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Open Thread April 23, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 7:25 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 232022

Yesterday, Besides getting this and the Videos up for today, I also worked on getting them ready for tomorrow, so that I can spend more of today on geting ready, and getting enough sleep to go see Virgil.

Cartoon –

Short Takes –

Talking Points Memo – DOJ Signals Another Step Toward Broadening Jan. 6 Probe To Focus On Bigger MAGA Fish
Quote – Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe, who spoke to TPM last month about Garland’s slow pace in the Jan. 6 probe, tweeted on Wednesday that [Thomas] Windom’s appointment shows that the attorney general is “NOT asleep at the switch.”
Click through for more. TPM seems to be the only otlet talking about this. But we can hope everyone else is distracted by the shiny objects of Kevin and Marj and Ron and Disney.

Robert Reich – Zelensky patriotism, Putin patriotism, Trump patriotism
Quote – We recoil in horror as Putin and his forces wreak havoc and death on Ukraine — before our eyes and in real time. Both Putin and Ukraine President Zelensky repeatedly invoke “nationalism” and “patriotism,” but Putin’s nationalism and patriotism are manufactured to justify this brutal and unprovoked aggression while Zelensky’s words explain astonishing sacrifices now being made by ordinary Ukrainians to protect their freedom, democracy, and homeland. Donald Trump uses the same words, too — as do his acolytes in the Republican Party. His version of national patriotism is closer to Putin’s than to Zeleneky’s.
Click through for explanations. I’m glad he isn’t ready to give u on the word, but sadly, I am. I’ve seen too many words destroyed.

Crooks and Liars – Disabled Voters Don’t Exist
Quote – The Wisconsin Supreme Court finally got to hearing the case last week, after people had their rights denied. It was during this hearing that things went from bad to the stupefying ridiculous. Rick Esenberg, the head of WILL tried to deny that people like [Martha] Chambers [who has been paralyzed from the neck down following a horseback riding accident 27 years ago] even existed
Click through for the full story if you can bear to. This literally beought me to tears.

Food For Thought

Video Thread 4/22/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:29 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 222022

Glenn Kirschner – As Georgia Grand Jury Investigation into Trump Proceeds, Trump Co-conspirator Eastman Keeps Criming

Meidas Touch – Texan who went viral exposing Abbott’s border scam SLAMS Republicans for trying to raise his taxes

The Lincoln Project – It’s in the Plan

American Bridge Ad Launch featured on MSNBC

Really American – ‘Dark MAGA’ Trump Supporters Plot Revenge On Political Opponents (So nice to see Chip back – a little slower and a little softer language, but still Chip)

Golden Retriever Preps Little Boy For His New Role As Big Brother

Beau – Let’s talk about the US already learning from Ukraine and what we should…

Video Thread 4/20/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:37 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 202022

Glenn Kirschner – Donald Trump’s “Hub-and-Spoke” Conspiracy to Overturn the 2020 Presidential Election: An Explainer

The Lincoln Project – Still Loyal to Putin

MSNBC – The Reid Out – Malcolm Nance [I can make it starts when he starts, but I can’t make it end when he ends. So when you get to about 11:12, feel free to stop it.

Liberal Redneck – Singin’ Plane Christians and Ilhan Omar

Cracked – If Chocolate Commercials Were Honest

German Shepherd Carries Cat Toy Around The House For The New Kitten To Play With

Beau – Let’s talk about shifting demographics….

Video Thread 4/19/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:51 am Open Thread, Politics, Religion

Apr 192022

Glenn Kirschner – Stephen Miller Testifies to J6 Panel: How might he have criminal exposure? Let us count the ways.

The Lincoln Project – Abbott’s Wall –

Voice of America – Ukraine Refuses to Surrender Besieged Mariupol to Russian Forces

Thom Hartmann – Will SCOTUS Turn America Into A Theocracy?

Parody Peojrct – THE BANANA REPUBLICAN VOTE NO SONG

Beau – Let’s talk about Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids….

