What I see is an intelligent, gifted man expressing his gratitude for the teaching, the example set, and the hope shared by a man so extraordinary the peoples of earth will continue to speak his name with loving respect, for all time. 🙏🏼🌏👁👁🕯
I think someone as profoundly sane and compassionate and intelligent as our President Obama is a treasure and anyone that would not get lost in a hug with this man or his wife is oblivious as far as I am concerned. When I see the photos and films of the Obamas hugging people I get a vicarious hug myself and feel renewed, uplifted and ready to face the next day with resolve and joy.
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Wednesday morning. Congrats GCL, on being first this morning.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and for the sacrifices you’re making for us TOD’ers. 💫🙏👌👊❤
To all, I hope that you take account of all the wonderful things that has happen to you and embrace your life, congratulate yourself, and do your happy-dance today. ❤ ❤ ❤
I am thankful to God that I lived to witness one of the greatest President of The United States of America in President Barack Hussein Obama ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
All of a sudden these guys can’t answer the questions, they will answer them in a closes hearing. This tells me that Trump did asked them to interfere in the Russia investigation, but they want to protect Trump.
THAT’S what I’m talking about!! THIS is how you direct a question to these guys! Otherwise, what we have is a dainty little circle jerk. Yes, I said it, I mean it. By them answering those questions poised by Sen. King the way they did, you know for a fact they have something to hide and they have explosive information. This needs to stop NOW! Thank you, Senator King.
IS DAN COATS STILL MARRIED?..I REMEMBER WHEN HE WAS MARRIED AND DATING MY DAUGHTER’S FRIEND BARBARA..I’M SURE THERE ARE ALOT OF ‘COATS’ IN DAN’S CLOSET!
Yep, but then we also know that he cares nothing about clothes. He has said in the past that he has too much to do to think about what he is going to wear. Most of us here can list most of what he wears because we stalk him and we pay attention. Remember that checked shirt that he wore all of the time for casual wear?
Keep our Soul focussed on the shards of Light these gifted humans have left along the path for us to follow. Especially when it seems as if all is darkness around us. They continue to spread the word of Light and Hope all around the world. ❤️🗝🌏✨📿
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MAMA…AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING GWENDOLYN-BROOKS..I WILL HAVE TO CHECK OUT SOME OF HER POETRY..IT’S BEAUTIFUL. I NEVER READ AS A CHILD..TOO BUSY STAYING OUT OF MY HOUSE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. WHEN YOU ARE AN UNWANTED CHILD.IT’S NOT WORTH GETTING IN THE WAY. NO PITY PARTY HERE..IT GAVE ME CHARACTER….I AM THAT!
WRAY IS A PARTNER AT LAW FIRM REPRESENTING RUSSIA STATE OIL ROSNEFT.
Trump announced Wray’s nomination for FBI director via a tweet that lies about “impeccable credentials.”
In what possible world is Wray’s connections to Russian BIg Oil appropriate?
Trump’s collusion with Russia on the election, sanctions on EXXON/Rosneft deal (and his shares in that oil) are being investigated.
STOP Trump from hiring Putin people. This must end.
STOP normalizing Trump behavior.
'In our country, if you wanna look at my phone you call a judge' – Rand Paul grills the Secretary of Homeland Security on civil liberties pic.twitter.com/oBrkJ5qjgf
Watch: The moment when women everywhere agreed with Sen Harris after she was interrupted by Burr who didn't do the same w King & others pic.twitter.com/3KPAqwxVQl
(pp 4-5) When the door by the grandfather clock closed, and we were alone, the
President began by saying, “I want to talk about Mike Flynn.” Flynn had resigned
the previous day.
(p 6) On the morning of March 30, the President called me at the FBI. He
described the Russia investigation as “a cloud” that was impairing his ability to act
on behalf of the country.
He said he had nothing to do with Russia, had not been
involved with hookers in Russia, and had always assumed he was being recorded
when in Russia.
He asked what we could do to “lift the cloud.”
