“Going low is selfish. It is not long term. It is road rage. Going high is about the long term. It is not about ignoring the hurt. It is to think broad and about making change.” – @MichelleObama on the importance of going high when others go low. #MichelleObama#Ottawapic.twitter.com/ZxhjAMyb2e
“It is so hard to find good people like Barack Obama. I knew how special he was. You couple his intellect with the ability to organize and work with diverse groups of people. And he is charismatic and inspires hope. That’s a rare combination.” – @MichelleObama on @BarackObamapic.twitter.com/lXzjf5o9Ec
My heart breaks for the Kurds. Especially for the women who have the courage to fight, to believe in something worth defending, for the ones putting their lives on the line.
By not, months ago, #ImpeachingTrump you @HouseDemocrats, not just the @GOP, share in #Trump's wretched legacy of enabling genocide (Syria & Yemen), destroying our #NationalSecurity, terrorizing children just because their skin isn't white, & committing numerous other crimes.
The news from Syria is devastating, though totally predictable. Moreover, Turkish artillery is bracketing our troops, not just slaughtering our Kurdish (former) closest of friends.
Bobfr yes the evidence is horribly clear. No one should enable Trumpsky’s current or future criminal projects. Or help him dodge the bribery and extortion haunting from past deals and crimes. And surely that includes our military honchos who must have some insight. Like – you don’t have to be Sherlock.
In 1968, he was 9 when the Viet Cong killed his mom, dad, 5 brothers, and a sister, & shot him 3 times. Now: "This is our #America. A country built on service, kindness and generosity, opportunity—the freedom to hope and dream." H/T @davidshepardsonhttps://t.co/MCPqXSndLO
1. Neighbor calls non-emergency # to report her front door is open. 2. Police come, search perimeter of her house. 3. Cop sees her through window, shouts, & fires, all in less than 4 seconds. 4. She is killed in her own bedroom. https://t.co/ZflByziDWC
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A black person minding their business in their own home is shot and killed by a white cop in Texas. The cop took 2 seconds to decide this unarmed woman was a threat. #SayHerName#AtatianaJefferson
#SayHerName#AtatianaJefferson Imagine being in YOUR HOME playing video games with your nephew and hearing someone in your backyard. You go to check it out only to be shot through a window BY THE POLICE…the very people that are supposed to protect you. Killed in HER OWN HOME! pic.twitter.com/6Bc0dTKIXL
“She was a premed graduate of Xavier University. She was very close to her family. She was the auntie that stayed up on Friday night playing video games with her 8 year old nephew. She worked in pharmaceutical equipment sales.” #SayHerName Atatiana Jefferson. pic.twitter.com/PR0isSINuv
A comment from this: I think…we should choose presidents by handing a baby to each candidate and see how each comforts that baby. Comrade Minus would fail so bad…
If I have this straight, the son of a presidential candidate is resigning from the board of a foreign company while the actual president continues to have multiple foreign business ventures & his children actively do business overseas. Game on. https://t.co/w3Fm3QJ8s1
An SDF commander has confirmed to me that the Ain Issa camp has fallen and all the detainees (a population of thousands that includes ISIS supporters, ISIS relatives and civilians) have fled. “An unbelievable mess,” the commander said. Latest message: pic.twitter.com/yDehTSKkux
He just spat on every gold star family whose son or daughter, mother, brother , husband died or was maimed for life fighting ISIS or Al Qaida or the Taliban (or pretending to). And I will curse the name any soldier who votes for Trump now.
Brigid Kosgei was flying way ahead of the rest of the women — and many of the elite men — when we saw her at 8 miles, and now she’s officially a WORLD RECORD holder 🔥 #chicagomarathonpic.twitter.com/tWUJDVIB3O
The youngest @WTA finalist in 15 years, @CocoGauff takes it one step further to win the title at just 15 years old. She defeats Ostapenko 6-3, 1-6, 6-2. pic.twitter.com/OPDXqHvypf
"I'll definitely remember this moment for the rest of my life"
Coco Gauff is the @WTALinz champ at 15 years old. She's the youngest American woman to win a tour-level singles title since 1991 😤pic.twitter.com/KnZYlV9BVF
Following the cancellation of their match in Kamaishi, @RugbyCanada players headed out to help with recovery efforts, showing the true values of the game.
