Obamacare day one enrollment was up 100,000 percent this year newrepublic.com/article/120306… #FunWithSmallDenominators
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Jonathan Cohn (@CitizenCohn) November 18, 2025http://t.co/GdA9PFNHhu
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Richard Casarez (@richcasa) November 19, 2025****
Tribal spokesman says man who started chanting is Greg Graycloud with the Lakota Tribe in South Dakota. #KeystoneXL
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Ed O'Keefe (@edatpost) November 18, 2025More jobs were created in the 10 minutes since Democrats blocked the Keystone pipeline than would be created by the Keystone pipeline.
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(@LOLGOP) November 18, 2025****
S&P 500, Dow rise to record levels on.mktw.net/1ykuOuN
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(@MarketWatch) November 18, 2025Stocks hit another Record today. Happens so often with a Socialist Commie President, business TV barely mentions it anymore. #obamasfault
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Steve Weinstein (@steveweinstein) November 17, 2025****
Ladies and gentlemen, Pope Francis: thkpr.gs/3593013 http://t.co/Rggfy7vjl6
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ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) November 18, 2025Is giving food to the homeless illegal in your city, too? bit.ly/1xQFYHq http://t.co/02OUBdPkFW
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Mother Jones (@MotherJones) November 17, 2025****
Governor calls State Of Emergency. National Guard waiting. FBI giving warnings. KKK issuing threats.
What 'effing year is this?
#ferguson
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Elon James White (@elonjames) November 18, 2025White man aims on Federal agents during a standoff & nothing happens. Black people protest & it’s State of Emergency. http://t.co/CpNzIC6kIy
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(@3ChicsPolitico) November 18, 2025****
Turnout for 2014 election hit a 72- year low. US needs to make it easier for everyone to vote. Here's where to begin: m.thenation.com/blog/190769-wh…
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John Nichols (@NicholsUprising) November 18, 2025The secret to interpretin' Ted Cruz is watchin' his lips.
@TedCruz #TCOT http://t.co/RSEOTjZFQ1
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Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) November 18, 2025****
Police and state officials deny the violence that they perpetrated and preemptively strike against violence that hasn't occurred #Ferguson
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Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) November 17, 2025Media already trying to sugarcoat, comparing exec order to hurricane prep. People seeking justice in streets are not natural disaster. #STL
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Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) November 17, 2025****
Senate Republicans Block Sweeping Overhaul of N.S.A. Program nyti.ms/1qmbLBo
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Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) November 19, 2025" The Administration urges the Senate to pass the USA FREEDOM Act and for the House to act expeditiously" http://t.co/OPnBgT83Dh
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Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) November 17, 2025****
NYC crime rate hits 20-year low as stop-and-frisks fall from 685,000 to 45,000. nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-c…
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Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) November 17, 2025America will be a great country the day a state of emergency is declared because a black child was murdered by a cop & left in the street.
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Bobfr (@Our4thEstate) November 17, 2025****
After reading Diane Guerrero’s story, I am out of fucks to give about Republican/media DC games
immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-qu…
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Nancy LeTourneau (@Smartypants60) November 17, 2025Convicted stalkers can keep their guns in most states.
motherjones.com/politics/2014/… http://t.co/qtP0eHVtoK
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Conrad Hackett (@conradhackett) November 17, 2025****
yes, Obama's approv up 5 pts since Election Day. yes, W. Bush fell to 33% right after Election Day 2006. is this why Obama trolls are angry?
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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) November 17, 2025ICMYI, when Dems captured House in '06 Chuck Todd claimed W. Bush's approv would be 50% by July...he was only off by 20 pts;
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Eric Boehlert (@EricBoehlert) November 17, 2025****
If you watched Breaking Bad, you know who he is. Congratulations, cool person. ;)
House Republicans have finally found a lawyer willing to take their case against President Obama. http://t.co/08mdA7amDG
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(@LOLGOP) November 18, 2025There sure are a lot of Republicans who oppose "amnesty" but cannot define what "amnesty" means. slate.com/articles/news_…
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Chris Moody (@moody) November 18, 2025****
Dad: “GO TO YOUR ROOM NOW!”