Fwiw, "hookers" does already appear in the Congressional Record and it's Jim Traficant because of course it is. pic.twitter.com/U54Hetpcam
WHy is everybody so afraid to say trump committed a crime on tv?
Democrats and republicans have the same talking points?
‘It was just inappropriate and wrong?”
For Pete sakes …
Is everybody afraid of trump wrath?
Nope. They are more afraid of the 40%+ Rightwing Media & their Base. Hence, GOP will NEVER grow a pair against Trump & Trump & Co know it. Remember: I can shoot someone on 5th Ave & They will still vote for me.
Grab them by the Pus*y didn’t stop them from voting for Trump.
Russian Interference they discard and many of them now Love Putin & welcomed the Hackings.
These bunch Hate Dems, Liberals, Progressives, etc more than they LOVE US & her Constitution & Rule of Law.
Hello Jovie, how have you been?
How’s your Yellow Lab?
I hope all is well.
Obstruction aside, it's NEVER ok for a POTUS privately to ask an FBI Director to drop a criminal investigation. Extraordinary, wrong & dumb. https://t.co/Axwjoaw8F7
Will they consider Comey’s testimony as he said/she said because there were no witnesses? I do not think Comey’s hearing will change anything, even though we know there is anxiety and fear in the WH and an allied group will be airing tv ads to throw dirt on Comey.
I’ve been seeing television ads sponsored that group — America First Policies. The most recent was on talking about how successful 45’s recent trip was and giving the impression that he accomplished so much…moving toward making us safer. This ad along with the “thank Republicans for AHCA”.
For a second I considered that it may have been an ad to support Handel in the GA06 special election…except I don’t recall seeing Handel anywhere in the ad. Just praises for 45.
While I think a lot of incriminating information will come out of Comey’s testimony, at the end of the day, CEB, I also wonder how much of a difference it will make. After all, we see evidence of obstruction. We see evidence of conflicts of interest. We see evidence of perjury. We see violations of the Emoluments Clause. We see indications of a person in the Oval Office with questionable mental capacity and questionable psychological stability. Yet, we’re still wondering if he will be impeached, or forced to resign. Besides that, we’re wondering if he and his circle of criminals will ever be convicted and punished for their crimes.
BREAKING: Ron Wyden (D-OR) just implied on CNN that DNI Dan Coats may have *perjured* himself on Trump obstruction in either March or today. pic.twitter.com/EKIMwQe4eg
We got how GOP’s fave “unmasking” distraction talking point works on the 20th explanation.
Now would Rubio and Cotton care to UNMASK what was said at their dinner with Trump last night, and in what possible way
it was appropriate for them to meet privately with Trumputin on the eve of the Senate hearing — given their roles in it?
Trumputin breaking protocols while hamstringing everyone else has become predictable.
When are we going to spell it out for Donald at these hearings that he is not above the law?
as long as Republicans, as the majority, keep allowing him to BE above the law, he will continue on this path. They enable and allow him to disrespect all of us AND the Constitution that he swore to uphold. They are all complicit in this charade
Hello TOdbots 😉
Wednesday, Gorgeous…..a tad too hot for me. I like 60F-65F Tops. It was 90F on Sunday or Monday. Tuesday, in the 80s and Today the same, with very little Breeze.
Read all the Comments & Tweets posted. It looks like the 4-men in DoJ & Intel were not all completely Honest. They chose the dastard Trump over their Oath of Office & The US Constitution for now? What a shame!
Congrats, GlobalCItizenLinda………Au ⭐ becomes you.
{{{ ❤ Chips ❤ Yardarm ❤ }}}
You Rock, NW! Thanks!
CHECK THIS OUT: 45, aka Twitler, supporters are calling for Muslim internment camps
…These calls for internment camps of Muslims weren’t made at neo-Nazi rallies, they were made on national television, in widely distributed newspapers, and on syndicated radio shows by men and women who actually have the ear of the President of the United States. These horrifying calls for internment camps weren’t made by people with white hoods on their heads, but by truly influential men and women in business attire. … http://nydn.us/2sTDTOt
Puerto Rico’s government is banking on a push for statehood to solve the structural issues that led to its financial crisis.
