Ohhh Nerdy. This was so on time thank you for posting it. But now we hear Pres Obama sounding the alarm. Scary times. We are the ones that we have been waiting for
What a nerve Trump has for demanding that Weigel be fired from the Washington Post for an incorrect tweet (which Weigel deleted once he realized that it was incorrect), when he constantly tweets and makes statements which turn out to be lies. Just recently, Trump retweeted videos purporting to show Muslims committing terrorist acts and never apologized when it turned out that the videos were misleading.
Gooooood Morning…to the extraordinary folks in the TOD Village..i feel that we are in a race against time to save our democracy…attacks from the left and the right…
We have learned so much about what happens when citizens take their democracy for granted.
Sorry this is long …. but I want my thoughts about the Alabama Senate race :
I am asking people to be circumspect about the mentions (in print and on audio/video) that are authoritatively asserting that Mr. Doug Jones’ campaign has not been focusing on African American voters.
;
things to ponder about this argument include: is the claim really true or are people in fact going back to the same argument that they have always used?
;
Have these people really been to Alabama and got that concern from these voters?
;
Of course I do not know the answers to these questions.
;
What I can say I observed from a far is that before the national media paid special attention to this AL senate race, the Jones’ campaign included black people and was doing outreach to that community (long before most people were paying attention.
;
what I think is most likely true is that the Democratic party in AL has been very weak and there is not strong political apparatus to reach out to ALL segments of the state.
;
as a result of this weakness in the AL Democratic party, the Jones’ campaign has had to create his campaign from scratch. One would not be surprised that this outreach is not an easy process.
;
it is also important to remember that at the beginning, Mr. Jones did not have a lot money and other resources because very few people expected him to make any headway in AL as a Democrat.
;
the issue of financial resource constraints changed after the charges were leveled against his opponent and now Mr. Jones has more resources.
;
Yes, Mr. Jones has now received more money from Dems across the country and therefore the speed of outreach has increased all across the state and also to the African American community. Of course more resources needed to have been invested but the question is where those resources available from the start?
;
As I wrote here a number of days ago, the belated media focus on what African Americans in AL are saying about the vote is to me a bac-handed way to try and blame black people of potential negative results although they are only a small part of the electorate.
;
to me, it seems that each election cycle, there are positions that certain people seem to take and most are assuming those positions right on queue as the voting starts.
;
Ps: Please put me down as a person who does not believe that the predictions of the results of the AL senate race are all true. I will admit that I do not what will happen …. but I know what should happen if we were dealing with rational and morally-uncompromised people
“Every single county in which blacks make up more than 75 percent of registered voters will see their driver license office closed. Every one.” https://t.co/A1IyJTL32P
I love your assessment. Thanks for putting it out there. I would also say that anytime the media focuses on blk voters it is to blame them for something. It is hardly ever positive
Excellent observation — IMHO, MSM is doing what they’ve been doing since WJC’s impeachment — trying to stir up as much “controversy” as possible, positioning their news from the “white as default” perspective.
It’s only gotten worse since the 2008 election cycle, when MSM did their best to promote division within the Dem party (their OMG coverage of minor incidents between HRC and BHO campaign staffers, etc.).
Saw this yesterday — are you in OH-15?
Thank you @TrueFactsStated – I'm running against the chair of the GOP House fundraising committee – he's left the district behind while he's out raising millions from special interests – it's time to do better for Ohio!
I get really worried when I sense that the current occupant of the WH may escape the consequences of his treason. He is such a cruel, simple-minded monster casting a shadow of corruption over the entire country, and prompting other nations who aren’t ruled by tyrants to flee US influence as quickly as possible. 😦
Here is what we know:
The Russians offered help. The Campaign accepted help. The Russians gave help. The President made full use of that help.
Feature, not a bug if they err on the side of corporations and the wealthy.
“The more you read, the more you go, ‘Holy crap, what’s this?'”
Republicans’ tax-rewrite plans are riddled with bugs, loopholes and other potential problems that could plague lawmakers long after their legislation is signed into law, Politico reports.https://t.co/6F44LuJBwI
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a lying nut just like her boss. Someone need to tell that liar that it was Obama who brought this economy back from the bridge of another great depression.
President Obama gets ALL the credit for the growing economy. He passed the stimulus package, saved the auto industry, passed the ACA and created a stable environment where the stock market soared and the jobless rate decreased steadily over time. What has Trump done for the economy? His tax cut is about to destroy middle class/working class incomes. Ditto Ryan’s plans to cut Social Security and Medicaid.
