He played the long game, investing the time, bringing others in to share the vision, working to make life better and bring justice to one and all. The world saw him do it and sees his work bearing fruit to this day. Thankful for this acknowledgement of his legacy.
I have to state this for the record: Mr. John Harwood is one of the people who have consistently supported President Barack Obama. He has been firm in his pronouncements about PBO and doesn’t seem troubled by any controverse his public statements may have caused. Ps, I will never forget that he was the interviewer who was talking to PBO when the famous “fly-killing-gate” occurred
The Russian Embassy in the US does not hide their threats — pretty much openly declaring on a bullhorn: US CITIZENS, YOU ARE NOW A SATELLITE STATE OF RUSSIA, all those who do not welcome President Putin will be dealt with accordingly.
Russia's incoming US ambassador, replacing Kislyak, is under EU sanctions for military aggression in Ukraine. US is okay with that? https://t.co/xLsXejhGUE
Incredible, the nerve they have. These fuckers hacked our shit (and are still doing it). I’d burn the damn buildings to the ground & send them the ashes. [Admittedly, I would not do well in the diplomatic corps]
Ironically, and karmically, the harder they try to take him down, they succeed only in making themselves more visibly nasty and cruel, at the same time making PBO look like the genius world leader and ambassador of peace he so rightly is!!
they include is the former Ambassador McFaul, formerly of Russia and Ms. Farkas, former Dept. Assistant Sec for Defense of Russia/Ukraine.
each of these two just independently stated that for all they know, the Russian translator probably recorded what putin and the homegrown demagogue said during their previously undisclosed meeting;
they share the guess I just made a few hours ago.
if this guess is true, then this is more material that putin holds over this scoundrel#45 …..and of course these details would come out at a place of putin’s choosing and it may as well be edited => potential blackmail opportunity
“It’s regretful that our Dem colleagues decided…that they did not want to engage with us seriously…to deliver that relief.” – McConnell pic.twitter.com/IAZavSZ2y5
Shocking this happened after McConnell authored the bill in secret after killing the filibuster on SCOTUS noms. Why so unfair, Dems?! Why?!! https://t.co/mwhnsIoLFw
My friend and pod partner Buzz Burbank invented 2 new nicknames for Trump today: "His toddlership" and "The Boy." Not sure which is funnier. https://t.co/skb2nohqxY
WATCH the *Predisent* with the perpetual pouting puss juxtaposed against previous positive, patriotic Presidential predecessors. POWERFUL. pic.twitter.com/54W3wxKgza
Says the man who locked every Democrat and all but 13 Republicans out of the room while plotting to delete 22 million people's healthcare. https://t.co/mxQP8tlA2d
“It’s regretful that our Dem colleagues decided…that they did not want to engage with us seriously…to deliver that relief.” – McConnell pic.twitter.com/IAZavSZ2y5
TRUMP ADMITS OBAMACARE A SUCCESS! Otherwise, they wouldn't need to "Let it fail" by purposefully denying the Medicaid funding = #SabotageACAhttps://t.co/BgTMrU1T4o
"If [Pres. Trump] wants to blame me for helping to kill that [health care] bill, I accept that responsibility completely," @SenSanders says pic.twitter.com/0p8KgiAuoo
Hmmmm…Adoptions (Magnitsky Act)…Money Laundering (meeting held in hotel owned by family whose properties have been used by the Russians to launder money)….
Maybe the opposition research excuse was just a ploy for them to pass instructions from the Kremlin while hiding in plain site. As more attendees are exposed, it becomes more obvious that getting the dirt on HRC was a very small part of the agenda of this meeting (if it was even on the agenda at all).
Can’t wait to see what Mueller’s investigation(s) turn up.
It’s amazing to me that only voices in “wilderness” (i.e., liberal pundits and news publications) are calling attention to $$$MoneyLaundering $$$ as initial motivation for FUBAR’s allegiance to Vlad. Now that Vlad is President Putin, there’s no turning back for FUBAR.
FUBAR is trying in vain to escape public humiliation, but Special Prosecutor Mueller is on the case, with ferocious tenacity.
