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Open Thread – 10/18/2018

Posted by TomCat at 12:38 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 182018

It’s a muggy day here at the CatBox, and I’ll have to button up soon.I’ve has many tasks to complete, so I’m in a rush. It’s a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos are visiting the Arizona Cardinals, and it is televised on Thursday Night Football. You know what I’ll be doing.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:04 (average 5:05). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): HEY DUDE! – Parody

Damn! Amen times infinity!! RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From Salon.com: Beto O’Rourke dominates Ted Cruz in Texas Senate debate

Click through for the article. I knew he would. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From The New Yorker: The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is “absolutely furious” at the Saudi royal family for using his puppet without first obtaining his permission, an aide to Putin confirmed on Wednesday.

According to the aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Russian President has been “seething with anger” in recent days as he has observed the Saudis using his favorite puppet as if it were their own.

“At one point, Putin was watching the news and saw his puppet behaving in the kind of scraping, subservient manner toward the Saudis that he had previously reserved for him,” the aide said. “He pulled the TV out of the wall and hurled it across the room.”

According to diplomatic sources, the Saudis have reached out to Russia in the hopes of striking some sort of puppet-sharing agreement, but the enraged Russian President has refused to entertain such overtures.

Well, Andy, one can hardly blame Putin [R-RU]. To the best of my knowledge, MBS has not contributed even one urine saturated hooker to maintain Putin’s piddle puppet. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Merkley Gone Wild!

Posted by TomCat at 12:45 pm Politics

Oct 172018

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I never stop feeling proud that, in the last year that I could physically do such things, I worked as a volunteer for Jeff Merkley. They had me contacting undecided voters, because of my skill in discovering their final objection, satisfying it, and getting a commitment. Jeff was the best thing for Oregon and remains one of the best things for America. Jeff just released several video clips, do I decided to share a few with you. They are short.

Enough is Enough

Saving lives is the opposite of Republican policy.

Weigh In Today!

The choice is simple. Clean power brings life. Dirty Republican power brings death. To comment, click here.

Docs-to-Doctors

Supporting our vets is part of supporting out troops. Republicans discard them, when they can no longer be used as cannon fodder.

Fly Smart Act

My own Smart Fly Act is to put Republicans in a trans lunar orbit.

The Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act

Barf Bag Betsy wants to see Trump U reopened.

Is Jeff special or what?

RESIST!!

VOTE BLUE!!

20 DAYS!!

Open Thread – 10/17/2018

Posted by TomCat at 12:45 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 172018

It’s a very busy day here at the CatBox. I’ll have to button up and go to AC soon. I’m waiting for Store to Door to deliver groceries. They are due now. When they arrive, I’ll unpack and put them away. Then I’ll eat lunch and finish here. Later WWWendy is coming to destink the TomCat. We need to change my Roku device, because the old one is acting up. Hump Day hugs to all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:18 (average 4:56). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Photos Of Suspect With Prince Defy Donald Trump/Saudi Rogue Killer Story (17 min.)

It would not surprise me, if the quid pro quo here is a trade of Drumpfenfarten bullshitting technique in exchange for Saudi torture and murder technique. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Robert Reich: America’s Most Dangerous Export

The Reich on the left, Robert Reich, is right, but everything he is saying can be summarized in a single word about Trump and the Reich on the right, the Republican Reich: Nazis! RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From The New Yorker: Donald Trump, Jr., has taken a DNA test that reveals that he is “fifty-per-cent idiot,” Trump confirmed on Tuesday.

Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Trump Tower, Trump said that he had undergone the DNA testing “to silence all of the haters who have been saying I’m a total idiot.”

Crowing about the test results, Trump said, “According to this test, I am fifty-per-cent idiot, which is way less than half.”

Sorry Andy! There’s no way I’ll believe less than 90% RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Republicans on Parade – 10/16/2018

Posted by TomCat at 1:16 pm Politics

Oct 162018

Here is the one hundred forty-first article in our Republicans on Parade series, featuring individuals who personify what the Republican Party has become. Today’s honoree is Republican criminal, racist and Congressman Duncan Hunter. He is so honored for his use of Republican hate to cover up his own crime with lies about his opponent, attempting to hold his seat.

