President Obama answers media’s question during a press conference with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of People on November 12, 2025 in Beijing, China
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Goooooood morning Donna! Gooooood morning everyone!
Congrats Donna! :star:
Good morning, Donna! FABULOUS tweet, one of my favorite PBO quotes and especially important today.
Have a great day.
I agree, it’s a perfect quote for today!
Good Wednesday, Chipsticks…TOD Family!
Positive thoughts for JO’B’s family member as they undergo tests today.
….so don’t forget to be awesome!!!!!
I rest my case. Try and have a great O’Day everyone….
Useless talker. Honestly..I wonder how she gets up and looks herself in the mirror every day. So not answering a question is going to overshadow a trade agreement? Overshadow an agreement to extend visas for a hefty length of time? She’s a moron.
And the sad thing is that she speaks the truth. The media decides what the public gets as news. So not answering a question will be the news because they say so….. I want to throw up!!!!!!
Well, to those that will be impacted because of what the President agreed to while on this trip, Welker will be a blip of non existence. If they remember her, they will think about her pettiness, and it will overshadow any other important news she may have ever reported:)
That’s true but I thank the universe that we have the internet and can push back on the insanity of these self-serving hacks.
She got hammered on Twitter….
Example (posted by Meta on previous thread):
Seriously, major climate change announcement compared to refusing to answer a question-not even close as to which is more important.
Morning!
It’s called WORKING. President Obama is Indefatigable. We have strong jobs report, unemployment hits 5.8%, gas prices down, stock market up, on and on. And since the midterms ….……
1) Announced Loretta Lynch to replace Attorney General Eric Holder
2) Launched New and Improved healthcare.gov website
3) Announced Net Neutrality Objectives for Free and Open Internet
4) U.S. now has Zero Cases of Ebola
5) U.S. and China Agreement on Visa Reform
6) U.S. and China Agreement on Trade Deal to Cut Tech Tariffs
7) U.S. and China Agreement on Climate Change
8) U.S. and China Agreement to Avert Military Confrontations
I just looked at the list you posted on yesterday, Ladyhawke. I just keeps growing!!!! :-)
I guess the GOP and MSM are wondering why they are having a hard time tarnishing PBO’s reputation with the international community. Maybe it’s because *they* are able to look past the foolishness and hone in on the things that matter.
Good Morning TODVille!
dd…I rest MY CASE:)
Excerpt from grist article:
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The White House release refers to these goals as statements of “intent.” They don’t promise or even “agree” to hit these targets, they merely “intend” to.
That may sound a little weak, but it’s necessary. Remember, foreign treaties require approval from a two-thirds supermajority of the U.S. Senate before they can be ratified. There’s no way Senate Republicans would vote for an emission-reduction treaty. But by merely jointly announcing with China their intentions, the Obama administration avoids signing an actual treaty. So the Senate can’t formally stop this agreement.
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GM LH…
Smart I love myPresident
Thank you for this explanation, LH. It’s such a sad testimony to the political state of this country that a treaty that will literally save the planet would be rejected by the entire Republican caucus. I hope they all choke on carbon emissions.
Well, this climate deal must not be a very important story. CNN online has the storied buried down below the Big Band Theory actress passing away. That’s all you need to know about CNN.
Good morning, Ms. Chips and TOD family!
My, my, my…..what a President!
I missed all of yesterday here. But to wake up to this is just like Thanksgiving, Christmas in one package.
I am so proud of our President.
I am getting all teary eyes just thinking about how much he has accomplished and how hard he works for us.
Every day I meet people who do not know the wonderful things our President has done and keep doing because of this media refusal to report anything positive. We are the only ones who are able to shed some light on what is really happening.
I realize that we all here have to spread the word however and whenever we can about the tremendous tasks this man keeps pressing FOWARD for our generations that are coming. It is truly amazing.
Thank you everyone here for ALL you do.
Amazing what wonderful things happen while you sleep. Went to bed early with a pounding headache and woke up to wonderful news about a historic climate change deal with China, so I had to read every word of last night’s posts. What an incredible, breathtaking, brilliant leader we have in President Obama! Every single moment of his presidency must be savored by us from now on. The president is showing us that we don’t have time to get discouraged, we have to act every day as if our lives and our future depended on what we do. He’s moving on and getting it done in a big way and there isn’t anybody who’s going to stand in his way. The GOP and its media arm are hot air; he is action. I’m so grateful for last night’s wonderful tweets and I retweeted every one of them. I can’t wait to see what our president will do next.
