Video Thread 1/21/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:58 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jan 212021

Isn’t it nice to want to share a Tweet from the President because it’s so positive!

The time to move forward is now. pic.twitter.com/IrUUu0bxGO

— President Biden (@POTUS) January 20, 2021

The Lincoln Project

Amanda Gorman reads at inauguration – Transcript here https://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/20/amanda-gormans-inaugural-poem-the-hill-we-climb-full-text.html

From the presentation of “The Drum Major Instinct”

John Pavlovitz on hope, night, and dawn.

This one and the next one look back instead of forward, but both are too clever to miss.
Rocky Mountain Mike – “Pardon Party”

Founders Sing – 25th Amendment

If you’ve seen this – I don’t apologize – it can stand multiple viewings.

Beau – taped around noon Tuesday, obviously – but still pertinent – now and going forward

From 1933 originally. Well, we’ve been saying we needed FDR.

Video Thread 1/20/2021 (a palindrome) (not sarah)

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:01 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jan 202021

OK, so I’m a little giddy today. Aren’t you? Be honest!

This was last night, which is why it is so dark. I wanted something upbeat for today, and neither Biden not Harris is much of a grandstander, but they are both caring.

Robert Reich

Now This News – I missed it at the time, but now I wonder if it could help if seen by Trump** supporters.

“The Damage Report” I have no comment.

Beau on inauguration Security (which will basically be completed by the time this goes up – let’s hope he is right – he taped it Monday.)

Music – “Jubilee” by G. W. Chadwick – because it’s my personal favorite feel-good piece.

Video Thread 1/18/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:08 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jan 182021

The Lincoln Project

Really American – ACCOUNTABILITY. Share it.

Now This News – The Importance of MLK Day. Yes, that’s MLK III.

The New Yorker – 12-minute video from the Capitol Coup. H/T Nameless https://www.democraticunderground.com/emoticons/hattip.gif

This video, or I should say group of videos, from ProPublica was curated from video clips downloaded from Parler before it went dark. It’s designed to provide an immersive experience (which I consider a trigger warning – and they also provide one.) The way it is presented, I really can’t embed it, but I give the link. It is ordered into a timeline and grouped based on general location the videos were taken from. You can pick a location, or click anywhere in the timeline, or scroll down (it’s a very long scroll.) You may have to take some of them off of mute (or vice versa.)

Oh, this is delicious.

Absolute mic drop. I’d love to hear someone answer this question. pic.twitter.com/L8KHaNdYO1

— sarah o’grady 🤷🏻‍♀️ (@ladyogrady) January 16, 2021

Long, but interesting. Not exactly full of laughs … but it does suggest some pretty funny scenarios, including regarding Presidential Libraries.

Keith from yesterday

Video Thread 1/17/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:29 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jan 172021

The Lincoln Project – The Jim Crow Caucus

The Lincoln Project Tweet – video being shown widely on TV in Missouri an dprobebly elsewhere.

This is your coup. pic.twitter.com/3iOR2I55ih

— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 12, 2021

Really American

C&L Chris Hayes on telling the truth

CNN on Capitol police experiences

https://action.lakotalaw.org/action/biden-pipelines
This video on Standing Rock features Deb Haaland and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. It’s also linked to a petition.

Jamie Raskin on CNN – Hanky alert. We need more like him.

Amber Ruffin – Beautiful!

Can terrible things bring you joy? Tonight on The #AmberRuffinShow, we find out the answer is yes! pic.twitter.com/kxg8RKT8fB

— amber ruffin (@ambermruffin) January 16, 2021

Beau’s best guess as to what BBM is thinking

Personal Update – 1/16/2020

Posted by TomCat at 12:03 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jan 162021

Yesterday, my labs were excellent, and my Oncologist called my overall condition better than expected. They were running a bit slow, so by the time I got home I was exhausted. I did not sleep well. When I’m sitting up so long, it takes a couple days to get my pain level back to barely tolerable (3 – 4) from severe (6-7). WWWendy has de-stunk me and is doing chores. It’s a Holy Weekend in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Portland Chiefs play the Browns tomorrow. How much I do tomorrow will depend on how I feel. Cheering Trump’s** last weekend!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:58 (average 4:49). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: …On Wednesday afternoon, just hours after his 2nd impeachment (the first President to ever be impeached twice!) he released a 5-minute hostage video where he condemned the violent riot and insurrection (that he encouraged) and told his army of deranged MAGA supporters to please not do it again (wink wink).

The video was released on Twitter. Not Trump’s Twitter account…which is shut down. It was put out on the White House Twitter/YouTube account.

Trump still has not conceded the election that he clearly lost. Nor has he called President-elect Joe Biden to congratulate him. Not that Biden cares.

In addition to his second impeachment and the hostage video, Trump’s relationship with his bestie, Rudy Giuliani, is on thin ice. Why? Because Rudy didn’t deliver…so now Trump doesn’t want to pay him. Trump was “offended” by Giuliani’s request for $20,000/day. The Washington Post reports that Trump has told aides not to pay him AT ALL. Trump is also insisting on “personally approv[ing] any reimbursements for the expenses Giuliani incurred while traveling on the president’s behalf to challenge election results in key states.”

Trump** isn’t paying his bills? LMAO! Oh my! What a surprise! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Crosby Stills Nash – Carry On / Questions

Ah… the memories! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!

Wednesday, Dump Trump** Hump Day,

Is the Big FLUSH!!

Video Thread 1/14/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 3:30 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jan 142021

Meidas Touch

Really American – Maxine Waters.

Now This News – Capitol Police Suspended

Now This News – Jason Crow was a manager in the first impeachment. From Colorado, he helps make up for Boebert, Buck, and Lamborn

Adam Schiff on MSNBC – apologies to all who have already seen it.

Lawrence makes a good point., she said, grudgingly.

The Trumpty Dumpty Cycle – Episode # 21 (the last)

Beau on the message from the Joint Chiefs

Personal Update – 1/14/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:03 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jan 142021

It’s a hectic day here in the CatBox. I have no idea why, but I could not sleep last night, so I’m very tired. As soon as I dozed off during my morning nap, I woke up., because I had to make an emergency run to the throne to impeach a big load of Republicans. Fortunately it was neither -osis nor -itis. Today is grocery delivery day from Store to Door, and I have to unpack and put everything away when they arrive. Tomorrow WWWendy is taking me to the hospital for my infusion. I’ll post a brief Personal Update, before I leave, and and a “home safe” comment in the afternoon or evening. Saturday is a WWWendy day, so please expect no more than a personal update that day. This is a the last day with Trump** as Resident. Make it a good one.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:43 (average 8:29). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Keep this in mind as Beat Bawling Baby Moscow Mitch has promised to cooperate during Trump’s** Senate Trial. He’s up to something. What do you think it is?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): THE LAWLESS AND THE CAPITOL (The Walrus and the Carpenter)

Don is spot on as usual!! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past):

Ah… the memories! There is no greater threat to freedom than the Republican Reich! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!

Wednesday, Dump Trump** Hump Day,

Is the Big FLUSH!!

Samantha Bee from 1/13/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 10:25 am Politics

Jan 142021

Too Late for Republicans Parts I and II

A couple of short ones:

Georgia

Trump Burn Book

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