Jacob Philadelphia was five years old when he visited the Oval Office and asked if his hair was like mine. That photo became one of our favorites – a reminder of the power of seeing yourself in your leaders.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 27, 2022
Today, he's graduating from high school! Check out our recent reunion. pic.twitter.com/gB39hFS3Wp
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The Obama Diary 
Thank you for this new post, Nerdy!
Watching the hearing, Bennie Thompson and Liz Cheney have my total attention. Both impressive. Bennie Thompson’s opening should be required for all students to read. Tears in my eyes watching what happened at Capitol Jan. 6, 1921. I hope this sends trump into insanity and has to be committed.
Totally agree!
NW thank you for this breath of fresh air posting, Jacob Philadelphia and President Obama during these tense times. Much love to you for what you do.
Yup. These hearings are over only when the traitorous thug is behind bars.
Good luck!!!!!! May you be HIGHLY successful! 🙂
That tweet is a winner!!! On point.
Keep hope alive!
THREAD:
A lying cowardly arrogant scummy pos.
Definitely a pos.
Looks like this person is as sick of the damn fallout from TFG’s existence as we are. On her twitter profile, she notes, “Gonna ask my mama if that offer to knock me into next year is still on the table.”
I’m bored with Rachel, but, otherwise, yes:
This guy doesn’t normally compliment anybody, so … the hearing’s lookin’ good, all around.
If this doesn’t prove the conspiracy, nothing will.
I so want these corrupt cowardly justices to get the 2nd amendment treatment which they so vilely distorted.
So, where the fuck was fbi, homeland security, and so many other law enforcement orgs? They are all complicit.
Good Morning! PBO is back at the microphone this morning.
STRENGTHENING DEMOCRACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
President Obama is in Copenhagen to meet with Obama Foundation Leaders from across Europe, and he took the stage to deliver closing remarks at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit on the importance of a positive vision for democracy, and the promise of the next generation to chart a better course. Watch below!
Throughout his career in public service, President Obama has championed change. He has always said that change is only possible when ordinary people get involved, engaged, and come together to demand it. That’s why our mission at the Obama Foundation is to inspire, empower, and connect people to change their world.
It’s also why, during a time when democracy is under threat around the world, we need leaders who can connect across differences and who understand that the best chance we have to solve our greatest challenges is to solve them together.
The Copenhagen Democracy Summit will focus on issues related to engagement and participation in our democratic institutions and processes, specifically highlighting how democratic organizing and activations among young people work in this digital age and the challenges presented by the way we now communicate online.
See video: Democratic Organizing In The Digital Age
(https://www.obama.org/copenhagen-2022/)
imo,
Pls don’t miss, iit will enliven and lift you up!
Just soaked in
the discussion with young leaders that we so need to hear.
One European activist now in office saying how politics is in everything we do, the air we breathe.
“This is what governs your life…do you want to be governed by the worst people?”
And to see PBO’s lovely face, hear his voice and responses to the leaders’ comments do the heart good, give solace and direction.
Barack and Michelle Obama Celebrate Daughter Sasha’s 21st Birthday With Sweet Baby Photos
By Mekishana Pierre
Happy Birthday, Sasha Obama!
Barack and Michelle Obama’s younger daughter turned 21 on Friday, and her parents are celebrating the milestone birthday with the sweetest tributes on social media.
(https://www.etonline.com/barack-and-michelle-obama-celebrate-daughter-sashas-21st-birthday-with-sweet-baby-photos-185558)
—–Happy 21st Sasha !!!!
—-Wishing you a fab day and beautiful year.
So sweet! My grandson also turns 21 – tomorrow!
Congrats j’ob !! And to your grandson on his precious 21st.
Thank you so much!
The traitorous thug corrupted and exploited every level of govt including presidential pardons solely for his benefit.
Wonder how these corrupt cowards shelled out as protection money to the mob thug’s family.
Which the effing fifth columnist msm has moved on from.
I’ve only seen and heard plaudits about the congressional hearing last night, so far, from a widely diverse group on twitter and the teevee. Glad that’s the case.
Of course, the racist pos did.