Puerto Ricans will vote Sunday to decide the territory’s status.
If statehood wins, as expected, the island will enact what’s known as the Tennessee Plan, an avenue to accession by which U.S. territories send a congressional delegation to demand to be seated in Washington.
Statehood remains a long shot as many Republicans are wary of adding a 51st state that could add two Democratic senators and seven Democratic electors to the Electoral College.
THIS!! These motherfuckers need to stop trying to shut women up. We are coming for their asses in 2018 and the 57% of White women who voted for the current shit show need to throw off their chains to white male patriarchy and join the rest of us because they are getting screwed by this administration as well.
Comey testimony confirms @POTUS demanded his loyalty and asked for Flynn case to be dropped. Did his refusal to do either cost him his job? pic.twitter.com/I7nfMC1Y20
Referring to President Obama’s wonderful Montreal speech, instead of anything trump…..I always notice the literary allusions President Obama uses in his speech. (occupational hazard of an English professor). In the Montreal speech he said: “people are afraid the center cannot hold.” this comes from W.B. Yeats’ poem, The Second Coming, which was written immediately following World War I when people realized the old order had passed away, and they didn’t know what was going to replace it. Two lines are : “Things fall apart, the center cannot hold.” The entire poem is filled with powerful imagery, and in the way of poetry says so much.
I loved having a literate, well educated, knowledgeable president for eight years. It was just a thrill to watch and listen to him yesterday. What a gift to the world he is.
I’m doing well, 57, thank you. It’s coming up to two years since my beloved passed. Grief is a funny thing…..it twists and turns and runs away, and settles down. But now, I am beginning to feel somewhat whole again. Love everyone here.
Was it just a year ago some of us were in D.C. so full of optimism and hope? I loved that trip, and memories of it have sustained me during this year.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Hello
Just refreshed page & got lucky
Well done, GCL! ⭐️👏🏼💐✨
TY
Montreal , and the entire rational world! ❤️🌏
Someone on Twitter is floating two possible names to describe their bromance: Trubama and Obamadeau.
What I see is an intelligent, gifted man expressing his gratitude for the teaching, the example set, and the hope shared by a man so extraordinary the peoples of earth will continue to speak his name with loving respect, for all time. 🙏🏼🌏👁👁🕯
Two people who respect each other.
I think someone as profoundly sane and compassionate and intelligent as our President Obama is a treasure and anyone that would not get lost in a hug with this man or his wife is oblivious as far as I am concerned. When I see the photos and films of the Obamas hugging people I get a vicarious hug myself and feel renewed, uplifted and ready to face the next day with resolve and joy.
Zap! Pow! Zoom! 💥
Love him– so, were you telling the truth then, or are you telling the truth now? 🙂
I don’t eat bread very often, but I would lurve one of those pretzels! NOM
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Wednesday morning. Congrats GCL, on being first this morning.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and for the sacrifices you’re making for us TOD’ers. 💫🙏👌👊❤
To all, I hope that you take account of all the wonderful things that has happen to you and embrace your life, congratulate yourself, and do your happy-dance today. ❤ ❤ ❤
I am thankful to God that I lived to witness one of the greatest President of The United States of America in President Barack Hussein Obama ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
Hey Bill, we have a mutual friend. Jean in Missoula. It is a small world.
All of a sudden these guys can’t answer the questions, they will answer them in a closes hearing. This tells me that Trump did asked them to interfere in the Russia investigation, but they want to protect Trump.
Bingo
Whether Dirs. Rogers & Coats felt pressured is not issue – whether @POTUS sought to interfere is. Public deserves an answer; we will get it.
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) June 7, 2017
“WE WILL GET IT”
RIGHT ON!!!!!!
I hope they do. THIS hearing going on now, is a sad and shameful sham.
