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Morning all.
Good moooooooooorning Jackie!
Hey JackieG! Congrats on first! Enjoy the warm(er) weather. :-D
GM & Congrats on 1st Jackie. How was your doctor visit yesterday? I hope you are getting better by the day. ((hugs))
GM Chips & Danny.
Have a great day everyone. ^^^^
Mooooooooooorning Roberta!!!
Roberta, you are so sweet to ask. On many, many levels, I’m getting better, but still have more “more tests” scheduled. I do think the warmer weather and the sight of early daffodils and crocuses helps. Can’t get too caught up in the news though because it makes me sick with rage. I hope there is going to be a powerful reckoning this fall, assisted and enabled by PBO.
Have to agree Jackie. Hope the spring weather helps you heal. We are starting to get some here in MN. Supposed to get to 64 today. Heat wave for us. Most of the snow is gone, next week before Easter we may get some more but it won’t stay. Have a great day today.
Thanks, Roberta. You, too.
Good morning everyone. Busy day ahead, but before I ‘go’, wanted to share this…….and there will be no surprise, I’m sure. I didn’t sleep much last night so was on FB and reading some comments on some posts regarding the Chicago incident. Common theme is George Soros paid for the protestors or someone else paid for them, lots of comments about it being in “Obama’s Chicago”…..and Valerie Jarrett’s and Bill Ayers and………blah, blah, other reasons it is “Obama’s fault.” These people are so filled with hate. This is beyond scary to me.
bbl…….lurking. :) Good day to all.
TN, this stuff will continue since a lot of it is instigated and orchestrated by the right wing media and the imploding Republican Party. For sanity’s sake, we have to step back from it, keep our heads down and work for our candidates. There’s also a lot of over the top, outrageous language from Bernie supporters. An epidemic of insanity is loose on the land this year.
GM TNmtnGirl.
As usual, it’s the MSM amplifying GOP pat response, dutifully acting as GOP cheerleaders as the GOP shames Americans around the world by broadcasting GOP talking points.
Why would anyone listen to anything this sorry Senator, this sorry presidential candidate has to say? Tell us who is paying are paying the protesters? Donald J. Trump. Who. Oh and that wise oh Ben Carson said that their are two Trump, isn’t that nice to know. Which one would send our sons and daughters to war? Which Trump would make the major decisions this country face.? Which of the two. People want a President with a split personality.
Bella, I’ve no doubt Carson was duped. Trump is a tv personality and a con artist. I’m sure he has a lot of faces that he shows different people to get what he wants. Sadly, Carson doesn’t realize that he was Trump’s latest “mark.”
Regarding Marco’s statement: Maybe he can guarantee it since he paid them to do it. Look at whom stands to gain from the action…hmmmm maybe not such a wise statement.
Morning Chips. Trump must be a LOT older than we think if he remembers “good old days” when dissenters were taken out on stretchers. I don’t remember that in my lifetime and I’m older than he says he is. Maybe he’s recalling previous existences in tzarist Russia, or was it Germany in the ’30’s? I am so ashamed of Americans who think this racist, disgusting, deeply unAmerican tyrant is presidential material.
THIS MY DEAR JACKIE IS THE FALL OF SOCIETY…. ALREADY WRITTEN ABOUT IN THE BOOK OF REVELATIONS…GOD NEVER HAS TO REWRITE!
Don’t you remember Kent State?
It’s embarrassing, AMK, and it’s also frightening. This bigot’s supporters know no limits, respect no laws and are armed. I dread the day when his hatred gets focus on the state of PA.
Beyond frightening, JackieG. Even with evidence presented to him of his rhetoric at previous rallies, Trump refuses to acknowledge the role he has played in the violence at his rallies. My husband reminded me that Trump is someone who will never say he is sorry. Why would we expect him to take responsibility for the violence and hatred reaped from the seeds of racism and bigotry that he has sown.
The media did not seem to care until one of their own was abused. Now the incidents of him inciting and encouraging attacks are on constant loop.
INDEED…AMERICA IS ON THE JOKE LIST FOR SHAMEFUL AND IMMATURE BEHAVIOR…PAYBACKS ARE HELL WHEN YOU AVE DISRESPECTED AN ALREADY AMAZING PRESIDENT….OH MY…THE YEARS PBO AND HIS FAMILY HAVE SPENT PUTTING UP WITH THE NAYSAYERS!…AMERCA WILL GET WHAT IT DESERVES……………………………AND YOU CAN START WITH THE RED HAT AND ITS FOUL OCCUPANT!
