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Archives: December 21, 2021

Dear DU cat people, all is not lost:

Now, that's a Border wall!

Proposal provokes doggo beach zoomies:

Artificial food dyes may cause behavior problems. A bill aims to warn parents.

You're a Mean One, Mr. Manch

Frozen tardigrade becomes first 'quantum entangled' animal in history, researchers claim

Goldman cuts GDP forecast after Sen. Manchin says he won't support Biden's 'Build Back Better' plan

Rev Peyton play's "Rudolph" on his 1930 National Guitar!

This.

NY AG Leticia James reponds to whiny Tubby McTraitor's lawsuit:

Just FYI, Every Time Manchin Goes On Fox, The Hosts BEG Him To Switch Parties.

NEWS: Biden spent time on Air Force One on Friday with an aide who tested positive today for Covid-1

Europe's Energy Crisis Just Got Even Worse

"It was only then that Dr. Frankenstein fully realized his creation would no longer obey him."

Kamala Harris on Manchin and Build Back Better: "Let's get the job done"

Remember, Sarah Palin walked so MTG and Boebert could run.....

Omicron already dominant COVID-19 variant in US: CDC

The Commander In Chief plays with puppy Commander:

Get Manchin to miss the vote

TFG tells supporters to get vaccinated then backs down when they boo him.

Harris County Reports First COVID-19 Omicron Variant-Related Death.

remember the innocent unvaccinated

Harris County Reports First COVID-19 Omicron Variant-Related Death.

This is interesting: Mike Fanone resigned from the DC Police Dept. to join CNN as a contributor

Walmart Faces California Suit Alleging Huge Dumps of Toxic Waste

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2022 that the Democrats will win by a solid to slight margin.

Meet the newest Biden.

If you get cable that includes BBC America

Have you heard of "Tipping in the Boro"? I had not before seeing this video:

Murkowski & Collins...?

Gen. Eaton is on Chris Hayes now

Our nation is too often held hostage by Confederate residue and Dixietrash.

📺 Sen. Sanders and Pramila Jayapal tonight at 9PM will join @maddow live on @MSNBC

Boycott Overstock!!!

Manchin killing Build Back Better is 'devastating' to climate change action, experts say

Antisemitic flyers distributed to Greensboro, NC Jewish community, ETA: Montgomery County in MD

What was playing in the ortho surgeons' office?

Fux Noise hosts begged Trump to stop Jan. 6 violence because they knew he started it

(Jewish Group) Antisemitic flyers distributed to Greensboro Jewish community, North Carolina

'Be ready for war': Man who threatened politicians, journalists on January 6 sentenced to 3 years in

(Jewish Group) Montgomery County police investigate antisemitic fliers

One more important fact about Joe Manchin. Won't be up for reelection until 2024.(elected in 2018)

How TFG Stole Christmas--And Why Evangelicals Rally to Their Savior

DeSantis' plan for election crimes office has 52 people, more authority than locals

Went to the Mall of America yesterday

Now we're introducing invasive species to Antarctica, because of course we are

California Man Who Threatened Brian Stelter, Don Lemon, and Others After Biden's 2020 Win Sentenced

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Northern California, causing 'moderate to strong shaking'

Failure to pass Biden's Build Back Better plan threatens funding for 9/11 health care program

Biden is considered a close contact of a White House staffer who tested positive for COVID today

New puppy at the White House.....Commander

U2 - "Stay" (Faraway, So Close)

El Paso, TX--A plus-sized Jewish lady redneck died in El Paso on Saturday.

Sarah Palin's anti-vax talk shows Republicans have become a death cult

Feliz Navidad, prospero ano y felicidad!

NFL follows Trump Covid strategy: Fewer tests mean fewer cases

MAQB: How the Saints' Defense Shut Down Tom Brady

Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy thread!

None of the covid relief money received by businesses

Elvis Presley, Martina McBride - Blue Christmas

Trump Weaponizes Courts, Again: Sues NY AG Tish James in Effort to Stop Investigation of Trump Org

The Monkees - She Hangs Out

Interested in the per capita CO2 emissions of every country in the world since the 18th century?

So Alcohol...beer, wine, bourbon, etc etc...is it killing us or making us stronger?

Chris Noth out of CBS's The Equalizer after sexual assault claims

So, this happened at the TPUSA event. LOL!

Artilleriet Swedish Christmas

Hillary posted this about West Virginia

Break it up into a bunch of bills and make him vote on each of them.