Child: *storms off* “JIM MORRISON WAS OVERRATED!”
Dad: “WHAT DID I TELL YOU ABOUT SLAMMING THE DOORS!?”
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Jake Lambert (@LittleLostLad) November 27, 2025Girlfriend said last night "You treat our relationship like some kind of game!" Which unfortunately cost her 12 points and a bonus chance.
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James Martin (@Pundamentalism) March 01, 2025****
"Why not model for stock images?" they said.
"What could possibly go wrong?" they said. http://t.co/oF8icpgsqp
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(@hrtbps) November 01, 2025Wife: Do you fancy coming home at lunchtime for a quickie.
Me: It's pronounced Quiche.
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JC (@JCautomatic) October 14, 2025
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Hello.
Good Evening, NW.
Good Evening, TODVille!
Too much snow already in Buffalo!!!
Good evening, NCLB.
Yikes. Hope you’re safe.
Ya beat me by a whisker….Congrats. :)
We share the gold medal, don’t worry Yardarm. :star:
Naw…You pressed enter before I did. :)
Hi swift NoChild!
This didn’t make the cut on the last thread.
My kind of regimen.
Definitely makes the cut here, sir. Fits right in with the funny tweets at the end of the post. :)
NW, I love these tweets!
Yay!
Thanks, Judith.
yes, absolutely!
Thank you for highlighting the NSA vote NW! Their hypocrisy is showing. How many dudebros are paying attention, though? Many will continue to bitch about “Obama is reading your reddit posts”
And the NYC crime rate goes down when stop and frisks go down also. Hope that makes Bloomberg feel small…oops! too late! :-)
Finally…. hilarious about the stock photo model!!! I’ve often thought about that when they use them for Repub ads, which is an even worse association.
Ready for Thanksgiving?
Laughing out loud (my apologies to the chicken whose dead body was disrespected for this hilarious pic :-) )
There was suppose to be a pic with this?
smh
CNN Breaking News @cnnbrk · 23s24 seconds ago
Officials say at least four people have been killed in lake-effect snowstorm pounding Erie County, New York. http://cnn.it/1xANcmc
Oh No!
That stock image one PRICELESS! :-D
What a great day at TOD!
I’ve been wondering: has anyone noticed that Kid n’ Play hair is back in style? I’ve seen a few athletes sporting giant high-tops on their heads. Ha Ha! I guess everything recycles :-)
Here is one of my fave tunes from the ’90s:
“Passin’ Me By” from The Pharcyde
Still know every word by heart :-)
O.k. off to eat some dinner….
Ahem!
Oh you mean the Bart Simpson do! :-)
I’m in.
Me, too!
John Lewis knows what’s right!
Thanks NW for keeping the home fires burning :-)
JackieG, your words were AWESOME!! I enjoyed reading it and seeing the videos NW added to accompany the reading!
When the world beats me up, I can always come to TOD for comfort.and love <3
Thank you, GG. I feel the same way about TOD-the only sane place to come each day and a safe haven from the idiots, know-nothings and haters.
Excellent post JG!
Can’t tell you how much I appreciate you and all the talented, passionate contributors here on TOD. Thank you!
Thanks, GGail.
And glossed over by the same media who kneels at the feet of #Snowdenwald.
Traitors, all of them
Encourage everyone to read the @latimes op-ed that @smartypants links to in her blog post (front page tweet).
Imagine being a 14-year-old American citizen and coming home to find yourself alone and on your own. Which is what happened to Diane Guerrero (an actress who appears in Orange Is the New Black — have never seen, don’t know if she’s a leading or a minor character in that series). Her parents and older brother were arrested and then deported to Colombia.
