This what it looked like in Portland for our #Orange Walk. We had the Governor, Mayor, Head of Moms Demand Action Shannon Watts, and parent survivors Andy and Barbara Parker and about 2-300 hardy souls attend.
Just listened to Lindsay Graham on C-Span, a replay of his remarks before a town hall in Iowa, last Thursday. When Lindsay Graham starts sounding reasonable (in connection with Trump, but not much else), we know the Republican political process has gone mad. Collectively. He tells Trump the bully to stop the threats and go ahead and leave the party, if he can’t take it, and not to let the door hit him in the butt.
President Obama to visit the Pentagon Monday to review military campaign against ISIS. https://t.co/Vy8mv9EUkf pic.twitter.com/ds87vv4cnF— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 14, 2025
Had this conversation last night with someone I never thought would be unable to see the President as transformational. This man seems very mixed up to me, and so much like Bernie Sanders. One thing I noticed was that he had supposedly firm positions on “foreign policy” which he thinks don’t agree with the President. He reminded me he traveled to DC to protest the Vietnam war. There was so much to think about in the exchange but one thing I noticed for sure was that whatever factual information didn’t mesh with his position (cynicism) he was just too busy to follow. Whatever label should be placed on these folks, they are just as challenged by self awareness as the Tea Party types. This guy somehow made it seem as if keeping up on the issues, even the ones he purportedly cares about, is not worth his effort. I have decided its self centeredness versus other centeredness that is the divide whether its coming from the left, right or center. This guy was giving himself kudos for being an original peace nik but didn’t care about the climate summit, didn’t care about the Libya conference, didn’t care about the Iran deal. I call bs.
Thank God for our President and the people who so generously work for us at his side. I hope in some small way that I can have his back whenever the opportunity presents itself. That’s all I ask for. Also thank God for this site.
Morning everyone! Happy Monday….{{{{Judith}}} You are a warrior!! Thank you so much for all you do to make this a better country. Your tireless efforts will pay off….we ALL need to get on that train!
The rate at which Americans commit suicide with guns has been increasing for several years, even as the rate of gun homicides has declined. Research shows that the increase is correlated with higher gun ownership. Public health experts say ready access to firearms makes it easier for people to act on suicidal thoughts. And about 85 percent of suicide attempts that involve guns are successful, compared with less than 3 percent of those involving drug overdoses. Over all, guns were used in about half of the 41,000 suicides in 2013, the latest year for which there is data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These numbers are all the more tragic because suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. And contrary to the conventional wisdom that people who are determined to end their lives will find a way to do so, 90 percent of people who survive suicide attempts do not eventually die by suicide.
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Congrats Jacob!
Congratulations, jacobslily!
Chips for my winnings I would like the kick ass picture of my PBO on the tarmac with the fog, you know the one.
This what it looked like in Portland for our #Orange Walk. We had the Governor, Mayor, Head of Moms Demand Action Shannon Watts, and parent survivors Andy and Barbara Parker and about 2-300 hardy souls attend.
Wow! Way to go!
Judith, I’m proud of you all. Way to go!
The survivors who have lost a child or family member to gun violence continue to amaze and move me. Meet Kimberly Dixon:
Given it’s about 90F down under today - that does look chilly - well done to you all Judith
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Judith, you’re absolutely amazing and tireless. Thank you for all you do to make this a better country.
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Wonderful turnout and commitment, Judith!! SO proud of you all. And what a great moment to hear Shannon speak!! BRAVO to you all.
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Great turnout, Judith. Thank you so much for all you do.
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Donald Trump a piece of crap, working for ISIS
Go Moms.
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what happened ben, didja just find out the thugs’ love for ya was fake all along?
I hear raindrops outside my window. I’m gonna sleep real good tonight 💦💦💦😴
Good for you, honey bunch!
Judith, thank you for all you do!!! And for all who walked.
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Thank you, Judith, on behalf of all our babies and grandbabies, especially.
You are welcome! I think Moms Demand will be a great force in the next election.
They should be, and they must be! Thanks for helping that long.
:) What’s a little rain and wind when lives are at stake?
Hope you had some hot chocolate when you got home!
Hot chocolate with Bailey’s in it!
Even better!
Just listened to Lindsay Graham on C-Span, a replay of his remarks before a town hall in Iowa, last Thursday. When Lindsay Graham starts sounding reasonable (in connection with Trump, but not much else), we know the Republican political process has gone mad. Collectively. He tells Trump the bully to stop the threats and go ahead and leave the party, if he can’t take it, and not to let the door hit him in the butt.
So glad we are not any of THEM.
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Graham: Trump winning because GOP voters think Obama is Kenyan-born Muslim http://hill.cm/WMqwcVR
No who on earth has been spreading the story for 7 years that PBO is a Kenyan-born Muslim - Sen Graham sure would know them all very well.
Had this conversation last night with someone I never thought would be unable to see the President as transformational. This man seems very mixed up to me, and so much like Bernie Sanders. One thing I noticed was that he had supposedly firm positions on “foreign policy” which he thinks don’t agree with the President. He reminded me he traveled to DC to protest the Vietnam war. There was so much to think about in the exchange but one thing I noticed for sure was that whatever factual information didn’t mesh with his position (cynicism) he was just too busy to follow. Whatever label should be placed on these folks, they are just as challenged by self awareness as the Tea Party types. This guy somehow made it seem as if keeping up on the issues, even the ones he purportedly cares about, is not worth his effort. I have decided its self centeredness versus other centeredness that is the divide whether its coming from the left, right or center. This guy was giving himself kudos for being an original peace nik but didn’t care about the climate summit, didn’t care about the Libya conference, didn’t care about the Iran deal. I call bs.
Thank God for our President and the people who so generously work for us at his side. I hope in some small way that I can have his back whenever the opportunity presents itself. That’s all I ask for. Also thank God for this site.
Good Morning Everyone!
Have a fantastic day and week!
Morning everyone! Happy Monday….{{{{Judith}}} You are a warrior!! Thank you so much for all you do to make this a better country. Your tireless efforts will pay off….we ALL need to get on that train!
Hate speech did this
ALARMING statistic !!!
The rate at which Americans commit suicide with guns has been increasing for several years, even as the rate of gun homicides has declined. Research shows that the increase is correlated with higher gun ownership. Public health experts say ready access to firearms makes it easier for people to act on suicidal thoughts. And about 85 percent of suicide attempts that involve guns are successful, compared with less than 3 percent of those involving drug overdoses. Over all, guns were used in about half of the 41,000 suicides in 2013, the latest year for which there is data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
These numbers are all the more tragic because suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. And contrary to the conventional wisdom that people who are determined to end their lives will find a way to do so, 90 percent of people who survive suicide attempts do not eventually die by suicide.
Morning!
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