Missed each other again, but I’m hunky-dory. :grin: Am trying to get into a calm mood for the rest of the week (not letting female guest’s passive aggressive attitudes drive me around the bend).
CBS radio network news just aired a brief interview (the Skype connection was terrible) with one of the 2 psychologists who got paid $80 million dollars by the CIA to devise the torture techniques.
From Florida (what’s *wrong* with that state!), he of course said the Senate report was a partisan attack — yeah, and who in their right mind thinks torture is OK, and that spending $80 MILLION taxpayer dollars for torture techniques is a GOOD idea????
Meanwhile, GOP merrily block assistance to the starving, unemployed and homeless in this country.
Still laughing at a cranky email from a TOD lurker who complained about the profanity in some of the tweets we post, especially from the Tweet of God (“who is NOT funny”), and that we were insulting the President by posting them. And that me and Nerdy should show more respect considering how much money we’re making from TOD :lol:
If a lurker doesn’t like what is posted here at TOD, they are welcome to not peep. We won’t even miss them, but the gall to peep and then complain - “well I NEVA”!
Chips - you and NW have my permission to flaunt your riches (which is our love and respect for you both) all you want. We don’t mind :-)
I questioned his/her tweet because I thought the picture of PBO that was being tweeted was offensive and look at his/her response to me. It MAKES NO SENSE!!!
@ReneNow WTH kind of picture is this to be tweeting of the President. Am I missing something here??!!
— Donna NoShock (@NoShock) December 10, 2025
@NoShock yes it's a counter message…
With a few angles..
But trust your instincts and please don't feed the trolls..
WR
I am beginning to feel like I’m losing my mind! Did the Dems really agree to increase contributions to political campaigns by TENFOLD in this bill? Are they really cutting back on Dodd-Frank after all the work to get it passed? Is John Brennan really defending torture on an ongoing basis as the current director of the CIA? I am beginning to believe that this country will never truly “recover” from all the damage inflicted by Bush/Cheney. And I am sick to death of all these networks/reporters giving Cheney a voice at one of the most shameful moments in US history. Disgusting. But I am also becoming very concerned of what the next two years will bring if this bill is what we get when the Dems still control the Senate. While some claim that there is nothing in there to block PBO’s executive action on immigration, that is really not true given that it doesn’t fund HS which is where they take their revenge for all the good that will do them. I am weary.
‘The 7 Last Words of 7 Black Lives’ will be presented through short sermons, music, and the spoken word in a healing service presented by interfaith clergy leaders from POWER on Wednesday December 10th at 7pm at New Vision United Methodist Church.
Preachers, poets and activists, including Philadelphia’s poet-laureate Sonia Sanchez, will reflect on the last words of seven black men and women killed by police in 2014. This event is designed to provide a space for healing, wholeness, understanding, and encouragement to our communities in light of the grand jury decisions of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, and to give us strength in our organizing for change.
Who is the police chief of DC and how is he/she appointed?
I hope President Obama’s Law Enforcement Task Force looks into use of police in unmarked cars drawing weapons. That practice should be banned, if it isn’t unconstitutional to begin with.
Wouldn’t you expect better from Sean Hannity? Let me correct myself, no you wouldn’t expect better from from some lying racists like Hannity who have no class.
