Just made my donation to Chips’ fundraising page last night in honor of TOD’s milestone. Plus I contribute a modest monthly donation to the Obama-Biden reelection campaign each month. Even tough things are a little tight in my neck of the woods, I’ve gotta keep PRESSING ON for both Chips & President Obama.
We are the media we’ve been waiting for. Way to go Chips, and fellow TODers!
In that regard, a bit from Osborne Ink:
This is the most encouraging possible transition for Occupy protests to make. Decamping the parks and bivouacking in the front yards of fraudulent-foreclosure victims brings the activism right to Main Street, USA, where the 99% live:
There will be some OWS’rs who won’t be happy until they can blame PBO for the fascist police state unleashed on them. But I’d like to think there is a significant majority of them who have their hearts in the right place, and may soon put their minds and efforts there as well.
The rest of the story is here: http://www.osborneink.com/2011/12/occupy-for-the-little-guy.html
Well done chips. You are amazing. Your readers so appreciate this wonderful place to enjoy both the man and the presidency of Barak Obama and his family without all the flip-flopping ‘sometimes we love you’ crap on other sites. Thank you for remaining faithful to your goal.
Isonprize, I think it was the ’60s that turned ol’ Ronnie Raygun. He and Charleston Heston thought the Dems were getting too liberal with the civil rights, gun control, women’s rights, etc.
And congrats Super Chips! Thanks for all you do for the TOD family! Love ya!
You know what, I’d heard that too, but he and Heston both did write about how the Democratic Party had become too liberal for them. So, it probably was a combo of things, losers!
There are so many things you can do to help other that monetary because in order to donate you have to be a legal citizen of the USA in addition to other regulations.
1.I am a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.
2.This contribution is not made from the general treasury funds of a corporation, labor organization or national bank.
3.This contribution is not made from the treasury of an entity or person who is a federal contractor.
4.This contribution is not made from the funds of a political action committee.
5.This contribution is not made from the funds of an individual registered as a federal lobbyist or a foreign agent, or an entity that is a federally registered lobbying firm or foreign agent.
6.I am not a minor under the age of 16.
7.The funds I am donating are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
Hello SS….. I tried to donate from overseas through a friend (who is an American but living in NZ now) to try and donate using his details……… but he didn’t know his SSN and something else that was required of him (can’t remember what it was, as he’s been living in NZ for 10yrs now) So I can appreciate what some people from overseas (wishing to donate) are feeling
Donald Trump laced into Karl Rove with conservative radio host Laura Ingraham today, pushing back on “Bush’s Brain” for comments he’s made about The Donald in recent months.
“Frankly, I know a lot more than a lot of the so-called pundits that you read about; Karl Rove as an example,” Trump said, according to a transcript.
“What did he do? He gave you Bush and he and Bush crashed and burned and to be honest Laura nobody could have won that election in all fairness to John McCain because of what took place during the Bush administration and that was Karl Rove.”
He also pointed out that he gave money, by request, to one of Rove’s political groups in the past, adding, “What it shows is a bad person. It shows that, you know you don’t come up and ask for something and then go and attack somebody. I mean I gave him that…what it shows is a character flaw.”
Trump has once again become something of a pivot point in the GOP primary, much as he was earlier in the race over birtherism, in no small part thanks to his ability to thrust himself into the news.
But there is also a segment of the GOP electorate that agrees with his sentiments about the Bush administration, and about the Republican establishment.
As for Jon Huntsman, who made a crack about not kissing any part of Trump’s anatomy, he said, “I think it is sort of a disgusting statement and you know I am surprised that it comes out of his mouth.”
T-Rumphole knows all about character flaws and is compelled to hypocritically quack about what he finds lacking in others. And, if there is nothing to complain about he makes shite up.. like searching for a birth certificate that’s already found.
One of the most gratifying things I ever saw was a video clip of a Scottish farmer that would not sell his land to Trump for one of his golf courses or something. He talked about what he “really” thought of Trump’s offer and his methods. It was beautiful.
Wonderful news Chips…Congratulations. You will never ever fully know how much
you and this site mean to us TODers. All I can say is thank you 6 million times over
for your diligence and tremendous sense of humour. You keep me sane and laughing.
You go girl! Amazing! Congrats Chips! It is kind of too bad that each time one of your followers checked into TOD everyday that we each didn’t have to donate $1 to OFA! We’d all owe so much money, but you know we’d all probably go without food just to be able to check in on this site numerous times a day! Much love to you Chipsticks, please keep on keepin’ on!
Congratulation Chips and the TOD Family. Chips I am thankful for all you do for us, providing a place to get information about the President, sending him much love and support.
I too received my Xmas card from the White House. When I get paid on the 16th, I will donate to Chips, OFA and the many charities that help feed people during the holidays. Peace to all!
JoJo - I was thinking about donations today, too. There are so many people who are still stuck in the recession, even though many more are able to spend a little. It would be nice to donate to local charities or smaller ones that might not get as much publicity or name recognition - although the big ones are important, too. I was thinking maybe people could share their favourite charities, and raise awareness. Everyone can share in the improving economy, if we all give a little. Of course, money isn’t always the only way to give - food, clothing, time - all useful. I also give small or monthly donations to a couple of favourite liberal blogs - since I can’t donate.
I give to Salvation Army (clothes, shoes, household appliances that still work). Easier to buy new stuff if I give away old stuff first.
I donate to http://www.losangelesmission.org, http://www.directrelief.org and http://www.oneworldhealth.org - in addition to some one-off donations through the year.
Theo
Giving donations to charities invites you to be contacted by a lot of nuisance calls and mail solicitations. They do not quit and they are relentless in their harassment. I would be very hesitant to get on some one else’s list. You have to resort to blocking telephone numbers to get the communication to cease.
