Huff and Puff used that photo of the stare down (it is so delicious that Putin had to look up at PBO) between the two from earlier this year at the top of their politics page.
For all of those who were yelling for an immediate response, they need to review what he said to that CNN reporter Ed Henry: “I like to know what I am talking about before I say (or do) anything.” Folks should know by now what PBO’s mo is: he tells you that there will be an investigation and an appropriate response, then he goes on presidenting and living his life, then “Bam!” One day when he is out playing golf or snorkeling (like today) the bomb drops and folks are all “Whaaaat!!” Really, they should know better by now. He is not the one to mess with. Retribution, like revenge, is a dish best served cold. It is the quiet, contained ones who are the most dangerous.
Thank you President Obama and the whole Obama family for putting up with so many ungrateful americans for the numerous grateful ones like me, TOD’ers, and so many across the globe who love and respect you.
P.S. Like your turn table and Al Green/EWF LPs rockin’ the WH at night.
You know what I want some REAL journalist to do in the next couple weeks? I want them to find out the connections to Russia and Putin that stupid ass (DT) has…and then I want the MSM to do its job and pick that scab until it bleeds! DT is putting our country in danger. Flat out. I want to know what he got in return for Russian help/favors to put him in the WH. You find that out, you hit the motherload and that’s EXACTLY what we need to know NOW! He should not be inaugurated. I remember that Carolyn thought that he would not get that far. I pray that she’s right….there is a problem when the PEOTUS defends a foreign adversary over the US. He is unfit and dangerous!!
I have that same AL Green album! I also have the copy of Architecture Digest that shows the Family residence, but this video is even better. Thanks so much for sharing such a great find.
Music sounds better on the LP’s; less tinny and it is possible to hear the instruments better. LP’s started a comeback about 5 years ago and artists are putting their work on all platforms.
They also have the book that Lin-Manuel Miranda produced that tells the story of the creation of Hamilton, complete with the lyrics to all of the songs in a beautiful binding (I have this as well).
Meta, this brought a glorious smile to my face. I love hearing PBO’s voice. I’m going to have to watch it again so I will focus on the rooms. But, I did notice the turn table and soul albums. Squeeeee!
Thanks meta 😘
So happy you shared this meta! Saving till tomorrow to see on my laptop not on my tiny i phone screen. Also hubby is asleep and I want it full volume. Up
Late after picking up daughter from airport. She came in from CA and is on west coast time. I am so energized and uplifted by POTUS ‘s brilliant moves against Russia and the genius shining of the light under the rock where that disgusting line lowlife and his cronies do their sleazy deeds. Nerdy Wonka’s tweets on this are as always sharp shiny and on point. I love this place and all y’all so much. Night all. Tomorrow Pete Souza’s pix and a poem from CEB, on day in which we have the greatest President ever still in office, taking care of business with beautiful powerful badass strength and honor. God bless him and his family and team.
Exhibit 25:#Trump Fragrance-was/is sold in #Russia-smells like the bottom of a birdcage. #russianhacking #putin #russian #thursdaythoughts pic.twitter.com/Bum9ysf9HS
Trump about #RussianHacking: 'We ought to get on with our lives.' NOPE! We should retaliate! Against Putin & Trump - RIGHT NOW! #LockHimUp pic.twitter.com/TlhXdgxPkA
— #NotMyPresident (@France4Hillary) December 29, 2025
Nasty words is all that they have; they have been caught, their names and misdeeds published, and it is going all over the world despite what they and their puppet wanted. Our guy knows how to keep it moving no matter what anyone says. Ms, Thang needs to give it up and go home.
