I’m very sick with severe diarrhea and need to take the day off. Hugs!
May 142020
TomCat
May 132020
Yesterday a panel of experts testified about COVID-19, aka Trump* virus in the Senate. They demonstrated that criminal Fuhrer Trump and the Republican Reich have been lying. They are so full of Trump* shit that their eyes have turned orange.
Two of the federal government’s top health officials painted a grim picture of the months ahead on Tuesday, warning a Senate panel that the coronavirus pandemic was far from contained, just a day after President Trump declared that “we have met the moment and we have prevailed.”
The officials — Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, and Dr. Robert R. Redfield, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — predicted dire consequences if the nation reopened its economy too soon, noting that the United States still lacked critical testing capacity and the ability to trace the contacts of those infected.
“If we do not respond in an adequate way when the fall comes, given that it is without a doubt that there will be infections that will be in the community, then we run the risk of having a resurgence,” said Dr. Fauci, the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, who is at the forefront of efforts to find a coronavirus vaccine.
If states reopen their economies too soon, he warned, “there is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control,” which could result not only in “some suffering and death that could be avoided, but could even set you back on the road to trying to get economic recovery.”… [emphasis added]
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Here’s some coverage of the Senate and more.
Fauci Clashes In Tense Moment At Senate Hearing
Criminal Fuhrer Trump* fears that keeping the economy shuttered will cost him any possibility to steal the White House again. How many people will he murder in the process? How many will be children?
Robert Reich has Republican motives down cold.
Robert Reich: The Real Reason Trump Wants to Reopen the Economy
The Reich on the left Robert Reich is right. The Reich on the right, the Republican Reich cares for money and power. They consider killing YOU part of their plan!
RESIST!!
May 132020
It’s another tired day here in the CatBox. It’s a WWWendy day. I’m ready to go back to bed. Happy Hump Day to all.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:23 (average 5:02). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,411,018
Deaths: 83,558
Recovered: 298,641
Short Takes:
From The New Yorker: Former President Barack Obama said on Monday that he is unconcerned about Donald Trump accusing him of “the greatest crime in American history” because Attorney General Bill Barr does not prosecute criminals.
“At first, when I heard that he was accusing me of being the worst criminal ever, I have to admit I was a little rattled,” Obama said. “But then I remembered Barr’s don’t-prosecute-crimes policy, and I was pretty chill about it.”
Obama said that he was unsure what crime Trump was accusing him of committing, “but I’m pretty sure I never lied to the F.B.I. or anything as serious as that—so I’m good.”
Andy, I fear Obama may be screwing the pooch on this one. When Barrf refuses to prosecute criminals, if applies only to the Republican Reich. Barrf prosecutes innocent Democrats with glee! RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Democrats’ Focus On Essential Workers In Draft Of New Relief Bill
Even though it doesn’t matter, I had the privilege to vote for Liz in Oregon’s primary last week. I hope Biden utilizes her plans. and policies! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): CSN&Y – Carry on 1969
Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 122020
The nation’s highest court is divided into two segments. SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) has four Justices: John Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sonja Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan. SCROTUS (Republican anti-Constitutional VD) has five Injustices. John “no stare decisis” Roberts, Pervert Teabag Thomas, Samuel “Scalia Jr.” Alito, Neil “they stole my seat from Merrick Garland” Whoresuch, and Brett Pervert KavaNazi. They have a historic decision to make about whether criminal Fuhrer Trump* may continue to hide records of his financial crimes.
It seems that every 23 years, or about once in a generation, the Supreme Court considers whether presidents must abide by the rules that govern other citizens. In 1974, it unanimously required President Richard M. Nixon to turn over tapes of conversations in the Oval Office. Twenty-three years later, in 1997, it unanimously required President Bill Clinton to respond to a sexual harassment suit.
On Tuesday, almost exactly 23 years after the ruling in the Clinton case, the court will confront an equally significant showdown, this one over President Trump’s efforts to block demands from two House committees and New York prosecutors for his tax returns and other financial information.
