“Real tragedy has come…..
And his legacy will be mass death, will be suffering at an epic level and economic collapse. That’s the Trump legacy and he has demonstrated through this crisis, he has exactly zero capacity to lead this nation out of this mess. And it will not be the work of one presidential term. It will be the work of many presidential terms. For there to be a season of American recovery, and we see every day his incapacity to lead that and in shortly less than six months the American people are going to have to decide in the most important election this country’s had since 1864, whether the United States will go into a steep descent of decline, or we can possibly begin to recover from the Trumpian disaster that the country faces.” (Steve Schmidt) https://www.politicususa.com/2020/05/09/steve-schmidt-tells-trump-what-his-legacy-will-be-mass-death-suffering-economic-collapse.html
– Yells “TRANSITION TO GREATNESS” and no one knows what he’s talking about – “Transition to senility” – I’m ready for “Transition to Biden” – Trump whines about rigged elections – He knows he’s losing – Trump is going to prison – It’s still only noon
FL Michelle:
“With his exuberance, his creativity, and his refusal to be anything other than himself, Little Richard laid the foundation for generations of artists to follow. We are so lucky to have had him.
Sending all my love to his family and friends today.”
Can’t believe he is gone. He was one of those humans that seemed to never slow down. He was a pioneer in music, and his energy stayed with him…..another sad day. So many sad days recently.
I watched FL Michelle Obama’s- ‘Becoming’ this morning … loved every moment. I felt really sad that after all their hard work that ppl did not turn out to vote in 2016 as they should have (as she mentioned in the documentary).
It is not the Obamas responsibility to be constantly out there … everyone (who is able to) should participate in the Democratic process. Vote for your future and the future of your loved ones.
Stay safe and alive … and vote this Nov, for all of humanity.
Such a tragic loss for the music industry and for all of us. Andre's genius paved the way for so many of the kings and queens of hip hop and R&B. Sending my love to his family and friends during this difficult time. https://t.co/vdA26AGFgr
Since I am at my home and my adult kids are in their own homes I needed something special to do on Mothers’ Day. Besides doing FaceTime and Skype with them throughout the day I plan to watch Becoming.
People promising a quick economic bounce back can’t possibly be taking into account changes in consumer behavior. I have no idea when I will regularly dine out again. Fashion feels so frivolous right now. Housing sales and buys have slowed to a crawl. Air travel for many is out.
When we share honestly about our own experiences, we invite others to do the same. The connections we build in these moments of vulnerability are so powerful and so healing.
Do you wanna talk groundbreaking? Do you wanna take a class in transcending every barrier— sex/ gender/ genre… then please honor Lil Richard. 🕊 pic.twitter.com/5rYRwvUtZm
It's a VERY sad morning in the world of #music with the passing of 2 legends in the industry. A #RIP to Andre Harrell and Little Richard, thank you for your vision and years of entertainment, our condolences to the families! pic.twitter.com/JzLhLgrCuE
RIP Andre Harrell. Introduced the world to Biggie, Diddy, Jodeci, Mary J Blige, Teddy Riley, Heavy D, Guy and many more. He also crafted a blueprint for indie minority owned labels like Bad Boy and RocNation The music culture will miss your unique gifts 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/1N4Q2aZbcS
— The Pilot Boys Podcast (@pilotboyspod) May 9, 2020
Ohhh noooo! So sorry to hear this news. André Harrell was a longtime friend and music legend responsible for artists like: Jodeci Mary J Blige Diddy Biggie Al B Sure Soul For Real Guy Lost Boyz Father MC Christopher Williams
Andre Harrell gave us not only incredible music, but he was also the executive producer of hit the TV show, New York Undercover. Harrell launched the careers of music artists and actors/actresses. #RIPAndreHarrell pic.twitter.com/NpgSsDnjvh
I was once asked, “If u could meet one person, who would it be?” I always said Little Richard. Because, to me, he was rock & roll’s most joyous, rebellious innovator. Thank u for planting that seed, Richard. The world is a much happier place thanks to ur music.#RIPLittleRichardpic.twitter.com/kiq2VOZs8O
Known for his spirited shouts, glamorous attire and larger than life persona, Richard Wayne Penniman, more commonly known as Little Richard, was a founding father of rock & roll music. Little Richard blended elements of blues & gospel to create a sound not quite like any other. pic.twitter.com/Wc7IJb0O1E
Here are 10 heart-pounding examples of Little Richard defining not only the sound of rock ‘n’ roll, but its look and style as well https://t.co/mtn45BM3ZE
What does Trump have on Justice Roberts? He's ok to grant or declare a Senate impeachment acquittal without a trial or evidence- so Trump must have something really dirty? Chief justice pauses order requiring Trump admin to turn over Mueller docs https://t.co/iYXW9DI1Uv
Which says to me when Biden wins the presidency… He MUST increase the size of the SC and another Chief Justice. The rot runs deep. The corruption is everywhere
“On Friday, the Office of Special Counsel made the “threshold determination” the HHS agency
violated Bright under the Whistleblower Protection Act for removing him as director of BARDA.
