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Monday, January 30, 2012

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Hundreds of Occupy DC protesters lined up outside the Capital Hilton where President Barack Obama, other political leaders and business moguls attended the annual Alfalfa Club dinner. Police blocked off several streets around the hotel, and kept the protesters behind barricades.

Metropolitan police watch Occupy DC demonstrators as they try to block the guest entrance to the Alfalfa Dinner at the Capital Hilton in Washington on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Occupy DC demonstrators throw glitter on guests and police as they try to block the entrance to the Alfalfa Dinner at the Capital Hilton in Washington on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Occupy DC demonstrators protest against the Alfalfa Dinner at the Capital Hilton in Washington on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Occupy DC demonstrators try to block the guest entrance to the Alfalfa Dinner at the Capital Hilton in Washington on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Metropolitan police push back Occupy DC demonstrators that are trying to block the guest entrance to the Alfalfa Dinner at the Capital Hilton in Washington on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Obama Gets Big Laughs While Crashing Alfalfa Club

President Obama Alfalfa Dinner

President Barack Obama on Saturday night crashed the Alfalfa Club dinner for his first visit since 2009 and his jokes have everyone talking.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Alfalfa Club it’s the quintessential DC insider club that exists primarily to hold an annual dinner with some of the most influential politicians from around the United States.

Obama showed up as the steak and lobster dinner and through out some jokes about himself and his presidency.

In joking about his own appeal to everyday Americans he said:

“You’ve heard it from the pundits: ‘Obama is cloistered in the White House.’ ‘He’s aloof.’ ‘He’s in the bubble.’ ‘He’s not connecting.’ And that’s why one of my big goals this year was to get out and be among everyday, ordinary Americans—like the men and women of the Alfalfa Club.”

After making the “out of touch joke” he then joked about his hour long State of the Union address in which he said he had “about 45 more minutes on the State of the Union that I’d like to deliver tonight.”

The President them took a moment to joke about his “promising future—as an Al Green impersonator” referring to his recent short vocal rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” hit which he performed while giving a speech at the Apollo Club. Al Green himself has praised Obama’s rendition of the song which in turn has helped the albums sales shoot through the roof.

He added:

“I’d like to acknowledge a very good friend of mine. Warren Buffett’s secretary’s boss is in the house.”

Obviously his jokes were geared directly towards the political heavy audience in the room but what do you think of his efforts at some lighthearted fun?

Excerpts From President Obama's Remarks, 99th Annual Alfalfa ...

The White House on Sunday released tidbits from President Obama's remarks at the 99th Annual Alfalfa Club Dinner, held Saturday night at the Capital Hilton by the exclusive members-only social club for the nation's elite. Over a dinner of Lobster and Filet Mignon, the President joked about his reputation, crooner Al Green, and his "We Can't Wait" campaign.  He ribbed club members Warren Buffett, House Speaker John Boehner, seated at the head table, and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush.

"One of my big goals this year was to get out and be among everyday, ordinary Americans -- like the men and women of the Alfalfa Club," President Obama quipped to his audience of billionaires and powerbrokers.

The black-tie event was closed to press. First Lady Michelle Obama accompanied her husband as a noisy protest from Occupy DC went on for hours outside the hotel, which included a human blockade to prevent guests from entering the party, and throwing glitter bombs at fancily dressed VIPs.

"It is great to be here tonight, because I have about 45 more minutes on the State of the Union that I’d like to deliver tonight," President Obama opened.

"You've heard it from the pundits: "Obama is cloistered in the White House." "He's aloof." "He's in the bubble." "He's not connecting,"" the President said. "And that’s why one of my big goals this year was to get out and be among everyday, ordinary Americans -- like the men and women of the Alfalfa Club."

The hundreds of Occupy DC protesters were making this same point outside of the hotel, shouting "shame! shame! shame!" as they noted that the dinner is for the 1% of powerbrokers they decry as having ruined the US economic system. Protesters threw glitter bombs at arriving guests, and created a human blockade to try to prohibit entrance.

"At least my harshest critics can agree I have a promising future -- as a Al Green impersonator," President Obama said.

The President sang a few bars of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" at a campaign fundraiser in New York two weeks ago, causing an almost 500% rise in the sales of Green's single.

The Alfalfa Club annually nominates a member to serves as President, and this year it was Jeb Bush, who visited the President on Friday at the White House, joined by his father, former President George H. W. Bush, also a member guest at the dinner.

"It is great to see Jeb Bush, who is accepting a nomination for President tonight," President Obama said. "I have to say, though, it's not fair to tease your friends like that."

