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Archives: February 22, 2022

Two quotes that to me sum up Putin's "peacekeeping"

Who Do Americans Think Should Pay for College?

Happy #PresidentsDay and #BlackHistoryMonth to America's first Black President, @BarackObama!

Just saw on the local news

McFaul: It Sounded Like There's 'Much More To Come' From Putin

Who is the crazier one?

Watched "Almost Famous" again......

FACT SHEET: Executive Order to Impose Costs for President Putin's Actions

Why aren't more Russians protesting war in Ukraine? We asked an expert

"We don't rely on American banks. We have all the funding we need out of Russia." -- Eric Trump

Unusually large columns of military vehicles and hardware are moving through Donetsk...

Indigenous nations sue North Dakota over 'sickening' gerrymandering

The investigations: Have you noticed Trump has run out of lies, excuses that work?

I was wondering

DU was "forbidden" for 8 clicks til I logged out and back in. anybody else

Tell me this looks like a Peacekeeper

Dem candidate apologizes for meltdown at tween slumber party

Little girl is sooo thrilled by arrival of train:

Once Trump is Indicted, What Challenges Lie Ahead Regarding Impaneling a Fair and Impartial Jury?

Putin Invokes Soviet Heroes Lenin, Stalin, Says Russia 'Created' Ukraine

Pupper nails his photo shoot:

Smart pup imitates every pose his human shows him:

"Trump campaign guts GOP's anti-Russia stance on Ukraine"--July 18, 2016

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Colleyville a month after hostage crisis, police say

Lodi - Creedence Clearwater Revival (studio version) + John Fogerty live in LA, 9/15/2005

Time to light a candle and pray for peace

One of the worst things I've come across at the supermarket is commercial hummus...

Picture Of New Doggie

Mama panda cuddling and wrestling with her baby:

Router/modem help

Stand up and fight!

As we step across the threshold into a new era in Europe and the world, could we just

Bolsa Chica Wetlands Reserve

The Midnight Special - Creedence Clearwater Revival (studio) + John Fogerty live in Austin, 2008

Now Lindsey Graham wants to destroy the ruble

Truth Social steals a logo ... would you expect anything else from Trump?

At the present time TRUTH SOCIAL has 269,000 waitlisted accounts...

Putin Orders Troops To Eastern Ukraine

Russia acquires the right to build military bases in eastern Ukraine

Devin Nunes is working day and night to make "Truth Social" viable...

Faith: little boy finds new study technique--

Just realized, something 'else' about Ukraine:

Just realized, something 'else' about Ukraine:

There will be no such thing as Ukranians in a few weeks.

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2022 that Democrats are likely to win.

*Wes Clark on Anderson Cooper NOW.

"How much longer before Putin recognizes the breakaway Republics of Florida, Alabama and Texas?"

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: Health care for transgender children is abuse

We have no idea how Putin would have acted now if he hadn't had a 4-year handjob from Trump

Why are Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine's Donbas region a flash point for Putin?

Oh God. Parliament voting on the Emergencies Act and the new technology

Putin says Ukraine is historically part of Russia

Defense rests after testimony from former Minneapolis officer who said he tried to get Chauvin to re

I don't know if this will work.

Poll finds Youngkin underwater with Virginia voters, who veer to his left on major issues

The Chambers Brothers - Time Has Come Today

'Stand Your Ground' Laws Linked to 11% Spike in US Gun Homicides: Study

UN Security Council to meet at 9 p.m. EST

Iggy Pop - Real Wild Child (Wild One) + original by Johnny O'Keefe + cover by the Crickets

Grizzly Bears Make Yellowstone Wolves Behave in Unexpected Way, Study Finds

Mike Pompeo's admiring description of Putin:

Foundation established to honor John Lewis, wife announces launch

For those who need a scorecard to keep track of Trump's legal woes, I think I've found something.

Melania's new ridiculous NFT ($50):

Zelensky just addressed the people of Ukraine

Idaho passes bill prohibiting so-called 'ballot harvesting'

South Koreans overwhelmingly want nuclear weapons to confront China and North Korea, poll finds

(Jewish Group) The stormy, yet rich history of the Jews in Ukraine

The stormy, yet rich history of the Jews in Ukraine

Belarus: NATO pullback will factor into Russian troop withdrawal

Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans - Palette Star Ninja (brilliant Beatles take off)

Today is time to revisit this interchange - Hillary Clinton: "Putin's Puppet"

Dang! I busted the prong in my cell phone's socket. I guess it'll be a while before I'm back....

I only see Maria Barf-Aroma on occasional CNN or MSNBC clips. Has she always

Mandatory Monday Mike Malloy thread!

Vladimir Putin Orders Russian Troops Into Ukraine

All US state department personnel are now out of Ukraine having relocated to a hotel in Poland

Mike Lindell: Republicans losing the Senate was God's plan...

Okay, it is starting on UNWeb

Appreciation thread for President Biden on President's Day

What is Putin's #1 Goal?

Putin has ordered troops into the Ukraine

Surrounded On All Sides: Trump Now Faces Several Criminal And Civil Suits - The Beat - MSNBC

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Reacts To Russian Troops Entering Ukraine

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Claim Of 'Absolute Immunity' From Jan. 6 Lawsuits - Deadline - MSNBC

Sanctions against Russia need to start right now!

