I spent half today in bed and the other half cleaning the house. I never had a chance to so “summer” cleaning since I’ve been back and forth travelling every other week, so I finally just bit the bullet and got to cleaning. So I guess you can call this “fall” cleaning. Let’s see how long I can keep it clean…LOL.
Lamb35, I do hope that your day turned out to be a very good one. Taking the rest first is important. Now that you have accomplished some of the “summer” “fall” cleaning, relax, rest for sure, and enjoy the beauty of the fruits of your labor.
I was down physically with some heavy-duty gut pain yesterday along with some personaly painful thoughts about the ugly games that are being played against out POTUS, and a beautiful, sweet and lovingspirit within our TOD Family gave me some uplifting words to hold dear to my heart.. It gave me so much hope after hearing those words.
We have so much work to do, and so we must keep lifting each other up daily. Today was a better day. I had some business to take care of via phone today, and the young lady and I had a great conversation about why vote for POB. It was wonderful. We must remember that we can be used in such a positive manner no matter where we are in our life. I am moving FORWARD.
I love this beautiful haven which I call my second home.((((((((((((((( I love you all so much))))))))))HZ
Why am I so looking forward to ripping Cheney on MSNBC @WeGotEd tonight? Because now he's politicizing 9/11 with new lies on a sad day.— Jonathan Alter (@jonathanalter) September 11, 2012
@edshow Dick Cheney is a war criminal and worse – he lied to Americans – many of them now dead because unlike him they volunteered & served.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
Well great news for JIm Cramer’s dad, but thousands of other people’s dads, mothers, sisters, daughters, sons, etc don’t have the luxury of having a loved one who’s a TV perszonality.
Thrilled for your father @jimcramer. You did good. Please use your influence to help others who are being oppressed by the bigoted #GOP. TY.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
I like the picture of the kid with the glasses. How come the DNC logo is similar to PBO’s ? and TOD does anyone know how to get the you tube video of how PBO’s logo came into being? It is iconic since it is recognised world wide.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said he was “grateful” to Mitt Romney for saying Russia remained the United States’ “No. 1 geopolitical foe” because the remark actually helped Putin in missile defense negotiations, reports ABC News:
“I’m grateful to him (Romney) for formulating his stance so clearly because he has once again proven the correctness of our approach to missile defense problems,” Putin told reporters, according to the Russian news agency RIA Novosti.
“The most important thing for us is that even if he doesn’t win now, he or a person with similar views may come to power in four years. We must take that into consideration while dealing with security issues for a long perspective,” he said, speaking after a meeting with Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, according to Interfax news agency.
@davidaxelrod 1st #BirtherMitt insults our closest ally & now he enables Communist Pres. Putin. He's not just unqualified, he's dangerous.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
Love you Bob. Hate Putin. But he’s definitely NOT a communist. He’s a despot and a bully but he hates communism with the heat of a thousand suns. He’s all about power and MONEY.
Oh, I know that … the tweet is intended to remind folk that the dude was a more than willing KGB enforcer of what he claims to hate, but 140 characters is a bit limiting at times
… “Former Vice President Dick Cheney took aim at President Obama’s national security record in a late Monday statement.
“If President Obama were participating in his intelligence briefings on a regular basis then perhaps he would understand why people are so offended at his efforts to take sole credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden,” Cheney told the Daily Caller in a statement.
A conservative group reported that Obama did not hold a daily intelligence briefing more than 50 percent of the time — prompting accusations that he is not taking national security seriously. White House press secretary Jay Carney called the report “hilarious” and noted that Obama is briefed every day either by memo or in person.
Cheney went on to say that the military and intelligence community deserve credit for bin Laden’s death.
“Those who deserve the credit are the men and women in our military and intelligence communities who worked for many years to track him down. They are the ones who deserve the thanks of a grateful nation,” Cheney said… “
Cheney pulls stunts like this in an effort to make people forget that 9/11 happened on HIS watch. His comment about PBO not reading daily security briefings is pure deflection of Bush and Co. ignoring the “Bin Laden is determined to strike in the U.S.” memo in 2001. Republicans love to deflect their weaknesses and deficiencies onto their opponents. Nobody is falling for his crap.
How do I get this message to Dick Cheney? Mr. Cheney, you will probably never ever see the inside of the White House again in your life (which I hope is not too long, it is true) so you don’t know what goes on inside it or on AF1 or Camp David, do you? Our President, President Barack Obama probably reads and really heeds intelligence reports, unlike you who chose to ignore them and go on vacation and shoot someone in the face. So please sit down, rest your ailing hearts and shut up because we have work to do to repair the damages you caused. Sincerely, not a fan of yours.
It’s interesting that Cheney and Bush attended THEIR intelligence briefings religiously and DAILY, had ‘the men and women in our military and intelligence communities who worked for many years to track him down.’ and yet THEY were not able to give the men and women credit for locating bin Laden under their watch.
Here’s what the President REALLY said:
Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.
We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.
Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.
And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. I know that it has, at times, frayed. Yet today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.
Keith Olbermann laughing hysterically at JokeScarbrough floating the idea that he might run for Pres in 2016.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA RT @DylanByers Joe Scarborough eying 2016 presidential bid politi.co/QLhaJY— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) September 11, 2012
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) September 11, 2012
No, seriously…ha… HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) September 11, 2012
President of WHAT?……..HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) September 11, 2012
Oh Sweet Jesus. John Edwards has a better chance of being elected President. THIS year. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH…(cont'd)— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) September 11, 2012
HAHA.
Ok I'm done now. I think.— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) September 11, 2012
I love how our brilliant President refuses to walk into Netanyahu’s trap. Bibi has already cozied up to Romney and now he wants to meet with POTUS so he can have a presser and express his disappointment and have Romney jump on the bandwagon. No, PBO isn’t playing.
As someone said earlier, they’re trying to create a distraction for PBO and a distraction from Romney’s dismal performance during the Presidential debates. But like all the other dirty tricks they’ve tried, and plan on trying, this attempt will fail, and backfire. Just like the Eastwood-empty chair routine.
Bibi and Romney had better be careful what they wish for…
It is absolutely horrifying to even think of Mitt Romney on the world stage. He’s like a bull in a china shop. It’s one gaffe after another. I have never seen a campaign so incompetent and devoid of a moral compass. On top of that, they just seem to be making it up as they go along. Anyone watching the performance of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan on the Sunday shows this weekend should be very alarmed. All we get from Mitt Romney is word salads. Soundbites and canned talking points dispensed in no particular order. I watched Paul Ryan talking loud and saying nothing. I was astonished that Norah O’Donnell actually challenged his outlandish claims in real time. I got a headache listening to his doublespeak. Paul Ryan is not qualified to be a vp candidate. He is just an overrated numbers cruncher with a six pack and a devotion to Ayn Rand. OFA has demolished Mitt Romney’s resume. Bain is toxic. His time as governor of MA is an embarrassment. And running the Olympics is not the same as running a country. smdh
HF, this is their stupid effort to create a gaffe on the president’s part that will change the conversation. Remember that was their goal for September? They still don’t know who they’re running against because they’ve been deluded into thinking it’s the imaginary Obama of their dreams. The real president is so many light years smarter than they are, he leaves them in the dust.
First lady Michelle Obama is headed to Virginia to campaign for her husband.
The first stop will be in downtown Richmond, where the First Lady will speak to supporters at 2 p.m. Thursday. Then it’s on to Fredericksburg for a 5 p.m. speech at the University of Mary Washington.
Maybe if Dick Cheney and his underling Shrub had listened to the CIA, a lot of bloodshed could've been avoided. But, hey, war is profit.— Liberal Librarian (@Lib_Librarian) September 12, 2012
yes, we just keep assuming they would have prevented the attacks if they were paying attention. but they benefited from the attacks, both through halliburton, and shrub’s re-election (among many others). i’m not a conspiracy theorist, but i’m also not naive–the neocons were itching for a war, any way they could get it.
Just took a walk down memory lane – September 11, 2011 at TOD…the 10th anniversary and first anniversary after Bin Laden was killed. Very nice, inspiring posts and pics of our PBO, FLOTUS, VP and Dr Biden.
Ah, Hf, I see you are another TODobot who goes crawling around in the attic periodically. Thanks for the reminder that it’s been a while since I went there. Chips keeps me so busy in the present lately.
As far as I am concerned Dick Cheney and John McCain are the lowest form of bitter EVIL old men . Anyone who would say the things they did about the PRESIDENT OF THE USA on 9/11 should be tried for treason.
