.@BarackObama on the word 'honorable': "This is a title that we confer on all kinds of people who get elected to public office, we're supposed to introduce them as honorable, but Elijah Cummings was honorable before he was elected to office. There's a difference." pic.twitter.com/oLlpls8puJ
I had forgotten what a US President capable of showing respect and empathy, while articulating human emotion in complete sentences and coherent thoughts sounds like.
Democratic Debate site is set: @TPStudios is a model for Georgia’s vibrant film industry, an engaged corporate citizen and an exceptional location for our #DemDebate. Looking forward to welcoming the candidates to Georgia on November 20. #gapol
You’re right. There is definitely is a lot of voter suppression going on here. Stacey’s group and others are working on that. Hopefully massive voter turnout will be enough to offset the suppression. Get out the vote efforts will be crucial.
Ok. I just listened to Barack Obama pay tribute to the life and work of an honorable man. I closed my eyes and let his voice and his words wash over me like a cool breeze. Tears stream down my face now because I miss him and his goodness… and I so want us to get back to that place again… and they flow because we have lost a great, good man when it just seems like we need more Elijah Cummings, not fewer.
I also wept as I listened. One for the loss of the honorable man Elijah Cummings, and two for the beauty of hearing President Obama again. Chris Matthews said President Obama spoke for the ages…..yes, and for today, when we so desperately need him.
Waving back at you! Hope the fires aren’t near you. I hate to see so much of California burned! I lived in both northern and southern California at different times in my life, and loved the diversity and grandeur of its mountains, valleys and deserts.
To be clear on what happened here: Giuliani butt-dialed a reporter and may have just implicated himself (and others) in crimes involving his dealings in Bahrain, Turkey, and Ukraine. https://t.co/qtJFekyETL
– Rudy Giuliani butt dials NBC News and gives away secrets – Rudy says "the problem is we need some money" – Holy shit this is stupid – This guy is leading Trump's legal defense strategy – Yep, Trump is going to prison – It's still only 3:20pm
NEWS: Kamala Harris will now SKIP tomorrow's Second Step Presidential Justice Forum at Benedict College, where she was a scheduled speaker. Harris is protesting that President Trump was given an award today for his criminal justice efforts.
Remembering how via Joining Forces: “1.25 million hiring commitments for veterans and military spouses from its corporate partners. It also has helped broker legislation enabling spouses to transfer certifications across all 50 states.” It was a landmark change in the perception and possibilities of returning military, giving voice to military family issues and creating real solutions. The list is long. e.g. PBO was behind Solar Ready Vets across 10 military bases to train transitioning personnel. Such a treasure trove of goodness from our First and 2nd Couple.
I’d be “testy” too if I was a student paying tuition to attend Benedict College & was advised NOT to leave my dorm room between 1-4pm because a racist President was going to be speaking at my college where only 10 “students” were invited to the event. https://t.co/l2ncQfLboO
My favorite too. My adult kids make fun of me for watching it. They think it is an old people’s show. It is! That is why I love it. I have lived their jokes and totally get them.
Students were apparently instructed to stay in their dorms between 1pm and 4pm.
At Benedict College yesterday Trump took credit and an award for signing a criminal justice reform bill last year. Reportedly he ‘permitted’ ten African American students to attend (perhaps the only 10 who offered to do so).
–He called Kamala a “badly failing presidential candidate”.
Kamala responded: “My whole life I’ve fought for justice and for the people — something you’d know nothing about. The only part of criminal justice you can claim credit for is the ‘criminal’ part.” Then: “Today, when it became clear Donald Trump would receive an award after decades of celebrating mass incarceration, pushing the death penalty for innocent Black Americans, rolling back police accountability measures and racist behavior that puts people’s lives at risk … I cannot in good faith be complicit in papering over his record.” (politicus.usa)
–Brava Kamala.