I LOVE THE TOYS FOR TOTS DELIVERY…..MAKES ME HAPPY TO SEE ALL OF THOSE SANTA SURPRISES…AT LEAST A THOUSAND OF THEM GOING TO CHILDREN WHO ARE WITHOUT AT CHRISTMAS. I KNOW THAT MY LITTLE BOY BRENT THAT I MENTOR NEVER ASKS FOR ANYTHING…NOR DOES HE EXPECT IT…BUT….YAAAAAAAY…ON DEC. 21ST…THERE ARE THINGS SENT FROM SANTA WAITING UNDER OUR TREE…HE WILL BE SURPRISED. CELEBRATING CHRIST’S BIRTHDAY AND WATCHING A LITTLE BOY RECEIVE THINGS HE NEVER EXPECTED WILL WARM MY CHRISTMAS!…HOPEFULLY…MY CATS WILL LEAVE SOMETHING BEHIND FOR BRENT TO FIND…THEY’VE BEEN HAVING LOTS OF FUN WITH ALL THE RIBBONS UNDER THAT TREE…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY TODAY BUT CAUGHT CHENEY’S RECENT STATEMENTS ON TORTURE…..THIS MAN IS EVIL PERSONIFIED…HE LIVES IN THE DARKNESS…WHAT A SAD AND SICK SOUL HE IS….AND AGAIN…THE FOOLS IN CONGRESS WANT TO TIP WALL ST. WITH THE BIG BUCKS AND SACRIFICE PENSIONS….ACTIONS SUCH AS THIS WILL BE THE END TO OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE SELFISHNESS AND GREED WILL ONLY FEED GOD’S CONTEMPT AND HIS WRATH WON’T BE PRETTY. I LOVE MY PRESIDENT…SWEETEST ELF I’VE EVER SEEN…AND I FEEL BADLY THAT HE HAS TO WORK WITH DECEITFUL,GREEDFUL PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO BE PUBLIC SERVANTS BUT ARE ALWAYS PARKED IN THE SELF-SERVE LANE!
either voted rethug or couldn’t be bothered with voting…
Although it’s not in this bill, they are looking to make changes to military pensions for existing retirees. They are looking to curtail what the consider “double and triple dippers” Folks that receive Military pension plus SSA and/or VA Disability. They also want to make changes to “Tricare for Life”
I knew I love you meta for so many wonderful reasons, and your just stated two. Coltrane, ‘A Love Supreme’ and the genius, Miles Davis, ‘Kind of Blue. I go to sleep most nights listening to ‘Kind of Blue.’ {{{{{{{{{Love you meta.}}}}}}}}}}. POB’s favorites in the jazz world.HZ
Republicans want to get rid of Dodd-Frank, so Wall Street can go back to the same old behavior which they were doing which got this country in that crisis 2008, were the taxpayers had to bail out Wall Street. And if they mess up again are the taxpayers to bail them out again? Hay American voters, say it again how you had no reason to get out to vote Nov. 4th.
White House.gov
ME
GGaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaail!!
How ’bout this!???
I made it :D
Good high stepping, gurl!
Hi vc!!!!
Long time no see here at the same time - how ya doin’ :-)
Missed each other again, but I’m hunky-dory. :grin: Am trying to get into a calm mood for the rest of the week (not letting female guest’s passive aggressive attitudes drive me around the bend).
Sending you warm loving (((hugs))) from the West Coast.
Thanks! Are you home ‘already’?
Yes! I’m 15 mins from work. It is sooooo sweet :D
^5 Kewl!
(Means you have no excuse to not cook me up a real home-made dinner.)
Huh? :D
YES YOU Great Gail!
thank ya CarolMae :-)
Ahhhh, FLOTUS hurt POTUS feelings.
That lump of coal she’s gonna get for Xmas won’t turn into a diamond :-)
Would love to stay and play, but I just got lucky…gotta goooooo
Does he have a brother??? Asking for a friend…
Alycee! Hahahahaha, I’m at work and can only pop in every now and again.
When I read what you wrote….I do understand girlfriend :wink: but that’s sadly, not the case…you can let your “friend” know <3
My “friend” will surely be disappointed… lol
We might have to have Skype-time so we can work on this dilemma and see if we can’t work on making our “friend” happy for 2015!
Now I have to get back to work - you are a bad influence today girl :D (((Alycee)))
People who can be playful with each other almost always have the happiest marriages. The President and FLOTUS were made for each other.
Yes, they are jackieg and their playfulness makes us happy too :-)
POTUS and FLOTUS both have a great sense of humor. It was so nice seeing them today helping Toys for Tots.