Paladino ally says people of color in Buffalo should forgive him because… because … holy shit… https://t.co/ZbCwX50Yog pic.twitter.com/3nmuPVMWxm
The first post-presidency award/honor that PBO should receive is the Profiles in Courage Award. The things that he has endured and overcome for our sake, never his own, would have broken most. His ability to set goals and to push them forward to completion, with little or no support is amazing. He did not lash out in anger, his words were always measured, but he always spoke truth directly, whether it was calling out Justice Roberts on Citizen United, eviscerating Ryan and McConnell at American University when he did his masterly comparison/contrast of the Ryan budget and his, or his one man take-down of the repubs. at their own retreat (they will never forgive or forget this). For most of his time in office, no one outside of his team had his back, but he did not whine, nor hold a pity-party. He even resisted demonizing his haters even though they did so to him every chance they got. The republicans and they corporate heads who own them have in their obstruction, made PBO even greater. He persevered and won most of the battles and he lived fully. He leaves the office just as trim, healthy and handsome as he was when he entered, with a loving marriage grown even stronger, and happy, kind, daughters that amaze him everyday. He leaves with his values intact, his head held high, and a soul at rest because he fought the good fight everyday.
Thanks, CEB. I love your repeated summations of the Obama creed /legacy, Pres O himself (his actions and character0, and the Obama family. You always do such a great job hitting the nails on the head! �?��?�
Wow! Adore this, rikyrah. And thankful for the tweet from Chicago Review of Books to those horrid soulless hatemongers at Simon&Schuster. Hoping to see much more of that.
Good evening Nerdy & TOD! Hope everyone continues to have a safe and peaceful holiday season.
Since the sanctions have been announced, nary a peep about Russian interference from Brother Bernie, or Sister Jill Stein… Bernie’s TL is all about Wall Street, single payer, etc…the same nonsense that he always talks about while doing absolutely nothing to actually create those situations.
I do not know how people feel about this : the suggestion I have heard from some that McCain and Graham take a lead role in investigating the Russian hacks.
I could be wrong, but I seem to recall that even Sen. Schumer was alluding to this.
I am sorry, but in spite of their current loud anger about this issue, I do not trust those two gop people to do the right thing when the critical time comes to do something that would endanger the republican party.
I have seen them repeatedly initial thump their chests about controversial issues and then they go silent or partisan when it comes to the heavy lifting.
the same goes to other republicans currently in office.
may be some of have forgotten but do people remember how republicans have obstructed the findings of the CIA torture report that explains what bush and his team did.
it has been many, many years but the obstruction of that torture-report still continues.
in fact, I recall recently reading somewhere that there is some entity that is trying to secure and store this report because there is fear that it will be destroyed come January;
so, forgive me if I am not celebrating gop-involvement - would rather have an independent investigator.
any1 trusting gop to lead investigation of Russia intervention in election & #russianhacking should recall obstruction of the #TortureReport
— Linda Kyambadde (@globalcitizenln) December 30, 2025
I agree with you Linda. I don’t trust those two either. However, I feel that it’s better that the investigation be fronted by GOP members so that it doesn’t get dismissed as being a partisan witch hunt - which will surely happen if two Dems are seen “leading.” This may not mean that Dems aren’t front and center - they’re just not obviously so. Also, PBO will be out of office, so he will probably have more insight than the average Joe - as to whether the investigation is being conducted honestly and properly. I remain optimistic.
I feel a poem coming on inspired by this photo; will share tomorrow if I am able to follow through. The use of the light and shadows, the chiaroscuro, is masterful and meaningful. Pete is a genius. This photo also makes me want to give PBO a big, body-swaying hug of love and support.
An ill-bred grifter with delusions of grandeur who has failed at almost everything. Why would any media outlet be interested in what this ignorant child has to say?
CEB! Your words are always a bright light and high note for me, especially tonight. Grateful for them and you. And a poem…..? Well that will be icing on the most delicious cake from which nothing was even lacking!
