Open Thread – 11/14/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:42 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 142020

It’s a busy day here in The CatBox. WWWendy is coming, and so is a notary for my will. I have no more news on Nameless as I slept all afternoon and night. He hasn’t replied yet today. Tomorrow my schedule is up in the air, as I have a video meeting with former prison volunteers and prisoners. Have a great weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:39 (average 5:18). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: In an interview with VICE News Tonight on Wednesday, two members of the grand jury investigating Breonna Taylor’s fatal shooting by Lousiville, Kentucky, police shared why they decided to speak up and describe how the proceedings took place. “I needed Breonna’s mom and the community to know that it wasn’t the grand jury that made this decision. It was Daniel Cameron and his office,” one of the jurors said. Both requested to remain anonymous. “Puppets, we were used as puppets,” the second juror said. “They thought we were just gonna do exactly what they told us to do. Keep our mouths closed and just vote on this and walk out of that room, and it didn’t happen that way.”

The two jurors in the Taylor grand jury first spoke up last month against the lies Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron told throughout the investigation and trial. Cameron claimed that the grand jurors in the case agreed that officers involved were justified, and announced as a result that no charges would be pursued against the Louisville Metro Police officers who killed Taylor during a botched no-knock warrant execution.

Following the announcement, an anonymous juror identified as “Grand Juror #1” by attorney Kevin Glogower said that the grand jury not only disagreed that certain actions taken by the police that night were justified, but that it was never given the opportunity to indict any officer for homicide.

“I came out of my chair and said he just lied,” Juror #1 told VICE on how he responded to the announcement of no charges. He then filed a motion to allow the 12 jurors to speak publicly about what happened during the trial. In a rare incident of grand jury records being made public, a judge ruled that records could be released in order for jury panelists to speak publicly about the case, Daily Kos reported. Days after the motion was approved, a second juror confirmed Juror #1’s statement that charges to consider were limited.

Both jurors spoke to VICE Media Wednesday to give some insight into how the trial took place; one even brought a notebook with notes taken during the trial. His notes depicted not only how he responded to the evidence presented, but how he processed it, giving a glimpse into how the jurors were thinking during the trial.

If the DA in any grand jury case decides he wants to keep a grand jury from indicting a ham sandwich as non-kosher, he can claim that he went to a kosher deli for a ham and cheese. It’s really that easy, because that’s the only evidence they hear. The only reason the cops weren’t indicted is to help Republican police cover-up the murder they committed. RESIST!!

From Willamette Week: Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s chief of staff Nik Blosser is leaving her office to join the transition team for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

In his new role on the Biden-Harris transition team, Blosser will serve as the state lead in the intergovernmental affairs office. Brown says Blosser’s early and continued involvement in the pandemic response gives him “a unique understanding of the needs of Americans suffering from COVID-19 and the needs of the communities they live in.”

“I am heartened that President-elect Biden, Vice President-elect Harris and their transition team have selected Nik for this important role,” Brown said in a statement Thursday. “He has my full support, and I am confident he will help President-elect Biden and his team support states in their approach to this crisis and the long recovery that will follow.

Joe and Kamala have gotten themselves one thoroughly qualified staffer in Blosser. Oregon leads the way! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast for Women’s Rights): The Most Perfect Album | Dolly Parton | 19th Amendment

Full equality for women is certainly long overdue. They would have equality if Republicans did not demand they be kept barefoot, pregnant, in the kitchen and owned. I just hope Dolly doesn’t burn her bra in protest. The fire department might not be able to put it out. RESIST!!

66 Days Until the FLUSH!!

Open Thread – 10/30/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:43 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 302020

It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. My Republicosis last night was severe enough that I had to get up, pop on George, and make the mad dash three times. Sadly, ice cream before bed was a bad idea. I’m waiting for Diana to come. She is due momentarily. Tomorrow I hope to post a series of election maps. TGIF! (Diana just came.)

