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Open Thread–4/2/2015

Posted by TomCat at 12:43 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 022015

Yesterday’s attempt to return to blogging did not go well. The site where I share articles for wider distribution can be buggy at times. Yesterday it fought me for an hour t0 upload the articles. Then it failed to deliver the notifications I sent to over 200 people. Later, the electrical outlet for my refrigerator failed. Getting at it took over two hours of hard work, and it turned out to be the only outlet in my unit that does not have an internal circuit breaker. Fortunately my groceries did not spoil. So I’m beginning the day behind the curve.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:34 (average 4:30). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From YouTube: RWW News: Bryan Fischer Says Indiana’s Law Prevents Discrimination Against Christians

Barf Bag Alert!!

This is an example of the lies that Republican Supply-side pseudo-Christians are being taught about this Republican hate-law.

From Nextgen Climate: Watch and share this video if you think climate change denial is ridiculous!

Were this to be played on the Republican Reichsministry of Propaganda, Faux Noise, the sheeple would accept it as factual.

From NY Times: Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey was indicted on bribery charges on Wednesday in what prosecutors said was a scheme to trade political favors for luxury vacations, golf outings, campaign donations and expensive flights.

The indictment, the first federal bribery charges against a sitting senator in a generation, puts Mr. Menendez’s political future in jeopardy. He faces a possible sentence of 15 years in prison for each of the eight bribery counts.

Mr. Menendez, a Democrat, angrily denied wrongdoing and vowed to fight the charges. “This is not how my career is going to end,” he said at a news conference in Newark, where supporters cheered him. “Today contradicts my public service career and my entire life.”

The federal investigation into Mr. Menendez, 61, was well known, and charges had been expected. But the accusations in the 68-page indictment are much broader and more severe than had been publicly known. The senator was also charged with conspiracy and making false statements.

For the good of the party and the nation, Menendez should step down immediately. That said, I have long thought he should be challenged in the primary, because he acts more like a Republican in other ways too.

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The Dream Team for 2016

Posted by TomCat at 10:03 am Holiday, Politics

Apr 012015

Poll Results–4/1/2015

Posted by TomCat at 10:02 am Blog News, Politics

Apr 012015

Here are the results of our “Capital Punishment” 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.

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With few exceptions our readers are united in opposition to sponsored murder.

The new poll is up. Please vote.

Open Thread–4/1/2015

Posted by TomCat at 10:01 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 012015

For those of you who have not been following my daily Personal Updates, I’m on what I hope is the trailing edge of the nastiest flu I’ve had, since I was hospitalized in 2013. Now I’m going tin try to ease myself back into a normal writing schedule. I don’t know how long that will take, and I’m still well short of 100%, so please bear with me. There will be no Monthly Report this month.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:41 (average 5:16). To di it, click here. How did you do?

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: In a history-making decision, Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana has signed into law a bill that officially recognizes stupidity as a religion.

Pence said that he hoped the law would protect millions of state residents “who, like me, have been practicing this religion passionately for years.”

The bill would grant politicians like Pence the right to observe their faith freely, even if their practice of stupidity costs the state billions of dollars.

Andy, ‘stupidity’ is also known as Republican Supply-side pseudo-Christianity.

From Upworthy: Here’s your Hot Planet 101, courtesy of NASA. Take a minute to watch it, then we’ll see how it’s affecting life on earth right now.

Very well said. No wonder Republicans want to slash NASA’s funding.

From Daily Kos: I was inspired by Molly Weasley’s diary of the other day, A few products to boycott from Indiana. After combing through the items on the pages she linked I came up with 5 common items from Indiana that are probably used by Kossaks which we should be boycotting in the wake of SB 101.

Clabber Girl Baking Powder
Nestle: Nesquik, CoffeeMate, Boost
Red Gold canned tomato products
Bar Keepers Friend
Vera Bradley
Eli Lilly (hard to boycott if you need their meds. Go generic?)

The way to the simulation of a corporate heart is through their revenues.

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Personal Update–3/31/2014

Posted by TomCat at 10:53 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 312015

The plan for today is to sleep, eat and prepare for grocery delivery tomorrow. The plan for tomorrow is to have a couple short articles.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:25 (average 5:04). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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Personal Update–3/30/2015

Posted by TomCat at 1:12 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 302015

I’ve continued to improve slowly, and that translates to spending the time I’m not eating or imitating the bathroom habits of a race horse horizontal. I think I be able to start writing again within a few days.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 1:56 (average 4:18). To di it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

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Personal Update–3/29/2015

Posted by TomCat at 1:44 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 292015

First, I apologize to those read my statement yesterday that I intended to post a “holiday article” today. In my diminished state, I had the idea in my head that today would be Easter. I have no idea where I got that idea. The severity of my COPD has been sufficient it interfered with my sleep to the extent that I have not been completely lucid all the time. However, late yesterday I improved to the point, where I was able to sleep for more than a few minutes, and I am taking advantage of the opportunity.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Yesterday’s took me 3:23 (average 4:59). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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Personal Update–3/28/2015

Posted by TomCat at 11:33 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 282015

Hi all. Even though my helper friend dis most of the work yesterday, it still really took it out of me. I’m staying down. I hope to have a holiday message tomorrow, even though I won’t feel up to it. Hugs to all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:40 (average 6:10). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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