I met @VP when I was 11. I've struggled with a stutter my entire life. He told me stuttering does not define me http://t.co/YogAObd57v
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Campbell Parker (@_campbell_36) July 03, 2025As I have grown, @VP has become a true a mentor. Allowing me to visit him in DC and giving me encouraging phone calls http://t.co/wfJzmDRDO5
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Campbell Parker (@_campbell_36) July 03, 2025****
Vice President Joe Biden is AMAZING. Why? Because he has heart. He cares so much for people. He doesn’t care how many zeros you have have behind your name. He cares about you as a person. For VP Biden, people are not abstract. People matter. Their hopes matter. Their disappointments matter. Their failures matter. Their obstacles matter. Their dreams matter. Their futures matter. How blessed we are to live in a country where we can proudly say, Joe Biden is Vice President of the United States of America
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Thanks for always believing in me @VP http://t.co/wNSVoGt547
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Campbell Parker (@_campbell_36) July 03, 2025@_campbell_36 @ Our VP has a HEART OF GOLD. Our country is BLESSED & BETTER to have him & You too, Campbell. Don't forget it xoxox
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Linda Cappitti (@cappitti16) July 04, 2025****
For those who missed this beautiful first story earlier in the week…
On a 8th field trip to DC, we had a Q&A with @VP Joe Biden. I got this letter a week later. It still inspires me. http://t.co/3YHcguj2Bo
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Skip Brooks (@SkipBrooks9) July 01, 2025.@SkipBrooks9 And it's still true today, my friend. Treat everyone with respect and you will be respected yourself.
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Vice President Biden (@VP) July 01, 2025****
@VP Took your advice to heart and years later Beau swore me in as a prosecutor. http://t.co/jVUEcU54GW
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Skip Brooks (@SkipBrooks9) July 01, 2025Afterwards @VP Biden pulled me aside saying that he used to stutter as a kid and that he never let it interfere with his life goals. 1/3
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Skip Brooks (@SkipBrooks9) July 01, 2025****
.@vp added that he would purposely seek public speaking opportunities (such as acting in plays) to force himself to speak in public. 2/3
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Skip Brooks (@SkipBrooks9) July 01, 2025.@vp Biden said that I have something important to say and others will wait to hear it. This moment changed everything for me. 3/3
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Skip Brooks (@SkipBrooks9) July 01, 2025****
.@JoeBiden Helped This Man Get Over His Stutter -Then Beau Biden Helped Him Realize His Dreams buzzfeed.com/stephaniemcnea… http://t.co/zA2lsfWG9X
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BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) July 01, 2025How Joe Biden helped a man with a childhood stutter overcome his fears ti.me/1FSInDj
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TIME.com (@TIME) July 02, 2025****
Joe Biden's inspiring note to a boy with a stutter in 1994 slate.me/1CNuPJl http://t.co/4gcsJH2ERy
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(@Slate) July 02, 2025@_campbell_36 @VP I have a stutter too and reading these tweets bring tears to my eyes. Thank you.
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Lauren (@Lorena21225) July 04, 2025****
@_campbell_36 @VP You are so Lucky Campbell.VP is correct. I have 91yr uncle.He still stutters.But ALL who knows him ADORE HIM
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Linda Cappitti (@cappitti16) July 04, 2025@_campbell_36 @VP Our Joe is just the Best! Happy 4th Mr. VP!
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George K. (@geo1de) July 04, 2025****
@_campbell_36 BEST @VP EVER!
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barbara scholten (@scholtenbc) July 04, 2025@_campbell_36 @VP the @VP is a really good guy!!!
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Anna (@annabunzy) July 04, 2025****
@_campbell_36 @VP Thank you for the post! Inspiring! @VP is one heck of a guy!
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Jane Malin deFord (@jmdmalin) July 04, 2025@_campbell_36 @VP And what a great man and mentor @VP is! @mwalk113 @lmmills3
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Kathy Paterek (@fundthepension) July 04, 2025****
@_campbell_36 Love this @VP, @JoeBiden will make a very good president also
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badar 1 (@Badar1) July 04, 2025@BuzzFeedNews @JoeBiden genuinely good people do exist in politics.
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(@bodiva) July 01, 2025****
@BuzzFeedNews @VP such a wonderful example of a man and how he was raised so well.