Agree Kathryn, there’s something so dark and malevolent about Cheney that you can almost smell the sulfur when you see and hear him. He may have got a new ticker, but he’s still heartless SOB. And by the way, no other man his age would ever have been given a new heart–ever. His getting that heart meant that someone younger and with a chance at a productive life lost his or her turn. I find that infuriating.
UPDATE: In an email, OFA spokesman Adam Fetcher confirmed that the Obama campaign is going on the air in Wisconsin and argued that they’ve laid the groundwork to contest the state:
“For the past year and a half, we’ve built an aggressive organization across the state to ensure Wisconsin votes for President Obama in November. Now that the Romney campaign has gone on the air – in addition to its super PAC allies – we are adding broadcast advertising to our campaign efforts in the state. This is another opportunity to have a conversation with the people of Wisconsin about the crystal clear choice in this election between President Obama’s plans to grow the economy from the middle class out and the Romney-Ryan plan to return to the failed top down economic theories that created the economic mess in the first place. We continue to believe that ultimately this contest will be won or lost on the ground – which is why we’ve built an extraordinary grassroots campaign across Wisconsin that will ensure neighbors are talking to neighbors about President Obama’s bold leadership and vision for the future in the closing weeks of this campaign.”
the rethugs never liked robmey, but they’re stuck with him for now. (see below–rlyin is starting to run ads in an attempt to retain his house seat.)
‘ While only five percent of Democrats think that Romney will have the upper hand in the October showdowns, 18% of Republicans say that Obama will have the advantage. ‘
What planet does the 5% of democrats who think Mitt will have upper hand in debate against PBO live on? I think Mitt will have a breakdown during the debates and will exhibit some bizarre/childish behavior. Ann won’t be there to hold his hand and he will be confronted with his many flip flops and he will crack. He doesn’t handle being challenged very well. Did you see the clip of his debate with Teddy Kennedy, I know PBO has.
Eric, brainlessness afflicts Democrats as well as Republicans. What knows what la la land those Dems are living in or how far CNN has to reach to find them.
these are the folks robme and his buddies would represent and promote:
‘ Globalization has concentrated economic power within a group of large companies who are now able to change the world at a scale historically reserved for nations. Just 1,000 businesses are responsible for half of the total market value of the world’s more than 60,000 publicly traded companies. They virtually control the global economy.
This vast concentration of influence should be the starting point for any strategy of institutional change toward a sustainable society. ‘
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‘ Major investors are also a powerful constituency demanding change. Wealth is even more concentrated within asset management than it is among companies. The top 500 fund managers have over $42 trillion in assets under management. The top 10 fund managers account for one-third of this amount; the top 50 for two-thirds. ‘
‘ As indicated by the rumblings, Team Romney is now trying to avoid discussing the possibility of panic. But the sense is unmistakable on the right that the Presidency is slipping away. Indeed, Paul Ryan is starting to run television ads to keep his current House seat. ‘
Wow. RT @EzKool: I asked a Republican, "how can you vote for a liar?" He answered, "Romney's not aware of all his lies." #TrueStory— Beth (@BeeEssBee) September 12, 2012
gobrooklyn, when your heart is rule by hate, you can excuse anything. It’s clear these people support Romney not because they trust or believe in him, but because they hate President Obama.
First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a beautiful speech at the Democratic National Convention this week, which was very well received. There were a few phrases in particular, though, that seemed to strike a chord.
Referencing her and President Obama’s families, she said, almost in passing, “We learned about honesty and integrity — that the truth matters, that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules, and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.”
Those three words — “the truth matters” — drew a hearty response. In context, the First Lady wasn’t going after anyone in particular, and she didn’t accuse anyone, even indirectly, of dishonesty. But I suspect people applauded not just because it’s worthwhile maxim, but because this year, it seems clear there are some who believe the truth doesn’t matter.
Consider, for example, the 33rd installment of my weekly series, chronicling Mitt’s mendacity. This week’s list is considerably shorter than usual because Mitt Romney spent several days out of the public eye, preparing for next month’s debates. It does not include the media availability he did this morning (I haven’t seen the transcript yet).
Oh, well, that makes them all right then. It’s even worse if he isn’t aware of his lies because that makes him an oblivious and very lazy twit as well as a liar. Sure why not vote for him.
Yo .@MittRomney evidently insulting our closest ally & enabling Putin isn't enough harm so now ya gonna poutrage with Bibi cc: @davidaxelrod— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
why the story of vladimir putin using mittbot’s words to mock america, and as a bargaining chip in nuclear negotiations, is not the biggest story of this election is unconscionable to me. the mittbott is such a disaster that he’s harming and potentially endangering america just as a freaking candidate!!! my god. he becomes a laughing stock to an entire country at the olympics in london and now this?!?!
should at least be a big enough story so that george will, cokie roberts, and david gregory can make excuses for this absolute buffoon. unbelievable!
@JohnKerry 1st #BirtherMitt insults our closest ally & now he enables Communist Pres. Putin. He's not just unqualified, he's dangerous.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
At 9 pm EDT on Rachel tonight (Michael Lewis, Kurt Eichenwald):
Tuesday 9/11 on #Maddow: Michael Lewis, Vanity Fair; Kurt Eichenwald, author, “500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars”— (@MaddowGuestList) September 11, 2012
Michael Lewis’ VF article now online, “Obama’s Way”:
where’s the rest of it? that’s not the full article. i got to the bottom and was like: “what the fuck?!!!” I was left hanging. I’m gonna search for the full article.
Remember when UpChuck Tweeted this on July 31? At that time, he was probably confident that Romney would do well in Aug.
Romney bio spot a reminder that August is important month; He can't afford to lose it; he SHOULD own August. nbcnews.to/Mh2MNV— Chuck Todd (@chucktodd) July 31, 2012
Hmm.. well, how’s that working out for ya, Toddie?
I wish we could make as a regular feature around here these pundit prophecies that turn out to be dead wrong over and over and over again. Thanks to everyone for digging up these beauties.
WASHINGTON (AP) – Obama administration approves 1st group of immigrants to avoid deportation. (via @mkraju)— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) September 12, 2012
Good day my peoples. When you get a moment, check out Chris Nelson’s new video for President Obama. Feel free to “Like” the video: http://youtu.be/SC99qMaugJ0, and make your comments known. Also, if you have not done it already, please make
sure you go out, get registered and vote, because it counts in this election, not just for President, but for federal and state congress as well as district judges and any other higher local and federal offices that are up for election. Make sure your voice is heard. See you all at the poles, on November 6 2012.
Obama has 6 point lead over Romney. Romney’s so depressed, last nite he sat on his couch and bought the Häagen-Dazs corporation. #fallonmono— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) September 11, 2012
Lewis (Vanity Fair) on Maddow re: PBO: (spoken w/ admiration) “He’s a different kinda Cat.” Lots of interesting tidbits, sure wished Rachel had just let the guy go for it.
Oh wow! Did anyone else get goose bumps listening to Michael Lewis talking about the awesomeness of PBO and the workings of his beautiful mind? What a mighty fine and brilliant President we have. By the way this was on Rachel. Can’t wait to read the article in Vanity Fair.
Romney who?? Hell no!!
he did speak in awe of the President but if you wanted to know how PBO makes decisions….i still could not tell how he does…but it was very clear..that he was really impressed
Hey Prettyfoot. I mentioned on an earlier post. I’m officially a Field Organizer for Organizing for America. I’ll find out my area tomorrow. I won’t be here much til Nov 7. I wanted to let you know. Keep up the great work, we need to make even MORE CALLS, get more volunteers, and knock on more doors. but as you know, MOST OF ALL,
UNTIL THE DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 9, 2012, UNTIL THE LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE, WE MUST REGISTER AS MANY VOTERS AS WE CAN!!!
I am soooo happy for youuuuuu….Congratsssssssss……and i know about the Urgency of NOW…..
i cannot make it into the office as much as i would like/so i will use the call tool…the PA State Supreme Court is to take up the issue of the PA Voter ID law tomorrow…with the eyes of the country on PA we will see if they will ROB citizens of their vote and try to STEAL this election….
Prettyfoot, THANKS so much. Send prayers, good vibes and all good thoughts my way!!
The VOTER ID hearing before the Pennsylvanis Supreme Court is tomorrow Sept 13 in Philadelphia, PA.
Brief Filed in Voter ID Appeal; Oral Argument Scheduled for Sept. 13
(8/30/12) Today the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Arnold & Porter, Advancement Project, and the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia (PILCOP) filed a brief urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reverse the Commonwealth Court’s refusal to block the voter ID law for the upcoming election.
Oral argument before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, Philadelphia, Room 456. The room seats 174. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. PCN-TV will be airing the argument live.
