On This Day: President Barack Obama plays with 5 month-old Vann Carroll during a visit with wounded warriors and their families who were touring the White House, in the East Room, March 31, 2014. Vann was visiting with mom Ryan Carroll and dad, Major Ben Carroll. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
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10:35: The President holds a trilateral meeting with President Park Geun-Hye of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
2:10: Meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
4:15: Meets with French President Francois Hollande
7:15: Holds a working dinner with heads of delegations at the Nuclear Security Summit
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Sen. Barack Obama hugs Jean Hockenbrocht as fellow workers look on during his visit to Wilbur Chocolate Company March 31, 2025 in Lititz, Pennsylvania
First Lady Michelle Obama and Sasha tour the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama with Taylor Swift at Nickelodeon’s 25th Annual Kids’ Choice Awards, March 31, 2025
On This Day: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama walk with their daughters Sasha and Malia to attend an Easter service at St. John’s Church in Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 31, 2025
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GM Chips
Morning Roberta!
Where is everyone? they sure were busy at the end of the last thread. Is it bed time in other countries? BBL.
I’m here, Roberta. Hope you have a good day.
GM Jackie, glad to see you are here everyday, you must be getting better and that is awesome. (((hugs))). Sending more healing prayers and signals your way.
What great pictures to start the day. Love that baby grabbing POTUS nose. What is it with noses, babies always go for them. LOL. POTUS has a busy day today. Thanks for all you do here Chips, Nerdy, Bobfr, AMK and all other BT’s.
FLOTUS is so beautiful inside and out.
I was just thinking the same thing as I scrolled through the photos. By being her authentic self she has inspired women and girls all over the world and paved a new and better way for future First Ladies. No more desperate housewives in the White House drinking and pill-popping to deaden their pain.
Morning. Don’t think I’ve ever seen the photo of FLOTUS hugging Sasha in the leather jacket. It’s truly lovely. Thank you for finding these gems, Chps.
Me either.
I had seen it before, but I continue to be amazed by how much she has grown and changed these last four years!
Good morning Ms. Chips, Danny and TOD family, I hope all is well with everyone this lovely Thursday morning. Congrats Roberta, on being first this morning.
To all, I hope you have an enjoyable, delightful, and satisfying day today. ❤ ❤❤
Thank God that President Obama is still the President of The United States of America. ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆 ⭐🏆
Thank you RanMan. Have a great day.
GM, TOD! Doing a “drive-by.” Granddaughter, former D-i-L #2, and D-i-L’s Dad are in for a drive-by visit. First time I’ve seen GD since Christmas 2014. I’ve been ill, so my Mom hosted us for dinner last. I’m so Blessed that at 84 she is still functioning at a very high level. Lately, she’s been getting around better than me! They are due here at 10; GD and I are going to make a skirt.
Have a Blessed Day! Read you later!
You take care jazziz2 and don’t overdue. But have a great visit, it’s nice to have family stop by even if it is a short visit. You have a peaceful day.
Sounds like a wonderful day for you, and I hope you enjoy every second!
Hey, do those SS guys have oozies down their pantlegs? LOL.
GM MsChipsssssss…GM TODDDDD…
one of my favorite pics of the Obama Fam…walking to Church on Easter Sunday..
thinking about all the nasty hits that have placed on this fam…yet they have risen above it all…
I love the President…and his fam…
loving that pic of FLOTUS and Sasha…sweet…
Good morning (although it’s 15:00 in Germany!) to dear Ms Chips and our TOD family, & congrats on 1st to Roberta! Just struggling through some ugly posts on FB, so grateful for this oasis of beautiful photos of our first family, as well as love and sanity! ❤️❤️❤️
Morning all:) Happy it’s Thursday…been a loooong week at work:) Have a wonderful day!
DF, I thought I was the only person who felt this week has been way too long 😄
Hurry up Friday!
