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Good morning TOD!
Morning LDS!!!!
Good morning LDS and congrats on #1.
Good morning Ms. Chips & to all TODers.
Ms. Chips, I’ll give you my address so you put my portion of that 45 million in the mail.
:-) I’m still waiting for it to turn up in my account Sabreen, I have NO idea why there is a delay.
Happy Saturday TODers!
Heeeeeeeeya Chips
Congrats on first LDS
GM africatimes2. We came in a close 2nd. :-)
Hi Roberta!!!
So according to the Sanders campaign, that makes you the WINNER!!11!!! :D
Also, too, the Rubio campaign, such as it is…..no longer. Ha!
😸😸😸😸😼
GM Chips, Danny & CONGRATS ON 1STest LDS. BBL.
Morning. So, Chips, how do you ever catch up with Danny when he runs so far away from you. Do you have Usain Bolt running skills?
Morning Jackie! The only thing that works is: ‘DO YOU WANT HAM?’ Seriously. :-)
Well, you have got one smart dog who’s learned to associate running far away from you with a ham reward. That means you need to have an endless supply of ham because you have to deliver on your promises or he won’t trust you again.
I am a dog behavioral expert’s worst nightmare - he now knows the more rowdy he is, the more ham he’ll get to make him be good :???:
You need training and then we’ll deal with Danny. Sheesh.
You are not wrong!!! :-)
LOL Chips :) with my dog, it’s always been pizza or grandma- his two favorite words. When I lived in ND and if he got out- he’d just take off, he’d stay close but avoid coming to me… so I would call my mom, who lived two blocks away. She’d drive over, call him and he’d coming running to her :) Loved his grandma & it worked everytime. He doesn’t get out here, but if he’s in the yard and ‘choosing’ not to come in with me… I just yell PIZZA! That works almost as good as grandma.
:lol: Pizza and Grandma, in teeeeeeeeeeears!!!!!!
Aren’t they wonderful - dogs? :)
GM Sherijr.
What a wonderful story!
LOVES grandma, one of the wisest things I’ve heard in a long time (too much time paying attention to the abominable 2016 Presidential campaign I guess).
Hugs to ((( Mom ))). :)
P.S. Pizza’s not bad either, but such a heartwarming story.
aww thank you Arapaho :) He does love his grandma, she came to visit last summer (we’re in Baltimore, she’s in CA) and he was beside himself w/ joy. He’s almost 13 now.. so it was good he saw her, she really is his favorite thing :)
I am so looking forward to Pete Souza’s photos of Cuba, especially the old Havana. Have the feeling that when American businesses start invading Cuba, they will alter the look and feel of the place forever. It would be nice if foreign businesses had to follow some architectural guidelines. Meantime, winter has come back with a vengeance in our area and we’re dragging the winter coats, scarves and gloves out again. What a bummer!
This visit makes me so happy, Jackie. I can’t wait for tomorrow!!
Snow forecasted tomorrow…
It’s a real downer, Pf. Plus they’re forecasting 20 mile an hour winds, which I hate even more than snow. Everything starts flying off the porch and you have to battle the headwinds just to walk down the street.
i knowwww…
I saw this problem first hand when Western Germany firms invaded former East Germany (the Communist German Democratic Republic) in the summer of 1990 - the first time I was able to visit on a bicycle tour.
It was awful.
DITTO HERE AND I AM PUTTING THEM ALL ON MY FB…………………….
GM JackieG.
Agree 100% with you.
Very saddened to think that Cuba might look like Las Vegas or Disneyland (faux everything in the name of commerce), aka the Trumpification of the world. :(
Hope some Cuban activists keep this in mind and voice their concerns to the business leaders and staff who are accompanying the First Family on this historic trip. PBO is just the right person to voice this concern to, since he instinctively factors in the consequences of action — so, so grateful to have a person who truly is focused on the priorities he has made known to the world for at least the past 8 years and who makes decisions with the long-term in mind.