FACT SHEET:
Biden Administration Announces Operational Plan for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Under 5
JUNE 09, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/09/fact-sheetbiden-administration-announces-operational-plan-for-covid-19-vaccinations-for-children-under-5/)
FACT SHEET:
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Commitments to Advance Food Security in the Western Hemisphere
JUNE 09, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/09/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-commitments-to-advance-food-security-in-the-western-hemisphere/)
Readout of White House Meeting with Labor Leaders on Health Care and Workers’ Rights
JUNE 08, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/08/readout-of-white-house-meeting-with-labor-leaders-on-health-care-and-workers-rights/)
Remarks by President Biden at the Inaugural Ceremony of the Ninth Summit of the Americas
JUNE 08, 2022
Microsoft Theater
Los Angeles, California
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2022/06/08/remarks-by-president-biden-at-the-inaugural-ceremony-of-the-ninth-summit-of-the-americas/)
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity
JUNE 08, 2022
(https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/08/fact-sheet-president-biden-announces-the-americas-partnership-for-economic-prosperity/)
Together We Rise
This Pride Month, NASA celebrates the significant contributions of LGBTQ+ employees, respects the individuality of our employees, and recognizes their contributions to advance NASA’s priorities.
—-Happy Pride Fridays !!!
AP:
“President Joe Biden’s administration has scrapped former President Donald Trump’s
red, white and blue design for the new generation of presidential aircraft after an Air Force review suggested it would raise costs and delay the delivery of the new jets.”
Politicus.usa:
“Trump’s 1/6 Hearing Meltdown Grows As He Throws Ivanka Trump Under The Bus.”
“Trump Is Banning People On Truth Social For Posting About 1/6 Committee Hearing.”
“The FBI Needs To Visit Ginni Thomas After Her Larger Role In Coup Plot Revealed.”
“Dan Rather: The Hearings Have Come For Fox News.”
“Steve Schmidt Calls For Every Republican Who Asked For A Preemptive Pardon To Be Expelled From Congress.”
It’s
time
to
march
for
our
lives,
again
(https://marchforourlives.com/march22/)
Multiple March for Our Lives marches happening June 11 in Georgia
(https://www.cbs46.com/2022/06/10/multiple-march-our-lives-marches-happening-june-11-georgia/)
South Korea Trucker Strike Poses Early Test for New President
“Thousands of truckers went on strike for a fourth day on Friday in a protest over pay as fuel costs surge, disrupting industrial production, slowing port operations and posing new risks to a strained global supply chain.”
Hyonhee Shin: (https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-06-10/south-korea-trucker-strike-poses-early-test-for-new-president)
Pay up.
Drivers leave their families for long periods, miss their children growing up.
COMPARISON OF TRUCKER PAY: South Korea and United States.
Average pay for South Korean trucker:
–33,554,621 KW = 26,224.18 U.S.
Average pay for United States truck driver:
–$62,346 per year or $31.97 per hour.
–Entry level positions (training) start at $46,800 per year
–Most experienced workers make up to $85,771 per year.
Indigenous candidates in the 2022 midterms
Another election cycle that boasts Indigenous leadership. #NativeVote22
“Historically, Indigenous communities have always cultivated a field of young leaders who would eventually take over roles in their families, local areas, or their broader communities. Today, that can still be seen. There are over 10,000 leaders elected to their tribal governments across the country.”
Pauly Denetclaw: (https://indiancountrytoday.com/news/indigenous-candidates-in-the-2022-midterms)
Aware of Injuries Inside, Uvalde Police Waited to Confront Gunman
“More than a dozen students remained alive for over an hour before officers entered their classrooms.
The commander feared a risk to officers’ lives, new documents show.”
(J. David Goodman: (https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/09/us/uvalde-shooting-police-response.html)
—–this is not going away no matter how much cover up.
Transcript of Pelosi Remarks at Opening of Gun Violence Memorial on National Mall
JUNE 7, 2022
https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/6722-1)
Ruben Gallego:
“In the Marines, to handle a rifle you had to pass a background check.”
——also not going away.
Dr. Susan Dodd, obstetrician and gyn-y:
“My body my choice. If you choose not to have an abortion, don’t have one.”
Mehdi Hasan:
“And if you were talking about masks they would agree with you.”
Stardate: Friday, June 10, 2022
May we love, honor and protect all women, our daughters, wives, and mothers as ourselves.
Three little sisters
Could not turn into fishes
They became women
(Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty)
The liars will be the first ones to say it.
LOL.
Vladimir Putin’s admiration for Peter the Great is well known but he now seems to have ideas of ‘Great’-ness himself.
He has openly compared himself to the Russian tsar, equating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine today with Peter’s expansionist wars some three centuries ago, and making his strongest acknowledgment yet that his own war is a land grab.
