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Cha

(305,136 posts)
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:02 PM Jul 2015

'Joe, they called me a lame duck. No, seriously.'

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'Joe, they called me a lame duck. No, seriously.'
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meta ‎@metaquest

THANK YOU, Secretary @JohnKerry and Secretary @ErnestMoniz for your unrelenting work for nuclear non-proliferation.
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petesouza
✔ ‎@petesouza
Pres Obama talks w Sec of State John Kerry last night: http://bit.ly/1GjLKDw

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http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/14/a-tweet-or-two-irandeal/

Mahalo SOS Kerry, VP Biden, and President Obama for this historic chance at Peace with Iran!

Posted in the BOG~



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'Joe, they called me a lame duck. No, seriously.' (Original Post) Cha Jul 2015 OP
K&R! hrmjustin Jul 2015 #1
Thank you, sweetie! Cha Jul 2015 #2
My pleasure. hrmjustin Jul 2015 #3
Cherish these days while we still have them. Soak up every image, every event, every moment. NBachers Jul 2015 #4
That is a fact NBachers. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #8
I am so much, NBachers.. I'm really feeling it deep down in my gut.. and heart! Cha Jul 2015 #10
Plus a million! n/t freshwest Jul 2015 #13
so true BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2015 #28
'Joe, they called me a lame duck. No, seriously.' sheshe2 Jul 2015 #5
So much so, she! I wanted to celebrate it with you Cha Jul 2015 #12
Kick~ sheshe2 Jul 2015 #6
Great pictures and "captions." yallerdawg Jul 2015 #7
I know what you mean, yallerdawg! I've been seeing this perspective, though, for many Cha Jul 2015 #16
Look how the President dwarfs his staff in that photo! yallerdawg Jul 2015 #18
They accuse us of "idol worship".. but, they must not understand being appreciative for what Cha Jul 2015 #19
The big dealer, huh. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #9
Another BFD! Yeah! Cha Jul 2015 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author NBachers Jul 2015 #11
.. Cha Jul 2015 #20
"The big dealer, huh." I interpreted this as a snarky and sarcastic comment. NBachers Jul 2015 #23
I don't Cha Jul 2015 #25
Only a snark towards the GOP, especially the 47. Thinkingabout Jul 2015 #46
What great pics. longship Jul 2015 #14
Mahalo longship! What a great day for the Planet thanks to the detemined work of our Cha Jul 2015 #21
I love that guy....actually both of them. George II Jul 2015 #15
I love them, too, George.. and I thank you for it! It's really helped to have Obama supporters Cha Jul 2015 #26
Ah so this is where the Not Bad for a Lame Duck party is happening flamingdem Jul 2015 #22
Hey Aloha, flamingdem.. Welcome to the Party! Cha Jul 2015 #27
flamingdem. sheshe2 Jul 2015 #36
Me too sheshe flamingdem Jul 2015 #40
Great pic of Pres Obama and his SOS Kerry.. Mahalo flamingdem! Those Iranians Celebrating.. Cha Jul 2015 #44
Iran, a nation of 80 million young pro Western dreamers and consumers but Republicans would.. Cha Jul 2015 #45
I shudder to think if the alternative gwheezie Jul 2015 #24
"This morning even one of my GOP friends said he thinks Obama has been right on foreign policy." Cha Jul 2015 #31
This treaty is a big f'n deal. I'm so f'n happy! SunSeeker Jul 2015 #29
It's brilliant, SunSeeker! So much determination they all had to make it happen and Cha Jul 2015 #34
Lame duck, my Aunt Fannie. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #30
"Lame Duck".. did someone call for me?... Cha Jul 2015 #37
What was that Cha? Could you speak up? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #53
I said.. WELCOME MR PRESIDENT!.. Cha Jul 2015 #54
I just love the pics you round up. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #64
Mahalo, T.. and I love doing it.. Cha Jul 2015 #65
Hey Tarheel sheshe2 Jul 2015 #38
It is indeed, my dear she! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2015 #52
This is a great man of his word SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2015 #32
Hey Aloha, SinSC~ You are so right that we owe SOS Kerry our undying gratitude for all he's Cha Jul 2015 #39
I am glad Joe can share a laugh with our our President. murielm99 Jul 2015 #33
Me too, muriel.. they're a great team. Cha Jul 2015 #41
Bonjour from Paris, Cha! Love the pics of our 'Lame Duck' Pres. & Vice Pres. Surya Gayatri Jul 2015 #35
Bon Jour to you, Surya! There's "lame ducks" and then there's the President Obama version.. Cha Jul 2015 #42
Oh, too too funny! The RW's nightmare come to life: Mighty Duck Man! Surya Gayatri Jul 2015 #43
Judging from his accomplishments so far,President Obama is not a lame duck Gothmog Jul 2015 #47
It will be in the history books! not business as usual. Cha Jul 2015 #55
He is something else, isn't he? Baitball Blogger Jul 2015 #48
Quite! Cha Jul 2015 #56
Great to see Joe laughing ucrdem Jul 2015 #49
Mahalo to you, ucr! Yes, it is good to see Joe laughing and a good reason, too. lol Cha Jul 2015 #57
Huge K & R mountain grammy Jul 2015 #50
Mahalo mountain grammy! Cha Jul 2015 #59
K & R Iliyah Jul 2015 #51
Mahalo Iliyah! Cha Jul 2015 #60
K&R mcar Jul 2015 #58
Thank you, mcar.. Mos def.. another BFD! Cha Jul 2015 #61
I am so in awe of his accomplishments mcar Jul 2015 #62
The haters of all stripes will be livid! Cha Jul 2015 #63
Kick! Cha Jul 2015 #66
Kick! Cha Jul 2015 #67
... Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #68

