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Congrats 99t on being first this morning.
Good evening 99ts! Did you and Amk carry on chatting about rats for long? Needless to say, I had a sleepless-ish night.
My parting words gave the definition of rat to the collection of wannabe Presidents.
That’s deeply unfair on the four-legged, creepy-tailed cuties.
cutie pics?
so, you want’em then?
also. too. go bournemouth and man c.
1-1 result ? I will take it.
It is - but I cannot think of what else to call the 2 legged ones.
I think my brain was in a better place when it was moving house and not listening to the political insanity of RW pretenders.
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Saturday morning.
To all, I hope you have a gratifying, productive, and profitable day today. <3 <3 <3
Thank God that President Obama is still the President of The United States of America. ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
Close fought battle there RanMan - my words were few - your words about PBO are always a delight to read. Wonder how many write in votes he will get in the next election.
“Wonder how many write in votes he will get in the next election.” Hahaha 99t, that very interest. :)
Morning!
Good Morning Ms. Chips!
Good Morning Everyone!
Have a fantastic day and weekend
Morning, global. I hope this climate agreement does not require approval by Congress because we will end up looking like first class idiots on the world stage.
I hope so too. I heard that one of things the negotiators from other nations understood is that all effort would be made to ensure that US congressional approval is not needed;
that challenge influenced not only the parameters of the deal but also the legal name it was to be given
Oh, that’s great news, Global. People around the world are on to the stupidity of the US Congress. It seems all of them, as well as all of us, have to work around those dysfunctional buffoons in the US Capitol.
Pathetic, isn’t it?! They may have some control over how we contribute financially to poor countries, however. haven’t read the details yet, but this is a BFD!
posting this because I believe one is allowed to be silly sometimes - hey, it is the weekend
Go for it! Happy weekend!
On THAT note…DToot my own horn LOUDLY! will be in the same town on Monday….rally at the airport there….PERFECT place for him. Crawling with crazy.
‘Crawling with crazy’
Ha! I like that!
True:) I won’t go down there…it’s like you’re on another planet. No kidding.
I am so excited for the deals of this climate agreement!!! I feel as if the world is united in this common goal to save and preserve our home. Whether you think that none of this is man made (foolish of you, but whatever!) you MUST acknowledge that our planet’s climate is changing very quickly in ways that are harmful to humans and living things on this planet…. this IS happening and we need to address these changes on a global scale with a promise and “buy in” from the world community. The fact that we came together as a PLANET, gives me hope:) This is my good news beginning for the day:)
That is the good news for the day and it’s the best. It shows what we can do when ALL of us work together, no matter what the political and religious differences. Would that that message would take hold in this country.
climate deal. has the rethugs’ heads essploded yet?
I was wondering the same thing AMK. I hope the American people realize the importance of this agreement and that Repugs had not part in it.
they have been losing in all important local and international issues and yet control the congress and many states. a paradox.
I read that if Republican party bigwigs are plotting a way to derail DT…then that is just gonna be a bridge too far for Carson. He’ll quit the GOP over that! The overt racism, the misogynist mouthpieces, the immigrant bashing, the lies in general were just fine, I guess. This Trump plotting…no can do!
what?
Climate Change Agreement
Healthcare
Cuba
Iran
Marriage equality
The age of Obama.
GLORIOUS Age of Obama.
hallllllleluhiaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa….
sports story here…philadelphia 76ers have been consistently setting records as the worst team in n.b.a. history for several years now. have had the same coach during this time, and now just gave that coach a new long contract. the coach is a white male and the articles i’ve seen, and fans in the comments, are mostly praising this and making excuses for the guy, and no doubt many of those same people go on and on about how things should be “merit-based” and rail against affirmative action and such. can you imagine this happening if all things were the same except for the coach being a black male?!?
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14345260/philadelphia-76ers-sign-coach-brett-brown-contract-extension
It’s a good day TOD!!!
Congrats 99 on 1st :)
#Hope4ALL
Worth taking a moment to listen …
Well spoken common sense.
