Apr 202023
 

Yesterday, I managed to get trash and recyclables out to the carts, and then the carts out to the curb, all before sunset. Of course sunset is later now than it has been the last few times I didn’t manage to get everything out until after dark, but I still impressed myself. A note about the first short take – I could have put it in the video thread, but wanted to make sure Pat saw it – and wanted to use this particular FFT with it. And there is transcript, so if the video doesn’t work for you, you’ll still get the facts.

Cartoon –

Short Takes –

democratic Undergroud (In It to Win It) – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday just destroyed Republican talking points that attacked …
Quote – Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday just destroyed Republican talking points that attacked a non-binary Navy Officer who was proud that they had the chance to read a poem to their crew mates on an LGBTQ spoken-word night.
Click through. Tommy Tuberville is the Senator whom Alabama was – unfortunate – enough to put in instead of Doug Jones.

Daily Beast – Trump’s Fake Georgia Electors Are Now Ratting on Each Other
Quote – According to the memo, prosecutors in July last year dangled immunity deals for “alternate electors” who were willing to cooperate with the investigation—but their defense lawyer is now accused of never telling them about the potential deal. Following a special purpose grand jury recommendation in December that the DA seek indictments against some people involved in the fraudulent scheme, investigators have turned up the pressure. It turns out, these Republican officials and political operatives are now starting to squirm, identifying illegal behavior by their colleagues while trying to save their own skin—a sudden pivot that came when Willis’ investigators met with these fake electors last week.
Click through for details. Good.

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Apr 192023
 

Glenn Kirschner – Judge REJECTS Donald Trump’s attempt to delay E. Jean Carroll defamation trial. Trial begins 4/25

The Lincoln Project – How to Manufacture a Debt Ceiling Crisis

Farron Balanced – Former Trump Associate Says Ex President Has Become Too Boring For Voters

MSNBC – Ralph Yarl: Charges filed in shooting of teen who rang wrong doorbell

2-pound Wild Boar Grows Up Believing She’s a Puppy

Beau – Let’s talk about Jordan falling into a trap….

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Apr 182023
 

Glenn Kirschner – Dominion v. Fox defamation trial begins: could this lawsuit signal the end of Fox “News”?

Thom Hartmann – You Won’t BELIEVE What the NRA Is Up To Now…!

Ring of Fire – Ted Cruz Runs For Reelection On Platform That He Shouldn’t Be Allowed To Hold Office (I don’t agree with Farron. Term limits in practice hurt Democrats – if not every single time, still more than 2/3 – enough to dislike them.

Scared Kitten Learns How To Be A Happy Cat

PUPPET REGIME – Putin’s pep talk for Trump

Beau – Let’s talk about Jordan falling into a trap….

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Apr 172023
 

Glenn Kirschner – Justice Clarence Thomas violates federal financial disclosure laws; DOJ MUST investigate!

The Lincoln Project – Last Week in the Republican Party – April 11, 2023

Thom Hartmann – Proof Trump Committed Wire Fraud?

Mrs. Betty Bowers – God Gets Salty About Guns (It is on YouTube – but one must sign in “to confirm your age.”

Fox Has Been Visiting Her Favorite Person For Years

Beau – Let’s talk about Missouri libraries….

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Apr 162023
 

Glenn Kirschner – Jack Smith expands criminal probe, investigates Trump’s wire fraud by fundraising off the big lie

Thom Hartmann – Will Nasty GOP Policy Starve Poor Americans?

Farron Balanced – Jim Jordan Abuses His Power By Attacking Colleges For Fighting Disinformation

Titus and Bradley – The George & Gracie Show: “The 2nd Amendment” (O, man, this takes me back.)

Girl Is Determined To Earn This Cat’s Love

Beau – Let’s talk about confusion, conflation, and currency…. (If you get the Crooks & Kiars newsletter, you’ve seen ads trying to scare you about this.)

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Apr 152023
 

Glenn Kirschner – NY AG Letitia James compels Donald Trump to sit for 2nd deposition in $250 million civil fraud suit

ABC News – Attorney General Merrick Garland announces probable cause arrest in connection with document leak

Ring of Fire – Republicans Introduce Legislation To Let Them Continue Harassing Alvin Bragg

Armageddon Update – No Justins, No Peace!

Tiny Possum Gives Her Brother Piggyback Rides

Beau – Let’s talk about a win in Nashville….

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Apr 142023
 

Glenn Kirschner – Jim Jordan seeks to obstruct DA Alvin Bragg’s prosecution of defendant Donald Trump w/NYC clown show

The Lincoln Project – Gotham City

Farron Balanced – Keyboard Warrior Trump Became A Complete Coward When He Had To Face Judge

#BrokenNews – Guns

Wild Cat Gets A Pittie Sister Who Can Keep Up With Him

Beau – Let’s talk about China, Taiwan, and shipping….

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Apr 132023
 

Glenn Kirschner – NY DA Alvin Bragg SUES Jim Jordan to force him to stop obstructing prosecution of defendant Trump

The Lincoln Project – President Fraud

Farron Balanced – Jim Jordan Just Made The Biggest Mistake Of His Career (My take on Pomerantz is the same. Jordan? I don’t know. His capacities for screwing up appear limitless.)

Robert Reich – Why Are There Fees on Everything?

Golden Retriever Picks Apples For His Bunny BFF

Beau – Let’s talk about reactions to the Justice Thomas news….

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