Open Thread – 3/10/2021

Posted by TomCat at 10:53 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 102021

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. I had to take an Oxycodone this morning to supplement the methadone. I try to avoid that whenever I can.It’s been three days since the last time I Republicated, and I’m not happy with that. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:41 (average 4:31). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: House Democratic legislators including the chair of the chamber’s Veterans’ Affairs committee have reintroduced legislation that would block the deportation of noncitizen U.S. military veterans, and allow eligible deported veterans to return home to the U.S. Because federal immigration officials don’t follow even their own policy, it’s unknown exactly how many veterans have been kicked out of the U.S. over the years. Advocates have estimated the number to be around 230.

“It’s a disgrace that veterans are falling through the cracks of our broken immigration system and being deported,” Veterans’ Affairs chair Mark Takano said, who reintroduced the bill with fellow Californian Juan Vargas and Arizona’s Raúl Grijalva. “Deported veterans are exiled from the country that they call home and that they fought to defend, and they face significant barriers to access the benefits they are entitled to and eligible for under the law. Congress must act and fix this injustice, and passing this comprehensive legislative package can help us achieve that.”

I fully agree with this legislation. To deport veterans who have put themselves in harm’s way to defend this nation is so criminal, it’s … Republican! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From NY Times: It was a familiar play by Donald J. Trump: lashing out at his enemies and trying to raise money from it.

The former president this week escalated a standoff over the Republican Party’s financial future, blasting party leaders and urging his backers to send donations to his new political action committee — not to the institutional groups that traditionally control the G.O.P.’s coffers.

“No more money for RINOS,” he said in a statement released on Monday by his bare-bones post-presidential office, referring to Republicans In Name Only. He directed donors to his own website instead.

Trump** wasted no time in getting back to sheeple fleecing. Sheeple are so dumb that it’s BAAA-A-A-A-A-AAD!! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Judy Collins – Send In The Clowns

Ah… the memories and the clown cars! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Open Thread – 12/4/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:13 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Dec 042020

It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. WWWendy and I got everything done yesterday, and I did get a morning nap this morning. However, I’m already ready for another. I had a cheeseburger and eggs for breakfast. Tomorrow please expect no more than a Personal Update from me. It’s a WWWendy day to destink the TomCat, cook and do chores. TGIF!!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:16 (average 4:59). To do it, click here. How dis you do?

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Short Takes:

From NY Times: In his urgent demand on Monday that President Trump condemn his angry supporters who are threatening workers and officials overseeing the 2020 vote, a Georgia elections official focused on an animated image of a hanging noose that had been sent to a young voting-machine technician.

“It’s just wrong,” the official, Gabriel Sterling, a Republican, said at a news conference. “I can’t begin to explain the level of anger I have over this.”

But the technician in Georgia is not alone. Far from it.

Across the nation, election officials and their staff have been bombarded in recent weeks with emails, telephone calls and letters brimming with menace and threats of violence, the result of their service in a presidential election in which the defeated candidate’s most ardent followers have refused to accept the results.

There is a single word that best describes such heinous threats of violence to intimidate honest workers and keep them from doing their jobs: Republican! RESIST!!

From NPR: President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday said he has asked the nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, to become his chief medical adviser and said he plans to call on Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration.

In an interview with CNN, Biden said he’ll urge Americans to wear masks starting Jan. 20 to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Biden said he would use his authority to require masks in federal buildings and on interstate transportation.

“Just 100 days to mask, not forever, 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction,” Biden said.

I think Fauci is an excellent choice. If super-spreader Trump* had followed his advice, America would be far better off. 100 days of masks is just the beginning of policies Biden should implement. Another is extensive contact tracing. RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Canadian Premier Makes Emotional Holiday Plea

Kudos to Brian Pailister. The US needs a Grinch like him in charge of every state. RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): These Trump supporters say big tech is biased. Here’s why they’re on Parler [Twitter for GOP Sheeple]

A commenter on YouTube Said it best. The universe is made of protons neutrons, electrons and morons. To that I add, on Parler the morons are Sheeple whose intelligence echoes BAAA-A-A-A-A-AAADLY!! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast for the planet): The Yardbirds – Shapes Of Things

This will be the last in the BFTP series. The Yardbirds knew the shape of things to come many years ago. Is it too late to change it? RESIST!!