Francis Ford Coppola to Spend His Own $120 Million on New Film

Impossible to predict

Pray for the people of Ukraine and their brave President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggestion to rename Queens post office angers LGBTQ leaders

Apple Employees Are Unionizing and They're Using Android Phones to Keep Apple From Spying on Them

Ukraine should have kept their nuclear weapons.

Emergencies Act passes crucial House of Commons vote with NDP support

'It feels like slut-shaming': GOP candidate Sarah Stogner responds to dropped endorsement following

In failed bid to unseat opponent, Republican candidate sought help from Russian intelligence

How Tucker Carlson Became One Of Russia's Biggest Cheerleaders - All In - MSNBC

GOP House Candidate Says College Turns Young People Into Leftists Who Hate America

Rittenhouse to sue everybody

Watching LBJ? Excellent job by CNN.

Remember this?

5 people found dead in Denver-area apartment likely overdosed on fentanyl, D.A. says

Dominican Republic starts building border wall with Haiti

Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison recently donated $15 mil to a super PAC aligned with Sen. Tim Scott

Putin questions Ukraine's statehood in TV address, called it genocidal

How do you turn smileys back on?

Russian banks imported $5 billion in foreign cash in December -ACRA estimates

A shortage of bran? Is bran the next casualty of the supply chain?

McFaul: It Sounded Like There's 'Much More To Come' From Putin - Deadline - MSNBC

Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion

Colombia Decriminalizes Abortion

King County working with partners to open cold weather shelters

What do you think of this Elvis biopic trailer?

U.S. Official On Putin's 'Peace-Keeping' Forces: 'A Euphemism And A Lie' - All In - MSNBC

The only hope we have would seem to be

Washington Senate, House release supplemental budget plans

Dick Van Dyke still doing his thing at age 96

The dirty little secret of Donald Trump's massive fundraising

Portland man under suspicion in mass shooting fixated on city's protests, homeless problem

'Bootleg Twitter':' Trump's Social Media App Is Off To A Shaky Start - All In - MSNBC

Awesome First Time Reaction To Dokken - Paris Is Burning Live in 1982

Anyone aware of any humanitarian aide sites for the ppl of Ukraine?

As bad as things may look for Ukraine,

Men Is Too Headache

Snowpack in Cascades, Olympics is at serious risk

These towns are West, South and East in Ottawa. Go home. I saw

Woman accidentally killed by 17-year-old hunter. leads to call for stricter regulation (France)

Today abortion has been decriminalized in Colombia

Trump Botches Social Media App; Classified Items Found at Mar-a-Lago: A Closer Look Fundraiser

WHY AMERICANS SHOULD CARE ABOUT THE UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT 2022

Conservative makes up a poor woman who had her bank account frozen

Miss Alabama Zoe Sozo Bethel, 27, dies eight days after suffering head injury in mysterious accident

Why Russia wants to restore the Soviet borders

War. How to wrap our heads around this mess, as it sits among so many other messes?

The Portland mass shooter is a far-right extremist who fantasizes about violence

Malcolm Nance Checking in From the Ukraine - Political Voices Network

Extra Bonus Tweet of the Day

Poll finds Youngkin underwater with Virginia voters who veer to his left on major issues such as CRT

Dow futures down 545.

Tea Pain on Putin's loss of his Primary Asset

Surrounded On All Sides: Trump Now Faces Several Criminal And Civil Suits

Resolution Issue.

Adams is not picking the best people.

Why isn't there a "military members" thread?

Former Fox News Host Bob Beckel Dies at 73

Six language coverage!

U.S. Hits Ukrainian Separatists With Sanctions - The Mehdi Hasan Show

My biggest fear at this moment

Russia Violates Ukraine's Sovereignty

Putin's History Of Launching Wars

The GazettE - Guren

Oh, you're going to giggle. 😁 oh, yes you will.

Trump hurts my grandchildren's schools

Pres. Biden's S Ct decision THIS MONTH, per Jen Psaki; that means

Josh Mandel on slavery

Wisconsin GOP Suicide Watch - WSJ Editorial

Howlin' Wolf - Back Door Man

Why these presidential heads are sitting in a Virginia field - WTVR CBS 6

TAG GOP: Right-Wing policies are directly responsible for the crime wave & inflation.

Malcolm Nance On Ukraine: This Could Be Single Largest Land War Since World War II - The ReidOut

Five months post-covid, Nicole Murphy's heart rate is still doing strange things

Far-right Jewish extremist discovers her biological parents are Muslim

Meanwhile, on Fox: In light of events today, let's talk about.....Canada.

Liked Book o' Boba Fett, but...

Park ranger on the difficulty of designing...

Putin Chooses a Forever War

Eric Trump called his father on stage to say 'I love you'. It did not go well

Lynch. : ALLIVE

Lynch. : ALLIVE

Tucker has lost his fucking mind......and he's evil.

Putin recognises independence of Ukraine breakaway regions - Al Jazeera English

A friend of mine

Wonkette: Court Rules Trump Can Be Sued For Inciting Mob On January 6

So, I got a new battery for my iphone6s. Yes an old phone and I do not need more.

I apologize but I have high praise for a Republican to share.

Patrick Jayne (The Mentalist) has a plan to win this hearing

A Democratic ad idea

Right Wing Media Has Blood On Their Hands - Alexander Vindman - Talking About Russia Backing Here

WATCH: Kenya takes down Russia in United Nations Security Council speech

WATCH: Kenya ambassador owns Russia in United Nations security council takedown

"I've been taking a photo every day at 12.34pm for 10 years"

'Massive' Jan. 6 Civil Suits Could Be Trump's Undoing - The Last Word - MSNBC

In 1939, Nazis Packed Madison Square Garden To Celebrate George Washington's Birthday

Opinion: This is the way the postwar world ends

Iowa impaired waters list grows in 2022

A disturbing thought.