The NAACP along with other groups will be holding a rally to protest the unjust PA VOTER ID law…i sent you an invite via face book….In Dr Kings …Letter from a Birmingham Jail…he was criticized by his fellow ministers for disobeying the Jim Crow laws…he told them that he had an obligation to fight against UNJUST laws…
The PA VOTER ID law is an UNJUST law and we must fight against it….
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Wednesday Sep. 12, 2012
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10:45 AM
Obama receives the presidential daily briefing.
12:30 PM
Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event at Wright State University.
1:15 PM
Obama departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews.
1:30 PM
Obama departs Joint Base Andrews en route Las Vegas, Nev.
6:00 PM
Obama arrives in Las Vegas, Nev.
7:00 PM
Biden and Jill Biden host a reception with Jewish community leaders at the Naval Observatory.
8:25 PM
Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at the Cashman Center.
9:40 PM
Obama departs Las Vegas, Nev. en route Aurora, Colo.
11:10 PM
Obama arrives in Aurora, Colo.
Thrilled for your father @jimcramer. You did good. Please use your influence to help others who are being oppressed by the bigoted #GOP. TY.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
Now that Jim Cramer’s dad can vote, I don’t think he’s interested in this issue anymore. His tweet was praising the Pennsylvania DOT, and didn’t spare a single word for the unfairness of the system or the plight of the millions being disenfranchised. Typical GOP disregard for the dismantling of a basic and fundamental American right, if it doesn’t impact them personally.
I’ve seen it before, but I’m re-watching tonight. I’m so impressed by all the care and genius that has gone into the rebuilding, from the architects to the curators to the iron workers. It’s truly the best of humanity. I hope the families find some measure of comfort and healing when they visit. Sigh.
I just HAD TO POST this twitter conversation in my timeline. I nearly choked upon reading that Jennifer Rubin, an even bigger delusional hack than Mark Halperin and Peggy Noonan combined, is going TO DO THE MATH! Yes, Jennifer, we can’t wait for the “math”.
Greg Sargent :Voters taking far more nuanced view of economy/Obama presidency than Romney camp wants,
ByronYork :Key to Obama victory in your analysis is hope voters have ‘downgraded their expectations’ about pres performance on econ, no?
Greg Sargent :if Romney loses (he very well may win) I think it will be b/c they developed too simplistic view of how voters see economy/Obama
ByronYork: Bottom line: If voters lower their standards, Obama wins. If they don’t, Romney wins. Right?
Greg Sargent :You assume voters automatically decide Romney has the answers to their problems. Why this assumption? (serious question)
Jennifer Rubin (Psycho Romney Flack): key is % of people who think Obama policies are wrong, it is not just a matter of time .. More later
Greg Sargent :the vast majority of those voters already in Romney camp. the key is what is motivating the tiny group of true undecideds
Jennifer Rubin: I will do a post with the math – it explains content of Obama DNC speech as well
Greg Sargent : two other numbers: 63% say Romney hasn’t detailed plans and 57% say economy wouldn’t be better today if Romney had been prez
Hi TOD & Chips. Well, I lurked, & then went out & bashed me a Cheney….feeling better now. Dudette, those Keith (HA HA) tweets are a riot. I have nothing but positive vibes on this election. The “Shut down the party, get new people” by the radio hack Laura was delicious. They are melting. Good nite all.
A little OT, it appears that this Virgil Goode is a Ralph Nader, Jr. He says that he will take votes away from PBO and Romney, and his campaign is a grassroots campaign unlike PBO and Romney. What is he smoking?
The stupidity of the Republicans: they keep assuming that Voters will turn to them cuz of slowed economic growth. Do they even consider the fact the same voters might develop that logic FURTHER and also ask WHICH party’s actions led to the recession? As Pres. Obama says GOP count on selective amnesia.
You cannot decode for people where their thinking should start and end. If you want people to determine causality for their current non-optimal situation, they are going to trace said causes to their logical root. Very simple.
Yet wingnuts want voters to weave a drunkard’s path to the polling booth to vote for them?
from paul krugman, who describes robmey’s plans another strong word, like ‘lie’–’fraud’:
‘ Hmm. So even on the right, people are complaining that Romney isn’t providing enough details about his plans. And I’ve spoken to journalists who are sure that Romney will be forced to say more before Election Day.
No he won’t. He might lose for lack of detail, but no detail will be provided, for a very simple reason: his proposals don’t add up.
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Another way of saying this, of course, is that his alleged budget plan is actually a fraud. ‘
We noted recently that the latest PPP poll of New Hampshire showed libertarian candidate Gary Johnson taking 7 percent of the vote, and the new numbers from the Democratic polling firm out of Arizona show something similar.
In Arizona, Johnson gets 9 percent of the vote, compared with 45 percent for Mitt Romney and 41 percent for President Obama. Another 6 percent are undecided. In a straight head-to-head, the state is less in play than Democrats had hoped, with Romney getting 50 percent to Obama’s 43 percent.
But, PPP pollsters note:
One thing that could make the race more competitive in Arizona, perhaps more so than other states, is Gary Johnson’s presence on the ballot as the Libertarian candidate. He pulls 9% in Arizona and he takes a lot more support away from Romney than he does Obama, narrowing Romney’s lead in the state to 45-41. History suggests it’s quite unlikely Johnson would really pull 9% in the end but it shows how many voters are unhappy with their main choices in this race.
That last point can’t be ignored — in a close race in which voters are not in love with either of the main candidates, what if a number of people decide to go for Door No. 3?
i read recently that johnson is pushing to get his name on the ballot in all 50 states. we think of him as running to the right of robmey, and therefore pulling votes from the rethugs, but i lived in new mexico when he was governor, and his appeal is more general. he’s an avid outdoorsman, and he’s pro marijuana legalization. so he appeals to some young voters, who might otherwise see pbo as their candidate. except are folks who are out camping and smoking pot really going to vote?
Brutal==>@rkref If the right thinks any perceived slight of Bibi is anti-Israel, then any slight of President Obama anti-American, right?— Black Chuck Todd (@BlackChuckTodd) September 12, 2012
again and again i see this story developing: rethugs have given up on robme. it’s the ‘every man for himself’ attitude, and how it must sting!
‘ Republican leaders had all kinds of things to talk about in their first day back on Capitol Hill from their month-long recess.
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But there was one thing House Republican leaders did not mention in their statements to the cameras after Tuesday morning’s caucus: Mitt Romney.
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The estrangement seen in the past few days is part of a broader dynamic in which the Republican Party seems to be readying itself to cut and run from its nominee. ‘
@davidaxelrod @stefcutter Interesting that Party of NO (John Birchers) Congress Critters returned from holiday & said ZIP about their #Mitt.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
@DWStweets @OfficialCBC Interesting that Party of NO (John Birchers) Congress Critters returned from holiday & said ZIP about their #Mitt.— Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) September 12, 2012
Check my TL and you’ll see many folk have been duly notified
He’s disgusting and pure scum. He and Reince are getting blasted on twitter.
On 9/11 @MittRomney used the tragic death of an American killed in Libya to launch a disgusting political attack against Pres. Obama. #Scum— (@utaustinliberal) September 12, 2012
An American is dead & what does @MittRomney do? Not send condolences to the family but launch a political attack against Pres. Obama. #Scum— (@utaustinliberal) September 12, 2012
An American is dead and what do you do? Show the world you're scum. RT @Reince Obama sympathizes with attackers in Egypt. Sad and pathetic.— (@utaustinliberal) September 12, 2012
I haven’t been commenting for a while. If I do I realise I’d only get swallowed up with all the other comments. But I do love reading the comments and I have such admiration for you guys. I believe in my heart that President Obama will get re-elected because of people like you who do such hard work for him.
I came accross this CBS interview today and I’m not sure if you saw it but here it is:
a whole list of fun facts, with links, about renewable energy:
‘ Today’s sustainability indicator, 1,079, is the number of jobs created by the average U.S. wind farm. The industry currently employs 75,000 U.S. workers. ‘
you are right, they’ll try to wring some sound bites out of this. still, pbo can make lemonade with his deft hand. it actually reminds voters that he has experience and relationships that help to calm these flare-ups.
“I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi,” Romney said in the statement. “It’s disgraceful that the Obama Administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”
Of course PBO did not apologize. There was an apology condemning the disgusting movie, but that was before the attacks. But this is the kind of fact that Mitt distorts with glee.