And here’s a clip from one of the comments (in response to someone who commented that these are unattractive creatures and no great compliment to the president):
‘How many scientists do you actually know? Biologists spend endless hours seeking out, discovering, studying these creatures; and they come to really love them. The opportunity to actually name a life form doesn’t come along very often so it’s doubtful they would waste that chance to make fun of the POTUS who played a role in providing the funding and policy that supports their field of study. I knew a marine biology professor who studied the same intertidal helminth for his entire career; seriously, he was completely in love with a parasitic threadworm because of the information he could glean from its lifecycle. So, naming a new species after an esteemed POTUS is not at all inappropriate; it’s a great honor. ‘
CNN - Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow will not expel American diplomats in response to US sanctions against Russia, according to Russian state media.
The Russian Foreign Ministry had earlier recommended the Kremlin send home 35 US diplomats in response to a similar move by Washington on Thursday.
But Putin said he would wait until the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, according to state-run news agency Sputnik.
White House.gov
Evening TOD folks! Been waiting for this.
Huff and Puff used that photo of the stare down (it is so delicious that Putin had to look up at PBO) between the two from earlier this year at the top of their politics page.
Thanks for the post, Nerdy, and these tweets! #ThanksObama
Thank you NW🙂
These #IAmUnstoppable images kill me, Bob. Just great!!!!
They are very special, Jacqueline!!
For all of those who were yelling for an immediate response, they need to review what he said to that CNN reporter Ed Henry: “I like to know what I am talking about before I say (or do) anything.” Folks should know by now what PBO’s mo is: he tells you that there will be an investigation and an appropriate response, then he goes on presidenting and living his life, then “Bam!” One day when he is out playing golf or snorkeling (like today) the bomb drops and folks are all “Whaaaat!!” Really, they should know better by now. He is not the one to mess with. Retribution, like revenge, is a dish best served cold. It is the quiet, contained ones who are the most dangerous.
Barack is such a badass, I can see him still setting up things to keep us safe and to box the carnival barker in just hours before the swearing in.
I can see that, as well, CEB. Can’t wait!
Good for them. I wish them a happy marriage.
Thank you President Obama and the whole Obama family for putting up with so many ungrateful americans for the numerous grateful ones like me, TOD’ers, and so many across the globe who love and respect you.
P.S. Like your turn table and Al Green/EWF LPs rockin’ the WH at night.
Thank you President Obama. You are a true and faithful protector of the United States.
THIS
Beautifully said, GGail! Yes indeed.
You know what I want some REAL journalist to do in the next couple weeks? I want them to find out the connections to Russia and Putin that stupid ass (DT) has…and then I want the MSM to do its job and pick that scab until it bleeds! DT is putting our country in danger. Flat out. I want to know what he got in return for Russian help/favors to put him in the WH. You find that out, you hit the motherload and that’s EXACTLY what we need to know NOW! He should not be inaugurated. I remember that Carolyn thought that he would not get that far. I pray that she’s right….there is a problem when the PEOTUS defends a foreign adversary over the US. He is unfit and dangerous!!
And WTF is this shit??
http://shareblue.com/former-trump-advisor-reportedly-sends-letter-to-mccain-threatening-the-u-s-and-our-military/#.WGUx0hiUQaQ.twitter
NOT OK!
Ladies and gentlemen…the fraud that wants to be the next POTUS
OH MAH GAWD, this is AWESOME
I have that same AL Green album! I also have the copy of Architecture Digest that shows the Family residence, but this video is even better. Thanks so much for sharing such a great find.
I noticed that Al Green album, too! Interesting that they have a turntable!
Music sounds better on the LP’s; less tinny and it is possible to hear the instruments better. LP’s started a comeback about 5 years ago and artists are putting their work on all platforms.
BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! and Al Green. That is all
They also have the book that Lin-Manuel Miranda produced that tells the story of the creation of Hamilton, complete with the lyrics to all of the songs in a beautiful binding (I have this as well).
Meta, this brought a glorious smile to my face. I love hearing PBO’s voice. I’m going to have to watch it again so I will focus on the rooms. But, I did notice the turn table and soul albums. Squeeeee!