President Obama has engaged in a series of Executive actions to continue his agenda without Congress, and Boehner heard about it.

"And Speaker Boehner, it is good to see you at the head table. I know how badly Eric Cantor wanted your seat. But, John, I want you to know: I am eager to work with members of Congress to be entertaining tonight. But if Congress is unwilling to cooperate, I will be funny without them."

Warren Buffett's secretary, Debbie Bosanek, has become the face of President Obama's campaign to reform tax law, after he proposed "The Buffett Rule" last September, following an op-ed from Buffett in which the billionaire opined that he paid a lower tax rate than his underling.

"I’d like to acknowledge a very good friend of mine -- Warren Buffet’s secretary’s boss is in the house," President Obama said.

Bosanek was seated in the First Lady's Box during the State of the Union Address.

The President had a few serious moments in his speech.

“Let us never forget the extraordinary privilege that we share as Americans, and the responsibility that we all have, as leaders, to the continued success of this country that’s made so many of our stories possible,” he said.

Guests spotted on the red carpet entering the dinner included tech entrepreneur Steve Case; Sen. John Kerry (D-MA); Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT); and Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.. Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) was among those who got glitter-bombed by Occupy DC as he crossed the street to get to the red carpet with companions. (Above: A photo of the Alfalfa Dinner entree, tweeted by Chef José Andrés, a guest at the dinner)

There are about 200 current Alfalfa Club members, who include Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright, Tom Daschle, Newt Gingrich, Alan Greenspan, Vernon Jordan Jr., and Steve Forbes. The Alfalfa Club was founded in 1913, with its primary function being to celebrate the birthday of Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lee (born Jan. 19, 1807). The annual dinner is its only event, and is held on the last Saturday in January each year. The club didn't admit African Americans as members until 1974, and women had to wait until 1994.

President Obama last attended the Alfalfa Club dinner in 2009.

"This dinner began almost one hundred years ago as a way to celebrate the birthday of General Robert E. Lee," President Obama said in 2009. "If he were here with us tonight, the General would be 202 years old. And very confused."

The name of the club comes from the alfalfa plant's reputation of doing anything for a drink.

*Entree photo by José Andrés; top photo by AP

Obama, Occupy DC Attend Alfalfa Dinner » Talk Radio 600 WBOB ...

 

Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Barack Obama attended the 99th annual Alfalfa Club dinner Saturday evening. Comprised of a who’s who of Washington elite, the social club’s sole purpose is to meet every January for a night of banquet festivities for its roughly 200 members. Per tradition, each sitting president is invited to deliver remarks at the event.

First Lady Michelle Obama accompanied her husband to the gala, held this year at the Capitol Hilton.

As is typical of the gathering, press was not allowed into the dinner, but details of the event usually leak out to the public over time.

The Alfalfa Club was founded in 1913 for the District’s movers and shakers to do what an alfalfa plant does: anything for a drink.

It would not admit black members until the 1970s and had its first women join as late as 1994 after then-President Bill Clinton boycotted the previous year’s dinner.

Held on the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, at the 2009 dinner President Obama commented on the occasion’s ties to the Civil War figure.

“If he were here with us tonight, the general would be 202 years old. And very confused,” he said.

Washington’s elite weren’t the only attendees.

Hundreds of Occupy DC protesters staged a rally outside the event, demonstrating against the perceived injustices of the city’s power brokers and heckling a number as they arrived, including Senator Joseph Lieberman.

The Connecticut lawmaker was showered in glitter as he approached the hotel. At one point during the rally female protesters even took their shirts off as a taunt to police.

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

On The Menu As President, First Lady Attend Alfalfa Club Dinner ...

A large, noisy protest by hundreds of members of Occupy DC didn't prevent President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama from arriving on time on Saturday evening to attend the 99th Annual Alfalfa Club Dinner in the ballroom at the Capital Hilton. The Alfalfa Club, an exclusive organization with members from America's 1% power elite exists for the sole purpose of hosting the affair on the last Saturday of every January. As is always the case, the dinner was closed to media, who were not allowed to hear President Obama make his comedic remarks. The President's pool, held far back, had just one glimpse of Mrs. Obama all night; she who wore a floor-length gown in red. (Above: Mrs. Obama in a red gown at a different black tie affair; it is one of her favorite colors)

Among the moguls and politicos spotted on the red carpet, held under a white tent in front of the hotel and away from the protesting: President G. H. W. Bush and his son Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida, who visited with the President on Friday afternoon at the White House, as well as President George Bush; President Obama's favorite billionaire, Warren Buffett; tech entrepreneur Steve Case; Sen. John Kerry (D-MA); Sen. Pat Leahy (D-VT); and Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.. Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-CT) was among those who got glitter-bombed by members of Occupy DC as he crossed the street to get to the red carpet with companions (video below).