Capitol riot committee weighing DOJ referrals for 'a range of crimes' by Trump and his allies: NYT

Worshipping yet another murderer. The Republican party of today

Snap

Mazzy Star - Look On Down From The Bridge

Does anyone else who's significantly cut the carbs from their diet feel like their hair is growing

Biden's Economic Performance Has Proved Unbeatable

Sen. Joe Manchin Defends Decision To Oppose Build Back Better Bill - MSNBC

Update on Major Biden

Hummingbird and Mexican Sunflowers

Trump Files Lawsuit Against New York Attorney General - MSNBC

Don Winslow Films - Joe Manchin Rich And Shameless

As Manchin profits, WV coal plant admits bad deal for ratepayers already facing high energy burden

NYT: Jan. 6 Committee Weighs Possibility Of Criminal Referrals

I think we should be careful not to get played by the media, and perhaps others who don't have the

COVID Dilema

Lawmakers, West Virginians, White House react to Manchin's Build Back Better opposition - MSNBC

Tonight's Christmas music - Glenn Miller Christmas

Manchin 'Engaged In Negotiations In Bad Faith' Says Eddie Glaude - Deadline - MSNBC

Professor Barbara Walter: U.S. at risk for civil war or upheaval

Pumpkin seed dip (with jalapenos and cilantro). Very good. Better than hummus.

'Betrayal': Progressives Hammer Manchin's 'Inexplicable Reversal' - The Beat - MSNBC

Bob Kerrey's saying it: It's the 50 repugs causing the huge kerfuffle.

U.S. charges Russian businessman with hacking, insider trading

Laurie Garrett...

Voting Manchin Out

45 Rattled!: Trump Reveals 'Tell' In Escalating Money Probe - The Beat - MSNBC

Americans You Will Not Be Getting Teeth This Year And You Won't Be Getting Teeth Next Year

Hear Manchin rail against WH staff in radio interview

Happy Holidays!

Did any reporters try and ask Biden about Manchin today?

Bidens bring a new puppy to the White House, cat to arrive in January

Former Top General Warns Of Potential '2024 Insurrection,' Urges Preparedness

If Bob DYLAN took this selfie, it would be a big deal

Uh Oh, Lawrence just said trmp just 'revealed what he believes

Select Committee Weighs Possible Criminal Referrals

Webb Telescope Prepares to Ascend, With an Eye Toward Our Origins

NYT: Jan. 6 Committee Weighs Possibility Of Criminal Referrals - All In - MSNBC

First responders let man die while citing pandemic measures as hurdle

Walter asks

Trump Lawsuit Against NY Attorney General Will Likely Be Thrown Out Says Legal Expert (MSNBC)

Former Top General Warns Of Potential '2024 Insurrection,' Urges Preparedness - All In - MSNBC

Flu Vaccines Don't Match Main Circulating Flu Virus Strain, (Likely Protect Against Hosp., Death)

Is Biden speaking today about the new variant?

Federal estimate of Bakken's future oil potential lowered after thousands of wells drilled

Why Bitcoin is a Scam

Bedtime is closing in. Feel like an Albert King jam would be an appropriate lullaby

SHIN GODZILLA - Atomic Breath REIMAGINED

MAGAts believe Trump is the Grinch???

Prime Rib Dinner

Manchin rejects Build Back Better bill over 'inexcusable' differences with White House - PBS NewsHour

Does anyone recommend a specific brand of at-home Covid test kit?

Tuesday's digit - 6/10: A few clouds crowd our skies, with 40s for highs. Matt, CWG

COVID-19 continues to disrupt sports world: NHL to pause season Wednesday

Bonus Tweet of the Day

City Confidential: Murder on the Slopes in Aspen, Colorado

Kyle Rittenhouse takes the stage at TPUSA's AmericaFest to thousands of cheering fans...

'She lied a lot and left me nothing': Son explains viral obituary for his mom (CNN)

States that have and will have majority Democratic US House delegation.

Joe Manchin Kills Build Back Better During Fox News Appearance - Ring of Fire

all of the COVID cases now

Tucker Tweet:

Cuba Defeats Covid-19 with Learning, Science, and Unity

Rep. Swalwell: Jan. 6 Committee Is 'Piecing It All Together' (MSNBC)

Jackson Browne - Your Bright Baby Blues - Bonnie Raitt, Lindley, Bruce Hornsby

Unprecedented' Spike in San Diego Wastewater COVID Viral Load

Breaking down Manchin's opposition to the "Build Back Better" plan - CBS News

The Daily Show - Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse: New Variants Edition

Jim White - Static On The Radio

Lawrence: Manchin's 'No' Doesn't Mean That Biden's Agenda Is Dead - The Last Word - MSNBC

Boise State {and Central MI} football shouldn't be associated with the ugliness of Barstool Sports

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2022 that will decide which party will be in the majority.

New promising Covid treatment drug studied

Wingnut disgust, in no particular order

Omicron Becomes The Dominant Covid-19 Strain In The U.S. - The 11th Hour - Ali Velshi - MSNBC

Happy Winter Solstice to everyone!

San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin, others denounce Mayor Breed's call to increase policing

Another bucket list shot for me.

Education activist & author Victoria Young discusses America's new anti-intellectualism movement.

