Open Thread – 12/15/2019

 Posted by at 8:02 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 152019
 

It’s a busy Sunday, here in the CatBox, and WWWendy will be here within two hours.  Ellipsoid Orb Hugs to all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:00 (average 4:48).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From NY Times: Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, a moderate Democrat who is among his party’s staunchest opponents of impeaching President Trump, told aides on Saturday that he is planning to switch parties and declare himself a Republican as soon as next week, just as the House is casting its historic votes on articles of impeachment.

He is NOT a moderate Democrat. May this DINO, this damn Republican, traitor to the voters who elected him, take a long, flying f*ck off a short pier!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): GUESS WHAT HAPPENED – Parody of Deck the Halls

 

Thanks, Don. While I agree with you that we need a progressive Democrat, we need to remember that even an ‘elite’ Democrat is infinitely better than the Republican Reich.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): American Households Cold Open

 

Dang! Is this satire, or is it real?  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn!

 

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

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Open Thread – 12/14/2019

 Posted by at 9:50 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 142019
 

It’s another tired day here at the CatBox.  My heartburn flared up last night, and I slept poorly.  Tomorrow a Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb.  My Broncos visit the Chiefs and I look forward to reading about how they do.  It’s not televised here, of course.  May the Divine Orb shine it’s blessed light on your team, unless you need a name. 😉 It’s also a WWWendy day, and it’d been so humid that I need extra de-stinking. Also, we have chores to do, so please expect no more than a personal update.  Have a fine weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:01 (average 5:26).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: Across the United Kingdom on Friday, Britons mourned their long-cherished right to claim that Americans were significantly dumber than they are.

Luxuriating in the superiority of their intellect over Americans’ has long been a favorite pastime in Britain, surpassing in popularity such games as cricket, darts, and snooker.

But, according to Alistair Dorrinson, a pub owner in North London, British voters have done irreparable damage to the “most enjoyable sport this nation has ever known: namely, treating Americans like idiots.”

“When our countrymen cast their votes yesterday, they didn’t realize they were destroying the most precious leisure activity this nation has ever known,” he said. “Wankers.”

Amen, Andy! Are they a bunch of Bridiots, or what?  RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Mitch McConnell On Impeachment: We’ll Be In ‘Total Coordination’ With White House

Bought Bitch Barf Bag Alert!!

 

I don’t think there is anything illegal about this, probably because nobody ever envisioned the total lack of ethics from Bought Bitch Moscow Mitch. Imagine a criminal trial in which the Chairman, of the jury, is “coordinating closely” with the defendant and his lawyers.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

 

Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Samantha Bee from 12/11

 Posted by at 8:45 am  Politics
Dec 132019
 

It’s that time of week again, and here are 4 great video clips from Sam’s show Wednesday night.  Enjoy!

Donald Trump and the Articles of Impeachment

Barf Bag Alert!!

 

There was lots of political bias in both hearings, all of it from the Republican Reich. The match game? Which Republican phone is connected to multiple crimes? All of them!

The White House Hates Food Stamps

 

Every penny Democrats use to feed hungry families is a penny Republicans can’t spend on welfare for billionaires!

The Sammies: Awards for Government Workers

 

Kudos to the recipients, who help Americans in spite of the Republican Reich!

Marriage Story: The Hateful Edition

 

This is what I call a Republican wedding!

I have missed Sam!

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Open Thread – 12/13/2019

 Posted by at 8:45 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 132019
 

It’s a lazy day here in the CatBox.  I want to get as much rest as I can, in spite of mild Republicosis.  TGIF!!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:55 (average 5:48).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

It’s That Day Again:

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: For the third year in a row, Donald J. Trump has been named Person of the Year by the magazine Popular Sociopath, the publication announced on Thursday.

“Once a year, we at Popular Sociopath recognize the person who best epitomizes sociopathic-personality disorder, which manifests in antisocial behavior and a total absence of conscience and concern for others,” Harland Dorrinson, the magazine’s editor, said. “We are delighted to bestow this honor, once again, on Donald J. Trump.”

Dorrinson said that Trump bested a daunting roster of competitors for the title, including the Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell; the Fox News host Tucker Carlson; and Trump’s own son Donald J. Trump, Jr.

