Yesterday: Alysha DuBose, 9, of Omaha and her brother, Michael, 7, hold signs in support of President Obama as he spoke inside Baxter Arena in Omaha
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Today
10:05 CST: The President holds a town hall, McKinley Senior High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
11:30 CST: Holds a Twitter Q&A, McKinley Senior High School
1:20 CST: Departs Louisiana
4:50 EST: Arrives White House
:D :D :D
Morning Mister, that’s a hooooooooot!!
yeah, yeah, yeah. Where is my munny? whaddaya mean you didn’t buy ’em?
Also. Too. Go Foxes.
Congratulations on FIRST.
29th consecutive win. 22 year old record broken. Almost 2nd title of the year in hand. And the year has just started. 8-)
OUTSTANDINGGGGGGGGGG!!!!
:)
Love it!
Thanks.
Add one more to the win column. 8/8. Follow the kenyan and thou are doomed curse acts again.
nikki didn’t make either the establishmentarians or the birthers happy.
Anyone who was ever asked to give a PBO SOTU rebuttal should have pleaded a prior commitment. After the first year, they should have given up trying.
But the dumb Democrats are bending over backwards to say how wonderful her comments on immigration were, how “moderate”. Democrats are phenomenally DUMB and still don’t understand the new field they are playing on?!?! All over what’s left of progressive radio. Infuriating.
still don’t understand the new field they are playing on?!
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i often wonder about this….are they that unaware…or is there more to this….i don’t know 57
It’s a complete mystery to me, prettyfoot. Baffling.
clueless dems ? no surprises there.
Of course, 57, if Democrats are seen to praise her, she becomes an immediate pariah for the GOP. Maybe they’re smarter than we think.
Good Thursday, Chipsticks…TOD Family!!!
Thanks, Chipsticks and Nerdy for posting the videos and pictures from PBO’s Omaha visit and event. It was really exciting seeing and hearing the crowd. The love was definitely there and the excitement of the crowd took me back to the feeling from the 2008 campaign trail.
It would be nice (but sadly not expected) if the MSM would follow PBO around and broadcast his events.
Everyone, enjoy your day.
SW, PBO has NO expectations from the MSM, but he knows that events like yesterday bring huge local and state level coverage. You can bet he’ll get the same in Baton Rouge. Visit enough states, get enough state-wide visibility and you don’t need the corporate media lackeys.
how freakish that they all bombed. guess hatred doesn’t do that well in real life.
this is then Sen Obama rebuttal’s to George W Bush’s SOTU address..
Wow the Obama force! What he didn’t know then was the Bush Depression about to explode upon us and the world. We never guessed the entrenched opposition that was about to his obstruct absolutely his 24/7 work to recover America. PBO is an incredible man and leader. Thank goodness he is here.
True…fortunately, I know I can visit TOD to stay abreast of his schedule and to get videos from the events I might miss (happening live).
Although I’m sad that this is like a farewell tour, I’m also feeling the excitement as I did when he was campaigning. I’m hoping others remember that feeling and that it motivates us to vote as we did in 2008.
“Farewell” is not the best term. Maybe, “transition” (to citizen Obama) tour??? because I still expect that he will be active and visible and effective after he leaves the White House.
PBO is getting people to talk about this in preparation for the 2020 census. He needs to get voters riled up so they start insisting on reasonable districts. What we have now is a disgrace and people feel powerless about it. He’s reminding us that we actually do have the power if we have the sense to use it.
What a sad, hapless little man and I do mean both of them.
I am not sure any one of the GOP candidates could call someone else a jerk. Have they looked in the mirror? How about Paul Ryan. He’s a jerk. Reince Preibus. He’s a jerk. The list goes on.
pigs of feather and all that.
actually that ad is powerful. It touched me. Anyone that disparages someone with a disability is not just a jerk, they deserve to be put down. period
I believe, Jeb meant what he said on this issue. Great ad. Good on him for making it.
You think arrogant prick like lil jeb gives a hoot about disability? It was just a convenient issue for him to attack the other prick. We need to stop giving the benefit of doubt to the lying rethugs. Everything about them is how to get to power and aid their buddies.
yes amk - I believe he does care about disability. Like him or not, this isn’t something he woke up yesterday advocating for. so I still say, good on him for making this ad.
Good morning, TOD. Thanks for all the beautiful posts yesterday. Had a full day and evening, but managed to get caught up last night. What a treat!!!