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Roy Moore explains why evangelicals want Putin & Trump to merge US & Russian oligarchies; Christian authoritarians sharing power with government authoritarians. #BedroomPolice#TrumpRussiapic.twitter.com/xcdEaYX9Zn
The 13th amendment ended slavery, the 15th amendment prohibited discrimination, and the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. All amendments Trump would like to reverse too. https://t.co/ITph5ZGHMs
The FBI is coming for Jane and evidence of Tad Devine’s $10M payoff from Putin that went through the Sanders campaign is in one of Manaforts 36 laptops. The Purity Couple.
Since Sanders diehards are determined to hijack the @DNC and torpedo other 2020 contenders, and since he refuses to become a Democrat but wants to hog their spotlight and attack them, let's take a closer look at who this man is. (1/10)
I am all for Ireland, but I think for This one we’re talking about Philadelphia next June. On the schedule is the Obama Foundation opening. No time on that yet.
Idk, Marilyn. I really want to visit the Obama Foundation, but not while The Idiot President is in the WH. I’d rather wait until he’s history; thankfully the Foundation will be there after.
Nope – trump didn't have to change, because the GOP and bullshit artists like @LindseyGrahamSC changed, the latter just so he could go golfing with him and latch onto some kind of "importance" in his sorry-ass excuse for a career. And life. #WeSeeYouLindsey Ugh.
True-life stories, all over the place. We’ll get through all this.
I fully cried at the Costco because they had the big Obama book by @PeteSouza. He cared about America and its citizens; not just his personal fortune & applause. 😔
WATCH, SHARE, and stay until the very end where Roy Moore starts speaking Russian fluently after praising Putin. Then, watch again, share again, and repeat. pic.twitter.com/r3jAoOrwOM
Why @MooreSenate have the Russians taken such an interest in the Alabama race?? Following Russian politics my whole life I have never seen the Kremlin interested in a local race.. Lots of troll activity and bot accounts too.. Another 🇷🇺 Twitter op #NoMoorepic.twitter.com/ZvfuizzRyd
There should be some momentum building here…..we’ll see if this kickstarts something important.
Join us tomorrow morning at 7:30 am PST / 10:30 am EST at https://t.co/8NGp7qggLw – we will be streaming a LIVE press conference: Women share firsthand accounts of sexual misconduct by Trump and demand an investigation. #16womenandtrump
1. No abolition of slavery 2. No equal protection clause or due process clause applicable to states 3. No prevention of race discrimination in voting 4. No voting for women 5. No prohibition on poll taxes 6. No voting for 18-20 year olds 7. No direct election of Senators…. https://t.co/WAKPjjKjSG
Oh man that Hamilton song did me in Absolutely briliant- We have to teach them how to say good-bye, a nation learns to move on. to outlive me when I’m gone..
did me in as well…it was so right on point…but we Americans take our democracy for granted…it is like an over grown garden…filled with weeds…no flowers will thrive in such an area…as Pres Obama said…it must be tended…..nurtured to grow
What are they going to DO about it?? We have to raise voices FOR them! Again.
Just 32% support the GOP tax plan; 48% oppose it, per USA Today/Suffolk U.
That's the lowest level of public support for any major piece of legislation enacted in the past three decades, including Obamacare in 2009. https://t.co/f9njg06RUR
It is so important to emphasize that Roy Moore’s background as a child molester is only one part of his unacceptable and sordid resume. Racist who believes the times were better under slavery. A man who prefers Putin’s Russia to our America. A man who spit on the constitution. https://t.co/HlyhuXHGEX
News outlets including The Associated Press filed a motion in federal court Friday arguing that a document containing the names of investors in some Kushner Cos. apartment buildings in Maryland should be unsealed and available to the media. https://t.co/vZT0HW1aBF
With Republicans joining #Trump in his attacks on Mueller, our democratic republic is in far more danger than it was even a few weeks ago. We are far closer to the edge than we want to think. My columnhttps://t.co/3OPTJjbwLM
Alabama Democrats, make a PLAN to VOTE tomorrow. Find your polling place: https://t.co/tHelwqDMAm Polling hours are from 7am to 7pm Make sure you have valid ID Take friends & family with you. Make sure everyone you know has a plan and a ride. pic.twitter.com/rbAaa15fgO
It is so important to emphasize that Roy Moore’s background as a child molester is only one part of his unacceptable and sordid resume. Racist who believes the times were better under slavery. A man who prefers Putin’s Russia to our America. A man who spit on the constitution. https://t.co/HlyhuXHGEX
Hey young people. I was young once. I didn’t look to politicians to “get me to vote.” I looked around me. Saw who was hurting in society. Saw what needed fixing and by reading a paper voted for the person who lined up best with what needed to be done. Stop being so precious.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17 Trump dossier work began as Russian hack of DNC became known
Rachel Maddow looks at the background of the former British spy, Christopher Steele whose memos would become known as the Trump dossier, and the early signs in the 2016 election that Russia was exerting undue influence.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17 Trump regard for Russia raised red flags for journalists in 2016
Rachel Maddow describes how American journalists began to pick up on clues that Russia had a peculiar relationship with the Trump campaign as Dossier author Christopher Steele began sharing his findings with the FBI.