Article (haven’t read yet), but fittingly, looks like FUBAR got involved with Russian mob in 1984:
One of the reasons I think that MSM has been slow to pursue this scandal is they refuse to believe that their cheerleading has helped elect a Russian mobster president.
I ran across this amazing piece! It’s from a “This American Life” project done in October 2016, wherein singer/songwriter, noted Obama fan & frequent Obama WH guest performer Sara Bareilles was asked to imagine what President Obama might be thinking about the then-current election and Donald Trump, but couldn’t say publicly. The result was this song performed by Leslie Odom, Jr. (best known for his role in “Hamilton”).
Leslie Odom, Jr. ~ Seriously (written by Sara Bareilles imagining what PBO couldn't publicly say abt 2016 election) https://t.co/P4VNsj4fSY
My sources say the Marshal of the Supreme Court wants to send Bannon to the Phantom Zone, but he needs clearance from the Ministry of Magic. pic.twitter.com/Onr59Qd55V
I am even more scared of this for 2018 than I am of the Health Care bill. I am not sure if people even realize how important voting is and whether they will care, so they may not give the same amount of energy to resist this as they are about health care.
Charade update: a family member in a made-up, unpaid job who parties with Russian oligarchs and launders dirty money didn't have clearance. https://t.co/8lldmLOn3b
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McConnell’s caucus is not happy, as Molly Ball explains in the Atlantic, yet they seem to be giving the president a pass on this so far. Instead, senators are pointing fingers at their leadership and at the House, while House members are yelling right back.
A House Republican staffer described the fractious mood on Capitol Hill as “Republican-on-Republican violence.” As for why lawmakers don’t train their ire on the real root of their problems, the staffer shrugged: “Maybe it’s just easier to attack people without 13 million Twitter followers.”
I would take this with a BIG grain of salt. With all the activism going on, Democrats are likely to vote unless our rights are taken away which is a real possibility, given the voter purges going on.
McConnell still has to schedule the vote so he can say he did what was promised. Why do you think DT is having the luncheon w/ Repub Senators? To pressure them again. It ain’t never gon’ be over til they are out of office. You recall the dozens of attempt when PBO was still in the chair, right?
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) will introduce legislation on Wednesday detailing Trump’s unacceptable behavior as president and calling for a vote of no confidence in the President Of The United States.
The resolution was announced in a press release provided to PoliticusUSA, “Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, will hold a press conference on the introduction of a Resolution of No Confidence in President Donald J. Trump. The resolution details President Trump’s unacceptable behavior as President and expresses a lack of confidence in his service.”
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The vote of no confidence is symbolic in the United States, but it is viewed as a public rebuke of a president and their administration. The odds of this legislation getting a vote on the House floor are zero, and if it did, there is no chance that the Republican House majority would pass it, but the movement towards a show of legislative disapproval of Trump is worth watching.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Damn right.
🙌🏾
Congratulations, Sherijr!
thank you Judith 😉
Congratulations sherijr on number one.
aww thank you CarolMae 🙂
Hell yeah.
Right On!
💪🏾
He played the long game, investing the time, bringing others in to share the vision, working to make life better and bring justice to one and all. The world saw him do it and sees his work bearing fruit to this day. Thankful for this acknowledgement of his legacy.
Hear hear!
Yes and Yes!
This all day!
This, a million times!
I have to state this for the record: Mr. John Harwood is one of the people who have consistently supported President Barack Obama. He has been firm in his pronouncements about PBO and doesn’t seem troubled by any controverse his public statements may have caused. Ps, I will never forget that he was the interviewer who was talking to PBO when the famous “fly-killing-gate” occurred
Ah! Memories of our Ninja President! 😀
GE TODville.
This is absolutely remarkable.
The Russian Embassy in the US does not hide their threats — pretty much openly declaring on a bullhorn: US CITIZENS, YOU ARE NOW A SATELLITE STATE OF RUSSIA, all those who do not welcome President Putin will be dealt with accordingly.
Reminder…
Have these developments been covered on television (thinking Rachel or Lawrence might have mentioned).