Look down thread. CBS and NBC already reporting this as a fight between PBO and That Ass. No mention of the details leading up to the attacks, just Willard’s stupid comments about the whole mess and Team O’s response. On the comments section of CBS, there was only one comment and boy was it gleeful. Looks like Willard has finally found a shiny object he likes. Josh Marshall on TPM is calling That Ass out. Basically said Willard jumped the gun and showed his true colors by being this opportunistic and that Pubic Hair (rnc chairman) is doubling down on Willard’s lie. Asses.
‘ Last month, the National Republican Senatorial Committee canceled advertising in New Mexico for U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson — who consistently has trailed Democrat Martin Heinrich in the polls — to shift that money to other Senate races. ‘
So it looks like NBC and CBS aren’t doing their jobs in reporting on the whole Lybia and Egypt problems. Instead of calling Willard and Pubus out on their lies, NBC and CBS have managed to shove the truth out of their reporting and instead embellish the story and turn it into a he said, she said bullshit fit and adding Sarah Palin’s comments on Facebook to enliven the debate. Wtf? Seriously. This is such bullshit. I looked at the comment section of the CBS article and there was one comment:
“yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!!”
Pretty much tell you all you need to know about the reptards’ state of mind.
sarah palin? now they’re just name dropping, with no attempt at responsible involvement. see if they don’t make it worse–which would play right into their plans.
what’s the chance jones and his buddy bacile are being encouraged and funded by the rethug machine?
‘ U.S. pastor Terry Jones, who had inflamed anger in the Muslim world in 2010 with plans to burn the Koran, said he had promoted “Innocence of Muslims”, which U.S. media said was produced by an Israeli-American property developer; but clips of another film called “Mohammad, Prophet of Muslims”, had been circulating for weeks before the protest.
That film portrayed Mohammad as a fool, a philanderer and a religious fake. In one clip posted on YouTube Mohammad was shown in a sexual act with a woman.
Jones, a pastor in Florida whose latest stunt fell on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, triggered riots in Afghanistan in 2010 with his threat to burn the Koran. ‘
‘ An Israeli filmmaker based in California went into hiding Tuesday after his movie attacking Islam’s prophet Muhammad sparked angry assaults by ultra-conservative Muslims on U.S. missions in Egypt and Libya, where one American was killed.
Speaking by phone from an undisclosed location, writer and director Sam Bacile remained defiant, saying Islam is a cancer and that the 56-year-old intended his film to be a provocative political statement condemning the religion. ‘
Have known Ambassador Stevens for many years and he has been a great friend to #Libya. Instrumental in getting Obama to move in our support— Alaeddin Muntasser (@misrati_free) September 12, 2012
All I can say about Chris is that he is the first diplomat I met who I felt was genuine and down to earth.I will miss him greatly— Alaeddin Muntasser (@misrati_free) September 12, 2012
Mitt Romney and his team are the scum of the earth. Before the attacks took place, the State Dept. released a statement condemning the movie. At no point did Pres. Obama ever apologize on behalf of the protesters before and after the attacks had taken place but what does Mitt Romney do? His campaign releases a disgusting statement politically attacking Pres. Obama on 9/11. They sent this crass statement to the media and requested the statement be embargoed until 12:01AM on 9/12.
“I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi,” Romney said in the statement. “It’s disgraceful that the Obama Administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”
They then requested the media release the statement on 9/11 and the Obama campaign replied back at like 12:01AM. For a presidential candidate to use the death of an American ambassador killed in a violent attack to launch a crude, vile attack on Pres. Obama on 9/11 says a lot about that person as a human being. Mitt Romney has no character and no moral values. This is beyond the pale.
To use the death of an American ambassador to Libya to launch a political attack on 9/11 against Pres. Obama says a lot about @MittRomney.— (@utaustinliberal) September 12, 2012
Before the attacks took place, the State Dept. released a statement condemning the movie. @MittRomney decided to attack Pres. Obama. #Scum— (@utaustinliberal) September 12, 2012
They are goon for the Military Vote in Virginia, tough talk, is what the White independent Men Like.
It’s disgusting, but it’s all about winning Votes.
So, the American Embassy was attacked in Libya and The US Ambassador was Killed.
And in Egypt, our Embassy was attacked.
You know what, is this how they reward us, for helping them? Fuck them!
You Know, DSS and The Maribes ate directly responsible for the lives of the Ambassador and their Family.
I have a hard time believing, that they got to Hom and killed Him. The US Marines would have fought back. I know this.
Something else to the story? This cannot be all to the story.
And Robney is a Jerk!
Pres. Obama has released a statement on the death of the ambassador and the violent attacks.
I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America’s commitment to freedom, justice, and partnership with nations and people around the globe, and stand in stark contrast to those who callously took their lives.
I have directed my Administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our personnel in Libya, and to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe. While the United States rejects efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, we must all unequivocally oppose the kind of senseless violence that took the lives of these public servants.
On a personal note, Chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States. Throughout the Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at our mission in Benghazi. As Ambassador in Tripoli, he has supported Libya’s transition to democracy. His legacy will endure wherever human beings reach for liberty and justice. I am profoundly grateful for his service to my Administration, and deeply saddened by this loss.
The brave Americans we lost represent the extraordinary service and sacrifices that our civilians make every day around the globe. As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.
@chucktodd @todayshow It was Mitt Romney who decided to launch a crass political attack against Pres. Obama on 9/11. Get your facts right.— (@utaustinliberal) September 12, 2012
Enter the Tea Party, who will freak out about The Muslins here. I keep thinking this was the October surprise, but because Robney was falling way behind, they used this now.
Of course, like The President says, Terry Jones is wrong and so are the Muslim Extremists.
Cool
Thanks for the wonderful photos, Ms Chips, and congrats on First Proud!
Thanks
Hi Proud! Congrats again!
Scout!!
I know riiiiiight? I LOVE that she’s an official member of Obama 2012. Her pictures are breathtakingly stunning.
Gorgeous photos!!
did i make it this time
hahahahaha…dangggggg
Missed it by this much, pf!
Evening guys.
I spent half today in bed and the other half cleaning the house. I never had a chance to so “summer” cleaning since I’ve been back and forth travelling every other week, so I finally just bit the bullet and got to cleaning. So I guess you can call this “fall” cleaning. Let’s see how long I can keep it clean…LOL.
Hope everyone had a nice day today.
Lamb35, I do hope that your day turned out to be a very good one. Taking the rest first is important. Now that you have accomplished some of the “summer” “fall” cleaning, relax, rest for sure, and enjoy the beauty of the fruits of your labor.
I was down physically with some heavy-duty gut pain yesterday along with some personaly painful thoughts about the ugly games that are being played against out POTUS, and a beautiful, sweet and lovingspirit within our TOD Family gave me some uplifting words to hold dear to my heart.. It gave me so much hope after hearing those words.
We have so much work to do, and so we must keep lifting each other up daily. Today was a better day. I had some business to take care of via phone today, and the young lady and I had a great conversation about why vote for POB. It was wonderful. We must remember that we can be used in such a positive manner no matter where we are in our life. I am moving FORWARD.
I love this beautiful haven which I call my second home.((((((((((((((( I love you all so much))))))))))HZ
Sorry to hear about the pain, HZ. I hope you feel better very soon. &♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ hearts;
{{{{{{{{HZ}}}}}}}}
Well, well, well… looks who’s getting feisty!
Yes he did, he did. We have to prove it somehow. It must come out. He lied. He is the embodiment of evil.
Yah Proud! Where’s everyone??
Voter ID Problem Solved For Jim Cramer’s Dad
Well great news for JIm Cramer’s dad, but thousands of other people’s dads, mothers, sisters, daughters, sons, etc don’t have the luxury of having a loved one who’s a TV perszonality.
I like the picture of the kid with the glasses. How come the DNC logo is similar to PBO’s ? and TOD does anyone know how to get the you tube video of how PBO’s logo came into being? It is iconic since it is recognised world wide.
gb, you ROCK!!!
Thanks Go Brooklyn
Anytime.
I really enjoyed seeing that. You could tell the developer was really excited about the project too.
I will always love this logo. And I still insist Romney tried to copy it.
And here’s an article about the DNC logo:
http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/09/how-one-hard-to-spot-visual-detail-could-help-shape-voter-perceptions/262070/
Thanks Meta
Putin ‘Grateful’ To Romney
Love you Bob. Hate Putin. But he’s definitely NOT a communist. He’s a despot and a bully but he hates communism with the heat of a thousand suns. He’s all about power and MONEY.
Oh, I know that … the tweet is intended to remind folk that the dude was a more than willing KGB enforcer of what he claims to hate, but 140 characters is a bit limiting at times
“but 140 characters is a bit limiting at times”….. Bobfr…. You are a hoot!
