Obama Warns Trump Against Using Too Many Executive Orders
Keep in mind, though, that my strong preference has always been to legislate when I can get legislation done,” the president told NPR. “In my first two years, I wasn’t relying on executive powers, because I had big majorities in the Congress and we were able to get bills done, get bills passed
Critics have castigated Obama for what they call his extensive use of executive orders. In January with over a year to go in office, Obama had issued more executive orders in terms of pages of regulations than any other president. Obama’s orders have not been as numerous as those of Bill Clinton or George W. Bush, but some have had substantial effects on policy–like his 2014 action on immigration.
Jake Tapper grills Loretta Lynch on her Tarmac meeting with Bill Clinton: ‘It was painful for me’
CNN’s Jake Tapper grilled outgoing Attorney General Loretta Lynch for her notorious tarmac meeting with former President Bill Clinton in June, while agencies under her supervision were investigating former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server.
“I do regret sitting down and having a conversation with him, because it did give people concern,” Lynch responded. “And as I said, my greatest concern has always been making sure that people understand that the Department of Justice works in a way that is independent and looks at everybody equally
http://www.bizpacreview.com/2016/12/19/jake-tapper-grills-loretta-lynch-tarmac-meeting-bill-clinton-painful-425402
Obama Is Setting Up Shadow Government to Undermine Trump Starting on Inauguration Day
They rented an eight-bedroom mansion in the section of Washington near Joe Lockhart, Bill Clinton’s last press secretary. In that house there’s enough room for Valerie Jarrett and Michelle and the kids. A place for ten cars to park. They are setting up what they are calling a shadow government.
Pete Hegseth: The Obamas claim it is because the children want to stay in D.C..
Ed Klein: That’s not the real reason they are staying there. They are staying there because despite what the president said in his press conference, he’s in a sense of outrage over this incoming Trump Administration, which he thinks is going to wipe out his legacy. So he’s setting up this kind of almost insurgency, picking people in foreign affairs, labor, abortion, union matters and setting them up to start appearing on television, making speeches and doing op-ed pieces for next four years, you’re going to see not only a Trump Administration but you’re going to see a shadow government opposing the Trump…
House Freedom Caucus List: 200 Rules, Regulations, Programs For Trump To Eliminate Jan. 20
“These last eight years, we have seen a disturbing trend of the federal government unnecessarily inserting themselves more and more into the lives of hardworking Americans – and the results have been economically disastrous,” said Rep. Mark R. Meadows (R.-N.C.), who is slated to take over the leadership of the House Freedom Caucus in the next session of Congress. http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/12/15/house-freedom-caucus-list-200-rules-regulations-programs-for-trump-to-eliminate-jan-20/
Psychiatry Professors Ask Obama To COMMAND Trump To Submit To Mental Examination
A trio of psychiatrists has sent a letter to President Barack Obama advising him to command President-elect Donald Trump to submit to “a full medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation.” http://dailycaller.com/2016/12/19/psychiatry-professors-ask-obama-to-command-trump-to-submit-to-mental-examination/#ixzz4TJWKGjNh
200,000 Expected To Protest Trump The Day After Inauguration
D.C. police confirmed Thursday morning that they have issued a permit for the Women’s March on Washington to gather for what is expected to be the largest demonstration around the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. http://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2016/12/17/200000-expected-to-protest-trump-the-day-after-inauguration-n2260991
Trump of “treason” a month before he takes office
A specter of treason hovers over Donald Trump. He has brought it on himself by dismissing a bipartisan call for an investigation of Russia’s hacking of the Democratic National Committee as a “ridiculous” political attack on the legitimacy of his election as president. http://beta.hotair.com/archives/2016/12/18/democrats-already-accusing-trump-of-treason-a-month-before-he-takes-office/
Laura Ingraham has a ‘good-bye’ gif for Obama and fans are diggin’ it
Fox News contributor Laura Ingraham used a 1973 film noir classic, “The Long Goodbye” to described the excruciatingly slow process of President Obama’s departure from the White House.