THE BIBLE IS FILLED WITH COMMANDS BY GOD TO PREVENT POLLUTION OF HIS CREATION..DUMP TRUMP MUST HAVE SKIPPED THOSE PAGES!
ON MY FB…….
COATS IS SO DECEITFUL….ALL THE ROCKS ARE GOING TO TURN OVER..YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
THAT’S what I’m talking about!! THIS is how you direct a question to these guys! Otherwise, what we have is a dainty little circle jerk. Yes, I said it, I mean it. By them answering those questions poised by Sen. King the way they did, you know for a fact they have something to hide and they have explosive information. This needs to stop NOW! Thank you, Senator King.
I just called his office to say thank you
Senator Angus King, without a shadow-of-doubt, absolutely nail their azzes to the proverbial Pirate’s-Blank.
IS DAN COATS STILL MARRIED?..I REMEMBER WHEN HE WAS MARRIED AND DATING MY DAUGHTER’S FRIEND BARBARA..I’M SURE THERE ARE ALOT OF ‘COATS’ IN DAN’S CLOSET!
What that says to me, f. President Obama maintained his same body size for 8years. Think about that for a minute.
Yep, but then we also know that he cares nothing about clothes. He has said in the past that he has too much to do to think about what he is going to wear. Most of us here can list most of what he wears because we stalk him and we pay attention. Remember that checked shirt that he wore all of the time for casual wear?
But it also says that like most women, they take care of the children and the husband and themselves. As Michelle says, women does it all.
Is it do it all or does it all,
I’VE MAINTAINED MY SAME CAR FOR 18 YEARS..LOLLLLLLLLLLLL!
Susan Rice has the same traits which is the main reason that they continue to try to destroy her.
TRUTH
I DEARLY LOVE SUSAN RICE!…SHE IS SO AWESOME!
Now we have McCain laughing about the Russia investigation…and the fact that info is in WP
If you want to know how seriously Republicans on this committee take this, just listen to McCain. He should have retired years ago.
These are diagnosed symptoms of dementia
This is obstruction
THE INTEL COM..NEEDS A TUNE UP WITH SHARP MINDS….MCCAIN NEEDS TO RETIRE..
Exactly.
NOPE NOPE NOPE
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poets/detail/gwendolyn-brooks
Celebrating my Mama and this gifted woman, sharing a birthday! Like SoulSisters! ❤️💐🎂♊️🙏🏻
#bevigilant #dontbeafraid
#keepyoutheheart
Keep our Soul focussed on the shards of Light these gifted humans have left along the path for us to follow. Especially when it seems as if all is darkness around us. They continue to spread the word of Light and Hope all around the world. ❤️🗝🌏✨📿
MY HEART IS FOCUSED ON JESUS..HE IS MY LIGHT.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOUR MAMA…AND THANK YOU FOR SHARING GWENDOLYN-BROOKS..I WILL HAVE TO CHECK OUT SOME OF HER POETRY..IT’S BEAUTIFUL. I NEVER READ AS A CHILD..TOO BUSY STAYING OUT OF MY HOUSE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. WHEN YOU ARE AN UNWANTED CHILD.IT’S NOT WORTH GETTING IN THE WAY. NO PITY PARTY HERE..IT GAVE ME CHARACTER….I AM THAT!
You are a beautiful character Sue Duvall Smith and I love your comments always. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Damn circus. More than pathetic imo
Right.That’ll work
Yup
WRAY IS A PARTNER AT LAW FIRM REPRESENTING RUSSIA STATE OIL ROSNEFT.
Trump announced Wray’s nomination for FBI director via a tweet that lies about “impeccable credentials.”
In what possible world is Wray’s connections to Russian BIg Oil appropriate?
Trump’s collusion with Russia on the election, sanctions on EXXON/Rosneft deal (and his shares in that oil) are being investigated.
STOP Trump from hiring Putin people. This must end.
STOP normalizing Trump behavior.
I do believe that he caucases with Democrats
I believe you are correct, desertflower.
In the shitter. Right where it belongs…keep circling the drain!