After the typhoon this is just what japan needs after coming top of their division for rugby World Cup. Amazing match and wonderful to watch in a bar in Tokyo so much tension and atmosphere pic.twitter.com/6OQOMFRhwA
.@MichelleObama's appearance in Hamilton on Friday evening drew thousands, many of whom were going not just to see a role model and a woman of great charisma, but to feel the glow of the hope for which she is a symbol #HamOnthttps://t.co/IX4EbZyNr6
Simone Biles won 2 more golds at the world gymnastics championships Sunday, bringing her career medal total to 25 and making her the most decorated gymnast in world championship history, among men and women https://t.co/EWVBgWJSYA
BREAKING: Francis Thompson has flipped HD-19 for the Louisiana House in a district that Trump won by 43 points! pic.twitter.com/DIkNcWjUG8
— Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (@DLCC) October 13, 2019
In a district that shitler won by 43 points, they didn't feel they could field an opposing candidate? Don't cast that as an easy D win – it's an R decision not to throw money into a race they knew they couldn't win.
— #GiveUsAVote #CloseTheCamps NichtMeinFührer 🌊 (@TheRiverWanders) October 13, 2019
In both instances in which African-Americans were murdered in OWN homes in Texas, neither called the police and in neither instance did officers identify themselves.
"Good guy with a gun…"
But please tell me more, why Kaepernick STILL offends you on this Sunday, America.
Buttigieg on Syria: I'm "hearing from soldiers who feel they have lost their honor over this, who feel they are unable to look allies in the eye … If you take away a soldier's honor, you might as well go after their body armor next. That's what the Commander-in-Chief is doing." pic.twitter.com/LNG4jDX1TK
The Atlanta Pride parade has transformed from an afterthought for Georgia politicians to a must-attend for every serious Democratic contender for office. And Sunday’s march through the heart of the city will put that metamorphosis on display. #gapolhttps://t.co/6WIkBCTWQa
This is perfect. We see now that “being rude” is the same as “fake news”…. in other words, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, or shines a light on your lies or otherwise obfuscate….
1) Britain's mixed-race GI babies want to know why they were given away after WWII. The US Army refused permission for black GIs to marry their pregnant white girlfriends and so the babies they gave birth to were branded "illegitimate." https://t.co/0GfV36aNKupic.twitter.com/lDwSqa4mXV
The most telling number is 65% of Democrats say @ewarren would “handle Trump’s attacks very well” compared to just 50% for Biden. Warren’s the FIGHTER we need to beat Trump.https://t.co/uWAUSJ3Ann
And this is why House needs to see those Trump tax returns. Trump has green-lit a new Middle Eastern war by a dictator who controls some unknown percent of Trump's global licensing income. We cannot begin to assess US Middle East policy without knowing who's paying what to Trump
>> @Peter_Wehner on the deteriorating situation in Syria: "The radiating effects, the collateral damage of this, is going to be tremendous" pic.twitter.com/wWEkxeY4YS
Stop fetishizing white working class voters in PA/MI/WI. They’re NOT the key to victory. Trump won those by 73k votes. It’s easier to mobilize 100k plus POC who stayed home in ‘16 than to flip that many Trumpers. Flipping means admitting u voted 4 a monster. Folks wont do that.
Thank a Democrat for everything that makes this country great. Vote for Democrats in every election, for every office.#UniteBluepic.twitter.com/HHUoFF91PK
Breaking News: Amid the chaos that followed President Trump's order to withdraw from northern Syria, U.S. forces left behind dozens of "high value" ISIS detainees https://t.co/H6OUvsTv4W
Stupid fucking idiot endangering the troops and the world with his reckless actions
Breaking News: Amid the chaos that followed President Trump's order to withdraw from northern Syria, U.S. forces left behind dozens of "high value" ISIS detainees https://t.co/H6OUvsTv4W
The pain and betrayal he has purposely inflicted . Sickening
They destroyed my family I am finished.. Kill me please One's child is precious I have lost my three children Three… Three A father from Serê Kanîyê/ Ras Al-Ayn after he lost three of his children#KurdsBetrayedByTrump#Kurd#Syrianpic.twitter.com/UqfaDIOn73
Journos & politicians need to stop framing the Turkish murder of the Kurds as coming from "Trump's inaction." It comes from Trump's ACTION of withdrawing our protection of the Kurds at Erdogan's demand. Trump CHOSE to do this. His complicity is a key part of Erdogan's massacre.
