May 102011
 

Yesterday I was was tied up in chores and today I’ll be going out to to run errands.  No rest for the weary, but I am current on comments, even though I am running a sleep deficit.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today it took me 3:37 (average 4:49).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Short Takes:

From MSNBC: The Navy has authorized its chaplains to perform same-sex marriages on military bases once the ban on gays in the military is lifted, but some members of Congress argue the authorization violates another federal law.

An April 13 memo from the chief of Navy chaplains concerning training revisions said "a chaplain may officiate a same-sex, civil marriage if it is conducted in accordance with a state that permits same-sex marriage or union.

I bet most Republicans have their panties in a bunch over this one!

From USA Today: Newt Gingrich’s Republican allies from his days as House speaker welcomed the news Monday that he plans to formally launch his presidential campaign Wednesday.

Another proven loser and proven liar fits the field perfectly.

From ABC: Senate Republicans tonight blocked the Obama administration’s pick to be deputy attorney general, James Cole.

Cole’s nomination to become the second-in-command to Eric Holder at the Justice Department failed to overcome the Senate’s 60-vote threshold, going down to defeat 50-40. The only Republican to support Cole was Indiana’s Dick Lugar. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid changed his vote to no to allow him to bring up the nomination again at a later date.

Were they stupid to believe the Republicans about the filibuster or what?  When they chickened out, I said the cosmetic and ephemeral.

Cartoon:

Jerry Holbert

Tuesday is Bagger Circumcision Day; begin below the chin.  (That was not intended to be a factual statement.)

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  6 Responses to “Open Thread–5/10/2011”

  1. 4:34 How did you do this one so fast?!? I am 44 out of 130 (338).

    • Jerry, the trick to that one was solving it from right to left, because the snout had recognizable curves on the right.

      My trick for today’s was to assemble the fruit on the right and the borders on the left. The mostly formed fruit snaps right in and cleanup is a cinch.

      • Maybe I need to plan a little better. Usually, I start with the border and then work towards the center.

        • Jerry that’s what I normally do too, but I always look to see if it has one large distinct feature like that big bright yellow lemon or a clearly defined straight line that traverses the entire width and adjust accordingly.

  2. Ha! That’s great – the Christofacists are going to go crazy over this.

    Ugh, Newt again. We’ll just have to remind everyone that he was having an affair while trying to impeach Clinton and that he had to resign his post.

    Why does everything take 60 votes and why didn’t Harry Reid change that shit?

    Great cartoon and funny statement today!

    • Tell me about it!

      He should be easy enough to newter. 😈

      Because, contrary to their promise at the start of the session, Republicans are filibustering everything.

      Thanks x2, Lisa.

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