The Alfalfa Dinner menu is always the same...
Chef
José Andrés was one of the few guests who tweeted about the event, which included tweeting to Obama Foodorama the photo, above, of his entree. It was a rare Filet Mignon and vegetables; the Alfalfa Club Dinner menu is the same each year, and also includes Lobster.

"At the Alfalfa club dinner.....one unique experience...i feel like Forrest Gump," Andrés tweeted as he entered the dinner.

His next tweet read "now they say that if you tweet they throw you out....." And then after the dinner Andrés sent the entree photo, noting : "im breaking the rules? You owe me one." Andrés hosted Mrs. Obama and a party of pals at his Oyamel restaurant in DC on Friday night.

President attended dinner in 2009...
The Alfalfa Club was founded in 1913, with its primary function being to celebrate the birthday of Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lee (born Jan. 19, 1807). The club didn't admit African Americans as members until 1974, and women had to wait until 1994.

"This dinner began almost one hundred years ago as a way to celebrate the birthday of General Robert E. Lee," President Obama said in 2009. "If he were here with us tonight, the General would be 202 years old. And very confused."

There are about 200 current Alfalfa Club members, which include Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright, Tom Daschle, Newt Gingrich, Buffett, Alan Greenspan, Vernon Jordan Jr., and Steve Forbes. Gingrich did not attend this evening; he's campaigning in Florida. Former Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon were members, as are the Bushes. The Alfalfa Club's name is a reference to the plant's supposed willingness to do anything for a drink.

The President and Mrs. Obama arrived at 7:02 PM and were back at the White House by 9:25 PM. They traveled the very short distance from the Capital Hilton to the White House in a 16-vehicle motorcade, which dropped them off and picked them up beneath the white tent in front of the hotel. The President's press pool enjoyed a sandwich buffet at the hotel, heavy on roast beef and turkey, as they were held far away from the action.

The 99% protest the 1%...
Thanks to the Occupy DC protest, there was a heavy security presence, which included police on horseback, street closures and barricades. Protesters carried banners and signs, and some women stripped off their shirts so they could not be touched by police. The protest was much tweeted, and there was a livestream of the action. Occupy DC has been given until Monday by District officials to vacate two encampments, both located within blocks of the White House. The National Park Service is scheduled to dismantle the encampments. (Above: Police on horseback face the Occupy protesters)

The video below, from Occupy DC, shows Sen. Lieberman getting glitter bombed as protesters shout "shame shame shame!" The protest delayed but did not prevent guest arrivals.

Occupy DC protesters were last out in force in front of the White House on the First Lady's birthday on Jan. 17, as the President and Mrs. Obama celebrated at nearby BLT Steak.

*The 2011 Alfalfa Club Dinner program, courtesy of Occupy DC.

*Entree photo by José Andrés; protest photo by AP; video from Occupy DC

Obama Attends Exclusive Alfalfa Club Dinner For Capital VIPs

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is attending the Alfalfa Club dinner, an annual black-tie event of the capital's political and business leaders. It is the second club dinner the president is addressing in four years.

Obama is at the dinner at a hotel near the White House with his wife, Michelle.

The club's only mission is to put on the steak and lobster dinner and give political leaders a chance to share jokes and make humorous speeches. As in past years, the dinner was closed to the media.

Among those attending were numerous current and former senators, including John Kerry of Massachusetts and Pat Leahy of Vermont.

Obama last spoke at the dinner in 2009. He did not attend in 2010 or last year.

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President Obama
on Saturday night attended the 99th Annual Alfalfa Club Dinner, an exclusive event for the nation's powerbrokers put on each year on the last Saturday in January by the members-only social club. Held at the Capital Hilton, the area was surrounded by a heavy police presence as the President, accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama, arrived at 7:02 PM in the presidential limousine, part of a 16-vehicle motorcade. Protesters from Occupy DC filled streets near the hotel, chanting and holding up signs and banners, throwing glitter, and later dancing in the area. Protesters tried to block guests from entering, but were unsuccesful. A large white tent was set up in front of the hotel for secure arrivals. The dinner featured comedic remarks from the President and was closed to press, who instead covered the protests. (Above: Glitter rains down on police during the protest)

Some women Occupy DC protesters took off their shirts, in theory preventing police from touching them. Police on horseback moved among the crowd, who were held back by barricades. (Above: Shirtless protesters from Occupy DC)

Occupy DC has been given until Monday by District officials to vacate two encampments, both located within blocks of the White House. The protest continued as the Alfalfa Dinner progressed.

