You have to appreciate the Dems sweeping out the Repubs in Orange County California. Orange County is like Palm Beach Florida, the place drips in money and wealth, generational wealth at that. So for the Dems to not only win, but utterly destroy the Republican Party in Orange County is a thing of beauty.
Good morning , Don! Congratulations on First! How right you are. A monumental shift. A great awakening and rising in a place where it was an uphill battle in every way. Beautiful thought on. Sunday morning. NerdyWonka: Deep gratitude flowing for this glorious post and all the others, plus your astute powerhouse incisive tweets, keeping
us informed engaged aware and also uplifted and reminded. Means more now than ever before.
Congratulations, Don. Yes, that victory in Reagan country was sweet revenge. More Californians are probably angry with the dotard after his visit to the horrendous fire area. His willful ignorance is killing people.
President Barack Obama talking about how he fell in love with First Lady Michelle Obama during that life changing summer in Chicago is pure awesomeness. #IAmBecominghttps://t.co/FX5AMIAOYv
Good Morning all.
Thank you, NW.
❤ TODville Community.
Saw this & say….wow….This Guy knows how to play & then put himself together. I love his get-up this AM. ☺
WOW! I was thinking just that same thing, but a friend of mine was like, President Obama’s presence would probably overshadow whatever administration he decided to work in. He would also have to deal with the petty jealousies that would inevitably crop up. There are only a select few people with a strong enough ego that would be able to handle his presence, Hilary could, and maybe a few other people.
Instead have Barack and Michelle be our roving ambassadors. That way they could go anywhere at anytime and be involved in anything without the trappings of too much government.
A feature, not a bug for Republicans in charge. They can not change the demographics, so they make things much more difficult. VRA, anyone?
The Brennan Center has found that both reduced numbers of voting machines and increased voter purges disproportionately affect minority voters. https://t.co/0v9tQUAHf8
The people of Florida spoke. It should be implemented immediately. I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a qualifier in the Prop question!
Will FL GOP try to slow walk amendment opening voter rolls to 1.4 mil felons? State quietly posted notice this week suggesting need for “implementing legislation.” Civil rights advocates say should be automatic and see you in court. https://t.co/mZyfeUaoN3
I mean if you’re the Governor of Florida and Georgia where can you go within your own state where you won’t be viewed as a cheater and a racist? You can’t really enjoy your Governorship knowing that the tide has changed and it is only a matter of time before you are swept out of office.
Good. They are tainted and should feel that every day they are in office. They couldn’t win w/o cheating. They couldn’t win on their own. I think this is despicable and I hope this fact haunts them both for all their stolen days in office.
I have the same thoughts about murderous cops (and that zero Zimmerman) who are let off by bad juries or prosecutors who refuse to hold them to account. They’re “free” to go about as they please, but their notoriety precedes them.
What our President said about his wife!!! What pride, love and respect . My favorite line,.”If she was the mother of my children I knew my children would turn out extraordinary.” Melted my heart. He was right and he hit the jackpot when he walked into her office.
I just got total chills reading Pete’s post. First, what a man he is, and he shows it every day. Second, that pic of President Obama. Third, the story – all the wonderful people he must meet, just for doing his job, continuing to love and respect his (obviously) favorite president … and all the people he meets who do their jobs in such a kind manner, etc., etc.
About 60 million people turned out to vote for Democrats for the House this year. That is a **crazy** number. (Republicans got 45m votes in the 2010 wave.)
And this was sort of missed. Why so many stories about Trump voters in truck stops and not so many about "the resistance"?
There's not any precedent for an opposition party coming this close to matching the president's vote total from 2 years earlier. The closest to an exception was when Democratic House candidates in 1970 got 92% of Nixon's vote total from 1968. pic.twitter.com/NOTLQnYI9z
Thank you NW for your beautiful work and bringing us the fab Valerie Jarrett interview.
Our beloved 1st Couple go on entrancing and dancing with us. Don’t you think recognition at first sight can be very strong. I had notably three: First was a man from Dominica (fiancé) who was my outrageous twin ‘me’ except a different color; the other was a shy Canadian math guy; and finally a great Indian spiritual Master (woman). /Millions probably saw the Future at first sight of PBO – i broke down right away! forever blessed.