THE BEAR IS LOOSE!!
I must be doing something wrong but I just want y’all to know that I am off to work to do 8 - 10 hours of “real” work but Kim K. balanced a champagne glass on her butt and posed butt naked for some magazine yesterday which “broke” the internet. She gets millions of dollars to pull these sensational stunts. Yet half of those “viewers” didn’t have the time to go out and vote last Tuesday. Just sayin……
J’OB my thoughts are with you and your family member today.
Later!
Priorities, donna! Priorities!
I can’t stomach the mess that is our popular culture. Unfathomable ignorance and shallow sensationalism permeates everything. This is what passes for reality. I just can’t.
This kind of sums up what’s wrong with our educational system and culture:
The educational system in Texas is abysmal. These are the kids who graduate from high school. Texas has one of the higher drop out rates in the country. This is also a huge failure of our media.
THIS is exactly what Republicans rely on.
They’ve achieved their goals of 1) gutting education curriculums to keep people from LEARNING this stuff in the first place; and 2) controlling the media and keeping people too ignorant to care about what happens politically, keeping them overloaded on meaningless pop culture “reality”.
Meta, “can’t stomach” is truly an understatement. Our popular culture and the total absorption of Americans in utter trivialities nauseates me. I’m sure there has been a very high level of ignorance in this country since its inception, but in the last few decades, it’s been fed by the media and right wing billionaires who want to keep the populace fat, distracted and stupid. We are like ancient Romans preoccupied by bread and circuses, while the empire falls down around our ears. Our only source of decency and hope is our president who has to daily fight against massive tides of deliberate sabotage and treasonous sabotage, not to mention disgusting levels of racism, just to get something done.
I think that is precisely why, from the very outset, I got behind PBO in the first place: his intelligence and his bearings elevated the prospect for a phenomenal presidency. W, McCain and Romney reek of ignorance, arrogance and money; Hillary reeks of old-school entitlement, self-involvement and money. President Obama’s sincerity, calm and immense wisdom have pushed our nation into the 21st century. It is our country’s shame that so many fail to see it.
John Kerry puts Hillary Clinton’s tenure as SOS in the shade. He is a magnificent Secretary of State, working harder and more effectively than any ten people.
This!!!
Indeed !
I am sooooooooooooooo thankful that in the midst of this country’s political apathy, *twice* voters became passionate enough, excited enough, alert enough to elect Barack Obama as President of the United States.
And I am extremely proud of President Obama for the previous successes of his administration, and for his continued successes as he shows us, and the world, what a true leader is; how to re-awaken hope when hope starts to fade; how to inspire the uninspired.
Since the results of the election last Tuesday, PBO’s attitude and actions have diluted the GOP’s satisfaction of their “successes” during the mid-terms. It is a delight to watch what seems like his daily poke at the GOP/MSM, reminding them that despite all their obstruction and attempts at suppression, they still failed at their number one goal to make Barack Obama a one-term President. And they are still failing in their attempts to out-strategize him [nomination of Loretta Lynch as Attorney General; announcement of Net Neutrality Objectives], and in their efforts to tarnish his reputation and diminish the respect and influence he has throughout the world [VISA Reform Agreement/Climate Change Agreement with China].
Thank you, SW. We should all have these quotes engraved, framed and featured prominently on our wall space so that we can take inspiration from them every day. Probably one person in several million has President Obama’s principles and dedication to action and even fewer live their lives by these precepts. That such an extraordinary man ran for and won the presidency twice ranks as one of this country’s finest achievements.
J’OB, my prayers are with you and your family.
Donna, distractions and destructors…….
The media and Kim K. are made for each other.
Sad that there no longer seems to be a distinction between what was once considered “news” and what is entertainment. Are publications like The Enquirer now considered a “newspaper”?
MSM’s true colors came out yesterday (see @KWelkerNBC’s tweet that DonnaDem posted above).
However, LOVE PBO’s multi-national foreign policy!
Well, LH, it does show us who the real enemy is and it isn’t external.
Truth
Turnout is everything! I see that since we had the lowest turnout since WW2, they all must have just been flapping their jaws and bitching for nothing! Because if they DID turn out to vote..this would happen all over America!
