President Obama – Effects of Anxiety

Steve Cohen glad president taking interest in #TamponTax

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), who declared in a hearing that Planned Parenthood is “in his DNA,” says he’s glad to see his 1988 proposal to eliminate sales tax on feminine hygiene items is finally gaining traction.

He can very likely credit this new attention to the #TamponTax to a series of interviews President Obama held with YouTube stars in the week following his State of the Union address. IngridNilsen was the YouTube personality who asked the president, “Why do these items continue to be taxed?”

Why hasn’t this come up during the debates yet?

‘Slap in the face to veterans!’ Senate Dems block VA bill, reserve outrage for the Redskins [video]

http://twitter.com/#!/rorycooper/status/469529380109430787

Yesterday, despite 33 Democrats who voted no, the House passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Management Accountability Act, which “would relax the standard bureaucratic red tape that makes it exceedingly difficult to fire government employees, even those implicated in an embarrassing scandal.”

Unfortunately, Senate Democrats weren’t quite so receptive to the prospect of accountability for VA employees. Today, Marco Rubio requested that the Senate take up and pass the bill. Vermont socialist Bernie Sanders, speaking on behalf of the Dems, agreed to … a hearing:

http://twitter.com/#!/GOPLeader/status/469534046025166848
http://twitter.com/#!/AndrewStilesUSA/status/469529962484338690
http://twitter.com/#!/rorycooper/status/469529706388529152

Followed by a pair of fundraisers. Because priorities, right? Like President Obama, Senate Dems clearly have a firm grasp on what matters. They’ll get to the vets eventually or something. When they’re done caring about the really important things:

http://twitter.com/#!/CRENpolitics/status/469569461008076800
http://twitter.com/#!/TheBrandonMorse/status/469558418848493569
http://twitter.com/#!/RBPundit/status/469566380824875009
http://twitter.com/#!/Tark31/status/469567672209141760

Pathetic.

http://twitter.com/#!/jimmygill/status/469537254613221376

Our heroes deserve so much better than this.

Obama Discusses Managing Stress

President Obama speaks to HuffPost’s Sam Stein in a wide-ranging interview covering foreign policy, the domestic budget, the NCAA’s treatment of college athletes and more.

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ISIS movie trailer includes footage of White House [pics, video]

http://twitter.com/#!/intelwire/status/512040171425243136

A trailer for an alleged upcoming video release is being circulated by ISIS supporters. The video is called “Flames of War” and includes—not surprisingly—a lot of flames and war footage. It also includes some night time video of the White House.

IS trailer for video on its anticipated war with the US, includes shaky handheld footage of WH, so brace for a freakout. pic.twitter.com/rzePA8UPBQ

— J.M. Berger (@intelwire) September 16, 2014

@intelwire Yeah, they love claiming footage and pictures of U.S. targets that anyone could have taken.

— M.S. Bellows, Jr. (@msbellows) September 16, 2014

There’s plenty of stock videos available online, so it certainly doesn’t mean anyone from ISIS shot the video. The implied threat is pretty clear though. The video promises a fight and features President Obama saying “American combat troops will not be returning to fight in Iraq.”

@intelwire have they given any indication of millennialist tendencies? ie are they going to whip out a Mahdi like Juhayman al-Otaibi?

— Emad Mostaque (@EMostaque) September 16, 2014

IS Al-Hayat media releases trailer for New release SOON “Flames of War”! Trailer is WOW!!😋 https://t.co/yhTGD6plhZ pic.twitter.com/uk7cAFgekr”

— Ibn Abdulkadir (@MunirXU) September 17, 2014

Islamic Caliphate Flames of War Trailer الدولة الإسلامية http://t.co/fjFupwxnOw via @youtube

— Hamza (@HamzaLegend143) September 17, 2014

#ISIS/#IS/#IslamicState release trailer for new video called “Flames of War.” #No2ISIS #Iraq #Syria #USA pic.twitter.com/0MQLg5Icmz

— Ash J (@AshAgony) September 17, 2014

Note on vid from earlier: I don’t like the distribution vector. Can’t tell if the vid is suspect or b/c Twitter suspensions but caveated.

