President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama doing the tango
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First Lady Michelle Obama speaks during a meeting with high school students at the Centro Metropolitano de Diseño, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The First Lady talked about the importance of completing their studies, as part of her Lets Girls Learn initiative
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President Barack Obama walks with Cardinal Mario Aurelio Poli as he tours the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral
President Barack Obama walks with Argentine Foreign Affairs Minister Susana Malcorra following a wreath laying ceremony
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President Barack Obama hugs Celeste Medina after she introduced him for a town hall meeting with local Argentinians at the Usina del Arte
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First Lady Michelle Obama, President Barack Obama, President Mauricio Macri, and First Lady Juliana Awada pose for a photo before a state dinner
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Hola!
Hola Amigo! :-)
Congratulations, fellow Oregonian!
Love all this coverage - thanks!
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Wow!! Oh my goodness! Wow!
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Oh My Goodness, I’m all tingly! Thank you for this AWESOME post Nerdy!
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Epically awesome, and a mountain of work - thank you sooooooo much Tango Queen Nerdy!!!!!
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Ha! Dancing with the President & FLOTUS in Argentina certainly beats DWTS any time! :) :)
OMG, OMG,OMG, OMG, that’s my President. Be still my heart! Third term please, please, please!
This ^^^^
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Hi mtmarilyn
<3 <3 <3
Nerdy, Thank you, thank you, thank you for this magnificent series of pictures. Wow! What a state dinner…..what entertainment.
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‘Michelle? HELP!’
:D
And she didn’t, she just kept on gliding around that dancefloor like a pro :-)
wifey units / smh
hubby units can’t dance /runs
men can’t dance. period.
*cough*
cat on a hot tin roof?
gud gawd, woman. thanks for ruining my day. and it hasn’t even started yet. / smh
The President was a very good sport.
He was great, Carolyn!
lol - “Michelle, Help” too funny Chips… I really felt for him watching his ‘ordeal’. Lol !
I really wanted Secret Service to leap in and save him, sherijr!!! Michelle, Malia and Sasha will tease him until the end of time! Probably Bo and Sunny too.
Ha! That would have been a hoot… and yes no doubt, the ladies will give him a lot of ribbing over this.
LOD just showed the video. :) :) :) :) OMG!!!!!!!!!! Priceless!!
it really was, tnmt- priceless.
Don’t forget Valerie Jarrett.
Secret Service was probably busy watching too :D
President Obama is one courageous man! Dacing the Tango is no cakewalk! If that were me, I would be stepping all over that lovely lady’s feet. The President may not have mastered the Tango, but he certainly did not embarrass himself! As for the First Lady, you can tell she is naturally a very good dancer. It looks like POTUS and FLOTUS won the hearts and minds of the people of Argentina.
Nerdy - thanks for the delicious post and tweets! What a fun day for POTUS and FLOTUS. Were Malia and Sasha at the state dinner?
You’re welcome, Judith. :)
No, they weren’t.
Dudette, I think Mora is telling all of you TOD ladies: “Eat your heart out,! I got to Tango with your awesome President.”
I heard her loud and clear, and I bow all the way down to her, nath! 😆😆😆
Amk:
Have ya read his books? You gotta read his books. I have the entire collection. 8-)
Know of him. Haven’t read him.
President and First Lady Obama are without question the two most gracious and genuine people on this planet. Can we love them more than we do now?
I hope not, because some of us are about ready to burst! <3
Did somebody call me? :-D
<3
US Ambassador to Argentina! :-)
LOOK AT HIS FACE..HE LOOKS SO SERIOUS..LIKE HES GOING TO A PRESS CONFERENCE…WHAT A HOOT!..HOPE HE WAS WEARIN’ THOSE SOX!
I feel like I am missing out on an insider joke here… which socks?
I thought he looked very tango sexy at the beginning and classy the rest of it. so impossible to do with a new partner and not knowing the specific structure of the dance. I can’t think of one president in the world who could’ve looked better.
Hey Everyone, the lady who danced with the President is Mora Godoy (On Twitter: @moragodoytango)
Translation of this tweet that she retweeted: “Obama and Mora Godoy, the world is now talking about of Argentine tango”
I sent her a note. (I she doesn’t mind translating it) :-)
She will be on Dancing with the Stars next, she is famous now.
I can’t stand that show, but would love to see her and her partner do an exhibition on So You Think You Can Dance.
I meant “I hope she doesn’t mind…”
By the way, I was channel surfing and stopped on Lawrence O[‘Donnell. I started I got giddy all over again when he said: “In Argentina tonight, this happened…” and he showed THE VIDEO! :-D
At the end he said: Okay, it’s official. Best tango by a President in history!” :-D :-D :-D
I know, it was an amazing moment. I was just watching the video for the first time when he said that.
Ha! This is funny… :)
LOL!
Free sex and free loans..ROTFLMAO!
Free kittens? I draw the line on that one…… :) :) :)
This is to funny. :) :) :)
I hate to say this, but you know what the haters are going to say. Brussels suffer through terrorists attack while President in Argentina tango dancing. They are going to say what they want too anyway.
