Open Thread November 5 2024

 Posted by at 6:00 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Nov 052024
 

Yesterday, I learned that Kamala Harris had appeared on Saturday Night Live’s cold open along with Maya Rudolph. (Yeah, even with the extra hour, I didn’t get through Sunday’s emails on Sunday.) Mitch, sweetie that he is, had sent me a link to the NYTimes article on it, which I did archive, but frankly I don’t much care what the NYTimes has to say about anything any more. So here’s a link to the Cold Open on YouTube. Also yesterday I learned that Quincy Jones died Sunday – and I might not have learned that without subscribibg to The Root’s free enail newsletter, so much has the election sucked the life out of all other news (although in the evening I did hear about it on CPR Classical.)

Heather Cox Richarddson has just returned fro a thirteen month book tour, and is admittedly exhausted. But, while o tour, everywhere she went she was asked the same question – to wit, how she managed to maihtain hope in the face of – well, everything. this is her answer. I’m not adding a tissue alert – I needed one, but I think that’s at least in large part because I’m low on antidepressant just now – and I don’t see this history being taught in red states any time soon. But the history itself is filled with hope.

Joyce Vance’s “The Week Ahead” (also from Sunday evening) may not be as radiantly hopeful as Cox Rixhardson, but it is full if information which should not be missed. What we don’t know about, we cannot defend against. And it’s not all bad. There’s some good news also. (And did you know that chickens can purr? The previous day’s column even had a short video with sound which proves it. I am speechless.)

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Open Thread – 2/7/2021

 Posted by 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?

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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:

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!!

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Open Thread – 1/31/2021

 Posted by at 11:52 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Jan 312021
 

It’s a VERY day here in the CatBox.  WWWendy is doing chores.  I should be in the saddle tomorrow.  Enjoy your Sunday.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:42 (average 5:50).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

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Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: QAnon leaders are increasingly concerned that Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s obsession with Jewish space lasers is distracting her from her core mission of battling baby-eating cannibals.

In an emergency meeting of QAnon elders, the conspiracy theorists issued a communiqué warning Greene to “stay on point.”

“We sent you to Washington as an anti-cannibal candidate for a reason,” the communiqué read. “Your focus on Jewish space lasers, while totally valid, may impair your effectiveness in defeating the international baby-eating cabal.”

Dang Andy! How can sheeple be do dumb?!!? It’s BAAA-A-A-A-A-AAD!!  RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): What Still Works Cold Open

 

Isn’t it fine that, even with Trump** out of the White House, Republicans still provide abundant material for satire. I won’t be rooting for Tom Brady.  RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival (HQ – 5.1 Studio )

 

Ah… the memories!  RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!

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Open Thread – 12/6/2020

 Posted by at 11:23 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Dec 062020
 

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox.  I had a fine breakfast of steak in scrambled eggs, yogurt, rye bread and butter.  I took a morning nap.  I did my research.  Today is a holy day in the Church if the Ellipsoid Orb.  My Broncos are playing on Sunday Night Football this evening, so it will be televised here.  May the Holy Ellipsoid Orb shine its blessed light on your team, unless they play in an arrow head.  Have a fine Sunday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:15 (average 5:07).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

An annual day of mourning for the Republican Reich!

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: Lately, it seems that right-wing heroes and heroines du jour turn out to be slimeballs and reprobates. Well, add another to the list—Melissa Carone, the star witness in the Trump campaign’s attempt to overturn Biden’s win there due to baseless claims of voter fraud.

By now, you’ve seen Carone’s bonkers testimony before a Michigan state house panel, in which she claimed to have seen all manner of fraud while votes were being counted at the TCF Center. Her claims were so off the rails that even Rudy Giuliani had to try to rein her in. Earlier, she’d claimed to have seen ballots smuggled inside vans. A judge had previously ruled Carone’s claims were “not credible.”

For most of the week, people have wondered whether Carone had been too well served during her testimony. But it turns out there’s another reason to question her credibility. Two years ago, she was busted for sending obscene messages to her boyfriend’s ex-wife.

As I see it, sexual content is not what made this sleazy.  What made it so is that her boyfriend’s ex-wife apparently did not consent to be the recipient of Carone’s GOPORN. That she did this should not surprise anyone. The gospel in a Republican Reich is that women should be obscene and not heard.  RESIST!!

