Open Thread for November 17, 2021

 Posted by at 6:46 am  Open Thread, Personal, Politics
Nov 172021
 

Yesterday, again quiet. I got a few things done (never as much as I’d like to, of course.) I hope you can stand a day of good news … goodness knows there’s enough bad news out there.

Cartoon –

Short Takes –

Democratic Underground – I think I Spotted Antifa
Quote – Wearing a military beret and a Polish wartime resistance armband, 94-year-old Wanda Traczyk-Stawska stunned the crowd at a pro-EU rally when she thundered “Be quiet, stupid boy! You lousy bastard” at a member of a far-right group attempting to disrupt the gathering over a loudspeaker.
Click through for more and a great picture. I couldn’t possibly honor every hero here – if I tried I wouldn’t be able to do anything else – but she is special.

Daily Kos (Gabe Ortiz) – ‘Dad, welcome back’: Advocate for deported veterans wins his own fight to return to the U.S.
Quote – “Thanks to a law passed in recent years that allows immigrants to challenge old convictions if they weren’t warned about potential immigration consequences before accepting plea deals, he was finally able to get the conviction undone,” The Union-Tribune reported.
Click through for full story. I needed a hanky and Pat probably will too. Others might also.

Furtive ferret: one of North America’s rarest mammals turns up in Colorado garage
Quote – “This is extremely rare,” Schmal said. “Black-footed ferrets are nocturnal and extremely shy. For some reason, this one left the colony and was seeking shelter. “We’re just glad it appeared healthy, not starving or sick, and we were able to capture it and return it to the colony.”
Click through for story. Walker Ranch is in Boulder County, so I’m guessing Nettles lives in or near Boulder. I don’t blame him for not wanting the exact afddress out.

Food for Thought –

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Video Thread 6/5/21

 Posted by at 1:00 pm  Open Thread, Politics
Jun 052021
 

Glenn Kirschner -DeJoy and Gaetz Sounds like a “Subpoena Duces Tecum.” I was served with one of those once. But the defendant accepted a bargain, so I didn’t have to go.

The Lincoln Project – The Real AntiFa (Just in time for D-Day)

MSNBC – Trump really thinks ….

Ring of Fire -Chauvin’s request for probation and time served. I frequently have nits to pick with Farron … but today he is right on.

Thom Hartmann “Is It Too Late For Democracy?”

Now here’s a product I could really get behind. (Wish it were real)

Beau – “Let’s talk about what Paxton Smith can teach Republicans….”

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Sunday Smile: Potpourri

 Posted by at 9:19 am  Politics
Mar 072021
 

CPAC

We are all well aware that Donnie literally thinks of himself as a God – “I Am the Chosen One.”

And that he loves being idolized – quite literally – by his Trumpkins.

So it was no surprise to see a golden calf statue of Donnie being wheeled down the hall at CPAC.

But many of us have probably not seen the purloined video of CPAC Trumpkins reacting to their golden idol.

 

Capitol Insurrection Arrests Increasing

Good news keeps on coming: More than 300 seditionists have been charged with a Federal crime for their insurrection at our Capitol.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/capitol-riot-arrests-2021-03-05/

https://www.insider.com/all-the-us-capitol-pro-trump-riot-arrests-charges-names-2021-1

And FBI Director Wray firmly put the kibosh on the ridiculous right-wing conspiracy that is was all done by Antifa.

And we can all enjoy Andy Borowitz’ take on why it didn’t involve Antifa:

Van Gogh in the Time of COVID

I’ll admit I have a fairly warped sense of humor, so it’s no wonder that this COVID-related cartoon struck me as funny:

NOTE: Not to get too pedantic, but I’m aware that Van Gogh actually mutilated his left ear.  But since he drew his self-portraits using a mirror, they’re reversed – and so it looks like it’s his right ear..

March Madness Dunk Contest – Canadian-Style

Now that winter is coming to an end and March Madness is right around the corner, how about closing with a video from Canada of a unique slam dunk … on ice skates!

 

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Friday Fun: NO SOUP FOR YOU!

 Posted by at 5:38 pm  Politics
Sep 042020
 

As Trump continues to unravel at breakneck speed, he’s starting to get comfortable with his true inner-self and transitioning into the real Nazi we all know he is …

The Soup Nazi, that is.

It’s going to be a Sisyphean task to try and rank all of Trump’s Idiotic Statements, but the one just a couple of days ago has got to at least rank in the Top 100:

“And you have people coming over with bags of soup — big bags of soup.  And they lay it on the ground, and the anarchists take it and they start throwing it at our cops, at our police.  And if it hits you, that’s worse than a brick because that’s got force.  It’s the perfect size.  It’s, like, made perfect.  And when they get caught, they say, ‘No, this is just soup for my family.  And the media says, ‘This is just soup.’”

If you don’t believe me that anyone could say something that stupid, here’s the official White House transcript:

(SIDEBAR:  You know what happens after Trump eats a huge bowl of alphabet soup?

(He has a vowel movement.)

Once again, the Twitterverse stepped up and did what it does best – make a total mockery of Trump’s stupidity.

Truth be told, it shocked me to learn that Sec. of Commerce Wilbur Ross is an Anarchist …

But who knew those cute Campbell’s kids were Antifa?

But you don’t have to feel left out of the protests – you, too, can stock an arsenal of soups, just like the rest of the Antifa movement.

Why, here’s an example of budding Anarchist “souper” soldier:

But when you’re coming home from the grocery store with your larder – please drive carefully!

And be aware: Now that Trump has spilled the beans (no pun intended), QAnon, Boogaloo Bois and other right-wingers have been alerted – and are spreading the word about our secret weapons:

A word to those on a budget when stocking up: The powers that be at Antifa are cutting back on our supply allowances:

(I have to admit that I, myself, stopped carrying mace a couple years back.  I now pack a can of Progresso Cream of Mushroom.  It delivers a doozy of a wallop!)

You know what the NRA always says: “The only way to stop a bad guy with a can of soup is a good guy with a can of soup.”

(Being a strong gun control proponent, I have to admit I stewed a long time about posting that one.)

If you’re worried about Trump setting Federal forces after us, be comforted knowing the Trumpkins haven’t seen anything yet!

Believe me – it’s a fantastic weapon!  It will show them NO mercy … not even a ladle bit!

That reminds me back when restaurants were open (and I had hearing), a waitress taking my order asked me “Soup or salad?”  I told her, “No, the regular salad will be just fine.”

I want to leave you with a couple of questions to mull over:

If you boil a couple of funny bones, does it then become a laughingstock?

(Oh, come on … You gotta agree that was humerus.)

Do you know what the difference between roast beef and pea soup is?

Anyone can roast beef.

Are you pointing to the Exit for me?  Remember, I’ll be here all week.  Try the fish, and be sure to tip your waitstaff.

 

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