It’s another Crazy day here in the CatBox. Store to Door is coming to deliver groceries, and I need to put them away. I last texted Nameless yesterday mid day. He was back on BIPAP. I don’t want to disturb his rest, but if I have not heard from him by suppertime, I’ll text him. I hope you all have a great day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 2:59 (average 4:25). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
That could be either the ear or the brain.
Short Takes:
From Daily Kos: By Monday, Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election had been confirmed by every major media outlet, including Fox News, been welcomed by every leader of the G7 along with dozens of other foreign officials, and been celebrated in the streets of every major American city. As it turns out, all those plywood panels nailed up over windows were only there to shield sensitive eyes from just too much dancing.
When it comes to Republicans, the chorus of accolades falls away to more of a barbershop quartet … minus one. Former president George W. Bush spoke up to express his acceptance of Biden’s victory and offer the traditional best wishes for the coming term. Sen. Mitt Romney has sent along his best wishes, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski—keen to make everyone forget how she flip-flop-flipped on Amy Coney Barrett—decided to acknowledge reality. And that is about it.
But if the reaction of the Republicans over the weekend might be best described as crickets, it now seems that many of them have rediscovered their voices. And they’re using them to take up the cause of destroying democracy.
Were we expecting anything else? The only reason Crawford Caligula has taken exception is that Trump’s* political demise ensures Bush’s ability to relinquish the title “worst in US History”. RESIST!!
From Crooks and Liars: The world is better off without people like Irvin Baxter Jr in it. A hate-mongering homophobe that, like the rest of these televangelists, had become enormously wealthy peddling poison.
Source: Pinknews
Reverend Baxter, founder of Endtime Ministries and host of End of the Age on Christian TV network Trinity Broadcasting Network, died aged 75 on Tuesday (3 November), the network said.
Now we know that for Republican pseudo-Christian (the opposite of REAL Christian) perverts, Trump* Virus is an STD! RESIST!!
From NY Times: President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s transition team is preparing multiple sets of policy proposals for the economy, health care, climate change and other domestic issues, including the ambitious agenda Mr. Biden laid out in his winning campaign, while acknowledging it may have to be pared back in recognition of divided government.
Where the incoming administration lands depends heavily on two Senate runoffs in Georgia in early January.
If Democrats win both races, close aides to Mr. Biden and economists who helped advise his campaign say the president-elect will try to push through a large stimulus plan for the flagging economic recovery — most likely along the lines of the $2.2 trillion that House Democrats approved this fall. His stimulus plan under such a scenario would include hundreds of billions of dollars for state and local governments that have lost tax revenue amid the pandemic recession, extended unemployment benefits for people who lost jobs during the crisis and a new round of aid for small businesses.
His team is also developing a government employment program — called the Public Health Jobs Corps — that would put 100,000 Americans to work on virus testing and contact tracing.
A narrow majority in the Senate would also give Mr. Biden the chance to push through his proposed tax increases on corporations and the rich — tax hikes that would be used to fund the president-elect’s more ambitious plans like rebuilding roads and bridges, speeding the transition to a carbon-free energy sector and helping Americans afford health care.
But if Republicans win even one of the Georgia seats, Mr. Biden will most likely need to settle for a wave of executive actions that would bring more incremental progress toward his policy goals, while trying to cut compromise deals with Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader.
This is why Democratic wins in BOTH races is critically important for America’s future! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Beatles – Revolution
While the overwhelming majority of violence and destruction is perpetrated by Republicans, I reject the tiny bit that comes from the left say they are not welcome in my revolution! This tune could not be more appropriate. RESIST!!
68 Days Until the FLUSH!!
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Don’t overdo putting away groceries.
Now, here’s a thought …
Trump May Want to Visit the White House Gift Shop
Cartoon – Or the ear-to-brain connection. Or all three as a unit. It all works.
DK – Shrub I saw, and it didn’t surprise me – as awful a president as he was, he has subsequently showed the ability to behave in a civilized manner. Romney surprises ma a little, and Murkowski a lot. The others … not so much.
C&L – If he found his data in the encyclopedia, I can about guarantee it’s not accurate. There’s no way books can keep up with the information stream today.
NYT – Freya probably knows of things whoch can help. I know Daily Kos is putting together phone banks, text banks, and letter banks to nudge people to vote, all of which can be done from home, wherever you are. Historically, Democrats are terrible in special elections, and we can’t let that happen this time. Pf course money always helps (not that anyone is going to run a campaign off of our contributions, but every little bit does help.)
Blast – Not every revolution is violent. Lord knows we are doing our best to make this one, if not completely peaceful (because whining does disturb the peace), at least not bloody.
