TomCat

Fourth of July 2018

Posted by TomCat at 12:09 pm Holiday, Politics

Jul 042018

4th of July 2017

This article is a repeat of last year’s with minor additions.

Traditionally I have celebrated Independence Day with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence, videos of the local fireworks display, and lessons on the differences between true patriotism and nationalism. However, then the US was an independent nation. Now it is under foreign domination. I’m sorry, but as long as Donald Trump, Putin’s Puppet, and his Republican Reich stay in power and keep the US in thrall to Russia, the 4th of July will be a day of mourning.

RESIST!!

VOTE BLUE!!

Open Thread – 7/4/2018

Posted by TomCat at 12:08 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 042018

I’m in a hurry today, because Wendy’s niece is coming an hour early. I’m tired, because Safeway.com delivered my food over four hours late yesterday. The heat wave is here. UGH!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:18 (average 6:11). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Daily Kos Channel): Prime Miniter [sic] Mark Rutte gives President Trump a lesson in being a world leader

He demonstrated that he alone understood trade. Kudos to the Netherlands. However, Donald Duck could give Resident Trump a lesson in being a world leader. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From YouTube (Media Matters Channel): Right-wing media repeatedly incite violence

Barf Bag Alert!!

Criminal violence is the long term Republican way. Remember "Kill a commie for Christ"? RESIST!! THINK BLUE!!

From Crooks and Liars: Ever wonder what a real political interview sounds like? You’re not ever going to see anything this pointed, this direct on American cable news, so be prepared to get startled a little by what real journalism looks like.

Animae, may we steal that interviewer? We’ll give you Jeanine Pirro in return. Winking smile RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Open Thread – 7/3/2018

Posted by TomCat at 10:34 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 032018

Safeway.com is due in the next 75 minutes. I hope they don’t screw up. I’m also enjoying the last cool morning before the heat wave hits. It will last through mid-July or longer. This is my only article today, and I will not be sending links messages on Care2. I’m still waiting for Safeway to deliver. They are now over 2 1/2 hours late. AAAARRRRHHHHHHHH!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:20 (average 5:39). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): ZERO TOLERANCE Parody of "Casual Conversation"

Barf Bag Alert!!

Spot-on, but he could have done it without nekkid Trump! YUCK!! RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Robert Reich: Special Report: What Can We Do?

AMEN!! RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From YouTube (Daily Kos Channel): Fox’s Judge Jeanine Pirro goes bananas

BARF BAG ALERT!!

Pirro wants an example? Trump, Congressional Republicans, Republican pundits, Faux Noise, Putin, and the entire FSB (formerly KGB) ganged up on Hillary Clinton. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Poll Results – 7/2/2018

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

Jul 022018

Here are the results of our “Bee v. Trump" 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 1–12 of 12.

Posted by Joanne D June 24, 2018 at 9:55 am. From: CO (US

Has anyone besides me noticed that the phrase, "

less country," as in "Under Trump, we have become a

less country," is starting to catch on?

Posted by Lynn Squance June 12, 2018 at 11:04 pm. From: BC (CA)

Had Ivanka been younger, as in a minor child, this borders on child abuse. Since she is not a minor, Drumpf is just displaying his licentious behaviour and disrespect for his daughter. While I am not a fan of this c word, Sam is making a point in political comedy. Ivanka made herself a target of such comedy by propping up daddy.

Posted by Mitch D. June 11, 2018 at 2:01 pm. From: NJ (US)

Trump was talking about his very own daughter, and that was out of bounds, by far!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Yvonne White June 4, 2018 at 7:38 am. From: IL (US)

While I loathe the "c" word, if the shoe fits..;) Trump encourages sexists, racists, pedophiles (one is running in Virginia!), and horrible deplorables all across the nation & nobody seems to be up to burning him out of the White House..:(

Posted by gene June 4, 2018 at 6:09 am. From: MN (US)

I went with the majority here. I think what Donald did was the most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard a father say about his own daughter. I don’t care what he thinks, but to say that out loud and on air? Well, that’s just ugly as can be. Which is no surprise in regards Donnie. He’s the most crass person to ever inhabit the Oval Office in every way.