U.S. Ambassador To UN: Sanctions For Russia Are Coming

Time to start sending Putin's spokespeople back to him.

Peach Otsuka Ai

Why Invading Ukraine Could Be A 'Real Problem' For Putin

Why Invading Ukraine Could Be A 'Real Problem' For Putin - The Last Word - MSNBC

Dive to Blue - L'arcenciel

Hit Putin Where It Will Hurt The Most The Russian People

On reflection, Trudeau is doing the right thing

High-profile GOP governors are losing popularity. Democrats should take note.

Moscow Orders Troops To Ukraine's Separatist Regions - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Seth Meyers - Trump Botches Social Media App; Classified Items Found at Mar-a-Lago: A Closer Look

*Casablanca, TCM, Now.

Florida Republicans Are About To Pass A Bill Mandating The Outing Of LGBT Students

Ukraine Border Crisis Looms Over SOTU Speech - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

Flash Back! Obama out!

Florida Republicans Are About To Pass A Bill Mandating The Outing Of LGBT Students (F)

Florida Republicans Are About To Pass A Bill Mandating The Outing Of LGBT Students

Do any of you have an usual word or phrase that has become part of your family's vernacular?

Bosnia is still finding bodies from a genocide some leaders claim never happened

2022 US Senate Elections in the states the Democrats are likely to win.

Happy Hippie Presents: Miley Cyrus & Melanie Safka - Peace Will Come (According to Plan)

Just checked on Google that Putin has cancer and Parkinson's

Ukraine /Russia

'Stop the Steal' Congressman Suddenly Worried About Will of the Voters

An idle thought...

'Bootleg Twitter':' Trump's Social Media App Is Off To A Shaky Start

Sly & The Family Stone - Higher and Higher - Woodstock

Canada parliament backs Trudeau on emergency powers

☦☮✝️ Orthodox Christian giving thanks to St. Anthony of Padua❣

Queens of the Stone Age -- No One Knows

The Pretty Reckless -- Heaven Knows

Here's an easy way to weld your razor blades together!

Ukraine crisis: Sajid Javid says 'Russian invasion has begun' after Putin orders troops into region

5 Years And A Billion Dollar Fine For Anyone Sending Any Money To Any Russian - Sanctions

CNN Special Report: the Alex Jones Story

Putin Narrative To Excuse Ukraine Invasion Rings Hollow To Experts And Observers - TRMS - MSNBC

Disney Plus jumps into K-drama phenomenon with Snowdrop starring Blackpink's Jisoo

U.S. And Western Allies Weigh Options To Punish Russia For Putin's Ukraine Incursion - TRMS - MSNBC

Disney Plus jumps into K-drama phenomenon with Snowdrop starring Blackpink's Jisoo

UK says: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has begun

Anyone else have problems being in a loud room?

Florida Governor: School Districts that Defied No-Mask Mandate To Lose $200M

Putin Builds On Past Crimea Invasion To Encroach Further On Ukraine - TRMS - MSNBC

The Olympics ended, putin invades Ukraine. This was predicted.

Two selections by Vivaldi: Center of Attention? 😉 The Bassoon/Fagotto❣

Cable news: Who here still watches it?

i HIGHLY recommend everybody to watch a documentary on DICK GREGORY i found on showtime

Does it make sense to temporarily suspend the federal and state gas taxes on oil and gas until

This is an article

Vladimir Putin and Russia are threatening the world, not just Ukraine. Here's how NATO can respond.

Tuesday Morning Great Relaxing Jazz & Bossa Nova Live

Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 2/21/22

'This should terrify the nation': the Trump ally seeking to run Arizona's elections

These are YouTube videos

Putin just invaded Ukraine, says former U.S. ambassador to Russia

red states are tilting the nation back toward a pre-1960s model at breakneck pace

Happy 2/22/22'sday

One of the best "never heard of the guy!" tunes I've ever heard (and check the picking!)

Breakfast Tuesday 22 February 2022- thunderstorms and coffee

In honor of today's date: 2/22/22

NYTimes Wordle 2/22

If Skinner, EarlG, and Elad ...

Street Photographers Foundation Offers A Platform For Artists To Showcase Their Works

Kyle Rittenhouse announces he is launching the Media Accountability Proj to raise money to sue media

How Stalin Hid Ukraine's Famine From the World

Happy Twosday DUers! 2/22/22

Ukraine-Russia: Germany takes steps to halt Nord Stream 2

Russia invading The Ukraine -- a big reason to vote blue in November

Biden's Schedule for Tuesday, February 22, 2022

It began with a slight of hand and years later, Putin will start a war!

U.S. Soccer and Women's Players Agree to Settle Equal Pay Lawsuit

All Creatures Great and Small: Looking Ahead to Season 3 🐄

Wordle 248 (*** SPOILER THREAD ***)

Apparently Madoc's 'let mom sleep' behavior is on hiatus

Our sanctions are against the part of Ukraine that was invaded???

vandals toss all the traffic cones into the river. i hope they are caught

Peregrine falcons are more closely related to parrots and songbirds than to hawks, eagles, or owls.

What could be more appropriate for 2-22-22 than ...?

