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Congratulations, CarolMae! Pete was the ideal photojournalist to document the Obama Presidency. He did it with skill, insight, and deep affection. Cannot wait to buy his book when it’s released.
Thanks Judith!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this interview. Thank you, Nerdy!!
so do i meta….his connection with the President and his family is profound…just makes me appreciate President Obama’s time in the WH even more…and i will stand tall against anyone who tries to besmirch it…
Karma can be funny.
Wondering if the Dems will finally cut him loose from his “outreach” position NOW?????
Far past time to do so!
OMG, is this too much or what? LOLz
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UGH. We will likely learn on Monday (last day of current session) whether these rumors about Justice Kennedy retiring from SCOTUS are true. If so, say goodbye to Roe v Wade.
I will never forget about a conversation I had a long time ago with a friend that was conservative, and when I say conservative the guy had a Ronald Reagan coffee mug. Anyway he told me a long time ago that even if the supreme court turned conservative they would never overturn Roe v Wade because that would get rid of the goose that laid the golden egg. He explained to me that the fight against Roe v Wade was one of the main pillars that the Republican Party used to get donations. He said that the end of Roe v Wade would be an end to one of their main revenue streams. Yes, it doesn’t make sense.
I get his point but don’t believe they’ll be able to resist the temptation to shove it in the face of liberals the rest of time. After all, they still have guns and gays.
Nothing brings in the money like Roe v Wade.
I’ve heard that too Don.
Good afternoon Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Saturday afternoon. Congrats Carol, on being first this afternoon.
Nerdy, thanks so much for helping Ms. Chips and for the sacrifices you’re making for us TOD’ers. 💫🙏👌👊❤
To all, although your mind at times may want to focus on the past, work to stay-in-the-moment, be forward-looking, and forward-thinking 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 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
You don’t say….wonder who would do such a thing?
I’ll give you a hint, his name rhymes with Ladimir Rootin.
Would all this be happening if Hillary had won……
I can not WAIT to get this beautiful Pete Sousa book:) I will cherish every page. And remember what goodness looked like.
I sent a email to Sen. Heller and tank him for standing up for the elderly, sick, disable, young who depends on Medicaid to survive,
Good job, bella:)
I meant to say thank him .
Great! We should positive reinforcement to any Republicans who vote no as well as our Democrats who do.
I sent him a tweet, and invited him to join the Democratic Party!
Yes, during this week, I saw those reminders about SCOTUS and a possible retirement of one of the Associate Justices;
Maddow did a segment on it yesterday and explained why the news could come on Monday and the impact it would be if it is Justice Kennedy;
I used to think that when the nation is in crisis, people in critical positions realize that the actions they take are likely to worsen the national crisis. Based on this crisis then those people choose to do the right thing in the interest of the nation.
but the republicans demonstrate that country does not matter, only accumulating power and wealth do;
consider the possibility that SCOTUS could be required to decide about any challenges that arise in Special Counsel Mueller’s investigation;
then I remembered reading an article that was linked here which included an explanation of the close relationship between Justice Kennedy and the homegrown demagogue’s family;
couple that with what SCOTUS did to the nation in Bush Vs Gore and the role O’Connor and Kennedy played;
Based on this I am under no illusion that Justice Kennedy will do the right thing and not retire at the end of this court’s term (on Monday);
I am also looking at the list of the other possible retirements:
The justices, ordered by seniority, are:
Anthony Kennedy. July 23, 1936.
Clarence Thomas. June 23, 1948.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg. March 15, 1933.
Stephen Breyer. August 15, 1938.
we will take whatever news in stride but I have only one thing to say:
Heavens, Help this nation and the world
What a chilling thought!
Here’s my good dream about Justice Kennedy…depending on what happens with the fraud and all his cronies….maybe Gorsuch will have to leave the bench because a treasonous fraud that did harm to the country he swore to protect, and is illegitimate, so therefore can not choose a SC justice…..Kennedy stays, at least until Dems get majority in Senate/House. I can dream
Kennedy is the key, but Roberts might be the whole ballgame. Even though his record is abysmal when it comes to voting rights, he did vote in favor of Obamacare. Every once in a while one of these conservative justices will surprise you. Hopefully you are right about Gorsuch, he is looney fucking tunes.
Bernie probably told Jane “Listen Doll, the heat is after us; we need to scram because we ain’t going to the big house, don’t get on the horn it’s probably bugged. I don’t trust those coppers for nothing.”
Like a Raymond Chandler novel:)
Funny you should mention Chandler, I was thinking about what would James Cagney say if he were Bernie Sanders.
My favorite teacher in college taught an English class about Raymond Chandler books. Most fun ever:)
he would tell the coppers…that he will turn state’s evidence against his wife…after all she is brains of the outfit!
LOL!!!
I posted a Tweet about this the other day. I didn’t know it was possible for me to love Joe Biden anymore than I did already. That changed when I read this. I love him even more now.
Wow, Joe put that guy in his place.
Oh, yeah. Totally!!
NW, thanks so much for posting this video. LOVE me some Pete Souza. Can’t wait for my book!!!
btw, what does TFW mean? I can’t figure it out. LOL
That feeling when……..
Good morning!
Thank you sweetie meta!
Good morning to you too ❤
Our weather is quite comfortable – right now. Hope yours is too.
OMG, the fog really rolled the last few nights, thank goodness. Today is bright and sunny, warming up but not too hot. Haven’t ventured out yet today…..This is pride weekend so there’s an extra million people in town!
Great job Pete Souza.
So, I just finished eating my two fortune cookies from my dinner last night and a question formed in my mind…does anyone play the lotto numbers on the back of the fortune cookie note?