Would appreciate some good thoughts and prayers for safety today. I’ll be leaving in a couple hours to drive two hours (west) to check on my cousin who lives in a group home. I am her conservator. Also, hubby is hiking today. He had a long drive this morning; hiking 12+ miles, then long drive home. Thanks! Good day wished for all!! :)
Stay safe, TN, and please let us know when you get home safely.
safe travels
safe travels for you and your hubby…may the Creator smooth your way…
Tnmtngirl and Hubby safe travels.
Hard to imagine two more repulsive human beings.
smarmy. Why am I so repelled just by looking at this guy? Literally makes me nauseous.
Ditto.
THIS CERTAINLY SAYS IT ALL……………..
Okay, this is my favorite of the day! Deserves a major magazine cover!
Superb!
Morning everyone. :) :)
http://verysmartbrothas.com/on-a-scale-from-one-to-marcus-garvey-how-black-was-president-obamas-final-state-of-the-union/
flotus gets only 27,000 points? she is gonna be pissed.
Really, there aren’t enough numbers for her….to infinity and beyond:)
eggs.sack.lee.
This is delicious. Thanks.
LOL!
“Refers to the military as the finest fighting force in the history of mankind: This hyperbole was Black enough, but it would have been even Blacker if he threw a shout-out to Shaka Zulu or Grey Worm and the Unsullied in there too. This gets 1 Black point.”
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gm df - love the link
About Edith Childs - “Cranky, bedazzled and judging everyone. She’s sitting there like she wants to take a switch to Paul Ryan’s non-clapping ass.”
Chips, I love the photo of the little girl asking the President to make this his best year ever. I wonder if she realizes that she’s a prophet.
GM TOD!!
hans gruber is dead. :(
Loved Alan RIckman in Bottle Shock Love Actually and as Professor Snape…What a great and unique voice.
What? Noooooooooo!
Good for them!
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/01/14/3739199/gun-maker-liability-campaigh/
In recent days, Clinton has highlighted in interviews, paid messages, and press releases that Sanders’ record is not progressive enough on guns. The topic that has won her a slew of recent endorsements from gun control advocates.
Sanders, who voted for the 2005 legislation to immunize gun manufacturers from liability, said Monday that he does not regret the vote.
“Like many pieces of legislation, like many of the 10,000 votes that I cast, bills are complicated,” the Vermont senator said at an event in Iowa on Monday, before adding later that he’s willing to “take a look at the onerous parts of that bill.”
While the presidential candidates debate the issue on the campaign trail, two Democratic congressmen in Washington have said they are ready to take up the fight. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) are circulating a bill this week, the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, which they plan to introduce later this month. The bill would repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a law passed by Congress in 2005 that shields gun manufacturers from liability in lawsuits over gun violence.
“There’s no reason why any one industry should have a unique immunity,” Schiff told ThinkProgress. “The makers of other products don’t enjoy that. Car makers don’t have that kind of immunity from liability, nor do those who make knives or those who make prescription drug bottles or anything else that may be safe or unsafe.”
There’s no reason why any one industry should have a unique immunity.
How come this wasn’t taken up to the sc level beats me.
G’morning Chips & TOD! Congrats amk on #1! :)
ala peanut butter sandwiches
In honor of Mark Knoller….
Good morning TODVille.
Barnum Circus announced the retirement of its elephants. Don’t despair. Those of you who love a good show, there is a GOP debate tonight showcasing the biggest joker of all time, IL Douche.
so my 797 ready yet?
I’m working on it. Patience is a virtue!
These things take time to build, ya know.
#copout
Good morning TOD!
Congrats amk :) Love the teleprompter toon!!!!
So true ….
Sorry for the repeat!!!
Worth repeating - the GOP really lost on the diplomacy side with Iran. They so wanted another country to invade.
No matter what anyone else says today, Zarif has won today’s twitter sweepstakes.
Sound like Javad Zarif is talking to the Republicans.
Oooh, that is a killer comment! Put Zarif in a debate (not that he’d waste his time with nonsense) and he’d skewer the R presidential blowhards, roast them and serve the kabobs with Persian rice. The lamebrain GOPers would be so outclassed on the world stage, they would be an international laughing stock. And sad to say, they wouldn’t even get how pathetic they were.
All very true, Jackie, and we’ve already done that experiment for 8 years with GWB and better never repeat it again!!!
Saw this image and it is such a powerful evocation of the meaning of ‘Hope’ …
BEAUTIFUL INDEED!,,PLANT A SEED….NOT A WEED!
