President Barack Obama speaks about the economy at Cheesman Park in Denver
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President Barack Obama is hugged by a child in the crowd after speaking about the economy
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"I’m here for every American who works their tail off and does everything right & believes in the American Dream." —Obama #OpportunityForAll
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"The only story that matters is your story." —President Obama on why he's focused on expanding opportunity for more Americans
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The Denver Post: President Obama In Denver Touts Economic Progress
President Obama, speaking to a crowd of hand-picked guests in Denver Wednesday at Cheesman Park, touted gains made in the economy following the recession that challenged the start of his presidency. “We have come farther and recovered faster than almost any other advanced country on Earth,” the president said. Obama continued his populist message, telling guests: “I’m here for every American who works their tail off and does everything right and who believes in the American dream and asks for nothing but a decent chance in life for themselves and their families.” He said: “I’m here to say I hear you. And sometimes it’s as simple as that — that I’m listening and paying attention. … I see myself in folks, because I remember my first minimum wage job — at Baskin Robbins by the way, wearing a cap and an apron — and how a little raise would have helped.
“I think about what it was like for me to finance college and child care costs. … Your stories are ours. You’re why I ran. What I want to make sure of is, as screwed up as Washington gets, that everyone here understands that there is progress to be made and that there’s someone fighting for them.” Dooley, who dined with president on Tuesday, said she believed his message was one that harkened back to his 2008 campaign. “He talked about hope and change then,” said Dooley. “And though he inherited a bad economy it’s now changing and more opportunities are coming about. His message of raising the minimum wage helped my boss realize it was important.”
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“They said no to equal pay for equal work. They said no to unemployment insurance.” —Obama on Republicans in Congress blocking progress
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Obama: "I’m not going to stand by and let partisan gridlock or political games threaten the hard work of millions of Americans."
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Doug Mills: President Obama runs up on stage to deliver remarks on the economy and Immigration at Cheesman Park, in Denver.
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Yup. It’s horse head guy
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Nothing gets a bigger response from the crowd than mentions of Boehner's plan to sue POTUS for doing his job, while they do nothing
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"I will keep trying to restore the American Dream for everyone who’s willing to work for it." —President Obama #OpportunityForAll
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Alex Dooley of Denver, who had written to President Barack Obama thanking him for talking about raising the minimum wage and her boss doing so, introduces the president before he spoke about the economy
FURST. HA.
And no goal yet. / smh
egg.sack.lee
Legally Furst 🙂
oh, and put your pj’s on dood
😆
Already did. Ready to roll or roll over.
amk, so who’s offside – twice?
See? This is why we need a ‘like’ button.
You listening, Ms. Chips?
57, we have a like button for the new post. But one for each comment – ah – no
Well, we ‘like’ all of the posts, for heaven’s sake. I would love to ‘like’ a comment like yours. But there were some grumblers the last time Chips tried it.
I think the “like” button controversy is like the snowflake issue and majority rules here at TOD. I can live without both, but I can not live without TOD.
I pick my battles 🙂
😆 We are truly weird!
I don’t recall a ‘majority’. I recall some very vocal grumbling over the issue. By the time I got to place my vote, the polls were closed. And no one told us when the polls opened!
🙂 Yardarm would leave me 57, probably all at sea – he’s still not sure whether to forgive me for those blue starry things.
We could convert him. I will use all of my charm……….
(go for it 🙂 )
(cough …. blue stars …. prepare for mutiny)
High Five! 🙂
Smack.
Au ⭐ and Ag too for Amk 😉
WTG!
Danke Nena.
Absolutely gorgeous photos Nerdy, and videos too – thank you LEGEND!!!
Aw, Chips………… I’m ‘liking’ everything!
😆 Waiting for Shipmate to arrive and politely ask: WTF?!?!
Blame it on me. I will take full responsibility.
I can’t ‘like’ everything, because there’s much soccer conversation and I don’t understand any of it. I’d hate to ‘like’ something and incur someone’s wrath!
I’m assuming yardarm is on vacation?
(I hope so)
Thanks, Chips.
zapalata. schweinsteiger. cool names.
Great title for the new post NW
boooring.
I was thinking the same thing, but Arg is a little more aggressive. The second half should be interesting.
The only thing I think of Mr. President is what it would be like if we had the Republicans in control of the House and the Senate. November 2012 I told myself I was threw with politics, but we can not let these crazy radical racists ass Tea Republicans take control of the Senate. We can not.
dutch up to their dirty tricks. come on messi.
