Back from 3 weeks in Munich. Away from Trump for a respite holding my new grandson and being treated by my daughter and son-in-law. Now back to the worries of our Country’s leader’s actions.
Welcome home Obama Grandmama. Wish PBO was still President for you to come to. So glad you were able old your newest grandchild and visit with your daughter and S.i.L.
What a lovely time to cherish. Glad you’re back home safe. Close your eyes and take soothing deep breaths. Look at pictures of the precious ones. Hang in there. We will get through this.
I am so disappointed with Bill Cosby. I used to love his TV show. I thought that is who he was. I can’t imagine why someone would do the things he has done.
The man had fame and money … a wife and family. I just don’t get it … and that goes for all men and women who do these things.
Wonder when Karma will catch up with the Orange-ness.
This man is crazy and stupid! He can’t keep his mouth (or his fingers) shut for one second. In fact, I will do to him what the likes of him did to President Obama for the Olympics. Hope another country wins!
BREAKING: The City of #Seattle has just filed a motion to vacate all convictions & drop all charges for marijuana possession for anyone arrested in the city over the last 30 years!
Me too. I am a transplant from the Midwest, retired to Pacific Northwest cause my sister lives here, time to spend the last years of our lives together. We are enjoying time together and the place we are.
If he doesn’t cooperate he won’t just go to jail, he will end his life in residence.
Same for this dude …
A solid win – again – for the Special Counsel. Unsurprising but significant, a sign that prosecutors can prevail, if protected from political interference and obstruction. Pres. Trump take note. https://t.co/ERsLZ2G3rm
BOOM: Former commander of US Defense Intelligence + idiot son requested & attended a private meeting at the home of Russia’s ambassador in 2015. Then refused to answer Qs about it by taking the 5th.
Time to stop sugarcoating this: Natalia is a known asset recruiter for SVR with deep connections to the Kremlin hierarchy. Like Cohen, she’s a lawyer almost in name only. This is who met with #TeamTreason at tRUmp Tower. Think about that… https://t.co/7GeIe1KbeL
The GOP wants Flynn to retract his guilty plea. The GOP House Investigation has found NO collusion with Russia and the Trump Campaign. Yet they are still collecting information.
The GOP is trash. There is abundant evidence that there was Russian collusion. They’re playing dumb so their supporters can riot when Mueller brings charges against their President and his crooked sons.
Another thing everybody should know about Counterchekist is he’s tweeting against Joy Reid. So, grain of salt.
Let’s be honest, if Joy Ann Reid was a commentator over at Fox News, and lied about a hack to cover homophobic posts, there’d be loud calls for advertiser boycotts already. The hypocrisy is astounding.
The left is surrendering the high ground re: dishonesty from media figures.
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@thedailybeast I'm puzzled. Joy published the Reid Report from 2000 through 2014 but the offending posts were all from 2006 and 2007. Are you saying Joy came down with a case acute homophobic syndrome?
@thedailybeast I'm puzzled. Joy published the Reid Report from 2000 through 2014 but the offending posts were all from 2006 and 2007. Are you saying Joy came down with a case of acute homophobic syndrome?
When buying a gift to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary is a complete pleasure because you love and cherish each other. pic.twitter.com/zAyIWgOT9X
Claire’s demanding answers after company responsible for training Afghan forces billed taxpayers for $51mil in questionable costs—including Porsches, Bentleys, and other luxury vehicles. WATCH the clip >> pic.twitter.com/LV7d7qyMte
Gmorning This feeling will pass. This workload will pass. These people will pass. But look at you, with the gift of memory. You can time travel to the good stuff just by closing your eyes & breathing. Then come right back to now, eyes up for the good stuff ahead. You magic thing.
If the president won't honor James Shaw Jr., we will!
James Shaw Jr. is paying for the funeral of each of the four Waffle House shooting victims out of the gofundme monies raised for him. pic.twitter.com/BqaLZaDQAn
Courage, humility, integrity, generosity– James Shaw is a wonderful man. And just look how the precious child in his arms shelters in the safety of his calm presence. Beautiful.
I knew he would do something like this. This man is so caring and giving. He may have grabbed that gun to save his life and to see his child again, but he has saved humanity due to his actions and always thinking of others. God Bless him.
In a press release @TheJusticeDept sent out a few minutes ago, the federal government called this ruling a “victory.”