You are not alone, my dear:) Reaaaaaally long week:)
“To date, this administration has used both commutations and the retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act to address specific injustices that exist in the criminal justice system. In order to take the next step, Congress needs to act”.
Have you noticed that every man running for President this year is an unkempt mess? There’s chubby DT with the bird’s nest hair, perpetually dripping Cruz with the ill fitting suits, frumpy Kasich, who looks like he just woke up from a nap and Sanders with hair that’s never known a comb. Only one person looks well groomed, carefully put together and presentable in any environment and that’s Hillary Clinton. It may seem superficial, but the way that someone presents themselves makes a difference in how they’re regarded by others. Any of the men would be an embarrassment in a distinguished international gathering. They may be on national tv everyday, but they’re not ready for prime time.
Yes I’ve noticed that as well. This unkemptness on the outside reflects their messed-up psyches, and should be a warning sign for everyone.
Hi, jackieG - that’s a big trend that I’ve noticed. Even if you just sit back and watch The Weather Channel every now and then, all the guys seems to be unkempt white guys who looked like they just crawled out of bed, but for one or two, and all the women seem to be long-haired, high-heeled, well-dressed beauties. Each of them appears equally qualified, once they speak! But if we women were as shallow and superficial as some of the people who hire the meteorologists on TWC and many of the “news” people on the major cable shows, we’d have some good-looking men in the mix! Ha. To me, it’s a total double standard and the sad part is that those who hire don’t know it. And these shows on teevee - and the presidential candidates - are just mirroring the double standard that has existed in the workforce in our country since women starting taking “office jobs”!!!!
Or, as I could have just commented, if I weren’t so wordy: I agree with you.
WE HAVE ONE PRESIDENT AT A TIME
Clinton: Republicans can’t pretend we don’t have a president
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Hillary Clinton, Democratic candidate for president, talks with Rachel Maddow about President Obama’s nomination for the vacancy on the Supreme Court and the importance of putting more Democrats in the Senate. Duration: 3:44
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http://on.msnbc.com/1qkCVtr
She is so right. HRC is cooking on all cylinders these day. If you watch any one of these segments with Rachel, she’s is brilliant and on point. There is not one candidate out there who comes close to her in breadth of understanding of issues and in capability to run the country. She’s the only grown up running for president in 2016.
THISSSSSSS!!
I also liked that Rachel asked Bernie about why he was not helping other down ticket Dems with raising money. He essentially said he was too busy running his own and did not have the connections Hillary had to money to help. Another words, he subscribes to every person on their own which does not bode well for a revolutionist.
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!
BINGO!
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/interrogation/2016/03/barney_frank_is_not_impressed_by_bernie_sanders.html
It’s ironic that we complain about voter suppression and shortened voting times and then we have so many caucuses. The caucuses are the least democratic political operation in America. They cater to the people who have a lot of time on their hands, and what’s interesting is Sanders is the nominee of the caucuses and Hillary is the nominee of the primaries.
I am disappointed by the voters who say, “OK I’m just going to show you how angry I am!” And I’m particularly unimpressed with people who sat out the Congressional elections of 2010 and 2014 and then are angry at Democrats because we haven’t been able to produce public policies they like. They contributed to the public policy problems and now they are blaming other people for their own failure to vote, and then it’s like, “Oh look at this terrible system,” but it was their voting behavior that brought it about.
So it seems like you’re saying Bernie’s voters have a slightly unrealistic sense about the political process. And that this is driven—
I didn’t say slightly.
Read the whole thing:) Not too long…he’s right on point!
The highest court in South Africa has ruled that President Jacob Zuma violated the constitution when he failed to repay government money spent on his private home.
It gave the treasury 60 days to determine how much he should repay.
The ruling is a victory for the opposition, who said they would push for Mr Zuma’s impeachment.
They accuse him of using “ill-gotten wealth” to upgrade his home with a swimming pool and amphitheatre.