Death Row Inmates In Wyoming Played Baseball To Decide Their Fate

Transnistrian leaders are in Moscow, asking for the recognition of Transnistria independence

It's 2/22/22. It's a Tuesday.

+/- 15,000 Ghost Flights Departed From UK From 32 Airports Since COVID Pandemic Began

2/22/22 - Don't you know the deuce is still wild

Rare Toshiba Typewriter from the 1950s Operates with a Trilingual Index

Net-Zero, Whatever: Oxford Took At Least 1.6M Pounds From Oil, Gas, Petrochemical Firms In 2020-21

Putin gets no support from UN Security Council over Ukraine

Orban emerges as problem in a united EU response to the Russian aggression

Vibrant Sculptures by Amy Genser Arrange Rolls of Mulberry Paper into Dense Topographies

Russia: using logic so twisted, even a pretzel would blush in embarrassment

'Stand your ground' laws linked to 11% rise in U.S. firearm homicides, study says

Vandals damages signs, restrooms along Kancamagus Highway

Wrapping Wednesday: Micro Reviews for the Week of 2/16/22

Boomb Tube: The Week of Comic Book Television, 2/13/22-2/19/22

The Rundown: February 22, 2022

At 22 past 10PM for 1 second, it will be 22:22:22 on 2 22 22..n/t

Ukraine: An interesting perspective from Heather Cox Richardson

Utah man accused of telling 4-year-old to shoot at police after dispute at McDonald's

Democrats are engaged in a 'new politics of evasion' that could cost them in 2024, new study says

The fact that Germany Halts NORD Stream 2 pipline due to Russia's actions in Ukraine demonstrates

Flora and Fauna Converge as Fantastic Hybrid Creatures in Jon Ching's Oil Paintings

Eyes Without A Face

Climate Reality, Disguised As Spiking Insurance Costs, Arrives For The American Dream Of Retirement

Listen carefully. There's a lot of sloppy and inaccurate talking on TV right now.

Cruisin

Tuesday TOONs - End Of The World Order

The U.S. Embassy Kyiv is trolling Putin:

Thanks Donald From Vlad

I wanted to throw something at the tv screen this morning because Seth Greenberg

I Am Against Religion Because ...

Donald Trump "Truth Social" media application sure to succeed due to involvement of cows.

Today's Image Dump (2/22/22) Part 1

Just watching Sam Donaldson talking about Lillian Carter.

Pro-Russian Infiltrators Are Ready to Pounce Should All-Out War Begin, Ukrainian Officials Warn

Democracies ARE inherently more resistent to expansionist aggression than Autocracies

Here's some of the headwind we're facing in November

Girl Who's Allergic To Cats Can't Stop Adopting Them

I Refuse To Be Told ...

Steve Fonyo, who lost leg to cancer and ran across Canada to raise funds, dead at 56

On this day, February 22, 1932, French automotive designer Robert Opron was born.

Dr. Paul Farmer has died

Wisconsin child dies of rare condition linked to COVID-19

Trump is off the front page and can run in 2024 on giving Ukraine to Putin and Russia

Never forget that Mike Flynn helped to sell out Ukraine to Russia in 2014 and then President ...

Ukraine wants to be democratic

UK Announces first traunch of russian sanctions

EU statement on Sanctions:

What Vladimir Putin Is So Afraid Of In Ukraine

Drunk drivers need tougher penalties.

We are bringing mom home today

On this day, February 22, 1930, Marni Nixon was born.

'Stop the Steal' Congressman Suddenly Worried About Will of the Voters

Russia was smart, they invaded the GOP first.

Home prices increase at fastest rate in 34 years in December, but rising mortgage rates remain ...

Watch Rachel Maddow Highlights: Feb. 21

Pink - Who Knew (acoustic live - nice vocal performance)

Follow Me, Komrads! We are engaging in "legitimate political discourse".

Ginni Thomas, wife of Clarence,

White House calls Russian moves on Ukraine an invasion

Supreme Court to decide whether website designer may decline same-sex weddings

Middle Age Riot tweet:

Watch All In With Chris Hayes Highlights: Feb. 21

Russian Troops Pour Into Ukraine

White men as victims: America's most dangerous fantasy

Women to Get $24 Million From U.S. Soccer in Equal Pay Settlement

Stop calling it "The Ukraine"

COVID "long-haulers" may have finally found relief in inexpensive, over-the-counter drugs

Ottawa convoy protest organizer Tamara Lich denied bail

SCOTUS officially denies TFG's Call for review of 6/1 committee's bid for his WH records

Another GOP'r bites the dust

Why Putin Must Be 'Astounded' That His Intimidation Tactics Aren't Working On Zelenskyy

Devin Nunes' cow unwelcome on Truth Social:

Top U.S. & World Headlines -- February 22, 2022

There's a ton of Russian content on YouTube. A lot have subliminal propaganda, inc. Putin imagery.

Sherri Shepherd Replaces Wendy Williams

Asha Rangappa tweet:

Who's who: A rolling guide to the targets of the Jan. 6 committee

Ron Filipkowski tweet about PA GOP Senate primary debate:

Something weird happened when I was looking up a store in Google.

Republicans just released an 11-point policy platform for 2022.

And in "The Doggie Flipping into One's Lap" - we award a 10

Trump's first impeachment was because he delayed military aid to Ukraine.