"Protesters still dancing, mingling. This is great for morale, given what we're facing on Monday," tweeted @OccupyKSt more than an hour after the President and Mrs. Obama arrived. The K street encampment is located in McPherson Square.

Occupy DC Protesters were last out in force in front of the White House on the First Lady's birthday on Jan. 17, as the President and Mrs. Obama celebrated at nearby BLT Steak.

The protest on Saturday night was much tweeted, and there was a livestream of the action. Above, with this photo of police on hand to contain the protest, @mmorri tweeted "Pepper spray super speakers at #alfalfadinner #occupydc."

*Top photo by AP; other photos by Mike Morris, @mmorri

Tonight: President Obama, First Lady Will Attend Exclusive Alfalfa ...

Members-only club founded to celebrate birthday of Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lee...
President Obama will deliver remarks at the 99th Annual Alfalfa Club Dinner at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC this evening. First Lady Michelle Obama will also attend the 7:15 PM affair. The dinner is always closed to press, and always held on the last Saturday each January. The private, exclusive membership of about 200 is former Presidents, Cabinet Secretaries, Supreme Court Justices, lawmakers, and powerful business leaders. Each is allowed to bring two guests to the affair. The menu is always the same: Filet Mignon and Lobster, so the steak-loving First Couple should be pleased.

President Obama's remarks will be comedic, as is the tradition at the Alfalfa Club. It was founded in 1913, with its primary function being to celebrate the birthday of Confederate Civil War General Robert E. Lee (born Jan. 19, 1807). President Obama spoke at the dinner in 2009. The club didn't admit African Americans as members until 1974, and women had to wait until 1994.

"This dinner began almost one hundred years ago as a way to celebrate the birthday of General Robert E. Lee," President Obama said. "If he were here with us tonight, the General would be 202 years old. And very confused."

Presidential Alfalfa Club members...
During the course of the dinner, the Club's leadership will nominate a presidential candidate to serve for the year; the candidate is then required to make a speech. Several past candidates went on to become US Presidents after being nominated, including Richard Nixon in 1965 (elected in 1968), Ronald Reagan in 1974 (elected in 1980), and George W. Bush in 1998 (elected in 2000). In 2001, the Club's presidential nomination went to Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). He had no luck with the US presidency. President Bush's father, President George H. W. Bush, is in DC this weekend: He and his son, Jeb Bush, former Governor of Florida, met with President Obama in the Oval Office on Friday evening. The White House released a photo of the meeting, but did not include it on President Obama's official schedule for the day (above).

The Alfalfa Club's name is a reference to the plant's supposed willingness to do anything for a drink.

*Bush photo by Pete Souza/White House; top photo by AP.

Obama to speak at Alfalfa Club dinner | The Associated Press ...

By: The Associated Press | 01/28/12 1:38 AM
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President Barack Obama will address the 99th annual Alfalfa Club dinner in Washington Saturday evening.
First lady Michelle Obama will join the president at the prestigious event for Washington's movers and shakers being held at the Capital Hilton.
The dinner traditionally is closed to the media but is known for its jokes and speeches. The president usually is invited to deliver remarks.
The Alfalfa Club exists solely to put on the annual dinner.

Obama to speak at Alfalfa Club dinner | Washington Examiner

President Barack Obama will address the 99th annual Alfalfa Club dinner in Washington Saturday evening.

First lady Michelle Obama will join the president at the prestigious event for Washington's movers and shakers being held at the Capital Hilton.

The dinner traditionally is closed to the media but is known for its jokes and speeches. The president usually is invited to deliver remarks.

The Alfalfa Club exists solely to put on the annual dinner.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Alfalfa cubes vs pellets - Chronicle Forums

I use both My horse has not so great teeth so I do use the cubes as a mid-day lunch, soaked with TC senior because they are considered longer stem fiber. However on days when I don't have as much time to soak, I started to use pellets mixed with his a.m. and p.m. feed, and I use some mid-day mixed with the cubes so I can at least get him started on what has already softened. Interestingly, since I began this, he is not only holding his weight for the first winter ever, but he is gaining weight!! He has never looked this good in January!

If your horse is getting enough other fiber, the pellets are easier IMO. They soak faster and my horse seems to like the taste more.

As for getting your horse to eat them, I just mix TC senior with it and make a mash.

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