I know what they are going to say AnnieB but I try not to care. This isn’t a holiday, even though it looks like fun. Diplomacy is a huge part of the job of the president. Those GOPers will never get that.
I know vetivera24, so off I say who cares what they say. For seven years they have had nothing good to say about this President anyway.
so often
Makes me sad and sick at heart. He’s a better man than all of them. You are a real champion for him though.
Love my President, First Lady and first family.
I love your president too, admire his wife immensely.
maybe but it just doesn’t matter.
good, may the racists stew more in their blood and tears.
Indeed, AMK!
The President doesn’t let terrorists rule his life and the world is thankful for that. The GOP on the other hand spends their nights and days in utter fear of everything.
We were talking about this after my Tai Chi class & everyone present was of the one mind - don’t let them dictate your lifestyle. Two of my friends are off to Europe shortly and have no intention of cancelling. PBO sets a great example.
Haters will be haters, Bella! The people and the government of Belgium know that POTUS cares!
I’m working again tomorrow so ‘Good night and sweet dreams, folks’!
Oh my! I am speechless. Beautiful and stunning Michelle, handsome president trying to tango. What more could I want to see tonight? Off to bed happy.
First Family leaves Buenos Aires for Bariloche tomorrow for sight seeing, then head back to Buenos Aires before taking off back to D.C.
Not JUST sight-seeing.
They’ll first be visiting Remembrance Park, which is a huge memorial to the thousands killed by the brutal dictator that the US propped up in the 70’s (one of the reason large numbers of people in Latin America and particularly Argentina still hate the US). I would imagine that the President will be making some remarks on his visit there. Some people are expecting an apology for our country’s role in that episode in history. It’s unclear that he’ll go that far. Of course, nothing he would say would satisfy everyone anyway. Plus also anything approaching apology will bring the expected brain hemorrhaging from RWers here at home, but he’ll be expected to say something.
One thing we can count on … the President will find the right words.
And thanks for that information on Remembrance Park! I’ve been missing some of this trip, so glad to catch up!
“One thing we can count on … the President will find the right words.” — True dat.
Always happy to share.
GM Dudette.
Thanks for the info, am looking forward to seeing as much of Bariloche as possible (via First Family trip today).
I think what bothers me the most is that MSM should mention what the US did (in1970s Argentina) when RWNJs make “apology tour” claims against PBO to allow their audience to make an informed evaluation of RWNJ claims.
By staying silent, MSM ends up endorsing (promoting) GOP talking points.
Disclaimer: No TV, so don’t know what TV talking heads are saying.
Too bad the President and First Lady were so glum in Argentina.
Said nobody ever!
OMG. What a fabulous set of trips this has been, so far.
glum & gloom: words not found in obamas’ diction and dictionary.
This is what ” … and the pursuit of happiness” means. Some people wouldn’t know happiness if they tripped over it!
What did I tell you? Daily Mail headline …Obama tango while Brussels burns.
Ignore it. He’s not the President of every other country, and he was on a diplomatic mission for ours, not simply there “to tango.” He kept to his schedule, while also addressing the situation in Brussels in both locations. Eff the people who grab for the first negative thing they can say about him.
jacquel, I will ignore it. Thanks.
We’re in this together, all trying to ignore it, too! <3
Knowing he has no more elections to win makes it easier for me to just hope he can enjoy this trip without worrying about pleasing the unpleasable.
That’s certainly been the core of his presidency - not pleasing the unpleasable - but luckily what surrounds him daily is that he pleases the pleasable! And we’re in that bunch!
Haters will be haters! The smart people in Belgium, and for that matter smart people all over the world, know that Prresident Obama cares!
THOSE WHO TRY TO DRAW THIS KIND OF ATTENTION TO THEMSELVES ARE SEEKING A SEAT ON THEIR OWN LAURELS..PBO CAN’T CONTROL WHAT HAPPENS AROUND THE WORLD..ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT! GET A LIFE NAYSAYERS!
Nerdy Wonka - Thanks very, very much, for this uplifting post!!!
Can I say, Amen, J’OB! As always, Nerdy and chips are doing a marvelous job!
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They do each day, nath - how lucky are we!
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The Tango is a sexy dance. It is like the national dance of Argentina from what I read. Even Pope Francis, native Argentinian, likes to dance the Tango. Rudolph Valentino, silent film star, came to fame because of his ability to dance the Tango and wow his female fans.
Wow! Pope Francis dances the Tango! I think I will convert to Catholicism! I can’t dance, but I really love to see the pros dancing the Tango. I also loved the movie “Assasination Tango,” starring Robert Duvall and Luciana Pedraza.
“YES MICHELLE..I SHOULD HAVE STAYED IN THE BUFFET LINE!”
“THERE ISN’T ENOUGH BROCOLLI IN THE WORLD TO MAKE ME DO THIS AGAIN!”
