Open Thread – 12/22/2019

Posted by TomCat at 8:01 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Dec 222019

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy is due in about 90 minutes, and we have lots of chores to do. Tomorrow I have my GI appointment. I fear that they will just schedule me for tests at the lab. I so hope I’m wrong. I need some relief NOW! I should be back in the saddle on Christmas Eve. Go Broncos.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:37 (average 5:25). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From NY Times: American military and intelligence officials tracking North Korea’s actions by the hour say they are bracing for an imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching American shores, but appear resigned to the fact that President Trump has no good options to stop it.

If the North goes ahead with the test in the coming days — Pyongyang promised a “Christmas gift” if no progress had been made on lifting sanctions — it would be a glaring setback for Mr. Trump’s boldest foreign policy initiative, even as he faces an impeachment trial at home.

The score? Fat Korean Maniac 2 – Fat Russian-controlled Maniac 0. RESIST!!

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): A REPUBLICAN CHRISTMAS – Parody | The Freedom Toast (Guest Post)

Magnificent! The Republican Reich hope they die soon. JD send me an update on them, please. RESIST!!

From TPM: According to newly released documents, the White House moved to freeze military aid to Ukraine less than two hours after President Donald Trump’s July 25th call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The documents were obtained with a FOIA request by the Center for Public Integrity and published Friday night.

“Based on guidance I have received and in light of the Administration’s plan to review assistance to Ukraine, including the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, please hold off on any additional DoD obligations of these funds, pending direction from that process,” Mike Duffey, an Office of Management and Budget official, wrote in a July 25 email to OMB and Pentagon officials. “Given the sensitive nature of the request, I appreciate your keeping that information closely held to those who need to know to execute direction.”… [emphasis added]

So what we have here is an order from imFuhrer Trump* to hold up the aid and cover up the act of doing it. That’s a criminal violation of the Impoundment Act. RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Rascals People Got To Be Free

Ah… The memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 12/21/2019

Posted by TomCat at 8:56 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Dec 212019

It’s a busy time here in the CatBox. My heartburn was so severe last night that I threw up. Tomorrow is a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos play the Lions, but it won’t be televised here. May the divine Orb shine its blessed light on your team, unless they are bearded puddy tats. Tomorrow is also a WWWendy day and we lave lots of chores to do. Monday is my gastroenterologist appointment, thank God. I’ll be gone from around 7:00 AM until Noon. Therefore, please expect no more than a Personal Update from me. Please have a safe weekend!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:11 (average 5:20). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Baggers, if you remember is short for Republican Tea Baggers.

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (doesn’t have the Climate Blues)

Thanks, Don. I almost missed this due to a hospital procedure. Glad I didn’t. The top ten Democratic Presidential candidates ALL support the Green New Deal! Give that damn snow Republican a furnace for Christmas! RESIST!!

From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Michael Moore: GOP ‘Dying Dinosaurs,’ Impeach Them

I love Michael Moore! I agree with him about who the Republican Party are, and I agree they are a dying dinosaur, with the caveat that, if they succeed in stealing and replacing our Republic with a National Socialist Reich, America, Not the Republican Party, will become extinct! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): John Lennon-Power To The People-Offical [sic] Video-HQ

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 12/15/2019

Posted by TomCat at 8:02 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Dec 152019

It’s a busy Sunday, here in the CatBox, and WWWendy will be here within two hours. Ellipsoid Orb Hugs to all.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:00 (average 4:48). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Takes:

From NY Times: Representative Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, a moderate Democrat who is among his party’s staunchest opponents of impeaching President Trump, told aides on Saturday that he is planning to switch parties and declare himself a Republican as soon as next week, just as the House is casting its historic votes on articles of impeachment.

He is NOT a moderate Democrat. May this DINO, this damn Republican, traitor to the voters who elected him, take a long, flying f*ck off a short pier! RESIST!!

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): GUESS WHAT HAPPENED – Parody of Deck the Halls

Thanks, Don. While I agree with you that we need a progressive Democrat, we need to remember that even an ‘elite’ Democrat is infinitely better than the Republican Reich. RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): American Households Cold Open

Dang! Is this satire, or is it real? RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Byrds – Turn! Turn! Turn!

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

Open Thread – 11/30/2019

Posted by TomCat at 9:48 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 302019

It’s a chilly day, here in the CatBox, and surprisingly, I was able to find the material I need for articles today. Tomorrow is a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos play the Chargers. It won’t be televised here, because my Bronco’s stink. May the divine Orb shine its blessed light on your team, unless they zap with electricity. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day as well, and we shall do chores, de-stink the funky TomCat, and celebrate our Thanksgiving. Therefore, please expect no more than a Personal Update from me tomorrow. Weekend Hugs!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:22 (average 5:13). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

2021 is the time to do it again… at least twice.

Short Takes:

From YouTube (Parody Project Channel): CORRUPTION – A Parody

Great tune, Don! Impeach pie is becoming a seasonal favorite! RESIST!!

From YouTube (CNN Channel): Police raids uncover Nazi propaganda and weapons in Italy

Isn’t it unfortunate that the Republican Party is opening European branches like these? RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past – Hat Tip: JD): Buffy Sainte-Marie – Universal Soldier

Ah… the memories! RESIST!!

Vote Blue!!

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