Joanne Dixon

Update Thread May 28, 2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:09 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 282021

In Lona’s reply to WWWendy’s news yesterday. she suggested opening an updaye page every so that there is aplace for all of us to easily check in case WWWendy has had a chance to post. I did that while he was moving, y’all may remember, and I trust it helped WWWendy – I know it helped us.

I’ll be happy to continue that … unless WWWendy woulf like to be an author and make update posts herelf? Not every day mecessarily, but when there is news? I know TC already taught you how to do that using his credentials, and I could give you your own credentials in a New York minute if you would be willing.

Cartoo –

Blast from a little different ast – “Bohemian Rhapsody” with the Hampton String Quartet

Video Thread 5/27/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 4:35 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 272021

Glenn Kirschner – more on grand juries (I think I can figure out why “23”)

Meidas Touch – One more with Charlie Sykes

The Lincoln Project – mot, IMO, their best

Lawrence and Lawrence on MSNBC

Now This News – another everyday hero.

Rob Rogers work in progress

Yes, I know it’s a commercial. Humor me to the end,

Beau – “Let’s talk about ex-cons, self-doubt, and organizing….” is actually for one (anonymous) person – so powerfully that I needed a hanky … and I think it has stuff anyone can learn from

Samantha Bee from up to 5/26/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 8:13 pm Politics

May 262021

The first two ids are from two weeks ago ane one week ago respectively – I skipped the second (an msy also have skipped the first), but since they are part of a series, I thought I’d better play catchup.
“Not Being At Home”
Episode 1

Episode 2

Episode 3

Episode 4

Video Thread 5/26/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:57 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 262021

Glenn Kirschner on progress of Trump** investigation (he’s back)

The Lincoln Project – “Conspiracy”

Meidas Touch – another with Charlie Sykes

Thom Hartmann – Texas Says You May Not Teach Racism In Classrooms – At All!

This is a real Confederate flag, actually used in battle. Yes, it looks like a T-shirt stuck on a golf club, but he bbought it at an estate sale – Estate of Colonel Cletus P. Twatwafffle III. It was waved on the battleground with rebel yells, such as “we quit”,”please dont kill us”,”I want my mommy”

So like…

Keep waving that flag of surrender.
🔊sound up🔊 pic.twitter.com/GuivuPoM4J

— ᖘ (@PinkRantz) May 25, 2021

Rocky Mountain Mike – Liz Cheney ++ – out of syncn with all the other parodists, but makes good points. Lyrics as site.

Beau on “NY’s sweeping police reform legislation….”

Video Thread 5/25/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:08 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 252021

Meidas Touch – Charlie Sykes

Now This News – ICYMI

Robert Reich – Danger of Collective Amnesia

Thom Hartmann – Does Too Much TV Create Dementia? Geeky Science (IMO what’s being left out of this summary is that correlation does not equal causation – and, even if it does, it can go either of two ways. I’d sooner believe that people inclined to stimulate their grey cells will seek out stimulating activits, including television.))

Now This News – Adopted woman discovers she is a princess

Beau on Tennessee’a latest anti-trans law

Keith Olbermann from yesterday evening

Video Thread 5/24/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 4:27 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 242021

The Lincoln Project – Last Week

Don Winslow Films- Definitions

Meidas Touch – Investigation

Bad News from the UK

Liberal Redneck – The Many Crimes of Joe Biden

Mrs. Betty Bowers Live from Antifa

Beau on anti-Commission Republicans. We all know this … but I really like the way he presents it.

Beau on risk assessment

Video Thread 5/23/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:01 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 232021

Glenn Kirschner – He’s fine (in case you noticed he was not there yesterdy) – but received so many messages of concern that – well, you’ll see.

Ring of Fire – Republicans Panic As Biden Fails To Anger Their Base

Now This News – LITERAL barf bag alert – if the thought of eating insects bugs you, don’t watch.

Mrs Betty Bowers on Twitter …

Mrs. Madison Cawthorn told me that Madison fulfilling his “marital duties” should have only made him, at most, a minute late for any vote. https://t.co/uqvrzacku9

— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@BettyBowers) May 22, 2021

Beau – an amusing video addressing a misconception which would be amusing if it were not so dangerous.

Well, that was fun. Now, Beau on one aspect of leaving Afghanistan … and it needs to be said.

Video Thread 5/22/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:21 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 222021

Thom Hartmann – Is American Democracy in Worse Shape Than You Think?

Armageddon Update – about Aliens – in case you don’t want to watch, I’ll leave you with his concept of “lamest distraction from the insurrection ever.” I think that nails it.

Ring of Fire – Arizona Audit Descends Into Chaos As Republican Official Threatens To Arrest Her Own Party Member

Puppet Regime

Founders Sing – just for fun – no message here, ecept that excellent entertainers are time;ess.

Beau on continuing to wear masks.

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