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Grizzly » Fri Jan 20, 2017 10:59 am wrote:Watching some of this transition protocol, on T.V., at work. And got an overwhelming feeling of sadness, truth is, I want to believe ; I want the best for this country, and all countries but watching this I'm sobered by how much of a complete sham it all is...Always has been and will continue to be. Lot's of History, lot's of blood, lot's of betrayal... America is not a country, it's a business. Once that finally sinks in, it's clear nothing will change, except natentropy....
Searcher08 » Fri Jan 20, 2017 8:12 am wrote:seemslikeadream » Fri Jan 20, 2017 2:56 pm wrote:only a couple hours left for Obama to take all of our guns.......
I wish him a happy retirement in Kenya and Jakarta, happiness in his career as a secret document forger, peace in his chosen Islamic faith and a long and happy marriage to Mike.
Does that cover every Beckian angle?
MacCruiskeen » 06 May 2018 15:56 wrote:"Intellect"? "Charisma"? I protest! All he did was perform those things. He was a walking, talking, droning Dorian Gray. Now that pretender has gone and the portrait of his soul has come to horrible life.
"He's a fake and a charmboy." (Zooey's unsparing but accurate assessment of Barack Obama Lane Coutell, in Salinger's Franny and Zooey.)
Barack and Michelle Obama Sign Netflix Production Deal
Netflix has secured a deal with former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obamato produce series and movies for the streaming service. The former first couple will, according to an announcement Monday from the company, potentially work on scripted and unscripted series as well as docu-series, documentary films, and features under the multi-year deal.
“One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience,” said President Obama. “That’s why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix — we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world.”
“Barack and I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire us, to make us think differently about the world around us, and to help us open our minds and hearts to others,” said Michelle Obama. “Netflix’s unparalleled service is a natural fit for the kinds of stories we want to share, and we look forward to starting this exciting new partnership.”
Signing the Obamas is the latest, and by far the biggest, in a string of moves by Netflix to lock up the entertainment industry’s highest-profile producers in exclusive production and development pacts. Last year, Netflix poached “Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes from ABC Studios with a deal valued at more than $100 million. “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy jumped from his longtime home at 20th Century Fox Television earlier this year to also join Netflix. Murphy’s deal was reported at the time to be worth as much as $300 million. However, sources tell Variety that tally includes money that Murphy is expected to make from his current and former Fox series over the life of his Netflix contract, and that the true value of the deal is in line with that of Rhimes.
It is unknown how much the Obamas’ Netflix agreement is worth. In March, Penguin Random House signed the couple to a joint book deal that pays them a reported $65 million for their respective memoirs.
“Barack and Michelle Obama are among the world’s most respected and highly-recognized public figures and are uniquely positioned to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities and strive to change the world for the better,” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “We are incredibly proud they have chosen to make Netflix the home for their formidable storytelling abilities.”
https://www.blackeoejournal.com/2018/05 ... tion-deal/
...we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world.”
Barack and Michelle Obama ‘Becoming’ billionaires?
https://thegrio.com/2018/11/18/barack-a ... lionaires/
"Becoming” sold more than 725,000 copies on its first day, according to Penguin Random House. That figure includes all formats and the Spanish-language version, which is available in paperback.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertai ... e85074305f
The price tag to see Mrs. Obama on one of her stop can be hefty–they can range upwards to $2,750 for a meet and greet. However, 10 percent of ticket inventory from each stop are being given to local charities, schools, and community groups in each city the tour visits. Produced by Live Nation, the outing continues on to Washington D.C. later this week.
BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA DATES:
Saturday, November 17
Washington, DC
Capital One Arena
Saturday, November 24
Boston, MA
TD Garden
Sunday, November 25
Washington, DC
Capital One Arena
Thursday, November 29
Philadelphia, PA
Wells Fargo Center
Saturday, December 1
Brooklyn, NY
Barclays Center
More dates: http://www.iamthevoluntourist.com/miche ... book-tour/
“Just say thank you, please,” former President Obama told a room full of bankers, and boasted of making the US the world’s largest oil producer at an opulent gala with James Baker.
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