I was heartbroken after listening to President Obama giving that speech for Cass Sunstein. It made me miss him, his family and his administration so much. We had qualified people running departments instead of corrupt ones only interested on making money for themselves and the industries that they are supposed to protect us from. Yet 40% of this population still support Trump.
PHOTOS: Mariah Parker takes Oath of office
June 5, 2018 at 7:11 pm
Mariah Parker takes her oath of office for County Commissioner District 2 with her hand on the autobiography of Malcolm X and her mother Mattie Parker by her side on the steps of City Hall in downtown Athens, Ga. Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Parker filled the county commissioner seat vacated by Harry Sims who left his seat to run for mayor. She won the election for District 2 by 13 votes. [Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald]
This is not your Mom ‘n Pop burger negotiations…is it? I want to know what you stand to profit by any “deal”.
See me after class and write I am not, nor have I ever been a numbskull, one thousand times.
I can’t wait when his people say that “he’s too busy presidenting” when he watches TV and tweets all day. The most he looks forward to is the weekend so he can play golf. Plus that’s the only time the American people are safe from him.
It's been revealed that daily stressors are putting African-Americans at greater risk of heart disease and stroke. What realistic steps can be taken to eliminate these stressors? https://t.co/rlJEOzkiQ9
Ahem…reporting in from a tropical island. 🙂
Here’s how I look at it. Everywhere there are storms, quakes, twisters, something. So even when there’s something awful, at least I’m dealing with it in Hawaii. LOL
GOOD! Never give ANYONE a license to discriminate.
Arizona court: "Simply stated, if Appellants, as an economic entity, want to operate their for-profit business as a public accommodation, they cannot discriminate against potential patrons based on sexual orientation…."
Even the right to contraception and the privacy protected by Griswold v. Connecticut could be imperiled by a Court with two more Trump nominees unless the Senate flips this November. Taking basic rights for granted could be deadly. https://t.co/ccmWX7iTSx
If you think you can avoid dying in prison by behaving like a TOTAL WHINNY FUCKING IDIOT, 24×7, you are batting 1.000 as the most delusional (plus corrupt & treasonous) human creature, ever.
You know, I try really hard to avoid taking the cheap shot, but it's like he has no idea what the First Lady used to do for a living. Or Trump, for that matter. https://t.co/XQ1TRogzxv
.@RepAdamSchiff tells me the Dems on the House intel committee are researching whether they can on their own send witness transcripts to Mueller, if they believe they contain evidence of perjury and obstruction of justice.https://t.co/TyfdtXmuwB
In an interview with me, @RepAdamSchiff, citing media reports, pointed to the testimony of @DonaldJTrumpJr, Erik Prince, and Roger Stone as examples of transcripts Mueller might want to examine for perjury. https://t.co/TyfdtXmuwB
SPLC report: More than 1,700 monuments, place names and other symbols honoring the Confederacy remain in public spaces – Southern Poverty Law Center https://t.co/FxBRAUrVZ2
The Iran deal that you withdrew from took 15 months to negotiate. North Korea is even more complex, with numerous warheads hidden in the most closed nation in the world.
We want you to have a successful summit, Mr. President. This is too important for you to “wing it.” https://t.co/P6vEpuHHjg
Anyone failing to grok that the Russians & Chinese are totally aligned in enabling @realdonaldtump to further destroy American credibility, then they ain't been paying attention.
They know he's a CORRUPT SLOB because they bought him long ago & have been using him ever since.
ZTE 1) violated Iran sanctions and lied about it, 2) could be spying on us for Chinese government, BUT 3) Ivanka got new Chinese trademarks – so it all worked out for the regime.
BREAKING: We just hit send on a letter to the County Clerk of Los Angeles County to demand an explanation regarding the error that resulted in the removal of 118,000 registered voters from the voter roles during Tuesday’s primary election in #CA. pic.twitter.com/a5ltiYPudZ
NEW: Who speaks for Robert Mueller? Rudy Giuliani is trying to.