Dang, Andy! He’ll never have trouble winning that one! RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Jerry Nadler Shocks GOP With Surprise End To Trump Impeachment Debate

 

I love it! John “Limp” Boner and Paul “Lyin'” Ryan did things like this to Democrats so many times that turnabout is fair play. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Creedence Clearwater Revival: Run Through The Jungle

 

Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Open Thread – 12/12/2019

 Posted by at 9:09 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 122019
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  I’m hurrying because Store to Door is delivering groceries this afternoon.  I feel better, but still very tired.  I’ll cover Sam’s show tomorrow.  IMPEACH!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:47 (average 7:51).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Trump Mocks Time’s Person Of The Year On Twitter

 

Greta is a world hero. Trump is a world villain! TIME should give Trump an Asshole of the Year Award! RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): GOP senators say McConnell will move to acquit Trump

 

Bought Bitch Moscow Mitch wants to create an appearance of probity, when none exists.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Animals Bring It On Home To Me

 

Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Open Thread – 12/10/2019

 Posted by at 10:01 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 102019
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  I had to complete and send my week’s grocery order to Store to Door.  I had to schedule my ride to the Hospital next Tuesday with TriMet Lift.  I prepared the Fantasy Football Alert.  I made a BIG pot of chili to use against that Sdang sasquatch as revenge.  I’m kind of pooped!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:54 (average 5:51).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

 

Fantasy Football Report:

Here’s the latest from our own fantasy football league.

Scores:

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Congrats to the Sasquatch, Patty Monster and WWWendy for winning their games.  Kudos to Squatch for the week’s high score.

Standings:

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Kudos to WWWendy, our regular season Champion, to Vivian, our regular season scoring champion, and to Squatch for finishing two places ahead of me. Crying face

Playoffs Bracket:

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WWWendy and Vivian have a bye week this weekend.  See the left column for the other pairings.  Good luck to all!

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Trump Campaign Was Not Spied On: DOJ IG; Barr Reverts To Deceit

Barrf Bag Alert!!

 

Barrf has his head so far up his beloved Fuhrer’s ass that he can have meetings with Pence up there.  RESIST!!

From Vox: The United Kingdom will vote on December 12, and the country’s unfinalized divorce with the European Union looms over it all.

These are the Brexit elections. Even if many wish they weren’t.

Whoever wins the election will ultimately determine whether the United Kingdom leaves the European Union early next year — and, if it does, they’ll likely be determining what that future relationship might look like.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party have vowed that if they reclaim their majority in Parliament, they will “get Brexit done” by quickly passing the prime minister’s Brexit deal and moving to negotiate a free-trade agreement with the EU by the end of 2020.

Labour, the opposition party led by Jeremy Corbyn, is instead proposing to renegotiate the Brexit deal, and then put it back to the British people for a final vote on whether they want to leave the EU on those terms — or just remain in the EU after all…

From what I understand Corbyn and Labour have almost as good a chance as there is for Trump to last a day without lying. Nevertheless, I hope they win, so the UK no longer challenges the US world record for electoral idiocy. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Thunderclap Newman – Something In The Air

 

Ah… the memories!  RESIST!!

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Open Thread – 12/9/2019

 Posted by at 10:11 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 092019
 

It’s a tired day here in the CatBox. WWWendy sheared me quite well yesterday, and it’s wonderful to be able to scratch itches on my scalp again.  I feel a bit tired, but I plan no trips out before my procedure a week from Tuesday.  Oh God, It’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:  Today’s took me 4:11 (average 6:07).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Religious Ecstasy:

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When I first heard the score at halftime, I accused WWWendy  of putting a hallucinogen in my coffee!

Short Takes:

From YouTube (CNN Channel): North Korea calls Donald Trump a ‘dotard’ again as tensions increase

 

Is this not typical of the foreign policy “successes” we see from the Republican Reich?  RESIST!!

From YouTube (Jesse Dollemore Channel): THE CULT HAS SPOKEN!!! In New Poll Republicans Say Trump is Greater Than Abraham Lincoln!

Barf Bag Alert!!

 

Very well said, Jesse. Would someone please open Abe’s casket and clean out the excrement? If I were Lincoln, that Republican “truth” would have made me fill my pants too!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Cant Take My Eyes Off You – Frankie Valli and The 4 Seasons + lyrics

 

Ah… The memories!  RESIST!!

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