Open Thread – 11/8/2019

Posted by TomCat at 9:25 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 082019

I’m still tired, here at the CatBox. I just haven’t recovered from gruesome days Monday and Wednesday, but I should be in the saddle today and tomorrow, followed by two short days. TGIF Hugs to all!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:36 (average 5:42). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: Sen. Lindsey Graham, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, has shifted his bootlicking skills into high gear. After demanding that Democrats release transcripts of the impeachment inquiry he told reporters, “I’m not going to read these transcripts. The whole process is a joke.” He says he will not even consider the evidence. Lindsey feels that “the whole process to be a sham” and therefore, he will not “legitimize it.” Forget about the fact that he’s spent the past three years legitimizing a man he said would destroy the Republican Party. Forget about the fact that Graham is now espousing a standard of impeachment that is so tortured, 1999 Lindsey might convict 2019 Lindsey of treason.

But the Republican Party is trying as hard as they can to completely obliterate the legal foundations of checks and balances in our democracy, and so throwing out any and every crazy gaslighting idea to defend their powerful orange-haired cow is the order of the day. During Sen. Graham’s mini press report in the Senate hallways, possibly shaken by the sheer enormity of his liar’s task, he decided to try out a new tact: Donald Trump et al are so goddamn stupid, they can’t be involved in a quid pro quo conspiracy. Because they’re dumb dumbs.

If Lindsey Poo says his beloved Fuhrer is too stupid to be guilty, what does that say about Lindsey Poo? RESIST!!

From YouTube and YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Exclusive: Anonymous Author Depicts Deep Trump Admin Dysfunction AND Author’s ‘Warning’ Raises Question Of Trump Staff Responsibility

I was about to say that the so-called adults in the room are doing a piss poor job of restraining the Fuhrer’s worst impulses. Especially since that is “no longer true”, the author should not be lining hus own pocket by writing a book. Instead, he should resign and present himself to the House Impeachment inquiry. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Simon and Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 11/7/2019

Posted by TomCat at 8:50 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 072019

It’s another day, here in the CatBox. I’d like to finish early enough to get a partial nap before Store to Door delivers groceries this afternoon. I also have a delivery of O₂ tanks coming. I’m very tired, so instead of a third article today, I’ll post Samantha Bee’s clips tomorrow. Way pooped Hugs!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:41 (average 5:27). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: Surprisingly high turnout among smart voters in Kentucky on Tuesday has left Senator Rand Paul “terrified and shattered,” one of Paul’s aides has revealed.

As the election returns came in Tuesday night, it became clear that intelligent voters, who had never played a prominent role in any of Senator Paul’s electoral contests, were making their feelings known in unprecedented numbers.

“What we were seeing was huge participation by voters who apparently both consume and comprehend verifiable facts,” the senator’s aide said. “As far as Rand Paul is concerned, this is the doomsday scenario.”

As the night wore on, the aide said, Paul stared at the Kentucky election returns on TV in a near-catatonic state, finally moaning, “Where are all of these smart people coming from, damn it?”

Andy, this must be straight news! I can imagine Idiot (Rand Paul), Son of Idiot (Ron Paul), Named after Idiot (Ayn Rand) doing exactly that. RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Dems Announce Public Hearings For Impeachment Probe As GOP Searches For Defense For Trump

Even Barrf is starting to read the wall. It says to Trump and the Republican Reich, “Mene Mene Tekel Upharsin.” RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Moody Blues – Nights In White Satin

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Personal Update – 11/6/2019

Posted by TomCat at 12:52 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 062019

I’m rushing to dress and get to the lobby by 7:15. I’ll have to update and finish when I get back this afternoon.

I’m pleased to announce that Virginia turned BLUE, and Bought Bitch Moscow Mitch has a load in his pants.

Back safe. More test and and depending on the outcome of a stool sample I have to take back, I may have to see a Gastroenterologist. I could not get the GI cocktail, because for the only time this month, I did not have heartburn at the time. ARGH!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:27 (average 4:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): A Whiter Shade Of Pale – Procol Harum

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 11/5/2019

Posted by TomCat at 10:05 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 052019

It’s another busy day here in the CatBox. Already very tired from yesterday, I had to prepare and submit my grocery order. I also prepared our fantasy football report and get my clothing laid out for tomorrow’s GI visit with Gillian, Megan’s PA. I need to be in the lobby by 7:15 AM. Therefore, please expect no more than a Personal Update tomorrow. Hectic hurry hugs to all!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:28 (average 5:32). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Fantasy Football Report:

Here’s the latest from our own fantasy football league.

Scores:

9Scores

Congrats to Vivian, Squatch, and WWWendy for winning their games. Kudos to WWWendy for the week’s high score. That Sasquatch sure has my number this year. I’m 0-2 against her, but this time, I should have kept my big mouth shut, right Squatch?

Standings:

Kudos to WWWendy for leading the league.

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: Escalating his war of words against the person who sparked the impeachment inquiry, Donald J. Trump on Monday accused the whistle-blower of working for the United States of America.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said that he had evidence “directly linking” the whistle-blower to the United States government.