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O switched to Kaiser because it was cheaper and was I pleasantly surprised. Kaiser gives you lots of attention and great service. And they have the best online healthcare system. I hope Kaiser will become the public option.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17 First public news of dossier lost amid 2016 bombshells
Rachel Maddow looks back at how David Corn of Mother Jones was first to publish a story about the Trump dossier and its author, Christopher Steele, but public attention was drawn to the Access Hollywood tape and the FBI’s announcement about Hillary Clinton’s emails
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17 Publication of Trump dossier triggered controversy and debate
Rachel Maddow examines the decision by Buzzfeed News to publish the Trump dossier as it became known that the memos were guiding high-level decision-making, and the resulting controversy, backlash, and debate
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17 Steele dossier hotly debated as Trump Russia ties become scandal
Rachel Maddow looks at fallout and firings in the Donald Trump administration as Trump team ties to Russia turned into scandal and the Trump dossier continued to be a point of fierce controversy.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17 Many themes of Trump dossier have borne out over time
Rachel Maddow reviews how recent revelations and admissions by Trump team members have shown many of the themes of the Trump dossier to have merit.
Michelle Obama is the most academically accomplished First Lady. She skipped second grade, graduated salutatorian at her Magnet high school for gifted students, went to Princeton (graduating cum laude) and then Harvard Law School. pic.twitter.com/Yx0ZsntC9n
Another false story, this time in the Failing @nytimes, that I watch 4-8 hours of television a day – Wrong! Also, I seldom, if ever, watch CNN or MSNBC, both of which I consider Fake News. I never watch Don Lemon, who I once called the “dumbest man on television!” Bad Reporting.
Trump loves distraction. He creates it; he thrives when activists on left and right create it for him. Members of Congress easily get distracted because they have their own political agendas. Mueller does not, and that's why we need him now more than ever.
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Statement from @newyorker: "The New Yorker recently learned that Ryan Lizza engaged in what we believe was improper sexual conduct. We have reviewed the matter and, as a result, have severed ties with Lizza. Due to a request for privacy, we are not commenting further."
That and the mention of Mario Batali above…dominoes are falling!
I hope Lizza wasn’t the hint that Mr. Smith and Angry WH Staffer were dropping. I’m hoping there’s still someone more high-profile and hated that’s in the barrel.
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Love this!
Standing O for the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda and the Obamas for giving him an early platform for that little project called Hamilton.
Sounds good to me!
And goodnight to you, Judith – and to Nerdy and TODville and all the ships at sea! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Ohhh Nerdy. This was so on time thank you for posting it. But now we hear Pres Obama sounding the alarm. Scary times. We are the ones that we have been waiting for
Good Sunday Morning to you all. I hope that the MSM focuses on how the GOP tax plan will hurt the middle and working class. It can still be stopped.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/as-tax-plan-gained-steam-gop-lost-focus-on-the-middle-class/2017/12/09/27ed2d76-db69-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html?hpid=hp_rhp-top-table-main_taxmutate746pm%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.2c02e612a8cf
What a nerve Trump has for demanding that Weigel be fired from the Washington Post for an incorrect tweet (which Weigel deleted once he realized that it was incorrect), when he constantly tweets and makes statements which turn out to be lies. Just recently, Trump retweeted videos purporting to show Muslims committing terrorist acts and never apologized when it turned out that the videos were misleading.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/president-trump-calls-for-washington-post-reporter-who-apologized-for-inaccurate-tweet-to-be-fired/2017/12/09/2fb467de-dd4b-11e7-b1a8-62589434a581_story.html?tid=pm_pop
Gooooood Morning…to the extraordinary folks in the TOD Village..i feel that we are in a race against time to save our democracy…attacks from the left and the right…
We have learned so much about what happens when citizens take their democracy for granted.
good morning everyone.
have a great day
Republicans are starting to go after Mueller. Why you wonder. Because they know that their racists, Russian, lying , President is guilty.