A look at Giuliani's strategy to publicly to color perceptions of the probe among voters and lawmakers, all while confident that Mueller will never speak up to correct him https://t.co/IvW4WE42no
“Give us your huddled masses yearning to breathe free…and we will lock their children in cages with tin-foil blankets. And scar them for life! You know: The American Dream!” pic.twitter.com/32624NB7VO
Today, the City of Albany tried to bill us $1,451.49 in “security costs”, for their choice to heavily police our peaceful action demanding an end to systemic racism and economic exploitation on May 21. #PoorPeoplesCampaignpic.twitter.com/oge9L4LAjP
— New York State Poor People's Campaign (@nysppc) June 7, 2018
NEWS: Feinstein wants to talk to an ex-Congressman about his ties to Russia & the Trump campaign. The congressman, Curt Weldon, said last year at a private meeting that Viktor Vekselberg's NYC fund had financed the promotion of that so-called "peace plan." https://t.co/1UC08lljVU
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 7, 2018
The Senate's Russia probe just got more complicated—and a lot more interesting. @NatashaBertrand has been digging on this one for months. Just published: https://t.co/yVhAH51LiM
Recall that Vekselberg’s US fund, Columbus Nova, began paying Michael Cohen shortly after the “peace plan” meeting. Cohen & his attorney didn’t respond when asked whether the $$ was connected to Cohen promoting the plan, which involved lifting Russia sanctions. https://t.co/ofWXRJRfng
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) June 7, 2018
Good Podcast…listen for the interview with Ronald Klain…who spoke on the significance of the judges that the Senate is confirming at record pace
New Pod: @jonfavs and I breakdown the Tuesday's results, discuss Trump's trade war of choice, and then @RonaldKlain joins to talk about Trump's efforts to remake the courts and what progressives need to do about it. https://t.co/pPcV95B4mz
So many Virginians will now get access to health care. This is what happens when Democrats win, and when people committed to doing the right thing come together to help their constituents. We need more of that these days! https://t.co/IWL3esCzLb
Trump has said repealing Obamacare would be a litmus test for his Supreme Court nominees. He is going to try to achieve through the courts what he couldnt do thru Congress.https://t.co/jJsn2aKoPH
EXTREMELY BIG DEAL: The Justice Department — which normally defends federal laws in court — says Obamacare's individual mandate has become unconstitutional. Also wants courts to strike down protections for pre-existing conditions.https://t.co/4bGdYVFscY
GOP Hatch, Gingrich advocated for the individual mandate and Romney implemented it statewide. Both PBO and Romney had a mandate.
McConnell-Trump = Unconstitutional. As for thousands of deaths caused by their games with health care….the numbers are climbing.
She won by 13 votes. Don't let anyone tell you your vote doesn't count.- Athens, Georgia’s New County Commissioner Took Her Oath Of Office Over ‘The Autobiography Of Malcolm X’ While Rocking The Flyest ‘Fro https://t.co/I6vyUXADqI via @blavity
Here's some heartwarming news, because we all need it right now: A NJ special education teacher amassed a million dollars in savings during her life and left it in her will to pay for special education scholarships. https://t.co/WleD7fn9f9
I am so deeply ashamed of my government. In my 70 years plus on this earth, I have been angry ay my government, but never before have I felt so embarrassed by the kind of amoral monsters currently leading our country. When overseas, I can only shrug.
This little guy has done NOTHING wrong. But you can bet he thinks he has. Like Kaepernick said it’s about making us feel bad.
Love to this foster Mom and all the others who truly care for our children.
Dear @realDonaldTrump: According to your own US Trade Representative Office, the US had a $8.4 billion trade surplus with Canada last year.
You can't just make stuff up when you are dealing with US allies. Unlike your base, other countries will actually verify what you say. https://t.co/WRMTur7Bah
JUST POSTED: MANAFORT secretly steered $2.4M to a company run by two journalists tasked with getting European pols to vouch for YANUKOVYCH. But the journos — @alanfriedmanit & Eckart Sager — dimed out Manafort when he asked them to lie to MUELLER. https://t.co/4OWG0u2CPb
BREAKING: Trump admin asks court to declare 2 key Obamacare provisions unconstitutional, but to hold off until after midterms. Sessions notifies Hill of refusal to defend the law. Via @renurayasamhttps://t.co/nIeHSp6ckE Doc: https://t.co/R8QTtLYZDb
Watching Rachel. Just asking for a friend 😎 If a call from CNBC to iQ45’s architecture firm makes that international firm go “poof”, including their portfolio, could We The People call iQ45 & make them all go likewise? Again, asking for my iQ45-PTSD friend. 😇
It’s #RealTalk time— ZTE is a front for Chinese intelligence to send non-diplomatic cover agents all over the world posing as engineers, scientists, businessmen etc to spy for Beijing. This is what the company was founded for. Their products have no place in US data networks. https://t.co/4HNYr0wRwf
Am sure Melania Trump is all smiles after Rudy tossed her under steamroller earlier today, as it launched a flurry of reminders of her ‘professional (cough cough) career’ …….
