On This Day - Pete Souza: “The President plays peek-a-boo with the daughter of White House staffer Emmett Beliveau in the Outer Oval Office. It’s interesting to note that this photograph was taken not long after the conclusion of his Afghanistan meeting in the Situation Room. So he went from this very substantive meeting to being able to lighten up for a minute with this young girl.” Oct. 30, 2009
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The President and the First Lady welcome local children and children of military families to trick-or-treat at the South Portico of the White House.
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On This Day: President Barack Obama is greeted by Bill Russell during a stop to view the statue of Russell at City Hall Plaza in Boston, Mass., Oct. 30, 2013 (Photo by Pete Souza)
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GM, TOD!
Morning Jazz, morning everyone!
Hello, TOD
Morning, 57! Have a super Blessed day!
You, too, my friend!
Thanks!
Short POTUS! lol…
Happy Friday TODers!!
Heeeeeeya Chips!!
Heyaaaaaaaaaaa Africaaaaaaaaa!!
This is a good read, Africa. Thank you. Israel’s future as a respected democratic society depends on Netanyahu leaving the scene. He’s a relic of a barbaric past and seems to become more like Assad everyday in his ruthless disregard of life.
Guantanamo population down to 112 today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is an ongoing good news story that the media is not so interested in.
One by one. Maybe a large group soon. Gitmo will be closed.
Do you try that look when you’re in trouble?
Now that we would all have to see, Chips.
I nevah get into trouble. Nevah.
gentlemen get the
blondesall the babes.So you only ever got brunettes?
I said “ALL THE BABES”. Sheesh.
Ha! You missed the dis on *your* ‘gentlemen’-liness. :D
a natural response after watching the republican debate.
Hello, Kasper! He’s a master of this technique.
Good Morning, TOD! I’m looking forward to see what you can teach me today…..my favorite place to learn. :)
Morning TODers. Last night was “trick or treat” time in our town, so it seems today as if Halloween is over. As the little ones were flowing to our door, the guy next door positioned himself as a glowing eyed zombie which produced lots of screams from every kid under six and uncontrollable tears in a two-year old. I have lots of candy left over-wish I could share it with you.
:-) I hope it’s healthy candy, Jackie!
Carrot sticks!!! If I handed out carrot sticks or raisins, I’d be stuck with them all because the trick or treaters would bypass my house the minute the word got out. If your kid has allergies, have the healthy snacks at home.
A couple of years ago, I handed out bags of pretzels (pre-packaged, of course!) that I thought were really great. Next day, found several of them in my bushes. :-) Back to chocolate the next year.
I was going to give out books; however, as I’ve had several Christmas Bazaar opportunities and several non-profit donation requests, I’m just going to give out quarters…
Thinking about Sherijr and her on this morning after reading that horrible attack on him yesterday. Sheri I hope you get some concrete answers and I hope your son is doing better.
gm africa - I’ve been thinking of Sherijr as well - I didn’t read her post until very late - and more threads had been posted - but I’ve been sending all the positive vibes I can think of ever since.
Do hope such issues can be resolved and all are in a better place today
Haven’t seen Hopefruit this morning. But looking forward to Halloween costume thread. LOL. Always enjoy reading that.
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks & TOD family.
Happy Friday! 👻
Goooooooooood ghosty morning, GGail!!!
Booooo👽
colbear
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/douchebag-says-what-colbert-opens-a-can-of-whoopass-on-trump-and-cnbc-and-its-awesome/
Hahahahahahaha
And they are all blaming the media, the democrats, the RNC - anyone except themselves for such a ridiculous and pointless debate.
Good morning Mr. President and Goooooood morning dear JER <3
Oh snap, I forgot one, Boooooo morning Mr. Scarcrow :D
I don’t believe they are not related.
Twins separated at birth
Maybe :-)
more colbear.
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/my-father-gave-me-a-small-loan-of-1m-colbert-hammers-trumps-clueless-privilege/
To me a small loan is $100.00.
probably can’t afford it… That’s too much money for the Trumpster.
You might think that such revelations would be politically devastating. But the targets of such schemes know, just know, that the liberal mainstream media can’t be trusted, that when it reports negative stories about conservative heroes it’s just out to suppress people who are telling the real truth. It’s a closed information loop, and can’t be broken…
This is why it is imperative that we focus on registering new voters….and turn out…turn out…turn out….
egg.zack.leeee pf58!!!
Congrats jazz! :)
TY Chip!!!
Happy Friday TOD :)
And, ….
#Hope4ALL
And he won 2-1 in the gop majority senate. some lame duck.
That quacks me up!
