deal breakers are negotiable…
*****************
although i agree for the most part with this statement…i do not believe that Republicans have ever held much moral high ground.
CATCH THIS..ON VIDEO..PRIOR TO TRUMP EXITING ARLINGTON THIS MORNING..A HIEL WAVE..CHECK IT OUT!..UNBELIEVABLE
SICK TO MY STOMACH..HAVE TO GO…THE GROUND IS DIRTY!
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/05/29/memorial-day-forever-grateful/