Good for Martin O’Malley. His words, however, will never be widely broadcast because our media cares only about promoting hatred, divisiveness and fear. We will get thousands of hours of the Loudmouth and his counterparts in the Republican presidential lineup, but the voices of anyone on the Democratic side will always be systematically and deliberately suppressed.
Framing those two together…..”San Bernardino does not define Islam” “Charleston does not define Christianity” is important. People need to see that what has been done to Islam by the press and politicians, is the same thing that can be done to Christianity. This needs to be talked about and burn into people’s hearts and minds.
Wonderful comments from MO’M. I wish it didn’t take courage to do this but BRAVO to him for speaking the truth, forcefully and honestly.
Good for MOM.
Goodies to see here re: Climate agreement
http://live.reuters.com/Event/Conference_of_Parties_-_COP21
Our responsibility to history is immense,” Fabius told thousands of officials, including President Francois Hollande and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, in the main hall of the conference venue on the outskirts of Paris.
“If we were to fail, how could we rebuild this hope?” he asked. “Our children would not understand or forgive us.”
G’mornign Chips, TOD, lurkers, and congrats 99ts on #1! :) Happy Saturday everyone.
YAY for the the #COP21!!! :) :)
What a difference it makes to have a Nobel Peace Laurette as President!!!
:)
Wishing all of you a fun Saturday …. bbl …..
#Hope4ALL
Absolutely! McConnell is vowing to block a vote on the TPP purely out of partisan spite because they don’t want President Obama to rack up another win. It’s their party that has stronger support for it than the Democrats, so there is no other reason I can see.
ben c, the crazy coot, aqua buddha - all threatening to quit the thugs party if they kneecap the crazy coot. fun times.
Can I interest you in a cocktail? :)
What’s the hard part? Yes or no? No for me…it’s 7am…but for you…
Its never too early to drink, trust me. As a matter of fact, I’ve gotten some of my best work done after having a few shots.
#temptress. have quit that vile stuff long time back. 8-)
Then the answer would be no. See. Simple. My apologies for no knowing…could have sworn we shared some Bombay to celebrate PBO greatness… good for you:) Truly. Now, how about a Virgin Mary?
I am married, you know?
OMG. Me too! 35 years…I’m asking you if you want a drink to celebrate the pending RW implosion and you are evidently reading much more into this than needs to be:) Men. Same the world over… You DO know what a Virgin Mary is, dontcha? A Bloody Mary w/o the booze! Silly, amk….
This is getting awkward and weird.
* walks away
Virgins, drinks, misunderstandings, you gotta love it!
I’m done:) Too weird for me, too:) Chat among friends turns odd…..over it and done.
It’s all your fault.
Bombay, pool, it all makes sense now.
:) :)
I know this doesn’t have anything to do with what we’re talking about. But last night I purchased tickets for my son and I to go see ‘Star Wars,’ when I clicked the buy button I felt a sense of accomplishment. I rushed down stairs to share the news with my son and he looks up from his ipad with those lovely brown eyes of his and innocently asked me “so tell me again what’s star wars about?”
:) Life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-08/mash-star-harry-morgan-dies/3719248
pdf in English:
Thank you, Bernie Sanders.
And the Climate Change Award goes to:
Bill and Hillary Clinton
:)
ha!
It will be sad as most of what this President is doing will not take immediate effect and whomever will be in the White House will take FULL/ALL credit! …AND they will not be ashamed in doing so.
you know they will
you know they will take credit for this of course
We here will always know the truth and spread it far and wide so our guy can have the applause he deserves. He does not seek acclaim but only wishes to fulfill his promises and make the world a better place to leave his daughters and us. He is such a special person!
Good morning, TOD! Heeding JackieG’s call for the positive, I offer the following:
Offering #2:
Thank you!
Thank you for bringing theses to us.
You’re welcome.
