Poll Results–11/17/2015

Posted by TomCat at 11:09 am Blog News, Politics

Nov 172015

1117Poll

Here are the results of our “Horror Movie” 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 or will of the national majority.

Since our polling site no longer enables us to copy and paste your poll comments, you may read them here.

I voted for psycho.

I posted a new poll. Please vote.

ARGH!!!–11/7/2015

Posted by TomCat at 6:29 pm Blog News, Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 072015

After sleeping about four hours last night, a nurse awakened me to see if I needed a pain med. Me: “5 minutes ago, I didn’t, but I sure do now!” The pain from the skin graft donor site is still quite severe. I spent the day alternating between working on the computer, and being a feline pincushion. I purchased and installed Paint Shop Pro V8. I was using V5, so the learning curve for me is steep, like learning it from scratch. The install, including extras, was almost 400 MB. I also installed Short Keys Lite, a keyboard macro tool I use to store and insert phrases I use frequently, such as target=”_blank” and [emphasis added].

I did stream the Democratic Forum last night on the computer. I can summarize it in two words:

Bernie Won!!!

There was just no doubt about it. Rachel was a tough moderator, but she treated all three candidates equally.

Hugs until tomorrow!!

1107cat-at-computer

ARGH!!!–11/6/2015

Posted by TomCat at 4:42 pm Blog News, Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 062015

I spent the entire day working on my new computer. I have barely scratched the surface. They removed the bandages from my leg. The pain was severe, but they were pleased with the results. However, I am not returning to Vibra. It turns out that I’m making too much progress for them. I will be taken to a skilled nursing rehabilitation facility, anytime between Monday and ???. I love the superior healing, but dislike the uncertainty.

I could not be more pleased that Obama put the kibosh on Keystone XL. I plan to watch the Democratic Forum on my computer, as Legacy’s TV system does not include MSNBC.

Thanks and hugs!

1106pills

ARGH!!! – 11/5/2015

Posted by TomCat at 12:14 am Blog News, Personal, Politics

Nov 062015

Early this morning my 10 year old laptop died. I'm not surprised. I got my monry's worth. I fed the poor thing too many stories about Republicans. I lost all the software I use day to day. Setting up my 5 email accounts took all night. My graphics snd blogging software are all on my home PC.

I will be scarce until I clean up this mess. ARGH!

Technical Problem

Posted by TomCat at 7:04 pm Blog News, Politics

Nov 032015

The font color of the line at the bottom of each article, that identifies the author and links to the comments has turned white so I can’t see it. Example:
Posted by TomCat at 5:44 pm No Responses
Tagged with: Banksters, Borowitz d, Humor,

We can see it if we hold the left mouse button and drag ove the swto highlight it. Is it just my computer or do you have the same problem? We can see and use it if we hold the left mouse button and drag over it to highlight it. I have no idea how to fix it. Do you? I’ll be working on it.

Back

Posted by TomCat at 4:30 pm Blog News, Personal, Politics

Nov 022015

Success!!

Back Soon

Posted by TomCat at 4:54 am Blog News, Personal

Nov 022015

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CAT Is Where It’s AT!

Posted by TomCat at 4:20 pm Blog News, Open Thread, Personal

Oct 202015

I seriously wondered when or if I could write to you, my beloved friends my favorite again. This is the first time I have been up in a chair with internet access, since my near-death experience over two weeks ago. This time has been hilariously painful. My butt and kitty dingles are raw with bed sores. They will finally put me in a larger room with a bari-bed tomorrow.

Thank you to Nameless, Lynn, JD, JLA, and so many more. I know I am alive because Comcast, having been told that I am in the hospital with an amputation, called to sell upgraded service 3 more times.

My phone is working, but I cannot always answer right away.

One of my favorite nurses, Lady Torquemada, greet you.

I’ll be back ASAP.

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