It’s a hectic say here in the CatBox. Diana will be here momentarily to change my pain patch. (Now, she left over an hour ago.) A couple of you mentioned a Tenz unit, and that is something I discussed with Molly, my PA. Here’s the problem. Someone needs to attach and dethatch the pads several times daily, and since the target location is mid-back, where I cannot reach, I could only use it with a live in caregiver. So that’s out for me. Tomorrow morning WWWendy is coming to destink the TomCat and help with food. It’s also a Store to Door grocery delivery day. Therefore please expect no more than a Personal Update from me. Happy Hump Day!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:28 (average 6:02). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Short Takes:
From Crooks and Liars: Appearing on Howie Carr’s show on Newsmax TV, Trump lawyer Joe DiGenova called for the public execution of Chris Krebs for his interview on CBS News’ 60 Minutes Sunday night after explaining in detail what the strategy is for disenfranchising millions of voters who elected Joe Biden.
The plan is pretty simple and utterly ridiculous. Republican governors will just declare the election process corrupt and either decline to send electors or else send a slate of electors for Donald Trump, regardless of the certified outcome of the actual election.
Barf Bag Alert!!
This is typical tactics for the 5th Reich. Many Republicans appear to be rejecting Trump*, but don’t believe them. The crimes he committed were implementing the policies they wanted from him. Now they’re feigning innocence. RESIST!!
From NY Times: Neither Jon Ossoff nor the Rev. Raphael Warnock has endorsed the Green New Deal. But that hasn’t stopped the Sunrise Movement, the activist climate group that champions the sweeping climate change plan, from mobilizing in force for the two Georgia Democrats in their high-stakes runoff races for Senate seats.
The group is aiming to help register 10,000 to 20,000 Georgians who will turn 18 by Jan. 5, the day of the elections. It has people on the ground canvassing and dropping off campaign literature. And while its appeals mention the threat from climate change, it does not present the issue as a litmus test.
“Right now, we’re focused on the bigger picture,” said Shanté Wolfe, who is leading the Sunrise Movement’s work in Georgia. “Our effort is in favor of the greater good.”
The furious efforts in Georgia by the Sunrise Movement and other progressive groups — on behalf of two candidates who do not share their most ambitious policy goals — reflect the urgency that is consuming the Democratic Party’s left flank. Two victories in Georgia would produce a 50-50 tie in the Senate, giving Democrats control of the chamber because Kamala Harris would cast tiebreaking votes as vice president.
I’m pleased to see the progressive left coming to the realization that the centrist-left is a far better choice than the 5th Reich. This is especially true, since wins in those races kick Bought Bitch Midnight Moscow Mitch out of the Majority Leader’s chair. RESIST!!
From YouTube (Colbert Late Show Channel): The Biden Family Cat Has Some Lofty Goals
How cool! CAT is where it’s AT. I especially like the part about nuking the dawgs! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast for the planet): To My Old Brown Earth
May we restore the earth to a world that still supports life! RESIST!!
48 Days until the Big FLUSH!!
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Darn. I do see the problem. I also have places I can’t reach, but I’m more fortunate in that those aren’t the places that hurt. Best to WWWendy, and don’t overdo putting the groceries away. I plane to be getting a delivery tomorrow too, but I haven’t placed the order yet. If I find they are out of stuff, I may wait instead.
Another CoViD story – this one is narrated in the second person. Ignore at your peril.
Cartoon – Yes. Even Nixon got a few things right.
C&L – Yeah. Well, we still know where the pitchforks are.
NYT – Yes. Glad to hear it. I’m seeing the phrase “All change is incremental” more and more often around the ‘Net. Glad people are starting to listen.
Colbert – Winston is black. He was appointed over the weekend. I put his picture in Saturday’s video thread. He didn’t then have his own Twitter account, so Champ and Major did the announcement.
Blast – AMEN!
“Another CoViD story:” Crying here, too, teary, anyway.
That has to be broadcast, in skywriting, above the mid-fucking -west!!!! Drilled into the heads of the “No mask for me idiot rabid individualists!
Useless pain still sucks.
‘Toon: I’m drinking to the next 50 years of the EPA, Trump-free! (Iced tea.)
C&L: DeGenova needs to be taken to the wood shed and spanked!
NYT: The “Sunrise Movement” rocks! Hopefully, this willed to a joining within the left, and much less splintering over minutiae.
Cat Power- More power to the feline people!
Pete Seeger: I have been familiar with him since I was 16, loved him, and the Weavers. We need to protect much more brown earth. India has planted 1,000,000 trees, in a single day, with the help of 800,000 volunteers! Bolsonaro must go the way of the Empty no longer so Orange.
Cartoon: PTL.
C&L: Good grief! What a horrible thing to say!
