Video Thread 4/5/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:53 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 052021

IMPORTANT This is long, but if you watch even a little, you are likely to learn something you didn’t know (but may have suspected.) There’s even more news available because, of all people, archaeologists have been telling some tales. Google “Dimona” (or “archaeologists Dimona”) for that. I apologize that the CC is less than perfect, but it’s pretty close.

Georgia Voting Law – unbelievable.

From yesterday – no one is more moving to me than the King family members. (And there’s no ad at the end, so it’s all good)

My bestie in Florida is probably beating her head against the wall in frustration – she knew all this for years At least she says she’s safe (her home)

VoteVets – held over from yesterday because the last thing we needed on Easter was more Gaetzgate.

Teachers and students …

13 Things My Black Cat’s Good At…

Personal Update – 4/5/2021

Posted by TomCat at 5:43 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 052021

It’s a lazy day here in the CatBox. Yesterday WWWendy and I did more move planning. Today I will spend resting as much as I can. Tomorrow WWWendy will destink the yucky TomCat and try to make me presentable for a zoom meeting with with the owner of Ivy Court Senior Living. I will get a virtual tour. I can ask her questions and she can ask me questions. I’m looking forward to it. On Wednesday, my job is to stay out of WWWendy’s way. She will meet the Comcast tech there, where he will install my Internet in duplicate. They will move me on Saturday or Sunday, probably the latter. Oh Joy, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:14 (average 4:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Jefferson Airplane -White Rabbit-

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 4/4/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:40 am Open Thread, Politics

Apr 042021

This is something you don’t see every day. (You’ve probably figured out by now that Now This vids don’t need to be played all the way through.)

This is also something you don’t see every day. (Pat – hanky alert)

Republican Accountability Project – I think only Stephen Miller can claim more family members excoriating him.

This is a BFD!

Tiniest Baby Bunny Ever – also not an everyday sight

Just a bunch of bunnies doing Parkour – probably happens all the time, but who’s lucky enough to see it every day?

Beau – I certainly hope he is right.

Personal Update – 04/04/2021

Posted by TomCat at 6:13 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 042021

It’s a mixed day here in the CatBox. I plan to stay in bed early, resting as much as I can. WWWendy is coming at around 3:00 PM to destink the TomCat and prepare for the move. I’ll learn mire about the rest of the week when she gets here. Happy Easter to you all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 6:22 (average 6:40). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn!

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 4/3/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:37 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 032021

Rachel Maddow with an unusual take on McConnell – I hope she’s right.

Robert Reich – How to Tax a Billionaire

Al Franken’s first video! Longish – about 10 minutes – but a milestone.

Founders Sing – “Matt Gaetz Is Standing There”

Beau – Foreign Policy – this seems really obvious to me, but I’m sure he’s correct that it isn’t – not to most people. So let’s go ahead and put it into words.

Keith from last night

Personal Update – 4/3/2021

Posted by TomCat at 5:33 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 032021

It’s an R and R day here in the CatBox. Yesterday my Republicosis was so bad that I spent the day in bed, sleeping as much as possible. Today is another day of rest in preparation for moving week. WWWendy is coming tomorrow to de-stink the rancid TomCat and do moving prep. I won’t know what time she’s coming until later today. Have a wonderful weekend!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:31 (average 4:46). To di it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): American Pie

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 4/2/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:23 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 022021

Dammit! Dammit, dammit, dammit!

At 1:44 p.m. National Guard troops responded to the North Barricade entrance of the Capitol where USCP reports a car struck two officers pic.twitter.com/etTT5M0Wn3

— Lindsey McPherson (@lindsemcpherson) April 2, 2021

Now This News – Need something upbeat after that.

Chase Iron Eyes DAPL Update

The Lincoln Project – Voter Suppression

Really American – Georgia

Orange Acres Episode 4 Part II – For some reason John did not want this to go up on April 1.

Beau on political statues

Personal Update – 4/2/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:53 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 022021

It’s a very tired day here in the CatBox. Yesterday, WWWendy, the Providence Nurse and I discussed changes that moving will entail. Because Ivy Court is in a different Part of Town, I’ll have an entirely new Providence Hospice team: a new Nurse, Social Worker, Chaplain, etc. for the new location. That means I’ll need to go through the routine of meeting everyone again. My new tentative moving date is Saturday 4/10, so you guys will be holding down the fort for a few days. For me, today and Saturday will be R and R days. WWWendy will be coming Monday. Tuesday, WWWendy and I will have a Zoom meeting with the Manager of Ivy Court to answer questions and ease the transition process. After that, God help us! Prayers-up please! TGIF!!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 6:13 (average 5:36). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Joni Mitchell – Both Sides, Now [Original Studio Version, 1969]

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

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