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Nancy (@NancyNcg1954) July 04, 2025@SkipBrooks9 Wow, what a great letter! You must have been over the moon to get that. To think he took the time to write..just wonderful.
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Kathleen K (@Wishing4aTARDIS) July 01, 2025****
@Wishing4aTARDIS it was a complete surprise. I don't remember giving him my info so he must have contacted the school or asked my teacher.
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Skip Brooks (@SkipBrooks9) July 01, 2025@SkipBrooks9 Even better. That's such a great, personal letter.
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Kathleen K (@Wishing4aTARDIS) July 01, 2025****
@SkipBrooks9 @VP Thank you for sharing this, Skip. God bless Uncle Joe.
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Chris Dawson (@caloso89) July 02, 2025@SkipBrooks9 wow...my @VP is a wonderful man. Good job Skip
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Maxine Baptiste (@brownsugar7878) July 02, 2025****
@SkipBrooks9 @VP This is so wonderful so moving so inspiring. 1994. Thank you for sharing this. Thankful for VP Biden every day. #leadership
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Nancie McDermott (@nanciemac) July 03, 2025@SkipBrooks9 @VP My VEEP is so damn amazing!
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(@BevDiane) July 01, 2025
again?
Yes!
3 in a row has to be some modern day record, Don? :lol: Luckily I will probably be passed out…due to my alcohol intake…by the time the next thread goes up :) I will then waken when my crazy neighbors start blasting fireworks and retake my thrown :cool:
On a roll!!! :-)
Thank yooooooooou Nerdy, Run Joe Run!
:)
Has Danny decided to share a pillow on the floor with you so you have someplace to sit? That chair with the missing screw is not safe.
Important news!
We’ve decided on a menu for tonight.
Broiled flat iron steak, seasoned with Hitching Post Magic Dust
Fried potatoes
Garden salad made with our homegrown tomatoes.
Meh.
What rough beast slouches towards Bethlehem…
LL did you see the recipe for beer butt chicken & micro brews in L.A times this morning? Wish I had a grill and backyard.
In other #obamasfault news:
Oh, yes, I want Joe to run, and I will happily vote for him.
DITTO HERE…I THINK EVERYONE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE JOE RUN….YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS…’BIDEN MY TIME IN 2016″!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Did y’all see this the other day?!! This is a campaign ad waiting to happen if ever there was one!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/07/02/lindsey-graham-joe-biden_n_7714708.html
I WATCHED THIS THE OTHER DAY…THE ONLY TIME I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STAND…LG!…NICE TO SEE THERE IS A HUMAN SIDE!
While I can’t stand Lindsey Graham, that is a very moving statement about VP Joe and one that rings true in every way.
It really was Meta, I didn’t think Graham had it in him to be that sincere. A heartfelt, lovely tribute. He’s still a shithole, though. :-)
:-)
Lindsey Grahmn and many of the old GOP senators were idealologes until the Teabagger and Koch’s started threats of primarying them and of course the twice elected PBO made them lose their minds.
You know what, I said this the other day when I saw this concerning Lindsey Graham kind words about VP Biden. I’m not buying it, because over the last six and a half years I have watch Republicans like Graham act as if this President were the worst thing since Hitler, all because their base were racists and they hated this President. There was no respect for this President from Graham, and the others.
I think VP Biden is a good man, but so is our President. And he deserve respect too and the last six and a half years he has not gotten it from folks like Lindsey Graham.
Hi everyone! Happy 4th of July…and it’s Mali’s birthday. YAY! LG is still a “piece of you know what”, but I’m sure there is some heart felt feelings here about VP Biden…until, and unless he decides to run from POTUS.
My sister has said in the past, just you wait and years (decades) from now some of these SAME POS will be telling tales of their good relationships and admiration for President Obama, rewriting history if need be, or telling what went on behind closed doors. If the Repugs were people of integrity and goodwill they would do right by this country and cut their rabid racist base loose. But they say and doing anything to please their masters like the Kochs, and the NRA. Basically theirs masters are money and power, and their last thought is serving the people of this country to the highest degree.
I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A BEAUTIFUL AND SAFE JULY 4TH CELEBRATION…..:)…XOXOXOXO!
I <3 My VPOTUS!