46 Days Until the Big FLUSH!!

Personal Update – 11/27/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:15 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 272020

It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. Yesterday I was pleased to see that the Holy Ellipsoid Orb blessed Pat. I had leftover pizza for supper. Today is a slow day for news. I am going to call an old friend at lunchtime. Her husband died a year ago today, and I know she is feeling very lonely. Thank God it’s Friday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:09 (average 4:07). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: Not that this is really news to us, but the NYTimes seems shocked to learn that Prznint Stupid does nothing but sit on the can and rage tweet all day:

“In the three weeks since Election Day, President Trump’s most visible presence has been on Twitter. Since Nov. 3, he has posted some 550 tweets — about three-quarters of which attempted to undermine the integrity of the 2020 election results”

Barf Bag Alert!!

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The tragedy is that many millions of GOP Sheeple are stupid enough to buy it by the case. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast for the planet): You Say The Battle Is Over (Live 1995)

Isn’t it ironic that 25 years ago we had heroes telling us to stop Republicating the planet. Pray that we are finally willing to listen. RESIST!!

53 Days Until the Big FLUSH!!

Open Thread – 11/25/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:07 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 252020

It’s another tired/painful day here in the CatBox, as I recover from medical mayhem. Tomorrow I hope to post a brief Personal Update and a Holiday message. WWWendy is coming early to destink the TomCat and help as quickly as possible, so she can get home to spend the holiday with her family. She and I will celebrate on Sunday instead. I’ll spend most of the day with the Ellipsoid Orb, even though my Broncos aren’t playing. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:10 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Lunch:

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Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In a series of blistering tweets, Donald J. Trump ripped President-elect Joe Biden for choosing Cabinet members woefully lacking in reality-show experience.

Calling the Cabinet picks a “bunch of losers who have spent their lives working at desks,” Trump questioned the team’s preparedness to take on the challenges presented by today’s complex reality-show landscape.

“These people have never earned an immunity idol, presided over a rose ceremony, or danced with a star,” Trump said. “This is the best Sleepy Joe could do?”

He saved his most withering criticism for Janet Yellen, Biden’s pick for Treasury Secretary. “If Joe really wanted a woman for this position, why didn’t he choose one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills?” Trump asked. “They know a lot more about money than this clown.”

Andy is back to reporting straight news again. RESIST!!

From Alternet: On Friday night, September 18, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell learned that liberal Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died of cancer at the age of 87. And according to PBS’ “Frontline,” McConnell contacted President Donald Trump that very night and made it clear he wanted to see Judge Amy Coney Barrett nominated for the seat and confirmed by the U.S. Senate as quickly as possible.

Josh Holmes, McConnell’s former chief of staff, explained to “Frontline” that on September 18, “McConnell told (Trump) two things. McConnell said: First, I’m going to put out a statement that says we’re going to fill the vacancy. Second, he said, you’ve gotta nominate Amy Coney Barrett.”

That quote is from the PBS documentary, “Supreme Revenge: Battle for the Court,” which premieres this week.

I hate to say this, but the revelation that Amy Coney Bullshit was Bought Bitch Midnight Moscow Mitch’s pick scares me even more than the belief that she was criminal Fuhrer Trump’s pick. RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Republican Media Stunt Falsely Cast as State Legislative Hearing

Isn’t it interesting to note that yesterday I suggested that Trump’s* post-defeat antics are a show for Sheeple-fleecing, and today, Rachel says the same thing by showing that this is just a fund-raiser. That’s a great mind with whom to fall in the same ditch. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast for the Planet): To the Last Whale: Critical Mass / Wind on the Water

Were these folks amazing or what? Every endangered species needs to be protected, except for one: Republicans! Save the whales! Harpoon Trump* instead! RESIST!!