Open Thread April 19, 2022

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 6:56 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 192022

Yesterday, after a nice quiet Easter, my inbox kept filling up again after I’d empty it. It wasn’t as bad as it gets at the ends of months (and, even worse, quarters), but it was a smmall annoyance. Obviously, I sirvived (grin). I am still knitting crutch covers. It took me until the fifth one to finally optimize the casting on process … but I learned a lot from that, so it was well worth it.

Cartoon – 19 0419Cartoon.jpg

Short Takes –

The New Yorker [Jane Mayer] – The Slime Machine Targeting Dozens of Biden Nominees
Quote – [S]ince at least 1987, when President Ronald Reagan unsuccessfully nominated Robert Bork to be a Justice, the fights over Supreme Court nominees have been especially nasty. Yet the A.A.F.’s approach represents a new escalation in partisan warfare, and underscores the growing role that secret spending has played in deepening the polarization in Washington.
Click through for details. Things just seem to get worse and worse sometimes.

POGO – Misconduct at CBP Runs Deep, and Congress Must Address this Systemic Problem
Quote – For years, officers and agents from Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the largest law enforcement agency in the country, have faced few consequences for mistreating migrants, even when their assaults were captured on film — even when they killed people. A new investigation from the Project On Government Oversight now shows that this lack of accountability has shielded some CBP agents from being held accountable for other unconscionable behavior as well.
Click through for specifics. In the United States today, any group that does any policing should, sadly, be automatically suspect. That runs deep, and far too few peole are willing to even look at it, let alone do something about it.

Democratic Underground (demmiblue) – A Bowl for Ukraine
Quote – Not only that, he had over 20,000 orders for bowls and chopping boards, which, he calculated, would take him 32yrs to fulfil. And now the press were knocking at the door. It was a lot to take in for a wee lad of 12yrs…. But Gabriel was certain of one thing – he wanted to share the kindness. So instead of carving 20,000 bowls, he would carve just one special one – his #BowlForUkraine
Click through for story. If you needed some hope after those first two … well, I did too.

Food For Thought (crude, yes – but clever)

Video Thread 4/18/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:47 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 182022

Glenn Kirschner – Rep. Raskin says J6 committee has evidence of crimes that have “not yet been alleged”

The Lincoln Project – Affinity

VOA News – FACT CHECK: Russia Misrepresents Ukraine Farm Drones as Chemical Weapon

Truth Matters – The Copfather

Robert Reich – How to Stop Profiteering and Get Money in Your Pocket

Mark Fiore – Republicans: Still All-In With Trump

Beau – Let’s talk about the Air Force sending a message…. (and WHAT a message!)

Video Thread 4/17/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:50 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 172022

(Putting this before Glenn – because it was recorded before the verdict, and Glenn recorded after it)
Ring of Fire – MAGA Rioter Says Trump ‘Authorized’ The Attack On The Capitol

Glenn Kirschner – Insurrectionist Dustin Thompson Testifies he was following Trump”s Orders, Jury Finds Him Guilty

Meidas Touch – CAUGHT: Top Republicans Endorse Putin | #PutinsParty

MSNBC – What’s Behind The RNC’s Decision To Quit Presidential Debates

NJ Spotlight News- Creating Pysanky: The Unbelievable Art Behind Ukrainian Easter Eggs

This Is The Tiniest Baby Bunny In The World (of course you knew I had to)

Beau – Let’s talk about Russia’s long-term futures….

Video Thread 4/16/22

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:04 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 162022

Glenn Kirschner – NC Authorities Remove Mark Meadows from Voter Rolls Amidst Fraud Investigation: An Update

Bill Beowder is convincing the world that Vladimir Putin will stop at nothing to remain in power (Yes, I had this in the Open Thread yesterday. And then I found this.

The Lincoln Project – Last Week in the Republican Party

MSNBC – Rep. Raskin: Jan. 6 Panel’s Report Will Be ‘Agonizing And Riveting’

Farron Balanced – Former Madison Cawthorn Voters Say He’s Now Come ‘Unscrewed’

Tiny, Scared Puppy Falls In Love With A 120-Pound Great Dane

Beau – Let’s talk about questions on Russia’s failure….

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