Another reminder — Russia has at their disposal a lethal poison that mimics a heart attack nicely (no need for polonium tea now):
Thanks for the interesting info Arapaho
Incredible, the nerve they have. These fuckers hacked our shit (and are still doing it). I’d burn the damn buildings to the ground & send them the ashes. [Admittedly, I would not do well in the diplomatic corps]
They sure are trying hard but failure to accept that PBO was so beloved will be the downfall of the GOP!
I think so too!
Ironically, and karmically, the harder they try to take him down, they succeed only in making themselves more visibly nasty and cruel, at the same time making PBO look like the genius world leader and ambassador of peace he so rightly is!!
Indeed, they live en masse behind racist/sexist blinders. Must be hard to live in a world in which you cannot live comfortably behind your fear.
true!
The seething hatred & jealousy of PBO, that so obviously drives Drumpf, will inevitably lead to his downfall. It’s coming.
I can only hope it’s soon. What a sad state of affairs for those watching from the outside.
A good listen: http://twitter.com/FardigJudith/status/887498429768769536
listening to Lawrence’s guests.
they include is the former Ambassador McFaul, formerly of Russia and Ms. Farkas, former Dept. Assistant Sec for Defense of Russia/Ukraine.
each of these two just independently stated that for all they know, the Russian translator probably recorded what putin and the homegrown demagogue said during their previously undisclosed meeting;
they share the guess I just made a few hours ago.
if this guess is true, then this is more material that putin holds over this scoundrel#45 …..and of course these details would come out at a place of putin’s choosing and it may as well be edited => potential blackmail opportunity
How does McDuffer keep a straight face? What health care “relief” was he planning for me and you?
There is a good name for His Lordship.
Scene of the day from His Toddlership.
McConnell as victim of the mean dems.. just told us how powerless he is against all of us 🙂 🙂
Heh!
wow. Go Sweden
Stephen for the win!
A perfect interment for the Republican Health Care Bill. We pray that there will be no more resurrections.
Hmm 🤔
Whomp!
Go get em, Auntie Maxine!!!
If that’s the case, it was probably mediocre and he was given guidance to step it up…i.e., getting rid of sanctions and returning compounds.
Be careful out tbere…
Real guy working to uncover voting machine problems and get something done about it
There’s apparently a Trumper out there impersonating him
I was looking for a video of Schumer’s comments yesterday. Thanks, Dudette for posting this.
You’re welcome! 😊
I really can’t stand this woman.
This woman, on the other hand, is quite awesome
So true. An American treasure gone too soon.
lolololol
Hmmmm…Adoptions (Magnitsky Act)…Money Laundering (meeting held in hotel owned by family whose properties have been used by the Russians to launder money)….
Maybe the opposition research excuse was just a ploy for them to pass instructions from the Kremlin while hiding in plain site. As more attendees are exposed, it becomes more obvious that getting the dirt on HRC was a very small part of the agenda of this meeting (if it was even on the agenda at all).
Can’t wait to see what Mueller’s investigation(s) turn up.
GM SWBG.
It’s amazing to me that only voices in “wilderness” (i.e., liberal pundits and news publications) are calling attention to $$$MoneyLaundering $$$ as initial motivation for FUBAR’s allegiance to Vlad. Now that Vlad is President Putin, there’s no turning back for FUBAR.
FUBAR is trying in vain to escape public humiliation, but Special Prosecutor Mueller is on the case, with ferocious tenacity.
Article (haven’t read yet), but fittingly, looks like FUBAR got involved with Russian mob in 1984:
Twitter thread:
One of the reasons I think that MSM has been slow to pursue this scandal is they refuse to believe that their cheerleading has helped elect a Russian mobster president.
Should we be worried about Mueller and his team’s safety
WOW….
i love your postings…
Aw! Thanks Sheila!
Wow!
I ran across this amazing piece! It’s from a “This American Life” project done in October 2016, wherein singer/songwriter, noted Obama fan & frequent Obama WH guest performer Sara Bareilles was asked to imagine what President Obama might be thinking about the then-current election and Donald Trump, but couldn’t say publicly. The result was this song performed by Leslie Odom, Jr. (best known for his role in “Hamilton”).
