Thanks for the humor, Nerdy. We’re all a little excited and nervous about tomorrow’s SOTU-so many conflicting and bitter sweet emotions as we see the last of this great president’s SOTUs. I feel as if we were preparing for a historic moment that will be remembered for generations. How fortunate we all are to have made this journey together.
Df, he actually said that he would be tempted to vote for Rubio because he’s Hispanic, even though he knows he would be a terrible president. I lost all respect for Ramos at that point.
Really??!! So all these questions to Dems about immigration and building walls and deportation is all bullshit because he really doesn’t care? He’s not just a dick, he’s a moron!
The thing is he ADMITS Rubio would be terrible, but he would feel the “pull” to vote for someone with a Latino name, no matter how horrible they would be. This would be like women voting for Palin because she was a woman. Stupid.
The part of this that does scare - there are too many who think this way - they do not like the GOP platform - but they will not vote for a democrat, the know Rubio will be a disaster - but he is their man, they know Trump is a racist but he will “make the country great”.
I think PBO well knows the job he has to do to stop the RWNJs pulling apart his legacy. The GOP preaches fear - I fear that they may win.
I just spent forever writing a post on the last thread - the best President of my lifetime - so I’m bringing it over here
There will be young candidates and candidates of many shapes and colors but I have to agree with amk – I will never see another like PBO in my lifetime – the GOP and the media tried and failed to find ANY negatives that would stick – all they found was an intelligent, educated family man who understands how families work, how an economy works and how the world works.
He cares for the poorest of his countrymen & talks with the richest. As my father used to say – He is a man of kings and paupers – I cannot believe there is only a year left – I cannot believe that people voted for those who would rob him of the ability to do good for the US and the world.
I love what Judith had to say – it must be shouted from the rooftops and proclaimed by the callers – this is and was Camelot and I will not see it again.
We won’t see it again, 99ts, because that’s what greatness means. It’s rare and it’s meant to elevate our expectations. There will be other competent Democratic presidents, but PBO will be the benchmark, the epitome of what they all will strive for.
there is a reason the saudis and their autocratic pals are panicking. the path PBO has set is irreversible and they see that as a threat to their regional hegemony.
It’s going to be a while before the real impact of all that PBO has accomplished truly sinks in and there are going to many collective “wows” and “OMGs” as the reality hits.
Iran has removed the core of its Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor and filled it with cement, according to the country’s official news agency Fars.
The fate of the reactor was one of the toughest sticking points in Iran’s long nuclear negotiations last year.
Under the terms of the deal, Iran agreed the heavy-water reactor would be reconfigured so it was not capable of yielding material for a nuclear weapon.
The removal of the core is one of the final steps required by the deal.
Hello, this is for AMK. How many TODer $$coins for purchase of a Powerball ticket? Hah! :) Price goes up exponentially as we get to Wed. deadline. Just an LOL!
Love you back, Chips’ Petal, flower, etc. In honor of your magical TODer$$$, we will scatter petals & blooms all over the Powerball machines, from sea to shining sea. Yes, that must be done at the rise of sun in the morrow. And when we win, we’ll send you the most fantabulous postcard from some far off island expressing our sincere love & respect! :) xox
As they are determined to degrade whatever shreds of what may have been a political party with a platform, revealing to the world they have nothing left at all. They are finished.
oh, they are not finished at all. remember, they start at a floor level of 45% regardless of what their kkklowns do and they control most state leges. Dems need a solid movement in 2016 and beyond to wipe out these sickos.
Hillary did a good job with her response. She handled it well and had thought through the issues. The fact is that she will make a formidable debate opponent to any one of the jackasses on the Republican side.
If healthcare can be such a financial burden even at VP level, just imagine the plight of common folks. And how amazing and stupid, stupid of ky’ians to punch their own faces.
One of the reasons to love the kenyan, is how went with the uncorrupted senator for his veep. With his tenure, uncle could have been a millionaire many times a la mcturtle and his ilk.
AMK, your comment is absolutely spot-on! I personally experienced the nightmare of healthcare cost when my daughter was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
This information is out/known because VP Biden told the story. I don’t believe that Pres Obama nor Mrs Obama would have ever said a word about this. What people do behind close doors, are most important.
This story threw me another appreciation curve of the Obamas. May God Bless them, always.
When President Obama first came into offer he tried working with those Republicans, people act like he never tried. But it was the Republicans who decided they would not work with this President.
Describing in an interview with CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger one of his weekly lunches with Obama, Biden said he told the President he was worried about caring for Beau’s family without his son’s salary.
“I said, ‘But I worked it out.'” Biden recalled telling Obama. “I said, ‘But — Jill and I will sell the house and be in good shape.'”
Obama, Biden remembered, pushed back vehemently on the thought of Biden and his wife selling their home in Wilmington, Delaware.
