Warm greetings from DC in the middle of a 6 week road trip. Still reeling from going from the pinnacle of President Obama’s Presidency to the abyss of the current one.
Not this time. We are on our way to Finland, then Sweden to visit the old family farmstead for Midsummer, and Estonia. My Philly sister is in Rome now. We will be back, hopefully for the Democrat’s Inauguration in 2021 if not before!
In the wake of multiple heinous anti-choice bills, state legislators in Illinois, Nevada, Massachusetts, + many others are stepping up to protect reproductive freedom. https://t.co/g9cqVxe582
— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@TheDLCC) May 31, 2019
the DLCC has a podcast called Stated…check it out..
“Adam Schiff Just Cut Off Barrâs Efforts To Declassify Secrets.”
“Trump was wrong to believe that he gave Barr unlimited power to build a âdeep stateâ conspiracy that he can use to muddy the political waters in 2020. Adam Schiff is watching, and the chairman just cut Barrâs efforts to work in secret off at the knees.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2019/05/31/adam-schiff-barr-intel.html)
Chairman Schiff to Director NI Coates: âThis approach threatens national security by subverting longstanding rules and practices that obligate you and other heads of IC agencies to safeguard sources and methods and prevent the politicization of intelligence and law enforcement.”
Schiff’s letter: (https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000016b-0ef2-d193-a5fb-6ffbc4f60000)
Afternoon TOD. Hearing the interview with Michael K. “Omar” Williams and looking over at the little pirate to the right of this page gave me joy…..LOL !
Hey @BarackObama , you should go get another Obama cookie from Le Moulin de Provence while you are in Ottawa, they said they will donate 10,000 dollars to the Obama Foundation if you stop by!!! đ â¤
West Virginia official who made racist remark about First Lady Michelle Obama is sentenced to prison this week after pleading guilty to embezzling federal disaster funds. Her "fraudulent scheme took FEMA dollars away from those who needed it the most.â https://t.co/djQyAmZHBs
“The Boeing 777 passenger jet was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur with 298 people on board, including 80 children, when it was blown out of the air above territory held by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. Two-thirds of the passengers were from the Netherlands. It was a tragedy that affected many Dutch people in the way Americans had experienced 9/11.
Now exhaustive research by two Dutch journalists, Robert van der Noordaa and Coen van de Ven, published in the Dutch weekly De Groene Amsterdammer, shows precisely the way the Russian trolls worked to shift blame for the massacre and create a dense fog of conspiracy theories to obscure the facts.”
(https://www.thedailybeast.com/mh17-russia-deployed-its-trolls-to-cover-up-the-murder-of-298-people?ref=home)
-Remembering the field of devastation being on lock down for days, and what appeared to be random people combing through the belongings of the dead. Remember wondering why that particular plane? Remember thinking Visa cards and plastic identification cards are pretty resilient.
Reminder: While Flynn was getting half a million dollars that secretly came from the govt of Turkey to push Trump to be nicer to Turkey, he was getting Top Secret briefings.
But Bill Barr doesn't think that was worth investigating.
NEWS: Prosecutors rebut ROGER STONE claim that Russia wasnât behind the DNC hacks â and reveal they had probable cause to search him for a whole bunch of crimes he wasnât charged with (conspiracy, wire fraud and more). The details: https://t.co/S7NZlrd07S
Mexico is our biggest trading partner. Letâs see how Republicans in this state deal with this . It will not be good for so many people!
Several key 2020 states would take a particularly sharp blow from Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico.
Arizona gets about 40% of its imports from Mexico, the highest of any state. And 38% of Michigan's imported products and 35% of Texas's come from Mexico. https://t.co/y33s1mGbso
Either Trump is lying to Dowd or Dowd is lying to America. Dowd knows that the conflict between Trump and Flynn relates to Bribery, which was outside the scope of Mueller's investigationâcertainly Dowd thought soâand also with respect to counterintelligence issues and Perjury. https://t.co/K7Ydiy5EXM
"Hopefully people will start noticing us for our art and not our water." Artists invited from around the world to paint murals in Flint, Michigan. https://t.co/v2LWVbHUfa
"Well, we will be talking, we will be talking. I can say we have among the cleanest climate in the world right now. Our air and water are doing very well" — Trump on what he plans to discuss with Prince Charles https://t.co/N2db4Y2yIW
Tomorrow is the start of Pride Month. This tweet by @realdonaldtrump is cynical propaganda. Since day one, this White House has viciously attacked the rights and livelihoods of LGBTQ people, and I am now going to lay out all the ways they've done that. (thread) pic.twitter.com/H9DpoaaLbK
— Charlotte Clymerđłď¸âđ (@cmclymer) May 31, 2019
Trump and Pence (corporate Christian Right) have waged war against LGBTQ since elected, despite pre-election promises and emblazoning “LGBT” on trump tee-shirts. They have no business acting as if they’ve done otherwise. Want to deny all services including healthcare, have favored the passing of bathroom laws, and kicked transgender people out of the military. Trump and Pence want to make It effectively illegal to be trans or gay and they encourage bullying and violence especially against children.