Best Nativity scene of the year! ...

The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch Christmas Eve.

Travis County elections chief says Texas attorney general tried 'to intimidate me'

Final California redistricting threatens five Republican incumbents.

January 6th Committee Seeks Information From GOP Rep. Scott Perry - The 11th Hour - Ali Velshi MSNBC

Coal miners' union urges Manchin to reconsider opposition to Biden plan

In its biggest deal ever, Austin-based Oracle buys medical records company for $28.3 billion

Former Hidalgo County Democratic secretary to run for Congress in District 15

Journalist, Dallas Morning News politics reporter, author Wayne Slater killed in car crash

Joe Manchin Privately Told Colleagues Parents Use Child Tax Credit Money On Drugs

Texas' renewed voter review is still flagging citizens as 'possible non-U.S. citizens'

QAnon believers in Dallas are now drinking bleach compound from communal bowls

AOC was right about Joe Manchin

Wearied By Manchin Perfidy, Progressives Eye 'Two Track Process' To Achieve BBB's Goals - Rachel Maddow

Struggling Hospitals Despair At Prospect Of Omicron Wave - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

I dedicate this to Sen Joe Manchin...

FDA will permanently allow abortion pills by mail. But that remains a crime in Texas

FDA will permanently allow abortion pills by mail. But that remains a crime in Texas

Biden tries to Salvage Domestic Policy Bill After Rift With Manchin

I hope during Biden's covid presser today.......

Michelle Obama, celebrity mothers use 'mom bribery' to urge COVID vaccinations

Omicron variant accounts for 73% of all cases in US - ABC News

Hochul confident Bills' stadium deal can be done by March

The backlash facing Manchin will be a lot bigger than he thought,

Luckovich: "Joe Manchin Beat You To It..."

Looks like there are ...

Latino political power is a big winner in California's new congressional map

Spent the weekend rushing some bookmarks for work Xmas presents.

Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jaypal were excellent on Rachel last night

Its better messaging stupid,

What Animal works in the medical field

There are tornado watches for the Florida panhandle and

Ashmaze. - INNOCENCE (Official Music Video)

Once again, Washington lawmakers sue Inslee over vetoes

Florida Democratic Rep. Murphy won't seek reelection

BBC: Shropshire soldier (and his wife) bring cheer to Romanian orphans

Pro-Beijing candidates sweep Hong Kong elections

Democrats Try To 'Build Back' After Manchin Tanks $2 Trillion Bill

Trump reveals he got COVID-19 booster shot; crowd boos him

Photos: Mesa Arch Sunrise Canyonlands National Park

CREW files criminal complaint against Trump, Pompeo and Wolf

CBC*: Crown-Indigenous relations minister 'absolutely open' to review of compensation deal

What if all new cars Required you to breathe through a gizmo and wouldn't start if you were

"[Robert] Reich has two ideas that he thinks don't undermine free speech. He's simply wrong."

When You Request JINGLE BELLS From A Showoff...

Tuesday TOONs - The Most Self-Interested Man in the World

To all my fellow DUers

What the Slobfather told Americans and the world

Dueling headlines, Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

Holding on for spring

Solstice

Still playing with my soft pastels,

Brazil May End Illegal Deforestation By Legalizing It, Experts Warn; Actions To Date Bear Them Out

Biden to pledge 500M free COVID-19 tests to counter omicron

Biden's Schedule for Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Germany set to decide on post-Christmas COVID restrictions

Dozens Of Once-Frozen Debris Fields Thawing, Moving Steadily Towards Alaska Pipeline, Dalton Highway

A peaceful moment for you today

Whenever it snows we get cardinals in the backyard which really freaks out the dogs!

Does Nina Turner want to primary Biden... HERSELF?

On this day, December 21, 1950, Hank Williams recorded "Cold, Cold Heart."

You are where you are, Republicans

San Francisco DA, others denounce mayor's plan for police

7 Tipping Points: Halocline Failure, Coral Death, Thwaites, Greenland, Boreal, Permafrost, Amazon

Event cancellations continue as CDC declares omicron dominant strain in US

Jan. 6 panel seeks interview, records from Rep. Scott Perry

Rescued young sea turtle found with 10 types of plastic in feces

Kansas City police identify victims of fatal firetruck crash

Q parents

An old photo of my friends and me walking to school during the winter.

Nothing loosens lips ...

Calls for femicide to become separate crime in Greece mount as two more women killed

Let's see... what was the line used by the GQP about the fraudit?

Has your life changed much after the last 4 years?

Dutch border-hoppers ignore Belgium and Germany's 'stay away' plea

Why there is a shortage of Mr. Potato Heads the Xmas.