“He got up and he said, ‘Don’t sell that house. Promise me you won’t sell the house,'” Biden continued, speculating Obama would be “mad” he was retelling the story.
“He said, ‘I’ll give you the money. Whatever you need, I’ll give you the money. Don’t, Joe — promise me. Promise me.’ I said, ‘I don’t think we’re going to have to anyway.’ He said, ‘promise me,'” Biden recalled.
I read this blog regularly but rarely repost. He’s not called The Rude Pundit for nothing. However, there is no language strong enough to do justice to the vileness of what has been done to the people of Flint. The more I read about it the angrier and sicker I become.
All of us here at the TOD community know this about our President, but this story tugs at my heart more than any other. This shows the love between these two men and their families. We will never see another POTUS and VPOTUS like these two.
I am touched by the story of Pres Obama’s offer, but not the least bit surprised. That is the man with character, loyalty, and compassion that we know.
I accidentally clicked a video in the TOD sidebar, and heard President Obama’s voice in my living room. Since I have some guilty-pleasure reality show on my DVR I’m watching, I knew it wasn’t the teevee and so I thought he was outside my front door for a second.
Thank God that only lasted a second. Too cold outside to be greeting presidential guests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #RiverCityCabinFever
reading and watching VP Biden’s story about PBO’s offer of financial help, I, again, got angry at the republicans who have targeted VP for a denial of a salary increase.
the gop scumbags did it before and it was also one the things they specifically demanded and included in their most recent budget …. it is just so hard not to hate these people
This particular David Bowie song takes me back to those university days! I always felt there was cheekiness in that song, a fun on stupid angst, and it made feel free in a different way. Somewhat naive, but somehow sophisticated, and somewhat silly! All at the same time! And I found my red shoes! Bless!
I am already pissed off with Matt Lauer asking PBO more about Trump, even trying to blame him for the asshole’s rise, but as usual our dear president is handling it with humor and truth.
Yay, Meta & Gazelle demolishing arses today! MARCHING ..[drum beat in here]… FORWARD! Any more takers on no more shits? [It’s all in the Every-American coffee I had this morning! Not that immi-gnorant brew.] Hah!
Hi, Nerdy!
Hi, Jackie!
Congratulations on FIRST!
Thanks for the humor, Nerdy. We’re all a little excited and nervous about tomorrow’s SOTU-so many conflicting and bitter sweet emotions as we see the last of this great president’s SOTUs. I feel as if we were preparing for a historic moment that will be remembered for generations. How fortunate we all are to have made this journey together.
Congratulations, Jackie! Couldn’t agree more!
Congrats on 1st-est JB.
Second?
Hi Nerdy! Hi Jackie G!
And with my silver medal in hand, I’ll go make dinner now…
Hillary.
there is a dem debate happening tonight?
Yes…in a fashion.Not on TV….because?? DNC brainfarts
Jorge Ramos is a dick. Just sayin’
Df, he actually said that he would be tempted to vote for Rubio because he’s Hispanic, even though he knows he would be a terrible president. I lost all respect for Ramos at that point.
Really??!! So all these questions to Dems about immigration and building walls and deportation is all bullshit because he really doesn’t care? He’s not just a dick, he’s a moron!
wow.
he does know there is not much of a difference between the build the wall dreck and gulpo rubio, right?
guess, the fucker is a millionaire and so has to kiss the rethugs’ ass.
The thing is he ADMITS Rubio would be terrible, but he would feel the “pull” to vote for someone with a Latino name, no matter how horrible they would be. This would be like women voting for Palin because she was a woman. Stupid.
latino name is just an excuse to vote the for the party that would cut his yuuuuge taxes. ratfucker.
The part of this that does scare - there are too many who think this way - they do not like the GOP platform - but they will not vote for a democrat, the know Rubio will be a disaster - but he is their man, they know Trump is a racist but he will “make the country great”.
I think PBO well knows the job he has to do to stop the RWNJs pulling apart his legacy. The GOP preaches fear - I fear that they may win.
I just spent forever writing a post on the last thread - the best President of my lifetime - so I’m bringing it over here
There will be young candidates and candidates of many shapes and colors but I have to agree with amk – I will never see another like PBO in my lifetime – the GOP and the media tried and failed to find ANY negatives that would stick – all they found was an intelligent, educated family man who understands how families work, how an economy works and how the world works.
He cares for the poorest of his countrymen & talks with the richest. As my father used to say – He is a man of kings and paupers – I cannot believe there is only a year left – I cannot believe that people voted for those who would rob him of the ability to do good for the US and the world.
I love what Judith had to say – it must be shouted from the rooftops and proclaimed by the callers – this is and was Camelot and I will not see it again.
