President Barack Obama smiles while golfing at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs, Mass., on the island of Martha’s Vineyard
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President Obama chills out in a golf cart at farm neck in oak bluffs today! #mvobama @capecodtimes #capecod http://t.co/xZgZzAph8A
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NBA Basketball player Ray Allen steps into a golf cart driven by President Barack Obama
President Barack Obama speaks with Cyrus Walker, cousin of White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett
FURST.
And you are Furst! Congratulations Mister. 😊
AMK The Furst! :) :) Congrats
Congrats and good morning amk :)
Any word on the deal? My fingers ache a bit but they’re still crossed for you :)
Way to go, NW!!!! Great selection of fun photos of PBO and friends. Thank you!!
Oh Bob, it’ll be weeks before they decide. Better to uncross those fingers. :)
Thanks for all your wishes.
I’ll tough it out for you & keep’um crossed, amk :D
All the best!!
You’re welcome, Bob. :)
once again…how in the hell is he considered ‘the smart one’?
all I gotta say…oh please let this be on video.
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Steven D’Amico@stevenjldamico
Bad moment tonight, @JebBush told man upset with 8-year wait to bring sister to U.S. that he would eliminate sibling preference.
WTH? Guy’s totally bizarre.
AMK - congratulations. Thanks for the eye candy, NW!!
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Lovely pics from this morning until tonight. Great memories.
:)
good to see PBO enjoying himself - even as the occupants of the gop clown car try to prove that they are more of a scumbag that the next scumbag
Ha - yes, it does look as though they’re all competing for scumbag of the decade, doesn’t it?
Oh boy….Some idiot ticked off @spaceCheef mightily on Twitter… LAWD…ROTFL…
Never heard of him, but checked his TL and yeah, you’re right! Ha. Hope I never get in his way!
Democratic Senators who need to hear from us to vote for #IranDeal: Schumer (may be a lost cause, but keep trying), Menendez, Cardin, Casey, Wyden, Warner, Stabenow, Reed, Peters, Heitcamp, Donnelly, Coons, possibly Cantwell, Booker, Blumenthal
cardin is in that mix? I thought he was a yes.
Not that I have heard.
Judith, have a great trip up tomorrow - see you Saturday! Very much looking forward to ‘meeting’ you guys! ;)
He’s very much in question.
Thank you for the inspiration Judith ….
Everyone, please forgive if you see me harping on the simple, glaringly obvious reality that, all the hoopla aside, the US Senate & House only have 2 choices:
1. Support the President and rigorously enforce JPOA
or
2. Crash JPOA - to whatever extent overriding the President’s veto would represent - and thereby enable Iran to fast track to a bomb while enjoying effectively no international sanctions.
#2 leaves only one option to stop Iran and if the US exercises that option (along with Israel) it will achieve pariah status that will make what GWB did pale in comparison. Just think what it means to target a site with stockpiles of 20% + enriched uranium, for starters. It’s never been done before and no one knows what all the consequences will be, but they will be horrific for sure.
Also, please press Senator Reid every day. Don’t let him escape the fact that we know precisely what the options are, no matter how any of them try to dance around the issue.
bbl … sup prep :)
I just don’t understand these Democrats. Supporting this Iran Deal is not supporting President Obama, it is supporting no war. If Iran does not keep it’s word then American will do what they need to do to keep them from getting a nuclear weapon. But we should at least try peaceful means first. The Republicans and Schumer want another war, but I was hoping the Democrats would have learn a lesson from that disaster in Iraq and Afghanistan. No one is turning their back on Israel, we are turning our back on another war.
“No one is turning their back on Israel, we are turning our back on another war.”
Precisely, bella!!
So, so, so terrific to see the president enjoying a break in a beautiful atmosphere! President Obama is the best health tonic there is - he smiles, I/we smile.
Ms NerdyW, we bow in total appreciation.
FTR, Ms NerdyW, it took me all this time to find and appropriate visual! :D Yea, I’m slow.
Very kind.