Nearly 60 percent of all black people now live in suburbs. African-Americans, Hispanics and Asians together make up nearly one third of the suburban population. https://t.co/PJqsJU4oo5
The full story of what Maria Butina did, told in PROOF OF COLLUSION, PROOF OF CONSPIRACY, and threads on this feed detailing her efforts to set up secret meetings with the Trump family pre-election establish *exactly* why the Kremlin considers her a "hero" https://t.co/n1fP7QenUF
“Working at the direction of a Russian government official, Alexander Torshin,
Butina infiltrated Republican political circles and the National Rifle Association
around the time of the 2016 election in order to promote Russian interests.
In September of 2019, an investigation by Senate Democrats determined that the NRA has acted as a “foreign asset” in providing Russian officials access to US political organizations.
In court documents, prosecutors argued that Butina’s efforts had the hallmarks of a Russian espionage operation, suggesting that she was acting as a “spotter” by identifying people who have the ability to influence policy in Russia’s favor, as a set of targets Russian spies could potentially cultivate. Investigators from special counsel Robert Mueller’s team questioned Butina on only one occasion for approximately an hour. Her name was left out of the final version of the Special Counsel’s redacted report. Many questions about the full scope of Maria Butina’s activities in the United States remain unanswered.”
(https://www.thedailybeast.com/maria-butina-receives-heros-welcome-in-moscow?source=twitter&via=desktop)
–Of course “Butina told Russian state media that the American rule of law is “just an illusion.”
–Yet somehow…there she is in Moscow.
Trump is expected to attend game 5 of the World Series, but instead of him throwing the first pitch it will be American patriot and chef José Andrés, one of the most vocal Trump critics in the world. Smart choice Nationals! Trump would be booed off the mound/out of the stadium.
Setting up an authoritarian state controlled by oligarchs,
who protect the oligarchs,
Not the country,
Involves getting rid of career officials who understand what is going on,
and replacing them with Trump’s chosen people,
who serve him,
instead of the country.
Mafia Doom calling someone (anyone) “human scum”.
-from the guy abducting and jailing babies, betraying U.S. military and allies, history of rape, assault, intimidation,
and abuse.
While I am fine here in the city, I can’t tell you how devastating it is to watch as California is on fire. To all my TODer Cali friends north and south, please be safe.
I am grieving for my beloved home terrain of Northern California, some of the most beautiful and bountiful landscape in the world. Please step forward to support our first responders, those who are vulnerable to loss and those crying out for full attention to #climatechange
Heard Kamala will now speak at Benedict College. Seems the College got conned into confining the students to their dorms. And allowed a financial sponsor to set up a Trump rally attended by 10 African American students. Sponsor is out. Trump bad-mouthed Kamala while achieving this. I hope the College and students respond.
The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for the N/E Bay (8 PM Sat-11 AM Mon), SF Peninsula Coast and Santa Cruz Mountains (3 AM Sun-11 AM Mon). Confidence is high for dangerously strong offshore winds and critically low RH. #CAwx#CAfirepic.twitter.com/5r5l1EVZBo
There are people that see the urgency of saving our planet, and one that sees but doesn’t care. No ambiguity
Frm. Sec. State @JohnKerry raises the prospect of a "Blue New Deal" to save our oceans, our economy, our jobs, and marine life. "[T]here’s a great “blue deal” waiting to be made that’s for sure…"https://t.co/2FNTaBxkbo
A note on the budget deficit, which is about $300 billion more than CBO was projecting in June 2017, before the Trump tax cut. The usual suspects will claim that it's about excessive spending. But here's where it actually came from 1/ pic.twitter.com/2JVzSbqHS4
Facebook is deleting pro-vaccine information from health departments and medical providers, while letting anti-vaccine conspiracy theories stay up. https://t.co/GeefeAy4h5
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it–always.“ Mohandas Gandhi
Breaking via WSJ: Gordon Sondland told House committees last week that efforts by Trump and his allies to press Kyiv to open investigations in exchange for a White House meeting with Ukraine's president amounted to a quid pro quo, his lawyer said. https://t.co/XyHdB7baM0
I have two things to say. Trump is being Impeached and Trump is a Pathological Liar. I don’t believe anything he and his administration says. This is Trump’s Osama Bin Laden moment, big difference here President Obama wasn’t a Pathological Liar. We all know that Trump will do anything and I mean anything to distract us. Trump can not be trusted. So this ISIS leader suppose to have blew his self up with a suicide vest. Two things: TRUMP IS BEING IMPEACHED AND TRUMP IS A PATHOLOGICAL LIAR.