Much nicer wake up call, this morning. Soft little Puma purrs and sweet little Panther kisses

213 new NFL cases within the last week,

Today, for the 100th time, SpaceX has successfully landed an orbital class booster

December 21, 1974 🎙

Big Log

Something I'm still coming to grips with

What to Do if Your Travel Plans Are Disrupted by Omicron

Good read: " My career of treating patients has ended"

Breakfast Tuesday 21 December 2021

Dallas QAnon 'Cult' Is Now Drinking Terrifying Chemical Cocktail, Family Says

'Enormous': Sercret Service reveals scope of Covid-19 fraud (CNN)

Dark Horse Comics Will Be Purchased by European Video Game Giant

2021 Year in Review: Best Letterer

2021 Year in Review: The Dave Stewart Award for Best Colorist

2021 Year in Review: Best Cartoonist

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 12/15/21

'I'm like a PhD at litigation': A look into Trump's history of lawsuits (CNN)

Biden and Schumer should call for a vote ASAP now,

2019: Frodo, the last remaining dog saved from Michael Vick's dogfighting operation, has died.

Thom Hartmann nailed it.

Fauci fires back: "The guy should be fired on the spot"

"Tasty waves"

Shouldn't the fascists be the Resistance? Why are we who love democracy the Resistance?

DC indoor mask mandate is back

Senate Democrats have a conference call scheduled tonight at 8 p.m

Happy winter solstice card. From a Weather photo I shot a few years ago

I'm sorry, but the 2021 Republican Party is batshit crazy. (More TPUSA looney tunes)

When cat teasers fight back

The US military trained him. Then he helped murder Berta Caceres

Canadian Christmas Radio: Stuart McLean (vinyl cafe) - "Christmas At The Turlingtons"

The US military trained him. Then he helped murder Berta Caceres

Bette Midler Apologizes For Dissing West Virginia In 'Outburst' At Joe Manchin

Ruler of Dubai ordered to pay divorce settlement that could exceed L500m

Once upon a time in West Virginia...

Mark Meadows Unlocked - The Lincoln Project

"All the leaves are brown, and the sky is gray."

The Informed Critic Trump Locked Up Sues

Traitor Joe

Group Of Guys Rescue Wild Pelican

Forget about that jerk from W.V. (for a moment). Joe Biden has been doing a great job.

John Oliver Meets John Oliver!!

Dog rescued after being left in crate in freezing weather

Longest night celebration in the Mid-east tonight

West Virginia is the only state formed because of the Civil War

Jan. 6 committee asks to speak with sitting congressman (CNN)

January 6th Committee Requests Records From Republican Rep. Scott Perry (MSNBC)

A UAE agency put Pegasus spyware on phone of Jamal Khashoggi's wife months before his murder.

Joe Manchin SACRIFICES Rural America - Rebel HQ

Oklahoma Republican introduces bill to limit how slavery is taught in schools

Pentagon issues rules to clarify, remove extremism from troop ranks

The Dad Map

Sanders: Let Democrats Show Their Support For BBB Issues With A Vote - Rachel Maddow

Lawrence ODonnell a voice of reason on

Jordan Klepper Keeps The Anti-Vaxxer Hits Coming In 'New Variants Edition'

Maddow: If You've Been Putting Off Vaccination, The Time To Do It Is Now.

The past, present, and future of poop

Manchin Made It Clear That Energy/Climate Policy Was Key To His Deciding To Shiv The Planet

Thank goodness for this Amazon delivery driver! (Warning: intense)

This Is The Best Thing You'll Read All Day, Friends

Oh, That's Nice! "Belief" In Global Warming Present In Majority Of Florida Republicans

Jennifer Rubin - Manchin to kids in poverty: Let them eat cake

Jesse Watters should have criminal charges filed against him....

On this day, December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley and Richard Nixon met in the White House.

So.... I mean....

Is the public opinion polling company Redfield and Winston Strategies a

Got Boosted Saturday!

'They are fed up': US labor on the march in 2021 after years of decline

Canada's First All-electric, Zero-emissions Ferry Enters Service

Technology Tesla test drivers believe they're on a mission to make driving safer for everyone.

No! Given GQP Opposition To, Defunding Of Public Education, Businesses Rethinking Idaho As Location

Jordan Klepper Fingers The Pulse: New Variants Edition - The Daily Show

Our Emergency Rooms Are Too Worn Down to Handle Another Wave

Cargo Ship Illegally Carrying Passengers Sinks off Madagascar

Hornsea 2: First Power Achieved at World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm

Florida: All aboard! Inside Brightline's plans for Orlando expansion, Boca Raton station in 2022

New York Bight Offshore Wind Leasing: No Significant Impact on Environment, BOEM Says

Only One Party Is Waging Civil War Against Voting Rights

US struggles with Covid-19 testing shortage as Omicron becomes dominant variant (CNN)

Suddenly, Jim Jordan Hates Congressional Investigations

'Caught red-handed': Acosta calls out Fox News anchors' January 6 texts (CNN)

President Biden Set To Address The Nation On Omicron (MSNBC)

Malaise inspired - On the fourth day before Xmas

Yearning in America - The Lincoln Project

Fauci on Fox News host: He 'should be fired on the spot' (CNN)

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss: Tiny Desk Home Concert (NPR, 8 days ago)

When is Joe Biden's speech today on C-19 / Omicron?

