I’m putting this Sam clip here instead of with the show because I want to have something about the Georgia runoffs every day until they are over.
First I’ve heard of “Zoe Says Go,” but that will change.
The Lincoln Project “Leaders”
Seriously. (BTW, “Do your own research” is a QAnon tagline.)
Beau on “Hamilton” and myth vs. fact vs. truth
Beau, being right on the money about unity.
Keith
It’s a busy day here in the CatBox as Store to Door is bringing a double-order of groceries since they will be closed next week for Thanksgiving. I have a lot to unpack and put away. Tomorrow, please expect no more than Personal Update. It’s a full WWWendy day, and we have much to do. I hope you all have a fine day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:16 (average 4:58). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Short Takes:
From Daily Kos: Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert has made quite a name for himself around these parts and others. Now the House Republican is jumping with both feet into suggesting that, well, maybe if Donald Trump didn’t win the election maybe it’s time for his Republican voters to rise up and end American democracy, period.
As reported by the Dallas Morning News, Gohmert claimed to a “Million MAGA March” audience near the White House that “this was a cheated election and we can’t let it stand.” He spoke of the American revolution and the Egyptian uprising: “They rose up though all over Egypt, and as a result of the people rising up in the greatest numbers in history,” he said, and “if they can do that there, think of what we can do here.”
And in perhaps what passed for an acknowledgement that an armed coup by red hat-wearing bozos would be, ahem, unpopular with the general public, Gohmert was quick to point out that “only about 30%” of American colonists supported that previous revolution. You don’t need a majority in these matters, after all. You just need enough ammunition.
I’m not at all surprised that the guilty party is Louie “Go Go Goose Step” Gomerde. However, it’s hard to find a Republican that would not plug into GOP Nazism. RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Ex-Pres. Trump On Trial? Why It’s Not Biden’s Call
I fully agree. Biden should have nothing to do with it, one way or the other. His job, with respect to DOJ, is to provide them the means to do their job. That’s ALL! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast of unity): The Briar Rose Ramblers – “We Are One” (Live in a Living Room, 11-29-2015)
Amen! We are one! As such, those who would divide us, the Republican Reich, are against us all! RESIST!!
I have no idea what the reasoning is behind which segments have CC and which don’t – assuming there is reasoning and not whether or not the person posting remembers.
A Very COVID Thanksgiving parts I and II
Letitia and the Law
It Was Rigged All Along!
Guest – Infinity Song. Song – “Mad Love
Jon Ossoff on Morning Joe (includes ad0
Meidas Touch – Emily Murphy
Now This News – Why Control of the Senate Matters
Now This News – Singing Grandpa
Really American – Anti Loeffler (therefore pro-Warnock) ad
New Randy Rainbow (based on a song from “Company”, Sondheim’s first big hit. I thought I had put it up, but now can’t find it. But Randy can stand a duplication)
It’s a busy day here in the Cat Box, as I expect Molly to arrive before I finish this. That means I miss my morning nap and get a pain increase. When Molly is here, I’ll have to ask her what Lona is like in person. [later: Molly says Lona is at least 80% nice and 10% feisty.] Happy Hump Day to all!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:46 (average 6:42). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Breakfast in the CatBox:
I’ll post an occasional pic so you can see how I’m eating with the stent.
Short Takes:
From Common Dreams (Hat-Tip Mitch [ours: not BBMMM]): Taking cues from former Presidents Gerald Ford and Barack Obama—who pardoned or ignored their predecessors’ crimes in the name of national unity and healing—President-elect Joe Biden has privately signaled to advisers that he is unlikely to pursue federal investigations of the Trump administration’s policies and actions, NBC News reported Tuesday.
According to the report, the president-elect has expressed concerns that investigating President Donald Trump or holding members of his administration accountable for wrongdoing would further divide a nation already deeply riven by political tensions, and that focusing on Trump would distract Biden from his forward-looking agenda.
Biden is said to be especially wary of probing Trump’s taxes or trying to undo any immunity the president may grant to his associates during his final weeks in office.
Put simply, one adviser said Biden “just wants to move on.”
“He’s going to be more oriented toward fixing the problems and moving forward than prosecuting them,” another Biden confidant told NBC News.
I do agree that Biden should be more oriented toward “fixing the problems and moving forward”. However, part of fixing the problem is appointing an AG who will do his/her job and prosecute the people responsible for worst crime wave by public officials in our nation’s history. Failure to do so guarantees that we will be moving backward, not forward! RESIST!!
