Jul 122020
 

It’s a muggy day here in the CatBox.  WWWendy and I finished our chores yesterday, but Tuesday will be our big day.  I’ll find out today whether or not her friend can come give me a shower while she’s gone.  I hope you’re enjoying your weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:37 (average 4:07).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Map Reference (click through for more info and detail)

US Cases: 3,357,206
US Deaths: 137,418

Short Takes:

From Alternet: According to WOAI, a patient in San Antonio, Texas in their 30s has died after going to a “COVID party” — a gathering of people who intentionally expose themselves to coronavirus to see for themselves whether the virus is real.

Per Methodist Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jane Appleby, the patient’s final words to the nurse were, “I think I made a mistake, I thought this was a hoax, but it’s not.”

That surprised me. It would have been more appropriate, if the last word of that idiot Republican Sheeple had been BAA-A-A-A-A-A!  RESIST!!

From YouTube: “Black Lives Matter” mural painted in front of Trump Tower in New York City

I LOVE it! FOMCPIMPROTFLMAO!! RESIST!!

From YouTube (A blast played at Woodstock): Melanie at Woodstock


This was unique to the concert, and I remember it (and the rain) well. Dedicated to all who were at Woodstock or wanted to be. Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Jul 102020
 

It’s a busy day, here in the CatBox.  We’ve arranged to have a palliative care nurse to come change my pain patch when WWWendy is away.  We’re still searching for a shower aide.  Wish me luck.  Tomorrow, please expect no more than a Personal Update or Open Thread.  It’s a WWWendy stink, patch, and shower day.  TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:11 (average 5:30).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Map Reference  (click through for interactive map).

US Cases: 3,221,938
US Deaths: 135,869

Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: Ohio state Rep. Nino Vitale (R) on Tuesday encouraged his constituents to “stop getting tested” for COVID-19.

In a Facebook post, Vitale suggested that the government is using COVID-19 tests to create a “dictatorship.”

“Are you tired of living in a dictatorship yet?” Vitale asked. “This is what happens when people go crazy and get tested. STOP GETTING TESTED!”

“It is giving the government an excuse to claim something is happening that is not happening at the magnitude they say it is happening,” he continued. “Have you noticed they never talk about deaths anymore, just cases? And they never talk about recoveries. They just keep adding to numbers they have been feeding us from over 3 months ago!”

Is that typically Republican or what? And the rabid Nazi Republican Sheeple said BAA-A-A-A-A-A!!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (Adam Schiff Channel): Rep. Schiff on MSNBC: With Trump, Justice Delayed is National Security Denied

With criminal Fuhrer Trump* Justice is ALWAYS delayed, and national security is ALWAYS denied.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast played at Woodstock): Santana:SOUL SACRIFICE:Woodstock Music Festival, August, 1969


Dedicated to all who were at Woodstock or wanted to be. Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Trump* Promotes Racism Again!

 Posted by at 10:58 am  Politics
Jun 292020
 

Criminal Fuhrer Trump* donned his hood and sheets yesterday to promote racism yet again.  This time he retweeted one of his deplorable sheeple screaming “White Power” at a demonstration.  But that was the Republican version of white power.  Authentic white power is the power to follow and assist Black people in their ongoing quest for freedom.

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President Trump on Sunday retweeted a video of one of his supporters yelling “White power!,” once again using the vast reach of his social media platforms to inflame racial divisions in a nation roiled by weeks of protests about police brutality against black people and demands for social justice reforms.

The edited racist video shows a white man riding in a golf cart bearing “Trump 2020” and “America First” signs during what appears to be an angry clash over the president and race between white residents of a Florida retirement community. Mr. Trump deleted the tweet more than three hours after posting it.

In response to a protester shouting “Where’s your white hood?” and other taunts, the man in the golf cart pumps his fist in the air and says “White power!” twice. The two-minute video continues to show profane exchanges between protesters and other Trump supporters riding on more golf carts…

Inserted from <NY Times>

Trump Retweets Video Of Supporters Chanting ‘White Power’ At Protesters, Deletes After Backlash

The commentators tried to lessen the impact of this Republican racism by pointing out the profanity used by counter-protestors.  First, there was too much profanity on both sides.  More important, although profanity may be distasteful, denouncing it to offset the racist hate of promoting Republican white supremacy is absurd.