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- December 21, 2021

Pet peeves?

seems last night was the longest of the year, and wouldn't you know, I slept thru it.

2395 new cases on the AZ Dashboard today, Tues; 223 deaths

Boo Hoo Hoo: O'Reilly Had to Comfort Trump After Fans Booed Him

This might be my favorite meme, this year. Ok, it's dragon related, so......

Rafa Nadal tests positive for Covid

21 Dec Kellogg's Strike Ends: BCTGM Members Ratify New Contract

we should raise the estate tax because otherwise Don Jr is just going to spend it on drugs

I love the website for the Biden dogs and I love the new puppy

It behooves us to remember that

Middle Age Riot tweet:

Tis the season for a some bad puns

Commander.

TFG news conference to mark Capitol riot anniversary

News Flash! Joe Manchin is a Democrat and the only thing standing between us and Mitch McConnell....

Kellogg's cereal workers approve contract, ending 11-week strike and averting job losses

Coal miners want Joe Manchin to reverse opposition to Build Back Better

Brawl at Miami international airport, two in custody

Dane county extends mask mandate until February

So I asked my wife why she never blinks during foreplay

Brian May details 'horrendous' Covid-19 battle as he begs fans to get vaccinated

"Hitler Tamed By Prison"

The cutest

I followed the iPad update to 15.2 and everything changed

Fifi Rong - 56 Weeks (Official Video)

Hey Democrats - "You Missed A Spot"

On this day, December 21, 1988, a bomb exploded on board Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland

What is Donald Trump's favorite holiday?

I think my neighbors are from another planet

Japan hangs 3 death row inmates in first executions since 2019

Good Day DU (December 21, 2021)

First confirmed US death related to Omicron variant was unvaccinated and had been infected before

Clip from the film "Inherit the Wind" (RE: O'Reilly consoling Trump)

Ugh. Emergency dental today but some funny for ya

FDA Expected to Authorize Pfizer and Merck Covid Pills This Week

Philippines' Typhoon Rai death toll rises further as areas remain cut off from help

Stray Cat Follows Man Home And Decides To Stay Forever

Fact check?

#MAGA .... praise Jesus ✝️❤️

Kelloggs! Strike over. Union wins.

CaliforniaPeggy appreciation thread

O'Reilly Had to Comfort Trump After Fans Booed Him

Steve Hofstetter: Trip to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

I just love THIS image:

Jimmy Pesto Sr.s voice actor loses job...

Special Report: Trump aide set up meeting where election worker was pressured

I think I have a new scam, but I'll throw this out to see if anyone else knows what it is.

Here's a great analogy concerning Covid.

Did Pentagon not send National Guard on 1/6 because they feared Trump would invoke Insurrection Act?

Felling stressed - Watch this for a few hours

Hospitals in Cleveland filled nearly a whole page in The Plain Dealer with one word: "Help."

Yuletide blessings to everyone!

There are 6 US Senate Seats up for re-election in 2022 in the Tossup column.

Christmas - The Who live

West Virginia? Under normal circumstances, it would

GOP Rep. Scott Perry declines January 6 committee's request to speak with him - SUBPOENA HIS ASS

'Caught red-handed': Acosta calls out Fox News anchors' January 6 texts

Nets Decision On Irving Getting Panned

more trouble

American ex-priest in East Timor found guilty of sex abuse

Meet Squirrelly Nyuk! Nyuk! Nyuk!

Charlottesville's Jackson statue heads to LA museum, fate of Lewis-Clark-Sacajawea statue unclear

Fox tightens its vaccine mandate and will no longer allow testing instead.

Winter Solstice Celebrations Around the World

Congress people! Knock off your fear of offending your broadband donors--get your people broadband!

The University of Okoboji's campus radio station is on an all-Christmas music kick.

With the news of a second big land purchase in Montana,

Right-Wing Groups Cashed In While Collecting PPP Loans

The number of teenage male broken bones in the 70s due to Evel Knievel inspiration may be infinite.

Republican calls Jan. 6 committee 'illegitimate' -- and refuses interview request: report

Nation's oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper gets seat in WH briefing room

Nation's oldest LGBTQ+ newspaper gets seat in WH briefing room

Good news - mild Covid long lasting antibodies- Washington Univ

Dave Weigel says maybe you've got it all wrong.

Did Trump plan to declare martial law?