Rep. Duncan Duane Hunter (R-Calif.), also known as the vaping congressman, is battling for re-election in a traditionally red district east of San Diego after being indicted on charges of using campaign funds for personal expenses.

In an effort to survive in November amid what has been a tough political environment for Republicans in California, Hunter has turned to slinging racist and false attacks against his Democratic opponent, Ammar Campa-Najjar.

A political newcomer, the 29-year-old Campa-Najjar, who is of Palestinian and Latino descent, would be among the youngest members of Congress if elected. He worked in Barack Obama’s administration as a Labor Department public affairs officer, where he carried a federal security clearance.

But Hunter and his campaign are choosing to focus on Campa-Najjar’s controversial family history, accusing him of changing his name to hide his family’s connection to terrorism and seeking to portray him as some sort of Muslim radical who would present a threat to national security… [emphasis added]

Inserted from <Huffington Post>

Here is the vile campaign ad Hunter ran:

The POS did not allow comments. Too bad! I had several.

This is what Campa-Najjar is really like:

I trust our co-administrators and editors will join me in endorsing him for Congress.

As for Hunter, may his parade end at the unemployment office!

RESIST!!

VOTE BLUE!!

21 DAYS!!

Open Thread – 10/16/20189

Posted by TomCat at 1:15 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 162018

It’s a warm muggy day here in the CatBox, and I had to button-up and start the AC at 11:30. I’m hurrying,as I have a few chores to finish.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:32 (average 5:13). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Fantasy Football Report:

Here’s the latest from our own fantasy football league.

Scores:

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Congrats to Pam, Patty Monster and me for winning this week.

Standings:

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Kudos to Pam for leading the league.

Short Takes:

From YouTube (CNN Channel): Hillary Clinton: Lewinsky affair was not abuse of power

I’m a progressive Democrat, and I know that’s pure unadulterated bullshit! Any boss-employee affair, consenting or not, is an abuse of power, let alone when the boss is President of the US. If Hillary is going to stand-up for the Republican #HIMTOO movement, she needs to shut the fuck up and go away, before her gross hypocrisy hurts us in the midterms! RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From YouTube (NY Times Channel): Is President Trump Fascist?

Here comes Godwin’s Law. Godwin’s Law is a common meme used by Republicans, other fascists, pseudo-intellectuals, and people with their heads in the sand or in smellier places, whenever anyone points out the verifiable commonalities between today’s Republican Party and Germany’s National Socialist Party, before Hitler became dictator. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From Daily Kos: On Sunday night, President Donald Trump appeared on 60 Minutes for an interview with Lesley Stahl. The interview attempted to cover a gamut of important topics, from climate change (Trump still isn’t convinced), to the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, to Trump’s friendship with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un. As is the norm with the president’s interactions with the press, he shared few policy specifics but revealed much about his character.

Disturbingly, Trump doubled down on a speech he gave at a rally in Mississippi earlier this month, in which he ruthlessly mocked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony. Dr. Blasey Ford participated in a public hearing during then Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation process to testify about the sexual assault she alleges she suffered at the hands of Kavanaugh in the 1980s.

Trump clarified that he believes this speech helped Kavanaugh become confirmed as a Supreme Court justice, literally saying, “Had I not made that speech, we would not have won.”

Now, I’m mocking Trump, because he deserves it. May we win in November. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Republicans on Parade – 10/15/2018

Posted by TomCat at 1:16 pm Politics

Oct 152018

Here is the one hundred fortieth article in our Republicans on Parade series, featuring individuals who personify what the Republican Party has become. Today’s honorees are the Republican white supremacist Proud Boys. They are so honored for their violent attack on a counter-protester outside the Metropolitan Republican Club in New York.

The Proud Boys took Manhattan Friday night, attending a lecture by their founder, Gavin McInnes, at the Metropolitan Republican Club of New York City.

