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malaise

(299,383 posts) Thu Jun 18, 2026, 09:59 AM Thursday

How will Donvict try to steal attention from Obama

these next two days?

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/live-blog/obama-presidential-center-museum-opening-ceremony-live-updates-rcna350649

What to know about the Obama center opening
OPENING WEEKEND: The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is celebrating its grand opening this weekend, with a dedication ceremony today. The general public is invited to visit for an open house starting tomorrow, Juneteenth, and running through the weekend, featuring live performances, arts and crafts, sports team meet-and-greets and other activities.
WHO'S ATTENDING: Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are expected to be joined by former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Joe Biden and a host of celebrities at today's ceremony, which begins at noon ET.
SPEAKERS AND PERFORMERS: The Obamas are both expected to give remarks, as will several musical artists. The star-studded lineup includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera, U2's Bono and the Edge, and others.
THE CENTER CAMPUS: The 19-acre, $850 million campus includes a museum featuring digital exhibits on key moments in Obama's presidency, a basketball court, a branch of the city's public library and acres of green space.

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How will Donvict try to steal attention from Obama (Original Post) malaise Thursday OP

Announce that Barack Obama is under investigation, and sending a corrupt building inspector. marble falls Thursday #1

I think so too LearnedHand Thursday #4

It isn't as if he hasn't threatened it. marble falls Thursday #8

By going home to Satan? Ocelot II Thursday #2

Optimist! marble falls Thursday #12

Can't top this malaise Thursday #16

A massive coronary will work for me. Da Bears mobeau69 Thursday #3

I'd settle for one just big enough. And Melania can wear her "I don't care, do you" jacket at the funeral. marble falls Thursday #15

Stay awake at all televised photo ops today. greatauntoftriplets Thursday #5

Haaaa! marble falls Thursday #13

Invade Cuba. Chipper Chat Thursday #6

I noticed MSNOW felt the need to get a reporter to address the massive security steps taken hlthe2b Thursday #7

He'll declare war on the South Georgia Islands Torchlight Thursday #9

I heard he has eyes for Pitcairn Island. marble falls Thursday #14

;-{) THIS Goonch Thursday #10

Will not work. efhmc Thursday #11

He'll probably drop bombs somewhere. IrishAfricanAmerican Thursday #17

marble falls

(73,393 posts)

1. Announce that Barack Obama is under investigation, and sending a corrupt building inspector.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:06 AM

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LearnedHand

(5,673 posts)

4. I think so too

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:11 AM

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And maybe even issue an arrest warrant for election interference or something.

marble falls

(73,393 posts)

8. It isn't as if he hasn't threatened it.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:17 AM

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Ocelot II

(131,742 posts)

2. By going home to Satan?

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:07 AM

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That would sure do it, but I'd be fine with that distraction.

marble falls

(73,393 posts)

12. Optimist!

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:20 AM

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malaise

(299,383 posts)

16. Can't top this

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 11:02 AM

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mobeau69

(12,496 posts)

3. A massive coronary will work for me. Da Bears

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:09 AM

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marble falls

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15. I'd settle for one just big enough. And Melania can wear her "I don't care, do you" jacket at the funeral.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

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greatauntoftriplets

(179,527 posts)

5. Stay awake at all televised photo ops today.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:12 AM

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marble falls

(73,393 posts)

13. Haaaa!

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:56 AM

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Chipper Chat

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6. Invade Cuba.

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:14 AM

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hlthe2b

(115,129 posts)

7. I noticed MSNOW felt the need to get a reporter to address the massive security steps taken

Reply to malaise (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:15 AM

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for the center and its opening. So, I suspect Trump could manipulate that in some way...

I'm sure it is "killing him..." that the attention is so bright on Obamas. But, unfortunately not literally so.

Torchlight

(7,188 posts)

9. He'll declare war on the South Georgia Islands

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Thu Jun 18, 2026, 10:17 AM

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promising to free the oppressed indigenous natives and write rebate checks for all of them. Ironically, a week later he signs another surrender treaty with the uninhabited island, declaring success.