Jug Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:29 (average 9:21). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

Click for more maps

US Cases: 9,220,428
US Deaths: 234,262
Plus all Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: According to a just-released study, the risk of interference in the coming election by far-right “Patriot” militiamen heavily aligned with Donald Trump is not only real, it’s growing intense in over half the states in the nation, with five states in particular likely to see disruptive behavior and perhaps violence: Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Oregon.

Compiled by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED), the study gathered and examined “the latest data on right-wing militia organizations across the country, identifying the most active groups and mapping the locations most likely to experience heightened militia activity before, during, and after the election.” What it found should send up warning flares to officials at all levels concerned about election security, as well as among law enforcement officers who seem to be currently preoccupied with election-related civic violence coming from the left.

Pennsylvania is the tipping-point battleground state that should give Joe Biden his 270th electoral vote, and Republicans are doing all they can to suppress the vote. No matter where you live, click here to volunteer for a virtual get-out-the-vote activity in Pennsylvania.

As strongly as I support GOTV activity, I urge lefties to avoid confrontations with Republican Nazis. Every time one unarmed left winger defends herself or himself against 50 heavily armed Republican Nazi Gestapo, it will be reported as a left-wing assault. RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Jocelyn: Voters Have Right To Cast Ballot ‘Free From Intimidation And Harassment’

The notion that Republican Ammosexuals are allowed to display their guns at a polling place boggles my mind. The best weapons for self defense are ballots, not bullets! RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): They say they are married to ‘deplorables’. So they formed a support group

God! Those poor women! Can you imagine the horror of being married to a deplorable Ammosexual idiot who measures penis size in caliber? RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun (2019 Mix)

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread – 10/29/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:57 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 292020

It’s a busy tired day here in the CatBox. The infusions still bring fatigue, but it’s not as severe as it was. But today is a grocery delivery day, and putting them all away will be a lot of work. Tomorrow Diana is coming to change my patch, but I should be able to do a full Open Thread then. The big question for the day is this: How will Injustice Amy Coney Blowjob interface with Injustice Pervert Nookie KavaNazi? (Update: groceries are stowed.)

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:29 (average 6:08). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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US Cases: 9,125,714
US Deaths: 233,172
Plus all Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): We Do Not Speak Your Name | The Spooky Men’s Chorale

It’s unusual that anyone shares parody as good as Don’s work. We are blessed that Don has shared this with is. Thank You! Speak the name Biden instead! RESIST!!

From YouTube (Raw Story Channel): MSNBC host shuts down Trump adviser: ‘Hunter Biden isn’t running for president’

Good job! All reporters need to shut down all Republican propagandists when they spread bullshit. That is, whenever they speak! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Don’t Think Twice It’s All Right – Bob Dylan

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread – 10/28/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:20 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 282020

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. I am de-stunk, and WWWendy is semi-gooping. Yesterday we reviewed my scan with Evelyn. My results were mixed. The liver cancer and the spinal cancer are stable, no better or worse. The esophageal cancer is indeterminate. When the stent was installed, the surgeon altered the tumor too much to see if it’s worse or not. The lung cancer is getting worse, but those aren’t my most severe tumors. The odds are that I’ll be with us at least until the beginning of the year. We are going to continue the immunotherapy treatment. Although a “cure” is out of the question, we hope that it will slow the progress enough to give me a little more time. Thanks and a green cloud to Squatch as thanks for the card. Happy Hump Day to all!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:26 (average 5:55). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

Click for interactive maps and charts

US Cases: 9,039,170
US Deaths: 232,101
Plus all Trump*/GOP plague murder victims Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): McEnany – A Parody of Macarena

Yay Don! Did you nail Kayleigh LieALot’s hide to your wall, or what?!!? RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): Road to 270: John King breaks down latest numbers a week before Election Day

The better the projections look, the more important it is for us to act and work like the projections look terrible! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Simon & Garfunkel – El Condor Pasa (If I Could) (Audio)

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update – 10/26/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:20 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 262020

I still have Republicosis, and I woke up to a freeze warning, here in the CatBox. I’m resting as much as I can for my Oncologist appointment tomorrow. Tomorrow please expect only a VERY brief Personal Update. Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:46 (average 5:01). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

Click for interactive maps

US Cases: 8,890,481
US Deaths: 230,512
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Religious Agony:

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Calling it ugly would be an understatement.