Yeah, I find it hard to believe, too. DOJ was a partner with @NAACP_LDF at the start of this litigation. But it switched sides when Trump got elected. https://t.co/QkrtJ4GPBB
Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Texas’ current photo voter ID law, S.B. 5, sufficiently remedies discrimination against Black and Latino voters. We're disappointed in the decision and are considering our next steps.
College professors did not allow Clara Williams inside the classroom b/c she was Black so she took notes from the hallway – standing up! She eventually graduated at the age of 51 and lived to 108 years old and saw her 3 sons become doctors. pic.twitter.com/cKlLXomVoD
Awesome first segment on Joy Reid’s program this morning….too courage and integrity to host such a segment…if you did not see it…check youtube when it is available..
It was so awespme. Now that we have the National Museum of Peace and Justice, I’m waiting for honorable white people to look at those photos of white mobs at hanging parties and pointing out their relatives and explaining how they’ve evolved from their intergenerational history of hate and violence.
Yes! Just as the Nazi hunters persist in bringing criminals to justice, we must also persist in ensuring that the criminals and collaborators in lynchings, beatings, and all the atrocities against African Americans face justice.
To be honest, that’s not going to happen. Even as we are discussing this, Southern states are putting up NEW monuments to the Confederacy. They are never going to change. The only thing that will change is if minority voters get enough power to take action. So our savior will be demographics and a decreasing White population. Hate to be blunt but that’s the truth.
We had company so I wasn’t able to watch all of it, but I heard her first part and thought what an awesome woman. This is how you face adversity. I love Joy. I will fight for her.
Luckily, the Sun and the Moon are out there, doing their thing, oblivious to the mayhem on the planet 🌏 Earth:
Full Moon Sunday 29 April 2018. 9♏️39
Opposition takes place at 8:58pmET, 5:58pmPT. If your skies are clear, enjoy the view! If your skies are overcast, enjoy the energy! Big hugs all around ~ Keep You The ♥️ Heart. Bless you all for you diligence and your courage every day!
John McCain expected to retire from Senate in the next couple of weeks. Democrats possibly tapping Mark Kelly (Gabby Gifford’s husband) as possible Democratic candidate for special election.
This is the essence of the culture war that Trump has been orchestrating throughout his career from Central Park 5 to Obama’s birth certificate to Kaepernick to Kanye.
He antagonizes these cultural moments to create racial anxiety that strengthens support from his white base.
While you're at it, we need to find the feller that falsely accused President Obama of not bein' an America citizen and make him resign immediately, too! Sound good?https://t.co/mbEGuumyOK
Dear @realDonaldTrump: US auto sales dropped 8%; Ford is shedding most of its car lineup; and GM is cutting 1,500 jobs.
But I'm super excited you're doing another unhinged #MAGA rally. While it's tough to watch too much of your toxic rallies, they do energize Dems. Thank you. https://t.co/YJzYKVLgjl
Q. Was the House Intel investigation a waste of time for congress members?
A. Rep. @tedlieu: “I could agree with you that it was a big waste of time because Devin Nunes was not serious about this investigation.” https://t.co/88pTDr59KE
Record numbers around the world are not finding @Paralympics tough to watch. Billions of viewers now take in the Paralympics in hundreds of countries around the world. We hope the US President continues to watch and be inspired by the Paralympics. https://t.co/3jhr5Fd8tT
Shout out to my homegirl @darlavaughn who I’ve known since our early days being working women. I was a publicist. She was at Nike. She had enough of this kind of crap and bravely left just a few months ago after 20+ years. Their loss. #TimesUphttps://t.co/XLppLQN2zn
#Afghanistan In memory of Arghand Abdul Manan @Arghandmanan brave journalist, murdered in Kandahar. He leaves behind a widow and 3 children whom he dearly loved. One of his last social media posts was about the joy his garden gave him إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ pic.twitter.com/xUVNKpgkfi
The funniest thing about American politics is obscenely wealthy people pretending to hate “elites,” and the weirdest thing is people who go along with it
"elite", sadly has become a code word for "educated". The educated class has always been about maintaining order, democracy & governmental institutions. If your agenda is institutional destruction and authoritarian plutocracy, the educated are your natural foe.