We won’t see it again, 99ts, because that’s what greatness means. It’s rare and it’s meant to elevate our expectations. There will be other competent Democratic presidents, but PBO will be the benchmark, the epitome of what they all will strive for.
there is a reason the saudis and their autocratic pals are panicking. the path PBO has set is irreversible and they see that as a threat to their regional hegemony.
uugghh, landed in the wrong place.
Mercury Retrograde - this one is a wild ride! Just hang on ~ cause that’s the most you can do!
It’s going to be a while before the real impact of all that PBO has accomplished truly sinks in and there are going to many collective “wows” and “OMGs” as the reality hits.
Too right. So many are in sync with this heartfelt realization. And thankful to be alive to witness. <3
99ts, I agree with you and AMK!
Nath, I’ll try you again on another post when I get a chance, in case you’re asleep by now. Can you check an email Chips sent to you a while back?
:)
just of those faces. lol.
meanwhile, in the real world
Iran has removed the core of its Arak heavy-water nuclear reactor and filled it with cement, according to the country’s official news agency Fars.
The fate of the reactor was one of the toughest sticking points in Iran’s long nuclear negotiations last year.
Under the terms of the deal, Iran agreed the heavy-water reactor would be reconfigured so it was not capable of yielding material for a nuclear weapon.
The removal of the core is one of the final steps required by the deal.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35285095
Good news and another triumph for PBO and SOS Kerry! This is a very big deal that proves all the dire predictions about Iran were false.
Awesome. Now what are the chicken littles going to moan about?
wonder how that lil fucker from ny whasshisname feels now.
I wonder what Ms. Velma “I’m-disappointed-in-Obama” Hart has to say in now 2016….
She’s been noticeably absent from the airwaves since 2011/12….
Damn, you remembered her name; I just think of her by her nickname “That B*tch…”
jazziz2……:)
:)
Hello, this is for AMK. How many TODer $$coins for purchase of a Powerball ticket? Hah! :) Price goes up exponentially as we get to Wed. deadline. Just an LOL!
bought the ticket(s) yet? remember, I love you.
Love you back, Chips’ Petal, flower, etc. In honor of your magical TODer$$$, we will scatter petals & blooms all over the Powerball machines, from sea to shining sea. Yes, that must be done at the rise of sun in the morrow. And when we win, we’ll send you the most fantabulous postcard from some far off island expressing our sincere love & respect! :) xox
I bought one. Couldn’t resist the temptation.
Tuesday in honor of SOTU, I’ll get one too!
I brought 3 tickets.
compare this with O’s invite list.
What about the Oregon y’all-Qeda, are they left on the cold? The GOP should invite them to complete their list.
Where is Ted Nugent?
Maybe - at least it would get them the hell out of my state and off public lands.
sick-making.
As they are determined to degrade whatever shreds of what may have been a political party with a platform, revealing to the world they have nothing left at all. They are finished.
oh, they are not finished at all. remember, they start at a floor level of 45% regardless of what their kkklowns do and they control most state leges. Dems need a solid movement in 2016 and beyond to wipe out these sickos.
I totally agree. There are many republicans who will vote GOP no matter who the candidate is, regardless of how crazy they are.
Nice to see the GOP is so consistently stupid and so determined to prove what bigots they are.
That was quick?
Hillary did a good job with her response. She handled it well and had thought through the issues. The fact is that she will make a formidable debate opponent to any one of the jackasses on the Republican side.
Why was HRC the only one asked about #Whiteprivilege? Are Sanders and MO’M not in the same boat?
Jesus!
Pres Obama is one great Human Being.
If healthcare can be such a financial burden even at VP level, just imagine the plight of common folks. And how amazing and stupid, stupid of ky’ians to punch their own faces.
VP was worried about supporting Beau’s family without Beau’s income. I hope they’ve gotten some benefits from military and/or state of Delaware.
One of the reasons to love the kenyan, is how went with the uncorrupted senator for his veep. With his tenure, uncle could have been a millionaire many times a la mcturtle and his ilk.
Exactly!
Absolutely. With serious illness you lose your job, lose your income, lose your healthcare, lose your home.
AMK, your comment is absolutely spot-on! I personally experienced the nightmare of healthcare cost when my daughter was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
This information is out/known because VP Biden told the story. I don’t believe that Pres Obama nor Mrs Obama would have ever said a word about this. What people do behind close doors, are most important.
This story threw me another appreciation curve of the Obamas. May God Bless them, always.
This is true friendship and great love. Not only is our President a great man, he has a big heart.
Our POTUS
Was just about to post - so thanks meta! This is so much our POTUS…the humanity of this man knows no bounds.
I think they will always be family for each other.
They will always be Obama-Bidens: O’Bidens.
Sweet Lord!! What a compassionate soul!