She called it “The longest goodbye,” prompting fans of the conservative talk radio host to nod wearily in agreement. http://www.bizpacreview.com/2016/12/18/laura-ingraham-good-bye-gif-obama-fans-diggin-425269
Now There Are Calls for Consent Before Kids Receive Hugs and Kisses from Grandma
Kids own their bodies, and must give consent before hugs and kisses from Grandma. That’s an argument from Scary Mommy:
Teaching children about consent is crucial, so why do some parents still insist their kids hug and kiss relatives even if they don’t want to? As consent and bodily autonomy become a bigger conversation, there are those speaking out about how we need to give children agency over their own bodies — even if it means turning down hugs from grandma and grandpa.
The piece shares this meme found on social media: https://pjmedia.com/parenting/2016/12/15/now-there-are-calls-for-consent-before-kids-receive-hugs-and-kisses-from-grandma/
Each year Darwin awards are given out to people who have (or should) take themselves out of the gene pool because they are simply too stupid to exist. These were the finalists I could come up with in a few hours. I’m sure there’s more.
I SUGGEST YOU NOT TRY TO WATCH THIS ONE…I JUST POSTED IT TO SHOW SOMEBODY’S INSANE ENOUGH TO TRY IT
TSCS – Drinking Laxatives And Super Gluing My Butthole Shut
Old Man Cries Uncontrollably After Smoking the Best Weed Ever
McDonald’s Employee Freaks Out After Seeing Spider at Drive Thru
2 Drunk guys taser each other
Disabled Pedophile Gets Hit By Car After Running from Vigilante Group
Bills Fan Snaps His Leg Trying To Jump On Table At Tailgate Party
Man Rides Bike On Hand Rail Of Massive Dam
THIS IS IN AUSTRIA… IT’S OVER 200 METERS HIGH
I GOT VERTIGO JUST WATCHING IT
Jay Walker Stops Traffic
Stab-proof vest fail: Reporter volunteers to test knife-proof vest, gets stabbed in back – TomoNews
Elijah Cummings Concerned About Foreign Influence on Trump Administration
THE HUMAN PENIS OPENS HIS MOUTH AND EJACULATES HYPOCRISY
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.) hosted a forum with ethics experts on Wednesday, where he expressed concern that foreign powers could influence the incoming Trump administration but did not mention the Clinton Foundation, which faced similar concerns during the presidential campaign.
Jim Brown: The 3 Greatest People in My Life Were White
Rep. Peter King: Intelligence Officials Refusal to Brief Congress on Claims of Russian Election Interference is “Disgraceful”; May be “Disinformation Campaign against President-elect”
Kellyanne Conway Slams “Disgraceful” Obama Press Secretary Josh Earnest for Attack on Trump from White House Podium
Franklin Graham Tells CNN the U.S. Cannot Take in all the People of the World – “But We can Go to Them” –
Carol Costello Attempts to Dismiss Samaritan’s Purse’s Operations in Syria as Impossible
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said on Wednesday that President-elect Donald Trump not only knew about Russia interfering in the election but actively encouraged it.
“There’s ample evidence that was known long before the election, and in most cases, long before October about the Trump campaign and Russia,” Earnest said at the White House daily press briefing.
Conway: Earnest ‘Irresponsible’ for Insinuating that Trump Called on Russia to Hack Clinton Emails
Nancy Pelosi’s Daughter Lists Where Democrats Failed in 2016
THE APPLE SURE DIDN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE
Dem Senator: ‘Hillary Is Hurting’ After Loss To Trump
Dianne Feinstein, who says she recently had dinner with Clinton, tells MSDNC’s Andrea Mitchell how Crooked Hillary is feeling after the loss to Trump
Dick Morris: Don’t Be Surprised If Hillary Runs in 2020
Keith Olbermann’s Mental Breakdown Over Donald Trump
Celebrities Urging Electoral College to Vote Against Trump PSA
Sharyl Attkisson: ‘Fake News’ Is a ‘Propaganda Campaign’ Started By the Left
Trump Michigan Elector: Opposition Threatened to Put a Bullet in My Head
The Electoral College voters are meeting on December 19 to cast their vote for president.
Mike says he has contacted police and was threatened to be shot in the head if he cast his vote for Trump.