Thanks, VC. :)
:)
I share this because of the names mentioned - nice to see these particular folks getting a chance to *relax* in each other’s company!
Dinner Out in Edgartown
2 hours 6 min ago
The President and First Lady are enjoying a night out Wednesday, dining with friends at the downtown Edgartown restaurant Alchemy.
According to the White House, the Obamas are having dinner with former attorney general Eric Holder and his wife, National Security Advisor Susan Rice and her husband, and former U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk and his wife.
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Earlier in the day, the President hit the links at Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs with golf partners Alonzo Mourning, Ray Allen, and Cyrus Walker. According to the White House, Mr. Obama also called former President Jimmy Carter to wish him a full and speedy recovery. Mr. Carter revealed on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
This is the second time in as many days that White House excitement has come to Edgartown. On Tuesday, Mrs. Obama and the couple’s daughters had lunch at Atlantic Fish & Chop House, a few blocks down ….//
It’s nice to see the President and First Lady spending time with friends, just doing what normal folks do.
As long as you are President, nothing is normal though.
It sure is, Annieb! I was also quite pleased to be reminded that Susan Rice gets a break too (when PBO does). [There have been times I’ve wondered about her youngsters and how they feel about one parent traveling so much.]
Maybe Susan’s kids are with her and her husband.
That’s what I was thinking when I saw mention of hubby. :)
I traveled alot for work - daughter told me in later life how much she hated it - and I always thought she and Mr 99 had a great time when I was away. We see what we want to see in many different parts of our lives.
FYI -
First guest on Charlie Rose tonight is Leslie Odom, Jr., the actor who plays Aaron Burr in the play, Hamilton. He is fascinating.
Hey amk…
No contest, the four leg dog.
Is that four legged dog? Anyway the one with the better hair.
LOL - I agree anniebella! :)
jtp? what the hell do ya think you are doing??? get over here, stat.
Jenny or Jack? Hard to tell from only a head shot.
<3
Isn’t August 13 Chips’ birthday? Don’t tell her I was asking! If it is:
Happy Birthday, Chips!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GE (middle of the night east coast time) JO’B.
Yes, Chips’ BD is tomorrow — I remember because she has the same BD as my father.
Happy BD Chips, hope Danny’s treating you well!
Okay, the big day has arrived! In case Chips peAks in while we’re sleeping, or I don’t sign on until well after sunrise, I’m putting my wishes in early.
It’s FINAAAALLLLY August 13th and the …
………………Queen Bee Prima-Bloggah-Diva, CHIPSTICKS- Founder, Curator, Head Rabble Rouser in the TOD village, our Morning Majestic Maven of Magnificence* - … *=©Dudette
…………………. is having a birthday!
Chica, to honour the occasion, all members of the TOD community got together *again* to jiggle and strut and get the party rolling! Join in at any time, please!
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 Enjoy every moment of your special day, gurl!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
I’ll second that!
^10!!! Well done, oh quiet one!! Happy Birthday {{{{{Chips}}}}}!!!!!
good night TOD ….
X24 ;)
Happy Birthday Day, Lady Chips!
>-I >-I >-I
Hip, Hip, Hip, HooRaay!
Me, too! Happy Birthday, Chips!!
From Yesterday….
Democracy is based on the promise that equality of voice can balance inequality of resources.
That indicates that this question about the influence of big money in politics vs the lack of civic engagement is absolutely central to our understanding of democracy.
i love these pics of the President….
thank you NW,,,
GM TOD…
Happy Birthday Ms Chipssss….hope you and danny boy had a wonderful vacation :-D
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Good morning TOD and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS. CHIPS!
I hope that you and Danny are having a great vacation that you both deserve.
Happy birthday Chips! I hope that this your special is filled with everything that is lovely and fulfilling. Have a great day!
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, our mighty and wondrous Chips!!!!!!! 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Rise and Shine, TOD!
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/08/13/rise-and-shine-happy-birthday-chips/
Happy Birthday Chips! God bless!