So, I must’ve missed it. What did Darth Cheney say today? I would Google it, but really, he’s not worth even that minimal effort.
NeoCon Puppet Boy/Stenographer Byron Tau writes
… “Former Vice President Dick Cheney took aim at President Obama’s national security record in a late Monday statement.
“If President Obama were participating in his intelligence briefings on a regular basis then perhaps he would understand why people are so offended at his efforts to take sole credit for the killing of Osama bin Laden,” Cheney told the Daily Caller in a statement.
A conservative group reported that Obama did not hold a daily intelligence briefing more than 50 percent of the time — prompting accusations that he is not taking national security seriously. White House press secretary Jay Carney called the report “hilarious” and noted that Obama is briefed every day either by memo or in person.
Cheney went on to say that the military and intelligence community deserve credit for bin Laden’s death.
“Those who deserve the credit are the men and women in our military and intelligence communities who worked for many years to track him down. They are the ones who deserve the thanks of a grateful nation,” Cheney said… “
So, when his new heart gives out, hopefully he’ll die before being able to get a replacement. Yeah, said that, don’t care.
No comment Liberal Librarian.
Cheney pulls stunts like this in an effort to make people forget that 9/11 happened on HIS watch. His comment about PBO not reading daily security briefings is pure deflection of Bush and Co. ignoring the “Bin Laden is determined to strike in the U.S.” memo in 2001. Republicans love to deflect their weaknesses and deficiencies onto their opponents. Nobody is falling for his crap.
I don’t think it is necessarily bad to wish evil out of your life. Enough said.
How do I get this message to Dick Cheney? Mr. Cheney, you will probably never ever see the inside of the White House again in your life (which I hope is not too long, it is true) so you don’t know what goes on inside it or on AF1 or Camp David, do you? Our President, President Barack Obama probably reads and really heeds intelligence reports, unlike you who chose to ignore them and go on vacation and shoot someone in the face. So please sit down, rest your ailing hearts and shut up because we have work to do to repair the damages you caused. Sincerely, not a fan of yours.
It’s interesting that Cheney and Bush attended THEIR intelligence briefings religiously and DAILY, had ‘the men and women in our military and intelligence communities who worked for many years to track him down.’ and yet THEY were not able to give the men and women credit for locating bin Laden under their watch.
This is the man who scheduled a meeting regarding Bin Ladin on 9/12…….he has the nerve to critize THIS president?
Grotesque lying shell of a roach.
Perfect, meta!
Here’s what the President REALLY said:
Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome. The American people do not see their work, nor know their names. But tonight, they feel the satisfaction of their work and the result of their pursuit of justice.
We give thanks for the men who carried out this operation, for they exemplify the professionalism, patriotism, and unparalleled courage of those who serve our country. And they are part of a generation that has borne the heaviest share of the burden since that September day.
Finally, let me say to the families who lost loved ones on 9/11 that we have never forgotten your loss, nor wavered in our commitment to see that we do whatever it takes to prevent another attack on our shores.
And tonight, let us think back to the sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. I know that it has, at times, frayed. Yet today’s achievement is a testament to the greatness of our country and the determination of the American people.
Keith Olbermann laughing hysterically at JokeScarbrough floating the idea that he might run for Pres in 2016.
I’m with you Keith!!
Jonathan Altar and Ed Schultz are my heroes tonight…..they didn’t play any games and layed it out there…..
I love how our brilliant President refuses to walk into Netanyahu’s trap. Bibi has already cozied up to Romney and now he wants to meet with POTUS so he can have a presser and express his disappointment and have Romney jump on the bandwagon. No, PBO isn’t playing.
As someone said earlier, they’re trying to create a distraction for PBO and a distraction from Romney’s dismal performance during the Presidential debates. But like all the other dirty tricks they’ve tried, and plan on trying, this attempt will fail, and backfire. Just like the Eastwood-empty chair routine.
Bibi and Romney had better be careful what they wish for…
Bibi’s agenda is thick and Romney is being played like a fiddle. He’s too stupid for words.
It is absolutely horrifying to even think of Mitt Romney on the world stage. He’s like a bull in a china shop. It’s one gaffe after another. I have never seen a campaign so incompetent and devoid of a moral compass. On top of that, they just seem to be making it up as they go along. Anyone watching the performance of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan on the Sunday shows this weekend should be very alarmed. All we get from Mitt Romney is word salads. Soundbites and canned talking points dispensed in no particular order. I watched Paul Ryan talking loud and saying nothing. I was astonished that Norah O’Donnell actually challenged his outlandish claims in real time. I got a headache listening to his doublespeak. Paul Ryan is not qualified to be a vp candidate. He is just an overrated numbers cruncher with a six pack and a devotion to Ayn Rand. OFA has demolished Mitt Romney’s resume. Bain is toxic. His time as governor of MA is an embarrassment. And running the Olympics is not the same as running a country. smdh
But remember, Ryan did not put any numbers in his budget, I now believe that “numbers cruncher” is a misnomer.xz
HF, this is their stupid effort to create a gaffe on the president’s part that will change the conversation. Remember that was their goal for September? They still don’t know who they’re running against because they’ve been deluded into thinking it’s the imaginary Obama of their dreams. The real president is so many light years smarter than they are, he leaves them in the dust.
FLOTUS will be in Virginia Thursday, do anyone have any info on the visit?
Here you go Anniebella:
First lady Michelle Obama is headed to Virginia to campaign for her husband.
The first stop will be in downtown Richmond, where the First Lady will speak to supporters at 2 p.m. Thursday. Then it’s on to Fredericksburg for a 5 p.m. speech at the University of Mary Washington.
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2012/09/michelle-obama-to-visit-virginia–79759.html
Thanks alot Chipsticks. If I could I would be right there at both events to see FLOTUS.
And the episode of her on Dr. Oz Show airs tomorrow.
yes, we just keep assuming they would have prevented the attacks if they were paying attention. but they benefited from the attacks, both through halliburton, and shrub’s re-election (among many others). i’m not a conspiracy theorist, but i’m also not naive–the neocons were itching for a war, any way they could get it.
Just took a walk down memory lane – September 11, 2011 at TOD…the 10th anniversary and first anniversary after Bin Laden was killed. Very nice, inspiring posts and pics of our PBO, FLOTUS, VP and Dr Biden.
http://theobamadiary.com/2011/09/11/
Ah, Hf, I see you are another TODobot who goes crawling around in the attic periodically.
Thanks for the reminder that it’s been a while since I went there. Chips keeps me so busy in the present lately.
Thanks Hope – I was looking for this earlier.
As far as I am concerned Dick Cheney and John McCain are the lowest form of bitter EVIL old men . Anyone who would say the things they did about the PRESIDENT OF THE USA on 9/11 should be tried for treason.
YES!
Agree Kathryn, there’s something so dark and malevolent about Cheney that you can almost smell the sulfur when you see and hear him. He may have got a new ticker, but he’s still heartless SOB. And by the way, no other man his age would ever have been given a new heart–ever. His getting that heart meant that someone younger and with a chance at a productive life lost his or her turn. I find that infuriating.
UPDATE: In an email, OFA spokesman Adam Fetcher confirmed that the Obama campaign is going on the air in Wisconsin and argued that they’ve laid the groundwork to contest the state:
“For the past year and a half, we’ve built an aggressive organization across the state to ensure Wisconsin votes for President Obama in November. Now that the Romney campaign has gone on the air – in addition to its super PAC allies – we are adding broadcast advertising to our campaign efforts in the state. This is another opportunity to have a conversation with the people of Wisconsin about the crystal clear choice in this election between President Obama’s plans to grow the economy from the middle class out and the Romney-Ryan plan to return to the failed top down economic theories that created the economic mess in the first place. We continue to believe that ultimately this contest will be won or lost on the ground – which is why we’ve built an extraordinary grassroots campaign across Wisconsin that will ensure neighbors are talking to neighbors about President Obama’s bold leadership and vision for the future in the closing weeks of this campaign.”
Pre-conceived notion on the debates-
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/09/11/cnn-poll-who-will-win-the-presidential-debates/
So much for what Robney Camp thinks.
the rethugs never liked robmey, but they’re stuck with him for now. (see below–rlyin is starting to run ads in an attempt to retain his house seat.)
‘ While only five percent of Democrats think that Romney will have the upper hand in the October showdowns, 18% of Republicans say that Obama will have the advantage. ‘
What planet does the 5% of democrats who think Mitt will have upper hand in debate against PBO live on? I think Mitt will have a breakdown during the debates and will exhibit some bizarre/childish behavior. Ann won’t be there to hold his hand and he will be confronted with his many flip flops and he will crack. He doesn’t handle being challenged very well. Did you see the clip of his debate with Teddy Kennedy, I know PBO has.