Will Smith, Jemele Hill, Stacey Abrams & Cicely Tyson Among First Wave of NAACP Image Award Winners

Father faces charges for encouraging 4-year-old to shoot at police at a McDonald's

Michigan coach Juwan Howard suspended for rest of regular season after hitting Wisconsin assistant,

The Biggest Social Media Operation You've Never Heard of Is Run Out of Cyprus by Russians

BREAKING: Ahmaud Arbery killers found guilty of federal hate crimes

Well, if you don't like Chuck Todd...

The US is considering a 'no-fly' list for unruly passengers as incidents continue, but creating it..

subtitled: "Putin's humiliation of his spy chief during ... grotesque security council meeting"

Nazis attacked a book reading tonight in providence

Killers of Ahmaud Arbery found guilty of federal hate-crimes charges

Why didn't Putin make his move while Trump was President?

Trump/Nunes Twitter ripoff bans DevinNunesCow account.

Mitch McConnell slammed as the 'eager handmaiden' of dark money groups

NY Times Dealbook: What's at stake in Ukraine.

Barb McQuade: A "Model Prosecution Memo" on the Conspiracy to Pressure Vice President Pence

The Electric Prunes - I Had Too Much To Dream Last Night

Trump attorney says client is between a rock and a hard place and entire family may plead the Fifth

The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

Jared and the Kremlin "back channel"

To expunge his daughter's murder from the Internet, a father created an NFT of the grisly video

You know, the way Republicans in Congress interfere with any legislation

? & The Mysterians - 96 Tears

So, is it true that Trump's current unpaid attorney is "Habba the Nut"? nt

GOP Twitter Account Says 'Not You' To Biden In President's Day Tweet

Black History month- Ella Fitzgerald jailed for singing to integrated audience--

The Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit (Live at Woodstock, 1969)

'Significant Sanction Steps' Directed At Russia Expected In 'Coming Hours,' Says Biden Admin

Can someone help with a bit of Japanese translation

Winter Olympics End With Smallest Audience Ever

Winter Olympics End With Smallest Audience Ever

Just a reminder: saying "I don't know" is not a sign of weakness. It is more often a sign of

Think of it this way: "The Ukraine" is the Russian version of "Democrat Party"...

Duma just showed this video of Zhirinovsky predicting Russia's plan almost to the hour

Dune Sitting

Putin laying predicate for moving into non-occupied portions of Ukraine now.

Alexey Navalny on Putin's war

The Honeys - He's a Doll (with control room direction from Brian Wilson)

Boozed-up Dew hits Tennessee stores with a 5% kick of alcohol

I'm not being trivial - Putin was sitting very odd/awkwardly during his speech. Not very commanding

As a lifetime fan of the game Risk...

Man tears down his closet to build his dog a luxury home

Butler-Lee Beach House with Clothesline (Ca. 1926)

Fascism Is Bad But So Is Wokeism! Worse, Actually! by Matt Bai

BREAKING: Arbery killers guilty of hate crimes

Jan & Dean - Dead Man's Curve

So where do we donate to pay ukrainians to bump-off Russian Soldiers?

US Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maine COVID-19 vaccine mandate

A Hazy Shade of Winter

ASCE Report Calls for Sweeping Changes to Texas Grid Infrastructure

Feds Roll Out $12.1B in Infra Funding for Carbon Capture Tech, Pipelines

The Beach Boys - I Get Around

U.S. Supreme Court rejects challenge to Maine COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Supreme Court to Decide Constitutional Right to Deny Service to Same-Sex Couples

Where Are Hospitals Overwhelmed By COVID-19 Patients? *Look Up Your State: Updated Feb. 21

Found guilty!

Good Day DU (February 22, 2022)

Daily touch of France - Tuesday edition - At work

The Ukrainian Govt Has Not Been Committing Genocide -- But Wars Can Be Launched By Lies

Daily touch of France - Tuesday edition - At work

California GOPer distances himself from Trump as he makes a bid for statewide office

The invasion is officially approved

A return to vegetarian Jewish cuisine

A return to vegetarian Jewish cuisine

NYT drops the hammer on Ginni Thomas with scathing report on her political activism

From the be careful what you ask for file.

Clarence Thomas' network tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results: NYT

Russia's upper house grants Putin's request to deploy troops outside Russia

Which one of Jim Jordan's Bills Is Your Favorite?

Foreign policy guru Tom Nichols achieves I Can Haz Cheezburger breakthrough:

I know it is a radical idea, but maybe

#TruthSocial Logo Plagiarized? Trailar Considering Legal Action.

A history lesson for Putin:

tfg's new social network violates trademarks

Like Eileen Gu, People With Mixed Roots Are Tired of Being Told to Pick a Side

Sting - If I Ever Lose My Faith In You

Abandoned chihuahua found stuffed in bag along railroad tracks, N.J. shelter says

Abandoned chihuahua found stuffed in bag along railroad tracks, N.J. shelter says

You need more troops to hold a country than you do to attack it.

Angry and abused, health care workers still overwhelmingly love careers, poll shows

"Utah US man told four-year-old to fire at officers over McDonald's dispute - police"

Rick Scott GOP plan promises to outlaw race disclosures in any govt form, including the 2030 census

Today's Image Dump (2/22/22) Part 2

Finally, Ginni Thomas Is Getting The Credit She Earned

Alabama man arrested for placing flowers on fiancee's grave: 'Love is forever'

East St. Louis was home to a pioneering Black construction company. Few know about it today

Bruce Springsteen - Human Touch (official video + live, 1993)

A new Cardinals season starts with labor strife and a minor league ownership change

NASA chooses Missouri S&T for moon infrastructure project

Are the Supremes the Original American Authoritarians?

