It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. I still have Republicitis, but not as severe. I’m about to join my video meeting. This afternoon is worship of the Holy Ellipsoid Orb. Have a fine day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:21 (average 5:34). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From YouTube (a blast from the past): Fleetwood Mac – The Chain (Official Audio)
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s a tired day here in the CatBox, but my pain level is better than it was yesterday. I think the Republicitis was exacerbating the pain. Tomorrow is a High Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. I will spend the late afternoon booing Josh Hawley and watching my Portland Chiefs play the Buffalo Bills for the NFC title. Tomorrow please expect no more than a Personal Update. I have a video meeting with prison volunteer coworkers and former prisoners. Have a fine weekend.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:06 (average 5:09). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From Daily Kos: Seven Senate Democrats are demanding that the Senate Committee on Ethics open an investigation in the actions of Republican Sens. Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz for their actions related to the Jan. 6 violent insurrection against Congress.
The two “amplified claims of election fraud that had resulted in threats of violence against state and local officials around the country,” the Democrats write. The group—Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tina Smith (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Sherrod Brown (D-OH)—notes that the Senate has the exclusive power to determine whether the members’ actions violated Senate ethics rules. They are asking the Ethics Committee to carry out a “thorough and fair investigation and consider any appropriate consequences based on the Committee’s findings.”
“When Senators Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley announced they would object to the counting of state-certified electors on January 6, 2021, they amplified claims of election fraud that had resulted in threats of violence against state and local officials around the country,” the senators write. “While Congress was debating Senator Cruz’s objection, a violent mob stormed the Capitol. These insurrectionists ransacked the building, stole property, and openly threatened Members of Congress and the Vice President.” The two didn’t just help incite the riot, the Democrats wrote, but “[b]y proceeding with their objections to the electors after the violent attack, Senators Cruz and Hawley lent legitimacy to the mob’s cause and made future violence more likely.”
The senators write of their concern that members of Congress could have been involved in the coordination not just of the rally that preceded the attack on the Capitol, but the attack itself. They provide a detailed and well-researched account of the events of the day as well as the background to it, including the threats of violence that were leveled against officials prior to Jan. 6, threats incited by Trump’s fraud claims and reinforced by Hawley and Cruz, who “lent legitimacy to President Trump’s false statements about election fraud by announcing that they would object to the certification of electors on January 6.”
I fully support this move. If these RNP (Republican Nazi Party) traitors are allowed to get away with it, they and others will surely do it again. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (CNN Channel): Complete bunk’: Erin Burnett calls out Sen. Hawley’s explanation
As long as Biden agrees to the delay, it works for me. It also gives more time to gather evidence sufficiently obvious that it forces Republicans to either proclaim their own treason, like Cruz and Hawley, or to vote to convict. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (Bernie Sanders Channel): We Cannot Reach Out To Republicans Indefinitely.
I fully agree. Republicans are most adept at holding out a fair negotiated agreement as a promise to Democrats in order to gain an advantage, only to act like Lucy with a football. Give them a chance, but one only. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Fleetwood Mac – Landslide (Official Music Video)
Ah… the memories. We needed a landslide. We got one! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s a tired painful day here in the CatBox. I have a severe case of Republicitis, and that may be adding to the back pain. I’m gradually increasing meds, trying not to overdo it. WWWendy is coming this evening. I should be in the saddle tomorrow. TGIF!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:22 (average 6:16). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From Alternet: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is entering his new, less powerful role the same way he managed the Senate when he was Majority Leader, with one purpose in mind: block everything Democrats want.
Democratic Senators on Thursday blasted McConnell publicly after he threatened to filibuster the organizing agreement, which specifies how many Senators from each party sit on committees and who chairs them.
CNN’s Manu Raju notes if there is no power-sharing agreement, “the Senate will operate under the rules of the last Congress when the GOP controlled Senate majority and held committee chairs.”