As long as he’s able to stand upright without drooling, the “liberal” media will declare him the winner. Just watch.
I hope he wets himself.
It won’t matter what CNN says, it will matter what people watching think.
Eric, brainlessness afflicts Democrats as well as Republicans. What knows what la la land those Dems are living in or how far CNN has to reach to find them.
these are the folks robme and his buddies would represent and promote:
‘ Globalization has concentrated economic power within a group of large companies who are now able to change the world at a scale historically reserved for nations. Just 1,000 businesses are responsible for half of the total market value of the world’s more than 60,000 publicly traded companies. They virtually control the global economy.
This vast concentration of influence should be the starting point for any strategy of institutional change toward a sustainable society. ‘
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‘ Major investors are also a powerful constituency demanding change. Wealth is even more concentrated within asset management than it is among companies. The top 500 fund managers have over $42 trillion in assets under management. The top 10 fund managers account for one-third of this amount; the top 50 for two-thirds. ‘
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-11/top-1-000-companies-wield-power-reserved-for-nations.html
not rumblings, music !
‘ As indicated by the rumblings, Team Romney is now trying to avoid discussing the possibility of panic. But the sense is unmistakable on the right that the Presidency is slipping away. Indeed, Paul Ryan is starting to run television ads to keep his current House seat. ‘
http://election.princeton.edu/2012/09/11/thank-you-t-roberts/
Does anybody know what chance Ryan’s opponent has in that district? Do the Dems have a chance?
Ed Show has little Travis and his Mom on now (baby in the video http://theobamadiary.com/2012/09/11/affordable-care-act-hope-delivered-for-usw-families/)
Travis just started first grade. Turns 8 in December.
oh, i see. he’s an idiot, so they can vote for him.
Translation: I gotta get that Black man out of the White House.
gobrooklyn, when your heart is rule by hate, you can excuse anything. It’s clear these people support Romney not because they trust or believe in him, but because they hate President Obama.
“THE TRUTH MATTERS”
Chronicling Mitt’s Mendacity, Vol. XXXIII
By Steve Benen
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First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a beautiful speech at the Democratic National Convention this week, which was very well received. There were a few phrases in particular, though, that seemed to strike a chord.
Referencing her and President Obama’s families, she said, almost in passing, “We learned about honesty and integrity — that the truth matters, that you don’t take shortcuts or play by your own set of rules, and success doesn’t count unless you earn it fair and square.”
Those three words — “the truth matters” — drew a hearty response. In context, the First Lady wasn’t going after anyone in particular, and she didn’t accuse anyone, even indirectly, of dishonesty. But I suspect people applauded not just because it’s worthwhile maxim, but because this year, it seems clear there are some who believe the truth doesn’t matter.
Consider, for example, the 33rd installment of my weekly series, chronicling Mitt’s mendacity. This week’s list is considerably shorter than usual because Mitt Romney spent several days out of the public eye, preparing for next month’s debates. It does not include the media availability he did this morning (I haven’t seen the transcript yet).
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http://maddowblog.msnbc.com/_news/2012/09/07/13731433-chronicling-mitts-mendacity-vol-xxxiii?lite
Shocking what Cognitive Dissonance does to people.
Oh, well, that makes them all right then. It’s even worse if he isn’t aware of his lies because that makes him an oblivious and very lazy twit as well as a liar. Sure why not vote for him.
LOL! Just discovered this! Is there nothing this woman can’t do?
I love the Golden Girl, Betty White. She is one in a million.
Any remaining question about @AnnDRomney are now answered, forever ….
Anne’s way of trying to humanize Romney.
meta, don’t make me laugh. Humanize Mitt or Ann Romney is not possible. Tell Ann she can humanize Mitt by releasing Mitt’s tax returns.
why the story of vladimir putin using mittbot’s words to mock america, and as a bargaining chip in nuclear negotiations, is not the biggest story of this election is unconscionable to me. the mittbott is such a disaster that he’s harming and potentially endangering america just as a freaking candidate!!! my god. he becomes a laughing stock to an entire country at the olympics in london and now this?!?!
should at least be a big enough story so that george will, cokie roberts, and david gregory can make excuses for this absolute buffoon. unbelievable!
Doing what I can …
At 9 pm EDT on Rachel tonight (Michael Lewis, Kurt Eichenwald):
Michael Lewis’ VF article now online, “Obama’s Way”:
where’s the rest of it? that’s not the full article. i got to the bottom and was like: “what the fuck?!!!” I was left hanging. I’m gonna search for the full article.
I am watching Snow White on pay per view.
Interesting version!
I did like that movie – I may watch it again this weekend.
Watch this again… this woman kicks ASS!!
Best. Convention. Ever. So glad we can watch parts of it again. What a magnificent experience. USA USA USA USA USA
Gov. Granholm was totally fired up and reedy to go! Thanks Dudette for posting this again.
Remember when UpChuck Tweeted this on July 31? At that time, he was probably confident that Romney would do well in Aug.
Hmm.. well, how’s that working out for ya, Toddie?
I wish we could make as a regular feature around here these pundit prophecies that turn out to be dead wrong over and over and over again. Thanks to everyone for digging up these beauties.
Totally second your idea, Tien! I love TOD’s twitter warriors! They are all taking the battle to the corporate media pundits.
here’s the full profile by Michael Lewis
http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2012/10/michael-lewis-profile-barack-obama
THANK YOU!
Thanks lisa! This is one to keep
Good day my peoples. When you get a moment, check out Chris Nelson’s new video for President Obama. Feel free to “Like” the video: http://youtu.be/SC99qMaugJ0, and make your comments known. Also, if you have not done it already, please make
sure you go out, get registered and vote, because it counts in this election, not just for President, but for federal and state congress as well as district judges and any other higher local and federal offices that are up for election. Make sure your voice is heard. See you all at the poles, on November 6 2012.
…..and then promptly fired all the ice-cream makers while taking his fee for “making the hard decisions.”
(but not really)
hilarious!
Lewis (Vanity Fair) on Maddow re: PBO: (spoken w/ admiration) “He’s a different kinda Cat.” Lots of interesting tidbits, sure wished Rachel had just let the guy go for it.
he spoke a bit…but i could not tell you what he said…
Oh wow! Did anyone else get goose bumps listening to Michael Lewis talking about the awesomeness of PBO and the workings of his beautiful mind? What a mighty fine and brilliant President we have. By the way this was on Rachel. Can’t wait to read the article in Vanity Fair.
Romney who?? Hell no!!
he did speak in awe of the President but if you wanted to know how PBO makes decisions….i still could not tell how he does…but it was very clear..that he was really impressed
PBO thinks of his actions in terms of their effect on a humanitarian level, not political gains. That’s tid-bit I picked up but knew long ago.
Hey Prettyfoot. I mentioned on an earlier post. I’m officially a Field Organizer for Organizing for America. I’ll find out my area tomorrow. I won’t be here much til Nov 7. I wanted to let you know. Keep up the great work, we need to make even MORE CALLS, get more volunteers, and knock on more doors. but as you know, MOST OF ALL,
UNTIL THE DEADLINE OF OCTOBER 9, 2012, UNTIL THE LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE, WE MUST REGISTER AS MANY VOTERS AS WE CAN!!!
Congratulations, isonprize on becoming a Field Organizer.
Isonnnnnnnnnn…..
I am soooo happy for youuuuuu….Congratsssssssss……and i know about the Urgency of NOW…..
i cannot make it into the office as much as i would like/so i will use the call tool…the PA State Supreme Court is to take up the issue of the PA Voter ID law tomorrow…with the eyes of the country on PA we will see if they will ROB citizens of their vote and try to STEAL this election….
Congratsssssssssss….again….
FORWARD>>>>>>>>>>>>
Prettyfoot, THANKS so much. Send prayers, good vibes and all good thoughts my way!!
The VOTER ID hearing before the Pennsylvanis Supreme Court is tomorrow Sept 13 in Philadelphia, PA.
Brief Filed in Voter ID Appeal; Oral Argument Scheduled for Sept. 13
(8/30/12) Today the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Arnold & Porter, Advancement Project, and the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia (PILCOP) filed a brief urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reverse the Commonwealth Court’s refusal to block the voter ID law for the upcoming election.