While Roger Stone was suspected of engineering the circumstances of Al Franken's eventual resignation, Seth Moulton was there calling for his resignation. https://t.co/0EPIrtyN7M
I just ran into @NancyPelosi while looking like this, totally exhausted, deplaning at SFO for my layover. Sometimes you just have to laugh and trust the process — I respect the women who paved the way for me more every day. (Leader Pelosi looked flawless, by the way.) pic.twitter.com/tHPm4Hdquq
A) A reminder that #FiveWhiteGuys, all Democrats, are trying to take down Nancy Pelosi for no other reason than to feed their massive egos. Let's take a look at the five scumbags…
I highly recommend that during an actual constitutional crisis with the largest ever treason, espionage + criminal investigation that dems stick together. Coalesce behind person who helped enable this victory. @NancyPelosi is that person. Also not a kremlin shill like Bernie. https://t.co/F7fPP6KBSc
Have you noticed? The Members who say they won’t vote for Nancy Pelosi for speaker give no reasons why based on her service and leadership. That’s because there are none.
I'm brooking no lip from anyone talking shit about Nancy Pelosi. She's an assassin in Chanel. She could put an end to all the BS if she wanted. She's letting it play out so she can gauge how much loyalty is out there. pic.twitter.com/ujJw1j0om7
Michelle Obama reveals the critical difference between her husband and the current president — Barack Obama put America first; Donald Trump puts himself first, writes @DeanObeidallah. https://t.co/n3YXoSpYrt
“…this is no time for on-the-job training”:
“What the nation will need when the 116th Congress is seated in January is a speaker who is an experienced leader who not only knows where the levers of power are, but who also knows how to use them and, most importantly, isn’t afraid to use them — whether it is against the president or a raucous caucus hellbent on taking premature action against him. That person is Pelosi. She’s done the job. She must do the job again.” (Jonathan Capehart, wapo)
Waste, fraud and abuse: Don Jr. cost taxpayers nearly $100,000 for a trip to India to sell Trump properties.
If the Trumps are such great business people, can’t they pay for their own marketing junkets? Do taxpayers really need to bear such costs? https://t.co/TnzVtHIBou
“Adam Schitt”? From the gross fake president?
Somebody CANCEL Trump’s twitter account please. He’s had his fun run and now it’s time to end his bulletins from his toilet seat.
Mueller’s confirmation didn’t require Senate confirmation. Also his career history is well-known while Whitaker’s corrupt “masculine toilet” and 26 million fine for ripping people off. Trump mini-me should’ve been confirmed. On your bike Trumpletown!
Not to distract from:
Kashoggi. Followed 11 shot to death in their synagogue. Followed by home-made bombs sent to Democratic Leaders.
Trump you are on notice.
Long before MBS, the Saudi regime aided the 9/11 terrorists, kidnapped & murdered dissidents, helped create the Taliban, helped fund & mobilize Al Qaeda, spread Wahhabism, extremism and terrorism in the Muslim world and beyond, and provided the seed money for ISIS.
Wow this tweet has managed to infuriate everybody equally. Black Twitter, Sports Twitter, Anime Twitter, even a few Beths and Karens have DMd me their macaroni recipes 🤗🤗 bringing people together!
I’m not a fan of Jake Tapper.
I’m posting the tweet for what was in it….by a respected Gen.