I LOVE MY VP AND MY PBO…BUT PLEASE…NO PEAS IN MY GUACAMOLE!……………………………GETTING READY FOR THE HUSBAND’S DR. APPT. TONITE…MAYBE THEY’LL SHOOT SOME FIREWORKS PAST THE OFFICE WINDOW…LATER…:)
LOL! The guacamole thing has a lot of people upset! I had no idea people feel so strongly about it! :-)
Attention Congress:
That is our generation’s task: to make these words, these rights, these values of life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness real for every American…
For now decisions are upon us and we cannot afford delay. We cannot mistake absolutism for principle, or substitute spectacle for politics, or treat name-calling as reasoned debate. We must act, knowing that our work will be imperfect. We must act, knowing that today’s victories will be only partial and that it will be up to those who stand here in four years and 40 years and 400 years hence to advance the timeless spirit once conferred to us in a spare Philadelphia hall…
You and I, as citizens, have the power to set this country’s course. You and I, as citizens, have the obligation to shape the debates of our time, not only with the votes we cast, but with the voices we lift in defense of our most ancient values and enduring ideals.
Tiger played awesome Thursday in the WV PGA Tour event (-4) but kept bogeying/birdieing yesterday (ended day E) when he should have easily been -7 at a minimum..then he started today on a roll got to -7 on the front 9 with the two par 5’s on the back and fell apart (ended 1 over -3 for the tournament and the leader is at -12)…at least he shot his lowest opening round score since 2013 but he has no shot of winning this one.
Anybody watching the Germany vs. England WC game? Could easily be 2-1 either way but score is nil-nil….been entertaining regardless!
btw: Chipsticks, I am with you on the furniture projects, never mind what all those other people say!! We are strong, we are invincible, we are WOMAN!!! :) :) <3 :) :)
We are also 2015 and not 1815. :)
Oh, NW, this is not news to Chipsticks and MP!! We are astute at tracking centuries!! Are we not, CIC of TOD? ;)
Hello TOD!
May the 4th of July bring you all……..Happiness, Merriment and Fun.
Happy Birthday to a ‘Minty’ 17 yrs old Gorgeous Malia Obama…….
Rock on, TODville ;) :) :cool:
“On October 13, 2025 the Grateful Dead’s “core four” of Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann reunited for the first time since 2004 for a concert in State College, Pennsylvania to support the presidential campaign of Barack Obama. Obama went on to win the election and hasn’t forgotten the support from the members of The Dead. President Obama has shared a message in celebration of the Grateful Dead’s 50th anniversary in advance of this weekend’s shows.
“Here’s to fifty years of the Grateful Dead, an iconic American Band that embodies the creativity, passion and ability to bring people together that makes American music so great. Enjoy this weekend’s celebration of your fans and legacy. And as Jerry would say, ‘Let there be songs to fill the air,'” reads the message from President Obama. The message was accompanied by a photo from the members of The Dead and their entourage’s visit to the White House on April 13, 2009. Tonight marks the first of three Fare Thee Well - Celebrating 50 Years Of Grateful Dead performances at Soldier Field in Chicago that are billed as the final time the “core four” will all share the stage together.”
There’s plenty of options to watch and listen to this weekend’s shows live from Chicago. http://www.jambase.com/Articles/125546/Fare-Thee-Well-Announces-YouTube-Webcast
DEAR Nerdy or BT I need to be freed from moderation-TY :)
My favorite Dead song:
Ha! Serendipty smiles! :-D
First Twitter story I laid eyes on this morning was this one. Mickey Hart is one amazing guy!
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I was trying to post this with links to the shows this weekend, but it is in moderation :cool:
I’m going tonight!! Well, not paying for tickets but even better going to be on a boat in the harbor next to Soldier Field. :) :) :)
Jealous, Forus!! I may dish out some cash and watch on Youtube, but I think I’m going to hit up the clubs tonight :) Have fun man!
I will and “Truckin'” is my favorite too. :)
Very happy for you, forus!!!!
Love Joey B!!
You guys all know this, but 4th of July changed forever for me and my family, as I held my Mother’s hand just before dawn ~ I saw and felt her Soul lift from her body and ascend to a place I could only partially accompany her to. The Light and Joy were unmistakably from another dimension. I had to return, but that glimpse of Heaven has kept me in a state of bliss every since. Pretty much. Signing off again, this is a day I enjoy spending with my Mom, as I know she is near. Many blessings, everyone stay cool, stay safe and enjoy the celebrations. <3
42 years ago now -
{{{{{{{{Mighty hugs for Mighty Pamela}}}}}}}}. Beautiful story.