From NPR (Hat-Tip Mitch [ours, nor BBMM]): Under the order filed Friday, Judge Nicholas Garaufis of the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn instructed the Department of Homeland Security to begin accepting new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program as soon as Monday.

In his ruling, Garaufis said the terms of the federal program must be immediately restored to what they were “prior to the attempted rescission of September 2017” when the White House began a series of maneuvers to dismantle the program.

The judge also instructed officials to reinstate two-year permits for qualifying applicants. Over the summer, the administration had begun issuing one-year permits.

Kudos to Judge Garaufis, who was appointed by Bill Clinton. There are few judges left that do not bear the 666 of Bought Bitch Midnight Moscow Mitch etched into their foreheads. Win the Senate!  RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Michigan Hearings Cold Open

As talented as she is, Kate just cannot convey the sense of evil with which Rudy 9/11 reflects the Republican Reich. Nevertheless, SNL was hilarious as usual.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast of Christmas): Nat King Cole – Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

May God grant that our nation and the whole world might overcome the pseudo-Christian hatred that the Republican Reich has inflicted on us!  RESIST!!

44 Days Until the Big FLUSH!!

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Open Thread – 11/8/2020

 Posted by at 10:46 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Nov 082020
 

Although I slept well last night, it’s still an exhausted day here in the CatBox.  I suspect it will take a few to recover from the vote count.  WWWendy is coming mid afternoon, and we’re having BBQ ribs for supper.  Oh and Shit (her dawgs) are jumping for joy.  They get the bones.  Tomorrow is a normal day.  Go Broncos!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:30 (average 5:53).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

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Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: Philadelphia Mayor Has Advice For Trump: ‘Put Your Big Boy Pants On’

 

Does Trump* actually have any big boy pants? Ask Stormy. She knows!  RESIST!!

From NY Times: For a world that held its breath as Americans went to the polls last Tuesday, the triumph of Joseph R. Biden Jr. over President Trump provoked many emotions, but above all, a profound sigh of relief.

As news of Mr. Biden’s victory reverberated from Europe and the Middle East to Asia and Latin America on Saturday, foreign leaders showered him with congratulations. Diplomats and commentators expressed gratitude, satisfaction and even jubilation that a new president would bring a much-needed return to normalcy — something that vanished alarmingly the day Mr. Trump took office.

“Welcome back America!” the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, said in a Twitter message to Mr. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, hailing Canada’s historic friendship with the United States, said, “I’m really looking forward to working together.” President Emmanuel Macron of France said, “We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let’s work together!” Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany declared, “Our trans-Atlantic friendship is irreplaceable, if we want to overcome the great challenges of our time.”

For many world leaders, the importance of this election was as much about removing Mr. Trump as ushering in Mr. Biden.

In 2004 thousands of Americans, including me, sent pictures of ourselves holding “I’m Sorry!” signs to a website that used them to create a collage of Americans apologizing to the world for the reelection of the Fuhrer of the Fourth Reich, GW ChickenHawk, aka Crawford Caligula. Thank God I don’t have to do that again this year, because the Fuhrer of the Fifth Reich, Trump*, makes GW look like a saint!  RESIST!!

From Alternet: One day after Donald Trump learned he won’t be serving a second term, CNN legal analyst Elie Honig said the president needs to prepare himself for the possibility of criminal indictments the moment President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in.

Speaking with host Christi Paul, the former federal prosecutor said the country should expect a flurry of pardons from Trump including the possibility he may try to pardon himself.

“The president by law retains all of his power until January 20th with the inauguration. With that said, what do you expect is going to happen between now and Inauguration Day?” host Paul asked.

“Hold on tight to your seats,” Honig began. “I think President Trump is going to use every last ounce of power right up until 11:59:59 on January 20th. Watch for pardons; he has the pardon power. Many presidents have used the pardon power in their final dates in office. I’d watch for him to pardon his political allies, Michael Flynn, George Papadopoulos. I would look at the possibility that he might pardon his family members who are under state investigations for fraud. Now presidential pardon doesn’t cover people in a state prosecution, but might well cover them for federal purposes. Then the big question is: will the president try to pardon himself? It’s never happened in our history and we don’t actually know if that’s lawful or not. But if he tries it, we could find out.”