Admiral McRaven tells me: “I did not back Hillary Clinton or anyone else. I am a fan of President Obama and President George W. Bush, both of whom I worked for. I admire all Presidents, regardless of their political party, who uphold the dignity of the office…” 1/ https://t.co/gMjkkpLaJF
Our media doesn’t work. As long as this is a profit game it’s going to be a soap opera that never addresses public need. Trump is right when he says the media needs him. He’s right because this isn’t a system tuned to betterment but entertainment. 8/
“Lastly, despite what they say publicly, the Republicans’ nightmare is a Speaker Pelosi running circles around President Trump and the fringe Republicans who remain in the House. Don’t blow it.” – @DonnaFEdwards far more eloquent then I am. https://t.co/UBclj2ujLK
I’m giving $1.8 billion to @JohnsHopkins for financial aid so admissions can be permanently need blind. I want to open the same door of opportunity that I had for generations of talented students, regardless of financial circumstances. https://t.co/zgyD7jDGfI
Michelle Obama’s gr-gr-grandfather Dolphus Shields, was a co-founder of First Ebenezer Baptist, Birmingham AL, A Civil Rights Church. pic.twitter.com/MmNjl8i2SH
“I feel like for every Native American child who has never ever seen themselves represented in this body of our government, it means a tremendous amount to them,” Democratic Rep.-elect Deb Haaland says about being one of the first two Native American women in Congress. (via CNN) pic.twitter.com/p5ewaXWhlN
The least noble American, Cadet Bonespurs @realDonaldTrump , has resumed his unconscionable attack on one of our most noble – Admiral McRaven – who continues to serve America with dignity and his keen sense of history. Midterms served as a referendum for this appalling POTUS.
Never thought I would be here. This is for you, Jordan. And for every single family impacted by gun violence in this country – let’s get to work. #GA06pic.twitter.com/2lwgmrL0vI
To summarize, Trump has attacked the President who ordered the bin Laden operation, taken away the security clearance of the WH official (Brennan) who helped orchestrate it, and now disparaged the commander and troops who got the job done.
How you doing on Zawahiri, Mr President? Abu Bakr al Baghdadi? BillMcRaven is a naval officer and an American hero. Like the ones that gave all at Belleau Woods. You remember them, right? https://t.co/FrE7wjPEg3
Trump is clearly anti America: In everything he does and says. 'Disgusting': Retired general calls Trump 'a failure' after president slams Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden https://t.co/FAJaQJuUW7
Nelson was particularly Weekend at Bernie’s about this but the entire FL Dem Party has a baffling problem with the Hispanic vote. https://t.co/BYyZXl7o9q
When someone shares their story, we see the world through their eyes. I’m looking forward to hearing a few from leaders around the world and sharing my own at the @ObamaFoundation Summit in Chicago. Tune in at https://t.co/GYkEOK8EuT. pic.twitter.com/sOllDsDA1Z
When someone shares their story, we see the world through their eyes. I’m looking forward to hearing a few from leaders around the world and sharing my own at the @ObamaFoundation Summit in Chicago. Tune in at https://t.co/GYkEOK8EuT. pic.twitter.com/sOllDsDA1Z
When the rest of us were sent to fight George Bush's war(s plural goddammit), Donald Trump stayed home, lied about 911, and paid to fuck porn stars fantasizing it was his own daughter.
Trump isn't qualified to hold McRaven's hat while the admiral took a piss. https://t.co/RWlb6q90cH
Bobfr…it always surprises me that Trump and the repugs get the support of the military. Do you think this could make even a dent in his base? The veteran that gave Trump his purple heart…remember that? Trump acts so tough but inside he nothing but air…hot air.
The least noble American, Cadet Bonespurs @realDonaldTrump , has resumed his unconscionable attack on one of our most noble – Admiral McRaven – who continues to serve America with dignity and his keen sense of history. Midterms served as a referendum for this appalling POTUS.
Retired ADM Bill McRaven doesn’t need anyone to defend him. He’s lived a life of service to country and faced only the toughest challenges. The President’s words are an attempt to further divide the country and politicize the military. We shouldn’t allow it to work.
OBAMA COMING TO HOUSTON: The president will appear at an invitation-only gala for the 25th anniversary of Rice University's Baker Institute. https://t.co/gkdSptQ9SU
This 👇is the key point: there are KEY tools available today, that weren't available in 2014. The scope of this outbreak is the result of a lack of a response force in conflict-zones — the world needs to get one, b/c this is not the last time we will see this sort of thing. https://t.co/RfuE953bd7
In August 2014, an #Ohio judge punched his then-wife 20 times & slammed her head against the dashboard of his car 5 times, breaking her orbital bone.The couple’s children were in the back of the car.He served 9mths. He is accused of killing her on Saturday https://t.co/as40mJbyFK
Jose Guzman shares how the Becoming a Man (BAM) program here in Chicago has helped shape his outlook: “If you’re going into a gang…there is only two ways to it: death or jail. I don’t want that for my life…Move forward. Don’t let anything hold you back.” #WeAreMBKpic.twitter.com/p9CiKUVSJJ
Why, after enduring two years of media outlets profiling ‘Trump country’ voters at diners and gas stations, haven’t we seen similar profiles of voters who resoundingly rejected Republicans and Trumpism?