Kristen Welker is as detestable ad Chuck Todd, which I thought was impossible. Today Show tried to ignore U.S./China agreement until 2nd tier of news—-did not rate above the breaking news that it’s cold outside and the days old repeat story of the Seal Osama shooter. Welker mentioned the agreement as if she was mentioning that the 2 leaders had lunch, quickly moving on to a BUT—-lots they don’t agree on—-then on to gumgate, with video backup, and then my fave—-saying the Chinese media is talking about PBO’s loss of clout due to the huge losses in recent election. What?? I know our entire media tried to set up and pass on that narrative, but I have not seen any reports on this. It’s mostly/entirely wishful thinking by the U.S. media, trying to invent the news instead of just report it. Disgusting.
Until they get pushback in forums that are as far-reaching, they will continue to filter through the truth spout the lies and opinions as if they are fact. Social media can make a dent, but does not have the same reach, and often is a case of preaching to the choir.
Sadly true.
Why is PBO chewing his nicotine gum such a big deal now? They have seen him chew gum before when he was abroad. I cannot believe she actually reported on this.
He was chewing gum at his second inauguration. While he and the entire Obama family were sitting and watching the parade.
Nobody mentioned it then. Now, instead of China Triumph we get gumchewing.
NOT OKAY! You REALLY want your tax dollars going here??
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-11-12/fossil-fuels-with-550-billion-in-subsidy-hurt-renewables.html
The President has tried to kill these subsidies since he came into office
@guardian.co.uk home page headline:
“China-US carbon deal: A historic milestone in the global fight against climate change”
THE LOOK ON PBO’S FACE….PRICELESS!…:)
Sue - I saw that before looking down at your post. hahahahahahah
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL..NEVER!!!!!!!…THE ACTUAL ‘LAME’ HAVE NO IDEA HOW MANY SPLINTS THEY WILL ACTUALLY BE RECEIVING!……………………………………
I was out driving to a friend’s house last night and smack dab beside me, there was a pick up truck ( act surprised!) covered with bumper stickers. This guy was a Marine, loved his guns, his god and he said, his country. In the back window he had cut out a picture of PBO and taped it under a bumper sticker proclaiming him the “Worse President Ever”…..So many other sheeple just like him have no idea what this President has done for veterans, for individuals and for ordinary families…all across this country. The worst part is, they don’t CARE TO KNOW! OH! I almost forgot the most important bumper sticker on his truck! He proclaimed that he wasn’t a racist. Really? I think since he felt the need to plaster that on his truck, that’s all the proof you need! So, like him proclaiming all this non-knowledge all over his truck, for all the city to see….I came upon this from Bob Cesca and thought of Mr. Hilljack again this morning….
I POSTED THIS TOON ON MY RIGHTWING FB…NICE MIRROR FOR THEM TO LOOK INTO AND SEE THEMSELVES!
To Americans who cares about the future: Yes the “NEWS” lady say the non answered question will overshadow everything else but remember, People who love, admire and lookup to PBO, moi, Are not about today “NEWS” we are about five years impacts, Ten, 20 years impacts. So, when the “NEWS” people tells you what they think is important, they are talking to the, He is coming to take my guns and put me in a FEMA camp crowd. Not to people like me and most of the visitors on this Blog.
Dark Money Fuels Election Wins for Climate Deniers
by Anastasia Pantsios
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“The election may have changed the political dynamics in Washington, but it doesn’t change the science,” said Mindy Lubber, president of sustainable business group Ceres. “The reality of global warming and the need for urgent action remain an imperative. Business leaders understand this truth. Smart companies are making wise choices about their energy purchases and future operational planning in a carbon-constrained world.”
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http://billmoyers.com/2014/11/05/dark-money-fuels-election-wins-climate-deniers/
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks & TOD family.
Thank you President Obama!!
Thoughts & prayers to J`OB relative.
Just as congressional Democrats showed President Obama how they had his back with the ACA legislation (during and after), the environmental warriors (and other special interest progressive groups), by coming out to vote [snark], showed the President how much they had his back. The President received the message loud and clear; a message that in essence said, “You are on your own, so do things *your* way.”
Here’s a classic example of how the media loves to frame things so that people will take away the wrong message or come to wrong conclusions about what is going on.
In 2008 and 2012 respectively, 67 and 71% of Hispanics voted for PBO over his GOP opponent, so a poll in 2014 showing that 66% of Hispanics SEE a difference between PBO and the GOP on immigration is right on the money - it’s not far off from the margin of error that would lead to 67-71%. And despite all the MSM’s misinformation and distortions about immigration, along with the self-appointed Latino “activists” trying to murky the waters, it’s actually quite reassuring that Hispanics haven’t really budged on the immigration issue.