Africa, this is like owning a bad tempered attack dog. When they attack your enemy, you think it’s great. When they turn on you, it’s a catastrophe. These guys are so transparent.
Spot on, Jackie!!
Good morning TOD family! It’s a beautiful day in this avenue of the Caribbean. Do have a blessed Saturday as you finalize your preparation to travel to Cuba tomorrow with one of the greatest world leaders.
THIS MAKES ME HAPPY BECAUSE I NEVER HAD A FAMILY…WITH THIS..I KNOW SOMEONE TRULY DOES!
so, did the run away prodigal boy return home yet?
His choice was to disappear in to the forest and fend for himself, or return to his heated home with an endless supply of treats and shredded cuddly toys. Of course he came home :-)
good ole corruption.
G’morning Chips & TOD!!! Congrats LDS on #1, and happy Saturday everyone!! :)
GM TODville.
I’m getting excited about Dems recapturing Senate and House in November when they continue PBO’s historic Presidential Administration by electing HRC.
More on tweets posted here late yesterday:
Link to article…
What’s particularly exciting for me is that energetic young Obama Adm. staffers are now active nationwide in Democratic Party, seeking election to office from their hometowns rather than staying in corrosive DC as a despicable lobbyist or MSM talking head.
For example:
I’ve mentioned before that one of my greatest wishes is for Josh Earnest to return to Kansas and turn that state blue. However, if he chooses to stay in DC, here’s what I’d like to see:
Kansas is sorely in need of help (as is Illinois, who sadly [unfathomably?] voted for a GOP Governor last election cycle :( ):
ON MY FB………………..
Arapaho, it would be a heavy lift and everything would have to go exactly right if that happened, so I’m not going to raise my hopes. I think that even if we seriously cut the numbers of the majority in the House, it would alter the level of pure arrogance that allows them to block everything. At this point I would be overjoyed with a Dem president, a Dem majority Senate and serious inroads in the House. It’s more than time to pull this country out of the legislative sinkhole into which it dropped in 2010.
Me, too, jackie, and Garland seated on the Supreme Court!
Bits of interesting news:
Great tweets. Thanks, NCLB.
Good Morning Jackie!
Franken Calls GOP Obstructionism “Absurd” And Provides Examples
ON MY FB…………………………………..
This is excellent!! MUST SEE! Morning everyone:) Thanks, Ladyhawke!!
How well he speaks and points out what the GOPers refuse to admit is their situation.
Have really always admired Al Franken - doing a great job both seeing and calling out the absurdity.
Thank you to Sen. Al Franken for telling those lying bastards like it is.
^^^ THIS!
Good morning TOD :)
Will try to return later and post some news … take care everyone ….
#TrustBarack
ICYMI: This article may have been posted here already since it was published a few days ago. But I just thought I’d share with those who haven’t seen it before. :)
This Time Next Year There’ll Be A New President And We’re Going To Miss This One (Author: Bruce Linder)
// It’s slowly dawning on me that by this time next year, we’ll have a new president. And I’m beginning to realize just how much I’ll miss Barack Hussein Obama. I’m reasonably confident that neither the Ochre Ogre of Manhattan nor the Booger-Glob-Gobbler of Calgary will become our next president, but even if it’s Bernie or Hillary; damn, it’s just gonna be so different, and not in a satisfying way. Putting politics aside for the moment (yes, I can actually do so if I apply myself), part of what I’ve appreciated about this president is who he is as a person… His character. His integrity. His intelligence…
…The Republicans will surely be doing handstands come next January when the Obamas leave Washington, but I’m sure they’ll soon find someone else to transfer their hatred to. It’ll either be piled on the first Jewish president or the first woman president. My hope is that either of them are as capable of withstanding the gauntlet that this president has had to endure. And to do so with such class, competence and humor. He’s been one in a billion. I shall miss him immeasurably, and I suspect you will too. He’s been the best president of my lifetime. //
http://americannewsx.com/hot-off-the-press/time-next-year-therell-new-president-going-miss-one/?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=socialnetwork
Thanks, Hopef, I had missed it and it’s such a *nice* read. :)
You’re welcome vc! It’s a very good read. :)
Thank you so much for this.