Very inspirational…get your tissue(s) ready
I love America got Talent. So many inspirational stories great acts. This one did bring tears.
Comey’s statement is now PUBLIC:
Click to access os-jcomey-060817.pdf
Love it. Outside of DC people are not lying down to be kicked around by this deplorable administration.
This mofo right here. LOVE Kamala’s face:
LIVE: Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) holds ‘Articles of Impeachment’ news conference – http://abcnews.go.com/live/video/special-live-7?cid=share_twitter_widget
(pp 4-5) When the door by the grandfather clock closed, and we were alone, the
President began by saying, “I want to talk about Mike Flynn.” Flynn had resigned
the previous day.
(p 6) On the morning of March 30, the President called me at the FBI. He
described the Russia investigation as “a cloud” that was impairing his ability to act
on behalf of the country.
He said he had nothing to do with Russia, had not been
involved with hookers in Russia, and had always assumed he was being recorded
when in Russia.
He asked what we could do to “lift the cloud.”
WHy is everybody so afraid to say trump committed a crime on tv?
Democrats and republicans have the same talking points?
‘It was just inappropriate and wrong?”
For Pete sakes …
Is everybody afraid of trump wrath?
Nope. They are more afraid of the 40%+ Rightwing Media & their Base. Hence, GOP will NEVER grow a pair against Trump & Trump & Co know it. Remember: I can shoot someone on 5th Ave & They will still vote for me.
Grab them by the Pus*y didn’t stop them from voting for Trump.
Russian Interference they discard and many of them now Love Putin & welcomed the Hackings.
These bunch Hate Dems, Liberals, Progressives, etc more than they LOVE US & her Constitution & Rule of Law.
Hello Jovie, how have you been?
How’s your Yellow Lab?
I hope all is well.
I am good …My yellow lab is almost 4 now 😉
@AJentleson
Harry Reid worked every angle and pulled every lever to give health care to millions.
McConnell will do the same to take it away.
Will they consider Comey’s testimony as he said/she said because there were no witnesses? I do not think Comey’s hearing will change anything, even though we know there is anxiety and fear in the WH and an allied group will be airing tv ads to throw dirt on Comey.
I’ve been seeing television ads sponsored that group — America First Policies. The most recent was on talking about how successful 45’s recent trip was and giving the impression that he accomplished so much…moving toward making us safer. This ad along with the “thank Republicans for AHCA”.
For a second I considered that it may have been an ad to support Handel in the GA06 special election…except I don’t recall seeing Handel anywhere in the ad. Just praises for 45.
While I think a lot of incriminating information will come out of Comey’s testimony, at the end of the day, CEB, I also wonder how much of a difference it will make. After all, we see evidence of obstruction. We see evidence of conflicts of interest. We see evidence of perjury. We see violations of the Emoluments Clause. We see indications of a person in the Oval Office with questionable mental capacity and questionable psychological stability. Yet, we’re still wondering if he will be impeached, or forced to resign. Besides that, we’re wondering if he and his circle of criminals will ever be convicted and punished for their crimes.
Important Read
http://washingtonmonthly.com/2017/06/07/trump-could-very-well-get-impeached-by-the-republicans/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+washingtonmonthly%2Frss+%28Political+Animal+at+Washington+Monthly%29
We got how GOP’s fave “unmasking” distraction talking point works on the 20th explanation.
Now would Rubio and Cotton care to UNMASK what was said at their dinner with Trump last night, and in what possible way
it was appropriate for them to meet privately with Trumputin on the eve of the Senate hearing — given their roles in it?
Trumputin breaking protocols while hamstringing everyone else has become predictable.
When are we going to spell it out for Donald at these hearings that he is not above the law?
as long as Republicans, as the majority, keep allowing him to BE above the law, he will continue on this path. They enable and allow him to disrespect all of us AND the Constitution that he swore to uphold. They are all complicit in this charade
Yep they absolutely are & I will not forget.
