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Open Thread – 4/13/2017

Posted by TomCat at 12:34 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 132017

I’m feeling a tiny bit less weird today, as the Prednisone is working it’s way out of my system. After jist a few minutes light research this morning, I returned to bed and slept. As soon as I publish this abbreviated Open Thread, I shall return to bed again.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:44 (average 4:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube (GQ Channel): A Heartfelt Message to Our President | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

I have to disagree. Jackass is far too competent a term to describe the Fuhrer, who is a Resident NOT a President. RESIST!!

From The New Yorker: In a stunning rebuke of a former close political ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday angrily resigned from Donald Trump’s 2020 reëlection campaign.

The abrupt resignation sent shockwaves through the Trump reëlection organization, for which Putin had served as chairman.

Putin’s sudden departure, which he announced during a joint appearance with the United States Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, appeared to catch the former ExxonMobil C.E.O. off guard.

“Given the recent actions of Donald Trump, I feel that I can no longer effectively serve as his campaign chairman,” Putin told reporters, while Tillerson looked on awkwardly.

Dang Andy! Putin [R-RU] is the most competent SOB on Trump’s campaign staff!! RESIST!!

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Personal Update – 4/12/2017

Posted by TomCat at 12:35 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 122017

I’m waiting for Store to Door to deliver groceries and Wendy comes this evening. Except for my antibiotics, yesterday was my last day of meds, Prednisone and Oxycodone, so now I have to see, if I can make it without them. I’m feeling strange. Hugs! RESIST!!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:56 (average 6:48). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

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Personal Update – 4/11/2017

Posted by TomCat at 10:54 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 112017

Yesterday, I slept all afternoon. As a consequence, I slept poorly last night, but I slept most of this morning. Today, I feel like I might be beginning to turn the corner for the first time, but for the rest of the week, I want to make sure sure by staying down as much as I possibly can. I’m waiting for Store to Door to call to take my grocery order, making and eating lunch, and going back to bed. Hugs!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:18 (average 5:27). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Take:

From YouTube (GQ Channel): The Media Fell for Trump’s Syria Stunt

I had to put this up, because Keith echoed exactly what I said yesterday, albeit with greater verbosity. RESIST!!

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Have Republicans killed it?

Personal Update – 4/10/2017

Posted by TomCat at 10:18 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 102017

My eye cancer was so expensive that I owed no taxes to either the Feds or the State. But I did have to pay my $35 Portland Arts Tax. Even people on Social Security alone have to pay this regressive boondoggle. We get a handful of outdoor concerts, while the rich get luxury venues that the rest of us cannot afford. I did get some sleep but not enough and am still quite ill.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:25 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Take:

From Me: At first glance the Fuhrer’s cruise missile attack on Syria seemed surprisingly measured and appropriate, but I saw through it quickly. Trump must have warned the Russians, because they pulled their assets and personnel from the airfield the day before. The Russians must have told the Syrians, because they removed most of their assets too. They were using the base to launch airstrikes the next day. So what did the raid accomplish? First, any time the press is focused on Syria, it is ignoring Trump’s collusion with Russian intelligence to steal the White House. Second, by creating the appearance of a fight with Russia over Syria, they are covering up quid pro quo. In short, it’s distraction. RESIST!!

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Personal Update – 4/9/2017

Posted by TomCat at 8:06 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 092017

Still sick. Big hurry. Wendy coming. Have to do my taxes. ARGH!!! Hugs! RESIST!!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:21 (average 4:56). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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Personal Update – 4/8/2017

Posted by TomCat at 8:59 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 082017

Too early to notice improvement. Going back to bed. Hugs!! RESIST!!

Jigf Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:27 (average 4:45). To do it click here. How did you do?

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REAL investment in infrastructure.

Personal Update – 4/7/2016

Posted by TomCat at 8:36 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 072017

I still feel horrid, but the new meds must be starting to help, because I slept three hours last night. I'm going back to bed, but even half dead I can't resist Keith and Sam. Hugs! RESIST!!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today's took me 3:05 (average 4:40). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

So, You Wanna Have a New Election? | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

If any Republican ever wins any election ever again, that's one election too many.

We Told You So: Russian Hacking | Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Love Sam!

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Personal Update – 4/6/2017

Posted by TomCat at 1:30 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 062017

I’m about to leave for my doctor appointment. I’ll publish this when I return this afternoon, so I can tell you what Ellie, Megan’s PA, will have said and done. Hugs! RESIST!!

Ellie prescribed me an antibiotic (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid), prednisone, and Oxycodone. I hope that, in a few days, I’m feeling feline again.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:02 (average 4:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

They were sane then.

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