This year I’m going to organize a clothing drive for homeless youth-whose numbers are increasing. Also going to make a push next year to provide “survival items” in the form of backpacks, personal hygiene products, hand sanitizers and anything else that may come in handy.
Congrats Chips—-love this cool little sanity-saving place you kindly provide!
Kansas City Star editorial—-Obama hits all the right points
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/06/3305337/the-stars-editorial-obamas-speech.html
Thanks for the link, Dotster. I found a couple of other items from the Star. I’m going to check them out often.
Gallery of pictures of the President’s visit
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/06/3304458/president-obama-visits-osawatomie.html#slide-1
And back on November 29th they were on board:
The Star’s editorial | Americans — including the rich — must compromise on payroll tax cut
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/29/3292851/the-stars-editorial-compromise.html
Obama is so TOAST: Obama vs Gingrich: Quinnipiac Obama +9 FOX News Obama +5 CNN/Opinion Research Obama +8 Pew Research Obama +12 #p2— C Gauvin (@JeffersonObama) December 06, 2025
WTG, Miss Cailín. It is through your dedication to bring us all things Obama and your wonderful sense of humor that TOD has become a part of so many lives. You and the many Leprechauns here make this the place to be on a daily basis. You always have the news first. May you always thrive and find your pot of gold. Mr. President would you please autograph this picture for our special chipsticks? Pretty please?
I’ve thought about getting on Twitter but haven’t gotten around to doing it. There are some Twitter feeds that I bookmark and just pop in on throughout the day.
Betsy I didn’t even ask my family, but I’m pretty sure they are still for President Obama. They know they better be. They don’t want to hear my mouth. My 18 year old nephew just recently got his license, he told me that he also register to vote, and I ask him can we count on that vote being for President Obama? He said of course. I told him good, because if you had said anything different you were going to be left out of my will.
Congratulations on crossing 6 mil. This is the first site I look at in the morning and when I get off work. I will have to say I think a lot of pro-Obama shows look at your site. I say that because I always see news on your site then when I watch shows like Rev Al and listen to the radio I hear the same stories. Man if you charged people who find the info here and use it you would be part of the 1%!! I am glad that you don’t do that though because I would be in the dark.
Congratulations Chips. You do such a wonderful job, keeping us positive with positive news. I sent you a little thank-you the other day.
Today I had a robo call from the Newtster. I actually listened ’til he told me to hang on and someone would speak to me. As soon as she did, I said, “Pls remove me from your list THIS MINUTE!” And she did. What a nasty interruption to my afternoon.
Let us not even entertain this thought of Chips not being here. This site is a life line. It is quite addicting. Thanks to all of you. It could not be without each of us. Lurkers and commenters.
You’re the bee’s knees! Going to be a fun year:) Fired Up!! Congrats, again on this wonderful accomplishment. You really have made us quite the home here, and we continue to add new faces….as I see more and more new names that post here.Fabulous:)
Michele Bachmann was left speechless after an awkward encounter with a young activist named Elijah at a South Carolina book signing.
As seen in the below video, the Republican candidate and Tea Party darling greeted the soft-spoken 8-year-old and his mother at a meet-and-greet event for her new book, “Core of Conviction: My Story,” which was released last month.
“My mommy — Miss Bachmann, my mommy’s gay but she doesn’t need fixing,” Elijah said to Bachmann, after some lighthearted coaxing. A dumbfounded Bachmann then shot the boy’s mother an icy look before the pair walked away.
It’s a HuffPuff piece, but TPM has it as well here: http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/watch-8-year-old-confront-bachmann-on-homosexuality.php
It’s shameful that the mother exploited her kid for a political point. Bachmann’s crazy and all, but this was just pure shameful on behalf of the mother… why didn’t she tell CrazyEyes herself as opposed to sending her son to do it for her?
Yeah..I was going to post that…but decided not to. I know Bachmann is one of the crazies but this was taking it way too far. I read a story on abcnews about it. The mom was going to say something, but got too nervous, and wanted to leave. Elijah, the little boy, tugged on his mom’s coat and made them stay.
I do think that I might have been a bit more protective of my son. I don’t think I would want him to know that there are people like Bachman out there, at least not until he was a little older.
You are just good, decent people here my dears TODvillers. You don’ take any BS lightly. I’m sure The President is lucky to have you as OBOTS:-)
Sweetest Chips, you radiant jewel you, what would we do without you? I know you go through alot behind the scenes, yet you still get up every morning to keep the blog vibrant. I want you to know we love and appreciate you every single day xoxoxo
Congratulations on the 6 million ++++ hits to your site Chips…….
heyyyyyyyyyy that pic looks like mine lolol *chuckles*
also… thanks for the latest video and stories on Obama’s family history in Kansas…. talk about making me teary eyed! i had to put my Obama shades on while sitting at my desk…….. got my eyes all puffy!!
i tried to buy me some Obama merchandise but damnnnn…… they STILL don’t have anything available to be shipped overseas…… I feel like im always missing out …………. can’t donate directly and can’t buy Obama 2012 gear……..
Aww yeah I wouldn’t mind if someone could, but I don’t want to inconvenience anyone from TOD family (besides, I don’t know anyone well enough to ask hehe)… So its ok I appreciate the suggestion EDP *hugs* I will stick to buying my NFL merchandise from over there in the United States until I find another way… or possibly make a trip there. Whatever comes first lol
Awwww I sent some money to a ‘friend’ who is a manager at a USPost Office and asked her to get my Obama 2012 gear. She said that federal employees were not allowed to be affiliated with political candidates. She is a straight shooter but I’m so disappointed that my gear will not be here for Chrimbo Looking at exploring other avenues - got my PBO 2012 calendar tho.