The Obama Diary 
You have to appreciate the Dems sweeping out the Repubs in Orange County California. Orange County is like Palm Beach Florida, the place drips in money and wealth, generational wealth at that. So for the Dems to not only win, but utterly destroy the Republican Party in Orange County is a thing of beauty.
Good Morning TOD…..
Good morning , Don! Congratulations on First! How right you are. A monumental shift. A great awakening and rising in a place where it was an uphill battle in every way. Beautiful thought on. Sunday morning. NerdyWonka: Deep gratitude flowing for this glorious post and all the others, plus your astute powerhouse incisive tweets, keeping
us informed engaged aware and also uplifted and reminded. Means more now than ever before.
Congratulations, Don. Yes, that victory in Reagan country was sweet revenge. More Californians are probably angry with the dotard after his visit to the horrendous fire area. His willful ignorance is killing people.
Wow. My President and First Lady. 🙂
Forever POTUS44 and FLOTUS44
Good Morning all.
Thank you, NW.
❤ TODville Community.
Saw this & say….wow….This Guy knows how to play & then put himself together. I love his get-up this AM. ☺
Wouldn’t President Obama make a wonderful Secretary of State for the next Democratic president?
WOW! I was thinking just that same thing, but a friend of mine was like, President Obama’s presence would probably overshadow whatever administration he decided to work in. He would also have to deal with the petty jealousies that would inevitably crop up. There are only a select few people with a strong enough ego that would be able to handle his presence, Hilary could, and maybe a few other people.
I’ve had this in my head for a long time, Don. No one could do a better job of repairing our international reputation.
You are correct, he could repair our reputation around the world.
Just imagine what support that would be for the next chief executive.
EXACTLY! I love your idea:) Absolutely LOVE IT!
Thank you, desertflower.
😘
Instead have Barack and Michelle be our roving ambassadors. That way they could go anywhere at anytime and be involved in anything without the trappings of too much government.
Also a good idea, mtmarilyn.
A feature, not a bug for Republicans in charge. They can not change the demographics, so they make things much more difficult. VRA, anyone?
The people of Florida spoke. It should be implemented immediately. I’m pretty sure there wasn’t a qualifier in the Prop question!
I mean if you’re the Governor of Florida and Georgia where can you go within your own state where you won’t be viewed as a cheater and a racist? You can’t really enjoy your Governorship knowing that the tide has changed and it is only a matter of time before you are swept out of office.
Good. They are tainted and should feel that every day they are in office. They couldn’t win w/o cheating. They couldn’t win on their own. I think this is despicable and I hope this fact haunts them both for all their stolen days in office.
I agree, Don.
Yes, they “won”, but did they really?
I have the same thoughts about murderous cops (and that zero Zimmerman) who are let off by bad juries or prosecutors who refuse to hold them to account. They’re “free” to go about as they please, but their notoriety precedes them.
What our President said about his wife!!! What pride, love and respect . My favorite line,.”If she was the mother of my children I knew my children would turn out extraordinary.” Melted my heart. He was right and he hit the jackpot when he walked into her office.
Melted my heart too:) Right there on the couch. Remarkable human beings. They fill my heart and make me happy
Amazing.
Warms my heart:) I wish I would have known that he was here…would have loved to have seen him.
I just got total chills reading Pete’s post. First, what a man he is, and he shows it every day. Second, that pic of President Obama. Third, the story – all the wonderful people he must meet, just for doing his job, continuing to love and respect his (obviously) favorite president … and all the people he meets who do their jobs in such a kind manner, etc., etc.
