Yesterday, I managed to order a prescription renewal shipped to me, and also made the appointment for my booster – next Wednesday. And did a little knitting It’s amazing how much more I can acomplish when the internet works and the phone is back on all the handsets. (If I wanted to carry a phone around wherever I go in my own house, I’d use a cell.)
Cartoon – This is historical fact, but I suspect it’s also a provate joke between TC and Nameless.
Short Takes –
“Seditious Conspiracy” Charges Against Oath Keepers Mark a Major Advance in January 6 Investigation
Quote – [Oath Keepers founder Stewart] Rhodes was taken into custody in Granbury, Texas, according to his lawyer, Jonathon Moseley, who said he was on the phone with Rhodes about plans for him to be interviewed by the House select committee investigating January 6, when the FBI called. “The FBI special agent said they were outside and he needed to come out with his hands up and be arrested,” Moseley said.
Click through. I’m sure y’all know about the arrests, but there are some details herer.
Wonkette – Hmmm Why Would Republicans Be HOLY SH*TBALLS SO MAD About New DOJ Domestic Terrorism Unit?
Quote – “We face an elevated threat from domestic violent extremists — that is, individuals in the United States who seek to commit violent criminal acts in furtherance of domestic social or political goals,” [Assistant Attorney General Matthew] Olsen said [in testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee]. “Domestic violent extremists are often motivated by a mix of ideologies and personal grievances. We have seen a growing threat from those who are motivated by racial animus, as well as those who ascribe to extremist anti-government and anti-authority ideologies.”
Click through for more, including snark. The answer to the question in the headline is “Because they know who they are.”
Crooks and Liars – Steve Bannon Mocks Michelle Obama: ‘This Is The Rise Of Fascism’
Quote – “Remember, there are no coincidences. Michelle Obama who has floated above this thing at 60,000 feet with Barack Obama, floating above it because they’re national heroes, according to some people, over the weekend, what did she say she was going to do? … She’s going to lead an effort to sign up one million new voters for progressives. How many of those are going to be citizens?”
Click through for more, including video (Barf Bag Alert.)
Just a short note about the #BettyWhiteChallenge – Monday (1/17) would have been her 100th birthday, nd the challenge is to give $5 to some animal charity (preferably alocal one near you) in her memory. I realize not everyone can do that.
Food For Thought:
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