I’m feeling a bit better, here in the CatBox, but I’m still quite tired, so I’ll be brief. Tomorrow is a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos are meditating with the Colts, but it won’t be televised here. I fear my full grown horses may be too long in the tooth to keep up with the kids. May the Divine Orb shine its blessing light on your team, unless they are equine juveniles. WWWendy also comes tomorrow to destink the foul TomCat and help with chores. We have lots to do, so please expect no more than a Personal Update tomorrow.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:43 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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Short Takes:
From NY Times: A federal judge handed a victory to House Democrats on Friday when she ruled that they were legally engaged in an impeachment inquiry, a decision that undercut President Trump’s arguments that the investigation is a sham.
The declaration came in a 75-page opinion by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell of the Federal District Court in Washington. She ruled that the House Judiciary Committee was entitled to view secret grand jury evidence gathered by the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III.
Typically, Congress has no right to view such evidence. But in 1974, the courts permitted lawmakers to see such materials as they weighed whether to impeach President Richard M. Nixon. The House is now immersed in the same process focused on Mr. Trump, Judge Howell ruled, and that easily outweighs any need to keep the information secret from lawmakers.
Wonderful! However, I have no doubt that Barrf will appeal this to the District Court of Appeals in DC, and upon losing there, to SCROTUS (Republican anti-Constitutional VD). This decision invalidates the entire noncooperation policy of the Republican Reich, but don’t expect any documents anytime soon. RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): The Legacy Of Representative Elijah Cummings
RIP Elijah. Damn I’m going to miss him! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past by special request of Mitch D.): The Youngbloods ☮ “Get Together” 1969 HQ
I sang and played this song on the guitar for years. Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue!!
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4:36 I’m so old, I remember when tennis balls were white.
Cartoon – And that was a high bar indeed.
NYT – Judge Howell brooks no nonsense and takes no prisoners I hope we get liucky again as this moves on.
Elijah – Yes indeed. While still in tears, I do like the oh-so-gentle and oh-so-accurate shade cast by Hillary and Barack.
Past – I think I remember this cover better than the other.
Cartoon: Was the clear winner vs. Boeing at the time. Big bucks too.
NYT: Good news!
MSNBC: Such a kind, gentle, and oh! so loved and respected Statesman. I miss him already. If anyone is interested, here are the transcripts from the funeral. Speakers: Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Hillary Clinton.
https://www.rev.com/blog/elijah-cummings-funeral-eulogy-transcripts-barack-obama-nancy-pelosi-and-hillary-clinton-among-speakers-at-late-representatives-funeral
BFTP: Yep, another great song!
Hope that you have a good rest of your day and Good Luck with the Colts tomorrow. Hi, Wendy!! We play the Raiders. uh-oh, we’ll see!
*This just in: News Update: “Roger Stone has violated the gag order he has been under. He gave an interview Friday on Info Wars re: the impeachment inquiry! We might get to watch Roger take a perp walk this week.”
~ Lori E. ~
2. Trump’s campaign has over $1 MILLION in outstanding bills from America’s cities.” ~ WaPo ~
3. Re: R’s Room Storming: “What do we want? What we have! Where do we want it? Already got it! Why are we here? I don’t know, I heard there was pizza!” ~ Stephen Colbert ~
4. “Tulsi Gabbard – Jill Stein, 2.0 ? ~ Vince B. ~
NYT: Marvelous!!!!!!
Cummings: One very special man!
Youngbloods: Man, I like that song!! I did not know there was another (this) album with this song. The original was called “Elephant Mountain.” Thanks, TC.
‘Toon: Now, just what was it that Eisenhower warned us about?
Thank you for the news Tom Cat
Cartoon: To this day, they are still doing strongly here in San Diego.
NYT: Thank you, Judge Hodges. We need more like her on our side.
MSNBC: Elijah will continue to be greatly missed.
Youngbloods: I remember the song very well. It’s a song we need today to reprogram people’s mind to peace/love, not war/hate.
Glad you’re feeling better. That you enjoyed your evening.
Take care. Thanks TomCat
3:33 Uninteresting fuzzy and colour-drenched picture.
Cartoon: Both The Netherlands and Australia are still waiting for them to be delivered while trying to get the money together for the ever-increasing costs.
NYT: Another win for House Democrats, which is positive, but -as you say, TomCat – but no guaranty that this will deliver the desired results. For that to happen, Barrf will need to be impeached immediately.
MSNBC: A reminder of why I respected this man so much and to why his presence on Congress will be very much missed.
YT: I know the song, but in an only slightly rowdier cover version by the Dave Clark Five from the UK in 1970.
Thanks and Hugs to all! 🏈
Judge Howell’s 75-page ruling is a HUGE win for Democrats and democracy!
Although written by a law professor, this explains in understandable language the impact of the ruling:
https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/conlaw/2019/10/court-orders-doj-to-release-grand-jury-material-from-mueller-report-to-housevalidates-house-impeachm.html
Undoubtedly it will be appealed, but she obviously wrote it with that in mind – it’s a very solidly written ruling.