— J.M. Berger (@intelwire) September 17, 2014

ISIS ‘Flames of War’ trailer https://t.co/VeEOr17PiV Michael Bay should create the U.S. Response.

— Ryan Gannon (@TheGanManCan) September 17, 2014

More explosions.

White House opens Obama/Biden lunch to still photographers

http://twitter.com/#!/KellyO/status/420725764037042176

Don’t get too excited, but the White House has decided to allow still photographs of tomorrow’s weekly lunch between President Obama and Vice President Biden.

http://twitter.com/#!/markknoller/status/420718397442121729

This is a rare move by the White House, which has certainly been less than transparent. Could it have something to do with former Defense Secretary Robert Gates’ new book, which is particularly critical of Biden?

In his memoir, Gates reportedly describes Biden as “wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue over the past four decades.” Some shots of Obama and Biden together might shore up their image as united and actively engaged.

http://twitter.com/#!/MarcHoover1/status/420719380213665792

Exactly.

http://twitter.com/#!/MarshallLocke/status/420720416768786432
http://twitter.com/#!/OKnox/status/420716626678272000
http://twitter.com/#!/OKnox/status/420730440538804224
http://twitter.com/#!/OKnox/status/420732455713140736

What’s on the menu?

http://twitter.com/#!/AdamBlickstein/status/420718792264916992

‘Reeks of fear and failure’: WH’s #7MillionAndCounting claim put in cold perspective

http://twitter.com/#!/John63_/status/451080709860757504

As Twitchy reported, Obama and the Democrats are engaged in full-on fits of ecstasy over the news that Obamacare signups (read: not necessarily enrollments) have supposedly surpassed the 7 million mark:

http://twitter.com/#!/Sebelius/status/451057430139392000
http://twitter.com/#!/DWStweets/status/451061235770224640
http://twitter.com/#!/WhiteHouse/status/451075376484081664
http://twitter.com/#!/WhiteHouse/status/451079033145421824
http://twitter.com/#!/SenatorBoxer/status/451081005248823296

President Obama’s even going to take to the stage to give himself a special round of applause:

http://twitter.com/#!/HealthCareTara/status/451077974146969600

Lucky us.

Here’s the thing, though: As of yet, the White House has been less than forthcoming with any real, concrete data about signups or enrollments, at least with the public. So, we’re not about to start taking them at their word now.

http://twitter.com/#!/RBPundit/status/451077355331936256
http://twitter.com/#!/Tara_Dodrill/status/451081938229395456
http://twitter.com/#!/michelelfrost/status/451081709090385921
http://twitter.com/#!/LetsBanEvrythng/status/451081350733234176
http://twitter.com/#!/Puffwoody/status/451080605611331584

Q: When will the Obama administration provide data to support the "over 7 million" claim?
A: Unicorn
#Obamacare #ACA #7MillionAndCounting— (@RufusKings1776) April 01, 2014

http://twitter.com/#!/LibertyLynx/status/451080380712357888

Grow up, Team Obama, and get some damn perspective:

http://twitter.com/#!/_AngelaMorabito/status/451076709409124353

Obama and the Dems are hazardous to America’s health. We hold the key to curing what ails us.

http://twitter.com/#!/BreitTwit1/status/451080707130290176

WH to take no disciplinary action for outing of Kabul CIA station chief

http://twitter.com/#!/Wodeshed/status/476871824320393216

Last month, when President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan, a pool report containing the name of the CIA’s station chief in Kabul was sent to more than 6,000 email addresses. The station chief who was “outed” reportedly had to leave the country.