A Grim, Long-Hidden Truth Emerges in Art: Native American Enslavement

A Grim, Long-Hidden Truth Emerges in Art: Native American Enslavement

She accused a Special Forces operative of rape. He was quietly court-martialed and acquitted.

"I Joined A Far-Right Group Of Moms. What I Witnessed Was Frightening."

Trump to hold news conference from Mar-a-Lago on Jan. 6

Rite Aid follows CVS in announcing store closings

Boeing, Airbus executives urge delay in U.S. 5G wireless deployment

After FuX news death threat on Dr Fauci they should not be allowed in the press room.

Unruly passengers could lose TSA PreCheck, FAA says

The president-elect of Chile

China is Home to World's First Small Modular Nuclear Reactor

Greg Lake - I Believe In Father Christmas

Awwwww: Baby Elephant thinks his caregiver is in trouble and comes over to help.

Florida Manatees Facing Starvation to Be Fed in Trial Program

The other former presidents should hold a joint news conference on Jan 6 and condemn the Slobfather

This puppy's face!

Why hasn't TFG been arrested and locked up?

This is getting tiresome: the front page of the paper has a woman in ICU wished..

Today is the shortest and darkest day of the year

The first three words you see describe your 2022

Magic carpet ride continues- now back in the USA!

"A Florida Man ..."

Merry Griftmas From the Trump Faithful

Biden-Manchin Call Seen Possibly Reviving Talks on Economic Plan

Scientists find fossil of largest arthropod to ever live, a car-size millipede

YoutubeTV charges nearly 4 million subscribers $64.99 a month ...

The last time Donald Trump spoke on Jan. 6th 140 cops were injured and American democracy almost...

Fact Check: Have More Americans Died From COVID Under Joe Biden Than Donald Trump?

Excited rescued good bois & good girls picking out their Christmas toys:

Guy Thought This Stray Baby Was a Mole

Dubai Ruler Ordered to Pay More Than $728 Million in Divorce Settlement

Lead Capitol riot charge is constitutional, judges find

We cannot be negotiating forever while standing for nothing.

U.S. to be world's biggest LNG exporter in 2022

More Than 130 Groups Call on CFTC to Shut Down 'Dystopian' Water Futures Market

cool hummingbird shot....you can see the mites on her beak

Exit interview: Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan on the pandemic, Amazon, and fighting the city council

States with legal medical marijuana have seen a drop in workplace deaths

Walgreens and CVS struggle against 'unprecedented' holiday demand for home tests amid omicron surge

You won't believe your eyes--and you shouldn't. Find the curved lines:

HOME - Survivors Guide to Earth (Matthew Cooke)

No, vaccinated people should not cancel their holiday plans

Trump ally Brandon STRAKA has provided info that prosecutors say may be significant.

Fox News Literally Threatens Dr. Fauci's Life - Rebel HQ

TFG plans news conference on January 6, anniversary of deadly U.S. Capitol riot

Trump Bedminster goes full pagan for the holidays. Trump Golf: happy Winter Solstice to you too.

Drugstore chain Rite Aid to close at least 63 stores in the coming months

WI Issues Health Advisory on Omicron Variant Ahead of Holidays: Marshfield had 35 pts DIE/4wk period

Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo was preparing to hatch like a bird

Hi all, since I posted about my canceled surgery woes last month....

Dragons 'r' me

Gov. Walz, family test positive for COVID-19

Nicholas Sandmann reaches settlement with NBC

Biden administration just approved two huge solar farms

Manchin Says America is a center right country!

So happy my grandsons school teaches inclusion of all religions/beliefs!

Joe Manchin's Reagan moment to us & West Virginians: People would go hunting & abuse paid leave

Progressives Prod Biden to Act on Own After Manchin's Roadblock

Youngkin names Caren Merrick as commerce and trade secretary

FDA Expected to Authorize Covid Pills This Week

30 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued From Cape Cod Sent to National Aquarium for Recovery

Mayor-elect Adams cancels Jan. 1 inauguration event in Brooklyn over COVID concerns

Chief justice of the Virginia Supreme Court is stepping down; his successor is named

Coal miners want Joe Manchin to reverse opposition to Build Back Better

Georgia County Wants Just One Polling Location

Happy winter solstice: Longer days ahead in Seattle

What is more likely to happen in the 2022 US Senate Election cycle?

Fauci calls for Fox News host to be fired 'on the spot' for 'kill shot' comments

Whatcom Republicans begin work on filling state Sen. Ericksen's 42nd District seat

Rep. Katie Porter running for reelection in newly drawn California district

This Utah Jazz dancer noticed the routine was changed and was caught off guard with a surprise

Three House Democrats ask watchdog to probe 'peaker' power plant pollution

Gina. Rosanne. Guy. What do you do the day after you storm the Capitol? Amazing read.