Remember the iconic picture of President Obama, SOS Clinton, VP Biden and the General all sitting in that room watching the raid on bin Laden. Watch and see if we don’t get a photo like that with Trump, Pence, Pompeo. It could be true that the ISIS leader was kill, but I don’t trust Trump one bit.
"I'm not this exceptional human being," Dr. Anisa Ibrahim said. "There are millions of refugees right now who are not being given the opportunities that I have been given. And if they were, they would do incredible things."https://t.co/2bax6H8PW8
Morning everyone. Nothing like trying to change the subject to try and get out from under an impeachment inquiry, by telling everyone you had the ISIS leader killed. Personally, I don’t believe or trust him, the pathological liar that he is. I want a DNA test, just like Bin Laden had to have before the world believed HE was dead. Until that happens, it’s just hearsay. Just saying.
“All the President’s Women review: Donald Trump, sexual predator.”
“https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/oct/27/all-the-presidents-women-review-donald-trump-sexual-predator)
–Trumpsky zero zero zero credibility. Hand gestures only.
Yes… they will reconstitute themselves and come back with another leader…. more radical and angry than before
Death of Abū Bakr al-Baghdadi is a net positive. Reminder that he was in detention, was released by Bush DoD in 2004 & went onto to lead ISIS. Thanks to @realDonaldTrump’s betrayal of the Kurds, over 100 ISIS fighters escaped detention, so Trump’s ISIS score is a net negative.
— Moe Davis (U.S. Air Force, Retired) (@ColMoeDavis) October 27, 2019
It's a uniquely Donald Trump approach to announce a major military achievement while trashing our European allies, defending his betrayal of the Kurds, and randomly praising Lindsey Graham. #Baghdadi#TrumpBetrayedTheKurds#ImpeachTrump
So naturally he would thank Russia as opposed to the IC he regularly trashes… and the Kurds, our allies who he abandoned and let for slaughter
Additional details in my story: The raid by the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force) was carried out Oct. 26 after a complicated CIA intelligence collection operation aided by the Syrian Kurds and other U.S. partners in the region https://t.co/H5FSTgfxd0
I awake every day thankful to live in the United States of America … where, if we wait long enough and VOTE, we can assure we have a leader of strong, moral character, as we did when @BarackObama was our President, for the benefit of our country, its people, and the world.
.@AmbassadorRice analyzes the situation on the ground in Syria, says that ISIS can re-surge, even with new leadership. Notes that despite the draw down, @realDonaldTrump has deployed forces to Saudi Arabia and elsewhere in the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/RRCJe4UNRn
So he thank Russia. Oh Wow, once again Russia. Russia, Russia, Russia. Putin probably did this favor for Trump to Thank him for what Trump did for him and Turkey.
What we know:
1) RUSSIA DID IT. (Bipartisan Senate committee, including Burr, just now confirmed it.)
2) TRUMP DID IT. (This is an open and shut case on Ukraine. Trump is guilty 150%.)
3) PUTIN (Wants Trump to lift sanctions on Russia.)
"The House must be briefed on this raid, which the Russians but not top Congressional Leadership were notified of in advance, and on the Administration’s overall strategy in the region." https://t.co/b5eIRm8IVP
"HE DIED LIKE A DOG," Trump said of Baghdadi. "He died like a coward. The world is now a much safer place." Great news, for sure. But WTF is Trump’s hostility to DOGS all about?