THE RACHEL MADDOW SHOW 3/11/16
Escalating aggression marks Trump’s rally rhetoric
Rachel Maddow presents a video timeline of Donald Trump’s comments at rallies that have stoked hostility and incited violence by his supporters against protesters, leading to chaos after a canceled rally in Chicago. Duration: 12:51
http://on.msnbc.com/1pe7zUq
so bt, any body parts yet?
Love my President, he just has it all together. Wished I could give him BIG ((((HUGS)))) :-)
When it comes to their children, the warranty is unlimited. Most parents will honor the warranty beyond the so-called expiration.
didja know that, danny? #RUN
My hostage has just had roast beef for breakfast, so he ain’t running anywhere, life’s too good.
Moooooorning petal!
The very definition of SS.
MM.
SS ….. MM
You really do try to energy-save with your keyboard :-)
delicate kb.
I was going to make a comment about their unconditional love. But then saw your comment and was reminded about how much we spoil them and how often they seem to be the one in control.
I often wonder, swbluega, if I was no longer the food or walkies lady, would he slurp me in the face quite as much? :-)
Then I’m sure they would make our lives as miserable as they can get away with…along the lines of “if I’m not happy, no one in the household will be happy”. There have been times my dog seems to have regressed to doing things we thought she had outgrown.
Then again, there’s still the shelter aspect.
I can relate, swbluega! Danny’s been acting like a two month old the last few days, just when I thought my socks were safe!
Pet owners lavish affection on their pets, clean up their poop, allow them to take over their bed space, wash and groom them, buy them expensive toys, spend fortunes on vet bills, surrender their couches and huge portions of their homes to their little loved ones. So who are the hostages?
look, a guy can tell the truth only so much ….
Oh gawd Jackie, if I could fit all that on a t-shirt, I’d have it printed right now!!!
So true, JackieG! So true!
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Saturday morning. Congrats Jackie, on being first this morning.
To all, I hope you have an easygoing, laid-back, and undemanding day today. <3 <3 <3
Thank God that President Obama is still the President of The United States of America. ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
Good Morning, Chipsticks…TOD Family!
If I roasted a turkey that might not be fully defrosted in the middle, is there a chance it would kill the people who eat it?
DUH :D :D :D :D :D
Good morning Chips!!!!!!
(p.s. I just realized I won’t be able to make it dinner at your place …. :D :D )
But Bob! I’ve been Googling and some places say it’s okay, you just give the turkey longer! So, be here at 8.0.
:D :D :D :D …. that’ll be 8.0 next century, dear … :D :D :D
The turkey should be cooked by then :cool: Bring a bottle of wine. Or three.
Will do :D
now we know why you have unohoo around? #foodtaster #CRUELLA
Um, Chips, if the inside is frozen, people won’t eat it. Therefore, they won’t die.
How diplomatic of you, JackieG :)
:D
But if I put it in the oven for …. well …… forever, it will be cooked!
Look! -> Thanksgiving Countdown: Yes, You Can Roast a Frozen Turkey!
http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/yes-you-can-roast-a-frozen-turkey/
Maybe you could aim for something between frozen and cooking forever. Years ago I put a small turkey in the oven and then my husband fainted and I had to take him to the emergency room. Hours and hours later, I remembered that I’d left the oven on and the turkey in. The good news is the house didn’t burn down; the bad news was the turkey.
Oh yikes!!!!! This is ALL I could think of!!!
Good one, Chips. Although I will never know how our blackened bird tasted since it hit the garbage at top speed.
Good Morning TODVille!
I remember in 2008 when the apocalypse was supposedly being brought by then Senator Obama… KARMA!
YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW!
The Media And Trump’s Rally Thugs
http://mediamatters.org/blog/2016/01/11/the-media-and-trumps-rally-thugs/207885
So no, the press has clearly not given the Trump thugs and mobs the proper amount of attention or raised adequate concerns and objections. The press hasn’t demanded that the Republican frontrunner fix the problem of hovering political violence that permeates his campaign.
The press seems too nervous to call out the dangerous and disgusting behavior. People who cover politics know that what’s unfolding at the Trump rallies is unheard of. They know it’s extraordinary. They know it’s potentially very dangerous.
Yes, we keep getting updates about who was assaulted at which Trump rally. But there’s little connectivity and not enough outrage. Instead, we’re told Trump rallies where Democrats get physically assaulted are “fun.” (They’re not boring like “stodgy” Clinton events, am I right?)
This is bonkers. And it might be the best, most depressing, example yet that too many in the campaign press have walked away from wanting to hold Trump accountable.
GM Ladyhawke.
Article is spot on.
MSM only concerned about violence/arrests if it happens to one of their own (though avoiding most MSM tweets now, still felt inundated about some Breitbart/Trump campaign manager fracas, which I really don’t care about).