Yes… all of this and then some. This list she has made with a list of LGBTQ examples of discrimination is shocking and sad. They care nothing about these people and itâs offensive to pretend otherwise.
11 KILLED AND MCCONNELL WONâT BRING #HR8 UP FOR A VOTE.
Tell me again how the @GOP is âpro-lifeâ when they wonât vote for a billâ that already passed the houseâthat would make the country safer from gun violence. #NoRA
âDonât worry about what you want to be, worry about what you want to do!â A great advice from president Obama to youth who are interested in getting into politics! #ObamainOttawa#canada2020pic.twitter.com/lovZakvnFz
Former president Barack Obama, in Ottawa, talking about big social media companies: âI think the amount of power they now have as a common carrier of ideas means there has to be some sort of collective conversation about how that works.â pic.twitter.com/GZnIoFThPj
Sometimes you need to look people in the eye and they will surprise you and it is in the surprises that we find humanity that is far messier and complicated than we sometimes try to portray. â @BarackObama#ObamaInOttawa@Canada2020pic.twitter.com/xVNI5Smogn
Phenomenal irony that the Leader of the @GOP, the purported Party of #LawAndOrder, #NationalSecurity, & fiscal responsibility has, in less than 3 yrs, exceeded #Putin's wildest hopes of destroying America's #RuleOfLaw & #Economy.
trump will be able to celebrate the DOW passing 25000 for the 3rd time when it goes up again.
NEVER has their been a president who has caused such volatility in the markets. Chaos is what he loves.
Justice Department fails to comply with court order to release transcripts of Michael Flynnâs conversations with Russian ambassador https://t.co/iHgP6aBeGY
Watching pundits and anchors blame everything but easy access to guns for Virginia Beach. Americans arenât more evil or more angry or more mentally ill than peer nations, yet we have a 25 times higher rate of gun homicide because we provide easy access to guns.
Am nearly exhausted! What will it take to actually do what should have been done decades ago? The obsequious members of Congress to gun manufacturers own this & it’s past time all are held accountable. It’s past time. “Paint” them w/ blood of those who’re victims of their greed & callousness. Get to the polls & get rid of them, stop this 2nd amendment fairy dust they shower themselves to enable the sellers of murder, as they pocket your hard earned dollars. Just do it America. With đ
When the war on terror began, we were supposed to be "fighting them over there so we don't have to fight them over here." It turns out the "them" is us, and we're already here, fully armed. #VirginiaBeach#GunControlNow
This is a compact list of where the fuck we’re at. Don’t read it, if you want to sleep tonight (even though we know all this already).
Heed the signs and don't underestimate the threat to our republic from within:
-Trump obstructed justice -A McConnell-packed SCOTUS says precedent can be changed more easily than previously thought -AG Barr is an open partisan and slow-motion Saturday Night Massacre beneficiary
Not drama. 100% real. The real rapist is Matias Reyes. I shot the prison yard scene just as Korey told it to me. And the words Matias says to Nancy Ryan are almost word for word from his real confession. Wild, I know. #WhenTheySeeUshttps://t.co/ClZP38bSgp
"Why All The Arguments Against Impeachment Are BS" – my latest short video essay for @theintercept rebuts and debunks all of the Pelosi/Democratic arguments against impeaching Donald Trump. Watch:pic.twitter.com/u5Wh06U5Jl
Not agreeing or disagreeing… just food for thought
In the wake of each tragic shooting, we discuss regulating guns and end up in the same 2nd Amendment debate. As I wrote in this law journal piece, you can also address this another way â tax them https://t.co/dSBpA2Yg8n
The NRA wants to stand back and pretend they and their lobbyists and enablers in Congress had nothing to do with this. Just like they always do after another massacre.
