Apr 292017
 

I slept better last night, even though the pain has not diminished.  I'm not sure what or how much I'll be publishing tomorrow, because Wendy is coming to deodorize the TomCat and help with several other needed tasks.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today's took me 3:08 (average 5:05).  To do it, click here.  How did you do?

Reminder:

Short Takes:

From YouTube (GQ Channel): Trump's First 100 Days. And What Has He Done? | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

 

We have survived the worst 100 days in US history. RESIST!!

From YouTube (Media Matters Channel): Why aren't news outlets talking about climate change?

 

On the other hand, climate change might have a positive side, if Mar-a-Lago sinks when Fuhrer Drumpfenfarten is there.

From NY Times: The Heritage Foundation, a powerful conservative think tank that played a significant role in shaping President Trump’s cabinet and tilting it far to the right, is expected to replace its leader, the former South Carolina senator and Tea Party leader Jim DeMint.

The anticipated shake-up, which was confirmed by two people with knowledge of the fraught internal dynamics, comes at an inopportune time for the group, with several major pieces of conservative legislation on the agenda in Congress. The budget, a tax overhaul and health care are all issues that Heritage has tried to influence, with varying degrees of success.

A spokesman for the foundation did not return a request for comment.

Mr. DeMint’s abrupt ouster, described by people as a “coup” against him, was the result of a larger debate among conservative donors who fund the group. One of its board members is Rebekah Mercer, a reclusive donor who has helped propel the White House chief strategist, Stephen K. Bannon, in his effort to dismantle aspects of the political establishment.

It appears that a mere KKK supporter is no longer extreme enough for Heritage Foundation. :Look for am Alt-Right Nazi replacement.

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  15 Responses to “Open Thread – 4/29/2017”

  1. 4:08  So many drought-resistant plants are way too easy to over-water.  Like this one.

    NTWHCD – It that George Takei in the voiceover?  LOL!

    Keith #65 – Alas, he's done an incredible amount – all of it bad.  But, yeah, for his supporters, not so much.  He did deport the very popular husband of a woman who voted for him – does that count? 

    Sobs the woman who voted for the Face-Eating Leopards Party, "I never thought the leopards would eay MY face!"

    I loved that scene in "Blazing Saddles" too!  Great analogy.  As far as draining the swamp of special interests, he actually is doing that  because he actually thinks that all ordinary people are "Special Interests," and the only real people are the 0.01 per cent.

    YT/MMC – I think I already put this into a comment once, but here it is again –
     

    NYT – JIM DE MINT is out?  Out of the Heritage Foundation?  Oh.  My.  F.  God.  Now THAT's scary.  Who will they find?

    Cartoon – Oh, yeah.  Isn't THAT the truth.

    • By the way, here's an absurdity –

      Secretary Betsy DeVos’s Department of Education declared the University of Montana’s grant application for the program Upward Bound ineligible for consideration…because it was not double-spaced. Unless the decision is reversed, Upward Bound will be canceled.

      Montana is pretty small (in population), small enough to have more Senators than Representatives.  They could use some help on this.  Here's a letter Senator Tester sent that you can co-sign if you will:

      http://www.jontester.com/landing/e170428pm2/

    • Keith: I don't do Twitter, but please….!  Then, on the 3rd of Trumpvember!   Nice to see Keith not blowing a gasket, but having a good time, making a good point!

      Climate Change:  Inhofe's clown portrayal is priceless!

    • It was George.

  2. We may have survived the first 100 days of the Trump Regime, but I fear that things are going to get worse. Keep up the activism, everybody! Don't just resist – persist!

  3. Reminder: Yes, that's George, I love that guy! He said what I've been thinking this whole time….;-)

    KO: Spot on, Keith!! Nothing. No.t.h.i.n.g!! Except playing golf. And complaining/whining.

    YT/MM: Yes, has been for years, and nothing is being done about it. Scary!

    Cartoon: Yup, you bet!!!!

    Hope that you have a relaxing evening, take good care, and Thanks, Tom.

  4. Keith: I don't do Twitter, but please….!  Then, on the 3rd of Trumpvember!   Nice to see Keith not blowing a gasket, but having a good time, making a good point!

    SAM: That's tonight!  Oh my fuckin' god!

     

     

  5. BTW: Today happens to be Duke elington's birthday.  He had, and took, the opportunity to tell Nixon just where to shove his "I'm so great!" opinion, a a White House gathering, while paying tribute to Billy Strayhorn!

    • Glad to hear that.  Billy Strayhorn, while some people do know something about him, never received all the recognition he deserved.  I have a homemade video somewhere of the program Lincoln Center put on for Ellington's 100th, which featured both the Philharmonic and the Jazz Ensemble (at that time led by Kurt Masur and Wynton Marsalis respectively) with Grieg's original Peer Gynt suite #1 played back to back with Ellington's arrangement of it.  That was the first half.  The second was all Ellington, still with both groups.

  6. Puzzle — 3:39  I fear I tarried too long deciding whether to water or not water!

    YouTube — Keith is spot on!  And today, he proved he has a sense of humour . . . so very important especially in these days.  He also proved that he can snicker as well as Oil Can Harry!  As to Drumpfenfarten, no words accurately describe this pathological liar.  I wish he were an abberration.

    YouTube — Mar-a-Lago sinking with Drumpfenfarten at home?  Now there is something I can get my head around!  But seriously, the human race has screwed with Gaia so much for so long.  We can see and experience the effects daily . . . higher sea levels from melting Arctic/Antarctic glaciers; more drought in some areas and more rain in others.  I think of this past winter when we had a lot of snow and colder temperatures in Metro Vancouver . . . not normal for here.  The human race is its own worst emeny.

    NY Times — Jim DeMint not conservative enough?  Not demonstrably supportive of Drumpfenfarten enough?  The Heritage Foundation and its members should declared enemies of the state.

    Cartoon — Looks about right.  I am so glad I live here in Canada where there is no "2nd amendment".

     

    Resist and Persist!!!

    Glad you got some sleep and can look forward to seeing Wendy tomorrow.  As to the pain, easy does it!  I know that is easy to say but harder to do, especially when you have things to do.  Take care.

  7. Take your time and get the little pampering and rest you need, TomCat. Drumpf will still be here by the time you've recovered, I'm afraid.

    Reminder Sam Bee: So looking forward to her Not The WHCD, and the WHCD too, as he's not going to be there.

    Keith Olbermann: See here's your signature under your 100 day contract: moron, spelled T R U M P, MORON.LOL. But to Drumpf supporters it matters little. Yesterday a Dutch news correspondent ventured deep in Drumpf land, with huge farms, or rather factories, and oil wells are all there's to see, and had to look incredibly hard to find one man who said he was disappointed in Drumpf's accomplishments. Every one else was gushing with compliments on how well he's done. The few that sid he could have done better were very apologetic. Drumpf had tried very hard but the media and Congress stopped him from reaching all his, and their, goals. Delusions and insanity is contagious.

    MM: The question was rhetoric, I understand. Excellent video that needs a lot of viewing, especially in America, but before it will be viewed by many the question does need to be addressed: Why aren't news outlets talking about Climate Change? I'll give you a hint: it's mainly American media outlets and those of Murdoch and his cronies who do not report on it.

    NYT: I know, I probably see a glimmer of hope where there really isn't, but could it be that the first rats are leaving the ship after Bannon got demoted?

    Cartoon: Another problem to solve before the next elections.

     

  8. Thanks all!  Hugs!

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