Thanks Chips, just for being you…..hangin in and stretching it out…..all for us Obots, once wandering in the wilderness of freak-out land. You do deserve this honor and I shall pray for your continued health and stamina as you stand with our sister-n-brother Obot sites. We had to stand strong against all the madness, and now we see the payoffs. As FLOTUS would say, ” long and strong”
My first question was, “Have you met a president? If so, who was your favorite one?” He answered “George Washington and I’ve met Nixon, Carter, Ford, Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton, Bush 2, Obama, and of course, myself. I’m not a president yet. But with your help, I could be.”
Thank goodness she’s 8. Of course, Newt thinks with her help, HE could become President. Run away, little girl! Run fast!
Man, thanks for this video!!! I still feel the same way about him as the day he was made President-elect…….. always have Love for this wonderful and brilliant man! He’s the President of the World for sure!!
Rachel is actually praising Obama for his speech??? That’s different. I do love the clips she’s showing where it shows the audience responding with spontaneous standing Os at different key points in the speech. Anyone know the source of that full view of the speech?
I watched BriWi for the first time in a long time to see how they’d play it. Of course they brought Chuckie on to give us his in-depth analysis. UGH. They were OK but really didn’t give the proper set-up or implications for what this means to most people. But I must say they did a pretty good hatchet job on Newt!
WASHINGTON-Yoga pants. Hoodies. Wine and Martini glasses. Kids apparel. Cat and dog collars. Basketball shirts. Spatulas. An apron that says “Fired up and ready to grill,” a wry reference to the famous Barack Obama campaign slogan.
When it comes to raising money off of campaign merchandise, President Obama’s team is taking its cues from top marketers, outflanking the GOP competition with a wide variety of innovative branded products. While all the 2012 White House hopefuls sell “official” t-shirts, mugs and buttons, neither Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, Michelle Bachman nor Ron Paul in their on-line shops offer the variety of merchandise stocked in the Obama store.
And new for the 2012 campaign, the Obama team is not only selling stuff -all made in the U.S.- on-line, the team also produced a print catalog that could rival Lands End or J. Crew. The smiling model on the catalog cover wearing 2012 Obama gear is Rufus Gifford, Obama’s National Finance Director.
Political fund-raising comes in many forms-exclusive dinners with a candidate or a top surrogate for major donors, direct mail and on-line appeals, lower cost rallies and receptions and the sale of merchandise. Each merchandise “sale” is a campaign donation with the product really a premium for the contributor.
I love that they’re doing this. How many people on street corners and in the media made money off of President Obama in 2007/8? And his campaign didn’t see any of that money. If anyone’s going to make money off of it - why not give the money directly to the campaign? Brilliant!
WASHINGTON-First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief of Staff Tina Tchen hits Chicago Wednesday for fund-raisers benefiting the Obama re-election drive at her former law firm and at the home of long-time friend and early Obama backer Marilyn Katz.
Tchen appears at Skadden Arps-where she had been a partner- in the afternoon and then heads over to Lincoln Park for the event co-hosted by Katz, Bettylu Saltzman who holds an important place in Obama history, attorney Paul Levy and Steven Koch, a vice-chairman and co-chairman of Credit Suisse’s Merger and Acquisitions Group.
Saltzman is the Democratic activist who years ago spotted a young Barack Obama as a comer and told political consultant David Axelrod he should meet with Obama. In March, Obama appointed Koch a member of the Recovery Independent advisory board.
Donations for the Katz event range from $500 to $5,000.
Occupy Wall Street targets Congress: 99% vs. 1%
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/ad-lib/2011/dec/5/occupy-wall-street-targets-congress-99-vs-1/
Congratulations on reaching the six million hits milestone, Chips. Awesome achievement!
I tip my hat and raise my glass to you… Here’s to the next six million!
It is such personal gratification that I know I am one of those 6 million people. What a privilege to be a part of this family. Chips, we love you!!!!
And our First Family!
Congratulations Chipsticks on the big Six Million! This is the first place I come in the morning, and the last place I check at night. You have become a true addiction…..albeit a very good one! I so appreciate your hard work, and was so THRILLED to discover this place about a year ago! Now I can’t imagine life without TOD.
Interesting story of a woman from Ventura CA who went to the Occupy Congress event. I hope whoever runs against this guy in 2012 uses this story to nail him.
This site really has no competition for being the best place to come for news, fun, and genuine love. If the word got out what a great place this is, your numbers would grow a hundred fold. You’ve really done something amazing here, Chips, and should get every award in the book for it. Bask in the success and get ready for more.
A new Pew Research poll finds that as the fight for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination unfolds, more Americans say their impression of the GOP field is worsening than improving.
By a margin of two-to-one, 31% say that their impression of the GOP field is getting worse as they learn more about the candidates, while 14% says it’s getting better. Another 50% say their impression remains the same.
Wow, Congratulations Ms. Chips! Thanks for all the stories, videos, pics, fundraising just everything!!!Love you and this site amazing place, wouldn’t know what’s going without this place! ((hugs))
Congratulations Chips on your milestone achievement! I am so glad that you are in President Obama’s corner; that you have provided this powerful medium for the truth to be told about America’s best President and First Lady. May God’s bountiful favour be with you and all those who contribute to this blog daily.
Amazing! Congratulations Chipsticks!!!! So well deserved and the next 6 million will be in half the time, right? Great blog and thanks for making it so.