Bright has insisted he was ousted because of his refusal to promote the wide use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, two anti-malaria drugs Trump referred to as “game changer” vaccines.” (NYT)
Dr. Rick Bright is now fmr Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.
After authorizing his demotion on paid of death, the little russian fake C-I-C and Seuss plagiarizer said:
“I never met Dr. Bright. I don’t know who he is. I didn’t hear good things about him. I did not hear good things about him at all. And to me he seems like a disgruntled employee that’s trying to help the Democrats win an election.”
Attorney who leaked Ahmaud Arbery 'lynching' video thought it would CLEAR his friends and says if jogger had 'frozen' he'd still be alivehttps://t.co/Gcezm45vhQ
“Obama deserves so much more than the worshipful glassy gaze of this documentary; she’s so far beyond it that it can barely contain her,” writes @szacharekhttps://t.co/CuJC0NI7GH
"When I sing my songs, you can't sit still," Little Richard once said. "Your big toe shoot up in your boot!" @skornhaber remembers the irrepressible singer who died at 87: https://t.co/SqUrKQII87
An overnight snowstorm in May blanketed this New Jersey resident's yard, as the many parts of the east coast are grappling with a blast of arctic air. https://t.co/y7GB46aVD8pic.twitter.com/Z2lJ9d1qFq
It’s going to snow in my neck of the woods today.
In MN, Prince Rogers Nelson sang about snow in April.
One year, it snowed May 20th.
Snowing May the 9th, 2020 is Not a surprise.
Snowing in NJ, well now…That is a surprise in May.
There’s apparently a hit piece on NIH, Fauci, etc., circulating social media. Worldwide. I’m not posting it here, but, if anyone sends it to you, send them this rebuttal. (Bots are busy.)
Marking what would have been the Opening Ceremony for the @InvictusGamesNL, our Patron The Duke of Sussex shares his best wishes to supporters and competitors, and outlines plans this week to bring The Hague home to you: pic.twitter.com/HLRnzCk9cu
— Invictus Games Foundation (@WeAreInvictus) May 9, 2020
The response from the chairman of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to South Dakota’s governor is one worth reading: “We will not apologize for being an island of safety in a sea of uncertainty and death.” 2/ pic.twitter.com/ycfsMR0ZMe
I just heard the news about Little Richard and I’m so grieved. He was my shining star and guiding light back when I was only a little boy. His was the original spirit that moved me to do everything I would do.
‘Becoming’: “So little of who I am happened in those 8 years.”
Seeing it for the 2nd time was if possible even more moving…and then to realize this is an historical document
for the ages. The joy we felt, but we didn’t know what the Obamas were living through. Love looks like this.
–can we ever thank them enough.