Schiff defends holding witness interviews in private. “If witnesses could tailor their testimony to other witnesses, they would love for one witness to be able to hear what another witness says so that they can know what they can give away and what they can't,” he said on CBS
Never in my 12 years in the Navy did we ever pull back when civilians were being slaughtered. What we always did, before a coward became Pres, was to have them point us to where the bad guys are while they head to the rear – so we can KICK SOME ASS. WTMF?https://t.co/zTXgt9i2EW
Yesterday, marathoner Eliud Kipchoge became the first ever to break two hours. Today in Chicago, Brigid Kosgei set a new women’s world record. Staggering achievements on their own, they’re also remarkable examples of humanity’s ability to endure—and keep raising the bar.
.@ryanlcooper: "If honest government is to be restored to America, a great many powerful people are going to have to go to prison. Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman can be the start…, but they must not be the last." https://t.co/CP6kHCoYzH
For all the talk about being anti Communist/Socialist … correct me if i am wrong, but aren’t Trump and Republicans throwing all of their support behind these type of government – Russia.
President Trump betrayed our partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces, and endangered our hard-won gains against ISIS. Our troops are left in the middle of a war with no plan other than retreat.
He has failed as Commander-in-Chief to safeguard our country & protect our troops. https://t.co/8dZyqUYNUk
In case you were wondering, yes, the guy who’s being strip-searched is Black. He forgot we don’t have 1st amendment rights and cops are apparently unable to withstand having their fee-fees hurt, unlike your average everyday person who deals with the public in any service job.
I‘m walking down the street and a man walking by me says to two cops, “I hate the police.” One cop yells back, “Oh yeah?” The other cop yells “keep moving.”
The man yells: “I can’t wait to see you on the front of the news.” He repeats himself. The cops approach and this happens. pic.twitter.com/asueXp9Hcr
While @GOPLeader correctly notes that the 2016 election — which Democrats did lose — was in 2016, there was also an election in 2018, which his party lost, which is why he is no longer House majority leader & is not in a position to tell @HouseDemocrats what they can or can’t do. https://t.co/p1KIofbBvo
After the presidential lunacy today, you all know you need a minute of zen. HD has you covered. Aloha love to you all, Tweeps. We’re in this together. pic.twitter.com/eH7XamGn6R
"Kahele said the people of Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district need a representative who will work for them full-time & come back to Hawaii for town halls."
“Experts in Russian on-line propaganda say Gabbard appeals to pro-Russian sites
because her positions —and her appeal as an outsider in her own party — can be used to create division among Democrats.
Former FBI agent Clint Watts…
said Gabbard has past or present positions on several issues that would be attractive to the Russian propaganda machine…
Besides her views on Syria, she responded to reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election by saying the U.S. had interfered in foreign elections too.
The language used to laud Gabbard is reminiscent of Russian media promotion of Jill Stein.”
(https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/russia-s-propaganda-machine-discovers-2020-democratic-candidate-tulsi-gabbard-n964261)
It is DF! I keep trying to take my mind off it, but it’s so fucking outrageous! That young woman is gone. That child and her neighbor are scarred forever. All because of some stupid, ridiculously frightened cop who has no business wearing a badge.
thanks to the gentleman for responding because how do you respond to the murder of a woman going about her business in her home? And by a cop. Life is so precious yet guns are running the show. May there be justice, justice, justice.
Black people can’t call the police, they can’t call a non-emergency line, they can’t call for help and feel safe without being killed. We have failed people of color in this country in the past and we continue to do it into the present. We have to change. #AtatianaJefferson
This year, at least 5 U.S. states and numerous cities and towns have joined a long list of localities that have already moved to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day https://t.co/T9WnOGl4QW
It has been my wish to have a holiday recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day at the federal level here in Canada, which we don’t have yet. Perhaps someday.
It is a good start, that some states, cities and towns in the US are embracing this.
Putin making a fool of Trump while Trump openly assists him to undermine America.
Mission accomplished.
Julia Davis, Russian media analyst:
“Russia’s state TV seizes another golden opportunity for anti-American propaganda: host Dmitry Kiselyov says that Americans betray everyone and can’t be trusted. Kiselyov smugly concludes that the world should be making deals with Russia, instead of the United States.”
–Is that all?
–Could Trump’s betrayal be any plainer? Are we drugged and watching in slo-mo?
–Are we waiting to see what he does next instead of stripping Trump of the title of COC?
Putin is relying on the slow grinding of the U.S. gears.