At the center of McConnell’s obstruction: he’s demanding Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) commit to keeping the filibuster – which would allow Republicans to block and jettison everything Democrats want. That means Republicans could block all of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees, and all legislation Democrats want to pass. [emphasis added]
I don’t understand the particulars of how Bought Bitch Mitch can filibastard the organizing agreement. I think we could try to invoke the Nuclear Option, but that is likely to fail because Dino Joe Manchin would vote with the Republicans. However we do it, we cannot allow Republican minority rule. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): US Unfinished Business With Trump Leaves Bifurcated Vision As Biden Begins
Rachel is right to elucidate the horrid state of affairs Biden inherited from the RNP (Republican Nazi Party). RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Led Zeppelin – Stairway To Heaven (Official Audio)
Ah… the memories. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s a busy painful day here in the CatBox. Today is a grocery delivery day from Store to Door, and I just finished unpacking and storing everything. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, but she is not coming until early evening, so I should be in the in the saddle. Thinking of the former resident**, I hope a ravenous golf got his balls.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:08 (average 4:16). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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Joe, even though Trump** is a draft evader, do NOT pardon him!
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From Crooks and Liars: Having made it past November, and even past the Jan. 5 runoff in Georgia, it may seem like the airwaves and signboards near you would finally be free of political ads. However … that’s not quite true. While the idea that ads are already showing up for the 2022 election cycle might even be enough to generate howls, there’s a reason that these ads should be welcomed. Because these ads are all about holding Republicans accountable for what they’ve done over the last four years.
That starts with ads that are going on the air in Wisconsin to detail the explicit connection between Sen. Ron Johnson and the violent attempt to overthrow the government. Voters to the south might not be catching those ads, but they could still run across a Josh Hawley billboard from MeidasTouch. It’s all just part of the move to clear the halls of Congress … of the people who promoted a violent attack on the halls of Congress.
I love it, but I bet I know who loves it more! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From NY Times: In 17 executive orders, memorandums and proclamations signed hours after his inauguration, President Biden moved swiftly on Wednesday to dismantle Trump administration policies his aides said have caused the “greatest damage” to the nation.
Despite an inaugural address that called for unity and compromise, Mr. Biden’s first actions as president are sharply aimed at sweeping aside former President Donald J. Trump’s pandemic response, reversing his environmental agenda, tearing down his anti-immigration policies, bolstering the teetering economic recovery and restoring federal efforts to promote diversity.
Here’s a look at what the measures aim to accomplish.
Click through for much more information on what those orders entail. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Biden Signs Executive Orders; Set To Announce National Covid Strategy
I think Joe is off to a great start, but we need to make our voices heard, if he becomes too prone to negotiate based on Republican promises. We know how that worked for Obama. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from America): God Bless the USA – I’m Proud to be an American~ Lee Greenwood Lyrics
I’ve waited far too many years to be able to say this again, at last! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
I’m taking the day off to watch history being made. Trump** is still Resident, but I watched Air Force One haul garbage** to FL for the last time. I’ll be in the saddle tomorrow. Happy Dump Trump** Hump Day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:20 (average 5:10). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From YouTube (a blast from today): U.S Presidential Anthem, Hail To The Chief – Joe Biden Version
Ah… the future! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy is here doing chores. Tomorrow, I don’t know what I’ll be posting. I’ll be busy watching history being made and water circling the bowl. Tuesday is Flush your Republicans Day, but be sure to save some for tomorrow.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:06 (average 4:44). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): LIP SLIDING AWAY | A Parody | The Freedom Toast
Dang, Don! As wonderful as this is, you ought to do one called Flip Flushing Away! It must be fine, because Mitch (good, God-like Mitch, not evil, Satan-like Mitch) emailed about it too. RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): George Harrison – Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) – Lyrics
Ah the memories! We can start VERY soon! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. I enjoyed the Portland Chiefs victory yesterday, even though Mahomas suffered a concussion from a dirty horse-collar tackle by a Bill. They play for the AFC Championship next week. Tomorrow please expect no more than a Personal Update tomorrow. It’s a WWWendy day and she’s coming in the morning. Hurrah, it’s Monday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:16 (average 4:12). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From YouTube (Hat-Tip Mitch)(ours, not Beat Bawling Bastard Moscow Mitch): WAKE UP CALL FOR REPUBLICANS
I had not heard of this Oscar-Nominated producer before today, but I certainly agree with what he has to say here. RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Misinformation Drops 73 Percent After Trump Banned From Twitter
Is anyone surprised? If Trump** were not such a prolific bull-shitter , the Republican Party would never have never realized how perfectly he fits who and what they are. RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Animals – We Gotta Get Out Of This Place
Ah… the Memories! RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
It’s a groggy day here in the CatBox. I slept very well last night, but one good night after several bad is not enough for recovery. My pain level is gradually starting to improve. This afternoon, I’m going to watch my confiscated Portland Chiefs Play the Browns. I’ll be in the saddle for MLK Day tomorrow. Expect evil actions from the Republican Reich. To stay safe, avoid them.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:13 (average 4:37). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From NY Times: President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr., inheriting a collection of crises unlike any in generations, plans to open his administration with dozens of executive directives on top of expansive legislative proposals in a 10-day blitz meant to signal a turning point for a nation reeling from disease, economic turmoil, racial strife and now the aftermath of the assault on the Capitol.