MP, thanks for sharing. May this special light always shine on your path. I tried but missed being there for both of my parents and still feel I missed something very tender. As a midwife, it was an amazing privilege to bring > 200 little lives into this world, but it is an equal privilege to ease a loved one out of our world.
What a beautiful memory! It’s a treasure not everyone understands. Thank you for sharing.
You truly reside in a state of grace, MP. That you share that love and light with all of us is a treasured gift.
I lost my dad when I had just turned 19 and my mother two years later. My mother (and my beloved brother in 2000) died alone, which has haunted me my entire life. To be there as your beloved family member finds true peace is a blessing.
My heart, prayers and positive energy are with you this day, and always my dear friend.
{{{{{ MightyPamela }}}}}
You honor her memory in the life you lead and the telling of this beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it with us!
{{{{{MightyPamela}}}}} what a gift you’ve shared with us!!! Thank you!!
{{{MP}}} What a gift that you were given…you honor that gift and privilege every day. Thank you so much for sharing this….
{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Mighty Pamela}}}}}}}}}}}}}} The beauty of your mother is seen in you daily here with us. Thanks for sharing and honoring her.HZ
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if VPJB could and would run. He would make a great president. Hand in hand with PBO they have done excellent service for the U.S.
Bree Ndewsome Short Film..
http://mic.com/articles/121459/the-activist-who-took-down-the-confederate-flag-made-a-short-film-and-it-s-pretty-good
This is what President Obama saw in him and why he asked him to be VP. A perfect pairing; a deep connection of the spirit.
Awwwww…..
awwww….i love these events..
Typical Hillary :
Now that she is monitoring and seeing the progress on the Iranian Talks, today she is FINALLY weighing in them - but in wait and see approach while at the same time trying to associate herself with them should the pass.
just heard her comments made in New Hampshire. Yes, I am biased but to me they sound non-committal but while ensuring that should a deal come out soon she can say she had something on record.
As usual - putting her finger out in the wind
i have no problem with her caution…i would be upset if she was against the talks…i just don’t want her to get in the way like she did with TPP
very typical. She stands for absolutely nothing.
Congrats LP!!
NW, I totally endorse your “Joe Biden For President.” He is the best hope for America.
Also ….
#FORWARD Together
So very important, as all of you know ….
Such a good man. If he’s in, I’m with him
GA TODville, Happy 4th to everyone, even the Brits. ;)
LOL.
Their next tweet:
GA & Happy 4th, Arapaho! Looks like the embassy got the right cat to run their twitter account after last year when they tweeted a reference to the original White House burning down :lol:
Just got off the phone with my sister and little hero, so I could gush all over him and tell him how proud I am of him.
He told me yesterday’s event at the pool “… was a little scary, but I couldn’t just sit there and do nothing. The lifeguard needed some help.”
What a cool kid! :cool: :cool: :-D [That’s my boy!]
Sis said what’s ironic is how nephew is usually a little nervous in the pool at first. Takes a while to settle himself before he’s comfortable going to the deep end. She wasn’t there with him yesterday. Her brother-in-law had taken nephew and several boys, including his son, to the pool to cool off. It’s unusually hot there these days.
Me to Nephew: “Hey, what’s little boy’s name who you helped?”
Nephew: “John”
Me: “How’s John doing today?”
Nephew: “Alive and breathing, that’s for sure!” [he chuckled]:
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Note to Self: Must not squeeze all the life juice out of the child upon his return home - no matter how happy & proud you are! :-)
You are always dotting on these young ones in your circle - as a great auntie should.
Now the young man has gone and done something so spectacular and very human - so that even strangers want him to know how great his act of humanity - although he was a little scared himself.
Yes, we are very proud and grateful to him;
God help you when you finally see him!!!
:-D :-D :-D
Aw - give him big hugs from us, too!
Thanks Judith, I fully intend to! :-)
Dudette, I wasn’t on line yesterday and I’m slowly trying to catch up. I read that your nephew saved a boy from drowning at the pool. What a courageous thing to do. He is a hero. You have every right to gush and be proud of him, as we all are here.