Cartoon: For some reason, this pic made me laugh. The tea-bag is the finishing touch too. lol
DK: The R’s are never truthful, I don’t know how they can live with themselves, re: their hate and malice. ugh!
C&L: A liar from the get-go.
NYT: Finger crossed for the (D) WIN !!
BFTP: What you wrote, Tom. Amen!
Yes, I’m sure you’ll let us know how Nameless is doing. Hope and Prayers for his recovery. Get your rest, take good care, and Thanks, Tom.
*This just in: “Donald Trump’s silence is his concession speech.” ~ Lawrence O’Donell
2. “As of last Wednesday, El Paso, Texas is under lockdown amid a surging covid-19 outbreak. It has reported 29,118 active cases thus far. *pb*
3. “We cannot normalize Pompeo’s threats to democratic legitimacy…foreign leader and diplomats must stand up for democracy and refuse to meet with Secretary Pompeo until he publicly recognizes President Elect Joe Biden’s victory.” ~ Serra Sippel ~
4. “Trump is the Incredible Shrinking Man. Each day he gets smaller until January 20th, he will be gone.
~ John P. ~
5. “White House press secretary and Winter Sorceress spreading frost on the flowers….Kayleigh McEnany.” ~ Stephen Colbert ~
6. “Today, President Elect Joe Bid took part in separate congratulatory calls with the leaders of France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom.” ~ The Biden-Harris transition Team Tweet ~
TJI #1 That is certainy more conducuve ro peace than anything that might come out of his mouth.
TJI 1: Have to agree with Joanne’s comment. I know that I’m definitely enjoying his silence.
TJI 2: It’s insane… the pandemic is spreading like a wild fire. We made the Purple Tier yesterday here in San Diego. Praying for some sort of relief/control.
TJI 4: I’m hoping and praying that’s true.
TJI# 1:I happened to see O’Donell say that, and it was soooo spot-on!
TJI#3: I know that the comparisons with Hitler may be all too common, but Pompeo is just like the scum that gravitated to Hitler. Has he read Goebbel’s “Recipe for Propaganda” book?
TJI# 4: I saw that movie, this time the spider will win.
#3. Amen!
#4. Shrinking? I trust Stormy would say that’s not possible
Cartoon – ain’t that the truth! Q: What do you call Republicans after they learn to think for themselves? A: Democrats.
Cartoon: Ain’t that the flipping truth?
DK: Biden’s the one everyone wants. Shameful that tRump is being such an ugly bas*ard. Glad to see that a few more of his rotten R’s are coming to realize that tRump’s time is over with. I would be ashamed to be one of them; seeing my boss, act like he currently is, doing nothing that he’s suppose to be doing. Will be so happy when January 20, 2021.
C&L: No he’s not going to be missed. Sick of liars.
NYT: I’m praying that the Democrats win both of them.
BFTP: Agree with your comment 100%.
Hope your groceries came on time, that you were able to put them away without too much pain/discomfort.
Thanks for the update on Nameless. Hope he’s doing better. Prayers being sent his way.
Hope the rest of your day is a good one. Take care. Thanks TomCat
Don’t forget to mark your progress during the day with periods of rest, TomCat. And thank you for the update on Nameless. He’s obviously having problems with breathing but the cause of it is still unknown, is it? My thoughts are with him.
3:21 Nice piece of nature.
Cartoon: Steve Bannon wanted to even the field and put the heads of Fauci and other scientists on pikes.
DK: Mitt Romney had more political sense than all of Republicans in Congress put together and decided to abandon Trump a long time ago. The rest of them are stuck to and with Trump and, let’s not forget this, also have a mandate to destroy democracy given by their voters when they retained their seat in the Senate or even gained them in the House. Republicans in Congress didn’t lose the election so there’s no reason for them to change. If Republicans retain their majority in the Senate and Mitch McConnell can determine the way America’s future will go, Biden will be a lame duck from the start unless he rules by decree, much like Trump did.
C&L: Well, it’s up to his boss now how Reverend Baxter will be judged. What do you think; did he go up or down?
NYT: No need to repeat my comment from above on DK, is there?
BFTP: Boy, those sentiments survived time in pristine condition, didn’t they!
‘toon: If it did not have nasal passages, it would be useless.
DK: And in today’s news we have Dumpy’s PR twit proclaiming that he will attend his own inauguration…on some other planet.
C&L: Bye now.
NYT: RESIST!
BFP: Love it! And, yes, I do!
Thanks and spooky TGIF Hugs to all!
I love Joanne’s Obama cartoon!!! thanks.