Here in eastern Kansas, February is the new March.

St. Louis justice organizations hope town hall on housing leads to tenant-led movement

The Republican Party Disrespects Biden On Presidents' Day

Illinois State University Took Stand For Equality In Education After Civil War

3 million cannabis and cocaine seizure at Belfast port

When Even Hannity Is Pumping The Brakes On Your Pro-Putin Propaganda, You Are Tulsi Gabbard We Guess

Fact check: Debunking more false Fox claims about the Canadian convoy protests

John Bolton just said this on MSNBC.

White House Now Calling Russian Moves An 'Invasion'

World's largest Jurassic flying reptile fossil discovered in Scotland

any way to fix a bag of chocolate chips that has turned to powder?

4-Year-Old Fires Shot At Utah Police During McDonald's Drive-Thru Altercation

Japan Post suspends air deliveries to Ukraine

History of Russia (PARTS 1-5) - Rurik to Revolution

Royce White to challenge Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Reps

I find the most interesting drift wood on the lake shore.

Very Unusual ...Just So You Know.--- Today Is ----2/22/22 ---Next will be 3/3/33

"Chocolate Salty Balls" Orchestral Rendition

Ukraine: How We Got Here, What Putin Is Saying and Doing, and How the West Is Responding

Make Russia Great Again

It used to be that politics stopped at the water's edge

Drink Up Because 'Gaming Sake' Is Coming To Japan

The Doors - Light My Fire

What can Missouri kids do when politics interfere with school safety? They can walk out.

Magpies have outwitted scientists by helping each other remove tracking devices

OPINION: "A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge."

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to shield January 6 records

In case you didn't know water was wet, here's the Trump position on Ukraine via Twitter.

Ron DeSantis' press secretary: the United States "is in no position to 'promote democracy'"

'War is my biggest horror': Russians brace for deadly conflict, economic hardship as Putin orders

These are America's Black Medal of Honor recipients

WORDLE2 #70 Noon to Midnight Puzzle 2/22/2022

Gabbard speaking at Florida CPAC

Trump gets bad news with bombshell legal announcements - Brian Tyler Cohen

I think this song needs to be heard today.

Putin annuls Minsk agreement

One does not simply name such a dog Fluffie or Sweetie-pie

Black carbon pollution from tourism and research increasing Antarctic snowmelt, study says

Actress/model Christine Keeler was #BornOnThisDay, Feb. 22, 1942.

Nord Stream 2 is politically dead. Germany and Europe now have big choices to make

Supreme Court Denies Trump Appeal

Obama advisor says Russia is 'basically a big gas station' and is otherwise 'incredibly unimportant'

Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The Propaganda Points That Parallel Russia's Military Mobilization around Ukraine

Tuesday

The two lies which threaten world peace:

Capitol rioter Jenna Ryan said she was denied 'basic human needs' like a phone and daylight in priso

Florida Bill Would Require Schools to Out Students

Why are Democrats like Biden still defending Republican politicians?

Only one former secretary of state is praising Putin and criticizing Biden in Ukraine crisis

The day of the 2s.

Time flies when I'm not

White House describes Russian troop movements as 'invasion,' triggering new sanctions

Actress/model Christine Keeler was #BornOnThisDay, Feb. 22, 1942.

Ivermectin fails another COVID trial as study links use to GOP politics

I thought with "Invade Canada!" we had reached peak Candace Owens bad takes. I was wrong.

Why is it that when women wear revealing clothes, men only look at the

Prediction

"FDA Mulling Approving Second Covid Booster Shot: Report"

Why aren't there more Black female judges on the federal bench?

Tucker Carlson Could Cost Republicans A Senate Seat In Ohio

GOP Senate campaign chair Rick Scott releases agenda that calls for finishing border wall and naming

The day after Developments in Russia and around the world following Moscow's recognition:

US Senate seats up for re-election in 2022 in states Democrats are likely to win.

Worse than Trump: Head of the NRSC releases Republican plans for a dystopian, fascist America

Supreme Court rebuffs Dakota Access appeal

McConnell says it isn't inappropriate for President Biden to only look at Black women for SCOTUS

Trump Hotel Employees Reveal What It Was Really Like Catering to the Right Wing Elite

30,000 pounds of bananas, 37 pounds of HCN and why Republicans hate Biden

The European Union Drafts a Set of Sanctions Against Russia

Biden to give important speech any minute 1:45 PM EST CNN n/t

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to deliver GOP response to Biden's State of the Union address

Kremlin admits that a dramatic Security Council meeting on Ukraine was recorded in advance, after pe

GOP leaders pick Iowa governor for State of Union response

Good luck explaining to MAGA how we should make some sacrifices to support freedom

"Trump campaign guts GOP's anti-Russia stance on Ukraine"--July 18, 2016, Josh Rogin, Washington Post

Why Is This Group of Doctors So Intent on Unmasking Kids?

EXPLAINER: A look at toughest US sanctions facing Russia

I am less concerned with Putin's takeover of Ukraine

Think we all have heard about what happened in WV.

Economic impact from war between Russia and Ukraine seen as limited for U.S.

OnlyFans accused of conspiring to blacklist rivals

EU reaches deal on military training mission in Ukraine

Do Democrats Have a Technocrat Problem?