“Go to Hell!” Texas Elector Responds to Death Threats From Unhinged Hillary Supporters
PETE PROMISES…PETE DELIVERS
Will Achmed Trump Grump? An Exclusive Holiday Interview | JEFF DUNHAM
Note to the precious few who wander by here: If you read a little of this post and do not get a lump in your throat or start to tear up my suggestion is to leave now and go check out Huffpo or some other website that emphasizes hate and bitterness over empathy and human compassion.
It’s a Christmas story from East Tennessee that has gained worldwide attention.
Eric Schmitt-Matzen spreads Christmas cheer year-round and grants wishes as Santa Claus. His long white beard and curled mustache makes him perfect for the part.
He and his wife, who joins him as Mrs. Claus, even went to Santa school six years ago.
But a month and a half ago, he answered the call to grant what would end up being one child’s final Christmas wish.
“He was more concerned about missing Christmas, than dying,” Schmitt-Matzen recalled to WBIR 10News.
He said he had just gotten home from work when a nurse at a local hospital called and said there was a very sick 5-year-old boy who wanted to see Santa Claus.
He was at the hospital in about 15 minutes and met the boy’s mother and other family members. She handed Schmitt-Matzen a toy to give to her child.
“When I got there, it was my job to make sure he got Christmas,” Schmitt-Matzen said.
With this tough task ahead of him, he asked everyone else to leave the room so that he wouldn’t break down in tears.
This is how he described what happened next, to a Knoxville News Sentinel columnist:
“When I walked in, he was laying there, so weak it looked like he was ready to fall asleep. I sat down on his bed and asked, ‘Say, what’s this I hear about you’re gonna miss Christmas? There’s no way you can miss Christmas! Why, you’re my Number One elf!
“He looked up and said, ‘I am?’
“I said, ‘Sure!’
“I gave him the present. He was so weak he could barely open the wrapping paper. When he saw what was inside, he flashed a big smile and laid his head back down.
‘“They say I’m gonna die,’ he told me. ‘How can I tell when I get to where I’m going?’
“I said, ‘Can you do me a big favor?’
“He said, ‘Sure!’
“When you get there, you tell ’em you’re Santa’s Number One elf, and I know they’ll let you in.
“He said, ‘They will?’
“I said, ‘Sure!’
“He kinda sat up and gave me a big hug and asked one more question: ‘Santa, can you help me?’
“I wrapped my arms around him. Before I could say anything, he died right there. I let him stay, just kept hugging and holding on to him.
Jimmy and Dwayne Johnson Surprise ‘Tonight Show’ Staffer with Military Homecoming
I HOPE I NEVER GET TIRED OF THESE
Soldier Surprises Kids In An Emotional Reunion At School
Independence middle schooler embraces dad during surprise reunion following his two year deployment
REPRINTED FROM CURMUDGEON @ POLITICAL CLOWN PARADE
Something Truly Magical
A photographer in Australia has captured the magic of Christmas for some children who are hospitalized and through the magic of Photoshop™ transported them to a place of joy where there is no pain or suffering.
Karen Alsop of Story Art established the Christmas Wish Project for the children who are unsure of what their future holds. She wanted to give them a gift of hope—to set them free of their IV tubes and monitors and hospital beds—to rekindle their faith in the future.
What they didn’t know was the photographs were much more than a standard shopping mall Santa photo shoot. The magic was just beginning…
The children cried tears of joy when they saw their photos for the first time.
This guy’s been posting some really funny stuff for years. Here are some Christmas videos he made, along with a couple oldies. I think you’ll like these.
DFU CHRISTMAS 2016 SING-ALONG: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
DFU CHRISTMAS 2016 SING-ALONG: Deck the Halls
DFU CHRISTMAS 2016 SING-ALONG – Up on the Housetop
DFU SING-ALONG: Auld Lang Syne (Let Blacks Go Free)
DFU SING-ALONG: Words (that you can’t say about Hillary)
Doug from Upland Sing-Along: Invasion from Mexico
Doug from Upland Sing-Along: Imagine You’re an Airhead
Doug from Upland Sing-Along: Castro is Weekend at Bernies