Personal Update – 5/23/2021

Posted by TomCat at 1:55 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 232021

It’s been a painful day here in the CatBox, but relief is in sight. in addition to my other meds, I am allowed 10 mg morphine every hour as needed However Providence pharmacy was late in refilling my prescription, and it just got here. I have been in severe pain, but I’ll feel better after a couple doses. Pray that my supply does not run out.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:45 (average 4:4:45). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Fleetwood Mac – Storms

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

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.

Personal Update – 5/22/2021

Posted by TomCat at 2:00 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 222021

It’s a tired painful day here in the CatBox. This morning a Providence bathing aide came to clean me up. She did a very good job, was gentle and was compassionate, but despite her best efforts, moving me around exacerbated my pain severely. It did not let up for the rest of the day. Two days at the new level are enough to demonstrate that I need more and shall ask for it immediately. Please pray that they increase my Methadone level quickly.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:09 (average 5:16). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Nights Are Forever Without You – England Dan & John Ford Coley

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 5/21/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:26 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 212021

Glenn Kirschner on McCarthy and 1/6 commission

Don Winslow appears to have rune out of fucks to give. (I needed a hanky myself)

Meidas Touch – Marie Newman on Empty Greene

The Republican Accountability Project – Preach it!

The Lincoln Project – “Their Party”

Now This News – “Whatever it takes”

Beau on something good people can do this weekend for miners – and why

Personal Update – 5/21/2021

Posted by TomCat at 2:16 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 212021

It’s a groggy painful day here in the CatBox. I spent most of the morning fighting pain. With my 3 PM dose Hospice increased my Methadone dose from 15 mg to 18 mg every 8 hours. I can tell the difference, but I think I’ll need more. I did Republicate twice and slept for the rest of the day. Please pray that this increase will ease my pain.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:54 (average 4:46). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Everybody’s Talkin’

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 5/20/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 3:01 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 202021

Glenn Kirschner on Tish James jumping in (delicious!

Meidas Touch – GOP Cop Killers

Now This News – Preach it, Rep. Ryan!

VoteVets – “Hate Crime Hawley”

Thom Hartmann – File this under “Seriously?!!?!??”

Beau on finding the right question

Personal Update – 5/20/2021

Posted by TomCat at 1:42 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 202021

It’s another crappy, painful day here in the CatBox. Yesterday I Republicated half the Republican House Caucus before my shower and Republicated two more times before the say was out, exacerbating my back pain to an extreme degree. I talked to the Hospice and I expect another Methadone increase. I keep you posted when they let me know. Please pray for stability in Republication, medication and pain.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 6:30 (average 7:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Stairway to Heaven (Remaster)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 5/19/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:29 pm Open Thread, Politics

May 192021

Glenn Kirschner – CoViD Fraud Task Force

Meidas Touch – Bkari Sellers has no time for Laura Ingraham.

Katie Porter Strikes Again.

Big Pharma says they need to charge astronomical prices to pay for research and development. Yet, the amount they spend on manipulating the market to enrich shareholders completely eclipses what’s spent on R&D. Today, I confronted a CEO about the industry’s lies, with visuals ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/c3jSLr0yVd

— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) May 18, 2021

Rachel – Political Corruption Of Secret Service Made Biden Safety A Concern (The book is out now – this was from 5/17)

Surprise, surprise!

White House pool report:

“Your pool made an unscheduled stop … The pool is standing behind cones at the landing strip for ‘our safety.’ Asked if Biden was driving, Jen Psaki said ‘we’ll see’. Then president Biden appeared driving fast in a grey-ish f-150 lightning truck.” pic.twitter.com/skWDerTXGZ

— JM Rieger (@RiegerReport) May 18, 2021

Beau on potential Third Party formation

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