The Trump massacre video is a piece of memetic warfare. It’s designed to intimidate those journalists and politicians targeted while spreading, in the population, the notion of mass killings, particularly if criticism and impeachment of Trump isn’t abandoned. 1/
Seriously , imma send this to my Freedumb Caucus rep who thinks that all this talk of impeachment is just getting in the way of work they won’t do… the Republicans won’t do. The Dems have done LOTS of work so far, but whatever
There isn’t a way to reach anyone that belongs to the Freedumb Causus, equally we shouldn’t be wasting our time trying to win over a voter that votes against their own best interest. Fuck an outreach plan, I’m not trying to reach out to anyone that voted for trump.
Mysteriously nobody at my job wants to talk about politics. When in the past I couldn’t even get out my car and make it to the front lobby before a heard of trump voters descended upon me like a pack of wild hyenas.
It's rare to find the headline "US troops retreat" in American history. National Review is conservative, btw. Our troops were doing an amazing job. This is all Trump- compromised & incompetent: 1 Freed ISIS 2 Killed Kurds 3 Betrayed our military 4 Bent the knee to Putin & Erdogan pic.twitter.com/VCgbHY7JS6
The Obama Diary 
It.Is.On.Trump.
Looking good Michelle Obama. In case you don’t know this, we sure do miss you and your husband being in the White House.
She’s absolutely right that it’s hard to find someone as awesome and inspiring as President Obama. He’s one of a kind.
so reassuring to see and hear her.
-love.
Love it!
See what’s happening here?
Russia is now in play. Looking like an engineered plan.
…Trump such a tool of Erdogan and Putin.
My heart breaks for the Kurds. Especially for the women who have the courage to fight, to believe in something worth defending, for the ones putting their lives on the line.
Love this!
darlings…
Just saw that somewhere else and LOVED it. OMG.
Sweet ❤
Fact …
The news from Syria is devastating, though totally predictable. Moreover, Turkish artillery is bracketing our troops, not just slaughtering our Kurdish (former) closest of friends.
Goodnight TOD …
Bobfr yes the evidence is horribly clear. No one should enable Trumpsky’s current or future criminal projects. Or help him dodge the bribery and extortion haunting from past deals and crimes. And surely that includes our military honchos who must have some insight. Like – you don’t have to be Sherlock.
Before I say good night…😴😘🌙💤
Yeah, baby.
Good. Karma is a you know what!!
Phew I needed this! A moment of purest love and beauty!
Call me Admiral! Love it!
We ain’t safe no-damned-where!
A comment from this: I think…we should choose presidents by handing a baby to each candidate and see how each comforts that baby. Comrade Minus would fail so bad…
Ambassador to tell Congress “no quid pro quo” text dictated by Trump himself: report
http://hill.cm/zBXXEOd
Morning everyone
So now these escaped ISIS prisoners will come for Kurds and US troops. What could go wrong?!!😡😡😡
Good follow on Twitter
Followed. Here’s one of the comments:
Cocoooooooo!
Duh
Japan! Rugby!
More from Chicago Marathon
👑 Simone 🤸🏽♂️
But wait… the Queen was not done. No.she.was.NOT! Make that 25! 🥇
One seat at a time if necessary!
I weep
Good Morning, Good Day, Good Afternoon, Beloved TODbots on a Sunday Cold Day.
Thank you, NW👒💁♀️🏆⭐😍🙏
Thank you, TODville Community💙💗💜😍
Kenyans celebrate Eliud Kipchoge, first person to run a marathon in under 2hrs. Vienna this week.
ATL 🏳️🌈
Yup!
This is perfect. We see now that “being rude” is the same as “fake news”…. in other words, if it makes you feel uncomfortable, or shines a light on your lies or otherwise obfuscate….
“Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”
We are embarrassed before the whole world. Hopefully, our allies will let us re-join humanity, when trump’s at GITMO.
History I learned Yesterday.
Thread.
I remembered in the 1980s watching a documentary about Children In Vietnam, left behind after the war.
After a brief trip around twitter, I need a goddess siesta!
Later!
Have a glorious nap:) My favorite thing…if I can sneak one in:)
It was glorious, thanks!
❤️
Excellent!
https://www.chron.com/news/medical/article/California-governor-signs-measure-banning-lunch-14517735.php
‘ Flipping means admitting you voted for a monster.” He’s exactly right. That will never happen. Best to register new voters and get them to the polls
Yes, I thought that was more than a little odd at the time
This ought to be a tv and newspaper ad.
I really like her. I really do.
Me too. She would eat Trump up. But people must vote…
Idiots
Sorry, nena… didn’t see that you had posted this already. Can’t be stated too often how dangerous the squatter is
Stupid fucking idiot endangering the troops and the world with his reckless actions
Happy Birthday, US Navy!!
https://www.abc15.com/National/its-the-us-navys-birthday-here-are-five-things-to-know-about-the-powerful-military-force
The pain and betrayal he has purposely inflicted . Sickening
So devastating!