Oh, BTW, nobody saw this coming …
Toon the Prophet! :-D
THE RA IN MY HANDS NEEDS A COMPLETE REST…EVEN THE BRACES DON’T HELP…THEREFORE…NO BIG LIFTING TODAY..OFF TO DO OTHER ERRANDS LATER TODAY..AND SO EXCITED…BACK TO MY CHURCH TOMORROW….MISSED A COUPLE SUNDAYS MOVING…..NO MORE BY GOSH!…SO EXCITED ABOUT CUBA…THIS IS GOING TO BE A GRAND EXPERIENCE FOR HUMAN BEINGS WHO BUILD BRIDGES…NOT WALLS!
Take care ((((Sue)))). I’m excited about Cuba too, so looking forward to “our” travels w/ POTUS & family :)
MY {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{<3}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}..WILL BE THERE IN SPIRIT TRAVELLING WITH THEM!
CHECKING OTHER THREADS TO SEE WHAT I MISSED…………………..
Saturday GREETINGS, everyone!
I skimmed through this briefly, but if you are near, or care about, a threatened National Park you may want to take a look and sign the petition where applicable.
Yay! :-D
When they show/tell you who they are, listen!
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/karl-oliver-could-care-less
A freshman Mississippi lawmaker responded to a concerned email from a constituent telling her he “could care less,�? the Jackson Clarion-Ledger reported Friday.
Gulfport resident Becky Guidry told the newspaper that she reached out to Rep. Karl Oliver (R) and most other state representatives asking about tax breaks currently under consideration by the legislature. To Guidry’s surprise, she said Oliver responded to her concerned email—and encouraged her to move out of Mississippi.
“I see you are not a native to the Great State of Mississippi nor do you and I have similar political views,” Oliver wrote to Guidry in the email she passed along to the Clarion-Ledger. “The people of our Great State overwhelmingly share my same or similar views on Government responsibility. I appreciate you going to the trouble to share yours with me, but quite frankly, and with all due respect, I could care less. I would, however, recommend that there are a rather large number of like minded citizens in Illinois that would love to see you return.”
Oliver confirmed to the Clarion-Ledger that he had sent Guidry that email, saying “This isn’t news.�?
“She’s taking a question about a tax bill and turning it into me being anti-public education,�? he continued.
Guidry told the newspaper that her “blood was boiling�? when she read the email, and that she worked, paid taxes, and sent her children to public school in Gulfport.
In March, the Mississippi senate overwhelmingly voted to pass a tax bill that would phase out the corporate franchise tax and reduce both individual and corporate franchise taxes, according to the Washington Times. While Republican state leaders argue that the tax cuts will spur economic growth, critics fear the consequences of a drastic reduction in state revenue.
Elections matter. People need to get out and vote these bastards out ASAP!
That’s beautiful, Yardarm. Good morning to ya!
Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this with us!
Good Morning Everyone! I HAVE to share this story or I’m simply gonna burst!
Last night/early this morning while I was posting stuff about the crew arrival at the space station I ran across this interesting post on UK’s Astronaut Tim Peake’s TL. He had called one of my absolute FAVORITE comedians in the whole world, Eddie Izzard to cheer and congratulate him on his latest endeavor. Turns out Eddie is raising money for a charity called Sport Relief by - get this - running 27 marathons in 27 days across South Africa in tribute to Nelson Mandela’s 27 years in prison!!!
Can you imagine such a feat! I sure couldn’t/still can’t! I’m just gobdmacked at how amazing this! I’ve loved and been amazed by Eddie’s work for years With your indulgence, I’m going to post a few tweets about this, because this is BEYOND ANYTHING. Truly!