55 Days Until the Big FLUSH!!

Open Thread – 10/17/2020

Posted by TomCat at 12:20 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 172020

It’s a groggy day here in the CatBox. I slept poorly last night, but I took a nap this morning and just woke up. Tomorrow, please expect no more than a Personal Update, as it’s a morning WWWendy day and we lave lots of semi-gooping and chores to do. Have a great weekend!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:39 (average 5:05). 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: 8,296,249
US Deaths: 223,730
Plus all the Trump*/GOP murders Republicans are covering up

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat, continues to be a tremendous waste of Senate space and one of the reasons why America Is Going To Hell Right Now…

…Yeah. Yeah, that’s the takeaway from the Amy Coney Barrett hearings, which should not have been held due to multiple members of the Senate committee testing positive for a deadly disease. The hearings that were scheduled on such a rush basis, in order to beat the upcoming election, that the nominee for the Supreme Court appeared to have done absolutely no preparation for whatsoever, whether it was in the disclosure of past political advocacy, the review of her past legal opinions, or skimming through the Constitution of the United States a few times so that she could answer basic questions about what is in it. The hearings that did not require the nominee to take “notes” because there were no questions asked by the United States Senate that the nominee felt compelled to further contemplate or return with fuller answers on.

It was the best. Why can’t we handle all impossibly consequential, history-altering nominations to the nation’s highest court with no preparation and knock through them in two days? Maskless hugs all around!

As much as I hate to say anything bad about a Democrat, even a barely nominal DINO, on the eve of an election, I could not be more frustrated with DiFi’s lick-spittle approach to Amy Coney Bullshit and Lindsey Poo when neither warrants more than condemnation in the strongest possible terms. She is up for reelection in 2024. Remember this then! RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): QAnon and Trump: Hear what his supporters think

Barf Bag Alert!!

Why should criminal Fuhrer Trump* denounce QAnon? Anyone stupid enough to believe their garbage are stupid enough to vote for Trump*? The problem is that these idiotic GOP Sheeple are far more likely to vote than the majority of Americans. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Simon & Garfunkel – The Sound of Silence (from The Concert in Central Park)

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

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread – 8/31/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:30 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Aug 312020

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. Diana should be here in a few minutes for her routine visit, and WWWendy will be here late this afternoon. The score is now WWWendy 1 to TC 1. I plugged the toilet this morning! ARGH! Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:06 (average 4:55). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Click for interactive map

US Cases: 6,177,092
US Deaths: 187,248
Plus the thousands of GOP plague murder victims Republicans are hiding from us

Short Takes:

From Alternet: One of the many oddities of the now-terminated Robert Mueller probe into Russian election interference and its links to various members of the Trump campaign and family, and in fact of all known federal probes into Russia’s Trump-related actions, has been the seeming lack of any counterintelligence probe on Donald Trump’s myriad, longstanding financial connections to Russia—and what role those financial ties have played both in the Russian government’s actions on behalf of Trump and their possible leverage over the now-president.

A new story from The New York Times‘ Michael Schmidt reports that that’s because in the first months of the new Trump administration, former deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein shuttered that investigation—then ordered special counsel Robert Mueller to steer clear of it himself. It’s not that the counterintelligence investigation into Trump’s known ties to Russian crime figures, to money laundering, and his family’s stated reliance on Russian cash has been kept closely-held: It never existed. And it still doesn’t.

Assuming that we win in November, the investigation blocked by Rosy Rectum Rosenstein needs to be done, and Trump* needs to be prosecuted, convicted, and incarcerated for the crimes Republicans are hiding. RESIST!!

From Crooks and Liars: Hopped up on Trump rage and Village People music, this white man feels emboldened to walk up to a journalist and verbally abuse and threaten media in New Hampshire.