:D :D
From the article…
Conservative Republicans are likely to try to attach controversial policy add-ons, such as prohibiting funding for women’s healthcare provider Planned Parenthood to punish the group for an abortion-related controversy involving fetal tissue.
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This is how the press keeps this meme alive by being deceptive…no where does it mention that the controversy has been debunked for the fraud that it is
BTW…AIRLINES DON’T DO PROPER BACKGROUND CHECKS OF THEIR EMPLOYEES………………….SOMEBODY COULD BE TINKERING WITH THE TOYS JUST LIKE THE LAST ONE IN VEGAS………………….
I don’t blame her! He’s a jerk!
Good Morning Chips and TOD.
Morning BFF!!!
I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the thugs did this.
Keep Central Texas - example: Austin, San Marcos, Bastrop, etc. in your thoughts, TOD. We’re being hit with another major storm this year. We’ve had tornadoes this morning, major highways are flooded, streets are flooded, and they’ve begun evacuating people in some cities and small towns and shutting down roads.
It’s a frightening mess today because we’re right in the middle of everything.
Blessings be with you and yours today…NW
Hope the storm peters out. Stay safe. Or any place you could move into?
Stay safe NW - tornadoes/floods - heartbreaking experiences.
PRAYERS UP FOR SAFETY IN TEXAS!!!!!
NW, I’m sending thoughts and prayers of safety for you and everyone in the Central Texas area. {{{{hugs}}}}
_/|\_ <3 NW
Thoughts and prayers with you all today.
_/|\_ <3
Stay safe, NW! Prayers for the people in Central Texas in the path of this major storm.
Take care, dear TOD Niece! You’re in my prayers. BTW, IF you want to evacuate to the EC, I have room!
{{{{ Nerdy Wonka + Texas }}}}
Prayers are with you Nerdy. Have to check with my Son and family in Killeen. Thanks for the heads up.
Hugs and prayers to you and everyone there, NW!
In our own rw ruled desert, writers, media persons, actors, scientists, educators etc are up in arms against what they see as rising intolerance, religious bigotry, anti-science stances and the uncouth govt ministers trashing these protesters straight away without addressing the issues raised. Sound familiar?
AMK, you’re too good!
Good Morning TODVille! Happy Friday.
<3
At least 22 migrants - many of them children - have drowned trying to reach Kalymnos and Rhodes from Turkey, in the second major boat tragedy off Greek islands this week.
Greek officials said 19 people died and 138 were rescued near Kalymnos.
Three others died off Rhodes and three were missing. Six were rescued there.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said he felt “shame” over “the inability of Europe to deal effectively with this human drama”.
Speaking in parliament, the left-wing Syriza leader condemned the “level of debate at a senior level, where one is passing the buck to the other” in the EU.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-34675406
And our ex PM is over there making speeches about how to refuse to take in immigrants. For a country built on immigration (as much, if not more than the US) what a horrific policy - that is still happening.
Hope you are staying in during all of this, NW. Stay safe. Sending lots of energy and prayers to all who are in need today.
Sweet Jesus! NW, stay safe and I hope you are in a upper level apartment with plenty of food, water, flashlights
Oh, Nerdy, this is awful. Please, please don’t venture out for any reasons. Your safety comes first!!!
Morning! No food or drinks while watching:)
ON THE FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR!!!!!!!
Morning, Sue! It was a funny one!!
OMG - that is FUUUUUUUUNY as hell ! ROFLMAO!!!
Good morning DF & thanks for the Friday morning LOL!
Morning, GGail:) Hilarious!!
Good Morning TOD
I sure hope this works!!!
Two little bumble bees for your Halloween enjoyment #GrandbabiesRTheBest
http://tinypic.com/r/295valy/9
Just too delightful and gorgeous - and cute and lovable and #GrandbabiesRTheBest
PRECIOUS LITTLE BEES!!!!!!
GM Donna, how cute are those little bumble bees! Thanks for sharing :-)
Your Grandbabies, “Our” TOD Grandnieces, are the MOST PRECIOUS little babies! My how the are growing; and smart & talented, too. I noted that they were the only ones who obviously paid attention at rehearsals! Thanks for sharing your bundles of joy!
Thanks Alycee. They are more than a handful and full on hams at this stage. :)
I WAS READING THE TWEET FROM THE PREVIOUS THREAD….THAT SAYS IT ALL!..BBL………………………..:)…..I LOVE MY ENERGIZER PRESIDENT WITH THE SMOKIN’ SHOES!!!!…REPUGS ARE JEALOUS OF WHAT THEY CANNOT BE!