Posted by Vivian B June 4, 2018 at 5:44 am. From: OK (US)

tRump commenting about his daughter was totally disgusting! Anyone that would say anything close to what he said should be investigated for ALL the rapes, sexual assaults and just plain creepiness! But the rethuglicans will just let it slide off his back and keep going! That’s why we ALL HAVE TO VOTE! And VOTE BLUE!!!!

Posted by Lona Goudswaard June 4, 2018 at 3:43 am. From: (NL)

The incestual undertones makes everything Drumpf says about Ivanka disgusting, especially when as a father he’s rating his own daughter like a prized cow.

Posted by Katie and Bill Dresbach June 4, 2018 at 3:35 am. From: OH (US)

He said this about his own daughter? No one I know would. Dirty old man

Posted by Nita L June 3, 2018 at 3:31 pm. From: TX (US)

I voted that Trump was worse.

Posted by Animae June 3, 2018 at 12:36 pm. From: (AU)

i voted ‘trump was worse’

Posted by Pat B June 3, 2018 at 10:45 am. From: TX (US)

Who in their right mind would say something like that about their daughter? Or anyone for that matter? He’s a disgusting perv, and talks/looks at her like candy. He’s a revolting pos, and there’s no excuse. imho.

Posted by joanne D June 3, 2018 at 9:51 am. From: CO (US)

As strongly as I feel about this, I may struggle a little to explain it. Mainly I am basing it on where respect is due. A father owes respect to his daughter because she is his flesh and blood; he is responsible, both for making her, and also for taking care of her, including protecting her. Donald’s remark was the opposite of that. Now, Ivanka has some position in the White House, and with that go responsibilities, including the responsibility of being a decent human being (and yes, I know n one in the White House is up to that; therefore NONE of them has earned any respect.) Whereas a citizen has a right and duty to call out bad behavior by officials to the degree the behavior is bad. Doing so is not disrespect if the behavior deserved it. This did.

And then, of course, I also agree with Sally Field.

I voted for the obvious choice for the obvious reasons. Score one for Thunder!

The new poll is up. Vote! Then…

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VOTE BLUE!!

Open Thread – 7/2/2018

Posted by TomCat at 12:11 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 022018

I’m back in the saddle again today. Yesterday, Katie was very efficient. I was glad to have her, even if she wasn’t WWWendy. Tomorrow I have a grocery delivery coming from Safeway.com I’d rather not use them, but Store to Door is closed for the 4th, and WWWendy is out of town. The extra time that will take is likely to limit me to a Personal Update or and Open Thread, with no links messages on Care2.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:04 (average 5:08). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Robert Reich: How to Prevent Future Trumps

The Reich on the left is 100% right. Those are the things we need to do, which is why I have maintained that Democrats need to focus more on economic issues, while standing strong on social issues. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From NY Times: Riding a wave of populist anger fueled by rampant corruption and violence, the leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador was elected president of Mexico on Sunday, in a landslide victory that upended the nation’s political establishment and handed him a sweeping mandate to reshape the country.

Mr. López Obrador’s victory puts a leftist leader at the helm of Latin America’s second-largest economy for the first time in decades, a prospect that has filled millions of Mexicans with hope — and the nation’s elites with trepidation.

The outcome represents a clear rejection of the status quo in the nation, which for the last quarter century has been defined by a centrist vision and an embrace of globalization that many Mexicans feel has not served them.

Mexican voters are smarter than US voters. They elected a progressive, not a Nazi. Kudos to Mexico. Obrador is anti-Trump! RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From Alternet: During an interview on CNN’s State of the Union, Tapper noted: “You’re going to get a lot of pressure from groups and individuals who support abortion rights and one of the things that they think about you is that you get played by these judges and that ultimately, if you vote to support whoever President Trump nominates presuming the person comes from the list of 25, that one of your longest lasting legacy is likely going to be you vote to confirm a justice that ultimately tipped the balance of political power on court and voted to overturn [Roe v. Wade].

Collins, however, defended her record.

She is talking about stare decisis. I have no doubt that Trump’s pick will promise to abide by it. Every Republican appointee since Thomas has made that promise, and they were all lying. We can’t depend on Collins. She will probably make sure they give her the answers she needs to goose-step, and claim she was duped later. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Personal Update – 7/1/2018

Posted by TomCat at 11:54 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jul 012018

Wendy’s cousin is coming at an off hour, and I have a lot of extra work to do to make the job easier for her. This is my only article today, and I will not be sending links messages on Care2.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:22 (average 5:25). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Take:

From Think Progress: It’s been less than a week since Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement from the Supreme Court, but already anti-women activists are plotting how best to take advantage of a weakened judicial branch in order to undermine access to safe abortions.

