Yesterday I slept late and didn’t get much done, except for my daily research. I fell asleep watching the returns, so I’m running a little late. I’m current with replies. Tomorrow is a Higher Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today it took me 4:20 (average 4:41). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Short Takes:
From NY Times: President Obama will use his election-year State of the Union address on Tuesday to define an activist role for government in promoting a prosperous and equitable society, hoping to draw a stark contrast between the parties in a time of deep economic uncertainty.
In a video preview e-mailed to more than 10 million supporters on Saturday, as South Carolina Republicans went to the polls to help pick an alternative to him, Mr. Obama promised a populist “blueprint for an American economy that’s built to last,” with the government assisting individuals and businesses to ensure “an America where everybody gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share and everybody plays by the same set of rules.”
It pains me that I’m going to miss this, but I’ll be in prison doing volunteer work at the time.
From Daily Kos: House Republicans, undaunted by the payroll tax holiday debacle that dinged their conference last month, said Friday that they were considering using the Keystone XL Pipeline as a chip in the next round of negotiations over the tax break, as part of their overall efforts to push back against White House policies this year.
This more Republican terrorism, holding the people hostage to benefit a few corporate criminals.
From PRWatch: Indiana Republicans, who hold solid majorities in the state House and Senate as well as the governor’s mansion, have once again taken up "Right-To-Work." Indiana tried passing anti-union legislation last year but the effort stalled amidst public outcry. Despite this, Right-to-Work legislation was one of the first pieces taken up by the GOP majority in the 2012 session.
Both houses fast tracked the bills — Senate Bill 269 and House Bill 1001 — hoping to push them through in the face of stiff opposition from both Indiana Democrats and labor activists. “Fast tracking” was necessary as Republicans want to put this legislation to rest before the Super Bowl here in Indianapolis next month. As game day approaches the fight over this right-to-work legislation may turn into a national discussion on the issue.
I hope Indiana Democrats stand firm on this and do whatever is necessary to stall it. Since so many working class people are also football fans, controversy at the Super Bowl could be immensely helpful educating America that Republicans do NOT represent them.
Cartoon:
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Cartoon: Brilliant, as usual.
Thanks Angelica!
4:50
I’m looking forward to the State of the Union speech this week.
Did anyone really think the RepublicanTs wouldn’t again resort to their hostage taking tactics?
Keep fighting Indianans!
Kudos on the cartoon.
Jerry clobbered us.
Wish I could.
No.
Amen!
Thanks!
Excellent cartoon, TomCat. NUT Gingrich is even phonier than Romney, and far more sinister and dangerous, too!
Thanks Jack. It’s pretty close. I think Rmoney is better at hiding it.
“repubican Family Values” Newt-style: Sending out the daughters from your first wife to convince everyone that your second wife is lying about your third wife.
Well said Nameless!
Hee-Hee Trust No one !
Certainly no Republican.
Cartoon: Hee-Hee Newtster bailed out of his marriages. Runs at the first sign of trouble. Not good for this troubled country. The man is not a Keeper.
There is one who would disagree with you.
👿 thinks he is a keeper.
What, a Promise Keeper?!? That’s rich. Someone uses the word promise in any context and the rat flees like his ship is sinking!
Really!
3:51 🙂
I’ll give you no competition tomorrow.
State of the Union Address — There were 3 statements that I thought were important and they are as follows:
. . . “blueprint for an American economy that’s built to last,” with the government assisting individuals and businesses to ensure “an America where everybody gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share and everybody plays by the same set of rules.”
With most Americans registering disapproval of the president’s economic record after three years, it is all the more imperative for Mr. Obama to define the election not as a referendum on him but as a choice between his vision and that of his eventual Republican rival.
. . . will challenge Republicans’ support for unfettered American markets and “you’re-on-your-own economics,” as he put it in December in Osawatomie, Kan., . . .
I hope that Mr Obama can flesh out his blueprint, and perhaps draw on some of the OWS concerns, although that could be a touchy area of unknowns. Still, the 99% are active and not going away, thankfully. As well, he really needs to hammer away at the Republican/Teabagger support for “you’re-on-your-own economics”. He needs to put some humanity back in government so that it makes a difference to the average working person. Big job!
House Republicans — I think we all knew that this was coming back. Domestic Terrorism is a bigger threat to the American people than Al Qaeda. Just watch what the Republican/Teabagger terrorists will try next. To be sure, it will be full of lies, hypocrisy, cronyism and absolutely nothing of value to the American people.
Indiana Right-to-Work — I have never quite figured out why it is referred to as ‘Right-to-Work ‘. If anything, it seems to be the complete antithesis, an oxymoron to say the least! It gives corporations, governments — employers in general — carte blanche over any employees. If an employer wants to drop wages across the board, they can. If they want to unilaterally cut existing benefits, they can, Will someone please explain why it is called ‘Right-to-Work ‘. I hope that the Democrats don’t go soft and keep the bill in play until the Super Bowl which is in 2 weeks. Either that, or defeat the puppy which won’t happen with a Republican dominated Assembly. How could so many people be so blind as to elect a majority Republican/Teabagger government?
Cartoon — If he’s that faithful, God help the US should he become POTUS, and God help the rest of the world. Great cartoon as usual!
Something New — In doing some other reading today, picked up this story — Gaby Giffords is stepping down from her seat to focus more on recovery. Since she’s a Democrat, I’ll bet that battleaxe Jan Brewer is doing handsprings in hopes pf having another Republican in Congress.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-57363547-503544/rep-gabrielle-giffords-to-step-down/
Looks like it will he a good one. I agree.
It did not take rocket science. The key is to stand up to them while informing America how Republicans are trying to block a true middle class tax cut.
Thanks!
That’s tomorrow’s lead article.
I hope his big fat belly explodes…Just another dangerous Dartvader. Must be a relative of Cheney!
Rosemary, he and ChickenHawk Cheney are birds of a feather.