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Video Thread 3/15/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:44 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 152022

Glenn Kirschner – Before Putin’s Illegal War Against Ukraine, There Were Trump’s Crimes Against President Zelensky

Thom Hartmann – Crazy Alert: Did the GOP Really Endorse Killer

No Dem Left Behind – Protect our kids from Religious Right extremists and the GQP!

Sum of Us – BlueTriton is the worst company you’ve never heard of.

Really American – Republicans Dine In Moscow: Party Of Treason

Suibhne – The Animated History of Ukraine (17 Minutes)

Beau – [Two videos about the domino effects of war]

Video Thread 3/14/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:47 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 142022

Glenn Kirschner – Mike Flynn Pleads the 5th; He Should be Ordered to Active Duty & Court-Martialed for his Crimes

Meidas Touch – Exclusive: Ukrainian Diplomat has a message for America

The Daily Show – Russia Threatens to Abandon American Astronaut in Retaliation for Sanctions

Vox – How a no-fly zone would change the war in Ukraine

Armageddon Update – Freedumb Convoy

Sprouts – Skin in the Game: No Risk No Learning

Beau – Let’s talk about a unique proposal going after oligarchs…. Well, this is an interesting development. Did you notive he started with “Ahoy,” not “Hi there”?

Video Thread 3/13/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:12 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 132022

Glenn Kirschner – AG Garland: “DOJ Will Hold All Accountable”, Starting w/”Cases in Front of Us & Build From There”

Meidas Touch – Ban Putin Propaganda

American Bridge – America is on the move

No Dem Left Behind – Don’t Say Gay Bill, the GOP’s Long Strategy of Weaponizing Fear & Hate

Liberal Redneck – Gas Prices and Joe Biden

Sky World- By Bear Fox performed by Teio Swathe – [In English and a Native language, I do not know which] Words: “Let us put our minds together and remember those who have passed on, their lives’ duties accomplished, they are living peacefully in the Sky World.”

Beau – Let’s talk about North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and the Supreme Court….

Video Thread 3/12/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:36 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 122022

Glenn Kirschner – Stephen Miller’s Frivolous Lawsuit; Michigan Trial Underway in Conspiracy Plot to Kidnap Gov Whitmer

Lincoln Project – Red Phone

Ring of Fire – Putin Is In Over His Head, And That Makes Him Even More Dangerous

CBS – Americans travel to Ukraine to help Ukrainians defend against Russia

Crooks and Liars – “Jennifer Griffin might be the last person on Fox News who cares about the truth.”

Tiny Rescue Kitten Refuses To Leave Baby Sister’s Crib

Beau – Let’s talk about a teachable moment about race from Ukraine….

Video Thread 3/11/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:54 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 112022

Glenn Kirschner – Proud Boys Leader Tarrio Indicted; Guy Reffitt Convicted on All Counts. A Good Day for Justice

MSNBC – Vindman: Ukraine Fighter Jet Hang-Up ‘Pretty Absurd’

Rebel HQ – Richard Ojeda TEARS Into Pro-Putin Republican

The Daily Show – Women Giving Back – The Women Vital to Ukraine’s Resistance

ViolinistsSupportUkraine – Violinists Across the World Play for Ukraine (not something you will see every day)

Rob Rogers – Helping Ukraine

Beau – Let’s talk about shifting public health strategies….

(The map is here)

Open Thread March 11, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 6:36 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 112022

Yesterday, It snowed again – which was not predicted – and stayed sub-freezing all day – which was predicted. And it felt cold, colder than usual, inside as well. The other day i made a reference to the ki-ki-bird, and I shall now explain it. It was a joke, when I was in service, that at bases like Adak, AK, one migh, when it was sub-zer, hear the call of the ki-ki-bird: “Ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-ki-RIST, it’s cold!” It’s not that cold inside today .. but I’ll bet it is outsode!.

Cartoon –

Short Takes –

ProPublica – When Billionaires Don’t Pay Taxes, People “Lose Faith in Democracy”
Quote – [Senator Ron] Wyden’s bill seeks to counteract a technique that the ultrawealthy can use to avoid income taxes: They hold on to their assets and simply avoid the income — and tax — that comes when they sell them. The rich can live lavishly by employing a technique known as “Buy, Borrow, Die,” in which they buy or build assets, borrow against them and then avoid estate and gift taxes when they die.
Click through for details. It seems self-evident to me, but I’m sure some wont believe it without “receipts” (and some won’t believe it regardless of evidence.)

The Hill – FBI agent: Suspects in Whitmer kidnapping plot arrested over ‘real concern’ they might obtain explosives
Quote – This comes as prosecutors allege that the four men, [Adam] Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta, plotted the kidnapping of Whitmer due to their frustration of statewide COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. They planned to snatch her from her vacation home and blow up a nearby bridge to slow authorities’ response to the incident.
Click through for story. May the conviction be swift and the sentence appropriate.

Women’s History – Huff Post – Republicans Keep Attacking Biden’s Judicial Nominees For Being Good Lawyers
Quote – It’s been a pretty over-the-top and performative few months for the Judiciary Committee. But cutting through the drama, what’s not amusing is what Republicans have actually been arguing: that poor people charged with crimes don’t deserve any legal representation at all, and lawyers representing them should be ashamed for doing it.
Click through if you can stand to. Cruz and Hawley in particular – it would be a real public service if they could be investiga6ted back to birth. You just know that crimes would be found. And I say that knowing that both hold security clearances.

Food For Thought:

Sorry but I just had to add this:

Video Thread 3/10/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:10 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 102022

Glenn Kirschner – Bill Barr Has Direct Evidence of Trump’s Criminal Intent & Must be Subpoenaed by DOJ for Grand Jury

Thom Hartmann – Did Young People Forget Cold War?

MSNBC – McFaul: Captured Russians Have No Explanation For Why They’re In Ukraine

Rebel HQ – Richard Ojeda RIPS Into The “People’s Convoy”

RepresentUs – Elizabeth Warren Rails Against Dark Money

Women’s History – Armageddon Update – with Mrs. Titus

Beau – Let’s talk about why Lindsey Graham is on Russian TV….

Video Thread 3/9/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:25 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 092022

Glenn Kirschner – NY DA Bragg Ends Trump Investigation, Misleads about Reason for Not Releasing Resignation Letters OK, I was wrong. Dammit. This is not good.

American Bridge – Bloody Sunday

Don Winslow Films – #PutinIsLying

MSNBC – Why Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Has Touched Such A Raw Nerve

Rebel HQ – Ukraine Ambassador Trolls Russians In Epic Fashion

Publicae – I’m in Kyiv! Defiant Ukraine President Zelenskyy counters Russian fake news and reveals his location

Beau – Let’s talk about preparing for a possibility….

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