Kennedy was long thought to be the crucial swing vote on any legal challenge to Roe v. Wade, having already upheld the landmark decision in 1992. With his departure, Donald Trump will have an opportunity to nominate a second person to the bench, one who figures to be far less sympathetic towards women’s rights.

In case there was any doubt about the administration’s intentions behind filling Kennedy’s seat, the director of the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Health and Human Services Roger Severino appeared at the National Right to Life Convention on Thursday in Overland Park, Kansas and assured the crowd of anti-woman activists that the Trump administration was “just getting started.”,

“Our president is fearless when it comes to life and conscience,” Severino added.

If Trump is able to appoint a crucial fifth anti-woman justice to the Supreme Court, the fate of safe abortions for millions of women across the country will be jeopardized. Already, there are several states that have passed unconstitutional laws aimed at criminalizing abortion. Those laws are facing legal challenges, some of which seem likely to end up before the Supreme Court.

My comment is graphic.

RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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Bill Maher from 6/29

Posted by TomCat at 1:04 pm Politics

Jun 302018

It’s that time of week again, so here are three fine video clips from Bill’s show last night. Enjoy!

Future Headlines

LOL! That’s a good selection, but I’ll miss Bill in July.

Michael Moore: Fahrenheit 11/9

"I’ll join a million other people surrounding the United States Capitol." Amen.

New Rule: Suckers

That’s a great point. The decisions we make collectively are more important to good health than the ones we make individually. May Ginsburg live forever!

Bill had one more clip entitled "Ben Shapiro: Civil Discourse". Ben is a propagandist for the right, who lectured that liberals should be civil while bending over and grabbing our ankles. I opted not to share it. Bill argued, but in my opinion, a propagandist endorsing the NRA, Trump’s immigration policy, and Trump’s probable nominees deserves far less courtesy than Bill gave him. If you wish to view it, use the Bill’s Show link above.

I’ll miss Bill, even though I do not always agree with him.

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VOTE BLUE!!

Open Thread – 6/30/2018

Posted by TomCat at 1:03 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Jun 302018

The sun hit the wall again, so I had to fire up the AC. It’s also very muggy. I don’t know, if I’ll be able to publish tomorrow. Wendy’s niece will be coming in the afternoon, and I’ll have extra preparation to get done, so I may have nothing more than a Personal Update or Open Thread.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:02 (average 5:34). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Who’s On [R]esident Donald Trump’s Supreme Court Short List?

Trump lied. All these judges have been prescreened that they would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade. Otherwise, they would not even be on the list. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From ABC News: Liberal activists, parents and first-time protesters motivated by accounts of children separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border plan to rally in hundreds of cities nationwide Saturday to press President Donald Trump’s administration to reunite the families quickly.

More than 600 marches could draw hundreds of thousands of people across the country, from immigrant-friendly cities like Los Angeles and New York City to conservative Appalachia and Wyoming under the banner Families Belong Together.

Though many who show up will be seasoned anti-Trump demonstrators, others will be new to immigration activism, including parents who say they feel compelled to show up after heart-wrenching accounts of children forcibly taken from their families as they crossed the border illegally. In Portland, Oregon, for example, several stay-at-home moms have organized their first rally while caring for young kids.

Kudos to the demonstrators. It’s also a great opportunity for seasoned activists to encourage the newbies to join the resistance. We’ll need more and much larger demonstrations over SCROTUS (Republican Constitutional VD). RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

From NY Times: A federal judge on Friday blocked Kentucky’s closely watched plan to require many Medicaid recipients to work, volunteer or train for a job as a condition of coverage.

The state had been poised to start carrying out the new rules next week and to phase them in fully by the end of this year.

Judge James E. Boasberg of Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, an Obama appointee, ruled that the Trump administration’s approval of the plan had been “arbitrary and capricious” because it had not adequately considered whether the plan would “help the state furnish medical assistance to its citizens, a central objective of Medicaid.”

Enjoy it. Unless we stop Trump’s pick, we can expect little or no judicial relief from hateful Republican policies ever again. RESIST!! VOTE BLUE!!

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