That is so Republican! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast of protest): Imagine – John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band (w the Flux Fiddlers) (official music video HD long v)

Kudos to left wing protestors! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread – 8/8/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:36 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics, Religion

Aug 082020

It’s a very tired day, here in the CatBox. JD, would you please cover Bill Maher? I have another lead story that needs doing. Yesterday they increased my Fentanyl dosage to 25 mg, so I’ll be in less pain starting with my next patch change Monday. The PET scan was not good. My oncologist is seeking insurance approval for a drug called Pembrolizumab. The chances of severe side effects (excessive immune response) are less than 5%. If it works, which is a long shot, it will tag my cancer cells with markers that allow my own immune system to recognize and attack them. If insurance will not approve, because it’s a long shot, or if it doesn’t work, I’ll be fortunate to see 2021. I hope you have a great weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:02 (average 5:46). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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US Cases: 5,098,494
US Deaths: 164,144

Short Takes:

From Alternet: The Sturgis, South Dakota motorcycle rally in 2015. This year’s rally, now underway, is expected to attract 250,000 people.

It would be too much to expect the millions of Americans who choose to celebrate their personal identity with intentionally loud and purposely obnoxious, high-polluting machines, operated at speeds in excess of 70 mph on our nation’s highways, with zero protection between themselves and the roadway, all to care equally about potentially infecting other people with an invisible virus.

Still, for at least a discrete subgroup of those folks who claim the “individual freedom” to face a fatality risk 26 times the rate of other motorists, attendance at the annual Sturgis motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota this year in the midst of the deadliest global pandemic in over a century, signifies a quantum leap of sorts in both irresponsibility and crass disregard not only for their own lives, but for the rest of the people in this country as well.

Certainly many bikers are not Republican fools. They will not be there. The deplorable Republican Sheeple will spread Trump’s* Republican plague far and wide! RESIST!!

From NY Times: Jerry Falwell Jr., one of President Trump’s most prominent and controversial evangelical supporters, will take an indefinite leave of absence from his role as president and chancellor of Liberty University, the board of trustees announced [pseudo-Christians delinked] on Friday.

The news comes days after Mr. Falwell posted, and then deleted, a photograph on Instagram of him posing alongside a woman with his pants unzipped and his arm around her.

Mr. Falwell did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Earlier in the week, he apologized for the photo.

Franklin Graham, who leads the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, defended Mr. Falwell in an interview on Friday evening.

“He is a great leader and he has taken this school — it is one of the largest universities in the United States. He’s done an incredible job,” Mr. Graham said. “He is a great leader and I certainly support him.”

I thought you might appreciate this follow-up. I wonder how many BJs Graham has gotten on Falwell’s yacht. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast of protest): Barry McGuire – Eve of Destruction

Are we in the eve of destruction from the Republican Reich? Kudos to left-wing demonstrators! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread–7/15/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:05 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 152020

It’s a muggy day here in the CatBox. Kristin seemed quite nice, and she’ll do a fine job filling in for WWWendy. She’ll be coming once, while WWWendy is away. WWWendy returns your greetings and appreciates your good wishes. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:52 (average 4:42). To do it, click here. How dis you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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US Cases: 3,548,546
US Deaths: 139,189

Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: The Trump supporters who defaced a Black Lives Matter mural last week may not have to worry about rent for the next year, as they may gain jail accommodations courtesy of the county. The DA issued this press release:

Click through for more. A year is not enough jail time for those racist Republican pigs! RESIST!!

From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Corporate Hypocrisy on Racism

Of Course the Reich on the left, Robert Reich, is right. The Reich on the Right, the Republican Reich, was racist long before criminal Fuhrer Trump* arrived, and will still be racist long after we drag him, kicking and screaming, from the house he stole. These corporate $billionaires actually own the Republican Reich and have kept it in power, so they must also be the authors of Republican racism. Remember, even anti-Trump* Republicans are just as Republican. Unlike Trump*, they hide their hate and greed. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from Labor): Joan Baez- Bread and roses

Support Labor! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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