Instead, MSM bash audience over the head about how “energized” and “fun” Trump rallies are — which can only be true if you’re a white person. Otherwise, you’ll be verbally assaulted by “go back to where you came from,” or worse.
Duplicate from the previous thread, but I think it should be repeated, often!!!
multiple mittlets seem like saints now, don’t they, Bob?
As weird as that reality is, yes! :)
THIS …. IN_DEED!
I knew there was a reason I loved John Legend. They were protesting your racists father Donald Trump Jr.
So when that old man sucker punch that guy, who the police were taking out of the place. What did that Donald Jr. have to say about that? He got what he deserve. Yesterday I ask the question why Trump wife and kids doesn’t say something to him about his conduct and someone said that they see nothing wrong with his conduct. They think the racists piece of crap is something great. Plus he has bought and own his wife, so of course she won’t disagree with him..
Good morning, good people.
Why did he cancel? Are the demographics such that he would not be allowed to conduct his Klan rally the way he would like? Did he expect there would be protests such that *more* attention would be focused on the racist environment for which it seems he is no longer being given a pass?
The old saying of any press is good press must be in play. It is getting harder for him to get press time so more extreme behavior is necessary.
Apparently, OG! Apparently. Unfortunately, he is a master at getting press.
GM TODville, congrats on #1, JackieG.
‘Tis time to Beware the Ides of March (i.e., FL, IL, MO, NC, OH primaries this Tuesday).
Posted this in response to JO’B on the overnight thread — Donald Trump has coached his aides and asked them to cull the archives for George Wallace campaign strategy.
Agree with JackieG that GOP are gleeful promoters of Trump’s shameless and abhorrent campaign (see Marco Rubio comment upthread).
Yesterday’s events were no accident, but part of Trump’s scheme to elevate himself as a White martyr to encourage those people who see themselves in Trump to vote for him on Tuesday (Trump being the pastiest and paunchiess candidate on the campaign trail):
Before Chicago, Trump was in St. Louis:
More background on George Wallace — those of us old enough to remember were appalled at him and his ludicrous fantasy that he could become President.
police, who did not interfere is the scariest part.
G’morning Chips & TOD! Congrats Jackie on #1, and Happy Saturday everyone :)
I LOOK AT THE PRESIDENT THAT WE HAVE…SUCH INTEGRITY..AND I AM SO EMBARRASSED AND ASHAMED OF THIS COUNTRY AND WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY IN THE LAND OF ODD AND OZ!.. WANT THE ‘O’ FAMILY OUT OF THE WH JUST FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY. PLEASE WATCH OVER THEM OR I WILL FORGET I AM A LADY AND KICK YOUR ASS! GOTTA’ GO…WORK TO DO!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Mrs. McLaurin! Wouldn’t it be great if POTUS called and sang to her?!
:D :D :D
You’ll like this :???:
http://www.tennisworldusa.org/Former-French-Health-and-Sport-Minister-Nadal-He-stopped-playing-for-7-months-in-2013-because-was-tested-positive-articolo30903.html?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork
I toldja.
Sometimes, it’s best to hush up.
She really does need to learn how to just stop trying to insert herself into every single thing. Whether she’s trying to burnish her First Lady cred or acting like she can fix racism with kumbaya riffs, I’m not feeling it. Sometimes it’s best to be quiet. PBO KNOWS THIS LIKE THE BACK OF HIS HAND.
Exactly.
It’s infuriating when people demand that those who are being victimized show restraint or hold hands and kumbaya. When Trump said vile things about Latinos and they said enough is enough, you had people telling them to calm down or speak softly, or ignore it, etc.
It is never on the bully and abuser to tone down his rhetoric or be called out for his nasty thoughts and comments. Nooooo…..he gets to play victim.
she’s been on the international stage for over 25 years, yet still frequently makes rookie mistakes. this has been the case all along, and one of the reasons i’ve not wanted her to be the dem nominee, but here we are. expect more of this from her, her husband, and especially her high-profile supporters. much more.
tell it, NW.
TELL.IT.
I thought HRC was trying to give a positive example of how a peaceful, loving response wins hearts. I think it was perceived as let them walk all over you then give them your love. I think the later was not her intent. MLK used peaceful demonstrations without violence and Trump is the opposite encouraging violence. Dangerous!
Maddow demolishes Donald Trump with horrifying side-by-side comparison to segregationist George Wallace (1/6/16)
http://www.salon.com/2016/01/06/maddow_demolishes_donald_trump_with_horrifying_side_by_side_comparison_to_segregationist_george_wallace/
On “The Rachel Maddow Show” Tuesday evening, host Rachel Maddow played clips from the 1968 presidential campaign of George Wallace, the pro-segregation Alabama populist, and asked her viewers to “close [their] eyes and just listen to the news reports from that election — it’s almost like they’re talking about Donald Trump.”
