Open Thread – 2/8/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:27 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Feb 082021

It’s another painful day here in the CatBox. I spent another 90 minutes this morning on the throne with Republicitis. I had a lengthily exchange of message with Becky, my pain specialist. I’ll be there for an infusion on Friday, and while there, I’ll pick up new patches that will be 100 mg, up from the present 75. Yesterday I found the Super Bowl very disappointing. Both teams played very well, but the officiating was so poor and so one sided that they caused a blow-out instead of what should have been a very close game. It’s a shame that the Chiefs were not allowed to play. I trust Nameless will agree. All kidding aside, they are his team, but I was privileged to borrow them. WWWendy is coming tomorrow, but she won’t be here until late afternoon, so I hope to be in the saddle. Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:46 (average 5:55). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: Canada’s New COVID Test Is Not So Nice

In my opinion, the big swab ought to be mandatory for Republicans. RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube: Our Sasquatch is a major advertiser!

Dang! She has a hot boy friend to sell her stuff for her! We love our Squatch! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Somebody to Love

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

Open Thread – 2/7/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:27 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Feb 072021

It’s another painful day here in the CatBox. My recent gastrointestinal issues set off a severe bout of Republicitis, and I just had to spend over 90 minutes on the throne trying to… pardon my literal rendition… shit a brick. It also my last Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. I stole my Portland Chiefs because they are too good to be Nazi Republican Josh Hawley’s team. However, turn about is fair play. Tom Brady is a notorious cheat, and is infamous for playing with his balls in the locker room. In addition, he is an outspoken Trump** lover. That seems a perfect match for Nazi Republican Josh Hawley, so we could give Josh the Bucs: the Kansas City Buccaneers. Can you imagine anyone objecting to that? Winking smile Have a great day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:22 (average 4:31). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: For many Republican voters across the country, the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol inspired by Donald Trump and carried out by his rabid supporters was the last straw. Literally tens of thousands of Republican voters have changed their party registration since the November election, with defections noticeably spiking after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol complex.

Many of those conservative voters switched to “unaffiliated” while others either went third-party or chose to affiliate with the Democratic Party. Lyle Darrah, who lives north of Denver in Weld County, was one voter who made the leap from Republican to Democrat, according to NPR. Darrah, a 49-year-old Coloradan who voted Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020, said he was “completely shocked and ashamed” as he watched the events unfold on Jan. 6. “It’s something I felt I could no longer be in support of,” he added, and he hopes the switch sends “a signal” to the Republican Party.

And he’s clearly not alone. In the week from Jan. 6 through Jan. 12, Colorado Public Radio found that about 4,600 Republicans changed their party status in the state. “All told, the Colorado GOP lost about a half a percent of its registered voters in the week after the riot,” writes NPR. The same trend is occurring nationwide, according to a variety of news outlets that have documented the changes since the November election. Here’s a brief rundown:

Arizona: 7,500 defections
California: 33,300 defections
Connecticut: 6,500 defections
North Carolina: 6,000 defections
Pennsylvania: 10,000 defections
Utah: 7,600 defections

I certainly disagree with conservative voters most of the time, but being conservative and supporting the Nazis that control the Republican Reich are two completely different things. I can respect a conservative, but not a Nazi Republican. RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Super Bowl Pre-game Show Cold Open

FOMCROTFPIMPLMAO!! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Fleetwood Mac – Rhiannon (Official Music VIdeo)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

Personal Update – 2/6/2021

Posted by TomCat at 6:44 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Feb 062021

It’s a sick day here in the CatBox. I ate some chicken tonight that was delicious. However, I can never eat it again, because it plugged my stent. I was in severe pain most of the night, but I finally got it unplugged this morning. WWWendy is coming. Have a great day, and Lona sent me my Australian cousin to help with the site.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:07 (average 4:63). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Heart of Gold (2009 Remaster)

Ah… The memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

Personal Update – 2/3/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:40 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Feb 032021

It’s a rushed day here in the CatBox. I am de-stunk, and WWWendy is cooking. I should be in the saddle tomorrow. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:32 (average 5:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Ventura Highway

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

Personal Update – 1/30/2021

Posted by TomCat at 10:44 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jan 302021

Yesterday I told you I’d be in the saddle today barring unforeseen circumstances. I did not foresee that Mark would be tied up at the hospital and could not make it until today. Nevertheless, I was up waiting long enough to exacerbate my back pain. He just left and the chair is fixed. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, so please expect no more than a Personal Update. Have a great weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:50 (average 5:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoons:

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In a potential stumbling block for his Presidential ambitions, a new study indicates that the average American can stand only four seconds of exposure to Senator Ted Cruz, the Texas Republican.

The study, conducted by University of Minnesota researchers during Tuesday night’s Republican debate, required subjects to be connected to electrodes to measure their tolerance for the senator.

Within four seconds of watching Cruz, the majority of participants begged to be released from the experiment, researchers reported.

Dang, Andy! I guess that makes me way below average! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): In My Life (Remastered 2009)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!

Personal Update – 1/29/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:37 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jan 292021

It’s a tired/painful day here in the CatBox. I’m waiting for Mark tu come repair my power chair. He’s running about an hour late, because his mother in law’s husband is dying of Trump** virus and he had to go to the hospital. My back still hasn’t recovered from the abuse. On the plus side, I may have found a Republicosis/Republicitis balance. Barring unforeseen circumstances, I hope to be back in the saddle tomorrow. TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:49 (average 8:18). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Steppenwolf – Magic Carpet Ride (Version 1969)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!

Personal Update – 1/28/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:23 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jan 282021

It’s a busy/painful/tired day here at the CatBox. WWWendy de-stunk me and is now doing chores. Mark, my wheelchair guy, checked it out, ordered the part with next day shipping, and is coming back tomorrow to install it. I still haven;t recovered from the extra abuse I inflicted on my back yesterday. Tomorrow, please expect no more than a Personal Update, because of my appointment with Mark. I hope to be back in the saddle Saturday. Have a great day.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s too me 3:31 (average 4:40). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Neil Young – Harvest Moon (Official Music Video)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!

Personal Update – 1/27/2021

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

Jan 272021

Yesterday I said that, barring unforeseen circumstances, I’d be in the saddle today. Introducing unforeseen circumstances. I pulled up to my desk and turned off my chair, not realizing that the button to turn it back on again had popped out of the controller, so I had locked wheels and no way to turn it on. I struggled to get into bed. WWWendy saved the day. She come over during her lunch break, found the button, and taped it into place for temporary use. I’m waiting for the power chair repairman to come and fix it. All the straining I had to do just to get into bed exacerbated my back pain, and it’s still severe. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, and she’s coming in the morning. It’s also a grocery delivery day. Therefore please expect no more than a Personal Update from me.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:08 (average 5:41). To do it, click here. How did we do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Gerry Rafferty – Right Down the Line

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!

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