Friday night was the brilliance of Angela Davis and Nikki Giovanni. Tonight we get the brilliance of Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. After this particularly heinous "Week in Black life," these are balms- just divine. #ErykahBaduvsJillScott
BIG NAMES include former Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ); Wisconsin-political analyst Charlie Sykes; conservative media giant Bill Kristol; former RNC Chairman Michael Steele; campaign operative Steve Schmidt; former Rep. David Jolly (R-FL); and columnist Mona Charen, among many others. https://t.co/encD1zuiOC
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he will begin a "modified quarantine" after he had low-risk contact with a White House staffer who has coronavirus. He will telework for 2 weeks but might go into his office with no one else there. https://t.co/NUQGQbmjx2
Thank you for that beautiful tribute to your dear friend. As you take the time you need to grieve, may God’s grace give you & all of Andre’s loved ones peace and comfort. 🙏🏾
When I was applying to grad school a professor refused to give me a letter of recommendation because he didn't think I was ready. I ended up earning 2 master's degrees with a 4.0 GPA and it all started with a GED. #WatchBecoming and don't count yourself out EVER!
Today marks 60 years since the FDA approved the birth control pill. As we celebrate that anniversary, we must honor the Puerto Rican women who were misled, enrolled in clinical trials, and experimented on to test higher doses of the pill without informed consent.
"Medical advancement" has often come at the expense of communities of color; everything from predatory research methods and lack of informed consent to physical and emotional harm, and death. As we celebrate the Pill anniversary, we must honor these women.https://t.co/Cqbwl9uiNq
“The pill also had three times as much hormones as the modern-day pill.”
There were other pills floated around that time to women….not just chattel but guinea pigs too.
Sincere apologies.
I’m not a deeply religious person and I don’t wish physical suffering on any human being but if Stephen Miller gets covid-19 after putting literally thousands of brown children in cages, I’m going to consider it a sign from God that he’s coming for these fuckers yet.
“Bill Barr’s America is the one we’re now living in. The Justice Department, in the midst of a presidential campaign, has become a political weapon.” Time for a change. https://t.co/EUlRqlL4T4
There had been concern that people with mild or asymptomatic cases of Covid-19 might not produce antibodies. Good news: New research suggests that most everyone does make antibodies, and at levels likely to confer some immunity. https://t.co/5p2RoI78vC
Shyamala Harris was no more than 5 ft tall, but if you ever met her you would think she was 7 ft tall. She had such spirit and tenacity and I’m thankful every day to have been raised by her. Happy #MothersDay to all the mothers, stepmothers, and mother figures celebrating today. pic.twitter.com/H8JLntWrCW
Six boys were shipwrecked for 15 months in an island, and they didn’t kill each other.
Instead, they set up a commune with food garden, gym, a badminton court, chicken pens and a permanent fire. They even perfectly fixed a broken leg https://t.co/jnIjqoewjg
It’s a story we all know, but he tells it with such passion and sincerity.
NEW AD >> UTC is launching a $10M pre-convention campaign with a new ad this AM. Voters have heard plenty about how Trump has threatened our lives and tanked our economy — it’s time for them to hear about who we could have leading us instead. pic.twitter.com/3dJbqbSvKl
This is such a tragedy…sometimes the pain is so great to bear….. i am not sure where we will end up as a nation…
Congressman Lewis said that the vote is the single most powerful non violent tool we have…i worry that it might not be enough…Trump and his allies have been able to demonize black and brown people as the OTHER…
i think of Dr King’s words when he spoke of the “white Moderate” how they remained silent in the face of unspeakable harm being reined on blk people….i think we are there now…will folks stand up to be counted…
Even if you can’t give the moms in your life a hug today, I hope you can give them an extra thank you today. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who makes it all possible. Love you, @michelleobama. pic.twitter.com/E9ebxaSBpy
Straightforward from here: * President Trump has to self-quarantine due to possible exposure to coronavirus, can’t fulfill duties of presidency in quarantine, steps down. * VP Pence has to self-quarantine, can’t fulfill duties of vice presidency, steps down. * President Pelosi.😉
The Obama Diary 
Loving the readings by our forever FLOTUS and the graduation 2020 plans they have for our young people.
i love that story, Miss Maple’s seeds…
i enjoyed listening to Mrs Obama read…it was rather soothing
Anyway this can be fixed by House? Yikes!
I don’t think so. Trump just isn’t appointing anyone.
Uggh! There are going to be a whole bunch of laws that have to be written soon.