“This is the biggest witch hunt in the history of witches or hunts, and it was all started by someone who was in the pay of the United States,” Trump said. “It’s a disgrace.”

But Andy, isn’t it normal for the whistleblower to work for the principal enemies of Trump and the Republican Reich, the people of United States? RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): How A Racist Law Could Decide Mississippi’s Election

“Home government under the control of the white people of the state” was the goal of the Mississippi government, and still is the goal of Mississippi Republicans. Home Government under the control of the rich white Fascists of the nation” is the goal of the Republican Reich. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Our House

I hope the two cats in the yard are cuddle kitties for me! Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Personal Update – 11/4/2019

Posted by TomCat at 8:16 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 042019

I’m preparing to leave in time for my Cat Scan and trying to get Republicosis under control, before I do. That leaves me distraught, because I’m sure the Cat won’t play with me with Republicosis. Hospital Hugs to all. I’ll update and catch up here, when I return. Home safe. Exhausted. Good Night.

Today’s took me 4:50 (average 6:02). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Religious Ecstasy:

1103Broncos24-Browns19

Dang! What a shock!

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Canned Heat – Going Up The Country (1969) 0815007

That is a place I’ve been. Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 11/3/2019

Posted by TomCat at 7:11 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 032019

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy is coming an hour early today. Tomorrow is the follow-up Cat Scan for my Oncologist, so please expect only a Personal Update. Ellipsoid Orb Hugs to all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:31 (average 8:37). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

This is several years old. I should remake it and include Nazi and Russians.

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In a move that raised eyebrows in the nation’s capital, Donald Trump on Saturday secured a note from a podiatrist exempting him from impeachment.

The note, written by Trump’s personal podiatrist, Dr. Harland Dorrinson, said that the strain of undergoing impeachment could “catastrophically inflame” a foot malady that has bedevilled Trump since the nineteen-sixties.

While the doctor’s note drew howls of protests from congressional Democrats, the Attorney General, William Barr, supported excusing Trump from impeachment on humanitarian grounds.

“Given the seriousness of the President’s ailment, impeachment is cruel and unusual punishment and therefore unconstitutional,” Barr said, adding that the Department of Justice would investigate Representative Adam Schiff and the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi, for “crimes against feet.”

Dang Andy! Trump needs real agony of defeat, not fake agony of de feet! RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Elizabeth Warren Town Hall Cold Open

Kate is funny as hell, and she does make good points, but the real Liz is way less evasive than that. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Jimi Hendrix Experience – Purple Haze (Music Video)

Purple Haze was a powerful flavor of LSD that was associated with the song. Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 11/2/2019

Posted by TomCat at 10:26 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 022019

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. Megan (my PCP) called last night. She changed her mind and does not want me to go to the ER. She decided that the time passed without change shows that I’m not having heart attacks, so she wants me in her office next week for GI tests instead. The Cat Scan I have scheduled Monday would show any problems, due to the contrast. Tomorrow is a Holy Day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos are meditating with the Browns. With Flacco out 4-6 weeks, none of their three remaining QBs have ever started a game. It won’t be televised here. May the Orb bless your team, as it sure won’t bless mine. Please expect no more than Personal Updates from me tomorrow (WWWendy Day), Monday (Cat Scan), or Wednesday (GI appt. with PCP). In short, I’ll be scarce. Hectic hugs to all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:36 (average 5:11). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Republicans Dodge Questions About Substance Of Trump’s Ukraine Misconduct

I’d be willing to bet that the Republican Reich will continue to duck substance. That a no win scenario for them. RESIST!!

From YouTube (Elizabeth Warren Channel): Elizabeth Warren’s Plan to Pay for Medicare For All

I’d need to see more detail, but it does look good. Nevertheless, I think Congress will pass something more incremental like Medicare for all who want it, and Liz will sign it. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Doors – Hello, I Love You

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 11/1/2019

Posted by TomCat at 8:41 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 012019

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox, as I prepare for my ER visit tomorrow. TGIF Hugs to all!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:40 (5:01 average). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump can do this? God help us!

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In an interview with NBC’s Lester Holt, Donald Trump boasted that, if he is impeached, the television ratings will be higher than those of any other impeachment in history.

“Everywhere I go, people tell me that if I am impeached, they’re going to watch it,” he said. “The ratings are going to be through the roof.”

He said that he expected his impeachment ratings to be “many, many times” the size of the audience for Bill Clinton’s impeachment, in 1998.

“It’s not even going to be close,” Trump said. “The ratings for Bill Clinton’s impeachment were a joke.”

Andy, I would have no trouble believing he said that! RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Impeachment Begins, Process Will Now Be Public

Republicans are screaming about how unfair these rules are. Let me remind you they are the Republican rules proposed by Speaker John Boehner in 2015. I can’t wait to watch! RESIST!!

From YouTube (Trae Crowder Channel): Halloween as a Sidekick

With the runs, I should have grabbed a broomstick and gone as a popsicle. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Byrds- Eight Miles High

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

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