Sunday Smile: Potpourri

Posted by SoINeedAName 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.

#CPAC #AmericaUncancelled pic.twitter.com/mVqBuF2blY

— William Turton (@WilliamTurton) February 26, 2021

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

Live from #CPAC2021 pic.twitter.com/lJayaE3opK

— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) February 27, 2021

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!

Video Thread 3/3/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:31 pm Open Thread, Politics

Mar 032021

Meidas Touch – More from Eric Swalwell

Now This News – Sounds like a good idea to me. I hope it succeeds.

Endnote #4 (Stuff that wouldn’t fit into the long one – so also long)

Dolly got vaccinated!

Dolly gets a dose of her own medicine. @VUMChealth pic.twitter.com/38kJrDzLqC

— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) March 2, 2021

Founders Sing

Beau – CPAC Part II

Samantha Bee from 2/17/2021

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 11:57 am Politics

Feb 182021

These are all from before yesterday …but that are also the only ones up since last week

The Treatment of Peaceful Protesters vs. Violent Insurrectionists | Full Fr

Samantha Bee’s 5 LOVE Segments That Will Make You Go, “WOW!!! I did not know that!”

Finally, a Happy Presidents’ Day

Open Thread – 2/11/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:23 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Feb 112021

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. Store to Door is delivering groceries, and I have to unpack and put them away. Tomorrow my hospital appointment is later than normal, so Wendy will be here first thing in the morning to give me my shower. Then I dress, and we head to the hospital in the blizzard. I hope to return mid to late afternoon, at which time, I’ll be completely exhausted. Portland is under a Winter Storm Warning with 10″ or more of snow forecast to accumulate between now and Saturday afternoon. Tomorrow expect only a brief Personal Update. I’ll try to add a home safe comment when I return. Have a great day.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:23 (average 7:14). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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From Alternet: As other networks airing Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial on Wednesday showed chilling new video footage of the deadly January 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol incited by the former president, Fox News opted to cut away to cover different stories.

How vile! God forbid that the fools, who watch the Republican Reichsministry of Propaganda, Faux Noise, should get to see what really happened! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (NBC News Channel): Day 2 Of Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial In The Senate

This video is 11 hours long, and I put it here so you can skip through it for parts you may want to see. RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): California Dreamin’

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

Open Thread – 2/10/2021

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

Feb 102021

It’s a better day here in the CatBox. I need to get as much rest as possible, because Friday is my infusion day at the hospital, so I’m not sure what I’ll do tomorrow. I will definitely have just a short Personal Update on Friday. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:36 (average 5:20). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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From The New Yorker: Donald J. Trump’s defense lawyers stunned the United States Senate on Tuesday by acknowledging that their client had incited the Capitol riot, but only because his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, made him do it.

The Senate listened in astonished silence as Trump’s lawyers coldly and methodically hurled Kushner under the bus.

Bruce Castor, one of Trump’s lead attorneys, claimed that the ex-President had been reluctant to speak to the angry mob of supporters on January 6th, and did so only after Kushner assured him, “What could possibly go wrong?”

Dang, Andy! Maybe Jared really did make him do it. That’s credible if you believe that Bears never, ever shit in the woods. RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (NBC News Channel): Watch: Day 1 of Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial In Senate

This video is 7.5 hours long, and I put it here so you can move around within it and see parts you want. RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (Daily Kos Channel): Democrats present damning video to begin Trump’s impeachment trial for Jan. 6, 2021

I understand that most Senate Republicans evaded watching the video. The American people need to see this again, and again, and again, and again! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Wild Horses – Rolling Stones

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

Open Thread – 2/9/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:24 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Feb 092021

It’s another painful day here in the CatBox. I spent two hours on the throne fighting Republcitis. Tuesday if Flush Your Republicans Day. ARGH!! I hope I flushed my last for a bit.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:46 (average 5:43). To do it, click here. How did you do?

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From The New Yorker: In an early-morning victory statement that took many in the N.F.L. by surprise, the Cincinnati Bengals have declared themselves the winners of next February’s Super Bowl.

The declaration of victory seemed designed to stir controversy, in no small part because sixty minutes of the sixty-minute-long contest have yet to be played.

But the Bengals remained defiant, arguing that no touchdowns, extra points, field goals, or safeties scored after their announcement should count.

Dang Andy, if the officials that make this call are the same ones that we watched on Sunday, then the Bengals just might get the trophy. They deserve it at least as much as Trump** lover Brady! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From Crooks and Liars: New video has emerged of the so-called “QAnon Shaman” just moments after they stormed the Capitol on January 6th, providing further proof that these insurrectionists were taking their cues directly from Trump.

Could it be more clear? RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Arizona Republicans Still Waging Trump’s War On Democracy

What she is absolutely no different than what Trump** did. Both and all other Republicans who follow their lead belong in prison. RESIST the Republican Reich!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water (from The Concert in Central Park)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Build the Future. It Belongs to YOU!!

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