Chills, I tell ya! #HOPE
Gee, anybody else old enough to remember Rev. Jeremiah Wright? Hypocrites X a million.
Thank you NW for your beautiful work and bringing us the fab Valerie Jarrett interview.
Our beloved 1st Couple go on entrancing and dancing with us. Don’t you think recognition at first sight can be very strong. I had notably three: First was a man from Dominica (fiancé) who was my outrageous twin ‘me’ except a different color; the other was a shy Canadian math guy; and finally a great Indian spiritual Master (woman). /Millions probably saw the Future at first sight of PBO – i broke down right away! forever blessed.
p.s.
..and now everyone I meet…is an old friend…beauty and awe…
Nerdy thank you so much for this thread.
Hope every one has a great day.
Now, I have to go watch and listen to the above videos.
This dude Moulton needs to go ……
He lies about everything. Somebody really needs to run a little test on his brain someday. The wires are WAY off.
Don’t miss this thread ….
Ms Griffin takes no prisoners ……
Likely accurate perspective ….
And, there’s this …….
“…this is no time for on-the-job training”:
“What the nation will need when the 116th Congress is seated in January is a speaker who is an experienced leader who not only knows where the levers of power are, but who also knows how to use them and, most importantly, isn’t afraid to use them — whether it is against the president or a raucous caucus hellbent on taking premature action against him. That person is Pelosi. She’s done the job. She must do the job again.” (Jonathan Capehart, wapo)
The fraud president is worse than any kindergartener I teach
“Adam Schitt”? From the gross fake president?
Somebody CANCEL Trump’s twitter account please. He’s had his fun run and now it’s time to end his bulletins from his toilet seat.
Mueller’s confirmation didn’t require Senate confirmation. Also his career history is well-known while Whitaker’s corrupt “masculine toilet” and 26 million fine for ripping people off. Trump mini-me should’ve been confirmed. On your bike Trumpletown!
Not to distract from:
Kashoggi. Followed 11 shot to death in their synagogue. Followed by home-made bombs sent to Democratic Leaders.
Trump you are on notice.
Rick Scott won senate race by 10,000 votes
1.7 million people, including 500,000 African Americans, were disenfranchised in FL in 2018
He only restored voting rights to 3,000 – 2x as many whites as blacks
This is how Scott won https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/10/inside-the-unlikely-movement-that-could-restore-voting-rights-to-1-4-million-floridians/ …
😀 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
Both make me want to vomit. Surely the original poster did this as a joke to stir folks up.
‘Both if you need to be in prison ‘ 😂😂😂
Let moms keep making the mac & cheese and y’all continue to watch and learn!
I’m not a fan of Jake Tapper.
I’m posting the tweet for what was in it….by a respected Gen.
Should be good
Important thread
One choice
Love the article. Totally on point! I dread to think where we would be without her. Thanks df for another great article. Keep them coming!
thanks, sweetness:)
Obama Summit about to start soon.
https://www.obama.org
I think he meant to say “Midterms served as a referendum for this appalling POS.”
No, Carla, I think he meant POTUS, Piece of Totally Unbelievable Sh**. 🙂
It has come to this:
The General, in subsequent tweet, corrected the typo – it’s Wood not Woods, btw ….
LOVED PBO’s beautiful opening remarks. He’s always open, hopeful and inspiring.
This are the opening remarks:
Something to note.
Do President Obama suppose to speak at the Obama Summit?
Bobfr…it always surprises me that Trump and the repugs get the support of the military. Do you think this could make even a dent in his base? The veteran that gave Trump his purple heart…remember that? Trump acts so tough but inside he nothing but air…hot air.
Well done, Bob.
The 44th president of the United States will take part in the 25th anniversary gala of Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy Nov. 27.
ShaZammmmmmmmmmm
Stunningly gorgeous.
Michelle is looking darn sexy in that picture.
Because nothing says CHRISTMAS like a weapon for killing!
https://www.azfamily.com/news/company-gifts-all-employees-with-handguns-for-christmas/article_bc9d791c-eb85-11e8-b165-f38dcb73dccf.html
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2018/11/18/sharing-stories/
Hmmmm Folks still don’t know why!