Every authoritarian movement like the Khmer Rouge, Bolsheviks, Red Guards, Nazis, Chavistas etc. has loathed educated class "elites", especially liberal artsy types. The only exception is war machine engineers & scientists who help authoritarian leaders maintain power.
The term "elite" is all about "us vs them". Even though many wealthy folks are highly educated, the term "elite" is coded speech for scientists, lawyers, politicians, artists, professors, businesspeople who disagree with "us". If you disagree & you're educated, you're "elite".
May 8th Primaries: Indiana, North Carolina (early voting- EV), Ohio, West Virginia (EV) May 15th Primaries: Idaho (EV & election day registration), Nebraska (EV), Oregon, Pennsylvania May 22nd Primaries: Arkansas (EV), Georgia (EV), Kentucky, and Texas (EV)
Because Bernie is still trying to spin that he was robbed and that he should have been the Democratic nominee. Total BS but unless the facts keep being put up in the face of his lies people will begin to believe the spin. The BS he is spinning makes him no better than Trump.
Can we do a meme comparing without caucuses as well?
We will do away with superdelegates just as soon as we do away with caucuses, require 10 years of taxes, and only Democrats can participate in our primaries.
Mark Kelly replacing John McCain would be AWESOME!
John McCain expected to retire from Senate in the next couple of weeks. Democrats possibly tapping Mark Kelly (Gabby Gifford’s husband) as possible Democratic candidate for special election.
In case you or someone you know, needs it now or in the future
In 2000 I found myself out of money & rent was due. Even with teaching & publishing a book I was broke. @PENamerican helped me just in time. This is a link to their page of Emergency Funds for Writers, in case you might need help too.https://t.co/I2dk1JKW54
She’s a quantum chemist, he’s a reality television host lecturing her about what NATO does. We live in the dumbest possible times. https://t.co/xBKhrIDDlE
The player and the played: Watching the White House Press Corps come sprinting to the defense of someone who condescends and tells them despicable lies every day is hilarious. The wagons they do circle.
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Congrats on Furst J’ob.
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Congrats Jacqueline O.
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Back from 3 weeks in Munich. Away from Trump for a respite holding my new grandson and being treated by my daughter and son-in-law. Now back to the worries of our Country’s leader’s actions.
Welcome home Obama Grandmama. Wish PBO was still President for you to come to. So glad you were able old your newest grandchild and visit with your daughter and S.i.L.
What a lovely time to cherish. Glad you’re back home safe. Close your eyes and take soothing deep breaths. Look at pictures of the precious ones. Hang in there. We will get through this.
I am so disappointed with Bill Cosby. I used to love his TV show. I thought that is who he was. I can’t imagine why someone would do the things he has done.
The man had fame and money … a wife and family. I just don’t get it … and that goes for all men and women who do these things.
Wonder when Karma will catch up with the Orange-ness.
Karma forgets nothing and no one. She just showed us that again this week.
Hi All, have a great weekend, good to see you JOb, have a great and wonderful weekend all
Thanks so much!
Thanks Anjo. The same to you and yours!
This man is crazy and stupid! He can’t keep his mouth (or his fingers) shut for one second. In fact, I will do to him what the likes of him did to President Obama for the Olympics. Hope another country wins!
Souza never misses an opportunity to point out the differences between President Obama and the current White House Occupant. I love it!!
Ain’t no shade like Souza Shade.
I know Mueller’s team is working hard every day, but I hope he’s well ahead of the reporting on this as usual!
Most likely has all the details since the meeting happened, if not before … SIGINT rules!!!
Forever FLOTUS Rocks!! 🙂
WOWWWWWW!!!!!
I hope California does the same.
I love my state of WA!
Me too. I am a transplant from the Midwest, retired to Pacific Northwest cause my sister lives here, time to spend the last years of our lives together. We are enjoying time together and the place we are.
Good for you, Anna!
If Dems are smart, they’d campaign on what states like WA are doing to protect Americans during the destruction of the Trump admin.
Wow. This is not good news for Cohen. He’s so screwed. He better flip if he wants a chance to stay out of jail.
If he doesn’t cooperate he won’t just go to jail, he will end his life in residence.
Same for this dude …
The GOP wants Flynn to retract his guilty plea. The GOP House Investigation has found NO collusion with Russia and the Trump Campaign. Yet they are still collecting information.
The GOP is trash. There is abundant evidence that there was Russian collusion. They’re playing dumb so their supporters can riot when Mueller brings charges against their President and his crooked sons.