Very alarming. A dangerous and deadly drug is now being disguised to look like marijuana. Police in Ohio found the substance that looked like pot but tested positive for fentanyl, heroin, Tramadol, and traces of meth. Scary and deadly serious stuff. https://t.co/8LGNMeAEDa
— Former US Attorney Mike Stuart (@USAttyStuart) October 26, 2019
Former WH photographer @PeteSouza looked at the date stamp & noticed this photo was taken hours after the raid concluded. Others say a site that tracks Trump’s golfing says he was on the course during the raid. https://t.co/aSnWrmsYws
"On behalf of every Muslim I know…every Muslim watching…good riddance to Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi. Here is a man whose primary victims were Muslims, who was loathed by Muslims…The world is a a better place…Good riddance to this piece of human scum." – me on MSNBC on #Baghdadipic.twitter.com/XUun352yrD
The Obama Diary 
I got all emotional the minute he spoke his first words.
And Secretary Clinton was great too. Loved her comments. I also loved the applause she received. She should be our President.
The next Dem debate will be held at Tyler Perry Studios!
Awesome!
Great!!
Woooot! Go Georgia! 💃🏾🙌🏾
But will they get to vote? That state is so rife with voter suppression. I hope they can fix things before next year. Abrams was robbed.
You’re right. There is definitely is a lot of voter suppression going on here. Stacey’s group and others are working on that. Hopefully massive voter turnout will be enough to offset the suppression. Get out the vote efforts will be crucial.
Yes, Republicans can’t cheat us if we come out in force. That’s what we saw in the midterms blue wave.
Ok. I just listened to Barack Obama pay tribute to the life and work of an honorable man. I closed my eyes and let his voice and his words wash over me like a cool breeze. Tears stream down my face now because I miss him and his goodness… and I so want us to get back to that place again… and they flow because we have lost a great, good man when it just seems like we need more Elijah Cummings, not fewer.
I understand completely DF ((((hugs))))
It was almost painful. Thanks for understanding:)
I also wept as I listened. One for the loss of the honorable man Elijah Cummings, and two for the beauty of hearing President Obama again. Chris Matthews said President Obama spoke for the ages…..yes, and for today, when we so desperately need him.
My Almost President tellin’ it! 🙌🏾
Yes, Dudette, our Almost President did her homework and research beforehand. She did a goooooood job too!
The Rightful President, you mean.
Yes, 🙂
Yes, our Should Be President! Articulate and eloquent.
Hello Carolyn!
Waving back at you! Hope the fires aren’t near you. I hate to see so much of California burned! I lived in both northern and southern California at different times in my life, and loved the diversity and grandeur of its mountains, valleys and deserts.
Gym is deceiving King Ahab.
Thank you for this beautiful post, Nerdy!
Thread
I don’t know why Trump was even invited to speak at the college.
Who came up with that idea.?
Some white guy
That said…
Goodnight TOD …
https://twitter.com/Our4thEstate/status/1187973022398832641
For sure
I share this birthday day with Hillary Clinton:) Happy Birthday, Madam Rightful President! Many more
Was yesterday your birthday? Happy late birthday dear. Hope you had a very special day!
Today:) The 26th
🎂🥂🍾🎁🎀🎊🎉😍☺😊🤗🙏👒💁♀️
Happy Belated Birthday, DF! 🎂❤️🎁🎉
I see that today is your birthday. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday DF. May you always be blessed with everything wonderful.
Thanks to all of you for all the birthday wishes💕
Who knew! Oh yeah… everyone paying attention
https://twitter.com/MollyJongFast/status/1188089285733486592?s=20
https://twitter.com/Veterans_SS/status/1187997883599069184
Remembering how via Joining Forces: “1.25 million hiring commitments for veterans and military spouses from its corporate partners. It also has helped broker legislation enabling spouses to transfer certifications across all 50 states.” It was a landmark change in the perception and possibilities of returning military, giving voice to military family issues and creating real solutions. The list is long. e.g. PBO was behind Solar Ready Vets across 10 military bases to train transitioning personnel. Such a treasure trove of goodness from our First and 2nd Couple.
That’s my First Lady. Lovely speech to our caregivers.