(1,2) Dana, you miserable, evil human being. The NRA has everything to do with this as they did with my daughters murder. You pushed for climate of sales over safety, unchecked good guys with guns, no limits on ownership, increased use of supressors, high capacity mags, etc. https://t.co/SnOSK85nLk
No tweet from the un-stable moron in the White House about the 12 people murder in Virginia last night. I guess he is trying to fine out if the killer was white, black or Muslim.
Protesters vow to paralyze London during Trump's visit. 20,000 police officers will be deployed across the country at a cost of ÂŁ18 million https://t.co/NDp3HaWzBw
Trump & Barr have been controlling the false narrative of âexonerationâ. Once the public is made aware of the mountain of criminality clearly laid out in the Mueller report, the calls for Impeachment will hit critical mass. https://t.co/6Wc4b8Djkl
I believe the Second Amendment does not confer to anyone who is not a member of a well-regulated militia a right to bear arms. I believe that the richest Americans should be taxed at Eisenhower Administration level rates.
On May 31, 2011, the Dow was up 66% since the inauguration of the Socialist Community Organizer. On May 31, 2019 the Dow is up 25% since the inauguration of the Genius Dealmaking Businessman.
What Trump signed was the VA MISSION Act, which modifies the Choice program. Its full name is the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018.
If you want to know how central the USA is to Putin (and other Russians) to steal hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars from Russians you need read only one book ….
With 13 Democratic rivals set to appear at the California Democratic convention, it's clear that Kamala Harris' rivals are not ceding the state to her. https://t.co/zgzuCdUiOW
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I'm sorry but this scene is political clichĂŠ! A prepared, thoughtful Black woman who has earned her position on the dais has to fight off an attempt from an uncouth, likely unwashed bro who thinks what he has to say is more important.
The Obama Diary 
Warm greetings from DC in the middle of a 6 week road trip. Still reeling from going from the pinnacle of President Obama’s Presidency to the abyss of the current one.
đđ˝ââď¸Waving at Judith…as she passes by PA…..
Hey are you cohoping thru Philadelphia? I’m on flt to Houstonfir the weekend, then on to Newport for a week. Back home Jun 9th. Would love to see you.
Not this time. We are on our way to Finland, then Sweden to visit the old family farmstead for Midsummer, and Estonia. My Philly sister is in Rome now. We will be back, hopefully for the Democrat’s Inauguration in 2021 if not before!
the DLCC has a podcast called Stated…check it out..
“Adam Schiff Just Cut Off Barrâs Efforts To Declassify Secrets.”
“Trump was wrong to believe that he gave Barr unlimited power to build a âdeep stateâ conspiracy that he can use to muddy the political waters in 2020. Adam Schiff is watching, and the chairman just cut Barrâs efforts to work in secret off at the knees.”
(https://www.politicususa.com/2019/05/31/adam-schiff-barr-intel.html)
Chairman Schiff to Director NI Coates: âThis approach threatens national security by subverting longstanding rules and practices that obligate you and other heads of IC agencies to safeguard sources and methods and prevent the politicization of intelligence and law enforcement.”
Schiff’s letter: (https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000016b-0ef2-d193-a5fb-6ffbc4f60000)
Afternoon TOD. Hearing the interview with Michael K. “Omar” Williams and looking over at the little pirate to the right of this page gave me joy…..LOL !
I hope he went for that cookie!
Karmaâs a bitch
Keep on bitching, Karma! đ
Hahahahahahah………
“The Boeing 777 passenger jet was en route from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur with 298 people on board, including 80 children, when it was blown out of the air above territory held by Russian-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. Two-thirds of the passengers were from the Netherlands. It was a tragedy that affected many Dutch people in the way Americans had experienced 9/11.
Now exhaustive research by two Dutch journalists, Robert van der Noordaa and Coen van de Ven, published in the Dutch weekly De Groene Amsterdammer, shows precisely the way the Russian trolls worked to shift blame for the massacre and create a dense fog of conspiracy theories to obscure the facts.”
(https://www.thedailybeast.com/mh17-russia-deployed-its-trolls-to-cover-up-the-murder-of-298-people?ref=home)
-Remembering the field of devastation being on lock down for days, and what appeared to be random people combing through the belongings of the dead. Remember wondering why that particular plane? Remember thinking Visa cards and plastic identification cards are pretty resilient.
Thread. I donât know. Seeeeems collusiony
Slimy guy
Mexico is our biggest trading partner. Letâs see how Republicans in this state deal with this . It will not be good for so many people!
A lawyer that stammers like this can only mean bad things
Another day. Another mass shooting in America.
