Video Thread 6/18/21

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:00 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jun 182021

Glenn Kirschner – Positive Legal Stories: Obamacare; Flynn; Sanctioning Attorneys; DOJ Hits Discriminatory State Laws

Dave Muhlbauer for Iowa – He is running against Chuck Grassley. Direct link to campaign website (H/T Nameless) https://www.muhlbauerforiowa.com

Now This News – Biden Admin Plans to Invest in Jobs of the Future

Titus – Parody Infomercial

Liberal Rednack – Local News Reporter Drops “Bombshell” Live on Air – Reaction. The podcast cited was Yuesday, but it’ll be up on Trae’s channel for replay. They run about an hour so I don’t use them here.

Rocky Mountain Mike – Louie Gohmert’s Dark Side Of The Moon

Beau – Let’s talk about how Trump’s talking points are made….

Video Thread 6/14/21

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:00 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jun 142021

Glenn Kirschner – YouTube Suspends Sen. Ron Johnson’s Account for Policy Violation

Meidas Touch – MeidasTouch Exploring Legal Action Against Fox News

The Damage Report – Ed Markey EXPOSES What Bipartisan Really Means

Now This News – Jennifer O’Mara Speaks Out Against PA Bill – major hanky alert

Rocky Mountain Mike – It’s The Backside Of Your Pants We View

Beau – Let’s talk about acceptance and reaching rural Americans….

Video Thread 6/13/21

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:00 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jun 132021

Glenn Kirschner – Boston Globe Editorial Board Advocates Prosecuting Donald Trump. Here’s Why They’re Right

Meidas Touch – more with Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Thom Martmann – Why Trump Must Be Prosecuted. Kind of long, on account of all the facts,both historical and contemporary.

Now This News – I’ll just comment there is little in which Democrats are more interested than in protecting honest citizens (such as peaceful protesters exercising First Amendment right) from ciminals (like people waving guns around illegally, indeed feloniously.)

Parody Project – KiNG OF CORONA | The Freedom Toast

Beau – Let’s talk about infrastructure in the US and China….

Video Thread 6/7/21

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 1:00 pm Open Thread, Politics

Jun 072021

Glenn Kirschner – “Lawlessness begets lawlessness”

Now This News – Paxton Smith Reflects on Her Viral Abortion Speech

Ring of Fire – Scholars Warn That Republicans Have Launched A Total Assault On Democracy

Thom Hartmann – Is the GOP Insanity Being Driven By Trump or 40 Years of Madness? – Our Tom has been saying this for years.

Rocky Mountain Mike – “Bye Bye Blog”

Beau – Let’s talk about coming together under China and good news….

Personal Update – 5/27/2021

Posted by TomCat at 2:27 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 272021

It’s a busy day, here in the CatBox,WWWendy visited me, I Republicated earlier. I,m very tired to the point of exhaustion. The Morphine is working well. Please pray that it continues.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:39 (average 4:33). To do it click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From You Tube {A blast from the past): The Beau Brummels – Laugh Laugh (Shindig)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – May/26/2021

Posted by TomCat at 4:02 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 262021

Today way was a sleepy day, here at the CatBox. I slept most f the day. I woke up in time for morphine and went back to sleep. I Republicated quite painfully before getting on on the computer where I still am. Please pray that that Republication does not exacerbate my pain!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:09. (average 4:49). To do it click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Jefferson Airplane – Crown Of Creation

Ah… the memories: RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 5/25/2021

Posted by TomCat at 3:35 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 252021

It was a restful day here at the CatBox. This morning I had my second Trump** Virus vaccine. I felt a little queasy, but my side effects were nowhere neat as severe as last time. The Providence nurse came and for once we were on the same page from beginning to end. Methadone is up to 25 mg. I get no oxy. and I get 20 mg of morphine up to once an hour as needed. Please pray that, now that it’s fixed, they avoid the temptation to break it.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:58 (average 5:12). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): 500 Miles (2004 Remaster)

Ahh… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 5/24/2021

Posted by TomCat at 2:30 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

May 242021

It’s been a drowsy day, here in the CatBox with much less pain than I have suffered in months. Sadly, it still hurts. They increased my methadone, eliminated oxycodone and set my morphing at up to 20 mg per hour, as needed. I’m using less. Please pray that they adjust updates well, and keep me supplied.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:38 (average 5:58). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Jefferson Airplane -White Rabbit-

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

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