Senior Secret Service official to lead crackdown on COVID-19 scams

LIVE: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds news conference

Coal miners want Joe Manchin to reverse opposition to Build Back Better

Snowflakes could fly in Seattle, Portland just in time for Santa's arrival

Absolute contempt for the law.

Crisis of Command: The Pentagon, The President, and January 6

Fox, Which Continues to Spread Vaccine Disinformation, Is Now Requiring All Workers to Be Vaccinated

I hate letters from the IRS!

Should you be forced to pay for religious education? SCOTUS seems to think so.

TCM Schedule for Wednesday, December 22: Classic Christmas Marathon

Sun Prairie woman has lost 26 of her Navajo relatives to COVID-19

US Senate seats that the Democrats will win in 2022.

Coronavirus and Air Cleaners, Air Purifiers, HVAC Filters: EPA, Consumer Reports, RollingStone

LIVE: President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Status of the Country's Fight Against COVID-19

Fox News Is Nothing More Than A Terrorist Organization

Guitarist Tom Morello's donation to Omaha Kellogg's workers lifted their spirits

Two totally unrelated facts that can't possibly have any relationship.

One of my greatest anxieties recently is how to keep my dad from falling in with the wrong crowd.

So I Went For My Wife's Christmas Present This Morning

humming bird image dump for hummer fans!

QAnon Members Drinking Toxic Chemical Cocktails

Coyotes!

Cartoons 12/21/2021

A new congressional report shows how Donald Trump sabotaged the country's early response to COVID.

The quarantine babies should be named Generation Q.

Everett council district commission needs applicants

Snohomish County power rates set to rise 2.1%

Congressional maps favor Democrats as California completes redistricting

Lawmakers urge Congress to pass more Covid-19 small business relief

NHL postpones five remaining games, moves Christmas break to start on Wednesday

Has the texture of Scott tp changed?

SNL's Creator Lorne Michaels Talks Possible End as Reigning King of Late Night Comedy

Derek Chauvin wants to go to federal prison, even though it means he'll do more time

I'm so tired........

Ghislaine Maxwell jury begins deliberations

A joyous solstice to all DU'ers -

Documents show FPL wrote bill to slow rooftop solar's growth by hampering net metering

The Daily Dread - Tracking the spread, 12/21/21

So many attempts at gotcha questions at Biden's news conference

I went out to feed the ferals, and one of their bowls was missing

President Biden was wearing a mask during contact with positive staffer.

We have arrived at this point in the pandemic thanks in part to the unvaccinated.

Fairfax County: COVID-19 at-home test kits are available at 21 library branches.

WJLA reporting that DC is looking for volunteers to assemble rapidtest kits, will give them away

Michael Fanone resigns from D.C. police force 11 months after battling mob at the Capitol

Biden announces omicron battle plan to include a half-billion free at-home tests New federal testing

The husband of Judy Mikovitz, of 'Plandemic' fame has died. She says COPD. Others say Covid

US Senate seats that the Democrats will win in 2022 by a safe to tilt margin.

@politico playbook really is some "TMZ goes to Washington" shit isn't it?

Tweet of the Afternoon:

Stunning stat..lowest population growth. In US history.only 400k

Watch All In With Chris Hayes Highlights: Dec. 20

Tweet of the Day

Cheney is no defender of democracy

Bonus Tweet of the Day

Another commercial asking for a monthly donation for hungry kids.......

Ventriloquist, comedian, actor, voice artist, inventor: Paul Winchell, BornOnThisDay, Dec. 21, 1922

Snow in the forecast for Christmas, and I just noticed that dreaming and dreading

Baby elephants don't learn to control their trunks until they're about a year old:

★★<MV>★★ Chu's day. 「Hip Hip Hooray」‐Music Video

Kissing booth: irresistible!

And the day got even better. Mittens the Kitten was doing rollies for me

Bill O'Reilly described trying to reassure TFG after he was booed by supporters for saying he got a

I'm not sure of the dynamics of different Covid variants

Wacky Arizona state Sen. Wendy Rogers longs 'for the return of McCarthyism.' Her words

Actress Jane Fonda was #BornOnThisDay, Dec. 21, 1937. Known for her films; Cat Ballou ...

Bravo Zulu, Mr. President

The Fox News texts about Jan. 6 are a low moment for journalists

【露天風呂紹介】Hot spring ,Onsen,Hakone #japan--

At conservative megaconference in Phoenix, Kyle Rittenhouse embraces role of conservative icon

The Other Side.

I'm so glad Biden is in charge of the country

Lay off Dr. Fauci, Gov. DeSantis. It's not like he's teaching critical race theory

Gulls @ my window

flower- L'ARC EN CIEL

(Jewish Group) What Yiddish (and the Forward) are doing in the new 'Spider-Man'

Kmart In-Store Music: Christmas 1974 (reupload/recreation)

Progressive leader: 'We can't trust Senator Manchin's word'

A Christmas Song

(Jewish Group) Meet Angelina Muiz Huberman, a Mexican writer whose novels explore Sephardic history

Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, first Mexican American congresswoman, retiring

Biden addresses antiVax & antiMasks. / NY stats rise

I realized I like giving food presents to pet owners

Jingle Bellies Kmart Joe Boxer Commercial 2014 #ShowYourJoe

GREAT NEWS! Kellogg strike ends as workers approve new labor agreement

A lovely summer day...