She played coverage of Wallace’s failed run, all of which could be seamlessly edited into stories about Trump’s campaign stops — the anger of his supporters, their distaste for the political climate, and their attraction to the blunt, confrontational style of their candidate.
Don’t come for the Obamas. Oh hell no.
And she tries to backpedal (while still judging)….
my god, and that “reporter” is all defensive about her ridiculous suggestion. i guess when the person paying you is saying, “good work!” she feels justified about it:
I don’t tweet, but if I did I would tell this person who is trying to question Michelle and Barack parenting. If the designer is going to let my 10 year old wear a gown that cost $20,000 for free, yes that 10 year old would were it. This is just more B.S. from Obama haters. Because chances are she knew that those gowns were probably on loan, it’s been done many of times before, but she wanted to say to the haters, look at that uppity black family in the White House, spending $20,000 for some gown for a 14 year old.
No doubt the designer benefitted the most having Sasha Obama wear his/her dress.
frankly, their petty lowly envy is somehow satisfying.
hahaha…yup
I hear that Cruz-Rubio “Unity” ticket is being consider. Someone who is so disliked and someone who garners so little respect are expected — together — to be able to unite….what?
Good morning my dear Ms Chips & Danny & all of you wonderful folks on TOD!! Congrats on first to Jackie. I still lurk often, though don’t comment much. Just wanted to say that here in Germany everyone is just shaking their heads in disbelief over the Drumpf phenomenon. They ask me what is happening, and why don’t Americans know anything about history? I simply have nothing to say, and just shake my head as well. It is a terrifying time. Love to all of you. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes, it is terrifying, Andogriff. There are huge demographic changes that are inexorably altering the US. The white majority power is deeply threatened as it comes closer to the day when white equals ‘minority.’ Meantime rights are being granted to those the white patriarchal majority has always chosen to marginalize-POC, women, gays, immigrants. White, straight, male no longer guarantees privilege and superiority. Those who have little education and NO historical or global perspective are panicky and desperate. They feel their life long certainties are slipping away and they only know how to lash out in anger and violence. Trump and his Republican cohorts think they can ride this wave and carry it to power. I can only hope that what they unleash ends up crushing them.
I am also hoping that intelligence will prevail in November, Jackie!! You have summed it up perfectly. ❤️👍
GM/GA andogriff.
So sorry to hear that Trump is topic of conversation for Americans abroad.
All Obots cringe when they think of the devolution of POTUS candidates.
On a happier note, look forward to hearing from you when PBO is at Hanover Messe in May, that most glorious month of year.
This tweet was sent over 2 weeks ago, and sadly is even more apt now.
Ah, Arapahoe! How lovely to hear our president will be here in May!! Hanover is 3 hours from us in Cologne, but if I can manage it, will try to get there! That tweet “from Canada” is hilarious, yet so topical…. we are praying that dems come out in force to end this nightmare! ❤️
New thread has opened up — I miss a lot here because I’m out in my patio garden whenever possible — particularly exciting this morning because there’s dew (rare in SoCal so far this year).
We at TOD LOVE PBO’s foreign trips — they’re so exciting (not excited about the time difference, means most events are live in the wee hours on Pacific west coast :( ).
Can’t wait for PBO and FLOTUS’ trip to Cuba and Argentina during Easter week, then in May PBO will be in Germany and Vietnam (perhaps other countries as well, those are the ones I’m aware of).
Hi All, I am still here lurking daily and trying to catch up after 2 wks in the USVI my condolences to Donna on the loss of her aunt and all those who are mourning, congrats to anyone who celebrated, so happy to see my PM Trudeau being a hit south of the border, have a great day everyone. back to lurking and trying to catch up
So the guy whose supporters are drawn to him because he is bold and not afraid to say what he thinks isn’t so bold after all. Classic bully.
That is their good old days when America were great for them.
Black folks knew their place.
This needs to go viral.
This “quote” appears to be false. http://www.factcheck.org/2015/11/bogus-meme-targets-trump/
There is already PLENTY of real quotes that he has said that could/should be used against him
Morning everyone:) On break now…FINALLY!! :) Thought I would leave this here for Don…just in case he didn’t see my X Files comment last night. The one that led me to become a vegetarian:)
That is a good one that gives me a chuckle!
<3
rikyrah………..
BEAUTIFUL
G’day from Chicago.
Chat away
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/03/12/chat-away-792/