Nov 122020
 

It’s another Crazy day here in the CatBox.  Store to Door is coming to deliver groceries, and I need to put them away.  I last texted Nameless yesterday mid day.  He was back on BIPAP.  I don’t want to disturb his rest, but if I have not heard from him by suppertime, I’ll text him.  I hope you all have a great day.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:59 (average 4:25).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

That could be either the ear or the brain.

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: By Monday, Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election had been confirmed by every major media outlet, including Fox News, been welcomed by every leader of the G7 along with dozens of other foreign officials, and been celebrated in the streets of every major American city. As it turns out, all those plywood panels nailed up over windows were only there to shield sensitive eyes from just too much dancing.

When it comes to Republicans, the chorus of accolades falls away to more of a barbershop quartet … minus one. Former president George W. Bush spoke up to express his acceptance of Biden’s victory and offer the traditional best wishes for the coming term. Sen. Mitt Romney has sent along his best wishes, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski—keen to make everyone forget how she flip-flop-flipped on Amy Coney Barrett—decided to acknowledge reality. And that is about it.

But if the reaction of the Republicans over the weekend might be best described as crickets, it now seems that many of them have rediscovered their voices. And they’re using them to take up the cause of destroying democracy.

Were we expecting anything else? The only reason Crawford Caligula has taken exception is that Trump’s* political demise ensures Bush’s ability to relinquish the title “worst in US History”.  RESIST!!

From Crooks and Liars: The world is better off without people like Irvin Baxter Jr in it. A hate-mongering homophobe that, like the rest of these televangelists, had become enormously wealthy peddling poison.

Source: Pinknews

Reverend Baxter, founder of Endtime Ministries and host of End of the Age on Christian TV network Trinity Broadcasting Network, died aged 75 on Tuesday (3 November), the network said.

 

Now we know that for Republican pseudo-Christian (the opposite of REAL Christian) perverts, Trump* Virus is an STD!  RESIST!!

From NY Times: President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s transition team is preparing multiple sets of policy proposals for the economy, health care, climate change and other domestic issues, including the ambitious agenda Mr. Biden laid out in his winning campaign, while acknowledging it may have to be pared back in recognition of divided government.

Where the incoming administration lands depends heavily on two Senate runoffs in Georgia in early January.

If Democrats win both races, close aides to Mr. Biden and economists who helped advise his campaign say the president-elect will try to push through a large stimulus plan for the flagging economic recovery — most likely along the lines of the $2.2 trillion that House Democrats approved this fall. His stimulus plan under such a scenario would include hundreds of billions of dollars for state and local governments that have lost tax revenue amid the pandemic recession, extended unemployment benefits for people who lost jobs during the crisis and a new round of aid for small businesses.

His team is also developing a government employment program — called the Public Health Jobs Corps — that would put 100,000 Americans to work on virus testing and contact tracing.

A narrow majority in the Senate would also give Mr. Biden the chance to push through his proposed tax increases on corporations and the rich — tax hikes that would be used to fund the president-elect’s more ambitious plans like rebuilding roads and bridges, speeding the transition to a carbon-free energy sector and helping Americans afford health care.

But if Republicans win even one of the Georgia seats, Mr. Biden will most likely need to settle for a wave of executive actions that would bring more incremental progress toward his policy goals, while trying to cut compromise deals with Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader.

This is why Democratic wins in BOTH races is critically important for America’s future!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Beatles – Revolution

 

While the overwhelming majority of violence and destruction is perpetrated by Republicans, I reject the tiny bit that comes from the left say they are not welcome in my revolution! This tune could not be more appropriate.  RESIST!!

68 Days Until the FLUSH!!

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Nov 032020
 

Not really long enough for a post – but too important to ignore, or delay, and it just came in.