These murals are unbelievable – in Flint and so many other places. If only street artists would be paid what they’re worth …
I do like that “STEM” has now been adjusted to “STEAM,” to include Art. My soon-to-be 18-y/o grandson is a fantastic artist.
I made my comment read as though he’s “soon to be” my grandson, Ha, when I meant soon-to-be-18. đ
Pretty sure this is against the law
An ignorant buffoon . #notmypresident
A sudden, massive, fatal heart attack or stroke would be the best thing for The World and everyone in it. YES I SAID IT.
I pray for it everyday
My husband wants to frame this for me:)
Does he not pay attention to his policies?
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Trump and Pence (corporate Christian Right) have waged war against LGBTQ since elected, despite pre-election promises and emblazoning “LGBT” on trump tee-shirts. They have no business acting as if they’ve done otherwise. Want to deny all services including healthcare, have favored the passing of bathroom laws, and kicked transgender people out of the military. Trump and Pence want to make It effectively illegal to be trans or gay and they encourage bullying and violence especially against children.
Yes… all of this and then some. This list she has made with a list of LGBTQ examples of discrimination is shocking and sad. They care nothing about these people and itâs offensive to pretend otherwise.
Iâve seen it up to 12 people. They donât care
This was also Osama bin Laden’s dream – to wreck the American economy. #Trump has made it come true, no wonder the Saudis love him so…
trump will be able to celebrate the DOW passing 25000 for the 3rd time when it goes up again.
NEVER has their been a president who has caused such volatility in the markets. Chaos is what he loves.
So Now Trump defies the court!!!!!!!!!
Now what?
don’t know
Am nearly exhausted! What will it take to actually do what should have been done decades ago? The obsequious members of Congress to gun manufacturers own this & it’s past time all are held accountable. It’s past time. “Paint” them w/ blood of those who’re victims of their greed & callousness. Get to the polls & get rid of them, stop this 2nd amendment fairy dust they shower themselves to enable the sellers of murder, as they pocket your hard earned dollars. Just do it America. With đ
SOON – Elizabeth Warren holds campaign rally in Oakland, California – https://abcnews.go.com/Live
Lol
Hysterical. Wouldn’t be surprised if she wore it, either.
Me either
This is a compact list of where the fuck we’re at. Don’t read it, if you want to sleep tonight (even though we know all this already).
Here’s the thread reader:
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1134616070789226496.html
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In case any of you missed this very important video …
Goodnight TOD …
Morning everyone
FFS… what a load of BS this guy spews! Iâm just gonna put this here. Another fraud heard from
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Not agreeing or disagreeing… just food for thought
Snowflake
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7090009/Barack-Obama-says-gun-laws-dont-make-sense.html?ito=social-twitter_dailymailus
WATCH PRESIDENT OBAMA SPEAK ON VTEX Day 2019…
VTEX DAY is the largest digital innovation event in Latin America. Big national and international names and more than 150 exhibitors …
The NRA wants to stand back and pretend they and their lobbyists and enablers in Congress had nothing to do with this. Just like they always do after another massacre.
No tweet from the un-stable moron in the White House about the 12 people murder in Virginia last night. I guess he is trying to fine out if the killer was white, black or Muslim.
Remember this
What happened to personhood at the moment of conception, only when it is convenient?
It would seem so. Iâm shocked
I do believe he’s correct.
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David Rothkopf………I agree 100%.
He must’ve read my mind. Literally, these are my thoughts. Exactly.
He was reading my mind extremely well! đđ
Good morning!
Be still, my heart!
Happiness:)
Not a big Maggie fan, and not gonna listen to the audio mentioned, but hopefully she nailed it.
Wonder if the idiot knows this
I love how Daniel Dale fact checks this liar. He is always on the case, unlike some of the other reporters.
If you want to know how central the USA is to Putin (and other Russians) to steal hundreds of BILLIONS of dollars from Russians you need read only one book ….
You’ll also learn why it was essential for Putin, beginning more than twenty years ago, to devise ways to corrupt the GOP to the extent he has.
LIVE: Calif. Democratic Party’s 1st statewide convention of 2020 campaign underway – https://abcnews.go.com/Live
Like the mining at the Grand Canyon…I see a terrible pattern here.
https://progressive.org/dispatches/americas-most-popular-wilderness-landwehr-190530/#.XPK5csuQd68.twitter
Yes
NOW: Democratic candidates to appear at MoveOn forum in San Francisco – https://abcnews.go.com/Live
But they got their tax cuts and judges, so theyâre good!!
New post.
https://theobamadiary.com/2019/06/01/a-sesame50-tribute/