Oral argument before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is scheduled for Thursday, September 13, at 9:30 a.m. at City Hall, Philadelphia, Room 456. The room seats 174. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. PCN-TV will be airing the argument live.
http://www.aclupa.org/
The NAACP along with other groups will be holding a rally to protest the unjust PA VOTER ID law…i sent you an invite via face book….In Dr Kings …Letter from a Birmingham Jail…he was criticized by his fellow ministers for disobeying the Jim Crow laws…he told them that he had an obligation to fight against UNJUST laws…
The PA VOTER ID law is an UNJUST law and we must fight against it….
Forward>>>>>>>>>>>>
I could not take my eyes off the tv when he was speaking. He said that whatever you think of PBO, he is a “cool cat”. I like that.
CALENDAR
Wednesday Sep. 12, 2012
Previous
Next
10:45 AM
Obama receives the presidential daily briefing.
12:30 PM
Biden delivers remarks at a campaign event at Wright State University.
1:15 PM
Obama departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews.
1:30 PM
Obama departs Joint Base Andrews en route Las Vegas, Nev.
6:00 PM
Obama arrives in Las Vegas, Nev.
7:00 PM
Biden and Jill Biden host a reception with Jewish community leaders at the Naval Observatory.
8:25 PM
Obama delivers remarks at a campaign event at the Cashman Center.
9:40 PM
Obama departs Las Vegas, Nev. en route Aurora, Colo.
11:10 PM
Obama arrives in Aurora, Colo.
Jim Cramer’s dad doesn’t have PA docs to vote.
Oh after Cramer’s tweet, dad can now vote. What of the elderly there w/out famous kids?
Cramer should pretend to be everyone’s son.
Methinks he could easily yell out on CNBC: I’m yr Baby come on PA show some love for yr children! Moms & Pops gotta vote!
Now that Jim Cramer’s dad can vote, I don’t think he’s interested in this issue anymore. His tweet was praising the Pennsylvania DOT, and didn’t spare a single word for the unfairness of the system or the plight of the millions being disenfranchised. Typical GOP disregard for the dismantling of a basic and fundamental American right, if it doesn’t impact them personally.
I’m watching the reality series on rebuilding ground zero: very touching. :’(
I’ve seen it before, but I’m re-watching tonight. I’m so impressed by all the care and genius that has gone into the rebuilding, from the architects to the curators to the iron workers. It’s truly the best of humanity. I hope the families find some measure of comfort and healing when they visit. Sigh.
I just HAD TO POST this twitter conversation in my timeline. I nearly choked upon reading that Jennifer Rubin, an even bigger delusional hack than Mark Halperin and Peggy Noonan combined, is going TO DO THE MATH! Yes, Jennifer, we can’t wait for the “math”.
Greg Sargent :Voters taking far more nuanced view of economy/Obama presidency than Romney camp wants,
ByronYork :Key to Obama victory in your analysis is hope voters have ‘downgraded their expectations’ about pres performance on econ, no?
Greg Sargent :if Romney loses (he very well may win) I think it will be b/c they developed too simplistic view of how voters see economy/Obama
ByronYork: Bottom line: If voters lower their standards, Obama wins. If they don’t, Romney wins. Right?
Greg Sargent :You assume voters automatically decide Romney has the answers to their problems. Why this assumption? (serious question)
Jennifer Rubin (Psycho Romney Flack): key is % of people who think Obama policies are wrong, it is not just a matter of time .. More later
Greg Sargent :the vast majority of those voters already in Romney camp. the key is what is motivating the tiny group of true undecideds
Jennifer Rubin: I will do a post with the math – it explains content of Obama DNC speech as well
Greg Sargent : two other numbers: 63% say Romney hasn’t detailed plans and 57% say economy wouldn’t be better today if Romney had been prez
Jennifer Rubin :stay tuned!
A+B•C~D£AB=Obama is doomed!
Sounds like great news for McCain!
She’s a waste of space.
I saw on twitter that she was one of few defending Romney today. Not even Peggy Noonan and Mark Halperin could spin it.
Hi TOD & Chips. Well, I lurked, & then went out & bashed me a Cheney….feeling better now. Dudette, those Keith (HA HA) tweets are a riot. I have nothing but positive vibes on this election. The “Shut down the party, get new people” by the radio hack Laura was delicious. They are melting. Good nite all.
A little OT, it appears that this Virgil Goode is a Ralph Nader, Jr. He says that he will take votes away from PBO and Romney, and his campaign is a grassroots campaign unlike PBO and Romney. What is he smoking?
He also said he’ll end illegal immigration and create jobs for Americans. Yup.
NO, THIS IS NOT A HEADLINE FROM “THE ONION”.
Fox News To Issue Correction For Misleading ‘Fox & Friends’ Graphic On Unemployment
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Fox News will air a correction for a misleading graphic that appeared on Tuesday’s “Fox & Friends,” Mediaite reported.
The program ran into some mathematical difficulty when it threw up a graphic about changes in the unemployment rate during President Obama’s tenure.
Liberal watchdog Media Matters noticed a discrepancy in the figures:
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/11/fox-news-correction-fox-friends-unemployment_n_1875080.html?ref=topbar
The stupidity of the Republicans: they keep assuming that Voters will turn to them cuz of slowed economic growth. Do they even consider the fact the same voters might develop that logic FURTHER and also ask WHICH party’s actions led to the recession? As Pres. Obama says GOP count on selective amnesia.
You cannot decode for people where their thinking should start and end. If you want people to determine causality for their current non-optimal situation, they are going to trace said causes to their logical root. Very simple.
Yet wingnuts want voters to weave a drunkard’s path to the polling booth to vote for them?
i’m not n2 conspiracy, but Romney talks about Iran, Bibi tries to pressure WH on Iran by claiming snub??? Coincidence???
from paul krugman, who describes robmey’s plans another strong word, like ‘lie’–’fraud’:
‘ Hmm. So even on the right, people are complaining that Romney isn’t providing enough details about his plans. And I’ve spoken to journalists who are sure that Romney will be forced to say more before Election Day.
No he won’t. He might lose for lack of detail, but no detail will be provided, for a very simple reason: his proposals don’t add up.
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Another way of saying this, of course, is that his alleged budget plan is actually a fraud. ‘
http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/11/no-details-forthcoming/
paul ryan’s competition in the congressional race is ron zerban–let’s give him some love!
p.s. there’s a terrific bit in here where cheney says ‘paul ryan, i worship the ground he walks on’–talk about axis of evil.
I m sending this guy a contribution. There are two members of Congress that I especially want to se defeated: Eric Cantor and Paul Ryan!
amen!
A third one: Michelle Bachman !
We noted recently that the latest PPP poll of New Hampshire showed libertarian candidate Gary Johnson taking 7 percent of the vote, and the new numbers from the Democratic polling firm out of Arizona show something similar.
In Arizona, Johnson gets 9 percent of the vote, compared with 45 percent for Mitt Romney and 41 percent for President Obama. Another 6 percent are undecided. In a straight head-to-head, the state is less in play than Democrats had hoped, with Romney getting 50 percent to Obama’s 43 percent.
But, PPP pollsters note:
One thing that could make the race more competitive in Arizona, perhaps more so than other states, is Gary Johnson’s presence on the ballot as the Libertarian candidate. He pulls 9% in Arizona and he takes a lot more support away from Romney than he does Obama, narrowing Romney’s lead in the state to 45-41. History suggests it’s quite unlikely Johnson would really pull 9% in the end but it shows how many voters are unhappy with their main choices in this race.
That last point can’t be ignored — in a close race in which voters are not in love with either of the main candidates, what if a number of people decide to go for Door No. 3?
i read recently that johnson is pushing to get his name on the ballot in all 50 states. we think of him as running to the right of robmey, and therefore pulling votes from the rethugs, but i lived in new mexico when he was governor, and his appeal is more general. he’s an avid outdoorsman, and he’s pro marijuana legalization. so he appeals to some young voters, who might otherwise see pbo as their candidate. except are folks who are out camping and smoking pot really going to vote?
Michael Lewis’s Vanity Fair profile is out! http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/2012/10/michael-lewis-profile-barack-obama
ughhhh… scum…
good one, amk!
again and again i see this story developing: rethugs have given up on robme. it’s the ‘every man for himself’ attitude, and how it must sting!
‘ Republican leaders had all kinds of things to talk about in their first day back on Capitol Hill from their month-long recess.
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But there was one thing House Republican leaders did not mention in their statements to the cameras after Tuesday morning’s caucus: Mitt Romney.
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The estrangement seen in the past few days is part of a broader dynamic in which the Republican Party seems to be readying itself to cut and run from its nominee. ‘
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dana-milbank-house-republicans-forget-about-mitt-romney/2012/09/11/567c27e0-fc4f-11e1-b153-218509a954e1_story.html?hpid=z2
bob, you’re still up? thanks for tweeting this–pretty interesting theme developing!