From Alternet: Jesse Barrett, husband of newly confirmed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, recently said he will continue private practice despite the ethical concerns that may arise due to his wife’s new position.
On the SouthBake Legal website, there is a congratulatory statement to the new Supreme Court justice. It also details what Jesse Barrett’s near future holds.
“SouthBank Legal enthusiastically congratulates Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett on her confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States,” the statement began.
The statement, which commended Jesse Barrett for his work, also suggested that he will continue private practice.
It later added, “SouthBank Legal also congratulates Justice Barrett’s family, in particular her husband, Jesse. Since joining SouthBank Legal two years ago, Jesse has broadened the firm’s commercial litigation expertise, while building an impressive white-collar defense practice. Like Justice Barrett, Jesse has top-shelf legal ability, a relentless work ethic, and a resolute commitment to his professional obligations. About his practice, Jesse commented, ‘I look forward to continuing to help grow and lead SouthBank Legal’s litigation-related practice groups and serve our clients.'”
Injustice Amy Coney Bullshit ought to recuse in any case the firm of her husband, lord, and master participates, as her pseudo-Catholic cult believes she must decide as he orders. I don’t think she will. RESIST!!
From YouTube (Robert Reich Channel): Georgia Runoffs: How You Can Help Flip the Senate
Of course the Reich on the left, Robert Reich, is right. Both Loffler and Perdue typify the Reich on the right, the Republican Reich. Both govern for personal gain. Both are racist to a Republican extent. I fully agree with Robert’s suggestions! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast of protest): We Stand With You
This is a perfect example of how we must all stand together for social justice. RESIST!!
Brent is so good that it’s not always clear that he is being satirical. This time, however …
Now This News – Voter Fraud (and you can skip the ad at the end.)
Now This News – Meet Biden’s Chief of Staff
Brand new Roy Zimmerman
Trae – I missed this last week, and it’s important – “Parler”
Keith from Monday (I miss ONE day …)
Keith today – a Flashback
I’ll only add what I seem to have been posting and re-posting all over the internet every two minutes this afternoon: Presidents don’t prosecute. Nor do they order their Justice Department to prosecute, Donald Trump* notwithstanding What a President may do is instruct her Department of Justice to investigate (and if that Department decides prosecution is warranted, not get in its way.) President-elect Biden has already said he will not interfere with his DOJ.
Investigate Lindsey Graham
Common Cause
It’s another crazy day here in the CatBox. I slept poorly and got up early to be ready for Diana’s visit. Last night WWWendy left her boots in the throne room by mistake and I dang near killed myself tripping over them to Republicate this morning. Tomorrow, Molly is coming to check my back. I promise to give her back to Lona as soon as I’m done. Tuesday is Flush your Republicans day, and today, I flushed them all.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:11 (average 4:24). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
The Republican will never solve the maze, because Republicans are too stupid to turn left.
Short Takes:
From Crooks and Liars: Former VP candidate Sarah Palin is none too happy with former President Barack Obama for — heaven forbid — pointing out the fact that maybe we wouldn’t have had to live through 4 years of Trump if someone like Palin hadn’t already laid the groundwork for the anti-intellectualism that’s taken root in the party.
In an interview with the right-wing Newsmax TV, former Gov. Sarah Palin (R-AK) attacked former President Barack Obama for calling her out as part of the Republican Party’s “anti-intellectual” wing.
Barf Bag Alert!!
Actually, I’m not too sure about that. Bloody Bullseye Barbie, aka Drill Baby Dingbat, may have been an anti-intellectual beacon in her day, but these days, she’s just about the most intellectual that any Republican can get. RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Graham Denies Pressuring GA Official To Throw Out Legal Votes
Lindsey Poo was just as KKK before Trump* arrived. He just wears hid sheet and hood with a name tag now. RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Live) (2003 Remaster)
I like this version better than Dylan’s version. We need to make the times change in the left direction. RESIST!!
My grocery delivery yesterday was kind of late, and therefore, so was I getting this together – and then forgot to actually post it. Oh well.
A new Founders Sing today! (And I did see the Parody Project, but left it fot TC
Stacey Abrams on Colbert – GEORGIA GEORGIA GEORGIA
“Marching Through Georgia” – metaphor.
I’m really coming to like Chris Hayes (not that I disliked him, you understand.)
Beau on Florida’s new minimum wage
Petitions for Trump* to concede
Fight for Reform
Daily Kos for National Democratic Training Committee