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In a unanimous judgement on behalf of the Constitutional Court’s 11 judges, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng said the public protector was a “Biblical David” fighting against the Goliath of corruption.
Mr Zuma’s failure to repay the money was “inconsistent” with the constitution, he added.
“The president failed to uphold, defend and respect the constitution,” he declared.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35932286
Remember the boos zuma got when the kenyan visited SA?
Good West Coast morning Chipsticks & TOD family.
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/new-differences-emerge-between-clinton-and-sanders#break
I saw the difference between Bernie answer and Hillary answer to the question about the Supreme Court nominee of President Obama. I also understand now why some of Bernie supporters have no problem supporting Trump over Hillary, to them it’s not about race, it’s about class. These Bernie supporters remind me of Trump supporters.
Good morning TOD folks! Wishing everyone a wonderful day. Thank you Chips and Co for ongoing superb coverage of the Obama years.
G’morning Chips & TOD!!! Congrats Roberta on #1, and Happy Thursday everyone
Bernie Sanders discusses impact of international trade deals - http://www.msnbc.com/live-online/watch/live-sanders-on-trade-deals-with-china-655723587635
Good Morning Chips and TOD.
Excellent tweet Bob!
Great tweet, Bob! As always, you nailed it.
Thank you Gail and Nath …
I CAN’T STAND THAT MOUTH..IT NEEDS SEWER DRAINAGE………………………….ADIOS….BACK MUCHO LATER..LOTS TO DO!
❤
Bernie Sanders holds campaign rally in Pittsburgh - http://www.msnbc.com/live-online/watch/live-sanders-holds-rally-in-pittsburgh-655724611575
AND http://www.cbsnews.com/liveFeed/widget.shtml
JER, that silhouette is spooky😀
Even though it means that the Obamas will be leaving us soon, I am looking forward to not having to see or hear anything more about the pond scum running against Hillary for president. As much as I try to avoid it, some of the ugliness creeps through. I literally get sick to my stomach when I see the faces of all of those (including Bernie) who shall not be named. That their souls are just as ugly as their visages is just too much to take. Off to cleanse my mind and soul by looking at photos of PBO and FLOTUS.
I DON’T LIKE TO THINK ABOUT THE OBAMAS DEPARTING AND FRANKLY THEY BROKE THE MOLD ON HIS PERFORMANCE AS PRESIDENT…WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED..I MAY JUST SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE UNDER THE BED WITH PEANUTBUTTER AND CRACKERS!
Hahahahahaha Sue!
Totally agree. Afternoon TOD !
Good Morning TODVille.
What I don’t understand is that in spite of the negative views people have of Il Douche, primary voters are still voting for him more than they do other wackos. That tells me that the field is very lame.
Good morning, TODville.
How old is Grassley? When they get near 70, it is time to retire. I am sure we have some still serving who are like Reagen was in his second term.
😀
Annieb, are you calling Chuck Grassley senile?
Y-E-S!!!!!!!!!!
Just a friendly fyi …. The smartest scientist I have ever had the privilege to know and share our common interests in regulatory biological systems was in her lab, every day, until a few months before her death - age 90.
USC Professor Simon Ramo - 102 - was awarded his most recent patent at age 100
awwwwwwwwww…loving this…yes i am
Soooo sweet!
Sorry if already posted but I love this!
I FORGOT ABOUT THE SUMMIT…DAH!..I’LL BE PRAYING FOR THE ENERGIZER!
SOON: Hillary Clinton Campaigns in Westchester/Purchase, NY - http://abcnews.go.com/Live AND
http://www.msnbc.com/live-online/watch/coming-up-clinton-campaigns-in-new-york-655803459825
niceeeeeeeee pic…i love that JER….smilin
I don’t know PF, those cheeks look ready to explode😯
I do love the expressive eyes - they are Hillary
haha…
57andfemale, To me they sound like left wingnuts, like those right wingnuts.
They are. And even more dangerous because they should know better.