Looks like President Obama’s action on immigration reform will rectify this unimaginable situation:
The elevator to hell will not lack for occupants!
Thank you so, so, so much Nerdy for the wonderful posts today, including these outstanding tweets.
A sad old day for my family and my mother especially, her brother in Australia died this afternoon, there was no one on earth she loved more - well, apart from my late Dad.
Her pain is hard to bear, there’s just nothing you can say, other than: he led a wonderful life and was a good man.
Rest in peace, Uncle J.
My heartfelt condolences to you, your mother and your family, Chips.
I am so so sorry to hear about your loss…hoping your MOM can find solace and comfort…
((( Chips )))
So, so sorry to hear this, that your ((( mother ))) lost her beloved brother.
Condolences to your ((( family ))).
Oh, Chips my heart goes out to you and your family, especially your mother. I am so sorry for your loss and hope that your family’s pain and grief will ease in time with memories of your uncle’s goodness. Hugs to you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear of your family’s loss, Chips.
My deepest and heartfelt condolences to you, your mother, and the rest of your family.
Sending comforting thoughts your way.
So sorry to hear about your family’s loss Chips. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Sorry to hear of your Uncle’s passing Chips. May he RIP. Wishing you, your mom and the rest of your family peace, comfort and healing at this time.
Go with God, Uncle J. And may Angels gather around your Mum, Chipsticks, it is never easy, even if it’s anticipated. Many prayers and Light all around your and your family, wherever they be. <3
so sorry to hear of your uncle j’s passing, chips.
So sorry to hear about your Uncle J dear Chips. May you and your Mom find comfort in the fact that he led a
wonderful life. May he rest in peace. May your family also find peace and comfort.
Lots of hugs to you and your mother, Chips.
Ms. Chips my condolences to you and your Mom.
May the good memories bring joy and peace to your hearts.
Dear Chips,
Echoing what others here have said to soothe a bit of the pain you and your mother are going through. I hope peace and happy memories will come soon. XOXO
So sorry for your loss Chipsticks… Please accept my condolences and may your mom’s rememberance of her brother brings her much joy and comfort. May your uncle RIP and know that your TOD family embrass you in your time of grief.
Oh Chips, I am so sorry. Losing a beloved relative is so painful. My prayers are with you and your family.
{{{ Chips}}} Love and Peace to your mom and the family. So sorry for this painful loss of your uncle.
Chips, my condolences to you, your Mom and family. May the warm, loving memories bring you joy in the midst of your tears. I’m holding your family up in prayer. <3
{{{{Chips & family}}}}
So sorry for your family’s loss Chips. It is so, so difficult. Hugs and prayers for you, your mom and your family.
I’m so sorry about your loss, Chips. May he RIP. You, your mother, and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ms Chips,
my deepest sympathy to you, your mother, and your family, on the loss of your uncle!
may he rest in peace and my your mother find some solace
My deepest sympathy to your Mom, you and the rest of the family.
So very sorry to hear about your Uncle J’s passing. RIP Uncle J.
FYI…
Global Citizen Linda posted this last night — IMO, Toles is the best at succinctly cutting to the chase:
Yes, and she blames PBO.
Congrats NCLB :)
You’ve done it again, NW - great selection of tweets (always grateful when you include one of mine). Oh, and “…. slamming the Doors” very clever and :D :D :D :D
Just can’t keep from smiling about this one ….
Whenthe GOP gains a majority in the Senate…do you think that McConnell will blow up the Filibuster rules?
https://twitter.com/1NRSmith/status/534918538838810625
Thank you all for your beautiful, kind and loving words, you’re the very best of friends.
I had the privilege of visiting my uncle in Australia a few years back, it was the best trip of my life. What a stunning country.
I remember sitting drinking coffee with him on the Melbourne shoreline and he pointed to a pier where, he told me, he had arrived from Ireland 40-something years before. I thought I was heroic just flying to Australia, but his journey, by ship, was interminable and grim. A young Irish man who’d never left home before, suddenly landed in this far-off land, he and his family assuming they’d never see each other again.