Hello TOdbots 😉
Wednesday, Gorgeous…..a tad too hot for me. I like 60F-65F Tops. It was 90F on Sunday or Monday. Tuesday, in the 80s and Today the same, with very little Breeze.
Read all the Comments & Tweets posted. It looks like the 4-men in DoJ & Intel were not all completely Honest. They chose the dastard Trump over their Oath of Office & The US Constitution for now? What a shame!
Congrats, GlobalCItizenLinda………Au ⭐ becomes you.
{{{ ❤ Chips ❤ Yardarm ❤ }}}
You Rock, NW! Thanks!
Happy 59th Birthday to Prince, with Love and Thanks. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lmq6RDn5O8
I was about to post Two Songs.
Prince Rogers Nelson.
Gone, but Never forgotten.
My Favorite Song is: The Beautiful Ones
RIP, Prince.
In my book, he will always be the Beautiful ONE.
I’m going in the pool. bbl #notolympic for you, amk:)
CHECK THIS OUT: 45, aka Twitler, supporters are calling for Muslim internment camps
…These calls for internment camps of Muslims weren’t made at neo-Nazi rallies, they were made on national television, in widely distributed newspapers, and on syndicated radio shows by men and women who actually have the ear of the President of the United States. These horrifying calls for internment camps weren’t made by people with white hoods on their heads, but by truly influential men and women in business attire. …
http://nydn.us/2sTDTOt
Puerto Rico’s government is banking on a push for statehood to solve the structural issues that led to its financial crisis.
Puerto Ricans will vote Sunday to decide the territory’s status.
If statehood wins, as expected, the island will enact what’s known as the Tennessee Plan, an avenue to accession by which U.S. territories send a congressional delegation to demand to be seated in Washington.
Statehood remains a long shot as many Republicans are wary of adding a 51st state that could add two Democratic senators and seven Democratic electors to the Electoral College.
Pres Obama spoke with Dir Comey Times.
Trump, 9 Times from Jan 20 until May 11…….9 Times?
Crazy!
Ah, the days of yore
THIS!! These motherfuckers need to stop trying to shut women up. We are coming for their asses in 2018 and the 57% of White women who voted for the current shit show need to throw off their chains to white male patriarchy and join the rest of us because they are getting screwed by this administration as well.
Post is in the wrong place; was supposed to be below Sen.. Kamala Harris’ post.
ABC News PoliticsVerified account
@ABCPolitics
“Is that a no?” In tense exchange, @KamalaHarris presses Dep. AG Rosenstein to give assurance special counsel has “full” independence.
@KamalaHarris
The American people deserve to know whether the special counsel is fully independent. We need the truth. I won’t stop until we get it.
OMG!!
The comments are HYSTERICAL!!
Love Rep. Waters.
That’s a parody account. Not really her.
OH!!
Summary of today’s hearing:
That account is really Congresswoman Waters’ actual Twitter account. Note the blue check.
Roger that 🙂
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/06/07/hanging-with-the-first-lady/
Referring to President Obama’s wonderful Montreal speech, instead of anything trump…..I always notice the literary allusions President Obama uses in his speech. (occupational hazard of an English professor). In the Montreal speech he said: “people are afraid the center cannot hold.” this comes from W.B. Yeats’ poem, The Second Coming, which was written immediately following World War I when people realized the old order had passed away, and they didn’t know what was going to replace it. Two lines are : “Things fall apart, the center cannot hold.” The entire poem is filled with powerful imagery, and in the way of poetry says so much.
I loved having a literate, well educated, knowledgeable president for eight years. It was just a thrill to watch and listen to him yesterday. What a gift to the world he is.
Beautiful, carolyn. How are you doing?
I’m doing well, 57, thank you. It’s coming up to two years since my beloved passed. Grief is a funny thing…..it twists and turns and runs away, and settles down. But now, I am beginning to feel somewhat whole again. Love everyone here.
Was it just a year ago some of us were in D.C. so full of optimism and hope? I loved that trip, and memories of it have sustained me during this year.