I want Hillary to show or tell us how she will work with these Republicans better then Obama. I could be wrong but I feel like it’s a swap at POTUS.
When President Obama first came into offer he tried working with those Republicans, people act like he never tried. But it was the Republicans who decided they would not work with this President.
Night all…see you tomorrow….Night, Mr. President:)
Describing in an interview with CNN chief political analyst Gloria Borger one of his weekly lunches with Obama, Biden said he told the President he was worried about caring for Beau’s family without his son’s salary.
“I said, ‘But I worked it out.'” Biden recalled telling Obama. “I said, ‘But — Jill and I will sell the house and be in good shape.'”
Obama, Biden remembered, pushed back vehemently on the thought of Biden and his wife selling their home in Wilmington, Delaware.
“He got up and he said, ‘Don’t sell that house. Promise me you won’t sell the house,'” Biden continued, speculating Obama would be “mad” he was retelling the story.
“He said, ‘I’ll give you the money. Whatever you need, I’ll give you the money. Don’t, Joe — promise me. Promise me.’ I said, ‘I don’t think we’re going to have to anyway.’ He said, ‘promise me,'” Biden recalled.
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I am going away now. I hate you, kenyan.
Know how you feel, AMK. I’m choking up.
here’s a video……I could not hold back the tears.
Wow!
Watched this just before bed. Damn! Now I’m going to be all puffy-eyed in the morning!
Love my President and love VP Joe.
OMG, this tugs at my heart. I believe they will continue to work together after they are out of office.
They are truly brothers
Hugs to you, amk!
I so love my kenyan. The End.
wow!! watching this video as the last thing before I can call it a night - so much to ponder.
good thing I can hide the tears!
I read this blog regularly but rarely repost. He’s not called The Rude Pundit for nothing. However, there is no language strong enough to do justice to the vileness of what has been done to the people of Flint. The more I read about it the angrier and sicker I become.
http://rudepundit.blogspot.com/2016/01/freeman-elementary-school-in-flint.html
*Tears*
All of us here at the TOD community know this about our President, but this story tugs at my heart more than any other. This shows the love between these two men and their families. We will never see another POTUS and VPOTUS like these two.
Amen.HZ
HZ, so good to hear from you. Know you are missed and thought about here. Bless you.
I know, I know. I still love for VP Joe running for President. That’s my sadness & have to accept reality. Damn it!
I am touched by the story of Pres Obama’s offer, but not the least bit surprised. That is the man with character, loyalty, and compassion that we know.
I accidentally clicked a video in the TOD sidebar, and heard President Obama’s voice in my living room. Since I have some guilty-pleasure reality show on my DVR I’m watching, I knew it wasn’t the teevee and so I thought he was outside my front door for a second.
Thank God that only lasted a second. Too cold outside to be greeting presidential guests!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #RiverCityCabinFever
((((((((((Love you so much, J’OB))))))))))))HZ
Oh, HZ, I needed that! Love you back, sweetheart! <3
reading and watching VP Biden’s story about PBO’s offer of financial help, I, again, got angry at the republicans who have targeted VP for a denial of a salary increase.
the gop scumbags did it before and it was also one the things they specifically demanded and included in their most recent budget …. it is just so hard not to hate these people
GlobalCL, don’t waste your energy on hate. It’s too easy to go that route. Harder is hope. We can do this. Hang in there & don’t become discouraged.
Goodnight, TODville. And RIP, David Bowie.
This particular David Bowie song takes me back to those university days! I always felt there was cheekiness in that song, a fun on stupid angst, and it made feel free in a different way. Somewhat naive, but somehow sophisticated, and somewhat silly! All at the same time! And I found my red shoes! Bless!
Loved “hearing” that story!
LOVE LOVE LOVE
To start of your day on the good foot. You are beautiful & you’re here! Period!
I am already pissed off with Matt Lauer asking PBO more about Trump, even trying to blame him for the asshole’s rise, but as usual our dear president is handling it with humor and truth.
Good morning! Here’s something to get your minds off that NBC pretend journalist, switch the off!
Then he goes on to do this, proves love & determination wins every time:
Good morning, TODville. SOTU and lots of follow-up to come!!
CAN’T WAIT for SOTU! Totally ignoring all shits today! :)
That includes arses since they produce the shits! Pardon me, TODers. Such language, so early. Wonder what will happen at high noon? :)
I’m with you, Gazelle! FORWARD!
Yay, Meta & Gazelle demolishing arses today! MARCHING ..[drum beat in here]… FORWARD! Any more takers on no more shits? [It’s all in the Every-American coffee I had this morning! Not that immi-gnorant brew.] Hah!
Morning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/01/12/early-bird-chat-634/
G’morning Chips & TOD!!! Our bodies, minds and souls are ready for SOTU! Let’s go. :)