Did you see my comment to you yesterday about trying to get in touch with you while you were in Trinidad? I tried my utmost contacting the hotel and Ministry of Education but they each wanted a name which I did not have and there were four females in your delegation. Better luck next time
Well Yardarm, if you want to avoid an ankle-dragging scene then you have to avert your gaze from the other Kennedy honorees (like, apart from us) - if you can’t do that, then the ankle-hauling will be entirely your (moral) responsibility. I don’t want us to fall out over this, I’m just sayin’.
What a wonderful milestone and a perfect reflection of your fabulosity Ms. Chipsticks. I am forever grateful for all that you do to bring so many wonderful people together in support of our awesome President. Thank you six million times, and more.
I missed your comment yesterday. I went several times daily to the reception desk and asked if a message was left for the delegate from Montserrat and each time I was given a negative response. However, I know we will find a way to connect because we both support a leader who is decent, honest and caring; who is simply the best.
Congratulations, Chipsticks!! This is one place that I know I can come and get the TRUTH! Also, you do it in such a gloriously positive way with love added in for good measure. Here’s to at least 6 million more. Hoooorrrraaay! Thank you so very much for what you do!
So good to be up and back. First, I knew that we were already so blessed here. Great, Great News, Chips. I love you so very much, and I will forever give gratefulness for this beautiful haven that you have created here.
You are the best for all of us, Chipsticks. I thank you.HZ
Congratulations, Chip! Well-deserved attention for your wonderful blog.
Ain’t that the shyts!
Thank You for always bringing the facts with a side of humor.
Keep doing what you do.
Okay Chips. They gotta have a spot for you on the Communications staff. Ya think?
Congrats Chips!!!!! Methinks some folks from the WH and OFA have been contributing to the hits also.
Let’s give Our Chips some more love on her fundraising page in honor of this fabulous milestone!
Please make a donation here if you can:
https://donate.barackobama.com/page/outreach/view/2012/TheObamaDiary
Just made my donation to Chips’ fundraising page last night in honor of TOD’s milestone. Plus I contribute a modest monthly donation to the Obama-Biden reelection campaign each month. Even tough things are a little tight in my neck of the woods, I’ve gotta keep PRESSING ON for both Chips & President Obama.
You have such a good heart to keep donating like that…….. Stay Blessed!!!
Done
We are the media we’ve been waiting for. Way to go Chips, and fellow TODers!
In that regard, a bit from Osborne Ink:
This is the most encouraging possible transition for Occupy protests to make. Decamping the parks and bivouacking in the front yards of fraudulent-foreclosure victims brings the activism right to Main Street, USA, where the 99% live:
There will be some OWS’rs who won’t be happy until they can blame PBO for the fascist police state unleashed on them. But I’d like to think there is a significant majority of them who have their hearts in the right place, and may soon put their minds and efforts there as well.
The rest of the story is here: http://www.osborneink.com/2011/12/occupy-for-the-little-guy.html
Liberal Librarian, I LOVE your slogan: We are the media we’ve been waiting for.
Excellent
Well done chips. You are amazing. Your readers so appreciate this wonderful place to enjoy both the man and the presidency of Barak Obama and his family without all the flip-flopping ‘sometimes we love you’ crap on other sites. Thank you for remaining faithful to your goal.
Congrats, Chips on the now, not-so-little blog, that could!
Yes you can and do.
Yes we can and will.
Obama/Biden 2012!
Congratulations! Thank you for keeping us sane. We love TOD. Please continue to support PBO, and all of us with your wonderful work.
Congratulations Chips, let’s get to 10 million by inaguration day. #Presson.
I was thinking 20,120,000 is a nice round number by election day
Back when Reagan was a union leader. H/t Osborne Ink.
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Wow!! Do Rethuglican TeaPotty folks know about this? LOLOLOL
Folks apparently will say anything to get elected…
On a serious note, how did Reagan go from this to “trickle down Reaganomics”?? Seriously, how???
Isonprize, I think it was the ’60s that turned ol’ Ronnie Raygun. He and Charleston Heston thought the Dems were getting too liberal with the civil rights, gun control, women’s rights, etc.
And congrats Super Chips! Thanks for all you do for the TOD family! Love ya!
I had heard it had something to do with Nancy Reagan’s father.
You know what, I’d heard that too, but he and Heston both did write about how the Democratic Party had become too liberal for them. So, it probably was a combo of things, losers!
I think I will post this everyday. Thanks.
Congratulations, I thoroughly enjoy visiting. I don’t think I can send a small appreciation as I am not from there. Or can I?
There are so many things you can do to help other that monetary because in order to donate you have to be a legal citizen of the USA in addition to other regulations.
1.I am a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident of the United States.
2.This contribution is not made from the general treasury funds of a corporation, labor organization or national bank.
3.This contribution is not made from the treasury of an entity or person who is a federal contractor.
4.This contribution is not made from the funds of a political action committee.
5.This contribution is not made from the funds of an individual registered as a federal lobbyist or a foreign agent, or an entity that is a federally registered lobbying firm or foreign agent.
6.I am not a minor under the age of 16.
7.The funds I am donating are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
Sorry, not “legal citizen” but legal resident of the US.
Hello SS….. I tried to donate from overseas through a friend (who is an American but living in NZ now) to try and donate using his details……… but he didn’t know his SSN and something else that was required of him (can’t remember what it was, as he’s been living in NZ for 10yrs now) So I can appreciate what some people from overseas (wishing to donate) are feeling
http://www.fec.gov/ans/answers_general.shtml#Can_nonUS_citizens_contribute
Just a note for anyone who is not a citizen but has a green card. Green card holders are allowed to contribute (but not vote).
Well deserved Ms Chips.. I couldn’t be more grateful for you & your site and all the TODers who bring us the facts~ thank you.