The earlier cases were argued in the courtroom, with only those attending able to hear them live. Tuesday’s arguments will be heard by telephone because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the public will be able to listen in…
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If you wish to listen in, here is the live broadcast.
Listen Live: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments In Trump Financial Records Cases
Rachel Maddow interviewed David Enrich. Like the majority of Court watchers, he thinks Trump* does not stand a chance.
Significant Financial Secrets At Stake For Trump In SCOTUS Case
I fear that David Enrich may well be wrong. As obviously open and shut the case against criminal Fuhrer Trump* is, the Nazi Injustices of SCROTUS (Republican anti-Constitutional VD) may all goose-step with their beloved Fuhrer.
RESIST!!
May 122020
I was so wiped out the rest of the day yesterday that, except for a small supper, I went back to bed all yesterday afternoon and evening. Then I overslept two hours this morning and still feel very tired. But I had a better appetite at breakfast. Have a Republican-free day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:09 (average 4:36). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,388,283
Deaths: 82,018 (over 18,000 in May)
Recovered: 262,328
Short Takes:
From The New Yorker: One week after the United States Senate returned to session, Senator Susan Collins, of Maine, said that she would self-quarantine to avoid possible contact with decisions.
Collins said that she had hoped to safely distance herself from any decisions while at the Senate but feared that the risk of accidental exposure to a decision was too great.
“I was troubled and concerned by how many decisions there were,” she said. “It did not feel safe to me.”
Collins said that she would self-quarantine until she is confident that the danger of being in the vicinity of a decision had clearly passed.
Dang, Andy! Was there ever a time that Collins’ did not test negative for integrity, whenever she makes decisions? RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Obama Calls Trump Administration’s Virus Response ‘Chaotic Disaster’
This is a very big deal! For former President Obama to speak out against criminal Fuhrer Trump* is completely out of character for him. He should have done so sooner! RESIST!!
From YouTube ( a blast from the past): Buffy Sainte Marie-Circle Game
Ah the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 112020
I’m in a huge rush as I have to be in the lobby for the TriMet Lift Bus from 6:22 to 5:52 AM. I will not have time for the TVU or Short Takes. I’ll try to add a “home safe” comment this afternoon. Oh God, it’s Monday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:14 (average 5:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 102020
It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy will be here within the hour. Tomorrow is a chemo infusion day. I have to be in the lobby for the TriMet Lift Bus at 6:22. Happy Holiday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 2:40 (average 4:51). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,349,538
Deaths: 80,098
Recovered: 238,081
To all Moms!:
Short Takes:
From NY Times: “History is written by the winners,” William Barr, the attorney general, said Thursday when asked how he thought future generations would assess his decision to drop all criminal charges against Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser, who had pleaded guilty twice to breaking the law. “So it largely depends on who’s writing the history.”
In service to Mr. Trump, Mr. Barr is abusing his power not to write, but to erase, some of the most important lessons of American history.
The Watergate scandal, with its revelations of how dangerous a renegade White House could be, led to reforms meant to ensure an independent Justice Department, one faithful to the law rather than to the Oval Office.
The nation had seen firsthand how much harm a president with no respect for the rule of law could do — particularly when he used the Justice Department, under a compliant attorney general, to protect allies, punish adversaries and cover up wrongdoing.
Click through for an extensive expose of crimes Barff has committed on behalf of his beloved criminal Fuhrer Trump*. RESIST!!
From YouTube (SNL Channel): Virtual Graduation Cold Open
It’s hard to believe that even one student voted for him. The LiMu Emu would have been a far better choice than Trump*! Where is Booth, when you need him? RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Wild World
Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 092020
It’s that time of week again, so here are good three video clips, from Bill’s show last night. Enjoy!
Dan Savage: Love Under Lockdown
At my age, I forgot how, so it’s not an issue.
I Don’t Know It For a Fact…I Just Know It’s True
I don’t know if for a fact that it’s time to flush the Republican Reich. I just know it’s true.
Bill has made a fantastically well spoken point. Take women seriously, by all means, but once a woman demonstrates het total lack of credibility, as this Russian GOP sycophant has, its time to ignore her BS!
Good one, Bill!
RESIST!!