Mr Putin’s apparent empire-building ambitions bode ill for Ukraine and have irked other neighbours, including Estonia, which called his comments “completely unacceptable.”
And now Putin feels bold enough to admit that his “operation” is in fact an occupation.
He also seems to believe the West will ultimately accept the reality his troops are fighting to create on the ground.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-61767191
Putin’s use of history is selective.
Peter the Great, though a ruthless autocrat, was a huge admirer of Western ideas, science and culture, famously building St Petersburg as a “window on Europe” and travelling that continent thirsty for knowledge to help drag Russia towards modernity.
Putin’s increasingly repressive rule slowly closed that window on the West; the war on Ukraine has slammed it shut. The idea of the Russian leader touring Holland or Greenwich in search of ideas and inspiration, as the Tsar once did, now seems impossible.
Orwell knew his mob very well.
Pretty much says it all.
Hope the effing texans come to their senses at least now. They must know by now how the rethugs have ruined their state ever since dumbya days.
I so love to listen to Pres Obama speak with such clarity and purpose….
West Wing Reports
@WestWingReport
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Grounded: Biden administration has killed former President Trump’s proposed design for AF1. The Kennedy-era design will remain
hey jer44, have you been having trouble posting? just askin’ for a friend! Wishing you anything but rainy weekend….raining nonstop here.
Yes. I have been having trouble posting.
sorry….miss you!! can you describe the problem and get some feedback?
The problem was with images. Not text.
On this day in 1963 Alabama:
JFK after the 1963 Univ of Alabama integration
Early ratings data reveals that at least
20 million people watched the 1/6 Committee hearing.
Just 3 million Americans watched Fox News.”
“The hearings were a summer ratings smash for the networks,
and the number of total viewers is likely to be closer to 30 million
once the numbers are finalized, PBS is included, and streaming is added in.”
“It is very possible that the number of Americans
who watched the hearing will outnumber those who watched Fox News by about 10 to 1.”
Easley: (politicus.usa)
The Voyager Scholarship
THE OBAMA-CHESKY SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
“An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together.
The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, both the President and Brian believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.
This scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them.”
Jump to full eligibility requirements:
(https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/)
Gun laws or gun tax? how about it.
$2,000 for a rapid kill machine. Is it expensive enough though?
OK the white guy kills let’s say 10 Americans
= $200 per life.
But if he only kills 5 Americans
= $400 per life.
Seems like a good deal.
“Congress needs to:
Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines
Strengthen background checks
Enact safe storage laws and red flag laws
Repeal gun manufacturers’ immunity from liability
We can’t fail the American people again.”
—President Biden
Plus imo – make assault weapons Hella expensive.
PBO
My Remarks at the 2022 Copenhagen Democracy Summit
“Today, I spoke at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit in Denmark to discuss the importance of a positive vision for democracy, and the promise of the next generation to chart a better course.”
Transcript: (https://barackobama.medium.com/my-remarks-at-the-2022-copenhagen-democracy-summit-e9740dc78c5a)
Capitol Police Told to Hold Back on Riot Response on Jan. 6,
Report Finds
“Despite being tipped that “Congress itself is the target” on Jan. 6, Capitol Police were ordered not to use their most powerful crowd-control weapons, according to a scathing new watchdog report.”
(https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/13/us/politics/capitol-police-riot-report.html)
Hearing about:
Grassley’s text on Jan 5th saying that he will preside over electoral votes.
So was the plan was for Pence to be removed from proceedings…or you know what.
Also hearing that Trump’s Acting Secretary of Defense, Christopher Miller,
gave orders to the DC National Guard:
No defensive gear, no helmets, no body armor no touching protestors = Stand Down.
MAGA Rocked As Pro-Trump New York Post Editorial Board Says ‘Time to Move On’
—-“The editors that had been so pro-Trump pronounced him unworthy of the office of president.”
“There Are Huge Crowds At March For Our Lives Rallies Across The Nation”
“Donald Trump Jr. Begs People Not To Watch 1/6 Hearings”
(politicus.usa)
Pelosi Statement on Conclusion of Congressional Delegation to Summit of the Americas
JUNE 10, 2022
(https://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/61022-1)
A bit Ominous, but i believe a real possibility to happen
ttps://twitter.com/skepticalbrotha/status/1535754528670240768
New post.
#gutlessgarland could borrow some backbone from the two fearless ladies.