EXTREMELY BIG DEAL: The Justice Department — which normally defends federal laws in court — says Obamacare's individual mandate has become unconstitutional. Also wants courts to strike down protections for pre-existing conditions.https://t.co/4bGdYVFscY
The trouble w/ the ACA is too many ordinary American lives have been saved = the KOCH-Death Party-trump see that as ‘unconstitutional’.
Looking forward to Trump and his mini-me’s facing charges of racialized hatred and Crimes Against Humanity.
This is what America, Democracy, Hope, Leadership, Change and HerStory looks like. Congrats to my Sister @Deb4CongressNM on winning her primary. Let's get her elected in November so that she becomes the FIRST Native American member of Congress. https://t.co/sPcBwqHBVr
The idea of getting into government service "to get whatever you want and take whatever you want" is "the organizing principle of the vast majority of people" who enter the Trump admin. – @SamSederpic.twitter.com/CCeXaFO9W5
— TheBeat w/Ari Melber (@TheBeatWithAri) June 7, 2018
Not some, ALL. AND ALL THE GOP(Greedy Oligarch Putos),thank you very much… and for decades mind you. They don’t get a pass. It ain’t just the illegal admin squatting in the White House.
In 2016, Team Trump were a bunch of grifters who took cash from lots of foreign entities. Because it was a cash cow, a scam — they never intended to win. Unmasking this unprecedented grift will be unpleasant for some. If you can't handle the truth, check your fee-fees elsewhere.
Yes, he’s an idiot …. but, he’s also a CRIMINAL that has NEVER been held accountable …. until ‘real soon,’ hopefully ….
Do you or a relative have cancer, diabetes, a heart condition or any kind of pre existing condition? @realDonaldTrump is trying very hard to take health insurance away from Americans who have pre existing conditions.
You know, in the end all of us have “pre-existing conditions.” The only one I know about now, at age 74, is diabetes 2. I’m feeling fine right now: I take my meds, eat sensibly, and all the rest. But, at some point, I will die, just like everyone else. And, for most of us, it won’t come “gently” in the middle of the night – just a continuation of a good night’s sleep. There will be problems before whether or not they can be attributed to a “pre-existing condition.”
I’ve never understood this nonsense about “pre-existing conditions.” We all have them (it’s called being alive) and we all deserve decent medical care. Does this mean that the moment your doctor discovers a chronic medical problem, a person should no longer receive good and affordable medical care? I guess for Republicans that’s the way it is because Republicans never get sick, never weaken or die. But, at some point, even Republicans will wither and disappear.
What is needed in the US is universal health care, not heath care for those who are for the time being in “perfect health,” a most elusive state of being at best.
Here are the 25 women directors who helmed #QUEENSUGAR over our three seasons. For 21 of them, it was their first episode of television. They’ve since gone on to direct for many shows. They just needed a first YES. To my fellow EPs, as you staff up for fall, consider saying YES. pic.twitter.com/cQm0Gi00xV
This is my friend. A true living legend. She created a space on American television that, for 25 years, changed what we talked about, shifted culture + politics, explored how we felt deep inside the quiet of our hearts. She’s one of a kind. And her exhibit at @NMAAHC is too. pic.twitter.com/qVdMAxj69I
Please read Ewelina Ochab's insightful piece on neglected cases of targeted sexual abuse of women & girls of religious minorities. Human rights advocate @EwelinaUO researches persecuted minorities & author "Never Again: Legal Responses to a Broken Promise" https://t.co/Sou5EBVTeX
I woke to the news that Anthony Bourdain is dead. Suicide. We have lost another icon. My thoughts go to his family and friends….my thoughts also went to his remarkable piece inVietnam with President Obama…
We have a problem. If you need to talk, there is help…
Another day and another tragedy. Woke up, clicked on Twitter and found out about Anthony Bourdain’s death from a apparent suicide. Mental illness is a scourge that is robbing us too much and way too much than we can afford. The last frontier is the human psyche and we need to put more time and treasure in to understanding it.