For REAL.
“Real tragedy has come…..
And his legacy will be mass death, will be suffering at an epic level and economic collapse. That’s the Trump legacy and he has demonstrated through this crisis, he has exactly zero capacity to lead this nation out of this mess. And it will not be the work of one presidential term. It will be the work of many presidential terms. For there to be a season of American recovery, and we see every day his incapacity to lead that and in shortly less than six months the American people are going to have to decide in the most important election this country’s had since 1864, whether the United States will go into a steep descent of decline, or we can possibly begin to recover from the Trumpian disaster that the country faces.” (Steve Schmidt)
https://www.politicususa.com/2020/05/09/steve-schmidt-tells-trump-what-his-legacy-will-be-mass-death-suffering-economic-collapse.html
FL Michelle:
“With his exuberance, his creativity, and his refusal to be anything other than himself, Little Richard laid the foundation for generations of artists to follow. We are so lucky to have had him.
Sending all my love to his family and friends today.”
Just posted one of his old songs! RIP.
Dance your feet off riot man talent!! What a legacy.
Can’t believe he is gone. He was one of those humans that seemed to never slow down. He was a pioneer in music, and his energy stayed with him…..another sad day. So many sad days recently.
I watched FL Michelle Obama’s- ‘Becoming’ this morning … loved every moment. I felt really sad that after all their hard work that ppl did not turn out to vote in 2016 as they should have (as she mentioned in the documentary).
It is not the Obamas responsibility to be constantly out there … everyone (who is able to) should participate in the Democratic process. Vote for your future and the future of your loved ones.
Stay safe and alive … and vote this Nov, for all of humanity.
Happy Saturday everyone and thank you NW.
Since I am at my home and my adult kids are in their own homes I needed something special to do on Mothers’ Day. Besides doing FaceTime and Skype with them throughout the day I plan to watch Becoming.
THREAD 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾
Teed up here…fab start to Mother’s Day. Cannot wait to see it again today with Yous.
Good Afternoon, TODville Community.
WTF!!!!!!!
Which says to me when Biden wins the presidency… He MUST increase the size of the SC and another Chief Justice. The rot runs deep. The corruption is everywhere
such a lovely group of dedicated teachers…plus wow…PBO…
We have so much more work to do
“On Friday, the Office of Special Counsel made the “threshold determination” the HHS agency
violated Bright under the Whistleblower Protection Act for removing him as director of BARDA.
Bright has insisted he was ousted because of his refusal to promote the wide use of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, two anti-malaria drugs Trump referred to as “game changer” vaccines.” (NYT)
Dr. Rick Bright is now fmr Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.
After authorizing his demotion on paid of death, the little russian fake C-I-C and Seuss plagiarizer said:
“I never met Dr. Bright. I don’t know who he is. I didn’t hear good things about him. I did not hear good things about him at all. And to me he seems like a disgruntled employee that’s trying to help the Democrats win an election.”
😀
Maybe they need to stop testing Trump … that’s a start.
It’s going to snow in my neck of the woods today.
In MN, Prince Rogers Nelson sang about snow in April.
One year, it snowed May 20th.
Snowing May the 9th, 2020 is Not a surprise.
Snowing in NJ, well now…That is a surprise in May.
There’s apparently a hit piece on NIH, Fauci, etc., circulating social media. Worldwide. I’m not posting it here, but, if anyone sends it to you, send them this rebuttal. (Bots are busy.)
https://www.npr.org/2020/05/08/852451652/seen-plandemic-we-take-a-close-look-at-the-viral-conspiracy-video-s-claims
It would be funny if it wasn’t so dangerous
Yep
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He has such a tremendously good heart, and that makes him so endearing.
That and he’s cute as a bug!
WELL, YES, THAT, TOO.
LOLz.
WOW…the ball is in the Gov’s court….i hope that no force will be used
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‘Becoming’: “So little of who I am happened in those 8 years.”
Seeing it for the 2nd time was if possible even more moving…and then to realize this is an historical document
for the ages. The joy we felt, but we didn’t know what the Obamas were living through. Love looks like this.
