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Open Thread July 13, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 6:48 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 132022

Yesterday, I of course watched the hearing. It doesn’t appear there will be another this week, but rather probably next week. The last two witnesses today were, I thought, impressive, although who knows what it takes to impress MAGAts. It’s not exactly the Committee’s mission to address political violence in general (as opposed to political violence in the service of Trump**) in the hearings, but I certainly hope it will be addressed as they draft legislation. Political violence at low levels (i.e., without a dominant leader common to the groups involved) can lead to fascismut as surely as a narcissistic ambitious dictator can. Besides the eharing, I didn’t do much else. I did a load of laundry comprising a few sweaters which are machine wash/dry flat and that’s about it.

Cartoon – This reminds me of an anecdote about a sweet elderly lady who had had massive surgeries bu never lost hersense of humor. She called one of her scars “Market Street.”

Short Takes –

Letters from an American – July 10, 2022
Quote – Democratic president Joe Biden appears to be centering his presidency around the idea of rebuilding the middle class through government investment in ordinary Americans. This is a major shift—a sea change—from the past 40 years of Republican policy saying that the economy would prosper if only the government slashed taxes and regulation, leaving more money and power in the hands of business leaders, those “makers” who would invest in new industries and provide more jobs. Watching the effect of his policies is a window into what works and what doesn’t.
Click through for more, and why ir matters politically.

The 19th – What will happen if Obergefell is overturned? Queer legal experts are scrambling
Quote – A concurring opinion by Justice Clarence Thomas in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case that ultimately overturned Roe indicates he wants to reexamine whether other rights based on substantive due process have been interpreted correctly. “In future cases, we should reconsider all of this Court’s substantive due process precedents,” Thomas wrote. Other opinions written by conservative justices show division over how the court should handle similar civil rights issues in the future.
Click through for more legal thinking. Don’t forget Pastor Niemoller’s famous poem – no one is safe.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 7/7/22

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

Jul 072022

Glenn – This would have been the monthly recap, so I’m putting a piece from the Stephanie Miller show featuring Glenn instead.

MSNBC – Why Brittney Griner’s Arrest Is About Much More Than Brittney Griner

Ring of Fire – New Polls Show January 6th Committee Having A HUGE Impact On Public Opinion (It does not cease to amaze me how many people “know” what Merrick Garland “thinks” or “wants” – a man who has been in public service for over 25 years and is known for being tight-lipped for all of that time, possibly longer.)

Mary Trump – Why Donald Trump Throws Food: An Origin Story – Its all about the mash potato !!

Armageddon Update – Court Gone ROEgue

Beau – Let’s talk about Arizona, Trump, and DOJ….

Open Thread July 6, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 7:04 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 062022

Yesterday, I had not slept terribly well, but I got by with a few yawns. Virgil called, and, as promised, I told him about those of y’all who commented you are praying for him, and he was deeply appreciative, as predicted. Quite touched, in fact.

Cartoon –

Short Takes –

Democratic Underground [maxrandb] – Hey MSM! Maybe the “story” isn’t 2 Dem Senators that won’t kill the filibuster
Quote – Just like they publish thousands of stories of “Dems need to reach out to rural America bullshit” and ZERO “Retrumplicans need to reach out to urban America” stories. They report thousands of time that 2 Dems Senators don’t want to kill the filibuster. When is the last time you saw a story concentrating on the 50 Retrumplican Senators that couldn’t give one fuck if women die, or if teens need to carry their Uncles baby to term?
Click through for full rant. I am SO over RWNJs babbling about the “liberal media.” Sometimes I just need to express it..

The 19th – 10 anti-LGBTQ+ bills impacting students go into effect across six states
Quote – It is already hard enough for transgender and LGBTQ+ youth to see themselves reflected in the culture or in the academic materials they’re learning from, Topping said — and harder still for LGBTQ+ youth to simply go to school if they are getting bullied. Taking away the ability for students to talk with teachers about their identity or learn about queer communities in school may hamper their ability to dream of a future with people like them in it.
Click Through for states and details. As usual, the cruelty is the point – at least the immediate point. The long-term point is genocide.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 6/30/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:46 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jun 302022

Glenn Kirschner – J6 hearing reveals Trump knew mob was armed, wanted to lead them to the Capitol to stop Biden’s win

Meidas Touch – Michael Cohen REACTS to Trump Officials Being Indicted and Subpoenaed

The Lincoln Project – Last Week in the Republican Party – June 28, 2022

Robert Reich – This is Why We Need to Get Money Out of Politics

Liberal Redneck – Not So Supreme Court

Beau – Let’s talk about what they’re going after next….