I need a cool-down moment. Because my President is just too hawt…
Hawt hawt hawt! 🔥🔥🔥
Video here:
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/alabama-top-cop-says-governor-fired-him-refusing-lie-about-affair
Funny that I mention Mark Sanford in an earlier thread. I swear I’d heard nothing about the above story before that. Really.
Behold Americans! I give you the Party of “Family Values”: Newt Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, Bob Livingston, Larry Craig, David Vitter, The Palin Family, Donald Trump, Mark Sanford and Gov. Robert Bentley!
Aren’t these the two people who imprisoned the ex-Dem Governor on some bogus charge?
I don’t typically follow Alabama politics. Hadn’t heard that, but if true, how ironic..
Don Sieglman was imprisoned for bribery although other Govs had done the same thing. Thom Hartmann used to have him on his show. He is in solitary confinement appealing his case. Alabama is corrupt and this Rebekah is friends of Karl Rove.
Ah! Thanks jojo! Stinks to high heaven!
Okay, now to offset the ick factor from Alabama Governor, let’s look at cute puppies
I took care of one of their dogs when I worked in Denali back in the summer of 2002. I was supposed to take her for walks in the evening to give her exercise, but she actually walked me, a concept I think Chips is very familiar with. Anyway it was a very fun volunteer job, and when I went back there 2 years later she totally recognized me as I walked up. Brought tears to my eyes then, and now. :-)
The cow takes a bow (same one from this morning)!
The other day, phone problems for a couple of hours … tonight, incoming e-mail problems - you get the picture. Technology has not been my friend this week! But I have other friends (Ha!) and I am able to post this fun survey, before bidding y’all a good night!
Thanks ang g’night J’OB! I’m rolling out right behind you. Rest well.
Thanks J’OB for posting this poll! Although I was not polled, I am a proud California Democrat and I approve, 100%, of how President Obama “does his job….”
As do I, from the Land of Lincoln!
The fool thinks he is going to be President - hahahahaha - and is slightly worried as to how he might be treated by a dem congress.
See ya! Love ya!
Good nite Dudette, loved your tweets and videos in past two days. :) :) :)
Thanks jojo! 😄
Sweet dreams Dudette - late night wonder poster of TOD
{{{ 99ts }}}. 😆
Brilliant NW and also fabulous. Mr 99 noticed the Tango dancing - must have been in the MSM
Heeeeey VC!
Just finally catching up here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ya!
So much fun in TOD village I had to pinch myself to make sure that it was not 2008.
Well, about this Tango dancing………(Ms. Dudette, you know me well)
What a joy to watch our PBO and FLTOUS “strut their stuff” on the dance floor in one of the most intricate dance steps that I have ever tired.
But oh so sexy!
FLTOUS was having fun!
She is a great dancer and that certainly was a challenge for a person who loves to dance. I can see her master that with a few more lessons. She will be able to conquer that very quickly. Simply because she enjoys dancing.
When you have a good dance partner they know how to make you look good.
Our PBO, Bless his heart. Brave, daring and gracious soul.
His form was great. He looked the part. He did not trip on his feet nor the dancer(I do mean the whole person).
(not like I did)…….
Hey, if you can stand up on the stage of the Apollo Theatre in Harlem and sing Al Green, “Let’s Stay Together,”
As far as the Tango goes…..BRING IT!
I am very busy but I come here in TOD village to stay sane.
Thank you everyone for this wonderful positive space to travel with OUR First Family.
I was stuck on the first Inauguration Dance and still cry.
I just realized that Denzel Washington introduced them.
I was so teary eyed I never saw him until the last 200 times I have watched.
Now, you know that I was in some kind of zone to miss Denzel!
So this Tango dance was the jolt I needed to bring me back.
Ya’ll, it’s difficult . I am going to miss them….it’s difficult!
I’m with ya LDS. Dunno we’re gonna do when they leave the WH. What a ride it’s been! 😄
WHO SAYS THE ENERGIZER CAN’T DO THE TANGO???????????????…LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL…AWESOME…MR. HOT SOX WAS DANCIN!
BACK TO THE REAL WORLD…THANK GOD FOR FLANNEL AND HUGGIE SOX……….BBL……………ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
Good Morning Chips, Danny and if there is any early birds besides Sue & I. We got our snow 7+ inches. Finally letting up a bit. Everything just about closed down. Maybe later I will go shovel out my car. LOL. BBL
Morning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/03/24/early-bird-chat-702/
so much happens on this blog after i go to bed….
when i checked back this morning….what do i find but an extraordinary explosion of AWEsomeness presented to us by indeed the Legendary Nerdy Wonka…sometimes i just don’t have the words to express my gratitude to you and Ms Chips…
and there are the regulars who give important commentary…info…and the like….We Are The Change We Seek..
i am just in AWE…
and what is really a pity is that many Americans do not know the Awesomemness of our President..but i am exceedingly grateful that we here in TOD know of his greatness and will not let the world forget it….
YES WE CAN!!…
Thank you so much, PF! :)
yw so much NW