Monologue
Scott Galloway and Larry Gilmore “Crony Capitalism”
Burger King’s “Madvertising”
Annabelle Gurwitch on Downward Mobility
New Rule
Mar 122021
Mar 122021
I didn’t change horses in midstream, nor did I technically bite off more than I can chew – at least originally.
But when I had it done, I decided I really should go back and add captions to the 30 or so slides for it to make better sense.
So it was back to the drawing board to teach myself how to add captions and still create a GIF w/ them.
Should be ready by tomorrow.
For my penitence, here’s a Tweet of the our new Attorney General, Merrick Garland, arriving at the DOJ yesterday to a standing ovation.
So nice to have adults back in charge again!
WATCH: Merrick Garland is welcomed back to the Justice Department with applause as he begins his first day as attorney general https://t.co/O0WHnkmALQ pic.twitter.com/Gx6Gsi0uHh
— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) March 11, 2021
Mar 122021
Now This News – The “For The People” Act
Justice Matters – Glenn Kirschner’s take on the Garland confirmation.
Ring of Fire – Michael Cohen has just had his seventh “visit” with Cy Vance (and counting.)
MSNBC – Senator Schumer on Lawrence O’Donnell
Robert Reich – Amazon v. Union
Cole and Marmalade – 10 Ways Cats say “I Love You”
Beau on a strategy not in the Alt-Right playbook
Mar 122021
It’s a tired day, here in the CatBox. All things considered, yesterday went well. The shower aides were on time and they did a great job. My grocery delivery was on time and accurate. I even Republicated. Nevertheless, it was still an overly full day and I am BIG TIME pooped. Tomorrow, please expect no more than a Personal Update. It’s a WWWendy morning, and we have chores. TGIF!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:26 (average 5:26). To di it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Short Take:
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Strawberry Alarm Clock – Incense and Peppermints
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!
Mar 112021
Meidas Touch (from podcast)
Really American
Adam Schiff on Lawrence O’Donnell from 3/9
Stacey Plaskett loses it (goodly and beautufully) And this is why I want USVI statehood so badly.
Not every Ryan in politics is a dud. Paul and timothy may have been close in the Book of Acts … but in the House, they are poles apart.
Puppet Regime
Beau on the PRO Act
Mar 112021
As I trust you know, it’s a humongous hurry day here in the CatBox. Color me rushing!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:59 (average 4:43). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Short Take:
From YouTube (a blast from the past): “Going up the Country” – Canned Heat / WOODSTOCK ’69
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!
Mar 102021
This first one is five days old, so it may have been from last week but posted extra late.
Sam Joins Aly & AJ As Third Sister
Meet The White Women Empowering QAnon Parts 1 and 2
Mar 102021
Meidas Touch
The Lincoln Project
These sea turtles were rescued from the ocean off of Texas when the temperatures dropped below freezing (Imagine living in water which then freezes around you.) They were treated for hypothermia and eventually released- with playground equipment. The video only shows a few (and no words, just a chuckle at one point.)
Randy Rainbow’s new promised parody …
Katie Porter …
A Big Oil exec told me I had a “misconception” about a special tax break polluters get that other businesses don’t.
So, after explaining the deduction to him, I offered to write it out of the tax code if that what he wants. Just let me know! pic.twitter.com/ML25PMnrg5
— Rep. Katie Porter (@RepKatiePorter) March 9, 2021
Robert Reich – I would be remiss not to quote a comment on this: “BTW – Reich refers to LBJ using the “Bully Pulpit” to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Dems had near 2/3 majorities in both houses at the time that overcame the objections of Southern Democrats and conservative Republicans like Barry Goldwater. And the 60-vote threshold in the Senate wasn’t in effect like it is today.”
Beau on a bold move by the Biden administration