Open Thread–3/18/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:28 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 182020

It’s a hectic day here in the CatBox, as I try to get my head around the notion that my cancer is stage IV and metastatic, and that I’m very likely to die, before a year is up. I see Evelyn (my Oncologist) again next Tuesday. If my cancer tests amenable to immunotherapy, I’ll go that route. Evelyn wonders whether I can handle chemo. It causes severe Republicosis, and if it hits after I’m in bed, the time it takes to get my leg on and get to the throne is likely to be too long to hold it. I’ll need to do a pain/problem/benefit analysis and decide if the time is worth the decreased quality of life. I will be getting radiation for my spine. She also gave me liquid Oxycodone. Tonight is a WWWendy night. She was very upset to learn of this. Happy Hump Day.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:27 (average 4:59). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

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Short Takes:

From Alternet: As nations around the world buckle down amid coronavirus outbreaks, approaches to isolation and social distancing are inconsistent, at best, in the United States. While some cities and states are implementing bans on restaurants and bars staying open and capping the number of people in a space, some groups are moving forward with, ahem, business as usual. One example from last Sunday morning? Pastor Guillermo Maldonado, of King Jesus International Ministry, a megachurch in Kendall, Florida, encouraged his congregation to keep coming to service, downplaying concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, as reported by the Miami Herald.

“Do you believe God would bring his people to his house to be contagious with the virus? Of course not,” Maldonado, a Trump supporter, said to his congregation, as reported by the outlet.

“This service is usually packed. So now they’re home in a cave afraid of the virus, that you want to transmit the virus,” Maldonado continued. The Herald noted the venue “appeared half empty…

…“If we die, we die for Christ,” Maldonado told parishioners. “If we live, we live for Christ, so what do you lose?”

The Jesus that I worship does not call us to be this stupid. I hate to say it, but this is an appropriate strategy for Republicans only! RESIST!!

From The New Yorker: Donald J. Trump has tested negative for empathy, the White House doctor confirmed on Monday.

In an official statement, Dr. Sean Conley said that Trump submitted to the empathy test even though, in the physician’s opinion, “it was not really necessary.”

“I expected him to test negative,” Conley said. “Empathy-wise, he has been entirely asymptomatic.”

The White House doctor attributed Trump’s empathy-free status to his established practice of social distancing from anyone showing even the faintest sign of compassion, kindness, or humanity.

Dang, Andy! I have zero trouble believing that! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Association – Windy (1967 Ravinia Festival – Highland Park IL )

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Bill Maher from 3/13

Posted by TomCat at 11:31 am Politics

Mar 142020

It’s that time of week again, so here are five video clips, from Bill’s show last night, four of which I liked. Enjoy!

Monologue: Surreal Time

Dang, Bill! If you want a print edition of the Republican Reichsministry of Propaganda, Faux Noise, the TP shortage must be desperate! Trump’s* dick didn’t fall off. It was ALWAYS that small. Just ask Stormy!

David Ropeik: How Risky Is It, Really?

Taking necessary precautions and worrying are two different things. The second is almost as bad as failure to take necessary precautions, as the Republican Reich has done, which is worst of all and most dangerous for all of us.

Chef Andrew Zimmern

While I agree with him, in principle, the segment opened with the supposition that Trump* Virus originated from Chinese people eating weird infected animals. That supposition is both untrue and racist. I hope it was said in jest, but even if so, that was very poor taste.

Ass-Kisser of the Month: Mike Pence

Pseudo-Christian (the opposite of real Christian) Pence doesn’t bother kissing Trump’s* ass. He goes for the hole and dives right in.

New Rule: Port Reform

Cruise Ship companies must be desperate for passengers. I get several Robo-calls every week telling me I’ve won a free trip. Princess Line is the worst! That’s an industry we should NOT bail out! Take away their ships and convert them to hospitals.

I understand how difficult it is for a satirist to perform, when all the news is as horrific as Trump* and the Republican Reich have made this pandemic.

RESIST!!

Samantha Bee from 3/11

Posted by TomCat at 10:59 am Politics

Mar 122020

It’s that time of week again, and here are three excellent video clips from Sam’s show last night. Enjoy!!

Coronavirus is Not an Excuse to Be Racist

Sam missed one key point in her excellent discussion that Trump* Virus is not an excuse to be racist. Trump* and the Republican Reich have NEVER needed an excuse to be racist!

Don’t Mess With Texas: The Longhorn State’s Tussle with Trump’s Border Wall

The solution is to build a wall around Trump* and the Republican Reich! I’s say to do it in Mexico, but that would start a war.

America’s Gig-Based Economy Gets Zero Stars

I would hate having to work in a gig job. This is how Trump* and the Republican Reich keep unemployment low.

Thanks, Sam!

RESIST!!

Open Thread–3/10/2020

Posted by TomCat at 10:57 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 102020

It’s a difficult day here in the CatBox. I get topo impatient to spend 90 – 120 minutes eating a meal, and I eat too much too fast. As a result, it took me 210 minutes to eat breakfast, half of it ended up in the sink, and I have severe heartburn. On the plus side, I enjoyed my time with my friend yesterday. For news on my cancer, see yesterday’s Open thread, if you missed it.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:24 (average 4:31). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From The New Yorker: Irate passengers who have been stranded onboard the Grand Princess cruise ship are demanding to be housed at Mar-a-Lago, the passengers confirmed on Monday.

Frustrated by the Trump Administration’s delay in devising a plan to enable them to disembark, the nearly three thousand coronavirus-exposed passengers said that it was “only fair” that Trump welcome them to his Palm Beach home.

“Donald Trump keeps on saying that he’s not worried about coronavirus,” the passengers’ spokesman said. “Then he shouldn’t object to three thousand of us living with him.”

