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Open Thread May 18 2024

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 5:56 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 182024

Yesterday, Wonkette informed me about the male-genitals-shaped balloons Trump** supporters had released Thursday outside the courthouse where he is being tried. Most of us outgrow our toddler obsession with genitals at an age much younger than these people have (God knows how) achieved. Also, there was a kerfuffle in the House involving Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Three Names. Many people have had something to say about this. My take is that I’m going to the Atlanta Black Star to get some Black folks’ take before I even begin to formulate my lily-white take. And then, there’s this. (And no, you aren’t losig it, Jamie is still from Maryland -that was in error.)

This story from Joyce Vance is years old – but she (and the nation) have only just learned about it now. And that fact alone may be the biggest part of the story.

Sigh. I suppose we should have known this was coming – somewhere. And it will probably be repeated. It is well sourced, but I chose this link rather than ne of the sources, partly because I thought there was value in the comments.

Video Thread 6/18/22

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

Jun 182022

Glenn Kirschner – J6 Committee reveals evidence behind Trump’s “Big Lie” crimes: The Big Lie includes The Big Rip Off

Meidas Touch – Texas Paul REACTS to Herschel Walker LYING about being an Police Officer

The Lincoln Project – Apparently Inebreiated

Farron Balanced – Trump Allies FURIOUS After Kimberly Guilfoyle Paid $60k For Three Minute Speech

MSNBC – Jan. 6 Committee Releases Loudermilk Tour Video After ‘Weird Letter’ From Capitol Police

Beau – Let’s talk about the definition of boyfriend….

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 6/10/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:55 am Open Thread, Politics

Jun 102022

Glenn Kirschner – Trump recruits & deploys the Proud Boys on 1/6, making him part of the PB’s seditious conspiracy

Meidas Touch – Harry Litman REVEALS identity of Secret Star Witness for Jan 6 Hearings

The Lincoln Project – Last Week in the Republican Party – June 7, 2022

MSNBC’s Chris Hayes Dives Into Scapegoating of D.A. Boudin (Of course the recall is over – and, sadly, our side lost – but the opportunty to learn is always present. Incidentally, I could actually agree with Tom Cotton to this degree – there are WAY too many Republicans running around loose.)

CNN – Ex-gun industry insider speaks out about Republicans and NRA

Mini Horse Tries So Hard To Make His Very First Friend

Beau – Let’s talk about an analogy to help people understand the climate….

Open Thread for January 22, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:31 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jan 222022

Yesterday, Friday, I was still dragging some. But I managed to put in a grocery order to be delivered today. I hope there’s not too much missing.

Cartoon –

Short Takes –

The Daily Beast – Oath Keeper Returned to Capitol Morning After Riot to ‘Probe Defense Line,’ Prosecutors Say
Quote – In a court filing late Tuesday calling for Vallejo to be detained ahead of trial, prosecutors say he continued to plot against the federal government even after the violence of Jan. 6 ended. The next morning, he allegedly messaged other members of the group in a Signal chat: “We are going to probe their defense line right now 6 am they should let us in. We’ll see.” He and other members of a “quick reaction force” he led were apparently also prepared to wage battle in the city for weeks.
Click through for details. This is another of those recently charged with “seditious conspiracy.” The “quick reaction forces” or QRFs – and, yes, that’s plural – there were somewhere between “several” and “many” – we will probably hear more about as time psses.

Democratic Underground (LENNY0229) – Dems Won Four Special Elections Last Week
Quote – We won special election in Maine for Maine House (suburban district that could have gone red), Massachusetts for Massachusetts House (a FLIP from Red to Blue – No Dem had held this seat since the mid 1800’s), Virginia for Virginia House, and Florida for U.S. House. Again, one of these was a FLIP and one (the one in my home state of Maine) could very welll have gone red. There were no guarantees. In ALL cases, the Dems won by BIG margins.
Click through. Good news is always welcome, and he goes on to provide some analysis ans suggestions.