The Republican Reich have been racist ever since they implemented the Southern Strategy. in the late 1960s and 1970s.  The Dixiecrats deserted the Democratic Party, because the Democrats passed legislation that outlawed Jim Crow laws. The Republicans adopted them as the Republican base. Prior to Trump* they hid their hoods and robes and dog-whistled their way into power. Today’s Republican Reich wears hatred, racism and white supremacy as badges of pride. We must send the Republican Party the way of the Whigs!  Every Republican in office anywhere, at any level, elected or appointed, is one Republican too many!

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Jun 262020
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  This is today’s only article, because a Providence doctor will be visiting soon.  I don’t know whether or not I’ll have tome to finish and publish this, before she arrives, but I’ll do so ASAP.  TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:01 (average 4:34).  To do it, click here.  Hoe did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Cases: 2,505,909
Deaths: 126,823

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In an unexpected turn of events for the former New York mayor, a poll of legal experts has determined that Rudolph Giuliani is no longer the worst lawyer in America.

According to the law professor who supervised the poll, Davis Logsdon, of the University of Minnesota Law School, Giuliani’s dethronement from the worst-lawyer championship was all the more shocking because his claim to that title had remained unchallenged for so long.

“Giuliani had faced worthy competition from the likes of Michael D. Cohen and Michael Avenatti and dispatched them with ease,” Logsdon said. “But this new challenger left Rudy in the dust.”

Thanks, Andy! It doesn’t take a picture to know that the worst Lawyer in the country is Barrf!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (John Pavlovitz Channel): YES, PEOPLE WHO WEAR MASKS ARE AFRAID. (We Wish You Were Afraid, Too.)

Amen! All John’s arguments are valid, but will Republicans listen? I doubt it! As JD at out site said, I wear it, because I’m exercising my right to wear what I want. Republican Sheeple have no answer for that one.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Santana – Black Magic Woman 1971

Love that guitar! Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Jun 232020
 

It’s a steamy day here in the CatBox with 90° forecast and high humidity.  Yesterday’s doctor visit never happened.  The office called right when she was supposed to arrive and told me she could not come because she was ill.  We rescheduled for Friday morning.  I’m still doing very well on the Fentanyl.  Have you flushed a Republican today?

Jig Zone Puzzle:  Today’s took me 3:02 (average 4:42).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Cases: 2,389,785
Deaths: 122,659
Recovered: 1,003,320

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: Donald J. Trump on Monday called his successful drinking of a glass of water at his Tulsa rally his proudest achievement as President.

“I brought that glass of water up to my mouth and drank from it without spilling a drop on my tie,” Trump told reporters at the White House. “You can look at the tape. There was not a single drop of spillage.”

Trump added that, while drinking a glass of water was an impressive achievement in itself, executing it so well in front of such a large crowd made it even more extraordinary.

Dang, Andy! What large crowd? Do you think the idiot* added Clorox? RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): COVID-19 Crisis Has Arizona Reeling; Trump, Heedless, Plans Visit

Criminal Fuhrer Trump* does not care about how many people he murders by spreading his virus to Sheeple, stupid enough to attend his events and to all the people they infect with Trump* virus. Criminal Fuhrer Trump* cares only about hos greed and extending rule of the Fifth Reich. I bet that those pseudo-Christian pastors will soon be selling those bogus ionization units.  Any takers?  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival (HQ – 5.1 Studio )

Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Jun 122020
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  A Providence Home Health Nurse is coming for san initial evaluation.  Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, and we have lots of chores, so please expect no more than a Personal Update from me,  This is my only article today.  TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:01 (average 4:30).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Cases: 2,090,542
Deaths: 116,063
Recovered: 816,463

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In a series of angry tweets on Thursday, Donald J. Trump lashed out at the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, declaring, “This is not the military I avoided serving in.”

Calling Milley’s apology for appearing in last week’s controversial church photo op “a disgrace,” Trump said, “The United States military of my youth was known for courage and valor, which is why I got a podiatrist’s note to get out of being a part of it.”

Recalling that episode from a half century ago, Trump said, “As I watched my podiatrist dictate that note, I thought about the great institution of the U.S. military, which I would be exempted from participating in. That institution is unrecognizable today.”

Andy, he’s lying again. The military certainly is still recognizable. It is the Republican Party of Lincoln, after transforming into the Republican Reich, that is not recognizable.  RESIST!!