*Rant*
CBS radio network news just aired a brief interview (the Skype connection was terrible) with one of the 2 psychologists who got paid $80 million dollars by the CIA to devise the torture techniques.
From Florida (what’s *wrong* with that state!), he of course said the Senate report was a partisan attack — yeah, and who in their right mind thinks torture is OK, and that spending $80 MILLION taxpayer dollars for torture techniques is a GOOD idea????
Meanwhile, GOP merrily block assistance to the starving, unemployed and homeless in this country.
GEEZE. As if $80M isn’t all in itself horrendously obscene and if perpetrated by a DEM would be the freakin’ end of the world.
Do we the taxpayers get a refund because the techniques didn’t yield expected results
Be careful, Chips. You’ll get angry emails from lurkers that you’re denigrating PBO by that caption. And that you are making millions from this blog.
(BTW, thanks for starting to pay me for my pieces.)
I miss so much, but even I know that this ain’t true. :D
Afternoon LL! Posting from my new toy, lovin’ being rich!!!!
Congrats on 1st Gail :)
Chips, I thought you told me you’d just purchased a yacht not a runabout … :D :D :D :D :D
Oh Bob, you misunderstood - that’s just the runabout I use to reach my new watery home :cool:
Would love to live on that in 2017…my own little Waterworld…
:D :D :D
Thanks Bob!
What happen’ when did WE strike it rich???!!!??? Chips?
:-) I posted this yesterday GGail:
Still laughing at a cranky email from a TOD lurker who complained about the profanity in some of the tweets we post, especially from the Tweet of God (“who is NOT funny”), and that we were insulting the President by posting them. And that me and Nerdy should show more respect considering how much money we’re making from TOD :lol:
Nerdy? Apparently we’re RICH!1!1!
OMG - that is tooooooo funny.
If a lurker doesn’t like what is posted here at TOD, they are welcome to not peep. We won’t even miss them, but the gall to peep and then complain - “well I NEVA”!
Chips - you and NW have my permission to flaunt your riches (which is our love and respect for you both) all you want. We don’t mind :-)
Thanks GGail, I was reluctant to flaunt, but what the heck.
“TOD 1” - oh I’m just seeing this. Too funny!
Nerdy is currently attempting to land in Bermuda on TOD 2, wind problems :roll:
Let us know when there’s video!
I don’t think that lurker is really TODmaterial.
:-) I don’t beepin’ think so either, Betsy!
Damn! I’m in the wrong profession:) That’s like a James Bond boaty thingy! Sweet….Paaarty!
Glad you like it DF! Just posting from my new car, life is good!
Who knew you had millions and gillions to throw around from your little ole website stash….WOW.
—>
For you, Golden ( Gaudy!) Lady:)
Or…..beautiful Shirley Bassey….
:-) Thank you DF!!!
Chips I think you need to share all this wealth you are receiving from us. Remember we are family.
Super duper sweet <3
You can just put my name on either side - I don't care - anywhere! :D
Living dangerously with the steering wheel on the wrong side and all
:lol:
You are so sweet to get me just what I was hoping for on my birthday, this year! So, when do we hoist anchor??
Happy Birthday MP!!
I hear it’s your birthday MP….well….HAPPY BIRTHDAY Pamela <3
Oh wow Pamela Happy Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I believe it must be me, drinking champagne!
Happy birthday MP today is also my SIL’s.
Happy Birthday MP!!! I hope you have had a wonderful day!!!!
Is that you sunning yourself on the bow? yardarm would be so proud:)
#TribunalTimeUSA
Yes…of course they are.
http://crooksandliars.com/2014/12/koch-backed-foundation-defend-students
Koch-Backed Foundation To Defend Students Accused Of Sex Crimes On Campus
Sick
Help me out here TOD
Am I losing my mind or is this person crazy?
I questioned his/her tweet because I thought the picture of PBO that was being tweeted was offensive and look at his/her response to me. It MAKES NO SENSE!!!
What was the picture Donna? I have that person blocked, but can’t remember why.