Trumpers fold like cards -- you just have to stand up to them

The truckers convoy is coming to America, they just left Kingman AZ

Power being restored in San Juan County after widespread outages

BLACK CRAB - Official Trailer - Netflix - 3/18/2022

Procol Harum Frontman Gary Brooker Dead at 76

To expunge his daughter's murder from the Internet, a father created an NFT of the grisly video

"Go out there. Speak up. Speak out.

Mackenzie Scott donates $50 million to USDA youth programs

Policy decisions are so easy for the Republicans.

Which likely 2022 Democratic US Senate nominee is more likely to win?

Charles M. Blow @CharlesMBlow: The family had it right: No plea deal like the feds tried to cut!

Apple TV's "Severance."

Former US attorney launches Senate bid in Vermont

Duck Flaps His Wings So Hard When He Sees His 153-Pound Dog Best Friend

Ex-Prison Boss Drunkenly Pulls Gun On Cops, then gets to go home -- Shows Two Tiers Of Justice

European Commission head says Russia 'manufactured' the crisis in Ukraine and is 'responsible' for

Russians sending some peacekeeping shells on Novoluganskoye

Even Sean Hannity Balks at Tulsi Gabbard's Putin Apologia

Cockatiel becomes woman's emotional support animal.

Joe is speaking...RUSSIA is the Aggressor here.

Japan says it is ready to join U.S.-led sanctions on Russia

The Cars - The Cars (Full Album)

Good diagram of trump's financial statements

The Supreme Court will hear a big case about whether religion is a license to discriminate

McConnell calls for 'toughest possible sanctions' against Russia

Procol Harum singer Gary Brooker dies at 76

Musk, lawyer escalate word fight with securities regulators

Trump praises Putin's 'genius' plan to invade Ukraine: 'You gotta say that's pretty savvy'

Tweet of the Day.

What to stream: Learn more about Ukraine conflict with these documentaries

UTC files complaint against bus company First Student for safety violations

Prohibit teachers from "ASSIGNING BLAME TO A PARTICULAR GROUP" when discussing any topic

Little joeys always respond to pouches:

Snow falling in parts of Western Washington, cold temps will stick around

(Jewish Group) Jewish federations umbrella releases new document adding gun reform and LGBTQ advocac

Biden levels sanctions on Russia for beginning an invasion of Ukraine: live updates

Candace Owens in full-throated defense of Russian invasion:

Russia will pull its diplomats out of Ukraine in the very near future, a sign of further attacks

I guess SWIFT is in the next round of sanctions. Seriously if Russia

(Jewish Group) Romanian officials commemorate Holocaust refugees who perished in Struma sinking

The Republican Party platform:

Sentence upheld for Coast Guard officer tied to terror plot

Antisemitic flyers distributed in Colleyville, Texas, site of recent synagogue hostage crisis

Why Russia is Shrinking Fast

Today's Image Dump (2/22/22) Part 3

Quordle

The pandemic pummeled long-term care - it may not recover quickly, experts warn

A big thanks to Putin

Supreme Court officially ends Trump's recent legal fight to block document turnover

A Finnish leftist has a few thoughts about the situation with Russia and Ukraine

Michael Bloomberg: San Francisco Shows Democrats Have a Seismic Challenge Ahead

Given the F'n, murdering, orange TRAITOR**'S ego, and how the hits just keep

Crypto scammers are using dating apps to swindle women out of their life savings.

We now see stark evidence of Trump's toxic judicial legacy

Federal Judge blocks Trump's claim ...

A dorm resident 'experimenting' on rocket fuel created a 'fireball,' police say

The miracle of the Libertarian economy

Bob Beckel dies at 73

Putin's war, economic uncertainty, and socialism for the bankers

Tribe grapples with missing women crisis on California coast

Editorial: Those caring for disabled need better compensation

Lake Stevens woman knits 175 scarves, donates to homeless

U.S. Soccer and women soccer stars settle equal pay lawsuit for $24 million

This is

Cartoons 2/22/2022

Fossil fuels has promulgated tyranny and war from the beginning.

Snohomish 'Unsellable Houses' HGTV stars to premiere on 'Rock the Block'

'They are safe here.' Snohomish County welcomes hundreds of Afghans

Amendment that would have forced teachers to out LGBTQ students dropped from Florida 'Don't Say Gay'

Dems, GOP at odds over Biden's proposed science agency

Anyone have phone # for Amazon? Update (Resolved,) TY, All!

Republican Party's Weird Salute To GOP Presidents Quickly Flies Off The Rails

Rittenhouse seems firmly embedded in the new right culture of vexatious litigation

Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees dead at 57 (possibly COVID)

TCM tonight:

Kyle Rittenhouse says he's going to sue Whoopi Goldberg and other 'politicians, celebrities, athlete

Kennedy was the 'Lion of the Senate'. Whitehouse may be the 'Tiger of the Senate'.

So, I was at my local grocery store today.