Thanks meta 😘
I’ve watched it a bunch of times already. Each room is a treasure trove. The art work is gorgeous, furnishings elegant, everything mesmerizing!
So happy you shared this meta! Saving till tomorrow to see on my laptop not on my tiny i phone screen. Also hubby is asleep and I want it full volume. Up
Late after picking up daughter from airport. She came in from CA and is on west coast time. I am so energized and uplifted by POTUS ‘s brilliant moves against Russia and the genius shining of the light under the rock where that disgusting line lowlife and his cronies do their sleazy deeds. Nerdy Wonka’s tweets on this are as always sharp shiny and on point. I love this place and all y’all so much. Night all. Tomorrow Pete Souza’s pix and a poem from CEB, on day in which we have the greatest President ever still in office, taking care of business with beautiful powerful badass strength and honor. God bless him and his family and team.
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It’s a keeper, meta:) Thank you:)
Alright, now!!
It’s all just as real as we knew, long ago, is the case ….
So tired of these smug mofos and the media owners who promote them.
2 pigs in a blanket. I suspect many a “journalist” career to not last through these next 4 yrs. They don’t know how easy they’ve had it. Fools.
Would love the people to chant LOCK HIM UP during his swearing in….
Kurt Eichenwald �?@kurteichenwald 13m13 minutes ago
Career intel officer told me Trump et.al. dismissing hack findings on basis of nothing is causing greatest demoralization at CIA in years.
Nasty words is all that they have; they have been caught, their names and misdeeds published, and it is going all over the world despite what they and their puppet wanted. Our guy knows how to keep it moving no matter what anyone says. Ms, Thang needs to give it up and go home.
Hmmmmm……..
Hmmmm, indeed!
waiting for the explanation
PHUCK.OUTTA.HERE!!!
Very appropriate use of “#VichyQuislings” - and I love that pic of PBO.
BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS BOOKS! and Al Green. That is all
The first post-presidency award/honor that PBO should receive is the Profiles in Courage Award. The things that he has endured and overcome for our sake, never his own, would have broken most. His ability to set goals and to push them forward to completion, with little or no support is amazing. He did not lash out in anger, his words were always measured, but he always spoke truth directly, whether it was calling out Justice Roberts on Citizen United, eviscerating Ryan and McConnell at American University when he did his masterly comparison/contrast of the Ryan budget and his, or his one man take-down of the repubs. at their own retreat (they will never forgive or forget this). For most of his time in office, no one outside of his team had his back, but he did not whine, nor hold a pity-party. He even resisted demonizing his haters even though they did so to him every chance they got. The republicans and they corporate heads who own them have in their obstruction, made PBO even greater. He persevered and won most of the battles and he lived fully. He leaves the office just as trim, healthy and handsome as he was when he entered, with a loving marriage grown even stronger, and happy, kind, daughters that amaze him everyday. He leaves with his values intact, his head held high, and a soul at rest because he fought the good fight everyday.
And all those who agree say ‘A-men!’
Thanks, CEB. I love your repeated summations of the Obama creed /legacy, Pres O himself (his actions and character0, and the Obama family. You always do such a great job hitting the nails on the head! �?��?�
So kind; thank you.
Amen!
Amen !!!
�?��?� #trustbarack �?��?�
Wow! Adore this, rikyrah. And thankful for the tweet from Chicago Review of Books to those horrid soulless hatemongers at Simon&Schuster. Hoping to see much more of that.
Good evening Nerdy & TOD! Hope everyone continues to have a safe and peaceful holiday season.
Since the sanctions have been announced, nary a peep about Russian interference from Brother Bernie, or Sister Jill Stein… Bernie’s TL is all about Wall Street, single payer, etc…the same nonsense that he always talks about while doing absolutely nothing to actually create those situations.
I do not know how people feel about this : the suggestion I have heard from some that McCain and Graham take a lead role in investigating the Russian hacks.