Sorry this is long …. but I want my thoughts about the Alabama Senate race :
I am asking people to be circumspect about the mentions (in print and on audio/video) that are authoritatively asserting that Mr. Doug Jones’ campaign has not been focusing on African American voters.
;
things to ponder about this argument include: is the claim really true or are people in fact going back to the same argument that they have always used?
;
Have these people really been to Alabama and got that concern from these voters?
;
Of course I do not know the answers to these questions.
;
What I can say I observed from a far is that before the national media paid special attention to this AL senate race, the Jones’ campaign included black people and was doing outreach to that community (long before most people were paying attention.
;
what I think is most likely true is that the Democratic party in AL has been very weak and there is not strong political apparatus to reach out to ALL segments of the state.
;
as a result of this weakness in the AL Democratic party, the Jones’ campaign has had to create his campaign from scratch. One would not be surprised that this outreach is not an easy process.
;
it is also important to remember that at the beginning, Mr. Jones did not have a lot money and other resources because very few people expected him to make any headway in AL as a Democrat.
;
the issue of financial resource constraints changed after the charges were leveled against his opponent and now Mr. Jones has more resources.
;
Yes, Mr. Jones has now received more money from Dems across the country and therefore the speed of outreach has increased all across the state and also to the African American community. Of course more resources needed to have been invested but the question is where those resources available from the start?
;
As I wrote here a number of days ago, the belated media focus on what African Americans in AL are saying about the vote is to me a bac-handed way to try and blame black people of potential negative results although they are only a small part of the electorate.
;
to me, it seems that each election cycle, there are positions that certain people seem to take and most are assuming those positions right on queue as the voting starts.
;
Ps: Please put me down as a person who does not believe that the predictions of the results of the AL senate race are all true. I will admit that I do not what will happen …. but I know what should happen if we were dealing with rational and morally-uncompromised people
hey, please forgive the many typos …. note to self, please edit your comments before posting;
as far as Mr. Jones’ campaign is concerned, I will just do what I can to promote him and his message until the results are announced.
sometimes I need to fully wake up
But this is not what they focus on…
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/muckraker/alabama-drivers-licenses-voter-id
I love your assessment. Thanks for putting it out there. I would also say that anytime the media focuses on blk voters it is to blame them for something. It is hardly ever positive
GM GCL.
Excellent observation — IMHO, MSM is doing what they’ve been doing since WJC’s impeachment — trying to stir up as much “controversy” as possible, positioning their news from the “white as default” perspective.
It’s only gotten worse since the 2008 election cycle, when MSM did their best to promote division within the Dem party (their OMG coverage of minor incidents between HRC and BHO campaign staffers, etc.).
Saw this yesterday — are you in OH-15?
GM TODville.
I get really worried when I sense that the current occupant of the WH may escape the consequences of his treason. He is such a cruel, simple-minded monster casting a shadow of corruption over the entire country, and prompting other nations who aren’t ruled by tyrants to flee US influence as quickly as possible. 😦
Feature, not a bug if they err on the side of corporations and the wealthy.
CALL TO ACTION! YES WE CAN!!
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY
People think we’re damn morons. Alyssa would be a person I would love to know:)
Sarah Huckabee Sanders is a lying nut just like her boss. Someone need to tell that liar that it was Obama who brought this economy back from the bridge of another great depression.
President Obama gets ALL the credit for the growing economy. He passed the stimulus package, saved the auto industry, passed the ACA and created a stable environment where the stock market soared and the jobless rate decreased steadily over time. What has Trump done for the economy? His tax cut is about to destroy middle class/working class incomes. Ditto Ryan’s plans to cut Social Security and Medicaid.
How is this not straight-up treason?
Sanders need to shut up.
wow…is this true….
A little “refresher” on Bernie. He’s a fraud just like the current jackass is. Share with your BernieBros friends. I did.
Anyone interested in a TOD get-to-gether Reunion
Where?
not sure…any suggestions
Ireland?
❤
Is this a vote for Ireland or just a loving smirk at me? 🙂
Both, sugar pie! ❤ ❤
Okay. 😀 😀
Seriously, I think Ireland is a good choice since it’s the homeland of YKW, plus I doubt TOD far-in-ners would feel comfortable visiting the USA.
I am all for Ireland, but I think for This one we’re talking about Philadelphia next June. On the schedule is the Obama Foundation opening. No time on that yet.
Idk, Marilyn. I really want to visit the Obama Foundation, but not while The Idiot President is in the WH. I’d rather wait until he’s history; thankfully the Foundation will be there after.
I am all for the toddys harassing the absconding irish ykw and her boy toy in her own backyard.