A review of the “outing” has been completed:

http://twitter.com/#!/ZekeJMiller/status/476866681806262272
http://twitter.com/#!/jaketapper/status/476870759265370112

Nobody will be disciplined or fired? Well, why start now?

http://twitter.com/#!/linusesq/status/476871536910278657
http://twitter.com/#!/alexnwong/status/476871981883609089
http://twitter.com/#!/CapCube/status/476885064639201280
http://twitter.com/#!/sav01/status/476881214604066816
http://twitter.com/#!/donsspencer/status/476882636959256576

Gwyneth Paltrow neighbors seek ‘conscious uncoupling’ after Obama gridlock

http://twitter.com/#!/redsteeze/status/520936270688976896

Thursday night, as Hollywood celebrities fawned all over President Obama (and no doubt vice-versa) at a DNC fundraiser hosted by actress and “working mother” Gwyneth Paltrow, the tight security in the neighborhood reportedly angered some neighbors:

Obama Visit Fuels a Paltrow Neighborhood Feud @michaelsschmidt http://t.co/bHBXNU2IpQ via @NYTPolitics

— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) October 11, 2014

Paltrow's neighbors disparage her right to worship Obama: http://t.co/SwsmiAa6wC

— David Freddoso (@freddoso) October 11, 2014

The children cried, the driveways were blocked — oh the calamity! Obama Visit Fuels a Paltrow Neighborhood Feud http://t.co/48ndD7NIT8

— m.e. welman (@MEWelman) October 11, 2014

Say it ain’t so!

Just brutal http://t.co/IisG41uBF0 via @AmyOtto8 pic.twitter.com/cFEoSLIIqN

— S.M (@redsteeze) October 11, 2014

Gwyneth Paltrow.. Loved by even her neighbors. pic.twitter.com/gm2QVlCVij

— S.M (@redsteeze) October 11, 2014

Or, another way to state the reported anger from some of Paltrow’s neighbors:

Seems time for a conscious uncoupling "@peterbakernyt: Obama Visit Fuels Paltrow Neighborhood Feud @michaelsschmidt http://t.co/TrWRTUt8Ep"

— Ben Feller (@BenFellerNY) October 11, 2014

@BenFellerNY @peterbakernyt @MichaelSSchmidt "Conscious Uncoupling" touché !

— Jack Hutton (@jackhutton) October 11, 2014

Don’t laugh. It’s a Paltrow thing.

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A mix of real and fake, these #GwynethPaltrowQuotes are sure to crack you up

President, VP observe International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia

http://twitter.com/#!/AprilDRyan/status/467416992853405696
http://twitter.com/#!/jbendery/status/467417512565407746

Is it a White House first? An evolved President Obama has issued a formal statement commemorating Saturday’s International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, or #IDAHOT.

Tomorrow, as we commemorate the 10th annual International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, we recommit ourselves to the fundamental belief that all people should be treated equally, that they should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential, and that no one should face violence or discrimination — no matter who they are or whom they love.

…

At a time when, tragically, we are seeing increased efforts to criminalize or oppress LGBT persons, we call on partners everywhere to join us in defending the equal rights of our LGBT brothers and sisters, and in ensuring they are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Vice President Joe Biden tweeted in observance himself, as did Valerie Jarrett.

http://twitter.com/#!/vj44/status/467422896739352576

In a true show of international effort, U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon tweeted as well.

http://twitter.com/#!/UN/status/467077192057643009

President Obama isn’t the only one to have evolved. The organizers of IDAHOT (formerly IDAHO) are considering updating their branding. “We are currently in our communications promoting May 17th as the ‘Global Day to Celebrate sexual and gender diversities,’ which we believe is the most inclusive formulation possible.”

‘Literally LOL’d!’ What was Jimmy Fallon’s FLOTUS, funeral selfie prediction?

http://twitter.com/#!/harveststyles/status/408459745209884672

Speaking of selfies, comedian Jimmy Fallon weighed in on the President Funeral Selfie kerfuffle. As Twitchy reported, the New York Post epically slammed the president for the selfie at the memorial for Nelson Mandela. Mrs. Obama was also not amused. What is amusing? Fallon’s prediction:

http://twitter.com/#!/jimmyfallon/status/410945264053399552

Zing! That tweet has been retweeted well over 2,000 times and has been made a favorite over 3,000 times.

http://twitter.com/#!/SimpleeChelsea/status/410945712730693633

Well, one thing is clear: We’ll always have mockery opportunities with President Obama. So there’s that? Or something.

Full Twitchy coverage of Jimmy Fallon

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