I could be wrong, but I seem to recall that even Sen. Schumer was alluding to this.
I am sorry, but in spite of their current loud anger about this issue, I do not trust those two gop people to do the right thing when the critical time comes to do something that would endanger the republican party.
I have seen them repeatedly initial thump their chests about controversial issues and then they go silent or partisan when it comes to the heavy lifting.
the same goes to other republicans currently in office.
may be some of have forgotten but do people remember how republicans have obstructed the findings of the CIA torture report that explains what bush and his team did.
it has been many, many years but the obstruction of that torture-report still continues.
in fact, I recall recently reading somewhere that there is some entity that is trying to secure and store this report because there is fear that it will be destroyed come January;
so, forgive me if I am not celebrating gop-involvement - would rather have an independent investigator.
I agree with you Linda. I don’t trust those two either. However, I feel that it’s better that the investigation be fronted by GOP members so that it doesn’t get dismissed as being a partisan witch hunt - which will surely happen if two Dems are seen “leading.” This may not mean that Dems aren’t front and center - they’re just not obviously so. Also, PBO will be out of office, so he will probably have more insight than the average Joe - as to whether the investigation is being conducted honestly and properly. I remain optimistic.
Off-the-cuff remarks from Bozo Trump, quoted accurately:
I think I need to be beamed too.
Where are we?
No clue. It’s surreal.
also: now let’s just get on with our lives
seriously.
Eek.
I am not holding my breadth.
Thanks JER. Was about to post this powerful photo, but you’ve done the honors! 🙂 I can’t wait for Pete’s 2016 in photos….
I feel a poem coming on inspired by this photo; will share tomorrow if I am able to follow through. The use of the light and shadows, the chiaroscuro, is masterful and meaningful. Pete is a genius. This photo also makes me want to give PBO a big, body-swaying hug of love and support.
these photos from souza are always welcome and much enjoyed, but never more than this year😦
And what is she?
An ill-bred grifter with delusions of grandeur who has failed at almost everything. Why would any media outlet be interested in what this ignorant child has to say?
My thoughts exactly, CEB.
CEB! Your words are always a bright light and high note for me, especially tonight. Grateful for them and you. And a poem…..? Well that will be icing on the most delicious cake from which nothing was even lacking!
She is a master grifter - in the manner of her mother. Any opportunity to get a little attention is profitable for her.
Goodnight TOD ….
Goodnight, Bob, TODville, and all the ships at sea!
Lovely little piece about the tribute paid to PBO by scientists who have named new species after him. Remember the Obamadon!🙂
http://www.sciencemag.org/news/2016/12/these-nine-different-creatures-have-been-named-after-barack-obama
And here’s a clip from one of the comments (in response to someone who commented that these are unattractive creatures and no great compliment to the president):
‘How many scientists do you actually know? Biologists spend endless hours seeking out, discovering, studying these creatures; and they come to really love them. The opportunity to actually name a life form doesn’t come along very often so it’s doubtful they would waste that chance to make fun of the POTUS who played a role in providing the funding and policy that supports their field of study. I knew a marine biology professor who studied the same intertidal helminth for his entire career; seriously, he was completely in love with a parasitic threadworm because of the information he could glean from its lifecycle. So, naming a new species after an esteemed POTUS is not at all inappropriate; it’s a great honor. ‘
Good Morning TODVille.
A piece of not-so-surprised news for your coffee.
CNN - Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow will not expel American diplomats in response to US sanctions against Russia, according to Russian state media.
The Russian Foreign Ministry had earlier recommended the Kremlin send home 35 US diplomats in response to a similar move by Washington on Thursday.
But Putin said he would wait until the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, according to state-run news agency Sputnik.
Good morning/afternoon/evening, TODers! Here is something certain to lift all your spirits. Pete Souza has posted his 2016 Year in Photographs. 🙂