So, who is gonna pay for this ha-ha-harassing tour?
I’m pretty sure you’ve been selected for that honor. Congrats!!
🙄 Duh. Our Indian friend-with-recent-major-successful-accomplishment, obviously!
True-life stories, all over the place. We’ll get through all this.
This is for those haters idiots out there who said the Obamas took Merry Christmas out of Christmas.
Goodnight TOD ….
The outcome on Tuesday may prove to be no different than decisive battles in the Revolution & Civil War.
Yes We Can
Oh. Morning everyone
And there it is:
Yup. That’s what I’m talkin’ about. ALABAMA! WAKE UP! THEY ARE TRYING TO PLAY YOU!
Wow. I worry about the integrity of the voting machines.
Wow totally denigrates America, considers himself “kin” to Putin. Mind bending, these people and their love of Putin- how did we not see this coming?
There should be some momentum building here…..we’ll see if this kickstarts something important.
Any questions?
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Oh man that Hamilton song did me in Absolutely briliant- We have to teach them how to say good-bye, a nation learns to move on. to outlive me when I’m gone..
did me in as well…it was so right on point…but we Americans take our democracy for granted…it is like an over grown garden…filled with weeds…no flowers will thrive in such an area…as Pres Obama said…it must be tended…..nurtured to grow
yep you are so right Sheila, as is our President, of course 🙂
Goooood Monday Morning Family!
🌤☀️🌞😆
What are they going to DO about it?? We have to raise voices FOR them! Again.
Mr. Smith is always spot on. So…………
Pimp bomb usually means home grown nut.
*pipe
At the very least.
We are in some dangerous times, Trump, Russia, Alabama.
i think that the racist..xenophobic…homophobic…misogynist…notions are the connecting points along the line of this conspiracy
I thought the whole idea was to MAGA…but with these treasonous lot …they are hell bent on flushing America down the toilet.
Resist Resist Resist … Stronger Together and Yes You Can!
Mary J. Blige was just nominated by the Golden Globes for supporting actress in Mudbound. WOOT!!
It’s our CIVIC DUTY
I sure needed this today! 💪🏾
BLESS THEM!!!!!
I love ❤ this
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17
Trump dossier work began as Russian hack of DNC became known
Rachel Maddow looks at the background of the former British spy, Christopher Steele whose memos would become known as the Trump dossier, and the early signs in the 2016 election that Russia was exerting undue influence.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17
Trump regard for Russia raised red flags for journalists in 2016
Rachel Maddow describes how American journalists began to pick up on clues that Russia had a peculiar relationship with the Trump campaign as Dossier author Christopher Steele began sharing his findings with the FBI.
Let your friends and family know:
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O switched to Kaiser because it was cheaper and was I pleasantly surprised. Kaiser gives you lots of attention and great service. And they have the best online healthcare system. I hope Kaiser will become the public option.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17
First public news of dossier lost amid 2016 bombshells
Rachel Maddow looks back at how David Corn of Mother Jones was first to publish a story about the Trump dossier and its author, Christopher Steele, but public attention was drawn to the Access Hollywood tape and the FBI’s announcement about Hillary Clinton’s emails
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17
Publication of Trump dossier triggered controversy and debate
Rachel Maddow examines the decision by Buzzfeed News to publish the Trump dossier as it became known that the memos were guiding high-level decision-making, and the resulting controversy, backlash, and debate
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17
Steele dossier hotly debated as Trump Russia ties become scandal
Rachel Maddow looks at fallout and firings in the Donald Trump administration as Trump team ties to Russia turned into scandal and the Trump dossier continued to be a point of fierce controversy.
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 12/8/17
Many themes of Trump dossier have borne out over time
Rachel Maddow reviews how recent revelations and admissions by Trump team members have shown many of the themes of the Trump dossier to have merit.
BEAUTY BREAK
EU sez FU to nut n yahoo (and the turd). Good.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-42313727
Et tu, Mario Batali?
Good morning TODVille.
Now we’re at the President watches too much t.v. portion of this presidency.
We are paying this dotard’s salary!
Translation: I watch television all goddamn day long, and Don Lemon, that son of a bitch gets under my skin.
I can’t stand that f—king moron.
Kick the poor and middle class in the gut, just to take care of the filthy rich. These Republicans are a disgrace to the human race.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2017/12/11/listen-to-the-president/
Et tu
That and the mention of Mario Batali above…dominoes are falling!
I hope Lizza wasn’t the hint that Mr. Smith and Angry WH Staffer were dropping. I’m hoping there’s still someone more high-profile and hated that’s in the barrel.