:-D :-D :-D
I love Eddie Izzard, too! He’s so funny. That’s great what he’s doing for this charity. Was so nice of astronaut Tim Peake to congratulate him from the space station.
MSNBC Rachel was telling us how the Democrats voters are down and the Republicans voters are way up. I saw that Hillary has more votes then anyone, yes even Trump.
BBC is doing a documentary about it. They’ve been posting weekly highlights. This is the one they posted before Eddie finished marathon #25 today. He runs a double marathon on the last day, Sunday (tomorrow)!!!
This highlight video is about 28 minute long. I was riveted!
If you can’t watch the whole thing, at least watch from about 20:30 to the end. The part where he runs Robben Island, where Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years, and visits Mandela’s prison cell. Really powerful!
I did watch from 20:30, thank you, D-ette. I would never have heard of Izzard if not for you sharing.
You’re welcome, dear. So now, I shall have to indoctrinate you.
This is from one of his most memorable performances “Dressed to Kill”
They made a Lego animation from one of his most popular stand-up routines. :-D
Oho! What have I unleashed? :D
I haven’t looked yet but I may as well tell you that I’m not a fan of stand up comedy/comedians. Just because it’s you sharing I will peek with one eye … later. ;)
Okay, then just watch this interview. :-D
Should’ve done this one first. :-D
Duh! I left out the link!
He’s a hell of a serious actor, too.
You’re so right 57af. I became a fan from seeing his comedy work, but have also followed his terrific dramatic and voice work too! He’s a renaissance man really! �?��? him!
Cake or death?! �?� I might have known you’d be a fan. I saw him in concert a couple of years ago.
Unfortunately the text to donate bit applies only to folks in the UK. :-(
Oh my, he looks so fit. I haven’t seen him in a while.
Football (soccer) fan wearing his team’s shirt as he runs marathon #25
The team donated a nice bit of coin. :-)
<3
That’s my Eddie! :-D
Good Saturday, Chipsticks…TOD Family!!!
Standard attitude of GOP legislators…although most aren’t bold enough to say it out loud…
A freshman Mississippi lawmaker responded to a concerned email from a constituent telling her he “could care less,�? the Jackson Clarion-Ledger reported Friday.
Gulfport resident Becky Guidry told the newspaper that she reached out to Rep. Karl Oliver (R) and most other state representatives asking about tax breaks currently under consideration by the legislature. To Guidry’s surprise, she said Oliver responded to her concerned email—and encouraged her to move out of Mississippi.
“I see you are not a native to the Great State of Mississippi nor do you and I have similar political views,” Oliver wrote to Guidry in the email she passed along to the Clarion-Ledger. “The people of our Great State overwhelmingly share my same or similar views on Government responsibility. I appreciate you going to the trouble to share yours with me, but quite frankly, and with all due respect, I could care less. I would, however, recommend that there are a rather large number of like minded citizens in Illinois that would love to see you return.”
In their tossed salad of situational ethics, the Republicans’ most contradictory and least conservative self-justification is: The court’s supposedly fragile legitimacy is endangered unless the electorate speaks before a vacancy is filled. The preposterous premise is that the court will be “politicized�? unless vacancies are left vacant until a political campaign registers public opinion about, say, “Chevron deference.�?
The end of that ad is so cuuuute. :) I chuckled when the young lad very seriously insisted, ‘When I’m older I’m *going* to make a change…..If I don’t forget.’
Good Morning Chips and TOD. Here is something from yesterday…
All that just to go golfing! I bet the President can’t wait for a “normal life”! Although he’ll get USSS protection the rest of his life, and more motorcades, I’m sure! So glad he was able to play golf yesterday.
jacquelineoboomer, I was thinking the same thing.
Yes, dad. I worry every day and pray every day for the safety of my Saudi college students. They are beautiful, hardworking students, and I want the to be safe and not harassed. So glad this dad is making this public.
Chat away
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/03/19/chat-away-797/