Last week of 2020- Dec 28

[byjove]

Happy New Year’s Eve, friends! 2021 has to be better 🥳

[iruntodrink]

Happy New Year's Eve, my lovely people.

[dc2london]

www.wavy.com/news/virginia/richmond/new-law-from-herring-ayala-protects-virginians-600-payments-by-preventing-them-from-going-to-debt-collectors/

'A statement released by Herring’s office Wednesday says the bill was passed in this year’s special legislative session after it was discovered that the first round of $1,200 support payments was vulnerable to seizure or garnishment.

“After nine months of economic fallout from the COVID crisis, these payments are even more important than ever for thousands of Virginia families who are counting on this money to help them make ends meet for another few weeks,” said Herring.'

[willow]

byjove wow we really have been living in dog time this year haven't we? I'm not usually one of those "lets hope for a better year" on new years types but this year I think everyone is like "ok yeah next year HAS to be better."

[lemondrop]

Dec 31, 2020 8:14:58 GMT -6 willow said:

byjove wow we really have been living in dog time this year haven't we? I'm not usually one of those "lets hope for a better year" on new years types but this year I think everyone is like "ok yeah next year HAS to be better."

I saw a meme that was like, no one is concerned with the fact that next year is called "twenty twenty WON" so now I'm just prepping for the nuclear end 😂 but also 😭

[dc2london]

Dec 31, 2020 8:14:58 GMT -6 willow said:

byjove wow we really have been living in dog time this year haven't we? I'm not usually one of those "lets hope for a better year" on new years types but this year I think everyone is like "ok yeah next year HAS to be better."

I'm focusing on Inauguration Day

[byjove]

Dec 31, 2020 9:06:44 GMT -6 dc2london said:

Dec 31, 2020 8:14:58 GMT -6 willow said:

byjove wow we really have been living in dog time this year haven't we? I'm not usually one of those "lets hope for a better year" on new years types but this year I think everyone is like "ok yeah next year HAS to be better."

I'm focusing on Inauguration Day

Yes

[greykitty]

Wishing everyone a new year filled with good health and with promises of good things ahead. I honestly just want a nice boring rest of the decade. Living in interesting times gets tiring after a while.

[clucky]

Apparently Sasse decided to write an essay. Good to know he knows better, just hasn’t cared to say anything definitive until now. Guess he felt pressure after Hawley made a public statement? Trying to save his party? Who the heck knows.

[dc2london]

Dec 31, 2020 12:15:39 GMT -6 clucky said:

Apparently Sasse decided to write an essay. Good to know he knows better, just hasn’t cared to say anything definitive until now. Guess he felt pressure after Hawley made a public statement? Trying to save his party? Who the heck knows.

There's going to be a roll call vote so this is just self interested yammering.

[clucky]

Dec 31, 2020 12:36:52 GMT -6 dc2london said:

Dec 31, 2020 12:15:39 GMT -6 clucky said:

Apparently Sasse decided to write an essay. Good to know he knows better, just hasn’t cared to say anything definitive until now. Guess he felt pressure after Hawley made a public statement? Trying to save his party? Who the heck knows.

There's going to be a roll call vote so this is just self interested yammering.

Or even a “stop calling me” reply. He comes across, to me, as I don’t care what you think, I’m not changing my mind. He and Deb Fischer are the worst.

[cakewench]

Is Sasse also eyeing a 2024 run and is starting to lay down his "I'm a principled Republican" schtick?

[elle]

Oof.

[dc2london]

TFG

[dc2london]

Dec 31, 2020 13:29:36 GMT -6 cakewench said:

Is Sasse also eyeing a 2024 run and is starting to lay down his "I'm a principled Republican" schtick?

Yep!

[Dr. Cox]

Dec 31, 2020 13:53:28 GMT -6 dc2london said:

TFG

I’m interested to see how this will play out. I have a feeling Mitch will be “handling” him, Hawley’s got a lot of misplaced confidence lately.

[fatpony]

[dc2london]

Dec 31, 2020 14:17:01 GMT -6 Dr. Cox said:

Dec 31, 2020 13:53:28 GMT -6 dc2london said:

TFG

I’m interested to see how this will play out. I have a feeling Mitch will be “handling” him, Hawley’s got a lot of misplaced confidence lately.

It would be such a shame if Mitch turned on him and let him get primaried.

Such a sad shame.

[Deleted]

Happy end of 2020! I’m choosing to focus on the good points of the year today (I’m sure there are some... 🧐) since I’ve already dwelled a lot on the bad stuff. Also looking forward to making great changes in 2021. We survived! Now we’re going to thrive!

[doublestuf]

Add this to your Bingo card.

[clucky]

Dec 31, 2020 14:23:49 GMT -6 fatpony said:

This seems convenient timing. Maybe my cynicism taking over, but sure, okay.

[byjove]

In case anyone is looking for inspiration tonight, my MIL has printed out pictures of our least favorite politicians and other random things like pictures of coronavirus, etc, that will be lit on fire later tonight. 🔥🎉😂

[layloo]

Can’t figure out how to link without a giant ugly link but on CNN:
“Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count”

[blurnette989]

Happy new year my loves! Hugs to each and every one of you. Hugs and cheers!

[dc2london]

Oh this is heartbreaking. Rep Raskin is a truly good person and a ridiculously devoted public servant. I hope we can hold he and Sarah in our hearts tonight.

[jkjacq]

Dec 31, 2020 19:49:19 GMT -6 dc2london said:

Oh this is heartbreaking. Rep Raskin is a truly good person and a ridiculously devoted public servant. I hope we can hold he and Sarah in our hearts tonight.

That’s heartbreaking 😢

[sherminator]

Dec 30, 2020 8:43:38 GMT -6 kbw said:

Not to mention cost of food has risen, unexpected childcare bills for when schools have been closed, utility increases for those WFH to name a few. So yeah people are going to save/not necessarily use it for travel/eating out. But you can’t fault them for that.

 I have a pretty good paying job, and Ive worked straight through and have health insurance. But I have childcare expenses, and expenses related to my kids education that have TAPPED ME OUT. Im in better shape than many, and yet, Ive driven thru the food pantry line a couple of times to keep decent food on the table. True story. I don't have the option of changing shifts- so I have nightcare which is astronomical when I can get it- and daycare, since the hooligan needs some supervision- if not a semi functional parent.

[Uncaripswife]

Happy new year, friends!

Eff off, 2020.

[Rebel]

Happy New Year!

Watch this, it’s the best 😂😂😂😂

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[clucky]

Jan 1, 2021 0:32:05 GMT -6 sherminator said:

Dec 30, 2020 8:43:38 GMT -6 kbw said:

Not to mention cost of food has risen, unexpected childcare bills for when schools have been closed, utility increases for those WFH to name a few. So yeah people are going to save/not necessarily use it for travel/eating out. But you can’t fault them for that.

 I have a pretty good paying job, and Ive worked straight through and have health insurance. But I have childcare expenses, and expenses related to my kids education that have TAPPED ME OUT. Im in better shape than many, and yet, Ive driven thru the food pantry line a couple of times to keep decent food on the table. True story. I don't have the option of changing shifts- so I have nightcare which is astronomical when I can get it- and daycare, since the hooligan needs some supervision- if not a semi functional parent.

We get by, straining and pinching everywhere and everything we can. We’ve always been on the bubble of getting help and needing it, but now that so many more are in our position, we actually have access. Some places we had been using, like the local bread store that sold loaves and other things for a tiny fraction of the store cost, closed temporarily and now permanently, due to COVID. The food lines here are long and I’m thankful for the DVD player in the van.