Soooo…. Democrats are doing their best to piss me off today. GOP is successful at changing narrative from them doing nothing on immigration to ‘Why won’t Obama visit the border?’ AND THERE ARE DEMOCRATS FALLING FOR IT HOOK, LINE AND SINKER. Rep. Cuella going on TV saying POTUS should roll up his sleeves – AND DO WHAT? Why doesn’t he call for GOP to go to the border? I can’t stand the MSM and these chickenshit Democrats. PBO’s presidency would really be a disaster if he listened to them.
😁😁😁😁
Well, they found their one Dem and therefore that means ALL Dems. The laziest jackasses I’ve ever seen, this msm.
Yep.
Great selection of pics Nerdy! Nature looks real good on him. 😎
Thanks, Paulita.
Read on Twitter that VP Joe Biden is going to Netroots.
Those @GOP voting NO against confirmation of Julian Castro as HUD secretary:
Jeff Sessions (AL)
Jeff Flake (AZ)
John McCain (AZ)
John Boozman (AR)
Michael Crapo (ID)
James Risch (ID)
Mark Kirk (IL)
Daniel Coats (IN)
Chuck Grassley (IA)
Jerry Moran (KS)
Pat Roberts (KS)
Mitch McConnell (KY)
Rand Paul (KY)
Deb Fischer (NE)
Richard Burr (NC)
Tom Coburn (OK)
Jim Inhofe (OK)
Pat Toomey (PA)
Tim Scott (SC)
John Thune (SD)
Ted Cruz (TX)
Orrin Hatch (UT)
Mike Lee (UT)
Ron Johnson (WI)
John Barrasso (WY)
Michael Enzi (WY)
The same old nutters.
I’m going to check out the soccer game, see you later.
Perfect Nerdy Wonka. Just terrific.
Thanks 😉
crowd is not feeling dutch love.
going to bed, pj’s and all.
Nite amk!
So far the match is sort of even stevens
C’mon ARG…..bust some moves Messi……Let’s go!
kan sum1 lik me tnx
We are all “liked” and I ❤ it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shep Smith, the only one Okay at Fox.
Bob Cesca and others have pointed out that this is all pre-2008, when the law changed. A pesky fact GG ignored. GG’s great response: somewhere it says ‘sustained’. ‘Sustained from 2004 to 2008? Did he bother to ask ANYONE and confirm ANYTHING?
Journalist, my ass.
I tried to Like you back, 57andFemale and my Chrome went into a freak zone. Then I remembered that the last time, I was not able to use it then.
I’m using Chrome. no problem. But I will acquiesce, and I appreciate Chips’ little indulgence.
The Like Blue Star is back?
Word Press is playing Us again 😉 ❓
I whined about not having it, and my wishes were fulfilled (until someone whines back).
GB, how are you?
Love that tweet that sheds light on the good old Congressman Cuellar. I truly believe that he is a DINO, or the type of Dems who believe trashing the President will make them win more independents or republicans. Besides, he looks like a pretentious man.
On another note, must I say how much I live the blue star!
Are you counting votes, Chips? Another vote for the ‘like’ button!
My avatar is playing game again.
Well I Love the one that is showing up right now!
Hi, Lara; I’m doing great. Thanks.
Cuellar is loving the spotlight. Read that the admin called him. Probably to say, Stfu.
I email that clown Henry Cuellar and told him what I think of him.
Good!!
Whoooo when you like the like it turns gold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m not alone! Someone else ‘likes’ the ‘like’ button!
😆
Pay me no attention Chips! I’m easy peasy cuz I liked the snow as well so what do I know…. 😉
(I liked the snow too Donna, but lost soooo many friends over it!!)
Poor baby. You’ll ALWAYS have me 😎
Hey, that’s good enough for me!!!!! 🙂
Beck is still speaking out? Okay, great…..I’ll give this new version another 48 hours…..then, I will see.
If you sound like hateful people, you, they are hateful people and you have been showing it since January 2009.
They will lose because THEY ARE hateful people.
Those that sow the grains of hate suffer the results of their labors. Glenn Beck has been the biggest hate monger in his party. Now he may suffer the results of his actions. Karma!
I came on board when TOD was just a twinkle in God’s eye and Word Press was not a necessity. I’m happy as I am, I will not be able to play the “like” game.
And now that you’ve put it back on, I remember the controversy.