The Election Integrity Project held a seminar just this morning, and Eric Smalley, technology editor for The Conversation, attended and felt this information was the most important to share:

  • Russian efforts, by way of the shadowy Internet Research Agency, are focused on amplifying claims by Americans of fraud by Democrats, but unlike 2016 the Russian participation is getting dramatically less traction.
  • A major concern is entities purporting to be livestreaming video but who are in fact using old and/or unrelated video to create a false narrative. This was first seen during the George Floyd protests.
  • The danger zone is the time between the polls closing and results coming in. People will be anxiously watching for news and information, and entities pushing disinformation/misinformation will attempt to fill the news vacuum.
  • Things the Election Integrity Project is watching:

    There is likely to be lots of online video showing incidents of intimidation that will be rapidly decontextualized and used to delegitimize the election.

    Both Facebook and Twitter will be labeling problematic posts, but only Twitter disallows sharing of those posts. Will Facebook need to follow suit?

And when I say share, I mean share.  This was in an email  from The Conversation.  Feel free to share the inforation with friends and family.

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Oct 292020
 

It’s a busy tired day here in the CatBox.  The infusions still bring fatigue, but it’s not as severe as it was.  But today is a grocery delivery day, and putting them all away will be a lot of work.  Tomorrow Diana is coming to change my patch, but I should be able to do a full Open Thread then.  The big question for the day is this: How will Injustice Amy Coney Blowjob interface with Injustice Pervert Nookie KavaNazi? (Update: groceries are stowed.)

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:29 (average 6:08).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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US Cases: 9,125,714
US Deaths: 233,172
Plus all Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): We Do Not Speak Your Name | The Spooky Men’s Chorale

 

It’s unusual that anyone shares parody as good as Don’s work. We are blessed that Don has shared this with is. Thank You! Speak the name Biden instead!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (Raw Story Channel): MSNBC host shuts down Trump adviser: ‘Hunter Biden isn’t running for president’

 

Good job! All reporters need to shut down all Republican propagandists when they spread bullshit. That is, whenever they speak!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right – Bob Dylan

 

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s!  RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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Oct 112020
 


The Deomcratic Coaliton

I would say the black mayors in this Joe Boden ad are really singing my song – but the truth is, it is I who try to sing theirs as loudly as I can.

An object lesson in comparing and contrasting.

Now This News – The flannel moth caterpillar is finally going viral (no CC because no sound). If you actually see one of these, don’t touch it – their defense mechanism is a chemical which causes skin irritation.

Glad Beau is addressing this, though it’s only one form of topsy-turvydom which is modern Republicanism. I would say, instead of “the Constitution failed,” I would say “we failed our Constitution” when imbalance happens … as it has and will again.

Supreme Court petition updates
Daily Kos (Immigration)

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Video Thread 10/10/2020

 Posted by at 2:23 pm  Politics
Oct 102020
 


Lawrence discusses the CNN story you covered, Squatch, on the connection between experimental drugs and abortion.

Meidas Touch – new episode of Quaranteenies

RVAT

Sound and Fury Messaging – Two – both for the Democratic Coalition

The Lincoln Project – Yes, we can see through it, but it’s not aimed at us. It’s aimed at giving ideologues an excuse to leave.

Keith promised us a new vlog every weekday, so we must be in withdrawal till Monday.

Petition in support of Gov. Whitmer

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Oct 082020
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  Last Night I caught most of the slaughter.  Today is a grocery delivery day, and I have to put them away.  Tomorrow, please expect no more than a Personal Update, because it’s a morning WWWendy day. Today, here is a special treat from Mitch (ours, not Bought Bitch Midnight Moscow).

My wife and I went into town and visited a shop. When we came out, there was a cop  writing out a parking ticket.

We went up to him and said, “Come on man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?”

  He ignored us and continued writing the ticket. I called him an “asshole.” He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn-out tires. So, Shirley, my wife, called him a “shithead.” He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first. This went on for about 20 minutes. The more we abused him, the more tickets he wrote. He finally finished, sneered at us and walked away.

  Just then our bus arrived, and we got on it and went home.

We always look for cars with Trump 2020 stickers. We try to have a little fun each day now that we’re retired. It’s so important at our age.

The one change I’d make is to pee in the gas tank before leaving!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:30 (average 5:04).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Click for interactive maps and charts

US Cases: 7,780,586
US Deaths: 216,889
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding from us

Debate Summary:

What Pence said over and over: “You have a right to your own opinion, but not to your own facts! [Insert Lie Here]”

What Pence did over and over: Interrupt and hog the mic.