Here it is but the fact you have them blocked tells me all that I need to know. I think I will follow suit. Another one of the Unite Blue Nuts.
I am beginning to feel like I’m losing my mind! Did the Dems really agree to increase contributions to political campaigns by TENFOLD in this bill? Are they really cutting back on Dodd-Frank after all the work to get it passed? Is John Brennan really defending torture on an ongoing basis as the current director of the CIA? I am beginning to believe that this country will never truly “recover” from all the damage inflicted by Bush/Cheney. And I am sick to death of all these networks/reporters giving Cheney a voice at one of the most shameful moments in US history. Disgusting. But I am also becoming very concerned of what the next two years will bring if this bill is what we get when the Dems still control the Senate. While some claim that there is nothing in there to block PBO’s executive action on immigration, that is really not true given that it doesn’t fund HS which is where they take their revenge for all the good that will do them. I am weary.
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2014/12/10/3601924/35-hours-before-deadline-agreement-to-keep-government-open-breaks-down/
‘The 7 Last Words of 7 Black Lives’ will be presented through short sermons, music, and the spoken word in a healing service presented by interfaith clergy leaders from POWER on Wednesday December 10th at 7pm at New Vision United Methodist Church.
Preachers, poets and activists, including Philadelphia’s poet-laureate Sonia Sanchez, will reflect on the last words of seven black men and women killed by police in 2014. This event is designed to provide a space for healing, wholeness, understanding, and encouragement to our communities in light of the grand jury decisions of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, and to give us strength in our organizing for change.
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpCxxWidjDw
Radiostream: http://www.mainstreamnetwork.com/listen/player.asp?station=wurd-am
Oh wow, thank you Alycee, what a powerful sounding service.
Let’s try again:
That is so touching! Oh my
Who is the police chief of DC and how is he/she appointed?
I hope President Obama’s Law Enforcement Task Force looks into use of police in unmarked cars drawing weapons. That practice should be banned, if it isn’t unconstitutional to begin with.
Our outstanding Ambassador to Ukraine …
Our outstanding VP being blunt …
OH, MY. I now have the distinction of being trolled by a effing IDIOT.
Wouldn’t you expect better from Sean Hannity? Let me correct myself, no you wouldn’t expect better from from some lying racists like Hannity who have no class.
Complete with RWNJ trolls invading my notifications.
Jorge Ramos should be proud that KKKlannity is sticking up for him….
Scumbag
My mentions are full of RWNJ trolls. Swatting like crazy……What a creepy cult.
Ooooh, I must drop in and say hello to them!
HhHHaaaahaaaa!
Or maybe pay a new mistress hush money…oopss…..
They are so predictable in their MO!
Oh dam did I miss Ramos on Fox? Good!!!!!!!!!!
No “GREAT”.
Too funny that loser Hannity responded to you. Must have touched a nerve with him.
Reminds me of that tweet of mine that @JakeTapper RT’d — the only possible way he could have seen the tweet is by reading the comments here.
Add Hannity and Ramos to this list:
I LOVE THE TOYS FOR TOTS DELIVERY…..MAKES ME HAPPY TO SEE ALL OF THOSE SANTA SURPRISES…AT LEAST A THOUSAND OF THEM GOING TO CHILDREN WHO ARE WITHOUT AT CHRISTMAS. I KNOW THAT MY LITTLE BOY BRENT THAT I MENTOR NEVER ASKS FOR ANYTHING…NOR DOES HE EXPECT IT…BUT….YAAAAAAAY…ON DEC. 21ST…THERE ARE THINGS SENT FROM SANTA WAITING UNDER OUR TREE…HE WILL BE SURPRISED. CELEBRATING CHRIST’S BIRTHDAY AND WATCHING A LITTLE BOY RECEIVE THINGS HE NEVER EXPECTED WILL WARM MY CHRISTMAS!…HOPEFULLY…MY CATS WILL LEAVE SOMETHING BEHIND FOR BRENT TO FIND…THEY’VE BEEN HAVING LOTS OF FUN WITH ALL THE RIBBONS UNDER THAT TREE…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!