Politico – Read the never-issued Trump order that would have seized voting machines
Quote – It’s not clear who wrote either document. But the draft executive order is dated Dec. 16, 2020, and is consistent with proposals that lawyer Sidney Powell made to the then-president. On Dec. 18, 2020, Powell, former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, former Trump administration lawyer Emily Newman, and former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne met with Trump in the Oval Office. In that meeting, Powell urged Trump to seize voting machines and to appointher as a special counsel to investigate the election, according to Axios.
Click through to read the complete order, or just for more detail. This document (along with the draft of an unmade speech) is one of those from the National Archives being held until the Supreme Court ruled.

Food For Thought:

Video Thread 1/16/2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:01 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jan 162022

Glenn Kirschner – Kevin McCarthy Says He Won’t Provide House Committee Evidence/Information about Trump’s 1/6 Conduct

American Bridge – We can’t let January 6th happen again

Meidas Touch – Today’s number of the day is… 11! (Wait for it!)

No Dem Left Behind – Winning Over Rural America!

Armageddon Update – January 6th 6th 6th

Really American – America Can Only Survive United

Beau – Let’s talk about Ahmaud and Houston County cops….

Open Thread for December 22, 2021

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

Dec 222021

Yesterday, I slept in. However, I had done enough extra the day before I that I didn’t fall behind.

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Short Takes

Newsweek – Millions of Angry, Armed Americans Stand Ready to Seize Power If Trump Loses in 2024
Quote – One indication of how far Republicans may be willing to go in violently opposing the government is their sanguine reaction to the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Republicans by and large see no problem with a mob of hundreds swarming and forcing their way into the seat of American government. Half of Republicans said that the mob was “defending freedom,” according to a CBS/YouGov poll taken just after the insurrection. Today two-thirds of Republicans have come to deny that it was an attack at all, according to an October survey by Quinnipiac University. “There’s been little accountability for that insurrection,” says UCLA’s Winkler. “The right-wing rhetoric has only grown worse since then.”
Click through for the full story. The consensus at DU is that these “warriors” are all hat, no cattle. And don’t exist in the numbers claimed. (And even it they did, “millions” in a nation of 330 million people is in the neighborhood of 3% looked at generously, which would give us the advantage.)

Wonkette – Steve Bannon Isn’t Nearly As Smart As He Thinks He Is. And Neither Are His Lawyers.
Quote – Bannon’s legal team includes Trump impeachment lawyer David Schoen and Bannon’s old lawyer Robert Costello, the guy who told Bannon it was a great idea to give the House January 6 Select Committee two middle fingers and shout EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE, MOTHERFUCKERS. And if his name sounds familiar, it’s because Costello is the one who tried to dangle a presidential pardon to Michael Cohen via a mangled Garth Brooks lyric.
Click through for more. Wonkette sourced this from The Daily Beast, but I think the sardonic style adds something.

AP News -Pentagon issues rules aimed at stopping rise of extremism
Quote – Officials said the new policy doesn’t largely change what is prohibited but is more of an effort to make sure troops are clear on what they can and can’t do, while still protecting their First Amendment right to free speech. And for the first time, it is far more specific about social media.
Click thrpugh for more specific info. This is a very good thing. The U.S. military may not even attempt to reach hearts and minds (probably futile anyway) but is very cpmpetent at defining activities and prohibiting harmful ones. And holding individuals accountble.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 12/20/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:31 am Open Thread, Politics

Dec 202021

Glenn Kirschner – Roger Stone Pleads the 5th Before Congress. Should Congress Immunize Stone & Force Him to Testify?

Meidas Touch – Southwest CEO tests positive for Covid right after testifying against masks on planes

The Lincoln Project – Trump Won

Now This News – Couple Feeds Those Hard-Hit by Tornadoes in Kentucky

Really American – Traitors

The Late Show Presents: A Conspiracy Carol

Beau – Let’s talk about the important question about the texts….

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