Popcorn anyone?
Donald Trump laced into Karl Rove with conservative radio host Laura Ingraham today, pushing back on “Bush’s Brain” for comments he’s made about The Donald in recent months.
“Frankly, I know a lot more than a lot of the so-called pundits that you read about; Karl Rove as an example,” Trump said, according to a transcript.
“What did he do? He gave you Bush and he and Bush crashed and burned and to be honest Laura nobody could have won that election in all fairness to John McCain because of what took place during the Bush administration and that was Karl Rove.”
He also pointed out that he gave money, by request, to one of Rove’s political groups in the past, adding, “What it shows is a bad person. It shows that, you know you don’t come up and ask for something and then go and attack somebody. I mean I gave him that…what it shows is a character flaw.”
Trump has once again become something of a pivot point in the GOP primary, much as he was earlier in the race over birtherism, in no small part thanks to his ability to thrust himself into the news.
But there is also a segment of the GOP electorate that agrees with his sentiments about the Bush administration, and about the Republican establishment.
As for Jon Huntsman, who made a crack about not kissing any part of Trump’s anatomy, he said, “I think it is sort of a disgusting statement and you know I am surprised that it comes out of his mouth.”
Trump and his thin skin.
T-Rumphole knows all about character flaws and is compelled to hypocritically quack about what he finds lacking in others. And, if there is nothing to complain about he makes shite up.. like searching for a birth certificate that’s already found.
trump’s face is frozen in disgust.
One of the most gratifying things I ever saw was a video clip of a Scottish farmer that would not sell his land to Trump for one of his golf courses or something. He talked about what he “really” thought of Trump’s offer and his methods. It was beautiful.
Wonderful news Chips…Congratulations. You will never ever fully know how much
you and this site mean to us TODers. All I can say is thank you 6 million times over
for your diligence and tremendous sense of humour. You keep me sane and laughing.
Is it me or does PBO look like Morpheus from “The Matrix” in that picture?
YOU ARE SUPER STAR!!!!!
I’M FAN OF YOUR WEBSITE..
Dear Chip, congratulations dear friend and thank you again and again for giving so much of yourself…
God bless you…
Great! All the hard work you do for us is much appreciated.
Congratulations, 6 million is a humongeous number. You work so hard to keep the site current and informative, you deserve every click.
Yipee
Wow! Congrats Chips, thanks for giving us this home!
You go girl! Amazing! Congrats Chips! It is kind of too bad that each time one of your followers checked into TOD everyday that we each didn’t have to donate $1 to OFA! We’d all owe so much money, but you know we’d all probably go without food just to be able to check in on this site numerous times a day!
Much love to you Chipsticks, please keep on keepin’ on!
Exceptional!!! Well done and totally deserved, Chipsticks.
#REJECTtheSAMERS
#YesWeCanDOMoreTogether
Congratulation Chips and the TOD Family. Chips I am thankful for all you do for us, providing a place to get information about the President, sending him much love and support.
I too received my Xmas card from the White House. When I get paid on the 16th, I will donate to Chips, OFA and the many charities that help feed people during the holidays. Peace to all!
JoJo - I was thinking about donations today, too. There are so many people who are still stuck in the recession, even though many more are able to spend a little. It would be nice to donate to local charities or smaller ones that might not get as much publicity or name recognition - although the big ones are important, too. I was thinking maybe people could share their favourite charities, and raise awareness. Everyone can share in the improving economy, if we all give a little. Of course, money isn’t always the only way to give - food, clothing, time - all useful. I also give small or monthly donations to a couple of favourite liberal blogs - since I can’t donate.
I give to Salvation Army (clothes, shoes, household appliances that still work). Easier to buy new stuff if I give away old stuff first.
I donate to http://www.losangelesmission.org, http://www.directrelief.org and http://www.oneworldhealth.org - in addition to some one-off donations through the year.
Would love to hear about other worthy causes.
I’ve decided to give all the organizations that ask for money $10-$15. That way I can do the most good with the money that I have.
Theo
Giving donations to charities invites you to be contacted by a lot of nuisance calls and mail solicitations. They do not quit and they are relentless in their harassment. I would be very hesitant to get on some one else’s list. You have to resort to blocking telephone numbers to get the communication to cease.
This year I’m going to organize a clothing drive for homeless youth-whose numbers are increasing. Also going to make a push next year to provide “survival items” in the form of backpacks, personal hygiene products, hand sanitizers and anything else that may come in handy.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. (One for each million!)
And Congratulations!
PO’s speech from today is on CSPAN
http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN/
Congrats Chips—-love this cool little sanity-saving place you kindly provide!
Kansas City Star editorial—-Obama hits all the right points
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/06/3305337/the-stars-editorial-obamas-speech.html
Thanks for the link, Dotster. I found a couple of other items from the Star. I’m going to check them out often.
Gallery of pictures of the President’s visit
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/12/06/3304458/president-obama-visits-osawatomie.html#slide-1
And back on November 29th they were on board:
The Star’s editorial | Americans — including the rich — must compromise on payroll tax cut
http://www.kansascity.com/2011/11/29/3292851/the-stars-editorial-compromise.html
Oh Noes, Obama is dooooooomed.
Hahahaha. Loooooove @JeffersonObama. He always cleverly takes down the trolls, the GOP, the PL, and the emoprogs who try to spin BS about PBO.
I followed him religiously during the Libyan uprising. Now I’m back to following him.
WTG, Miss Cailín. It is through your dedication to bring us all things Obama and your wonderful sense of humor that TOD has become a part of so many lives. You and the many Leprechauns here make this the place to be on a daily basis. You always have the news first. May you always thrive and find your pot of gold. Mr. President would you please autograph this picture for our special chipsticks? Pretty please?