That creep should be thrown in jail with forced labor forever.
I love liberals.
This man should join ISIS.
Good point. If he joined ISIS, then I’m pretty sure ISIS would disband and they’d all run for the nearest desert.
😀 😀 😀
If this is a repost, I apologize…
White House jazz celebration to feature Aretha Franklin, Sting, Buddy Guy, and more
The White House will host a major concert in honor of the fifth annual International Jazz Day on April 29. The International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert will features a lineup worthy of a sitting president that includes Herbie Hancock, Sting, Aretha Franklin, Buddy Guy, Chick Corea, Pat Matheny, Diana Krall, Wayne Shorter, and many others. And music fans who can’t get into the gig need not worry: ABC will broadcast the event the following day.
Washington, D.C. is this year’s International Jazz Day host city. The event has previously been hosted by Istanbul, Osaka, and Paris and is sponsored by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and UNESCO. “Jazz has been a uniting force and very unifying for people all over the world for the last century,” Tom Carter, the institute’s president, told the Associated Press. “It is the voice for many of those facing challenges around the world.”
John Beasley will serve as the musical director for the event, which will also feature performances by Joey Alexander, Terence Blanchard, Kris Bowers, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Till Brönner, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jamie Cullum, Kurt Elling, Robert Glasper, Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain, Al Jarreau, Lionel Loueke, Hugh Masekela, Christian McBride, John McLaughlin, Marcus Miller, James Morrison, Danilo Pérez, Rebirth Brass Band, Dianne Reeves, Lee Ritenour, David Sánchez, Esperanza Spalding, Trombone Shorty, Chucho Valdés, Bobby Watson, and Ben Williams.
“We are thrilled that President Obama and Michelle Obama are hosting the International Jazz Day All-Star Global Concert at the White House, and are truly grateful for their commitment to jazz and its role in building bridges and uniting people around the world,” Hancock said in a press release.
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/03/31/white-house-jazz-celebration
GM GGail, sorry to hear you’re swamped at work.😦
@dsupervilleap tweeted yesterday, not sure if posted here:
Thanks for that info!
BTW GGail.
Talk about being swamped at work.
PBO has a very full schedule at the end of April.
(Missed this because it was apparently announced the same day that Merrick Garland was nominated for SCOTUS.)
Apr 21 - Saudi Arabia for GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) summit.
http://www.usnews.com/news/politics/articles/2016-03-16/obama-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-and-united-kingdom-in-april
Apr 22 - President Obama and China President Xi each sign Paris Climate Agreement.
Then off to the UK and Germany for Hannover Messe trade show (not sure of the dates he’ll be in each country)
Returns to the US for the International Jazz Day on Friday, and the WHCD on Saturday.
Whew.
Look forward to the end of next month with great anticipation (i.e., ignore Trump press furor as much as possible).😀
Hahahahaha arapaho, my swamped is NO where equal to PBO’s schedule. Compared to him, I’m a slacker😀😀
Yaaaaaaaay!
Good grief! When will we put this creep to rest??? I can’t wait for the general elections.
Trump you are probably more intelligent then Sarah Palin.
What makes you think so? 😀
Maybe a tie.
😀
Yeah, DT, about the real size of your hands, but not much else.
Big ol’ “breaking news” according to MSNBC: Trump meets with the RNC at their headquarters. Makes me gag seeing OUR Secret Service personnel have to accompany and guard him, and I’m pretty sure none of them are enjoying it, either.
MSNBC acts like it’s all a big surprise, made it appear Trump snuck in the building. Of course, all kinds of news cameras were already there, because Trump’s “people” called them first.
It’s a game, staged, fake, a circus carnival. And the “news” channels fall for it, every time. *click*
More creeps coming out….
😀 😀
GM/GA NCLB.
NCLB, you overlooked the major piece of his announcement. 😉
Someone paused long enough to ask him …
Hi Everyone!
Hi, Dudette! How are you doing today?
