Video Thread 4/2/2021

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

Apr 022021

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!!

Video Thread 4/1/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 12:35 pm Open Thread, Politics

Apr 012021

Now This News … How petty… How Republican.

Now This News – Infrastructure Plan, Readers Digest version. No, it’s not enough, but it’s a heck of a good start.

Really American, now crediting Chip Franklin (makes sense to me)

OwlKitty vs. Godzilla. Short dialog at the beginning: “We need OwlKitty to stop what’s coming.” After that, just some sound effects and a little purring.

How could I post a video thread today with out a prank? And this one is epic – an epic fail, that is.

Beau on checking OFM’s science homework

Samantha Bee from 3/31/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 10:31 am Politics

Apr 012021

The Cyberattacks Plaguing America’s Hospitals (3/25)

If There’s Hope for Atlantic City, There’s Hope for America…Maybe? (3/26)

BBC News Cameras Capture The Joys Of Remote-Working Technology (3/29)

Full Frontal Rewind: Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility (3/30 Rewind from various dates, with a fundraiser – and long – and sadly necessary)

Barf Bag Alert!!

Posted by TomCat at 4:42 am Holiday, Politics

Apr 012021

AprilFools2020

RESIST!!

Personal Update – 4/1/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:41 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Apr 012021

It’s a BIG NEWS day, here in the CatBox. I’m still waiting for pics from WWWendy, but I have been accepted as a Resident of Ivy Court Senior Living in Clackamas, OR. It’s a mile from where WWWendy lives. Today’s schedule has changed. WWWendy and the Providence Hospice Nurse are coming instead of my Providence Shower Aides. Apparently WWWendy and the Nurse were in contact and the Nurse was helpful in arranging my placement, so my earlier dissatisfaction was an error due to ignorance on my part.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 6:18 (average 5:33). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

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

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Video Thread 3/31/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:01 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 312021

Meidas Touch – Of course, this is not evidence….
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Really American

Ring of fire – The weirdness never stops with Republicans, does it.

Also Ring of Fire – empty Greene is calling this “The Mark of the Beast” – or, more specifically, “Biden’s Mark of the Beast.”

Rocky Mountain Mike – maybe not his best, but that’s a high bar to have to meet, and it’s very pertinent.

Do Octopuses Dream?

This is 6:25, and if you don’t have time for the whole video, don’t even start. I honestly don’t think his answer is the only answer, but I do think it should be included – broadly and decisively.

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Personal Update – 3/31/2021

Posted by TomCat at 6:06 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 312021

It’s a more contained day, here in the CatBox. I did not Republicate yesterday for the first time in ages, so I need to be careful not to overdo it the other way and find myself with OIC again. I had lots of good rest yesterday and plan more of the same for today. Tomorrow the Hospice Shower Aides are coming. After they leave, I can rest, because WWWendy is doing my grocery shopping this week and bringing the food Saturday, when she comes again on Saturday. Otherwise I’m waiting for news to pass along to you. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:10 (average 4:30). To do it, click here. How did yopu do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody [Live – Best Quality] (1965)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

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