Hmmmmm……..
great news related to the attempt to close GITMO!
but sometimes, I wish it was legal for the scumbags in congress to be kept in the dark until process is completed -=> because on this issue, most have lost any form of rationality
Actually, globalcitizenlinda, I think what you suggest is what is happening. I wouldn’t be shocked if in the next few months we hear a big plan that will be a fait accompli for what POTUS wants to happen with Guantanamo.
I keep thinking that one day we will wake up and the breaking news will be - “last prisoner is out of GITMO and notorious prison will be closed”;
I appreciate all the effort that is being done on this issue and thank the dedication of PBO and his team
Ain’t that the truth!
hope people here remember that a few years ago in Copenhagen, then Chinese leader tried to form an alternative climate-pressure group of countries (then the term most frequently used was the BRICS);
reports at the time said that the Chinese leader & the leaders of these nations lied that they had left Copenhagen but instead sneaked off into a separate location to hold their own meeting;
I remember the photos of the leaders of the western countries talking to PBO and deciding that they should let the “secret meeting” know that they are aware of the counter plans;
I recall how many times I watched the video of PBO trying to get into the room to confront the “secret meeting”;
as we celebrate the draft of the Climate Change deal presented in Paris today, we should also contemplate how far we have come and how big a feat it is to bring all these hundreds of countries to a place where they speak with one voice
If I remember correctly Hillary Clinton was SOS at the time, PBO had come to Copenhagen to get a deal down. The Chinese had told Hillary that they wouldn’t meet the American delegation. When PBO found out about it he told Hillary to follow him and they walked into the supposedly “secret meeting.”
yes, that was the case
Thanks for that reminder GCL. I remember being so upset, angry and proud at the same time when that happened. Our man of steel is the best president this country has ever seen.
me and my fellow “silly” friends also laughed at the contrast between the physical size of the Chinese guards pushing back on the door when compared to the size of the US Secret Service agents and the majority of the American team
OMG, thanks so much for this reminder! What incredible progress, indeed.
So relieved about the COP21 agreement!
Quite cool ….
As all of you know, we are soooooooooooo fortunate!!
#Hope4ALL
Happy Birthday Frank Sinatra :)
Bravo, SOS Kerry! Bravo, Beloved POTUS!!!
You did it again.
Thank you and we love you.
Humankind thanks you (except for the RW Corporate media for whom the headline is We have failed to stop the President AGAIN)
Good Morning Everyone
Off to swim and run errands
go man c 1-0.
Got my AWESOME Holiday card from the White House yesterday! Always gorgeous and creative.
I did, too:) It always brings a smile to my face:) Thank you, POTUS and FLOTUS!!!
meta, Darn I’m still waiting for mines. :(
Hang on, bella. It will be there in just a few days!
Me, too, Bella! Hard to be patient, but I will try.
The fundraiser I went to the other night was at the home of Pat & Carol Williams. Pat is our former congressman, he had to retire because of health and Carol became our state senator and first woman to lead the Montana Senate. What they had displayed was all the Presidential Christmas cards they have received since Ford. It was really interesting seeing all of them. Of course my opinion the Obamas were the best.
What a beautiful card….
i don’t get them any more…. :(
I am also very grateful to SoS Kerry that after a huge achievement, he doesn’t stand around praising his role in bringing it about - he doesn’t grandstand and say I, me, …. etc;
instead he praises the efforts of the team that participated, gives credit to PBO and his team and then quietly moves on to the next pressing global challenge;
that to me is a sign of huge personal humility and exceptional political maturity;
Good Morning Chips and TOD.
This will be HUGE! Make a big difference on the direction of SA and the ME
a good first step
‘that to me is a sign of huge personal humility and exceptional political maturity’
I’ve always thought of Kerry as a Statesman.
TERROR IS THE VERY LAST THING ON MY MIND TODAY…I AM GOING TO CARRY SUNSHINE ALL DAY…TOY SHOPPING THIS AFTERNOON….NOTHING BUT SMILES AND GIGGLES AND A JOYOUS DELIVERY…HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!
Today is another historic change day from the WH:
Chat away
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/12/12/chat-away-733/