I’m feeling a tiny bit less weird today, as the Prednisone is working it’s way out of my system. After jist a few minutes light research this morning, I returned to bed and slept. As soon as I publish this abbreviated Open Thread, I shall return to bed again.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:44 (average 4:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Short Takes:
From YouTube (GQ Channel): A Heartfelt Message to Our President | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann
I have to disagree. Jackass is far too competent a term to describe the Fuhrer, who is a Resident NOT a President. RESIST!!
From The New Yorker: In a stunning rebuke of a former close political ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday angrily resigned from Donald Trump’s 2020 reëlection campaign.
The abrupt resignation sent shockwaves through the Trump reëlection organization, for which Putin had served as chairman.
Putin’s sudden departure, which he announced during a joint appearance with the United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, appeared to catch the former ExxonMobil C.E.O. off guard.
“Given the recent actions of Donald Trump, I feel that I can no longer effectively serve as his campaign chairman,” Putin told reporters, while Tillerson looked on awkwardly.
Dang Andy! Putin [R-RU] is the most competent SOB on Trump’s campaign staff!! RESIST!!
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4:17 I can't keep up with lizards.
Keith #58 – I'm with you. A jackass is a jackass, but also kind of close to a donkey. He is nowhere near good enough to be near a donkey. He is not good enough to shine a donkey's hoof. With his tongue. Now, worthless – I'll go with that.
TNY – I sure WISH it were satire that he is already campaigning. In fact, that's all he ever does. He certainly doesn't do any governing!
Cartoon – Oh, good grief, talk about right on the money!
Beautiful graphic especially the painted eggs.
Thanks. I thought they'd go with the news. Squatch asked for bunnies and chicks – but I can't find them together – at least not after the chicks are hatched!
JD: "I sure WISH it were satire that he is already campaigning. In fact, that's all he ever does. He certainly doesn't do any governing!"
Governing would take a thinking process about the welfare of others. He only thinks of himself — the narcissist ppop! As to campaigning, with his approval numbers tanking which I am sure he didn't believe could ever happen, campaigning is the only way he can get his fix of adulation.
Keith Olbermannn: K. O. really lays it all out and KO Drumpf in this segment. Wow!
Jackass: n. A stupid or idiotic person
The most preposterous jackassery I have ever heard of is exemplified by the thinking and actions of this not-my-president Drumpf. sigh…
The New Yorker: Even though this is satire, there is an element of truth in AB's article. Yes, let Jared run Drumpf's campaign in 2020 instead of Putin. lol.
Cartoon: Yup, the GOP are doing everything they can to keep those not-whites from voting.
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When I’ve had a bad flare-up of vertigo from my Meniere’s and have to take up to 80 mg. of prednisone/D for a day or two – boy, do I feel weird.
Although prednisone is not an anabolic steroid, like weightlifters use that can cause “Roid Rage” – it still is a steroid, and it does have psych side-effects. So hope you get to feeling better fast! (Mine takes ~ 48-72 hours to clear)
HEADS UP WARNING
Meant to add – but probably not necessary – if you take a therapeutic dose of prednisone for longer than probably seven days (and certainly TEN days) – you should NOT – NOT – just stop taking the med.
You need to taper off your dose if you've been on it long term.
I had two 5 day courses separated by two weeks. It's improving.
KO: I feel sorry for the donkeys being slandered Keith. LOL. Now A–Hole, or worthless sack of Sheet is a good description. Which I say to myself every single day that this moron speaks, golfs, or anything else he does.
TNYer: LOL, Andy. LOL !!
Cartoon: Scary picture!! Cowards.
Get as much rest as you feel you need, you know we'll be here (if I can say that)…and supporting/praying for you all the way. Enjoy your nap, take care, and Thanks, Tom.
*Joanne: Gorgeous eggs!!
Andy is wonderful! Glad you are feeling better.
KO has it ALL right! Every time his points go below 35 percent, he drops a bomb! Wonder where he will drop the NEXT MOAB? He just has to drop a bomb, and voila! Everybody loves HIM! Sick, sadistic, misogynistic, idiotic president!
Funny thing when I typed in all that stuff, my auto-suggestion had one word on it, president! That shows how much he is disapproved of on the internet!
STAY in bed and GET WELL! Take your meds and get BETTER!
Peace love and HUGS from Oklahoma!!!
BEAUTIFUL eggs, Joanne!
Puzzle — 3:49 Be careful Puddy Tat! That anole is displaying his dewlap and may try to mate with you. Best leave him alone. BTW, if you grab him by the tail, it will likely break off.
YouTube — Love Keith's list of invectives but me thinks he missed one — pr*ck (which rhymes with sticks). Keith is otherwise so spot on!
The New Yorker — He should have resigned before The JackAss was elected the first time. Maybe then Drumpfenfarten would not have been elected.
Cartoon — Well that will cut down on social security and medicaid — just what they have always wanted! Republicans should be crushed like the bed bugs they are.
Resist and Persist!!!
Glad to hear you are slowly feeling better. I think I finally ditched the stomach flu.
Glad to hear you're feeling better,
Thanks. Closer to normal hugs.
Better is good!
"Jackass," is the word I have been using to describe any number of GOPig fools, in the "Comments" section of petitions. Now the descriptor has been elevated beyond my wildest dreams!!!!!!!
Glad the Prednisone is wearing off and you're starting to feel yourself a bit again, TomCat.
Keith Olbermann: I think Keith deliberately chose "Jackass" because it is a word not even your kind and slightly prim grandma would mind using, knowing now what it all stands for. Again another step towards unifying the RESISTANCE.
TNY: ROTFLMAO, Andy. Imagine how Drumpf must feel now he can't even fire Putin from the team himself.