More doomedness:
Liberal Librarian are you on Twitter if so I would like to follow you if I know your twitter user name.
I’ve thought about getting on Twitter but haven’t gotten around to doing it. There are some Twitter feeds that I bookmark and just pop in on throughout the day.
Don’t forget my poll, Anniebella’s Poll/ Obama 100%.
How funny Anniebella, that is my poll too
I polled my family 5/5 for President Obama = 100%
Betsy I didn’t even ask my family, but I’m pretty sure they are still for President Obama. They know they better be. They don’t want to hear my mouth. My 18 year old nephew just recently got his license, he told me that he also register to vote, and I ask him can we count on that vote being for President Obama? He said of course. I told him good, because if you had said anything different you were going to be left out of my will.
Annie, I absolutely love you, your passion and sense of humor…
More like 110%!!!!
Congratulations on crossing 6 mil. This is the first site I look at in the morning and when I get off work. I will have to say I think a lot of pro-Obama shows look at your site. I say that because I always see news on your site then when I watch shows like Rev Al and listen to the radio I hear the same stories. Man if you charged people who find the info here and use it you would be part of the 1%!! I am glad that you don’t do that though because I would be in the dark.
Congratulations Chips. You do such a wonderful job, keeping us positive with positive news. I sent you a little thank-you the other day.
Today I had a robo call from the Newtster. I actually listened ’til he told me to hang on and someone would speak to me. As soon as she did, I said, “Pls remove me from your list THIS MINUTE!” And she did.
What a nasty interruption to my afternoon.
One can only hope that the majority of the people they reach have the same reaction.
“he told me to hang on and someone would speak to me. As soon as she did, I said, “Pls remove me from your list THIS MINUTE!”
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Chica, Chica, SHE’S OUR GIRL!!!
The BEST blog mistress in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!!
6 million cheers to our wonderful Chips!. Sometimes I wonder what life would be without you - and all TODers. Thanks and cheers.
Let us not even entertain this thought of Chips not being here. This site is a life line. It is quite addicting. Thanks to all of you. It could not be without each of us. Lurkers and commenters.
You’re the bee’s knees! Going to be a fun year:) Fired Up!! Congrats, again on this wonderful accomplishment. You really have made us quite the home here, and we continue to add new faces….as I see more and more new names that post here.Fabulous:)
Michele Bachmann was left speechless after an awkward encounter with a young activist named Elijah at a South Carolina book signing.
As seen in the below video, the Republican candidate and Tea Party darling greeted the soft-spoken 8-year-old and his mother at a meet-and-greet event for her new book, “Core of Conviction: My Story,” which was released last month.
“My mommy — Miss Bachmann, my mommy’s gay but she doesn’t need fixing,” Elijah said to Bachmann, after some lighthearted coaxing. A dumbfounded Bachmann then shot the boy’s mother an icy look before the pair walked away.
It’s a HuffPuff piece, but TPM has it as well here: http://2012.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/watch-8-year-old-confront-bachmann-on-homosexuality.php
It’s shameful that the mother exploited her kid for a political point. Bachmann’s crazy and all, but this was just pure shameful on behalf of the mother… why didn’t she tell CrazyEyes herself as opposed to sending her son to do it for her?
Yeah..I was going to post that…but decided not to. I know Bachmann is one of the crazies but this was taking it way too far. I read a story on abcnews about it. The mom was going to say something, but got too nervous, and wanted to leave. Elijah, the little boy, tugged on his mom’s coat and made them stay.
That’s what I read also. I think she just encouraged him to say what he wanted to say.
I do think that I might have been a bit more protective of my son. I don’t think I would want him to know that there are people like Bachman out there, at least not until he was a little older.
I did not see encouragement. I see a mother sending a child to do her business. I think she prompted him at home and then again when he saw Bachmaan.
That was wrong on so many levels. You don’t send your child to do your business.
THIS!!!
You are just good, decent people here my dears TODvillers. You don’ take any BS lightly. I’m sure The President is lucky to have you as OBOTS:-)
Sweetest Chips, you radiant jewel you, what would we do without you? I know you go through alot behind the scenes, yet you still get up every morning to keep the blog vibrant. I want you to know we love and appreciate you every single day xoxoxo
I agree with your assessment.
her eyes are really scaryyyyyyyyy!! totally freaks me out when she rarely blinks lol
Would like to add my thanks for all thar you do. You have done so much for your country and for your fellow citizens. Obama 2012.
CONGRATULATIONS Chips!!!!!! This is fabulous and SO deserved!!! We can never, never, never thank you for all you do for us.
Congratulations on the 6 million ++++ hits to your site Chips…….
heyyyyyyyyyy that pic looks like mine lolol *chuckles*
also… thanks for the latest video and stories on Obama’s family history in Kansas…. talk about making me teary eyed! i had to put my Obama shades on while sitting at my desk…….. got my eyes all puffy!!
i tried to buy me some Obama merchandise but damnnnn…… they STILL don’t have anything available to be shipped overseas…… I feel like im always missing out
…………. can’t donate directly and can’t buy Obama 2012 gear……..
NZ4Obama, maybe you can privately have someone here receive your merchandise, and in turn ship it to you. Just a suggestion.
Aww yeah I wouldn’t mind if someone could, but I don’t want to inconvenience anyone from TOD family (besides, I don’t know anyone well enough to ask hehe)… So its ok
I appreciate the suggestion EDP *hugs* I will stick to buying my NFL merchandise from over there in the United States until I find another way… or possibly make a trip there. Whatever comes first lol
Awwww I sent some money to a ‘friend’ who is a manager at a USPost Office and asked her to get my Obama 2012 gear. She said that federal employees were not allowed to be affiliated with political candidates. She is a straight shooter but I’m so disappointed that my gear will not be here for Chrimbo
Looking at exploring other avenues - got my PBO 2012 calendar tho.