What the moderator should have said: “Pence, you asshole, Shut the F*CK UP!

What Harris did: WIN!

Short Takes:

From NY Times: President Trump claimed on Wednesday that catching the coronavirus was “a blessing from God” and portrayed as a miracle cure the unproven therapeutic drug he was given after testing positive last week for the virus.

It could not have been a blessing from God. If it had, She would have made it a terminal illness.  RESIST!!

From CNN: President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will not participate in the second presidential debate with Joe Biden after the Commission on Presidential Debates said the event will be held virtually in the wake of the President’s positive coronavirus diagnosis.

“I am not going to do a virtual debate,” Trump said on Fox Business. “I am not going to waste my time on a virtual debate.”

Biden’s campaign on Thursday swiftly agreed to the virtual format. But Trump’s comment throws the debate into question after the commission took the significant step to wholly remake the event. The move was seen as needed by members of the debate commission given the uncertainty around the President’s health.

Politically, if Trump skips the debate, he’ll be deprived of a platform that he needs at a time when his campaign is trailing in every national poll and in a number of key swing states. The first event was watched by more than 73 million people.

Why would Trump* do this? At a virtual debate, the moderator could unplug Trump’s* mic, when he bullies/interrupts the way he and Mr. Karen did during the first two debates.  RESIST!!

From You Tube (a blast of protest): The Cranberries – Zombie (Official Music Video)

 

Ten years ago the Cranberries wondered what would be left of America after 2020. Criminal Fuhrer Trump wants to rule a nation of zombies! Protest like the 60s!  RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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Oct 052020
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  Diana is coming this morning to check on me, so as long as I have to be up, here is a full Open Thread.  Tomorrow please expect only a minimal Personal Update.  I go to the hospital tomorrow afternoon for my next infusion.  I’ll take the TriMet Lift Bus to the Hospital.  WWWendy will get me home between 6:00 and 6:30, after which we have a full WWWendy day to do.  Therefore it’s likely that I’ll be too tired on Wednesday to do much then either.  Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:14 (average 5:00).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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US Cases: 7,639,211
US Deaths: 214,635
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding from us

Short Takes:

From Alternet: The case for Medicare for All was once again made by the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Sen. Ed Markey tweeted on Sunday, after Republican politicians were able to check themselves into hospitals shortly after announcing they had tested positive for Covid-19.

Markey noted that throughout the coronavirus pandemic, in which more than 7.4 million cases have been detected and more than 209,000 people in the U.S. have died, people have attempted to get care at hospitals after testing positive and showing worsening symptoms, only to be turned away and “told only to come back when they could not breathe.”

“Now politicians are checking into hospitals as a ‘precaution.’ Healthcare should be a right, not a privilege,” Markey wrote. “We need Medicare for All.”

The senator’s statement came a day after former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a member of the president’s debate prep team this past week, announced he was checking himself into Morristown Medical Center after testing positive on Saturday.

“While I am feeling good and only have mild symptoms, due to my history of asthma we decided this is an important precautionary measure,” Christie tweeted.

This is so typical of RepubliCare, the Republican replacement for ObamaCare. Rich Republicans get care. The rest of us get the RepubliCare Death Benefit. We get to die.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): END OF THE WORLD – a Parody

 

Wonderful, as always, Don! Unless Trump* and the entire Republican Reich are relegated to oblivion, it will be the end of the world… period!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Questions And Confusion Remain Over Trump’s Health

 

I have no doubt that if Trump* virus kills criminal Fuhrer Trump*, his doctors, the White House staff, and Trump* will all lie about it.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Slow Ride- Foghat (Full Version)

 

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s!  RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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Video Thread 10/2/2020

 Posted by at 3:06 pm  Politics
Oct 022020
 


From the Biden Campaign

Meidas Touch

Really American has two …

The Lincoln Project

This one is 13+ minutes, and it’s about Standing Rock

Beau makes a very good point here. It isn’t easy to think like a stupid person if you aren’t one, but we need to be able to.

RBG Petitions update –
Democratic Conservation Alliance
Fight for Reform (updated)

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