NYT: Awesome! Love the name of the movement, and those who will be active in it. Yes, get BBMM out for good!
CLSC: Love this little newbie. As Jackie Gleason used to say…’How SWEET it is!’
Blast – Dig it.
DU: “How serious is this?” Boy, that sure was a tearjerker. How awfully sad, and it goes on and on and on.
Sounded like a good plan, but can see why you can’t do it. Early HI’s to WWWendy for tomorrow, and that you get your chores done. Hope that you have a good day, and take good, good care, and get your rest, Tom. Thanks!
This just in: Biden family member under investigation by Secret Service (press release)
“Biden-Harris Transition: Statement from First Dog Elect Major Biden: “Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark Bark”
Translation: “I wish my adopted father a speedy recovery but I strongly maintain that I have done nothing wrong. I look forward to the Secret Service’s investigation, which I expect will confirm that I am a very good boy.” ~ JHB ~ HT – JD ~
2. “I’m willing to bet anything sooner than later that the game is up for Bill Barr too. Trump will go after him. It should be on pay-per-view if it’s not.” ~ John N. ~
3. “Fred Flintstone just threw his leader’s as- under the bus. He stated: “No evidence of fraud that would change the election.” “Pass the popcorn.” ~ Lorraine M. ~
4. “As this virus imperils more Texan lives and livelihoods, Gov. Abbott’s absence of leadership fails to meet even the dangerously low standards of the trump administration.” ~ Rep. Lloyd Doggett ~
5. “Keep your eyes on the news Saturday. dt’s heading down to GA., and I’m just going to call it what it is…a Hillbilly Nuremberg Rally. (Bill Maher came up with that.) I look for a lot of ugly to come out of there this weekend.” ~ David Mikulec ~
6. “PTSD – Post Truth Stress disorder.” ~ Paula D. ~
7. “Avoid charcoal products or anything with artificial dyes, which may result in your face oozing as you make false claims of voter fraud in Philadelphia, for example – .” ~ Caroline Giuliani ~ H/T – JD
TJI #4 – And isn’t Doggett correct. I am sorry.
I gather Tenz is a device that delivers electrical stimulation to nerves to inhibit or mask nerve pain. It might work in your case but there would be no guarantees even if the patches were put on several times a day. A schedule for visits taking the build-up of pain over the course of the day into account may prove more useful. Or you staying in bed longer whenever the nurses and doctors visit?
3:52 They are edible…
Cartoon: Did it ever come up to speed?
C&L: A call to execute Chris Krebs for some honest journalism? In Roman times they would have thrown him to the lions to appease the plebs with games and get rid of some opponents. Not much difference now, is there? In the meantime, Trump and his cronies hope Republicans have gotten the message and do as they’re told: steal the election.
NYT: If nothing else, progressives are smart and all know the saying “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush” If they want any Democratic legislation to pass, they’ll need to rid the Senate of McConnell first by winning those two seats.
SC: It seems Steven Colbert isn’t a cat-lover. Unlike our TomCat, cats, in general, do not want to nuke all dawgs.
BFTP: beautiful song.
Exactly right – except once you get a good placement with a good seal, I don’t think there’s any problem leaving it in place all day, only turning on the unit when it’s needed and letting it rest in between. Anyway, that works for me. I’s the changing that weakens the connection, because whatever stays on the skin is now no longer on the pad. You still don’t have to replace the gel every time, though, either. If one needs to get up for something, the unit is only abbout the size of a small cell phone, and the pad wires can be unplugged from it, or the unit itself can be disconnected from the computer and carried. whatever makes the most sense. I grant it’s easier to use summer than winter because clothes don’t get in the way (another reason to leave the pads attached if possible!)
Cartoon: Will be a lot nicer when tRump’s fingers/words are totally out of their business.
C&L: Sick minded R’s. Stop the crap now. Wish they’d grow up and realize he lost. No ifs or buts about it.
NYT: Way to go Sunrise Moment. With their help, we will win the two seats. I’d like to see mItch the bi*ch knocked out of his seat.
CLSC: Smart kitty.
BFTP: Good tune.
Regarding the Tenz unit. Couldn’t you place the patches on your sides or upper sides of your hips? The current radiates quite a bit. You can snap the wires on to the patches before you place the patches on.
Hope you get to feeling better. Got some rest today too.
Take care. Thanks TomCat
I gather the pain is just about at that spot that no one can reach – which is why backscratchers were invented. If he could borrow one and try it out it might be worth a try – but since it’s so iffy I can see why he wouldn’t want to put out anything up front.
Thanks and Hurry Hugs to all!
The EPA actually started under a GOP administration…although maybe the most criminal before this one…..but sadly when the GOP is in power its the Environmental destruction agency…..