Russia's spy chief stammered as Putin snapped at him to 'speak directly!' while pressing him about s

Biden announces new sanctions, says Russia has begun invasion of Ukraine

It's all so horrible

Geraldo Rivera Claps Back at Tucker Carlson's Claim AOC Isn't a Woman of Color: 'Mere Provocation'

Top Republican Plans Tax Hikes on 100 Million Americans

Madison Cawthorn panics that voters are "actually very close" to blocking him from running for reele

Anybody know why Niccole Wallace hasn't been doing her show

Dear Comrade Putin:

On Vladimir Putin: There's some things in this world you just can't explain

I have decided

Russia's Lavrov questions Ukraine's right to sovereignty - Ifax

Finland says Russian action in Ukraine could affect joint nuclear project

Tommy Lasorda on Dave Kingman (1978)

Allow me to introduce you to 18 US Code § 2383 - Rebellion or insurrection

it's not spam! no matter how many times i clicked the "not spam"

Trump Calls Putin a 'Genius' and 'Very Savvy'

US ambassador to the UN said Putin 'wants the world to travel back' to a 'time when empires ruled

Transgender woman awarded $1.5M for Atlanta officer's false drug arrest

Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of the Treasury, Albert Gallatin, lived long enough to be photographed.

I am SO old---

STOCK MARKET WATCH -- Wednesday, 23 February 2022

Down Memory Lane: The Canadian war against the Jamaican Patty

Loving the sunroof:

Flashlight fish with bio-luminescent eyes (Twitter video)

Colombia's highest court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

Colombia's highest court legalizes abortion up to 24 weeks

Trump praises Putin's invasion of Ukraine as 'genius' and 'very savvy' - MeidasTouch

Michigan woman marks turning 100 by adding another tattoo

Aaron Rodgers Cleansed Himself Through Panchakarma. What Is That?

Interesting Factoid From Sportsradio

I finally bought some gas for my car here in Albuquerque today. It's been way high

Is Space-X ready to dock at the International Space Station?

Key organizer of Ottawa COVID protests denied bail

Amendment that could out LGBTQ students withdrawn from Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' bill

What's for Dinner, Tues., Feb. 22, 2022

Today is National Margarita Day! What is your favourite? Mine is the Black Orchid,

Axios: Democrats tune out national news during Biden era

VIDEO: Putin's palace. The story of the world's biggest bribe.

Fox Loves Russia - The Lincoln Project

Putin: Ukraine must demilitarize and recognize Russia's sovereignty over Crimea

Biden Unveils New Sanctions To 'Cut Off Russian Government'

Kitten disciplined:

LIVE: White House holds news conference

Wide views, on 2's Day!

Does the sanctions mean that Trump...

EDITORIAL: Trump's financial lies finally unraveling

GOP Reps. Greene, Clyde accrue over $160K in combined mask fines

Kansas City paper calls out the "Hawley Trinity".

UK targets wealthy Russians, banks in new round of sanctions

Sanctions: Tories commit to donating Russian dirty money to humanitarian efforts in Ukraine

Wanda Jackson - Hard-Headed Woman

Are we being OVER-entertained?

Corinne's van has arrived!

Ukraine lacks diplomatic 'trump card' after giving up its nuclear weapons nearly 30 years ago

The Shangri-las - "Give Him a Great Big Kiss"

Iran returns donated vaccines because they were made in the U.S.

House majority leader to colleagues in 2016: 'I think Putin pays' Trump

Biden targets Russian banks, sovereign debt in 'first tranche' of sanctions over Ukraine invasion

Newsmax's Host WHIPS COWBOY CLOWN INTO FRENZY - Says He's 'A HELLUVA LOT MORE ARMED' Than Liberals!

This fabulous/disturbing movie was mentioned on a thread last week

I just heard on my local news

Well... turns out we have an insurrectionist in the local area

Democrat Tulsi Gabbard to speak this week at CPAC with Trump, other conservatives

Joe Tom Easley, prominent gay rights activist, dies at 81 He was involved in the repeal of DADT.

Attack helicopters, F-35s, hundreds of US troops repositioned in Europe as Russia moves into Ukraine

Trump's Social Media App Is UNUSABLE

I got to thinking about a place where I used to live and wondered if it was still the same...

Good slam of former Conservative Prime Minister:

A quick class on Republican demagoguery.

Only one former secretary of state is praising Putin and criticizing Biden in Ukraine crisis

Trump Giddily Praises 'Genius' Putin as Russia Sends Troops Into Ukraine

Woman Desperately Seeking Excuse To Assault Retail Workers Now That Mask Mandate Lifted

Trump's Truth Social's disastrous launch raises doubts about its long-term viability

A Russian Invasion Could Lead To 1-5 Million New Refugees - MSNBC

'They Drink A Lot, Sell Their Fuel': Belarusians Give Low Marks To Russian Troops Deployed For Drill

Music as an NFT (?) Your worst nightmare.

You cannot remove a prime minister by sending someone junk email

Now he apparently is apologizing?

Attention Russian Army

Blinken Cancels Meeting With Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov - MSNBC

"I don't get no respect. No respect at all."

ABC 2019 story about translator Marina Gross, Helsinki

I tested positive today,

Vlad, if you're wondering why NATO and Ukraine haven't caved, the answer is simple:

Trump Giddily Praises 'Genius' Putin as Russia Sends Troops Into Ukraine

A dramatic view, southern MD

David Ignatius On Russia-Ukraine Crisis: 'A Slow Motion March Toward All-Out War' - Deadline - MSNBC

What are some best possible outcomes from the sh*t sandwich in Ukraine?

Would Putin have invaded Ukraine if not for January 6th?

Can't believe Biden broke with presidential traditions by not moonwalking away from the lectern.

Treason never prospers

John Fugelsang tweet:

Saw this in the check out line today.

Neo-Nazis Crash RI Book Reading With Giant Swastika Flag, banging on windows, slurs, "Commie Scum"

Covid lung images:

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