It’s another tired day, here in the CatBox. I overslept again this morning, but I still took a morning nap. Then I overslept from that too, so I’m running somewhat behind schedule. Last night I got to tell WWWendy she’s full of shit. She used my toilet and plugged it. That’s what happens when you get too many Republicans in one place. Fortunately she unplugged it too. Happy Hump Day!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:16 (average 4:19). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
US Cases: 5,957,522
US Deaths: 182,471
Plus the many GOP plague murder victims Republicans are hiding from us.
RNC Deplorables Take:
Night two of the RNC was more of the same.
I was particularly taken with the abject hypocrisy of der Reichsminister der Staat, Mike Pompeo. Do you remember how Republicans screamed when the Chicks (then Dixie Chicks) criticized GW ChickenHawk, Fuhrer of the failed Fourth Reich, for lying about his failed attempt to conquer Iraq for oil and profit? Then Republicans claimed that all politics stops at the water’s edge. But last night, Pompeo delivered his totally political message, praising Trump’s* failed foreign policy, from Jerusalem. Republican pseudo-Christians (the opposite of real authentic Christians) loved it, but it was unethical at best, if not criminal.
The following is a summary of everything that occurred:
Short Takes:
From USA Today: Hurricane Laura, which grew to a Category 3 storm early Wednesday, is forecast to bring “potentially catastrophic” storm surge, fierce winds and flash flooding to eastern Texas and Louisiana on Wednesday night and early Thursday, the National Hurricane Center says.
More than half a million people were ordered to evacuate as the storm approached, including the Texas cities of Beaumont, Galveston and Port Arthur.
Even if Laura reaches Category 4 strength during the day on Wednesday, forecasters still expect the storm to hit near the Texas-Louisiana border as a Category 3 hurricane, as it’s predicted to weaken slightly before landfall. The storm has already intensified a “remarkable” amount in the past 24 hours, the storm center says.
Laura is growing in size, too. “Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 70 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 175 miles,” forecasters said.
Aren’t we lucky that criminal Fuhrer Trump and the Republican Reich stole FEMA’s operating funds? The poor that are devastated by this Republicane are SOL. But what will Republicans raid to pay for slightest storm damage to the property of billionaires: Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, aid to starving children? If you’re in Laura’s path, please tale care. RESIST!!
From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Trump’s 40 Biggest Broken Promises Revealed
Of course the Reich on the left, Robert Reich, is right, while the Reich on the right, the Republican Reich, don’t care how wrong they are. They’re too busy having wet dreams over criminal Fuhrer Trump*. They chose him to be their beloved Fifth Reich Fuhrer, because he reflects the ideas, values and policies of the Republican Reich better than anyone since the original Fuhrer, who lead the Third Reich! But how did Robert limit it to just 40? RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast of protest): Trump Song Parody Blasts the President’s Many Misdeeds
Amen! Kudos to left-wing protesters! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
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Cartoon: Yes, they certainly are!
TVU: No change.
RNC: All of dt’s staff are thugs, or unethical..as is this one. Violation of the Hatch act, by using government resources and a pitch for dt’s re-election…but, hey, they don’t give a hoot. Unreal. Picture says it all too, about how they do. (and I love elephants).
Laura: We are NW of the expected arrival, of this hurricane. Galveston is a ghost town, and folks that live on the coast are coming up and over our way for evacuation. Seems to be getting stronger, and growing as the day wears on too. I would think we’ll get residual rain from the effects of this hurricane, but not like it will be on the coastline. I pray for their health and safety.
BOP: Great song, and talent too!
Glad to rest that you are taking your naps, nothing wrong with that. imho. I like naps. LOL about Wendy! Now…that’s funny! Hope that you have a good rest of your day, take good, good care, and Thanks, Tom.
*This just in: “Republicans gather to proclaim how well the country is doing in an event held virtually, because a containable virus killed almost 180,000 in 6 months.” ~ Sara Cooper ~
2. “I’m not watching the Republican Convention for the same reason I don’t eat out of the toilet.” ~ John S. ~
3. “Someone might remind Eric that he still has the right to remain silent, and that’s it’s better to be thought a fool, than to remove all doubt.” ~ Dan P. ~
4. “re: Eric Trump, “I really don’t know him very well. I might have spoken to him a couple times, but not in many years.” ~ d.t. ~
TJI #4 – Maybe Eric needs to try talking with Aunt Maryanne instead of with Dad. They might have more in common than he thinks.
Thanks for the great vids, Joanne.
Am watching them now.
Yes, I’d recommend Eric in talking with Maryanne too. At least he’d get good advice.
Hey, I’m right with you on oversleeping. I just don’t have your excuse. Oh, well. In my case it’s not as if I have anyplace to be at any particular time.
American Bridge
Meidas Touch
Really American
The Lincoln Project updated “Mourning in America” with higher numbers. They also reissued “Trump’s Wall.” I am more than cool with their reissuing of greatest hits, but will not re-post them here while there are plenty of new ones.
Vote Vets (possible hanky alert)
hat tip Mitch (CC not perfect, but I’ve seen worse)
Cartoon – So true! And such wisdom from one so tiny!
Map – Moving right along.
RNC – Yes, I have seen the Hatch Act mentioned. I’d have to read it, but it’s possible.
Laura – Texas and Louisiana at least have some idea how to cope. Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania,Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and whoever else I missed are less experienced. I was not in new York for Sandy, but I did have a temporary job as a computer help tech to its school district (which includes ALL the schools, even charter schools) so I have a fair idea of what a mess it was.
Robert – Do I have time for 40 broken promises? I think I’ll have to come back.
Now This – Very nicely done. And great CC.
Good videos!
I especially like the Jill Biden, and Alex’ song pieces, thanks.
Great videos. Thanks Joanne
Cartoon: Most definitely.
TVU: Another 228 new cases here. They’re talking about opening schools next week, if the schools want to. Sure hope they’re not rushing things.
RNC: Heard tidbits about it on CNN. Blew me away the way mElania praised tRump. How she can say he’s done so many things so right….crazy. Seeing pOmpeo speaking at the RNC live from Jerusalem was another joke. The picture you posted fits perfectly.
Laura: Praying that Laura doesn’t hit as hard as they are saying. Scary. Glad that Pat isn’t close to where it’s suppose to hit.
RR: Wow 40 empty promises. tRump sure has screwed us. Just has taken care of himself and the 1%. Despicable bas*ard.
BOP: Good truthful song.
So Wendy caused the plug?? Oops. Happy it got fixed.
Glad you’re getting your rest. Hope the rest of your day was a good one.
Take care. Thanks TomCat
Wendy: republicosis is catching, then, eh?
‘Toon: That kitty cat hd better watch out before that elephant lands on on it.
This Laura is not the one of the beautiful song. So people in some red, maybe purple (Texas?) states will get to see just how much Trump cares about them. Maybe he’ll bring 2 truckloads of paper towels.
BOP: Beautifully done, and beautifully written!
Glad you’re in a good mood, TomCat.
2:35 Put your gooper back where it came from.
Update: Hurricane Laura is going to strike where most hotspots are located. Can it get any worse?
RNC: Trumpians are so full of it, it comes out of the other end too.
Laura: OMG, all those evacuees in the COVID-19 hotspots are going to huddle together to shelter from the storm. Joanne, have you unleashed the Erinyes on those poor Texans? My thoughts are with them.
RR:
BOP: Awesome!
Thanks and way pooped way late hurry hugs to all!