Continuing in that vein, the former prosecutor pointed out what the future holds for the president.

“He loses his protections,” he began. “He’s avoided trouble by being in the White House — there are laws and policies, especially in the Justice Department, that protect a sitting president. He will not be the sitting president at 12:01 on January 20th.”

I’m not sure about that. In fact, It would not surprise me, if Trump resigns before his term expires, so Pence can pardon him. If that does not happen, it’s only because Pence can’t pardon him for State charges.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Biden Victory Cold Open

 

As much as I like SNL and Jim Carrey, nothing can hold a candle to the real speech.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the present): BIDEN HARRIS VICTORY music video: ALL ON THE LINE (Unity version Demo)- ANDRES USECHE

 

How many times can we say AMEN?!!?  RESIST!!

72 Days Until the Big FLUSH!!

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Open Thread – 10/25/2020

 Posted by 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:

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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!!

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Open Thread – 10/18/2020

 Posted by at 11:34 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Oct 182020
 

It’s a busy day, here in the CatBox.  WWWendy is coming this morning to destink the rancid TomCat, help with chores, and do some semi-gooping,  For lunch, I plan BBQ chicken wings and rice.  Have a great Sunday.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:33 (average 4:45).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

1018TrumpVirusMap

US Cases: 8,345,317
US Deaths: 224,295
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From NY Times: It is a phrase that has been constantly invoked by Democratic and Republican leaders. It has become the clearest symbol of the mood of the country, and what people feel is at stake in November. Everyone, it seems, is fighting for it.

“This campaign isn’t just about winning votes. It’s about winning the heart and, yes, the soul of America,” 

The Times is just a bit off. Democrats want America’s souls. Republicans want America’s assholes.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Dueling Town Halls Cold Open

 

Both Carrey and Baldwin are more worthy of your votes than Criminal Fuhrer Trump*. However, Trump* has conducted extensive studies of perversion, assisted by his pal, Jeff Epstein.  RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Bob Dylan – Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Audio)

 

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

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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Open Thread – 10/11/2020

 Posted by at 11:29 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Oct 112020
 

It’s still a tired day here in the CatBox, even though I feel much better after some much needed rest.  I had an egg burrito for breakfast with apple juice and yogurt.  Today is also a Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb.  I’ll be on light-meditation, as my Broncos have a bye week.  Tomorrow please expect no more than a Personal  Update.  It’s a morning WWWendy Day, complete with TomCat de-stinking and semi-gooping.  Have a fine Sunday.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me  4:26 (average 5:51).  To do click here.  How did you do?

Cartoon:

Republicans suck Koch, dead or alive!

Trump* Virus Update:

1011TrumpVirusMap

Click for several interactive maps and charts

US Cases: 7,947,549
US Deaths: 219,296
Plus all the Trump*/GOP murders Republicans are hiding from us

Short Takes:

From Alternet: On Friday night, Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham debated his Democratic challenger Jamie Harrison virtually because Graham refused to submit to a COVID-19 test.

As a result, both Graham and Harrison were separately asked debate questions. And on a question about whether he’d met with leaders of the Black Lives Matter Movement, Graham said in part, “I care about everybody. If you’re a young African-American, an immigrant, you can go anywhere in this state, you just need to be conservative, not liberal.”

The context of Graham’s horrid sound bite was that anyone can have a safe and secure political career in the state regardless of skin color as long as they’re conservative. “You can be an African-American and go to the Senate, you just have to share the values of our state,” he said earlier in his response, but his aforementioned closing line seemed to make the Black female moderator stammer as she moved onto the next question.

Like his Fuhrer, Lindsey Poo just loves those darkies, as long as they hold their porch lamps and call him, “Massa!”  RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): VP Fly Debate Cold Open

 

I afraid they lost all credibility when Vise Resident pseudo-sphincter said, “I yield the balance of my time.” Hell! Pence wouldn’t even yield the balance of Kamala’s time to Kamala!  RESIST!!

From From YouTube (just a blast): The Hunts – Start Again

 

I just heard this and liked it.  Protest like the 60s!  RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

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