:) :) :)
That hashtag is HYSTERICAL! Go read the tweets there if you need a good laugh!
:D :D :D :D :D
Once again, congratulations to your nephew, Dudette. He did the greatest thing you can ever do. He saved a life!!!
Thanks Bob! He’s pretty much a masterpiece in my eyes! My Baby Sister done good! :-D
I’ve been on this hashtag today. The guy who started it needs a trophy today.
Black people and Black twitter are MAGIC. :D :D :D
Speaking of Black twitter
Thanks, LP.
He’s correct. Twitter ignores Black Twitter at its peril; they lose more money by doing so.
It was recently revealed that the number of Black employees at Twitter and Facebook was abysmal, considering that Twitter has seen its relevance soar to new heights mainly because of Black Twitter users.
Oh well. They never learn.
Sure thing, Nerdy! At one point during the BET awards in my TL the top 10 trends worldwide were all from the show. Maybe they will wake up…not holding my breath.
The ones about the potato salad got me in tears!!!
Hahahahahahahahahha….they came for their wigs and snatched them!
Did you see the CRAP these magazines were trying to peddle as potato salad? Everybody was like, “why do these white people like ruining food* LOL
ROFL! :-D
GEEZZZZ what is that stuff!!!! Potato salad they ain’t!!!!!!
LOL! Speak the truth!
It’s wonder they didn’t put PEAS in their potato salad like they do their guacamole. Don’t invite any of these cooks to a pot luck because no one would eat anything good.
Bwahahahaha!!! :-D
So true. I know all my cousins deadbeat friends really miss my aunt and uncle on the holidays. My aunt made the best potato salad and my uncle would spend all day cooking bbq and my cousins deadbeat friends would take home plates of food and not bring one thing to the house. I know they are both in heaven because they did not care as long as folks got enough to eat.
Aw! :-)
Heard the BBQ at the WH was cancelled because of severe weather. :(
The upside is they’re invited to a concert and fireworks at the WH tonight (even better!).
Hahahah……what losers!
Look at the press cry like it is the end of the world….I hate those jackals
This looks like a bunch of confusion. There don’t seem to be a lot of people so what’s going on?
I think she is walking some parade route…could care less really, but I’m just laughing at this thin skinned press losers who act like it is the end of the world yet from the pictures you can see they are literally 10ft in front of her!
That’s why I was confused because I was trying figure out the hell was the MSM complaining about. It’s like they can’t see HRC. Maybe they got what they wanted which was to start some shit.
Exactly!
Talk about ‘optics’ …. the GOP will eat her lunch for this ……
BTW #HillaryIceCreamFlavors is trending …. some really, really ugly tweets …….
For sure…you can tell HRC team is worried b/c they already put out a pun laden statement hoping it is a 1 news cycle story.
Yep. Really bad idea. Somebody’s slipping.
this is funny as hell and thqt tweet from Josh is so on point. lolol
For those in the Chicago area (Japa, 57F, JO’B [and ((( son ))) ], Dotster, and anyone else I’ve missed — this looks like tropical paradise (and where are the crowds?):
And for your quintessential (white) helping of Americana July 4th cuteness:
England has totally outplayed Germany in the second half and whiffed on two easy ass goals….game going into extra (two 15 minute periods, no golden goal) and then possibly PK shootout.
bah hahahaha! :D
Update on the time of PBO’s remarks to military families (before?) the Bruno Mars concert.
PBO’s remarks will happen at 8:45pm instead of 6pm EDT. Don’t know when fireworks are launched further north, but they happen here at 9pm (or midnight on the east coast).
Here’s further clarification (that BBQ won’t be served at the concert, LOL. Event is sponsored by the USO):
:-D
England just got a PK due to a hold in the box by a German defender and scored in the 108′ ….~12 minutes left in extra time with Germany down 0-1
Yes….England wins the 3rd place game. So happy for Laura Bassett.
Time for USWNT to finish the job tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was really great to see English footballers beat the Germans today. Fierce women!!
They deserved the win…..really outplayed the Germans except for the last 5 minutes of extra time. England could have easily won 2,3 -> 1 in regulation.
YES!!
Amazing. First time Eng has beaten Ger in 23 matches!!
Screaming …. #CookoutNewsNetwork
:D :D :D :D :D
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/04/happy-4th-from-the-president-and-vice-president/