Yesterday I did some computer work, but mostly I rested. I did not watch the Republican Foreign Policy Debate, because I spent almost two weeks in a sick bed the last time I exposed myself to such vile garbage, and because I was asleep. Suffice it to say that the failures of the last Republican administration brought us 9/11 and torture. I’m current with replies. Tomorrow I have errands to run and plan to cook as much of my Thanksgiving dinner in advance as I can.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today it took me 4:21 (average 5:13). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Fantasy Football Report:
Scores
TomCat Teabag Trashers
Progressive Underdogs
116.00
133.48
Texans Will Rise Again
Playing without a helmet
85.40
110.06
ManOnDogSantorum
hugos renegades
82.56
73.46
Standings
Points
Rank
Team Name
W-L-T
Pct
Streak
Waiver
For
Against
1 (1)
Progressive Underdogs
9-2-0
.818
W1
6
1327.94
1163.50
2 (2)
ManOnDogSantorum
7-4-0
.636
W2
5
1229.34
1133.86
3 (3)
TomCat Teabag Trashers
6-5-0
.545
L1
4
1271.70
1169.96
4 (4)
Playing without a helmet
6-5-0
.545
W2
3
1211.28
1089.82
5 (5)
hugos renegades
5-6-0
.455
L2
2
1189.70
1155.44
6 (6)
Texans Will Rise Again
0-11-0
.000
L11
1
809.42
1326.80
This is the fourth time I have lost with the second highest score in the league. 🙁
Short Takes:
From MoveOn.org: Elizabeth Warren’s latest ad.
Republicans have good reason to fear her.
From LA Times: But in Quinnipiac’s survey of likely Republican voters, Gingrich leads the field of GOP contenders, with 26% support compared to 22% for Romney and 14% for Cain. And he wins a head-to-head matchup with Romney, 49% to 39%.
A new CNN poll has the two tied — Gingrich wins 24% compared to 20% for Romney — within the margin of error of 5 percentage points.
I guess it’s time to Newter him again.
From Common Dreams: A new survey from Fairleigh Dickinson University has found that viewers of Fox News are less informed about world events than people who do not watch any news.
There it is. Watching no news informs Americans better that the Republican Reichsministry of Propaganda.
Cartoon:
6 Responses to “Open Thread–11/23/2011”
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4:53
Sorry you slipped into 3rd place.
Great ad, Elizabeth!
It seems they are continuing with their policy of “Anybody but Romney”.
Close.
It happens. 🙂
Agree!
After all they can’t have someone they perceive as a heathen representing theocons.
Elizabeth Warren — I almost wish I could move to Massachusetts and vote for her (Yeh, I know I’d have to become an American and give up my universal healthcare — that’s why I said ‘almost’). She is an intelligent, straight shooting lady of the people. Go Elizabeth!!!!!
Gingrich — I didn’t watch the debate but I always like looking at the other clips that are with the ones you post. On yesterday’s Ed Show clip, there was a discussion of the Foreign Affairs debate. Newt seemed to go head to head at one point with Romney (there was some Romney eye rolling going on!). He also separated himself from many Republican/Teabaggers by saying there has to be some humanity in the deportation process. I believe he referenced the party’s family values when talking about deporting illegal immigrants and taking a humane, closer look when the intended deportees were paying American taxes and had American born children. I believe Ed said that was quite a change for Newt. I like your statement: I guess it’s time to Newter him again. But Newt may very well have done it for you!
Fox News — Was there ever any real doubt? There should be a disclaimer that shows on the screen every time you turn on the channel: This station is hazardous to your mental wellbeing. Any treatment required as a result of viewing will not be covered by your health insurance.
Cartoon — Only rat’s would vote for him. For that matter, only rats would vote Republican/Teabagger!
If you did I would color you fool!
It is. It will make the early primaries tougher, but if he wins, defeating him in the general will be harder.
LOL!
Amen!
Love the cartoon TC. I didn’t know you had a picture of Willard’s brother.
LOL AP! But that’s Newt’s brother. 😉