UGH, I feel sick. He was such a brilliant culinary genius and a man with strong opinions about life.
RIP Anthony Bourdain. In person, charming. On film, both exacting and kind, you taught everyone to see and taste a different way, to journey into the world of food with love, to understand people who cook with heart.
“If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or simply across the river. Walk in someone else's shoes or at least eat their food. It's a plus for everybody.” -Anthony Bourdain. R.I.P.
Remember #OBAMACARE? free preventive care no pre-existing conditions/no caps coverage for children until 26 no discrimination against women slowed premium growth ensured premiums covered healthcare not profit lowered trajectory of fed deficit improved hospital performance
My friend..I know you are on a Ferry going to somewhere amazing…..you still had so many places to show us, whispering to our souls the great possibilities beyond what we could see with our own eyes…you only saw beauty in all https://t.co/Ltw9HrCBb2 will always travel with me https://t.co/Yv4Ntud6X0
One of the things I loved about Bourdain is he shared the spotlight by acknowledging all the hard-working Mexican immigrants who make ALL of our restaurants the best functioning places to work.
Thank you NW. This story did make me cry. I miss the Obamas..
I was heartbroken after listening to President Obama giving that speech for Cass Sunstein. It made me miss him, his family and his administration so much. We had qualified people running departments instead of corrupt ones only interested on making money for themselves and the industries that they are supposed to protect us from. Yet 40% of this population still support Trump.
h-t: BJ
This should make you smile.
Bravo, Sista!
Serve your constituents 🙂
PHOTOS: Mariah Parker takes Oath of office
June 5, 2018 at 7:11 pm
Mariah Parker takes her oath of office for County Commissioner District 2 with her hand on the autobiography of Malcolm X and her mother Mattie Parker by her side on the steps of City Hall in downtown Athens, Ga. Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Parker filled the county commissioner seat vacated by Harry Sims who left his seat to run for mayor. She won the election for District 2 by 13 votes. [Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald]
http://www.onlineathens.com/photogallery/GA/20180605/NEWS/605009994/PH/1
Here’s another story about Ms. Parker (and other Athens women now active) from earlier this year.
This story is but one example that shows the decency of Barack Obama as a HUMAN BEING.
and, this is something SO lacking now.
i really enjoyed this story
I worry so much about the Integrity of our elections….what is being dome to make sure that this will not happen in November
This is not your Mom ‘n Pop burger negotiations…is it? I want to know what you stand to profit by any “deal”.
See me after class and write I am not, nor have I ever been a numbskull, one thousand times.
I can’t wait when his people say that “he’s too busy presidenting” when he watches TV and tweets all day. The most he looks forward to is the weekend so he can play golf. Plus that’s the only time the American people are safe from him.
I want to move to a tropical island when I retire….Costa Rica, anyone want to join me?
Trust me:) I’ve thought about it
i feel you very much….but climate change might have repercussions for the island nations
CC will have repercussions everywhere. I saw a PBS documentary about Louisiana 9th ward and how much land is being taken over by rising ocean.
wow
Ahem…reporting in from a tropical island. 🙂
Here’s how I look at it. Everywhere there are storms, quakes, twisters, something. So even when there’s something awful, at least I’m dealing with it in Hawaii. LOL
That was a GREAT story, thank you NW. Tears here. It is a better day any day I read about President Obama and who he is.
GOOD! Never give ANYONE a license to discriminate.
Remember this in November. Take BOTH HOUSES!
yup …
…. yup ….
yup ….
Widely reported — Putin says he talks to Trump “regularly”. (CNN)
Hello, TODbots.
I hope all is well with You all.
❤ TODbots.
Just another day in trump’s “America”:
Palate cleanser.
Yet another ‘exhibit’ ….
Not sure if this has been posted here already:
And the intro:
😄😄😄😄
That’s a great way to start the day! What a tidy watermelon eater your dog is!
😍😍😍
Every day a whole raft of new and despicable scandals.
Best LOL of week. Not funny, but Damn if I didn’t fall out 😂😂
WOW!!
Huuuuuuge!
GOP dicktraitors.
Good Podcast…listen for the interview with Ronald Klain…who spoke on the significance of the judges that the Senate is confirming at record pace
GOP Hatch, Gingrich advocated for the individual mandate and Romney implemented it statewide. Both PBO and Romney had a mandate.