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Neil Young – Needle And The Damage Done (Unplugged)

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60’s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread – 10/25/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:05 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 252020

It a tired day, here in the CatBox. I hope the Republicosis is now under control, but I still have lots of sleep to catch up. It’s also a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos’ game won’t be televised here, but they’re playing the team whose most illustrious fan shall not be named. Have a great Sunday! (Later – the Republicosis is still with us.)

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:13 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you know?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

US Cases: 8,831,446
US Deaths: 230,086
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: Joe Biden has excellent news! He has managed to locate the White House’s super secret, totally awesome, incredibly strong, very tough, hugely smart and amazing COVID Healthcare Trump White House Plan to combat the Chinese Virus that was totally not Donald Trump’s fault because the Dear Leader did an amazing job saving 15,000,000 lives through his strong and brilliant leadership that no one else could have matched.

And guys, it is a great plan.

Please visit www.TrumpCovidPlan.com for all the details!

I have to admit it, he’s never released a better plan for anything! RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Final Debate Cold Open

Having seen both, I assure you that this version if far better than the original debate! For details on the Trump* Plan see the short take from C & L above. I do wish, however, that pseudo-moderator had allowed pseudo-Biden to slap pseudo-Trump* upside the head!! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Gordon Lightfoot – If You Could Read My Mind

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update – 10/24/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:09 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 242020

It’s a yucky Busy day here in the CatBox. All that dye I had to drink for the CAT Scan gave me a severe case of Republicosis, and I spent half the night or more on the throne. Nerveless, the pizza was so fine and I’m having more. WWWendy will be here soon. Have a great weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:21 (average 5:10). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Click for more maps

US Cases: 8,755,569
US Deaths: 229,363
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Jim Croce – Time in a bottle – 1973

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Open Thread – 10/21/2020

Posted by TomCat at 9:59 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 212020

It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. Anne is due in 45 – 75 minutes to change my patch. Tomorrow please expect no more than a Personal Update as WWWendy is coming and Store to Door is delivering groceries. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:21 (average 6:42). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

US Cases: 8,524,139
US Deaths: 226,273
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From Alternet: Dozens of Florida voters and others residing in heavily-Democratic counties across several states have received threatening emails warning them to vote for President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election or suffer consequences.

Ahead of early voting, Democratic voters in Alachua County, Fla., began receiving the disturbing emails. Voters in Alaska and Arizona also reported receiving the same message.

The subject line for the email reads: “Vote for Trump or else!”

Targeting voters registered as Democrats, the email message opens with a disturbing statement telling potential voters all of their personal information has been exposed as the sender claims to have infiltrated the “entire voting infrastructure.”

The sender also warned Democrats to vote for Trump or they would “come after” them. Voters are also being told to change their political party affiliation so it can serve as confirmation of agreement to the terms of the threat.

“We are in possession of all your information (email, address, telephone… everything),” the message stated. “You are currently registered as a Democrat and we know this because we have gained access into the entire voting infrastructure. You will vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you. Change your party affiliation to Republican to let us know you received our message and will comply. We will know which candidate you voted for. I would take this seriously if I were you.”

Here is a perfect example of international cooperation, Republican Style. White House staffers prepare the threats, the Republican Party provides the email list, and the SVR (current name of KGB) provide the servers, and all join forces to blackmail voters with fraudulent claims. RESIST!!

From YouTube (Trae Crowder Channel): Liberal Redneck – Y’all Should Vote and Why

Amen Trey! God save our right to talk shit to idiots! RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): He oversaw the bin Laden raid. See what he says about Trump

He is so conservative that I’m sure I would disagree him most of the time on policy issues. However, I could and would negotiate with him in good faith. A very few conservatives are people of honor and may be trusted to act that way. However, the Republican Party works on bad faith only! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Simon & Garfunkel – Scarborough Fair/Canticle (Audio)

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s. RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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