HA!…Not throwing Away My Shot!
😍😄😍
❤️❤️❤️
Good Evening, Mates.
Wow!
Really great painting!
Do it! Do it! Do it! Do it!
He’s covered in blood
That’s part of the plan. Show the world we cannot be trusted
For all the talk about being anti Communist/Socialist … correct me if i am wrong, but aren’t Trump and Republicans throwing all of their support behind these type of government – Russia.
Love that full moon out tonight!
I swoon for that moon!
Ha. Down, girl! 🙂
The video that’s out there is horrific. I will not post it. Evidently made by a twisted pro PAC for the war criminal. These people are not well
My Forever President.
Thread
In case you were wondering, yes, the guy who’s being strip-searched is Black. He forgot we don’t have 1st amendment rights and cops are apparently unable to withstand having their fee-fees hurt, unlike your average everyday person who deals with the public in any service job.
The adult on the phone.
Hilarious
We need this
“Experts in Russian on-line propaganda say Gabbard appeals to pro-Russian sites
because her positions —and her appeal as an outsider in her own party — can be used to create division among Democrats.
Former FBI agent Clint Watts…
said Gabbard has past or present positions on several issues that would be attractive to the Russian propaganda machine…
Besides her views on Syria, she responded to reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election by saying the U.S. had interfered in foreign elections too.
The language used to laud Gabbard is reminiscent of Russian media promotion of Jill Stein.”
(https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/russia-s-propaganda-machine-discovers-2020-democratic-candidate-tulsi-gabbard-n964261)
He’s right.
It’s so messed up. Soooooo fucking messed up!!!!
It is DF! I keep trying to take my mind off it, but it’s so fucking outrageous! That young woman is gone. That child and her neighbor are scarred forever. All because of some stupid, ridiculously frightened cop who has no business wearing a badge.
I can’t take much more of this, and it happens all the time. God help us.
When the officer is punished for his crime … give him the harshest penalty, this shit has to stop. Enough is enough.
thanks to the gentleman for responding because how do you respond to the murder of a woman going about her business in her home? And by a cop. Life is so precious yet guns are running the show. May there be justice, justice, justice.
Another great example of ProLife !
Snark on my part ….
Trump piling on the outrage and fear-mongering.
America do something! Shoot me while I look the other way will not remove him.
Beto, in fact, all of the candidates need to talk about this tomorrow night!! My guess is that few Americans know about this.
It has been my wish to have a holiday recognized as Indigenous Peoples Day at the federal level here in Canada, which we don’t have yet. Perhaps someday.
It is a good start, that some states, cities and towns in the US are embracing this.
Putin making a fool of Trump while Trump openly assists him to undermine America.
Mission accomplished.
Julia Davis, Russian media analyst:
“Russia’s state TV seizes another golden opportunity for anti-American propaganda: host Dmitry Kiselyov says that Americans betray everyone and can’t be trusted. Kiselyov smugly concludes that the world should be making deals with Russia, instead of the United States.”
–Is that all?
–Could Trump’s betrayal be any plainer? Are we drugged and watching in slo-mo?
–Are we waiting to see what he does next instead of stripping Trump of the title of COC?
Putin is relying on the slow grinding of the U.S. gears.
Morning everyone . Thread
We are in deep, deep water and must now act to cut off this crackpot traitor.
Duh
Seriously , imma send this to my Freedumb Caucus rep who thinks that all this talk of impeachment is just getting in the way of work they won’t do… the Republicans won’t do. The Dems have done LOTS of work so far, but whatever
There isn’t a way to reach anyone that belongs to the Freedumb Causus, equally we shouldn’t be wasting our time trying to win over a voter that votes against their own best interest. Fuck an outreach plan, I’m not trying to reach out to anyone that voted for trump.
None of them should pardon this criminal
That right there is a powerful statement by Joe.
And its a very strategic statement as well, it puts the pressure on everyone else that’s running to make that same statement.
Mysteriously nobody at my job wants to talk about politics. When in the past I couldn’t even get out my car and make it to the front lobby before a heard of trump voters descended upon me like a pack of wild hyenas.
Now, that’s called WINNING!
The 🐘poop has finally hit the ceilings.
Change is gonna come.
Makes me sick to my stomach
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2019/10/14/raising-the-bar/