Thanks Chips, just for being you…..hangin in and stretching it out…..all for us Obots, once wandering in the wilderness of freak-out land. You do deserve this honor and I shall pray for your continued health and stamina as you stand with our sister-n-brother Obot sites. We had to stand strong against all the madness, and now we see the payoffs. As FLOTUS would say, ” long and strong”
Congratulation Chips. Your site is a breath of fresh air each and every day.
8 year old gets to interview Newt at one of his book signings….
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/29/eight-year-old-aspiring-reporter-scores-interview/
My first question was, “Have you met a president? If so, who was your favorite one?” He answered “George Washington and I’ve met Nixon, Carter, Ford, Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton, Bush 2, Obama, and of course, myself. I’m not a president yet. But with your help, I could be.”
Thank goodness she’s 8. Of course, Newt thinks with her help, HE could become President. Run away, little girl! Run fast!
that was cute. Cute story. I love it when kids get to be a part of a process. Glad the Newtster took the time to answer the questions.
I don’t think we’ll forget like King Arthur’s men eventually do…
The video won’t imbed, but it’s one of those scenes that just stands out from all those years ago.
Congratulations Chips!!!
I’m here so often it’s hard for me to get anything done around the house.
Thank You for creating a community of love and respect!!
Happy 6 million — and many more. To Infinity and Beyond!
Man, thanks for this video!!! I still feel the same way about him as the day he was made President-elect…….. always have Love for this wonderful and brilliant man! He’s the President of the World for sure!!
OOPPSS!!!!!!
http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2011/12/06/rnc_personal_attacks_on_obama_too_dangerous.html
Desertflower, these nuts are too batcrap crazy to not keep the attacks from going personal.
True:) We’ll see how well that works out for them! They are all such a hot mess…they can’t get out of their own way!
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6 MILLION HITS - WHOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!
CONGRATS, CHIPS!!!! You’re amazing and the whole world knows it!!
{{{{I think about half a million of those hits are mine}}}}
Thanks for the support, the truth, the inspiration, the photos, the links, the laughs, the photos, the heads up, the photos, the video, the photos.
Rachel is actually praising Obama for his speech??? That’s different. I do love the clips she’s showing where it shows the audience responding with spontaneous standing Os at different key points in the speech. Anyone know the source of that full view of the speech?
Rachel…….until next time. Sigh ! I’m watching c-span online and noticed the standing ovates as well.
I watched BriWi for the first time in a long time to see how they’d play it. Of course they brought Chuckie on to give us his in-depth analysis. UGH. They were OK but really didn’t give the proper set-up or implications for what this means to most people. But I must say they did a pretty good hatchet job on Newt!
Who is this Thomas Frank guy? I have heard of him but I was wondering if he is republican or a PLeftie?
Whatever he is, asshole/jerk is a fitting description…
WASHINGTON-Yoga pants. Hoodies. Wine and Martini glasses. Kids apparel. Cat and dog collars. Basketball shirts. Spatulas. An apron that says “Fired up and ready to grill,” a wry reference to the famous Barack Obama campaign slogan.
When it comes to raising money off of campaign merchandise, President Obama’s team is taking its cues from top marketers, outflanking the GOP competition with a wide variety of innovative branded products. While all the 2012 White House hopefuls sell “official” t-shirts, mugs and buttons, neither Newt Gingrich, Rick Perry, Mitt Romney, Michelle Bachman nor Ron Paul in their on-line shops offer the variety of merchandise stocked in the Obama store.
And new for the 2012 campaign, the Obama team is not only selling stuff -all made in the U.S.- on-line, the team also produced a print catalog that could rival Lands End or J. Crew. The smiling model on the catalog cover wearing 2012 Obama gear is Rufus Gifford, Obama’s National Finance Director.
Political fund-raising comes in many forms-exclusive dinners with a candidate or a top surrogate for major donors, direct mail and on-line appeals, lower cost rallies and receptions and the sale of merchandise. Each merchandise “sale” is a campaign donation with the product really a premium for the contributor.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/12/obama_2012_product_catalog_yog.html
A print catalog? Wowie!! Some of that stuff seems kinda out there but the majority of it is great.
Yes, and it has a 20% discount code, good until 12/17/2011
I love that they’re doing this. How many people on street corners and in the media made money off of President Obama in 2007/8? And his campaign didn’t see any of that money. If anyone’s going to make money off of it - why not give the money directly to the campaign? Brilliant!
Got my hoodie today—and I’m very happy about it.
Protesters Occupy Congress Demanding Jobs
http://www.talkradionews.com/news/2011/12/6/protesters-occupy-congress-demanding-jobs.html
WASHINGTON-First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief of Staff Tina Tchen hits Chicago Wednesday for fund-raisers benefiting the Obama re-election drive at her former law firm and at the home of long-time friend and early Obama backer Marilyn Katz.
Tchen appears at Skadden Arps-where she had been a partner- in the afternoon and then heads over to Lincoln Park for the event co-hosted by Katz, Bettylu Saltzman who holds an important place in Obama history, attorney Paul Levy and Steven Koch, a vice-chairman and co-chairman of Credit Suisse’s Merger and Acquisitions Group.
Saltzman is the Democratic activist who years ago spotted a young Barack Obama as a comer and told political consultant David Axelrod he should meet with Obama. In March, Obama appointed Koch a member of the Recovery Independent advisory board.