I can almost imagine PBO’s inner thoughts on a number of subjects. Maybe one day they can be expressed, if not by PBO, by some composer/artist.
I think Sara hit it pretty well. 😉
Riveting. That was amazing. Truly. I will think about this all day.
This came up after I viewed the video Dudette posted above. Brought a smile to my face this morning.
Angelica is a beautiful bright light.
Good morning everyone. Just a drop in to check on everyone. Have a wonderful day.
Obama’s plan…
Louise Mensch everyone.
Good Morning Everybody.
I am even more scared of this for 2018 than I am of the Health Care bill. I am not sure if people even realize how important voting is and whether they will care, so they may not give the same amount of energy to resist this as they are about health care.
Breaking: Sen. Grassley postpones hearing at which Bill Browder — former client of Magnitsky — was due to testify. pic.twitter.com/Z9okZvUhFz
— Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner) July 18, 2017
lmfao Grassley thought he could make the entire thing about poking holes in the Dossier but then Don Jr story broke https://t.co/jNXFSQbpdQ
— On Trial for ?????? (@ZeddRebel) July 18, 2017
ANY fucking questions?????? The guy is an opportunist and a fraud.
Surely there are *some* Repubs that don’t believe this is the case.
I remember that his lawyer didn’t want him to sign the disclosure.
Boom.
Luther! 👀
The Republicans Are Trolling Themselves Now
by Martin Longman
July 18, 2017 1:39 PM
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McConnell’s caucus is not happy, as Molly Ball explains in the Atlantic, yet they seem to be giving the president a pass on this so far. Instead, senators are pointing fingers at their leadership and at the House, while House members are yelling right back.
This says that democrats are still not enthusiastic to vote in the midterms..
But trump voters … are?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/politics/ahead-of-midterms-voters-prefer-democrats-even-as-republicans-appear-more-motivated-to-vote/2017/07/19/470441d6-6c01-11e7-96ab-5f38140b38cc_story.html
After all this crap last 7 months? Come on democrats? Will ya? 🙄
I would take this with a BIG grain of salt. With all the activism going on, Democrats are likely to vote unless our rights are taken away which is a real possibility, given the voter purges going on.
So far, here’s my favorite tweet today! And good morning, TODville!
Here is the tweet Don Trump sent out this am:
The Republicans never discuss how good their healthcare bill is, & it will get even better at lunchtime.The Dems scream death as OCare dies!”
What the hell does “it will get better at lunchtime” even mean?
Wait. Are we STILL HERE???
These evil people never stop!
Is The Orange Clown still in the White House?
???
McConnell still has to schedule the vote so he can say he did what was promised. Why do you think DT is having the luncheon w/ Repub Senators? To pressure them again. It ain’t never gon’ be over til they are out of office. You recall the dozens of attempt when PBO was still in the chair, right?
There was some question yesterday about Jeff Flake. I know it’s DK, but this is a perfect explanation.
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2017/7/18/1681460/-Trump-appears-to-be-serious-in-his-efforts-to-defeat-insufficiently-loyal-Republican-Sen-Jeff-Flake
http://www.politicususa.com/2017/07/19/dozens-members-congress-introduce-confidence-resolution-trump.html
Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) will introduce legislation on Wednesday detailing Trump’s unacceptable behavior as president and calling for a vote of no confidence in the President Of The United States.
The resolution was announced in a press release provided to PoliticusUSA, “Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice, will hold a press conference on the introduction of a Resolution of No Confidence in President Donald J. Trump. The resolution details President Trump’s unacceptable behavior as President and expresses a lack of confidence in his service.”
snip/
The vote of no confidence is symbolic in the United States, but it is viewed as a public rebuke of a president and their administration. The odds of this legislation getting a vote on the House floor are zero, and if it did, there is no chance that the Republican House majority would pass it, but the movement towards a show of legislative disapproval of Trump is worth watching.
Pull that thread
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https://theobamadiary.com/2017/07/19/chat-away-931/