From CNN: Attendees of President Donald Trump’s upcoming rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, must agree not to sue the campaign if they contract coronavirus.

Rallygoers are asked to RSVP to gain admission to the event and by registering, they must agree to a disclaimer that states they acknowledge the “inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present.”

“By attending the Rally, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; BOK Center; ASM Global; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury,” the disclaimer reads.

What hypocrisy! Criminal Fuhrer Trump* and the Republican Reich have been screaming since the beginning that danger from COVID-19, aka Trump* virus, is a hoax foisted on America by Democrats. Even more incredible, in spite of this, Republican Sheeple have such BAAA-A-A-A-A-AAD judgement that they will sign it without hesitation. What stupidity!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Yesterday (With Spoken Word Intro / Live From Studio 50, New York City / 1965)

Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Dec 162019
 

In the original article the author refers to to 5 traits of Trump Supporters, but since these were Republican traits long before Fred stood up from the toilet and fished out the future Fuhrer of the Republican Reich, I extended the concept.  Please read the source article in its entirety.

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The lightning-fast ascent and political invincibility of Donald Trump has left many experts baffled and wondering, “How did we get here?” Any accurate and sufficient answer to that question must not only focus on Trump himself, but also on his uniquely loyal supporters. Given their extreme devotion and unwavering admiration for their highly unpredictable and often inflammatory leader, some have turned to the field of psychology for scientific explanations based on precise quantitative data and established theoretical frameworks.

Although analyses and studies by psychologists and neuroscientists have provided many thought-provoking explanations for his enduring support, the accounts of different experts often vary greatly, sometimes overlapping and other times conflicting. However insightful these critiques may be, it is apparent that more research and examination is needed to hone in on the exact psychological and social factors underlying this peculiar human behavior.

In a review paper published in the Journal of Social and Political Psychology, Psychologist and UC Santa Cruz professor Thomas Pettigrew argues that five major psychological phenomena can help explain this exceptional political event.

1.     Authoritarian Personality Syndrome

Authoritarianism refers to the advocacy or enforcement of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, and is commonly associated with a lack of concern for the opinions or needs of others. Authoritarian personality syndrome—a well-studied and globally-prevalent condition—is a state of mind that is characterized by belief in total and complete obedience to one’s authority. Those with the syndrome often display aggression toward outgroup members, submissiveness to authority, resistance to new experiences, and a rigid hierarchical view of society. The syndrome is often triggered by fear, making it easy for leaders who exaggerate threat or fear monger to gain their allegiance.

Although authoritarian personality is found among liberals, it is more common among the right-wing around the world. President Trump’s speeches, which are laced with absolutist terms like “losers” and “complete disasters,” are naturally appealing to those with the syndrome.

While research showed that Republican voters in the U.S. scored higher than Democrats on measures of authoritarianism before Trump emerged on the political scene, a 2016 Politico survey found that high authoritarians greatly favored then-candidate Trump, which led to a correct prediction that he would win the election, despite the polls saying otherwise…

Inserted from <Alternet>

I shared only one of five traits.  Click through for the other four.

In closing, how do you describe Republican sex life?

When it’s good, it’s BAA-A-A-A-A-A-A-AAD!!

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Dec 092019
 

It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. WWWendy sheared me quite well yesterday, and it’s wonderful to be able to scratch itches on my scalp again.  I feel a bit tired, but I plan no trips out before my procedure a week from Tuesday.  Oh God, It’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:  Today’s took me 4:11 (average 6:07).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Religious Ecstasy:

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When I first heard the score at halftime, I accused WWWendy  of putting a hallucinogen in my coffee!

Short Takes:

From YouTube (CNN Channel): North Korea calls Donald Trump a ‘dotard’ again as tensions increase

 

Is this not typical of the foreign policy “successes” we see from the Republican Reich?  RESIST!!

From YouTube (Jesse Dollemore Channel): THE CULT HAS SPOKEN!!! In New Poll Republicans Say Trump is Greater Than Abraham Lincoln!

Barf Bag Alert!!

 

Very well said, Jesse. Would someone please open Abe’s casket and clean out the excrement? If I were Lincoln, that Republican “truth” would have made me fill my pants too!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Cant Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons + lyrics

 

Ah… The memories!  RESIST!!

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