Donations for the Katz event range from $500 to $5,000.
http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2011/12/michelle_obamas_tina_tchen_hit.html
CONGRATULATIONS CHIPS..!!
FIRED UP…!!
READY TO GO..!!!
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Occupy Wall Street targets Congress: 99% vs. 1%
http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/ad-lib/2011/dec/5/occupy-wall-street-targets-congress-99-vs-1/
Congratulations on reaching the six million hits milestone, Chips. Awesome achievement!
I tip my hat and raise my glass to you… Here’s to the next six million!
It is such personal gratification that I know I am one of those 6 million people. What a privilege to be a part of this family. Chips, we love you!!!!
And our First Family!
Congratulations Chipsticks on the big Six Million! This is the first place I come in the morning, and the last place I check at night. You have become a true addiction…..albeit a very good one! I so appreciate your hard work, and was so THRILLED to discover this place about a year ago! Now I can’t imagine life without TOD.
Exactly! Please pace yourself Chips so we all stay sane until Inauguration Day 2012. Wouldn’t it be great to have a TOD meetup in DC?
Interesting story of a woman from Ventura CA who went to the Occupy Congress event. I hope whoever runs against this guy in 2012 uses this story to nail him.
http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/06/9255645-activists-show-up-to-retake-congress
Congratulations Chips and a really big virtual hug from me to you for being so amazing, special and passionate at what you do.
The world needs more people like you and the people on this blog.
Happy 6 millionth!
Congratulations, Chipsticks!! Millions of appreciation for all that you do. @>—-
This site really has no competition for being the best place to come for news, fun, and genuine love. If the word got out what a great place this is, your numbers would grow a hundred fold. You’ve really done something amazing here, Chips, and should get every award in the book for it. Bask in the success and get ready for more.
SIX MILLION, CHIPSTICKS! CONGRATS!! WHAT WOULD WE EVER DO WITHOUT YOU?!
Congratulations, Chip! And thank you so very-very much for all that you do!!
You keep me sane since at dem underg when you were Jackeens. Congratulations !!!!! and keep it up since Al Rodgers quit Kos this is my place 365 days.
video report of PBO in Kansas today
Everbody say, “AWWWWWW”…
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/12/06/presidential_race_hurting_republicans.html
A new Pew Research poll finds that as the fight for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination unfolds, more Americans say their impression of the GOP field is worsening than improving.
By a margin of two-to-one, 31% say that their impression of the GOP field is getting worse as they learn more about the candidates, while 14% says it’s getting better. Another 50% say their impression remains the same.
AWWWWWW
Wow, Congratulations Ms. Chips! Thanks for all the stories, videos, pics, fundraising just everything!!!Love you and this site amazing place, wouldn’t know what’s going without this place! ((hugs))
Well you heard it from the horse’s mouth:
Nice to hear. There was no hesitation with the question as to whether he supports PBO’S reelection.
The question shouldn’t even have to be posed or answered. GAH.
You’re right. But we know better than to expect that
Congratulatiions Chips!!! Great Big Hugs to you!!!! You’re The Best!!!
Congratulations Chips on your milestone achievement! I am so glad that you are in President Obama’s corner; that you have provided this powerful medium for the truth to be told about America’s best President and First Lady. May God’s bountiful favour be with you and all those who contribute to this blog daily.
Congrats Chipsticks.
So where is that damned beer that was promised ?
Queen of the world, that’s what you are!
Congrats Chips!
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http://www.barackobama.com/news/entry/IA-better-know-a-turf-cedar-rapids
Amazing! Congratulations Chipsticks!!!! So well deserved and the next 6 million will be in half the time, right? Great blog and thanks for making it so.
Hi PrayerWarrior ,
Did you see my comment to you yesterday about trying to get in touch with you while you were in Trinidad? I tried my utmost contacting the hotel and Ministry of Education but they each wanted a name which I did not have and there were four females in your delegation. Better luck next time
Enough celebrating, you party animals - time to press on, new post here:
http://theobamadiary.com/2011/12/06/evening-all-11/
PS Thank you everyone!
PARTY POOPER
NOT TO WORRY SWEET ONE. I WON’T LET ANYBODY DRAG YA FROM THE ROOM BY YOUR ANKLES!
What a wonderful milestone and a perfect reflection of your fabulosity Ms. Chipsticks. I am forever grateful for all that you do to bring so many wonderful people together in support of our awesome President. Thank you six million times, and more.
Hi socasweet
I missed your comment yesterday. I went several times daily to the reception desk and asked if a message was left for the delegate from Montserrat and each time I was given a negative response. However, I know we will find a way to connect because we both support a leader who is decent, honest and caring; who is simply the best.
Wow. Just Wow. You are a rock star, Chips. The little blog that could. Yes. You. Did.
Sorry Tien, you’ll have to talk to my agent.
Hey! You! This would be a lonely place without people just like you, that’s why I love ya
Congratulations, Chipsticks!! This is one place that I know I can come and get the TRUTH! Also, you do it in such a gloriously positive way with love added in for good measure. Here’s to at least 6 million more. Hoooorrrraaay! Thank you so very much for what you do!
Hello Chipsticks and TOD Family,
So good to be up and back. First, I knew that we were already so blessed here. Great, Great News, Chips. I love you so very much, and I will forever give gratefulness for this beautiful haven that you have created here.
You are the best for all of us, Chipsticks. I thank you.HZ
Congratulations Chipsticks. Thank you so much for everything you do. You raise the bar for all of us.
CONGRATS ON A WELL DESERVED 6 MILLION HITS.
Congratulations Chips and thanks a Million - well 6 million - for all you do.