Sue, this is going to be a big surprise for Brent! God bless you Sue <3
I HAVE BEEN SO BUSY TODAY BUT CAUGHT CHENEY’S RECENT STATEMENTS ON TORTURE…..THIS MAN IS EVIL PERSONIFIED…HE LIVES IN THE DARKNESS…WHAT A SAD AND SICK SOUL HE IS….AND AGAIN…THE FOOLS IN CONGRESS WANT TO TIP WALL ST. WITH THE BIG BUCKS AND SACRIFICE PENSIONS….ACTIONS SUCH AS THIS WILL BE THE END TO OUR COUNTRY BECAUSE SELFISHNESS AND GREED WILL ONLY FEED GOD’S CONTEMPT AND HIS WRATH WON’T BE PRETTY. I LOVE MY PRESIDENT…SWEETEST ELF I’VE EVER SEEN…AND I FEEL BADLY THAT HE HAS TO WORK WITH DECEITFUL,GREEDFUL PEOPLE WHO CLAIM TO BE PUBLIC SERVANTS BUT ARE ALWAYS PARKED IN THE SELF-SERVE LANE!
#TortureReport
Cheney is clearly freaking …
#TribunalTimeUSA
It’s hard to believe that the pluto/kleptocrats keep wanting more…
GA everyone.
Republican logic:
LIVE NOW: Vice President Biden
I bet every single one of them vote for Republicans.
either voted rethug or couldn’t be bothered with voting…
Although it’s not in this bill, they are looking to make changes to military pensions for existing retirees. They are looking to curtail what the consider “double and triple dippers” Folks that receive Military pension plus SSA and/or VA Disability. They also want to make changes to “Tricare for Life”
Aren’t several politicians “double and triple dippers” with much larger sums in play? I have a vague memory seeing something like this years ago.
One of my all time very favorites:
My all-time favorite album!
Cool! This and Miles Davis Kind of Blue.
I knew I love you meta for so many wonderful reasons, and your just stated two. Coltrane, ‘A Love Supreme’ and the genius, Miles Davis, ‘Kind of Blue. I go to sleep most nights listening to ‘Kind of Blue.’ {{{{{{{{{Love you meta.}}}}}}}}}}. POB’s favorites in the jazz world.HZ
AHA! Love you dearly, HZ. In a Silent Way and Sketches of Spain are also phenomenal. XOXO!!
I love John Coltrane. Haven’t listened to this one before. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Good Evening Tods:
De-lurking to wish you all “Happy Holidays” and thank you for all that you do!
I am still fighting on twetterland..lol!
Much love:-)
{{{Kasai}}}
(((( Chipsticks))))) right back at ya…Love ya!
Squeezing my way in on this lovefest - {{{Kasai}}}. :grin: Happy Holidays to you and your young’un (in case our paths don’t cross again before Xmas)!
Thank you (((VC))) Happy holidays:-)
LOVE you, kasai. And appreciate all you do to spread the TRUTH. Hope you have great holidays with love and camaraderie.
Love you back ((Meta)) wishing love..peace and blessings dear one:-)
KASAI!!!!! <3
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Hey West Coast Girl…ready for some rain?
May your holidays bring you joy and many blessings.
((Gail)) Much Love
hey TOD just popping in to say GE. I gotta go to bed. Hope everyone’s OK :-)
Hi a4A, going to bed with the chickens tonight? Sweet dreams!
Republicans want to get rid of Dodd-Frank, so Wall Street can go back to the same old behavior which they were doing which got this country in that crisis 2008, were the taxpayers had to bail out Wall Street. And if they mess up again are the taxpayers to bail them out again? Hay American voters, say it again how you had no reason to get out to vote Nov. 4th.
New post:
http://theobamadiary.com/2014/12/10/the-presidents-day-38/