Another thing everybody should know about Counterchekist is he’s tweeting against Joy Reid. So, grain of salt.
The Reid Report ran from 2000 through 2014. The alleged homophobic posts were from 2006-2007. It doesn’t make any sense.
I was only there once, but I wish I were back there!
The weather today was phenomenal!!
Enjoy every day of it!
Gotcha!!
I was mouth-dropping gorgeous here too. Hope we get an extension of that.
FYI –
The James Beard Foundation Awards are being announced tonight. Our Nancie McDermott is nominated:
Home Cooking
“Lost Pies of the South”
Nancie McDermott
Southern Living
I’ll be following announcements and fingers crossed for our Nancie.
The hashtag is #jbfa if you want to follow along…….
Dang.
I was so hoping our Nancie would win, but she is a real winner to all of us. I love her travelogues on Facebook. And her cookbooks.
Corrected for grammar
JHC
This man… ❤️❤️❤️
That was magical.
Courage, humility, integrity, generosity– James Shaw is a wonderful man. And just look how the precious child in his arms shelters in the safety of his calm presence. Beautiful.
I knew he would do something like this. This man is so caring and giving. He may have grabbed that gun to save his life and to see his child again, but he has saved humanity due to his actions and always thinking of others. God Bless him.
Just ‘cos this song is my great motivator!
The more things stay the same. This song is from the 1070’s, at least that’s when I first heard it.
Oh my goodness, what a beautiful story.
Awesome first segment on Joy Reid’s program this morning….too courage and integrity to host such a segment…if you did not see it…check youtube when it is available..
I made sure to watch, and was so very glad that I did!
It was so awespme. Now that we have the National Museum of Peace and Justice, I’m waiting for honorable white people to look at those photos of white mobs at hanging parties and pointing out their relatives and explaining how they’ve evolved from their intergenerational history of hate and violence.
Yes! Just as the Nazi hunters persist in bringing criminals to justice, we must also persist in ensuring that the criminals and collaborators in lynchings, beatings, and all the atrocities against African Americans face justice.
To be honest, that’s not going to happen. Even as we are discussing this, Southern states are putting up NEW monuments to the Confederacy. They are never going to change. The only thing that will change is if minority voters get enough power to take action. So our savior will be demographics and a decreasing White population. Hate to be blunt but that’s the truth.
Totally agree Shelia. I love how the panel embraced and supported her.
We had company so I wasn’t able to watch all of it, but I heard her first part and thought what an awesome woman. This is how you face adversity. I love Joy. I will fight for her.
😄
Luckily, the Sun and the Moon are out there, doing their thing, oblivious to the mayhem on the planet 🌏 Earth:
Full Moon Sunday 29 April 2018. 9♏️39
Opposition takes place at 8:58pmET, 5:58pmPT. If your skies are clear, enjoy the view! If your skies are overcast, enjoy the energy! Big hugs all around ~ Keep You The ♥️ Heart. Bless you all for you diligence and your courage every day!
Go Kelly! That would be a great flip. I’m all for it.
NICE!!!!!
Looking like a movie star. Still good looking, by the way.
Is the WH Correspondence Dinner tonight? Remember when we used to look forward to that? 🙂 In remembrance. Hey! FU, Don!
Yup, Don. I listened again, They were laughing AT you. Still are.
Now the whole world is laughing at him.
Truly. It’s embarrassing.
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Which Black person decides how to vote based on Kanye? I hope his next album is a complete flop. Stop supporting him and let him go suck up to Trump.
She’s already on a flight path to prison so no reason to be surprised ….
Think she has a back bone or will she squeal like a caught pig?
Because she, like Trump, is nothing but a Russian stooge. I hope people wake up and stop supporting her in presidential elections. She’s a fraud.
Just got home, what did Joy say?
Oh yeah.
Such a loss. May God rest his soul.
GE This is awesome. I didn’t like the Kennedy Joke….we now know the truth.
Funny they can dish it out but not take it. Sarah looks pissed. LOL
How beautiful a moment is this?
beautiful
actually they go after the least of these first!!
It’s VOTING time!
Mark Kelly replacing John McCain would be AWESOME!
Because I’m a nerdy-gerky Marvel-loving fool!
… and a Trekkie
😄
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/04/29/never-too-busy/
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UGH.