Video Thread 6/27/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:14 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jun 272022

Glenn Kirschner – Supreme Court revokes women’s constitutional rights. Congress MUST open impeachment hearings – NOW (the sound is odd, but there is CC)

Meidas Touch – Adam Kinzinger Stuns with Speech of the Year during Jan 6 Hearings

The Lincoln Project – Lady Ruby

MSNBC – Lawrence: Samuel Alito’s Lies Did Not Stop In His Confirmation Hearing

VoteVets – Pride

Beau – Let’s talk about what happens if Trump is acquitted….

Open Thread June 15, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 6:38 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jun 152022

Yesterday, I learned I will have to see Virgil tomorrow instead of Sunday. Actually, I learned Monday that Sunday was out, but it took some back-and-forth to confirm tomorrow. I shouldn’t be surprised – Sunday is both Father’s Day and Juneteenth At least that fact gives me hope that the whole summer won’t be like this. Anyway, was scrambling yesterday and will be for the next couple of days. The Wednesday hearing will now be Thursday which will help a little.

Cartoon – 15 0615Cartoon.jpg

Short Takes –

Letters from an American – June 13, 2022
Quote – Once again, as it did last Thursday, the committee relied entirely on senior Republican officials and on members of Trump’s own inner circle to tell the story of how Trump tried to overthrow our government. This undercuts accusations that the committee is engaging in a “partisan witch hunt.” Notably, the committee itself is measured, polite, and serious, demonstrating to viewers what hearings used to be before they became ways to produce sound bites for right-wing media.
Click through for full letter. I’ve said I don’t want to turn into a J6 blog, and I don’t, but I couldn’t resist that quotation.

The 19th – These companies publicly oppose anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Some also fund lawmakers who sponsor them.
Quote – Lawmakers in six states who wrote, signed or sponsored anti-LGBTQ+ legislation received tens of thousands and, in a few cases, hundreds of thousands of dollars, from major U.S. corporations or their employee-led PACs and affiliates, in the 2020 and 2022 election cycles, Data for Progress found. Alabama, Florida, Arizona, Tennessee, Idaho and Texas have been prolific in their efforts to bar trans students from school sports, restrict gender-affirming care for minors and ban LGBTQ+ discussions from classrooms over the past few years.
Click through for details. This is, of course, standard, and not limited to LGBTQIA+. Probably the most egregious are companies who pretend to be green but donate to candidates in the pockets of fossil fuels. But they also work at duping POC and women of any color, as well as the disabled.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 6/11/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:37 am Open Thread, Politics

Jun 112022

Glenn Kirschner – With J6 committee public hearings set to begin, we ask: why has DOJ apparently chosen to go second?

Meidas Touch – Texas Paul REACTS to Republicans Canceling Pizza Hut for Celebrating Pride Month (different tone from usual)

The Lincoln Project – Retire

The Republican Accountability Project – Time for the truth about January 6

MSNBC – The Republican Plot To Overturn The Next Election

Ojeda Live – I’m Back! (He was in Europe)

Beau – Let’s talk about what it means to be a conservative….

Video Thread 5/31/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:46 am Open Thread, Politics

May 312022

Glenn Kirschner – Georgia DA Willis issues 50 grand jury subpoenas; is “weighing racketeering charges” against Trump

Meidas Touch – BREAKING: Jim Acosta EVISCERATES NRA Board Member and leaves him SPEECHLESS!

Rebel HQ – Trevor Reed’s Father SHREDS Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Actions

Truth Matters – Slaughter of the Innocent (featuring Senator Chris Murphy DCT) hanky alert

Robert Reich – Why Your Barbecue Is More Expensive This Year

Puppet Regime – Zuckerberg Practices Free Speech On Elon Musk

Beau – Let’s talk about metaphors, hair, and Florida….

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