Cha

(305,136 posts)
10. I am so much, NBachers.. I'm really feeling it deep down in my gut.. and heart!
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:17 PM
Jul 2015
to you and all of the President's supporters on DU.

sheshe2

(87,272 posts)
5. 'Joe, they called me a lame duck. No, seriously.'
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:12 PM
Jul 2015


What a momentous day Cha. Awesome of PBO, VP Biden and SOS Kerry.



Brilliant!

Cha

(305,136 posts)
12. So much so, she! I wanted to celebrate it with you
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:22 PM
Jul 2015

and all of President Obama's supporters in the BOG!

Chips found the perfect pic to go with her caption! Just makes me laugh..

Such a momentous Awesome day for our Planet thanks to our Peacemakers who worked so long and diligently to Make this Happen!

Mahalo,she

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
7. Great pictures and "captions."
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:14 PM
Jul 2015

That is a perspective you don't see much of the Oval Office.

These people operate at a level I can't even imagine.

Democracy - wow.

Cha

(305,136 posts)
16. I know what you mean, yallerdawg! I've been seeing this perspective, though, for many
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:27 PM
Jul 2015

years.. as I've been following the site at the link.. AKA The Obama Diary.

The owner has been brilliant about bringing behind the scenes photos of the Obama/Biden Amin to life!

It is "wow"!

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
18. Look how the President dwarfs his staff in that photo!
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:34 PM
Jul 2015

With that news, too!

I am in awe.

I am not an idol worshipper by any means, but what this man has done is...beyond words...

Cha

(305,136 posts)
19. They accuse us of "idol worship".. but, they must not understand being appreciative for what
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:38 PM
Jul 2015

this President has done for our country since he's been in Office.

I am a very proud supporter of President Obama and I look forward to President Hillary Clinton when the time comes.. it will be beyond brilliant!

Response to Cha (Original post)

NBachers

(18,107 posts)
23. "The big dealer, huh." I interpreted this as a snarky and sarcastic comment.
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:52 PM
Jul 2015

If I'm a little too hair-trigger defensive and mis-interpreted the tone of "The big dealer, huh." then I'll delete my comment.

Done- I deleted the original comment. We're all friends.

Cha

(305,136 posts)
25. I don't
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 12:01 AM
Jul 2015

think she meant anything negative about it since she's been an Obama supporter.

But, I know what you mean.. it's easy to misinterpret when there's so much negativity on this board about anything the President accomplishes.

longship

(40,416 posts)
14. What great pics.
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:24 PM
Jul 2015

I absolutely love President Obama, VEEP Biden, SOS Kerry, Secy Moniz for what they've accomplished here.

No lame ducks in this White House.

R&

And a Hi to my good friend, Cha.

Cha

(305,136 posts)
21. Mahalo longship! What a great day for the Planet thanks to the detemined work of our
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:48 PM
Jul 2015

Peacemakers!

Thank you, friend

George II

(67,782 posts)
15. I love that guy....actually both of them.
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:27 PM
Jul 2015

Not only have they done a great job in office, but they've demonstrated that Presidents and Vice Presidents can be human, too.

Cha

(305,136 posts)
26. I love them, too, George.. and I thank you for it! It's really helped to have Obama supporters
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 12:04 AM
Jul 2015

on this Democratic board.

