barackobama:

“I’m President Barack Obama. And I too want to slow-jam the news.”

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Tonight, Senate Republicans voted to block the Buffett Rule, choosing once again to protect tax breaks for the wealthiest few Americans at the expense of the middle class.

The Buffett Rule is common sense. At a time when we have significant deficits to close and serious investments to make to strengthen our economy, we simply cannot afford to keep spending money on tax cuts that the wealthiest Americans don’t need and didn’t ask for. But it’s also about basic fairness—it’s just plain wrong that millions of middle-class Americans pay a higher share of their income in taxes than some millionaires and billionaires.

One of the fundamental challenges of our time is building an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share, and everyone plays by the same rules. And I will continue to push Congress to take steps to not only restore economic security for the middle class and those trying to reach the middle class, but also to create an economy that’s built to last.

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sakuratsukikage:

jilliejellyjam:

suddenlysencha:

I can think of nothing witty to add

oh my god

basically perfection right here

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I don’t know what’s in Rush Limbaugh’s heart so I’m not going to comment on the sincerity of his apology. What I can comment on is the fact that all decent folks can agree that the remarks that were made don’t have any place in the public discourse. And, you know, the reason I called Ms. Fluke is because I thought about Malia and Sasha. And one of the things I want them to do as they get older is to engage in issues they care about - even ones I may not agree with them on. I want them to be able to speak their mind in a civil and thoughtful way. And I don’t want them attacked or called horrible names because they’re being good citizens. And I wanted Sandra to know that I thought her parents should be proud of her.

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porcelainpride:

brooklynmutt:

@Barack Obama

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squick-too-quick:

nu-pogodi:

heir-of-buckteeth:

lemon-jar:

adios-torea-desu:

hipstermalik:

thesoapboxschtick:

President Obama is adorable

how can a president be this adorable

I love this man.

kawaii

guys you have to admit 

hes like a little kid and its adorable 

Ah, he makes me smile

most adorable president

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stfuconservatives:

I keep seeing people ignorantly posting shit like “OBAMA IS FORCING CATHOLIC HOSPITALS TO GIVE ABORTIONS!!!” “OBAMA WANTS CATHOLIC CHURCHES TO GIVE AWAY FREE BIRTH CONTROL!”

I just want to quickly explain what is actually happening, since obviously the right-wingers have zero connection with reality on this one. Under the new healthcare law:

• Employers, including hospitals, have to provide comprehensive health insurance for their employees.
• That insurance has to cover a number of premandated conditions and types of medication.
• Including birth control.
• As part of the Human Health Services’ new guidelines, there will be no co-pays for birth control for anyone.

So it’s not a “birth control mandate” and it has nothing to do with forcing Catholic hospitals to give abortions. It’s just stating that if you work for a Catholic hospital, they have to give you the same level of coverage as any other employer. You don’t HAVE to take birth control, they don’t HAVE to give it to you directly (you can go to a secular pharmacy… like you were probably already doing), and it does NOT impose upon anyone’s religious freedom because it’s not forcing anyone to do anything.

So, to clarify: HHS doesn’t force Catholic institutions to do anything other than provide standard health care.

-Jess

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murrica:

himapapaftw:

pirate-supein:

seabunny:

fuckyeahthepeculiar:

Japan released a Barack Obama action figure that comes with an American flag, microphone, selection of red & blue ties, weapons, interchangeable hands (?!) and picnic set.

…I wANT THIS??!?

oMG

JAPAN

JAPAN WHAT

WHY THO

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latersonsonafrote:

Never forget.

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karkat69:

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miaman:

sheercalculatedsilliness:

We interrupt this crap for a cute picture of a president and his dog.

the tulips though

tip toe in the tulips with me

baby

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dulcineaa:

almostacquiredsanity:

loviee33:

whata boss

OUR PRESIDENT IS SO FUCKING QUALITY AND BADASS.

aaaand he’ll be voted out soon. :( 

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