What a remarkable heartfelt speech. Choked me up
Badass 👇🏾
https://twitter.com/scottfeinberg/status/1187948267570520069?s=21
https://twitter.com/scottfeinberg/status/1187950405440794624?s=21
Freaking warrior!! If you haven’t watched Grace and Frankie on Netflix…. get binge watching:) Favorite show:)
I love those two. It is the best show. All 4 of the stars are very special.
My favorite too. My adult kids make fun of me for watching it. They think it is an old people’s show. It is! That is why I love it. I have lived their jokes and totally get them.
Butt tweet???
Students were apparently instructed to stay in their dorms between 1pm and 4pm.
At Benedict College yesterday Trump took credit and an award for signing a criminal justice reform bill last year. Reportedly he ‘permitted’ ten African American students to attend (perhaps the only 10 who offered to do so).
–He called Kamala a “badly failing presidential candidate”.
Kamala responded: “My whole life I’ve fought for justice and for the people — something you’d know nothing about. The only part of criminal justice you can claim credit for is the ‘criminal’ part.” Then: “Today, when it became clear Donald Trump would receive an award after decades of celebrating mass incarceration, pushing the death penalty for innocent Black Americans, rolling back police accountability measures and racist behavior that puts people’s lives at risk … I cannot in good faith be complicit in papering over his record.” (politicus.usa)
–Brava Kamala.
Good Morning, Good Day, Good Afternoon, Beloved TODville Community.
Thank you, NW😍🤗😊☺🙌
Thank you, TODbots🙌🤗🙌
SOON: Joe Biden attends town hall in Florence, SC – https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-5
NOW: Nancy Pelosi attends conversation with Polk County Dems in Des Moines, IA – https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-3
NOW: Pete Buttigieg attends Presidential Justice Forum in Columbia, SC – https://abcnews.go.com/Live/video/speciaL-live-1
For reference
“Working at the direction of a Russian government official, Alexander Torshin,
Butina infiltrated Republican political circles and the National Rifle Association
around the time of the 2016 election in order to promote Russian interests.
In September of 2019, an investigation by Senate Democrats determined that the NRA has acted as a “foreign asset” in providing Russian officials access to US political organizations.
In court documents, prosecutors argued that Butina’s efforts had the hallmarks of a Russian espionage operation, suggesting that she was acting as a “spotter” by identifying people who have the ability to influence policy in Russia’s favor, as a set of targets Russian spies could potentially cultivate. Investigators from special counsel Robert Mueller’s team questioned Butina on only one occasion for approximately an hour. Her name was left out of the final version of the Special Counsel’s redacted report. Many questions about the full scope of Maria Butina’s activities in the United States remain unanswered.”
(https://www.thedailybeast.com/maria-butina-receives-heros-welcome-in-moscow?source=twitter&via=desktop)
–Of course “Butina told Russian state media that the American rule of law is “just an illusion.”
–Yet somehow…there she is in Moscow.
Setting up an authoritarian state controlled by oligarchs,
who protect the oligarchs,
Not the country,
Involves getting rid of career officials who understand what is going on,
and replacing them with Trump’s chosen people,
who serve him,
instead of the country.
Bingo!
Mafia Doom calling someone (anyone) “human scum”.
-from the guy abducting and jailing babies, betraying U.S. military and allies, history of rape, assault, intimidation,
and abuse.
While I am fine here in the city, I can’t tell you how devastating it is to watch as California is on fire. To all my TODer Cali friends north and south, please be safe.
meta very sorry for this news, please be safe too.
Thank you, bridgeriverpass
(((((Meta)))) It is devastating and heartbreaking.
Heard Kamala will now speak at Benedict College. Seems the College got conned into confining the students to their dorms. And allowed a financial sponsor to set up a Trump rally attended by 10 African American students. Sponsor is out. Trump bad-mouthed Kamala while achieving this. I hope the College and students respond.
Ouch
https://twitter.com/quinncy/status/1188123448146399234?s=20
Be EXTREMELY CAREFUL CA!
There are people that see the urgency of saving our planet, and one that sees but doesn’t care. No ambiguity
Stark reality. It’s the Tax Cuts, stupid
What tone deaf looks like
Now you know why alot of black people do not care for Bernie. Alot of time they are respectful and it does not mean a dam thing.
😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
Hang it.
Getting hot in the kitchen
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/i-sit-on-the-houses-intelligence-committee-and-i-believe-impeachable-offenses-have-been-committed/
Wonder what lying distraction this will be
Exactly!!!!!
The military killed an ISIS leader.
I have two things to say. Trump is being Impeached and Trump is a Pathological Liar. I don’t believe anything he and his administration says. This is Trump’s Osama Bin Laden moment, big difference here President Obama wasn’t a Pathological Liar. We all know that Trump will do anything and I mean anything to distract us. Trump can not be trusted. So this ISIS leader suppose to have blew his self up with a suicide vest. Two things: TRUMP IS BEING IMPEACHED AND TRUMP IS A PATHOLOGICAL LIAR.
Remember the iconic picture of President Obama, SOS Clinton, VP Biden and the General all sitting in that room watching the raid on bin Laden. Watch and see if we don’t get a photo like that with Trump, Pence, Pompeo. It could be true that the ISIS leader was kill, but I don’t trust Trump one bit.
LOL!!! Bless Trump’s heart, he wants his Obama moment so bad.
I don’t understand PP’s obsession with PBO.
Agreed with you Hillary. I say the same … nothing that comes out of this admin can be believed, the man is nothing but a LIAR.
In much more important news…
Good Morning Family! 😄
https://twitter.com/Oskaer__13/status/1188376315629465600
Murphy way cool on Colbert. imo…..way.
No!
Morning everyone. Nothing like trying to change the subject to try and get out from under an impeachment inquiry, by telling everyone you had the ISIS leader killed. Personally, I don’t believe or trust him, the pathological liar that he is. I want a DNA test, just like Bin Laden had to have before the world believed HE was dead. Until that happens, it’s just hearsay. Just saying.
Because of course
MSNBC is still showing Trump rambling, CNN is not. And I didn’t watch his announcement.
“All the President’s Women review: Donald Trump, sexual predator.”
“https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/oct/27/all-the-presidents-women-review-donald-trump-sexual-predator)
–Trumpsky zero zero zero credibility. Hand gestures only.
Yes… they will reconstitute themselves and come back with another leader…. more radical and angry than before
more motivation for ISIS escapees to come after us.
Russia!Russia!Russian! Marcia!Marcia!Marcia!
So Russia encouraged Trump to betray the Syrian Kurds.
Thinking of meta and all out TOD CA family today. Keep safe.
Zacklee
Tweet for everything
Fake C.I.C.
blah.
So naturally he would thank Russia as opposed to the IC he regularly trashes… and the Kurds, our allies who he abandoned and let for slaughter
I mean really, did we expect anything different from trump?
Nope.
No. Sometimes you hope for a damn clue though
🙏
It’s all political bullshit. Tit for tat. He’s a vindictive juvenile delinquent
🤮🤮🤮🤮 WTAF?
Beautiful, talented dog? But the enemy died like a dog according to Trump. Which is it? Lover of dogs or hater?
So he thank Russia. Oh Wow, once again Russia. Russia, Russia, Russia. Putin probably did this favor for Trump to Thank him for what Trump did for him and Turkey.
evil weasel following orders
Trumpsky building case for Putin being a good guy so please lift the sanctions.
What we know:
1) RUSSIA DID IT. (Bipartisan Senate committee, including Burr, just now confirmed it.)
2) TRUMP DID IT. (This is an open and shut case on Ukraine. Trump is guilty 150%.)
3) PUTIN (Wants Trump to lift sanctions on Russia.)
= Doom crapping pantaloons.
So Trump is lying again, huh? https://twitter.com/PeteSouza/status/1188471757579194371
Trump is a PATHOLOGICAL LIAR.
Smile. There are good people
What evil looks like. Impeach the SOB
From Speaker Pelosi
…so the House passed a joint…not surprising really.
🤬🤬🤬🤬
Anyone surprised?
Still a bumbling fool
https://twitter.com/TVietor08/status/1188519911058034688?s=20
New post.