Andy, I’ll agree under two conditions. First, only people who have tested positive should go. Second, if Trump* is not there, they should be taken to wherever he is. RESIST!!

From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Robert Reich: Will Donald Trump Get Reelected?

Sadly, the Reich on the left, Robert Reich, is right. There’s nothing too dishonest, despicable, or deplorable for the Reich on the right, the Republican Reich, and their Russian allies, to do to keep their criminal Fuhrer Trump* in power. We must unite behind whoever wins the Democratic nomination and flush the Fascist Republican Reich to oblivion! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Ode to Billie Joe – Bobbie Gentry (BBC Live 1968)

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread–3/9/3020

Posted by TomCat at 9:04 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 092020

This is my only article today, as I’m going out with my friend in about 2.5 hours, and I still have to eat, dress and get ready to go. I heard from Dr. Nameless this morning on the PET Scan results. I did not know I have liver cancer, until I saw the PET Scan report. Dr. Nameless confirmed that and said that is their primary concern. I have esophageal cancer. You’ve seen the pictures of the tumor. I also have nodules in both lungs. Dr. Nameless found that the cancer has metastasized to my spine at T-11. I thought that the terrible backaches I’ve been having were from spending too much time in my power chair. The report gave no prognosis, so I’ll have to wait until 3/17. Dr. Nameless may correct my oversimplifications. In a word… ARGH! Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 2:29 (average 4:46). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): LET IT GO – A Parody

Thanks, Don! We on the left have been willing to coexist and compromise during my adult lifetime, and we still are. However, it is impossible to coexist and compromise with the Republican Reich, because they refuse to coexist and compromise with us. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): I Am a Rock

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread–3/8/2020

Posted by TomCat at 8:38 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 082020

It’s a busy tired day here in the CatBox. I sproinged ahead and may recover this month. WWWendy will be here shortly. Have a great day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:45 (average 7:10). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoons:

Short Takes:

From Daily Kos: Say what you want about him but the guy sure does know how to hire an advertising team!

I hated his candidacy, but surely like his desire to flush criminal Fuhrer Trump*. RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): The Ingraham Angle Coronavirus Cold Open

Kate McKinnon is amazing. She does a more accurate Ingraham than the real bimbo on the Republican Reichsministry of Propaganda, Faux Noise! The real Don, Jr. probably has the hots for the real Ingraham. His taste is as bad as his father. As bad as Matthews, is, I don’t think he’ll ever descend to Faux Noise. Kudos to Liz for her wonderful sense of humor! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Jumpin’ Jack Flash　－　The Rolling Stones

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Bill Maher from 3/6

Posted by TomCat at 9:41 am Politics

Mar 072020

It’s that time of week again, so here are three video clips, from Bill’s show last night, two of which I liked. Enjoy!

Monologue: Panic! At The Costco

Trump* virus, the best name for COVID-19, is too dangerous to visit Disneyland. Donald Trump*, MD… Does MD stand for maniac dingbat? Bernie’s young voters, that didn’t show up, should be ashamed, as should Democratic voters of any age for any candidate that don’t show up!

Brian Cox

Brian, an excellent actor. He also played the part of Hannibal Lector. That should qualify him for the lead in a Trump* biopic. I agree with him on Scottish secession, because the Brexit Bridiots, England’s version of Republicans, have ruined England. I’m sot surprised he’s a social democrat. Kudos. His observation that Bernie and Jeremy Corbin have good policies that they lack the charisma to sell is most interesting. However, Bernie has more than Jeremy.

New Rule: Take the Money and Run

I could not disagree more that Democrats should take the money from $billionaires and run. That money has a steep price. We need of appoint Supreme Court Justices who will follow the Constitution, and fix campaign finance law to outlaw cheating by $billionaires! Corporations are NOT people! Money is NOT speech!

Except for Bill’s corporatist thinking in the New Rule, it was a great show!

RESIST!!

Open Thread–3/7/2020

Posted by TomCat at 9:40 am Open Thread, Politics

Mar 072020

It’s a hectic day here in the CatBox. I had trouble holding my supper down last night, but it was my fault. I became distracted by the news on TV and ate too much too fast. That will do me in every time. I received the results from my PET Scan last night, but I could not understand a damn thing about what they mean. Therefore I sent them to Dr. Nameless in email, and hopefully he can tell us more. Please expect short days from me on both Sunday and Monday. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, with all the attendant de-stinking and chores. On Monday, I’m going out for a drive with Sandi, a good friend for 35 years with whom I have made hundreds of trips to the prison for volunteer work. She is also a cancer survivor. I should be fully back in the saddle on Tuesday. Have a wonderful weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:15 (average 4:56). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

They are building a National Socialist Reich to do that very thing!

Short Takes:

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Trump Praises Coronavirus Response As Cases Rack Up And Markets Spiral

Criminal Fuhrer* Trump and the Republican Reich don’t give a damn about the 3,500 Americans trapped on that ship. He only cares about keeping his “numbers” low. Earth to asshole… come in! Your numbers are going way up, anyway. But he told the truth about one thing: that he should have become a medical expert instead of running for President. AMEN! If only he had done ANYTHING, other than running for President! RESIST!!

From The New Yorker: Senator Susan Collins, of Maine, has not decided whether she will wash her hands in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Collins confirmed on Friday.

Speaking to reporters at the Capitol, Collins said that she was “deeply troubled” by the behavior of the covid-19 virus.

“The behavior of the coronavirus is, to me, profoundly disturbing,” she said. “Whether it rises to the level of something I should respond to by washing my hands is a question I am devoting a great deal of thought to right now.”

Dang, Andy, I have an idea! Until she makes up her mind, she should go live on the cruise ship her criminal Fuhrer Trump* refuses to rescue. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Three Dog Night “One”

Ah… the memories. RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

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