It’s another tired day here in the CatBox. I slept well last night, but I’m pretty run down from a sleep deficit. I need more. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, so please expect no more than an Open Thread. Have a great weekend.
Jig Zone Puzzle:Today’s took me 3:30 (average 4:57). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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Short Takes:
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Michael Moore: ‘Trump Is Very Beatable’ In 2020
Who remembers that Michael warned us that Trump* would beat Hillary in 2016? It pleases me to see him say that several Democrats can beat Trump* in 2020, if we do our share. Trump is not worthy of fear, unless Putin successfully puts him in again. The Democratic Party cannot afford to ignore any state in 2020! RESIST!!
From Alternet: “Again, Joni Ernst has shown that she is willing to push our families into poverty with a smile. The programs she plans to cut are a lifeline for millions of Americans. She should be ashamed.”
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa told donors at a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. last March that federal spending on non-discretionary programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security is “out of control” and will require “changes” in the future.
That’s according to a 55-second audio clip published Wednesday by Iowa Starting Line. In the recording, Ernst is asked by an attendee whether she is on board with Sen. David Perdue’s (R-Ga.) call for cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
“I think we all are because we understand that our non-discretionary spending is growing like this,” replied Ernst, who is up for reelection in 2020. “Everyone focuses on discretionary spending because that is what we can control in Congress. The rest is on autopilot and is out of control. We have to figure out ways to honor the commitments that have been made, but make changes for the future. How we do that, I don’t know.”
Progressive advocacy group Social Security Works tweeted that “changes” is “code for massive cuts.”
Joni Pig Nuts isn’t alone in this. When it comes to slashing YOUR Medicare and Medicaid, the entire Republican Reich want to cut off YOUR nuts and more! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): the kinks- you really got me
Ah… The memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue!!
19 Responses to “Open Thread–2/15/2020”
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I hope that you sleep better soon Tom Cat.x😴😴
Cartoon: Well, of course!
MSNBC: Good informative video. W/share also.
AN: She caters to the rich, more $$$ in her pocket. Ugh!!
BFTP: Awesome song!!
Hi Wendy!! (ahead of time, lol ) Get your rest, you’ve had a tough week, imho. Take good care, and Thanks, Tom.
This just in: “dt proclaimed that Article 2 of the Constitution gives him ‘the right to do whatever I want as President.’ He can’t read, nor does he understand the words.” ~ KS ~
2. “Trump lost another case in court – the appeals court rejected his work for medicaid.” ~ Bev H. ~
3. “Ms. Hicks is one of dt’s fave girls. She could often be found in the WH file room under ‘T’ for Trump.”
~ Sara A. ~
4. “It only takes a stronger person to wipe the floor with dt. If only people realized that…Trump is nothing but a paper tiger. One blow and he falls.” ~ Nicole D. ~
I certainly hope that Michael Moore is right. The Democrats need to get their doo-doo together and pick a candidate who can beat tRump. Our nation cannot survive another four years of his depravity and incompetence.
6:39 Elusive butterfly.
This Randy Rainbow has been out for three weeks, but I just found it, because I just now desperately needed one.
Cartoon – Really, an insult to both bananas and also real banana republics.
Moore – That’s good to hear. I actually turned off 11th Hour last night because some of the things he has been saying have been too depressing. And, as you point out, he was right in 2016.
Joni Ernst probably thinks “out of control” is a hog that got away with one ball left. If she wants to see REAL out of control spending, she should look at the defense budget. If those numbers are too big to grasp, then she should look at what Trump’s properties are charging the Secret Service to do their job. I also don’t believe for a second that any Republican actually wants to “honor the commitments that have been made.” If you do I have a bridge to sell. Mine has San Francisco at one ind and Marin County at the other. And TC has a nice one for sale too.
Past – Who could forget this rhythm.
Loved Randy 🌈 He didn’t mince his words/lyrics this time, did he?
Your “Resist” cartoon was pretty scary though. I refrained from scrolling up and down the page as much as possible in fear that horrible clown’s face passed by again 😉
See my reply to Nameless on the Maher post.
3:04 I love butterflies but not all, depending on how much havoc their caterpillars wreak.
Cartoon: Time for truth-telling.
MSNBC: Listen to the man! I’m glad though that More doesn’t campaign or show a strong preference for a candidate in an interview like this (he only admitted to Bernie when asked). He’s very aware that Trump may be beatable but only if all Democrats unite behind whatever candidate comes out of the primaries and not give their vote to a third party or, worse, to Trump just because they don’t like it that the final Democratic choice is not their favourite.
Alternet: Of course, Republicans have gone after non-discretionary programs year after year. They were often rebuked but they have managed to erode some of the foundations of these programs anyway and hauled other cuts or expenditures in by threatening cuts in the game they call budgeting. I’m sure these non-discretionary programs have been cut either directly or by not increasing their budgets to fit a growing population, increased demand and inflation.
BFTP: Great song, great memories, thank’s TomCat.
Actually, Michael Moore does actively campaign for Bernie.
I know that, TomCat, but he refrained from doing so while making his point in this video because that would have undermined making it.
Ah! I see what you meant!
‘Toon: That’s who they’ve become.
MSNBC: I never knew that Hillary did not EVEN damned go there at all.
Ernst: Dirty word.
BFTP: I like the Kinks.
Even without a Betsy Ross, Rethuglicans have created their own flag:
Where’s the swastika? 😾
I think Nameless was responding to a request from Mitch (whether or not, it’s just what Mitch asked for).
I’m sure, but a Republican flag without a swastika is like an ocean without fish.
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Cartoon: So full of it.
MSNBC: I certainly hope that Mike is correct this time too. There is no way that our country can go with the idiot another four.
Alternet: She’s despicable.
BFTP: Love the Kinks. Great tune.
Loved the video/tune that Joanna posted.
I’m still recovering from my trip to Disneyland. We had a lot of fun. So much has changed since I was there over 30 years ago.
Glad to hear that you got some sleep. Hope it continues.
Take care. Thanks TomCat
I’m glad you had a good time! Did you eat Mickey Mouse for me? 🐭
Glad you enjoyed Disneyland! Yes, it’s a strenuous kind of fun there. I’m no longer up to it myself, glad you were. Now, then, rest up.
Thanks and Sunday Hugs to all!