Following the event, the white nationalist group took to the streets, brutally beating and kicking several individuals while shouting “faggot” and “cocksucker,” reportedly because one of them stole one of their MAGA hats. Fox News responded by only reporting on anti-fascist vandalism that had taken place at the venue, while continuing to portray Democrats as the real angry mobs.

McInnes’ lecture was about Otoya Yamaguchi, who himself was a member of an extremist right-wing group in Japan. In 1960, Yamaguchi stabbed Japan Socialist Party leader Inejiro Asanuma to death, and he has been celebrated as a hero of extreme nationalist groups.

McInnes claimed on Instagram that he would actually be “re-enacting this inspiring moment” at the event. That the Proud Boys were hyped to engage in violence of their own afterward appears to be no coincidence…

Inserted from <Think Progress>

Here’s a video clip of this Republican assault and battery.

I bet this gives Fuhrer Drumpfenfarten a wet dream.

As much as Republicans insist that we are the angry mob, these Republicans demonstrated that they are the ones attacking people.

RESIST!!

VOTE BLUE!!

22 DAYS!!

Open Thread – 10/15/2018

Posted by TomCat at 1:16 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 152018

It’s a warm day here in that CatBox, and I’m enjoying my last few minutes of fresh air, before I have to button-up and fire up the AC. I slept well last night, and I don’t know why, but I almost fell asleep at the keyboard, when I was researching this morning. Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:38 (average 4:24). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Religious Agony:

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They were playing against a superior team, but their own stupid decisions, not the Rams, beat them.

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MoveOn Channel): The Biggest Midterm Election Program in MoveOn History

Thanks MoveOn. I’ve tried to help by embedding your materials, and kicking in a couple buck from time to time. I’d like to do more, if I could. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): Bernie Sanders: Health care is a right, not a privilege

You have to love Bernie. As often as the CNN guy tried to move to peripheral matters, Bernie centered it on what is pertinent now. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From Alternet: Iowa’s largest newspaper destroys the Republican Party in their endorsement of every Democrat running for the Congress in Iowa.

The Des Moines Register slams congressional Republicans on healthcare, tax cuts, deficits, tariffs, racism, misogyny, white nationalism and their fealty to Trump.

This editorial endorsement is a scathing rebuke of the Republican Party.

Go read it!

Kudos to the Des Moines Register. I bet a dollar that it isn’t the Fuhrer’s favorite paper. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Poll Results – 10/14/2018

Posted by TomCat at 12:19 pm Blog News, Politics

Oct 142018

Here are the results of our “Kavanookie Confirmation" Poll. Politics Plus Polls are not scientific, because those who respond are not balanced according to demographic categories. Therefore, we do not accurately reflect the makeup of the US population. Nevertheless, our polls are usually factually accurate, and more often than not, they reflect thinking of the majority of those who actually do think.

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And here are your comments:

Showing comments 1–17 of 17.

Posted by Katie and Bill Dresbach October 4, 2018 at 2:52 pm. From: OH (US)

Oh I have been watching MSNBC there is another that will Vote NO "Stevenson’ ,Coons said he will Vote NO

TRUMPY has limited all with MCConnell! I am looking for more to say NO!\the report was NOT checked out but only the 4 people TRUMPY and the crew wanted!

Never looking into more!One copy was being read for all the senators they only had an Hour to read 40 some pages! "Fix was IN" Cory Booker just said he is so angry! Kavanaugh is so Important a Mason SKULL & BONES MEMBER We must remember NO One is Above the Law! This is an Awful Show of how someone conducted himself to be on the Supreme Court.

Posted by dave c October 4, 2018 at 10:08 am. From: MN (US)

sadly I think he will be voted in, GOP more about party and power than honesty, truth, or country……none of their politicians seems to have the courage to do what is correct……

Posted by Diane October 2, 2018 at 12:00 pm. From: PA (US)

I think they’ll vote him in. Apparently the republicans think rape is perfectly acceptable behavior among other things.