Hi there J’OB! Feelin’ great! Happy to see ya! How YOU doin’? 😄
Also doing great and happy to see ya!
Just thought I’d share…
I think this might be national (not limited to Chicago) - too late for me since I just had my procedure done. Might be worth a look. Check it out ASAP!
Get paid up to $500 when you book a colonoscopy
http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/arlington-heights/community/chi-ugc-article-get-paid-up-to-500-when-you-book-a-colonosco-2016-03-28-story.html
Reference website:
https://getpaidtosave.com/
https://twitter.com/lee_in_iowa/status/715374693214064640p
For those arriving late to this thread (like me), here’s the tweet:
So Bernie is adopting GOP strategy of paid trolls?
This should be a MAJOR story.
Thanks Arapaho! My link didn’t convert properly for some reason!
Despite having signed an agreement that he would…
😮
maybe he does not realize who the super delegates are…duhhhhh :O
This is an interesting idea:
I think that is hogwash. How can you have only 2 running and then pretend the only reason you won’t do any more debates is because he doesn’t want to fundraise for the down tickets races?
If they even consider this it will backfire. Bad enough they rigged the race for Clinton, now she is actually working for a win and they want to shut down BS by pretending this is a reason to not hold remaining debates?
Bullshit. Bad idea.
I disagree. BS can’t do anything without a strong Congress and he should damn well care about state and local races (he never has, even in VT). He has made use of DNC resources since becoming a Dem five minutes ago (something he has no intention of maintaining, as he’s already filed for the Senate run in 2018 as an Independent).
He signed a pledge to contribute to Dems and down ticket races, and he hasn’t. He wants the party to call for more debates, but won’t honor his own pledge. No one should get the Dem nomination who either, on a good day, doesn’t give a damn about the Democratic party, and on most days demonizes the party. Chaos and destruction will not necessarily lead to Utopia.
In answering Rachel’s question on why he is not helping the Dem down ticket candidates fund raise while Hillary is? Bernie answered that he needed his money for his run that Hillary had more connections to other funding. Really? Is that a statement on why his fundraising method is not sufficient for a revolution if it does not help get in more people that agree with the party platform? Or is that just showing that Bernie has no intention to help the Dem party even though he signed a contract agreeing to that or is he is just using the party to further his own interests?
Hello TOD.
Thanks for Being TODable TOD Community.
Congrats to all the Au⭐ winners, starting with this post and 3 posts back.
That’s disgusting and disturbing. Real sick of cops in America. They don’t even bother to come to my neighborhood when called anymore.
That’s right - expose Bernie for who is really is.
If you wait long enough, people will tell you who they are
I can’t believe I was unaware of this meeting…
https://twitter.com/cctvnews/status/715614346718490625
You ought to follow POTUS’s example and reopen CONGRESS for business. You punk!
Dishonest spin. The nuclear agreement was about nuclear arms, not ballistic missiles. The President was clear about the fact that the nuclear agreement was about that, about making Iran respect the non-proliferation treaty. Ballistic missiles are another story.
Incredible.
Another day, another wacko.
https://twitter.com/thinkprogress/status/715617553134002176
The story is about Hillary’s classy response. Heh.
Presser Today, mostly on National Security, Eric Schultz, Ben Rhodes, etc.
Start: 40:30mins in.
This child’s letter is really phenomenal:
hmm?
Lovely! TBT
COMING UP: Bill Clinton holds rally for Hillary Clinton in NYC -
http://www.msnbc.com/live-online/watch/coming-up-bill-clinton-campaigns-in-nyc-655902787953
Also here - http://abcnews.go.com/Live?stream=1
Hmmmmm…….
heh! or as Rikyrah would say uh huh uh huh!
Terrible news out of Richmond.
Anyone around to do a new thread?
LOVE LOVE LOVE
back to work …………..
New post.
http://theobamadiary.com/2016/03/31/chat-away-802/