Mr. Biden’s team has developed a raft of decrees that he can issue on his own authority after the inauguration on Wednesday to begin reversing some of President Trump’s most hotly disputed policies. Advisers hope the flurry of action, without waiting for Congress, will establish a sense of momentum for the new president even as the Senate puts his predecessor on trial.
On his first day in office alone, Mr. Biden intends a flurry of executive orders that will be partly substantive and partly symbolic. They include rescinding the travel ban on several predominantly Muslim countries, rejoining the Paris climate change accord, extending pandemic-related limits on evictions and student loan payments, issuing a mask mandate for federal property and interstate travel and ordering agencies to figure out how to reunite children separated from families after crossing the border, according to a memo circulated on Saturday by Ron Klain, his incoming White House chief of staff, and obtained by The New York Times.
The blueprint of executive action comes after Mr. Biden announced that he will push Congress to pass a $1.9 trillion package of economic stimulus and pandemic relief, signaling a willingness to be aggressive on policy issues and confronting Republicans from the start to take their lead from him.
He also plans to send sweeping immigration legislation on his first day in office providing a pathway to citizenship for 11 million people in the country illegally. Along with his promise to vaccinate 100 million Americans for the coronavirus in his first 100 days, it is an expansive set of priorities for a new president that could be a defining test of his deal-making abilities and command of the federal government.
Isn’t it wonderful to look forward to government actions we can support? RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
From Daily Kos: A few weeks ago, it was still possible to compare the daily deaths from COVID-19 to some past events. 9/11. Or Pearl Harbor. Or D-Day. But all of that went by the wayside as the number of those falling to the virus each day passed 3,000. Then 4,000. 2020 likely saw an unprecedented use of “unprecedented,” and when it comes to the pandemic, that bit of justified awfulness is far from over.
Even in the middle of a pandemic that is killing Americans faster than any war in history, there are still some situations that stand out for the extra awfulness that people can show to each other. That’s certainly true of the Republicans in Congress who refused to wear a mask even as they were huddling together under threat of death from a rampaging mob. As a result, at least four members of Congress have since tested positive.
But there may be no better example of just how terrible people can be, than a tiny group called “Citizens Against Tyranny” in the mid-sized city of Roseburg, Oregon.
As the La Grande Observer reports, this group formed for a specific purpose — to punish anyone who complains about violations of safety regulations connected to COVID-19. That includes publishing the names of anyone who reports safety violations to Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration on “The LIST.”
Two women, both senior citizens and Douglas County residents, were recently fingered by this organization. Their names were published on a website called citizensagainsttyranny.net as part of “The LIST,” and they were labeled “Filthy Traitors.” The words were spattered in red, as if to indicate blood.
This group, which labeled two elderly women “filthy traitors” for upholding a law that’s meant to save not just their lives, but also the lives of their fellow citizens, is supported by Republican state lawmaker Dallas Heard. Which might not be surprising, since in a December session of the Oregon legislature, Heard declared that attempts to halt the pandemic were “campaign against the people and the children of God.” At that point he ripped off his mask and stormed out of the senate. Heard doesn’t just support the Citizens Against Tyranny, he has encouraged it in a plan to ban all those who the organization has doxxed from being served by any local business. “Their faces and their names and what they did must be known,” said Heard.
I ashamed to admit that Oregon has a senator as evil as Missouri’s infamous Jerk-off Josh Hawley, but ours is just a state senator. The “Children of God” worship Republican-supply-side Jesus, the deity with horns, cloven hooves, a pointed tail, and a pitch fork. RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): THE YOUNGBLOODS Let´s get together 1967 Chet Powers´s song
Ah… the memories. I have understood for about twenty five years that fear, not hate, is the opposite of love. Hate is a symptom of fear. Understanding that makes it easier to understand the Republican Party. RESIST and REMOVE the Republican Reich!!