We said we show our “like” for a comment by commenting on it, not by clicking on a little star. That’s still my position. 🙂
I agree.
See what you’ve started 57?
I’m ducking and running. I am forever grateful that you have indulged an old lady for a short moment.
The idea of commenting is far more substantive, I must agree.
But you have a lot of lurkers who don’t particularly like to comment but this would be their way of appreciating a comment. Just a thought…
Hey, I’m the one who re-opened this can of worms by requesting a ‘like’ button. Not every comment needs a full posting; and frankly on my creaky tablet at home, I would love to just ‘like’ something rather than wrestle with the damned thing. You make a really good point.
Well, that does make sense…….
Now, now, Oops…..who is making a change after his empty noise and his Media cheering side-kicks?
LIVE NOW: President Obama arrives in Dallas-Fort Worth. http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
I hold my breath and pray every time PBO goes to Texas. I’m sorry but I’m a child of the 60’s. Safe travels and a successful trip for our PBO. I know he’s covered but I worry nonetheless. For those who are not of faith please allow me this indulgence:
Father, be his guide and protector on this journey.
Watch over him and all of his staff.
Keep him free from harm to body and soul.
Keep us always mindful of Your presence and love.
In Your Blessed Name
Amen.
THIS!!!!!
Thank you BFF!!
He better not be disrespectful to my President because I will go down there and kick his butt if he is…. 😡
That Cave-In you hear will be ignored by the cheering Media and their Jingoistic thumping sound.
Indeed, indeed, Nena.
Delurking,hardest working Pres in my life time. I don’t watch tv. Get my info from TOD.
You are a wise woman 😉
Is that woman Secret Service telling Perry…..Just watch yourself fuc…ker….I have a gun. !
I personally want to thank you Donna dem, for all that you have done, did and doing to help get the vote out.
That’s very kind of you and very much appreciated.
John Kerry: U.S. diplomatic efforts undermined by Senate’s failure to confirm ambassadors expediently
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“The United States continues to operate without a complete diplomatic toolbox to exert our leadership and advance our security and economic interests across the globe, because a broken Senate confirmation process has left us without permanent ambassadors in 40 countries.”
Delays by the Senate “compromises U.S. national security” and has impacted counter-terrorism operations abroad.
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Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2014/07/09/John-Kerry-US-diplomatic-efforts-undermined-by-Senates-failure-to-confirm-ambassadors-expediently/1121404935920/#ixzz370arWGb3
Hey, I was wondering what everyone was talking about upthread. My first visit here today. Now I see it. We have a like button. Yay 😀
Do we also get the chance to “dislike” trolls someday soon? 🙂
Chips does a remarkable job at keeping us virtually troll-free, Thank God.
Like this tweet a thousand times more than I can click!
OMG you made me spray my computer monitor. Chips, please give a warning before you post hilarious tweets like this
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A simple statement of fact, Donna!! 🙂
LOL, Chips. Comment of the year. Love it!!!
See? A perfect use of the ‘like’ button!
PBO politely laughed at a funny Perry said, or as we call it at my house, a “courtesy laugh”. (we love to note “courtesy smiles” when we see them also)
Maybe Perry said, “Ooooops” about the border junk he’s been spewing.
Always happy to see my President. May God be with him during this trip and all trips.
I saw Mr. Lens Crafters coming to pay his respects. The it should be when you are a governor with a “Oops! I forgot the 3rd one” memory.
Nerdy’s new post:
https://theobamadiary.com/2014/07/09/a-tweet-or-two-75/
President Obama will deliver a statement on the crisis at the southwest border in Texas on Wednesday at 5:45 p.m.…
per TPM
Thank you Linda!
Was tutoring today and I come back home to a new toy? Stars! I think we should have Nena’s martini glasses instead of stars….or were those satellite dishes? I’ll go with martini glasses:) Love my PBO! Mr. TexASS himself came to meet the President? Hummmm….
Well, there goes Rick Perry’s teaparty cred! A handshake and a hand on the shoulder! Now, we hear a ride in Marine One…..wow….those are the perks Chris Christie got and look at what happened to him. I believe PBO is comforting him for the investigations and the indictments that are to come.
Perry looks so sad, as if to say “Aw you promised we would do handshakes…there goes my prezidental chanzes”
Chips!!!
What’s happening???!!!!
Nobody wants to score!!!
It’s a somewhat net-unfriendly encounter, GGail!! 😆