Beautiful. This image is worthy of a Dutch Renaissance style painter.
true dat!!!
drip, drip, drip.
WOW!!
GM swbluega.
Actually heard this on @cbsradionews yesterday (they go out of their way to only broadcast anti-Obama “news”).
TEN detainees gone from Gitmo — reducing population to only”forever” prisoners is picking up steam. Once that’s done, hope it’s possible for PBO to issue executive order transferring those who remain to American soil, exploding RWNJs heads because it’s the right thing to do. #BuckitList
Good Morning, arapaho415.
One by one…and so it goes. :)
Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A second aid convoy in a week is heading for the besieged rebel-held Syrian town of Madaya.
Some 40 lorries carrying flour, medical supplies and hygiene products departed Damascus on Thursday morning.
On Monday, the UN found “horrifying conditions” while delivering aid to the 40,000 people trapped in Madaya, which is surrounded by government forces.
A smaller convoy is en route to two towns under siege by rebels in the country’s north-west.
The 20,000 residents of Foah and Kefraya, where the situation is said to be extremely dire, also received aid on Monday as part of a deal between the warring parties.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-35309814
Thanks, AMK. I’ve been very distressed about this situation and was appalled that they first sent only a two week supply to Madaya. I wish it were possible to airlift people out, but that’s probably too much humanity for that monster Assad to call up from his miserable soul.
Good morning, TODville. Another great event with out POTUS today. WOOOOOT!!
Oscar nominations out today.
I understand from bj that the librul icons lod and rachel were poutraged how the iranians were treated by iran. Really assholes? If it were reverse, the intruders would be on their way to gitmo by now in chains and shackles.
how the sailors were …
Really, they have to light their hair on fire every day or they wouldn’t be pundits. UGH.
Good Morning, Everyone :)
It was 31 degrees this morning…woo hoo!!!!
Now that’s a heatwave, rikyrah. It’s all the way up to mid twenties today for us after temps in the teens and biting winds. I’m actually going to venture a long walk if we get closer to 30.
SUCH PRICELESS PHOTOS FROM OMAHA……………..THE WOMAN CRYING ON PBO’S SHOULDER…THE SWEET CHILD’S POSTER…I SENT AN FB OVER THE OTHER DAY TELLING RIGHT WINGERS THE PRESIDENT WANTS THEM TO CLEAN UP THEIR POLITICS…I ALSO SENT A COMPARABLE BIBLICAL VERSE THE ADDRESSES THE VENEMOUS MOUTH….I AM AMAZED…NOONE OVER THERE TAKES IT SERIOUSLY AND IT’S BECAUSE THE WARNING CAME FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA…CLEAR A PATH…I WANT TO THROW UP…SOCIETY IS ILL INDEED!
I posted this yesterday but wanted to make sure everyone saw this. Not pro life. Pro profit.
I JUST PLANTED THIS BOWLING BALL WITH THE REST OF THE GUTTERBALLS ON MY FB……………..
gud gawd. evil personified.
Florida, Florida, you have a lot to answer for-Bush, Rubio and now this horror movie reject, Scott.
Because THIS is who they are.
Alan Rickman, British Film Icon, Dies at 69
MOVIES | By Joe Otterson on January 14, 2025 @ 5:03 am
“Harry Potter” and “Die Hard” star suffered from cancer, family says
Alan Rickman, a British film and theater veteran, died on Thursday. He was 69.
Rickman’s family confirmed the news in a statement. It read, “The actor and director Alan Rickman has died from cancer at the age of 69. He was surrounded by family and friends,” per the BBC.
Rikyrah, I saw this earlier and it made me very sad. He was a superb actor and I loved him in “Sense and Sensibility.”
I’LL BE BACK TO WATCH PBO….I LOVE MY PRESIDENT…BET IT TOOK HIM MOST OF THE NIGHT TO COOL OFF HIS SHOES…<3
Thanks blue - was about to post this! So this is a clear message to Dems tryin to run away from POTUS, that they’re basically on the road to failure if they go that route…
I gave up on the (white) Oscars along time ago. I’m not trying to be racists, but every year it’s the same old thing. Once in a blue moon some person of color might get nominated. Just my opinion.
The Oscars just does not interest me.
I HAVE NO INTEREST IN THESE OR BEAUTY PAGEANTS….WE WERE NOT CREATED TO EXHIBIT OURSELVES IN THIS WAY…THE BEST THING A CELEBRITY CAN DO IS SHARE THEIR BLESSINGS WITH MANY IN NEED..A TROPHY IS NOT NEEDED!