Koch’s are at it again… this time it’s a local school board in Colorado. Who’s next??
http://www.rawstory.com/2015/10/koch-group-floods-colorado-with-cash-to-save-conservatives-who-pushed-right-wing-ap-history-class/
http://www.politicususa.com/2015/10/30/floridians-lawsuit-jeb-bush-rick-scott-kochs-scotus.html
It is nearly impossible to keep up with the dirty tricks and corruption being committed by Republicans on behalf of their masters the Koch brothers. This is particularly true in Republican states where it is not unusual for legislators, and often governors, work to assist the Kochs avoid environmental regulations and laws in exchange for campaign donations and electoral support. It is possible that even with America’s population mired in apathy and ignorance, exposing Republicans’ illegal activities, corruption, and collusion might better inform the error of supporting Republicans.
Fortunately, there is one specific instance of scandal, corruption, and subterfuge that allows the Kochs free rein to dump tons of toxic waste into a Florida river that is finally getting the exposure it warrants. After three years of legal battles, the legal battle is going to the Supreme Court to weigh in on a bona fide scandal in Florida that is likely typical in Republican states working hand-in-hand with the Kochs to sidestep environmental regulations.
After years of effort, there are finally results in an uphill battle to expose the environmental, and political, corruption which has been occurring in Tallahassee and Putnam County, Florida involving the Koch brothers, presidential candidate and former governor Jeb Bush, and current Governor Rick Scott. There are more players involved in the scandalous affair, but part of the corruption is Governor Rick Scott’s refusal to investigate the malfeasance involving his predecessor, his own administration, and his masters the Koch brothers.
It would be most likely that the only reason the GOP has funded the govt through to 2017 is that the few remaining same members don’t want to face an election with the public knowing that they closed down the government bringing grief to millions. If a democrat is elected President - watch them start the b.s. all over again.
Absolutely!
gm sailor - I missed you a day or two ago when everyone was talking about navy day (I think that was the name). Hope you celebrated in the traditional navy way. :)
Everyday Trish….Everyday. ;-)
:) - and g’nite from me - enjoy the day
Rest well.
Oh for sure 99ts
TGIF………Good Day mates.
GM Sailor, and I agree TGIF :-)
Hitch up the mule Mamacita! :-D
:D :D :D
youse a fool Yardarm - a lovable fool <3
Wise woman……:lol:
sho nuff :-)
LIVE NOW: Possible building collapse in midtown Manhattan. http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
Good morning, Chips, NW and TODville. Happy Friday to everyone.
NW, please stay safe. That storm looks very scary and I’m so sorry you are going through this once again.
My girls reach wta semis. 20 match winning streak.
hey heyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations!
Another release from Gitmo.
Good moooorning!
BREAKING: More than 450 hospitals pay $250 million in cardiac-device investigation
By Lisa Schencker | October 30, 2025
More than 450 hospitals have settled with the government for $250 million as part of a years-long, nationwide investigation into the suspected overuse of implantable cardiac devices, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
The hospital systems involved include many of the country’s largest, such as Adventist, Ascension Health, Banner Health, Catholic Health Initiatives, Community Health Systems, HCA, Tenet Healthcare and Universal Health Services among others.
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More here: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20151030/NEWS/151039998?utm_source=modernhealthcare&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20151030-NEWS-151039998&utm_campaign=mh-alert
My uncle - aged 88 - had a doctor wanting to implant one of these because he said his heart had an irregular beat. He was all keen to do it instantly. Not my decision, but as I was with the uncle, I suggested he think about it & discuss it with other family members.
Uncle was still keen - went back 2 months later to sign up & the surgeon discovered the irregular had disappeared (probably related to a cold/flu during the first test).
Handling such a device at 88 years just seems a bridge too far for me. Guess it was good that the surgeon admitted the mis-diagnosis but one of the not so good things about universal health care for older folks seems to be way too much intervention/overuse of services.
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For the first time in two years I agree with Lil’ Nate…
Awwww, look at Sunny - sittin & behavin’ :-)
VP Biden has a few words with Bernie and now read how ole Bern speaks about the Obama Administration…
Mr. Sanders, in a statement after the meeting, said, “Under the leadership of President Obama and Vice President Biden, this country has come a long way economically since President Bush left office and we were losing 800,000 jobs every month and the world economy was on the brink of financial collapse.”
“Nevertheless, we still have a long way to go to create the kind of economy that works for all Americans and not just the top 1 percent,” Mr. Sanders added. “I look forward to working with President Obama and Vice President Biden to tackle some to the major issues facing our country.”
http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/10/29/bernie-sanders-meets-with-joe-biden-on-campaign-issues/?_r=0
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and I am outta here.
Nite amk :-)
g gg.
<3
ok, last one.
JEB always has a surprised look on his face - or maybe it’s his normal look
Chips New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/10/30/chat-away-700/