Photos: Pathway to the Stars, through the Badlands

Pep lays it out. Imagine managing a team with players traveling all over for games

"Well, guess what? I'm from West Virginia," he said. "I'm not from where they're from"

Prosecutor in I-70 Truck Driver Case Brags Online About Brake Trophy

Scott Perry Says He's Refusing To Comply With Jan. 6 Investigation

Man who died after being tased by Pittsburgh police pleaded for medical help but got none, report sa

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Tweet of the early evening:

Here's What Families Are Actually Using the Child Tax Credit to Pay For

Lawsuit filed after Texas woman pulls gun in H-E-B parking lot

Aqua Timez 『Himawari』

Joe should just focus his appeal for the BBB to the voters of West Virginia

👍MUST WATCH: "They all knew, That's why they're lying" - The Lincoln Project

What's for Dinner, Tues., 12/21/21

Yea but, I got a really good deal....

Hitsujibungaku "Step"(Official Music Video)

San Antonio-based Frost Bank raises minimum wage to $20 per hour

U.S. cities try new way to help the poor: give them money

Facebook runaway winner for the 2021 award as....

State legislators gear up to pass a 'tidal wave' of voting restrictions ahead of crucial 2022 midter

Thomas J. Henry firm wins Army veteran $22.5 million in 3M earplugs lawsuit

Who are your favorite dragons?

'Big Jim' Griffith, folklorist, Tucson icon, dies at 86

Anyone get the joke?

6 bald eagles on your front porch

America, we have a problem . . .

The Democratic retirement floodgates just burst open

Antifa, antifa, antifa.

John Thune Leans Towards Retirement

A Fair And Balanced Look At What Jesse Watters Said About Dr. Fauci

Protestors gather in Caldwell County to demand justice

Vincent Price, Alice Cooper, and a dog. No, I don't know why. Just enjoy it.

Omicron just exploded in CT: 6000 new cases yesterday.

Hey Manchion- a quarter of 1 billion dollars of OUR tax dollars rusting away but you can't BBB???

Is there data to backup the assertion that people use welfare $ to buy drugs & alcohol?

Gov. Greg Abbott is trampling over federal law with racist Operation Lone Star

Eric Adams: "You can only question me if you wore a bulletproof vest"

My humbly offered advice to Pres. Biden

Creepy...

Conservative school board wins may deliver chilling effect on racial equity efforts

Finally...

Whoa: Deborah Birx e-mail to Marc Short on August 25, 2020

NoShit...

I've seen this ad about 20 times now, it gets me every time:

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Anti-Vaxxers Bring The Crazy At Public Meetings In California - Are Progressives Rich?

Biden: Millions Of Masks, Ventilators Stockpiled For States In Need - MSNBC

Chicago is requiring proof of vaccination 💉

A quote by Orwell:

If you use Indian spices in cooking, I have a coupon code to give away.

The Addams Family: was it a comedy or comedy-horror or metal illness or aliens?

Maddow: If You've Been Putting Off Vaccination, The Time To Do It Is Now. - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Daughter has heartwarming response from mother's first kiss. reddit link

No, Joe Manchin, parents won't use paid leave to go on 'hunting trips'

Beto O'Rourke targets Gov. Greg Abbott for vetoing bill to improve internet access in rural Texas

No doubt this is true *Disclaimer - this is NOT a photo of Gryff!!!!!

Corporate donations to Sen. Joe Manchin's PAC surged as he fought President Biden's agenda

Lincoln County (GA) looks to eliminate all polling places but one

Senator Sanders: Let Democrats Show Their Support For BBB Issues With A Vote - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

The Rude Pundit bashes us with reality

January 6th Committee Requests Records From Republican Rep. Scott Perry - Rachel Maddow - MSNBC

Where was this passion? Hope for Build Back Better as Biden knocks the question out of the park.

PSA: Those boosted, have you signed up for vsafe again?

12,502 Covid cases diagnosed in Ohio today (JFC)

Trump Told Adoring Fans He Got Boosted. Then They Turned On Him. - MSNBC

PM Update: Occasional showers into tonight, then its sunny and windy Wednesday

We Will Be 'In The Middle Of A Viral Blizzard' In The Coming Weeks - Deadline - MSNBC

12,502 Covid cases diagnosed in Ohio today

My note to the "Freedom" Foundation:

Traitor Michael Flynn tries to get a restraining order against Nancy Pelosi

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