Having lost a small fortune playing the lotto, I always do quick-pick, maybe I should try using the numbers on the fortune cookie note.
I am not endorsing it Don, so don’t blame me if you lose more of your fortune. LOL!!!
I told my wife that If I win I would buy her a new car and that she would only have to work part time.
Don, you’re a good good man. I wish you all the best.
No, but it’s crossed my mind:) I don’t even play the lottery anymore. If it was easy, everyone would be rich. I work too hard for my money….I choose monthly pedicures instead
I am not a lottery person. I pay enough in State taxes and have no more money to give them. Yeah, I do mani/pedi’s too 🙂
That’s right:)
Mani/pedis are required care IMHO.
Hello carolmae! It’s good to see ya 🙂
Good to see you too.
My granddad use to play lotto with any numbers he saw during the day. He won $100 from a fortune cookie number and $500 using my license plate. I think he just had the magic touch.
Yup, I think some people do have the magic touch Dudette.
Don’t tell him that nothing really goes away on the internet:)
Share with everyone. INCLUDING AND ESPECIALLY REPUBLICAN SENATORS!
DF, we posted this practically at the same time. Well this is something that should be duplicated so no apologies.
ABSOLUTELY!! 🙂 Send this to everyone!
THANKS FOR THIS..I WATCHED IT LAST NIGHT..IT’S ON MY FB…:((((((((((((((((((((
IDK if this was posted on TOD before..forgive me if it was, but I watched this segment on @Lawrence last night
relating to Medicaid cuts and found it riveting. Watch the entire 15 min segment if u can. The EVIL of the GOP
cannot be highlighted any better.
FORMER PRESIDENT OBAMA ARRIVES IN BALI
…Wearing a blue T-shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers, Obama was seen relaxed and smiling when he embarked from the plane, witnesses reported. Meanwhile, former First Lady Michelle Obama, who wore a white T-shirt and blue jeans walked by his side. Obama’s daughters, Malia and Sasha, also joined the vacation. … More here: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/06/23/obama-arrives-in-bali.html
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
So unassuming, so ordinary and plain, just another guy getting off an airplane. So brilliant, so admired, so transformational.
What a treat! Thanks JER ❤
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LOVE YOU!! Enjoy Mr. President!!
THANK YOU, JER!!
❤
Have fun Forever First Family! ❤️
Tweeted it! Thanks JER!
Thanks Dudette, re-tweeted.
Well deserved, while the media is trying to drag him into Trump’s corruption.
#bevigilant #dontbeafraid #keepyoutheheart
Unfreakinbelievable.
This entire family is one big cluster fuck, I’m surprised Trump didn’t send Uday and Qusay over there to really fuck things up. But no, they are probably busy somewhere hunting baby seals.
Oh, Don. What would we do without you?!
Don, they’re probably out trying to convince Pookie and Nay Nay to give up their Medicaid. ROFL
THIS
Heeeeeere’s Sally!
That’s what a leader does:
Every member of Congress should do the same- finally someone who saw something wrong and remembered they have the power to possibly right that wrong.
When the wealthy need healthcare their local hospital might not be there because they’ve gone bankrupt trying to collect unpaid ER bills.
Then they’ll fly off to Europe….
not if it is in the dead of night and it is a medical emergency …. been there last year …. remember distance between Riverside & OSU by squad speed (maybe 7 minutes)? …. squad couldn’t get to OSU so chose the former …. life comes at anyone fast
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21722647-ocean-sustains-humanity-humanity-treats-it-contempt-how-improve-health?
Colbert pushing the envelope right in trumpet’s face. Damn!
http://www.politicususa.com/2017/06/24/republicans-kill-healthcare-bill-bringing-individual-mandate.html
Republicans complained about the individual mandate in the ACA for seven years, but on Monday, they are going to put a provision in their bill requiring people to buy their crappy no coverage health insurance. The problem is that adding a requirement for coverage would violate the reconciliation rules and for the bill to need 60 votes to pass.
Vox reported, “But the six-month waiting period could also complicate the Senate Republicans’ repeal efforts, because it may run afoul of the chamber’s complex reconciliation rules. Republicans are using what’s called “budget reconciliation” to pass their health care bill with a bare majority of 50 votes and avoid a Democratic filibuster. But the rules governing reconciliation restrict what policies the GOP can include in their bill — the waiting period is one of the provisions thought to be in doubt.”
The reason why Republicans are now adding the individual mandate is that insurance companies didn’t like their plan to allow people to not have insurance. Insurers warned that allowing people to drop their health coverage would destabilize the market because healthy people would buy insurance only when they needed it.
Idiots have no idea how to GOVERN. They just run around like the spoiled brats they are and break shit.
LOL!!
Okay, this made me laugh!
Translation: “Among the funniest things I’ve seen.” No lie there! 😄
UH HUH
UH HUH
And, IF they had been able to vote, what do you think the result in Florida would have been?
Lips pursed.
Holy crap.
These babies singing Beyonce’s Listen so good I got stinkface! Dayum! Sang children! [Read the comments too – heeelarious!]
OMG they can sang!
And some of the comments had me rolling.
What’s with the wig pulling off? My people are so creative.
LOL! Yes we are!
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=wig%20flew%20off&=true
This one too:
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=snatched%20my%20edges&=true
They’re cunning and underhanded that way…
Beware of “purity”. These are the folks who were busy criticizing Hillary because she took money from Wall Street for speeches.
Awww! Someone’s been slicing onions around here! ❤️
Both offices (local and DC) for Senator Flake have full mailboxes. I suspect people calling to say, ” KEEP YOUR GRUBBY HANDS OFF MY HEALTHCARE!!”
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/06/24/so-much-truth/
Please, please don’t retire. Please!
Interesting…