What an amazing image, Bob. The Chinese were so far ahead of western civilizations and the richness of their history is rarely understood or appreciated.
Gooood Morning…TODville….
Good Morning Ms Chipss….your Omaha Thread was Sensationallllllll….as i read the pics and watched the videos on my way to work today i was filled with such emotion….that tears ran down my cheeks…..my travel mates were in awe…hahaha..
thank you for such a wonderful wonderful gathering ….
i am so happy when We The People show our President…how much he is loved….
and if i was not a member of the TOD village …i might not know how much he is loved…..
Thanks once again for the Sensationalllllllllllllllll post…((huggs))
Good Morning Chips and TOD
I know it is very early in the year but that previous thread (Omaha) I believe will stand the test of time. It is truly one of my all-time favorites and there have been many.
Morning, Donna. I so agree with you about yesterday’s glorious post on the Nebraska visit. I felt young again and was filled with hope to see how deeply our President is loved. I don’t follow the media naysayers and don’t waste my time with Republican garbage, but it’s wonderful to see our own feelings about PBO affirmed by so many people. He really is the light in the darkness.
OMG, this is AWESOME! Such a fun way to start the morning.
Goooood Morning Family! ďż˝?ďż˝
LOL.
those who like snark should read this john cole piece over at bj. whne he nails it, he nails it.
https://www.balloon-juice.com/2016/01/14/more-about-the-morons-and-iran/
Go donna.
Great tweet Donna.
Yesterday in Omaha was thrilling!
He’s our shinning star!
THIS IS ONE HECK OF A LAME DUCK PARTY!
Outstanding tweet, Donna!!!!
LOVE IT!!!!!!
#YesWeCan!!!!
They just want working slaves. And half the america willingly votes for them.
Ain’t this the truth:
Good Morning BFF and TOD.
@GerronWAFB
Thank you so much JER…..
did they announce the list?
Excuse me but is it any of those people freaking business what FLOTUS dress cost? Don’t the Obamas pay for their clothes? I thought they did. We know who it is trying to make a big deal out of it. The same ones who was just complaining about the Obamas going on their Christmas vacation to Hawaii and what it cost the tax payers. “F” them.
indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2016/01/12/miss-indian-world-talks-about-foreigners-and-hug-michelle-obama-163055
LOL. I think thanks obama meme will live forever.
The acting world lost another great one.
Rickman, who has died aged 69, was one of the most versatile and talented actors ever to come out of Britain.
apparently he got the hans gruber part within 2 days of landing in LA.
Yep, and he made me hate him in that role. ;) That’s when you know you are watching a genius.
I loved that voice…..!!!
There was a great actor in our state who used to play regularly villain roles both on stage and on screen. Once, in a village, where he playing the role, a viewer got so enraged that he threw his slippers at him. While the crowd got mad at the thrower, he told them to calm down and said that was the best award he had ever received in his life and kept those slippers showcased in his house. :)
eggsackly!!!
Iran’s ‘walls of kindness’ offer help to the homeless
https://t.co/pGrLRnqjRs
More Omaha goodness:
O-B-A-M-A-H-A!
Might be old news by now to the rest of you, but I just saw this!
This is beautiful:
It sure is!!! TY 57
GORGEOUS!
DO WE HAVE A LINK UP FOR THIS…????…PRETTY PLEASE W/ A CASELOT OF SMORES???
PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF HIS FAMILY………………
I MUST HAVE THE WRONG TIME…WILL CHECK BACK LATER..IN LOTS OF PAIN TODAY…YOWZA!
New post
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/01/14/president-obama-holds-a-town-hall/
The first time I saw Alan Rickman was in Sense and Sensibility. I fell in love with him in that movie. How Marianne could possibly prefer that callow conman to his character was beyond me! His voice just melted me. I saw him also play Rasputin in a TV movie. His was a totally human, believable person instead of a caricature. What a loss!
I first saw him in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves and he’s the only thing I remember about the movie. He was fantastic in Sense and Sensibility, one of my favorite movies. I adore him in everything he has ever done.
My favorite Harry Potter scene with Rickman, and he doesn’t say a word: cracking the heads of Harry and Ron in the classroom.
He was an absolute genius and was widely loved in his profession for his talent and who he was as a person. He will be dearly missed.
Carolyn, how are you doing, my friend?