The Lincoln Project – The “New” Republican Party –
Meidas Touch Podcast with Malcolm Nance – “Vanilla Isis”
Really American – Flori-duh. Glenn talks more slowly and uses more logic on his own show (Justice Matters) but they’re kind of long.
Justice Matters – See, I told you Glenn could talk more calmly. Of course, that kind of makes it longer. Still under 10 minutes, though.
Beau on Biden Response to Texas
Don Winslow Films – anther lie from Lindsey
Really American – Ron Johnson – OMG
Now This News – Florida – Hey, I canfeel where they are coming from – but they are still wrong (not that Florida’s government officials have any moral high ground here. They don’t.)
Now This News – Fighting back against substandard medical care based on race.
Robert Reich – Unrigging the GOP’s Minority Rule
Jesse Dollmore – This is long and a bit repetetive, but it is also the first I have heard of any suggestion – at least any sworn suggestion – that the Secret Service was involved in the January 6 insurrection.
Beau – Forecasting for the GOP with at least one interesting takeaway
It’s a tired painful day here in the CatBox. I have a severe case of Republicitis, and that may be adding to the back pain. I’m gradually increasing meds, trying not to overdo it. WWWendy is coming this evening. I should be in the saddle tomorrow. TGIF!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:22 (average 6:16). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Short Takes:
From Alternet: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is entering his new, less powerful role the same way he managed the Senate when he was Majority Leader, with one purpose in mind: block everything Democrats want.
Democratic Senators on Thursday blasted McConnell publicly after he threatened to filibuster the organizing agreement, which specifies how many Senators from each party sit on committees and who chairs them.
CNN’s Manu Raju notes if there is no power-sharing agreement, “the Senate will operate under the rules of the last Congress when the GOP controlled Senate majority and held committee chairs.”
At the center of McConnell’s obstruction: he’s demanding Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) commit to keeping the filibuster – which would allow Republicans to block and jettison everything Democrats want. That means Republicans could block all of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees, and all legislation Democrats want to pass. [emphasis added]
I don’t understand the particulars of how Bought Bitch Mitch can filibastard the organizing agreement. I think we could try to invoke the Nuclear Option, but that is likely to fail because Dino Joe Manchin would vote with the Republicans. However we do it, we cannot allow Republican minority rule. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): US Unfinished Business With Trump Leaves Bifurcated Vision As Biden Begins
Rachel is right to elucidate the horrid state of affairs Biden inherited from the RNP (Republican Nazi Party). RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio)
Ah… the memories. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
Democrats – they (can finally) get the job done Parts I and II
Mrs. Clean
Pop the champagne
Daytime Edition
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
GEORGIA
GEORGIA – and maybe good to keep handy for the future
The Lincoln Project
#TrumpLost … he knows it. These are the words of a #Traitor. pic.twitter.com/iISGhIcqqg
— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) January 4, 2021
Republicans for the Rule of Law
Really American – no, I’m not trying to pick on Missouri. It just is what it is.
Keith TODAY
It’s a New Years Day, here in the CatBox. When the midnight hour came, I said, “ZZZZZZ”. I did not expect to see this day, as my Oncologist initially projected my departure for last May. I’m glad to be here, and I shall stay as long as God permits me to share my love with you all and to Resist the Republican Reich. WWWendy is coming this afternoon, and I’m running late, because I overslept on my morning nap. Thank you for being you.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:14 (average 5:39). To di it, click here. How did you do?
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From Daily Kos: As 2020 comes to an end, America has a lot of work to do. To date, more than 19.5 million people in the U.S. have been infected with the novel coronavirus and over 340,00 have died as a result, according to The New York Times database. Despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitals reaching capacity nationwide, some officials are still reluctant to follow health recommendations.
This inability to follow safety precautions in place to stop the spread of the pandemic has resulted in not only an increase in infections across the country but an increase in deaths as well. Most recently, Louisiana Congressman-elect Luke Letlow died Tuesday from COVID-19 complications after being hospitalized for 11 days. LSU Health Shreveport Chancellor G.E. Ghali confirmed that Letlow did not have any underlying conditions and was only 41 years old, The News-Star reported. He is survived by his wife and two young children.
Sadly over 20 million Americans have now caught the Republican virus ,and Republicans have murdered over 354 thoudand Americans with it. I certainly regret the grief Letlow’s family is suffering as a result of his loss. However, I have to say that this is one of those few instances in which karma actually worked. RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from Portland): July 17, 2020: Portland Protests – Fenced in Feds & “Naked Athena”
Do you remember when the Republican Nazi Gestapo and Portland Police attacked Portland protestors and a naked woman chased them away? Oregon leads the way! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Buffalo Springfield – For What It’s Worth 1967
Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
It’s a tired day here in the CatBox, and my back is is a lot of pain, so please pardon my brevity. Tomorrow please expect no more than Personal Update. It’s a WWWendy day, as she’s coming in the morning. Oh God, it’s Monday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:28 (average 4:53). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Religious Agony:
Stinking, useless, good for nothing Orb!
Short Takes:
From NY Times: Another dose of relief is finally on the way for the millions of Americans facing financial distress because of the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump on Sunday night signed an economic relief package that will provide a round of $600 stimulus payments to most Americans and partly restore the enhanced federal unemployment benefit, offering $300 for at least 10 weeks. The agreement also contains provisions related to student loans, rental assistance and medical bills.
The legislation, which is 5,600 pages long, would provide welcome, albeit temporary, assistance to many. How quickly the money reaches your pocket will depend on several factors, though.
Here’s a closer look at what the legislative package will mean for you. This article will be updated as more details from the measure become available. For more details on how to get assistance, check out our Hub for Help.
I’m glad he signed it. Nevertheless, it’s too little too late. Click through for a detailed analysis. RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Stacey Abrams: GOP Senators Have Not Stood Up To Sen. McConnell
It’s not bad enough that both Perdue and Loffler are up to their ears in graft. They are as incompetent as they are crooked. RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Dion – The Wanderer
Ah… the memories! However, it sure does illustrate the misogyny prevalent in our formative years. RESIST!!