Yet the Pew Poll is pushing that 1/3 number in their headlines as if it’s a bright new significant result….
GM HF and TOD. It also means that they are stretching to come up with that 1/3 number.
Even if that 1/3 number is accurate, it doesn’t say much, except that nothing has changed since 2008 with Hispanics where PBO, the GOP and immigration are concerned.
Interesting. According to this PBO gave NY Times a carrot…
Gorgeous!
WONDERFUL PHOTO OF OUR SMILING PRESIDENT ANSWERING ALL THE QUESTIONS…AS USUAL! WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WAY TO START MY DAY!…PRESS ON MR. PRESIDENT….FOR ALL OF THEM….HE WILL BE UNFORGETTABLE!
I’m just glad the emoprogs, the professional left, and all the other sentinels of solutions were able to force that Obama guy to do something about climate change.
heh
GM all from the chilly Midwest…did I say chilly? How about frigid Midwest. There are areas north of me a ways that got pummeled with snow and colder themps than we are having in Chicago, but there is no doubt winter has arrived, and with a vengeance. But I don’t hate this winter yet. But wait another week.
Morning Japa! Bit chilly where I am too, almost fell out of my hammock this morning with the cold - it dropped below 85! :roll:
You make me sick…well not really. Is there room in the hammock for me?
Afraid not Japa, I need room for Danny and all my cocktails. You can sit on the sand, though.
How’s our Danny today?
Morning 57! He’s curled up asleep beside me while I try to psych myself up to take him out in the wind and rain :???: How are Kasper and Pearl doing?
Today is Pearl’s third birthday with us! A day of true joy. She’s been prancing around saying, “I’m a big little girl. I’m Three!”.
Of course, that’s three plus the 7 years she spent in deplorable conditions as a puppy mill breeder, but we are going with the fact that her life started three years ago, November 12.
Kasper is his usual naughty self. Nickelby was under the weather again this weekend but he’s better now. It’s hard to admit that he may be older than I think. He’s such a good boy.
When we first brought Pearl home, she didn’t know what good food was - she was suspicious and picky. So we’d pick up a rotisserie chicken and mix it with her food. Mr. 57 called it “Pearl chicken”. I think we should pick one up today, in celebration.
BTW, she’s not picky anymore! She knows how to weave through the boys to get into position to get a treat or two. She is an amazing spirit, that little yorkie. Good blue collar, working stock, those yorkies.
“Pearl Chicken” :-)
Happy Birthday Pearl! Love the idea of discounting those seven horrible years and just celebrating her three years of joy!
Nickelby? I am soooooo sorry I forgot you!
Nickelby has some serious words for you, Missy! He will NOT be ignored!
I have to post photos of my brood. They are uber-adorable. That is an objective assessment.
Would LOVE to see photos of them!
amk better be here when I need info on how to post the photos. I know you’re lurking out there, amk!
I wish the man cave photos had come out better. I need to play with them on the computer. They don’t do justice to Kasper’s building and decorating skills. I finally had to take back the sheets - he was uber-pissed. I gave him blankets and they all get fleece blankets at Christmas. But he doesn’t feel as creative if he’s using dog-designated materials.
Recently read articles re: the attacks on Valerie Jarrett..they just can’t help themselves…takes me back to the attacks on Amb Rice who is now PBOs chief National Security Adviser ….SMH …their racists notions are on serious display
for me i like the fact the PBO has surrounded himself with strong smart blk women….
Agree, PF58.
I think the GOP has learned their lesson from the shameful way John McCain treated Susan Rice.
Loretta Lynch has an impeccable record as a prosecutor (not a dithering lobbyist-fueled judge).
Even the GOP propaganda machine will turn on any racist, anti-feminist vitriol from the Senate.
I’m usually wrong, but Bobfr is right that if they reject this qualified, non-showboating candidate, then they’re “stuck” with AG Holder for another two years. Heh.
This tweeter has been hammering ISIS in recent days. His favorite ctachline has been how all they care about are their private parts. He is a Kurd who has been very strong in his support of the Yezidi.
This China deal is so HUGE. Media is clearly thrown for a loop.
If Iran deal goes through—-and that is a big if——-It seems to me that the US alliances have been re-aligned by PBO.
No wonder Bibi is alternately raging and catatonic.
I am looking forward to seeing what Bill McKibben and other climate leaders have to say today. Naomi Klein, too.
R&S!
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/11/12/rise-and-shine-952/
they want to grab us by the throat till we can hardly breathe….extortion tactics it is..