McConnell-Trump = Unconstitutional. As for thousands of deaths caused by their games with health care….the numbers are climbing.
😍😍😍
This little guy has done NOTHING wrong. But you can bet he thinks he has. Like Kaepernick said it’s about making us feel bad.
Love to this foster Mom and all the others who truly care for our children.
That one’s so true! Ugh.
“…. but, hold off until after midterms …. ”
As if any sane person needs yet another reason to destroy the GOP in November …
Watching Rachel. Just asking for a friend 😎 If a call from CNBC to iQ45’s architecture firm makes that international firm go “poof”, including their portfolio, could We The People call iQ45 & make them all go likewise? Again, asking for my iQ45-PTSD friend. 😇
Let us all know when you know! 🙂
Worth a try!
Totally true …
An oldie but goodie ….
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2007/12/giuliani-corruptionsex-scandal-metastasizing/
Am sure Melania Trump is all smiles after Rudy tossed her under steamroller earlier today, as it launched a flurry of reminders of her ‘professional (cough cough) career’ …….
The trouble w/ the ACA is too many ordinary American lives have been saved = the KOCH-Death Party-trump see that as ‘unconstitutional’.
Looking forward to Trump and his mini-me’s facing charges of racialized hatred and Crimes Against Humanity.
That last part sounds good to me!
This is so exciting! This is giving me hope again! Thanks, Bob.
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Ahhh. Good times.
Here’s the full speech … and another look at the “looks of love” on everybody’s faces!
Not some, ALL. AND ALL THE GOP(Greedy Oligarch Putos),thank you very much… and for decades mind you. They don’t get a pass. It ain’t just the illegal admin squatting in the White House.
Yup ….
Yes, he’s an idiot …. but, he’s also a CRIMINAL that has NEVER been held accountable …. until ‘real soon,’ hopefully ….
You know, in the end all of us have “pre-existing conditions.” The only one I know about now, at age 74, is diabetes 2. I’m feeling fine right now: I take my meds, eat sensibly, and all the rest. But, at some point, I will die, just like everyone else. And, for most of us, it won’t come “gently” in the middle of the night – just a continuation of a good night’s sleep. There will be problems before whether or not they can be attributed to a “pre-existing condition.”
I’ve never understood this nonsense about “pre-existing conditions.” We all have them (it’s called being alive) and we all deserve decent medical care. Does this mean that the moment your doctor discovers a chronic medical problem, a person should no longer receive good and affordable medical care? I guess for Republicans that’s the way it is because Republicans never get sick, never weaken or die. But, at some point, even Republicans will wither and disappear.
What is needed in the US is universal health care, not heath care for those who are for the time being in “perfect health,” a most elusive state of being at best.
😍😍😍
For real …. big time …
Goodnight TOD ….
Goodnight, Bob, TODville – and all the ships at sea!
😍😍😍
Bob! 😘
I woke to the news that Anthony Bourdain is dead. Suicide. We have lost another icon. My thoughts go to his family and friends….my thoughts also went to his remarkable piece inVietnam with President Obama…
We have a problem. If you need to talk, there is help…
omg df,, that is terrible news. I am so sorry for him, his loved ones.
It really is… it really, really is
That’s a wonderful photo. You have the sense that each person in that meeting feels equal to every other person.
Another day and another tragedy. Woke up, clicked on Twitter and found out about Anthony Bourdain’s death from a apparent suicide. Mental illness is a scourge that is robbing us too much and way too much than we can afford. The last frontier is the human psyche and we need to put more time and treasure in to understanding it.
Such a shock. What a loss to the world!
Ugh!!! this is a shocker!!!
The last frontier is the human psyche and we need to put more time and treasure in to understanding it.
YES!
UGH, I feel sick. He was such a brilliant culinary genius and a man with strong opinions about life.
Indeed.
Wow!
Washington Capitals player won’t meet with Trump after Stanley Cup win https://t.co/Bf9dIgRDZ8 pic.twitter.com/WfdugPMLtZ
— The Hill (@thehill) June 8, 2018
thanks meta. Obamacare saved my young daughter’s life – preventive care caught cancer very early.
Oh, thank you for sharing that bridgeriverpass. There are so very very many stories like yours.
One of the things I loved about Bourdain is he shared the spotlight by acknowledging all the hard-working Mexican immigrants who make ALL of our restaurants the best functioning places to work.
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/06/08/energy-in-his-presence/
one day …