–can we ever thank them enough.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/09/politics/robert-redfield-cdc-director-self-quarantine/index.html
These fucking numbnuts were walking around the whitehouse for months without anyone wearing a mask. Of course someone was passing around the virus.
How the fuck does the Director of the CDC exposes himself to ‘rona and my simple/basic ass was able to avoid it thus far?
You protect yourself. They are all a mess. It has infested the WH and that’s what karma looks like
Before Joe & Jill move into the Whitehouse next January it’s going to need a deep cleaning.
Oh!!!At least!!!
And not just for Corona … who knows what all might be planted in there.
They may need to strip the walls down to the studs.
I’m thinking you’re right about that!!
Exactly Need another reason?
It always amazes me that rich people tend to do the most pettiest shit.
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We are in desperate need of a deep cleansing.
We ARE!!! This is a good start!!
AMEN!!
Go you remember this…
Remembering the beautiful photos and details of this trip, especially his visit to Kotzebue.
😍
Yeah. Be a Bruce.
Awww! That was the theme song for my graduation! What sweet man! Bless him! 🥺😭🙏🏾
Congratulations!! Marvelous!
I can see everyone of these names being for Biden … but Flake???? I dunno about him tho. Hmmmm.
EXCELLENT.
Ponder this for a moment, at one time or another each one of these people tried their best to break President Obama’s balls.
Yep. It will be interesting when they officially come out for Biden.
I don’t trust any of them. Not one.
Please take care Dr. Fauci.
Laughter is good😂
😁
Love this!
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This is the one I meant to post…
So very satisfying …..
😞
Happy Mother’s Day ♥️❤️♥️
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This is sooo bad….
Wow!! I wonder if there is someone among this group who is asymptotic.
Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful TOD mothers and to the single fathers who have had to try and fulfil this most blessed role BLESSINGS
This, I did not know… 😡
“The pill also had three times as much hormones as the modern-day pill.”
There were other pills floated around that time to women….not just chattel but guinea pigs too.
Sincere apologies.
😍😍😍
greattt
knockout…
About dancing, thanks to this young man for expressing the crazy happy I’ve always felt too.
As if the smile will reach all the way to the ears, and stay there.
Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms/Mamas on this beloved platform, TOD.
👒💁♀️🙇♀️😍❤💙💪🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Morning everyone. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers, or mother figures, out there… 🌺🌸
He’s demented
Good news story:)
https://www.newser.com/story/290661/3-year-olds-keen-observation-saves-elderly-neighbor.html
Something like this
imo Gov Cuomo on Colbert was extraordinary.
Funny,,
😀
How are we supposed to live…EVERY SINGLE DAY a New Travesty is revealed…EVERY SINGLE DAY…Sometimes it is More than i can bear!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms, Soon to Be Moms, Foster Moms, God Mothers, and Other Moms and Mom-Figures!
Kamala’s mom was a Breastfeeding researcher and scientists.
ohhh lawd…what is with the face paint
The boys were Tongan. Gorgeous true story. Kids rule!
thank you.
I read this article yesterday. It was so fascinating. I’m glad it was told, so more people will know about this.
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YESSSSSSSSSSSS
It’s a story we all know, but he tells it with such passion and sincerity.
Good job with this, I think
yes
…the ground is being laid..to try to discredit Pres Obama prior to him coming on the campaign trail for Biden…
I wonder who leaked that phone conversation with Pres Obama
We have lost another one…BettyWright…this is my fav by her
wrong video…so sorry bummmmmer
This is such a tragedy…sometimes the pain is so great to bear….. i am not sure where we will end up as a nation…
Congressman Lewis said that the vote is the single most powerful non violent tool we have…i worry that it might not be enough…Trump and his allies have been able to demonize black and brown people as the OTHER…
i think of Dr King’s words when he spoke of the “white Moderate” how they remained silent in the face of unspeakable harm being reined on blk people….i think we are there now…will folks stand up to be counted…
IF only ….
😉
New post.
https://obamadiary.wordpress.com/2020/05/10/happy-mothers-day-to-all-mothers/