Oh yes … still at it, Susanne … check my TL and you’ll see several folk have been messaged
Yes We Can
Thank you susanne!!
Check my TL and you’ll see many folk have been duly notified
busy busy bobfr!
He’s disgusting and pure scum. He and Reince are getting blasted on twitter.
Republicans like Reince Priebus are first class scum bags. The pathetic one is something like him. Thank you ut for telling that scum bag so.
This is a great read about President Obama.
#MittsPreExistingCondition
Good night friends … have fun …
Yes We Can
rest well, bobfr.
My first original tweet…
well done, rita!
Michelle O. : https://twitter.com/laughingzebra/status/245781999246249985
we do have that pesky election ahead, but yes! flotus will be dazzling at the inauguration!
Excellent. So true. RT’ed.
When you’re running from behind, and you never had any class in the first place, you can expect anything from the Romney and his campaign.
Hi Chipsticks.
I haven’t been commenting for a while. If I do I realise I’d only get swallowed up with all the other comments. But I do love reading the comments and I have such admiration for you guys. I believe in my heart that President Obama will get re-elected because of people like you who do such hard work for him.
I came accross this CBS interview today and I’m not sure if you saw it but here it is:
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18563_162-57510890/obama-election-year-politics-hurting-progress/
Stay wonderful.
OBAMA 2012!!!!!
i enjoyed reading the interview–love pbo!!
a whole list of fun facts, with links, about renewable energy:
‘ Today’s sustainability indicator, 1,079, is the number of jobs created by the average U.S. wind farm. The industry currently employs 75,000 U.S. workers. ‘
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-09-06/sustainability-indicator-75-hot-summers.html
BBC – US ambassador to Libya killed along with 3 other americans.
Let’s see how fast the thugs will blame Obama at this critical point.
you are right, they’ll try to wring some sound bites out of this. still, pbo can make lemonade with his deft hand. it actually reminds voters that he has experience and relationships that help to calm these flare-ups.
Romney already has.
“I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi,” Romney said in the statement. “It’s disgraceful that the Obama Administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”
Of course PBO did not apologize. There was an apology condemning the disgusting movie, but that was before the attacks. But this is the kind of fact that Mitt distorts with glee.
Of course the disgusting piece of scum did. It is gonna do him jacksquat.
Look down thread. CBS and NBC already reporting this as a fight between PBO and That Ass. No mention of the details leading up to the attacks, just Willard’s stupid comments about the whole mess and Team O’s response. On the comments section of CBS, there was only one comment and boy was it gleeful. Looks like Willard has finally found a shiny object he likes.
Josh Marshall on TPM is calling That Ass out. Basically said Willard jumped the gun and showed his true colors by being this opportunistic and that Pubic Hair (rnc chairman) is doubling down on Willard’s lie. Asses.
Okay, we need to come down on the media and embarrass them severely.
new mexico senate race…….check!!
‘ Last month, the National Republican Senatorial Committee canceled advertising in New Mexico for U.S. Senate candidate Heather Wilson — who consistently has trailed Democrat Martin Heinrich in the polls — to shift that money to other Senate races. ‘
http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/091212SENATERACE
So it looks like NBC and CBS aren’t doing their jobs in reporting on the whole Lybia and Egypt problems. Instead of calling Willard and Pubus out on their lies, NBC and CBS have managed to shove the truth out of their reporting and instead embellish the story and turn it into a he said, she said bullshit fit and adding Sarah Palin’s comments on Facebook to enliven the debate. Wtf? Seriously. This is such bullshit. I looked at the comment section of the CBS article and there was one comment:
“yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!!!!!”
Pretty much tell you all you need to know about the reptards’ state of mind.
sarah palin? now they’re just name dropping, with no attempt at responsible involvement. see if they don’t make it worse–which would play right into their plans.
what’s the chance jones and his buddy bacile are being encouraged and funded by the rethug machine?
‘ U.S. pastor Terry Jones, who had inflamed anger in the Muslim world in 2010 with plans to burn the Koran, said he had promoted “Innocence of Muslims”, which U.S. media said was produced by an Israeli-American property developer; but clips of another film called “Mohammad, Prophet of Muslims”, had been circulating for weeks before the protest.
That film portrayed Mohammad as a fool, a philanderer and a religious fake. In one clip posted on YouTube Mohammad was shown in a sexual act with a woman.
Jones, a pastor in Florida whose latest stunt fell on the anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, triggered riots in Afghanistan in 2010 with his threat to burn the Koran. ‘
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/12/us-libya-usa-attack-idUSBRE88B0EI20120912
‘ An Israeli filmmaker based in California went into hiding Tuesday after his movie attacking Islam’s prophet Muhammad sparked angry assaults by ultra-conservative Muslims on U.S. missions in Egypt and Libya, where one American was killed.
Speaking by phone from an undisclosed location, writer and director Sam Bacile remained defiant, saying Islam is a cancer and that the 56-year-old intended his film to be a provocative political statement condemning the religion. ‘
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/anti-islam-filmmaker-in-hiding-but-remains-defiant-after-deadly-protests-in-egypt-libya/2012/09/12/b375a3e8-fc92-11e1-98c6-ec0a0a93f8eb_story.html?hpid=z2
rip
Mitt Romney and his team are the scum of the earth. Before the attacks took place, the State Dept. released a statement condemning the movie. At no point did Pres. Obama ever apologize on behalf of the protesters before and after the attacks had taken place but what does Mitt Romney do? His campaign releases a disgusting statement politically attacking Pres. Obama on 9/11. They sent this crass statement to the media and requested the statement be embargoed until 12:01AM on 9/12.
“I’m outraged by the attacks on American diplomatic missions in Libya and Egypt and by the death of an American consulate worker in Benghazi,” Romney said in the statement. “It’s disgraceful that the Obama Administration’s first response was not to condemn attacks on our diplomatic missions, but to sympathize with those who waged the attacks.”
They then requested the media release the statement on 9/11 and the Obama campaign replied back at like 12:01AM. For a presidential candidate to use the death of an American ambassador killed in a violent attack to launch a crude, vile attack on Pres. Obama on 9/11 says a lot about that person as a human being. Mitt Romney has no character and no moral values. This is beyond the pale.
They are goon for the Military Vote in Virginia, tough talk, is what the White independent Men Like.
It’s disgusting, but it’s all about winning Votes.
So, the American Embassy was attacked in Libya and The US Ambassador was Killed.
And in Egypt, our Embassy was attacked.
You know what, is this how they reward us, for helping them? Fuck them!
Hat Florida Pastor should be thrown in Jail!
You Know, DSS and The Maribes ate directly responsible for the lives of the Ambassador and their Family.
I have a hard time believing, that they got to Hom and killed Him. The US Marines would have fought back. I know this.
Something else to the story? This cannot be all to the story.
And Robney is a Jerk!
Pres. Obama has released a statement on the death of the ambassador and the violent attacks.
I strongly condemn the outrageous attack on our diplomatic facility in Benghazi, which took the lives of four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. Right now, the American people have the families of those we lost in our thoughts and prayers. They exemplified America’s commitment to freedom, justice, and partnership with nations and people around the globe, and stand in stark contrast to those who callously took their lives.
I have directed my Administration to provide all necessary resources to support the security of our personnel in Libya, and to increase security at our diplomatic posts around the globe. While the United States rejects efforts to denigrate the religious beliefs of others, we must all unequivocally oppose the kind of senseless violence that took the lives of these public servants.
On a personal note, Chris was a courageous and exemplary representative of the United States. Throughout the Libyan revolution, he selflessly served our country and the Libyan people at our mission in Benghazi. As Ambassador in Tripoli, he has supported Libya’s transition to democracy. His legacy will endure wherever human beings reach for liberty and justice. I am profoundly grateful for his service to my Administration, and deeply saddened by this loss.
The brave Americans we lost represent the extraordinary service and sacrifices that our civilians make every day around the globe. As we stand united with their families, let us now redouble our own efforts to carry their work forward.
http://nationaljournal.com/whitehouse/statement-by-president-obama-on-the-attack-in-libya-20120912
From the asshole known as Chuck Todd.
Enter the Tea Party, who will freak out about The Muslins here. I keep thinking this was the October surprise, but because Robney was falling way behind, they used this now.
Of course, like The President says, Terry Jones is wrong and so are the Muslim Extremists.
Morning everyone:
http://theobamadiary.com/2012/09/12/rise-and-shine-296/
May Our Creator Bless the spirits of the people who transitioned in Libya. And may their families be comforted in this time of grief.