Video thread 10/25/2020

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:27 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 252020

Don Winslow Films – not so much a hanky alert as a trigger alert. The gloves are off.

Michael Keaton

Joe Biden – narrator Brad pitt – shown during World Series. And a couple more.

Meidas Touch

The Lincoln Project has been a little busy with a threatened lawsuit (by Jarvanka). But they did put this up.

The Protest Films made this for a niche group – but it’s a cool niche. Answer the Call!

Founders Sing – Karma

SCOTUS petitions update
Daily Kos (right to vote)
Daily Kos (sham process)
Daily Kos (abortion)

Open Thread – 10/25/2020

Posted by TomCat at 11:05 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 252020

It a tired day, here in the CatBox. I hope the Republicosis is now under control, but I still have lots of sleep to catch up. It’s also a holy day in the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb. My Broncos’ game won’t be televised here, but they’re playing the team whose most illustrious fan shall not be named. Have a great Sunday! (Later – the Republicosis is still with us.)

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:13 (average 5:30). To do it, click here. How did you know?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

US Cases: 8,831,446
US Deaths: 230,086
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Takes:

From Crooks and Liars: Joe Biden has excellent news! He has managed to locate the White House’s super secret, totally awesome, incredibly strong, very tough, hugely smart and amazing COVID Healthcare Trump White House Plan to combat the Chinese Virus that was totally not Donald Trump’s fault because the Dear Leader did an amazing job saving 15,000,000 lives through his strong and brilliant leadership that no one else could have matched.

And guys, it is a great plan.

Please visit www.TrumpCovidPlan.com for all the details!

I have to admit it, he’s never released a better plan for anything! RESIST!!

From YouTube (SNL Channel): Final Debate Cold Open

Having seen both, I assure you that this version if far better than the original debate! For details on the Trump* Plan see the short take from C & L above. I do wish, however, that pseudo-moderator had allowed pseudo-Biden to slap pseudo-Trump* upside the head!! RESIST!!

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Gordon Lightfoot – If You Could Read My Mind

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Video Thread 10/24/2020

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:09 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 242020

From “The Juice Media” – satire (painful) – worth sharing with anyone savvy enough to tell sarcasm from straight.

Biden campaign – two heartwarmers

A few older ones I didn’t get to because of the crowds …
Sound and Fury for the Democratic Coalition – “Thank God” – hanky alert

A Roy Zimmerman less than 2 weeks old

From Founders Sing, just in time for a Senate vote AND Hallowe’en.

Beau – Oh, this is a good one. I’ll bet you never thought about journalism quite like this before – I certainly didn’t.

Keith will be back on Monday.

Personal Update – 10/24/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:09 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 242020

It’s a yucky Busy day here in the CatBox. All that dye I had to drink for the CAT Scan gave me a severe case of Republicosis, and I spent half the night or more on the throne. Nerveless, the pizza was so fine and I’m having more. WWWendy will be here soon. Have a great weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:21 (average 5:10). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

1024TrumpVirusMap

Click for more maps

US Cases: 8,755,569
US Deaths: 229,363
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Jim Croce – Time in a bottle – 1973

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Video Thread 10/23/2020

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 3:07 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 232020

American Bridge – after 5 days of nothing, they put up 9 today.

Biden Campaign put up a bunch too, including 9 just from the debate. I couldn’t resis using the second one here, though.

Meidas Touch also has three new.

Really American features John Lewis (among others.)

The Lincoln Project – 5 (not counting the four long ones and the one in Spanish)

Keith

SCOTUS petitions update
Daily Kos (Climate Change)
CBC aimed at Murkowski but anyone can sign
ULTRAVIOTET through Daily Kos

Video thread 10/22/2020

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:13 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 222020

Don Winslow

Sound and Fury – “He Reminds me of my Ex-Husband” sounds funny … but it’s not.

The Lincoln Project – Two today on YouTube, probably more on Twitter

A guitar for Jimmy

Beau on the 500 children Keith spoke about yesterday

Keith

SCOTUS update – Amy Wild Hare Barrett has been sent to the full Senate for a vote. There may be more petitions, especially to Senators not on the Committee. But I don’t have any right now.

Samantha Bee from 10/21/2020

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 10:28 pm Politics

Oct 212020

The Nightmare before Election Day, Part I

Of course, some states will assist you to be sure your vote counts – that’s my experience and Colleen’s, and probably others of us too.

The Nightmare before Election Day, Part II

Yes, I realize there are ridiculous likes, and particularly in communities of color. Frankly, black voters are heroes (as if they aren’t always.) Some states are making it clear, though, that law enforcement persons in uniform are ONLY allowed in polling places in order to cast their own ballots.

Apparently thiese are the only ones going up. I gave it a good two hours past the end of the show. If I’m wrong, and one or two more go up later, I’ll add in.

Video Thread 10/21/2020

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 2:10 pm Open Thread, Politics

Oct 212020

This ad aired during Game 1 of the World Series on Fox

Really American

RVAT

Robert Reich

PCCC is promoting this, for good and obvious reasons.

Mel Brooks first ever political video

Keith

SCOTUS petitions update
DLCC (one more time)

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