He was a priest, so I gave him a terrible time :-) But he was a liberal, and did his own thing - and stood up to the most vile pedophile-defending conservative Catholics in his part of the world. And he paid for it - but happily so.
I am so, so happy he lived to see Pope Francis, my last conversation with him … it was like he was almost content to let go, now that his Church was led by a man like that. He adored him, he made his heart sing. He laughed out loud when I said I was tempted to put a poster of the new Pope on my wall.
“Life’s funny, isn’t it girl?”
“It is, Uncle J.”
He lived an amazing life and did so much good. I didn’t know that until I visited his world, as I rambled around his parish I was flooded with stories of the wonderful impact he had on people’s lives, and how he fought for those crushed by authority. Their love for him was immense.
When I arrived in Melbourne we met up that evening. He had a meeting the next morning about dealing with a priest against whom sexual abuse allegations had been made. “Just do the right thing,” I said to him. “I will,” he promised. And he did. He stood strong, and he lost friends because of it. But he did the right thing.
His life was a story of doing the right thing from start to finish.
He was also a brilliant sportsman in his younger days. He won an All-Ireland medal, kind of the equivalent of the Super Bowl!
He gave his medal to my mother.
Tonight, she stroked it lovingly. I can’t begin to understand her sense of loss.
“Ma, he had a wonderful life.”
“He did,” she said, and then she stroked that medal again.
All I could do was hug her and love her.
May he rest in peace, my family will miss him so much.
Chips, what a moving and lovely tribute to your beloved uncle. The world could use more priests like him, especially in the era of Pope Francis.
A beautiful and heartfelt tribute, to an obviously beautiful man. Your mother and you will be in my prayers and thoughts. Your own love and admiration shine brightly in this tribute. Australia was fortunate to have had him.
Sorry I missed this earlier but my thoughts and prayers are with you Chips and family. Thank you for sharing a special memory. It is the best way to remember those we have loved and lost.
He is with GOD and Jesus now….time to celebrate the life of a wonderful man.
Be at peace. We love you. <3
Tears. What sweet, wonderful memories you have to hold you. Thank you for sharing this personal bit of family with all of us. Honored.
Oh, Chips, your tribute to Uncle J is so beautifully descriptive, I feel like I know him… Love to you and your Mom
Oh, Chips, what a wonderful man. How wonderful for you and your Mother to have him in your lives, to experience all his beautiful qualities. Your words portray a lovely, lovely human being who stood for something important and touched the lives of all those he served. My heart goes out to you and your Mother as you revisit so many beautiful memories.
May he rest in eternal peace.
<3
A loving tribute by a cherished Niece.
Time heals. Time also allows Us to remember our loved ones.
Safe Journey Uncle J. Thank you for your life here on earth.
{{{{{Mom <3 Chips}}}}}
My sympathies for you and yours, Chips.
Great tweets! I am having Quiche for lunch tomorrow.
:)
Good evening, TOD. Back home, safe and sound! Here is short clip from tonight’s Black Violin performance.
Thank you Ms. Chips for sharing those precious memories with us.
I cannot tell you how much that helped me to make out a bigger check out for Morris Dees the remarkable attorney for the Southern Poverty Law Center. I and others plan to visit Montgomery, Alabama to see the Wall of Tolerance.
By describing your Uncle J doing the “right thing” I am so glad that I did not discard this large envelope sent to me months ago by Toni Morrison. I kept pushing it in the back of the other mail.
Please let your Mom knows that his life is still blessing others.
Thank You
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/11/18/his-life-was-a-story-of-doing-the-right-thing-from-start-to-finish/
You and your mother have my deepest condolences. He lived his life well, a true follower of Christ. He’s with His who is saying “Well done, good and faithful servant.