They're so "human"!

flamingdem

(39,881 posts)
22. Ah so this is where the Not Bad for a Lame Duck party is happening
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:52 PM
Jul 2015

So much fun to be a part of this Lame Duck moment, loving all of it!! So many around the world are Obama cheerleaders after what has happened. The Iranians are yelling his name on the streets, in a good way! Thanks for the heads up!

Cha

(305,136 posts)
27. Hey Aloha, flamingdem.. Welcome to the Party!
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 12:08 AM
Jul 2015

What a nice a pic you bring with you, Mahalo!

That's what I'm talking about.. this is good for the Planet.. People are righteously happy!

flamingdem

flamingdem

(39,881 posts)
40. Me too sheshe
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 01:58 AM
Jul 2015

Seems like every week he makes my week by changing things for the better.
And Kerry really came through too. Yay!

Cha

(305,136 posts)
44. Great pic of Pres Obama and his SOS Kerry.. Mahalo flamingdem! Those Iranians Celebrating..
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 02:37 AM
Jul 2015

our Victory.



Negar نگار
✔ ‎@NegarMortazavi
Iranians celebrate #IranDeal in Tehran.
Photos by @FaziasS
1:20 PM - 14 Jul 2015 · Manhattan, NY, United States
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Cha

(305,136 posts)
45. Iran, a nation of 80 million young pro Western dreamers and consumers but Republicans would..
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 03:05 AM
Jul 2015

Jeff Gauvin ‎@JeffersonObama
Iran, a nation of 80 million young pro Western dreamers and consumers but Republicans would vaporize them with nukes.
3:50 PM - 14 Jul 2015

gwheezie

(3,580 posts)
24. I shudder to think if the alternative
Tue Jul 14, 2015, 11:54 PM
Jul 2015

Obama has deliberately and calmly stuck to his principles. This morning even one of my GOP friends said he thinks Obama has been right on foreign policy.

Cha

(305,136 posts)
31. "This morning even one of my GOP friends said he thinks Obama has been right on foreign policy."
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 12:48 AM
Jul 2015

Wow! that's interesting, gwheezie!

Cha

(305,136 posts)
34. It's brilliant, SunSeeker! So much determination they all had to make it happen and
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 01:29 AM
Jul 2015

now it has!

Cha

(305,136 posts)
54. I said.. WELCOME MR PRESIDENT!..
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 04:06 PM
Jul 2015

Adam Snider ‎@AdamSniderKFOR
Durant prepares for President Obama's visit! #ObamaInOk @POTUS @kfor
9:11 AM - 15 Jul 2015


Adam Snider ‎@AdamSniderKFOR
Crowds lining up hours before @POTUS speech. #ObamaInOk @kfor
9:37 AM - 15 Jul 2015

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/15/a-warm-welcome-4/#comments

Tarheel

Cha

(305,136 posts)
65. Mahalo, T.. and I love doing it..
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 04:52 PM
Jul 2015

haven't done much lately.. feels good to be back for however long.

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,652 posts)
32. This is a great man of his word
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 01:11 AM
Jul 2015

And I'm so happy he is our president. We are fortunate that he fights so hard for what is just and good in this world.

And thank you so much Secy John Kerry. Kerry plucked Obama from Chicago in 2004 and wanted this task. He deserves undying gratitude.

Way to go Barack & Joe & JFK!!!

Cha

(305,136 posts)
39. Hey Aloha, SinSC~ You are so right that we owe SOS Kerry our undying gratitude for all he's
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 01:54 AM
Jul 2015

done for our country.. and what a way to top it off!

The Peacemakers

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
35. Bonjour from Paris, Cha! Love the pics of our 'Lame Duck' Pres. & Vice Pres.
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 01:31 AM
Jul 2015

Can't wait to see what else is on his canard boiteux ('lame duck' in French) agenda.



And, thank heaven we DID re-elect him!


Gothmog

(154,120 posts)
47. Judging from his accomplishments so far,President Obama is not a lame duck
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 06:43 AM
Jul 2015

This may be one of the most productive lame duck terms of any President

Cha

(305,136 posts)
57. Mahalo to you, ucr! Yes, it is good to see Joe laughing and a good reason, too. lol
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 04:32 PM
Jul 2015

Thank you.. good to see you again, buddy!

mcar

(43,435 posts)
62. I am so in awe of his accomplishments
Wed Jul 15, 2015, 04:38 PM
Jul 2015

I really am curious about how history will treat his presidency. I expect many haters to be unpleasantly surprised.

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