Posted by Lynn Squance October 2, 2018 at 9:57 am. From: BC (CA)

For me, it is a toss up between voted in and voted down. It all hinges on Flake, Collins and Murkowski — Republicans and not to be trusted. I also wonder about Dems like Joe Manchin crossing the floor. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that neither Kavanope or Diaper Don would withdraw him for consideration. They are both too arrogant and narcissistic for that. Since I cannot sit on fence, I selected "voted down", Now Flake, Collins and Murkowski, don’t let me down!

Posted by SoINeedAName October 2, 2018 at 9:40 am. From: MO (US)

Neither Twitler nor Kava-NAH have the moral fiber required to recognize how terrible it would be for him to be confirmed – so the two withdrawal options are out.

So I went w/ my fervent hope: VOTED DOWN!

Posted by Yvonne White October 2, 2018 at 8:27 am. From: IL (US)

I have to hope he’ll be voted down. He & Trump are too arrogant to withdraw his nomination. The Republicans can’t get the votes this asshole needs to win.

Posted by Animae October 2, 2018 at 2:54 am. From: (AU)

‘Voted down’… wishful thinking from moi!!!

Posted by Katie & Bill Dresbach October 1, 2018 at 4:56 pm. From: OH (US)

I think he will be Voted Down when it gets right down to it all. He has lied and Not Respected much of what Happened. He does Not Deserve to sit with Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We all deserve better than this! Wish all the witnesses had had time to speak and been given fair time. Hope Trumpy does not interfere!

Posted by Lona Goudswaard October 1, 2018 at 3:08 pm. From: (AU)

I wish I could share the hope of those who think Kavanaugh will be voted down, but there’s too much at stake here in addition to losing face, which Republicans never have done well. But I think they’ll push him through, conveniently forgetting/burying the myriad of reasons why this man should never even considered for SCOTUS.

Posted by Colleen October 1, 2018 at 1:44 pm. From: CA (US)

I honestly feel that with the FBI investigating this that it will find more negative facts about him. He lied at last weeks hearing and shouldn’t be even considered. That’s how I’m praying too.

Posted by Mitch D. October 1, 2018 at 1:10 pm. From: FL (US)

It’s tough, but I am thinking that with Kavanaugh’s abysmal behavior, and the apparent ly vast amount of testimony that appears to be coming to the FBI, EVEN the GOPIGIES will not be so dumb to put this piece of smarm on SCOTUS.

Posted by P Bowen October 1, 2018 at 10:30 am. From: TX (US)

There has been too much dissent/drama for him to be confirmed for SCOTUS. Dr Ford’s words spoke volumes, and others are stepping up to give their version of how this man is. I can only hope & pray.

Posted by P Bowen in reply to P Bowen October 1, 2018 at 10:35 am. From: TX (US)

oops, voted down

Posted by Nita L October 1, 2018 at 10:25 am. From: TX (US)

If you had asked this question yesterday, I would have picked that he will be voted through. Today I learned that all restraints have been removed from the FBI so I picked voted down. Probably wishful thinking.

Posted by Nita L October 1, 2018 at 10:24 am. From: TX (US)

If you had asked this question yesterday, I would have picked that he will be voted through. Today I learned that all restraints have been removed from the FBI so I picked voted down. Probably wishful thinking.

Posted by Jim Phillips October 1, 2018 at 9:34 am. From: CA (US)

Voted down is what I want. I do think it will happen.

Posted by Joanne D October 1, 2018 at 9:31 am. From: CO (US)

Good question because at this point it is really a toss-up – between voted in and voted down. I do think we can dismiss any withdrawing. Orange Judas is so invested that probably not even Putin could get him to withdraw Kavanazi, and Kavanazi himself is joined at the hip to Orange Judas.

You know how I voted, because I wish I had been wrong. I changed polls earlier than I normally would, because after Injustice Kava-Nazi and Injustice TEABAG Thomas were having a pervert party in their robes, the question was moot.

The new poll is up. Please vote twice: once here, and once elsewhere.

RESIST!!

VOTE BLUE!!

23 DAYS!!

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