Agreed, N & R. I voted for Amy Kobuchar (over my own esteemed Eliz Warren) in the MA primary. But gradually it became clear that Biden was the best candidate, i.e. the one most likely to beat 45. Not sure if any other Dem would have. He is on track to be the best Pres in my life, going back (barely) to Eisenhower. I'll go a step fur…
Agreed, N & R. I voted for Amy Kobuchar (over my own esteemed Eliz Warren) in the MA primary. But gradually it became clear that Biden was the best candidate, i.e. the one most likely to beat 45. Not sure if any other Dem would have. He is on track to be the best Pres in my life, going back (barely) to Eisenhower. I'll go a step further to say that, if things go well, Biden may become the most beloved Pres, in any lifetime.
TPJ, I agree wholeheartedly. I had heard a few snarky comments about Biden attributed to Obama, and still believe that they might have been false - planted by the opposition. Still, I didn't anticipate the degree to which he has delivered. Like you, my first choice was Amy Klobuchar, having watched the way she handled the despicable Kavanaugh in the Blasey Ford hearings. His behavior was so off the rails, regardless of whether the accusation was valid - definitely demonstrated his lack of judicial temperament and apparent disdain for women. Still, her demeanor was so strong and focused. I believe she will go on to really shine in the future. For the current moment, though, the right person is behind the Resolute desk.
EEEWWWW,the visual is more than I can handle, even now. It would be better to treat him like the Wicked Witch of the West and spray him with water, or whatever makes him disappear, leaving a huge pool of fat. . . . An industrial cleanup crew in hazmat suits could handle the residue.
Absolutely no way Obama says anything snarky about Biden. Give me a break. Don’t believe that Russian bot crap. Barack gave Joe the presidential medal of freedom for Pete’s sake. I don’t know who Pete is, but he would certainly agree with me that Barack would never criticize Joe.
Nancy my iPhone is not cooperating. I’m trying to get responses to your other replies to my comments but I can’t locate them. In particular you said 4+ years of the Menace brought you down, and that now you’re feeling hope again, and you hate to think what would happen if the menace had another 4 years. Let’s not go there, shall we? But you’re speaking for everybody, for several thousand people populating this forum, and for over half the country.
I immediately thought that, too. If for no other reason than that Obama just doesn't spew - he thinks before he speaks. It was very brief, and I immediately wondered if it had been sneaked in and it went unnoticed.
These comments keep moving around, and the order is often changed, too. I wish we could search on this site.
I go to the place where I ponder "what if" only when I'm frustrated over the mindless obstinacy of the malicious right, and it serves to remind me of how good things are now, after only 6-ish weeks. We dodged the bullet, for sure. Our good fortune benefits the entire country, and I'm trying not to begrudge the "other half," since we suffered for their stupidity.
Aaah, I see. You are thinking “what if“ as a form of gratitude and appreciation. Very nice. I am feeling joy today, which means I’m feeling grateful for everything including you and this forum. We are blessed to have Heather, to have this forum for companionship, and for Joe and Kamala. Our greatest blessing right now politically also includes having won that Georgia Senate election. Wow. We are in the catbird seat. We are sitting pretty. Adios voter suppression, you are outta here.
Well, living here in Georgia, the Repugs are doing their damndest to rig the midterms, heavily suppress absentee voting, shorten early voting access, etc., and most of their ploys are passing in the legislature. It remains to be seen whether Shotgun Kemp will veto any of it. The Lt. Governor, Duncan, already is having the vapors over whether they'll get enough blowback to unseat them, so is boycotting the bills. Even with Stacey and the bills before Congress, we're not in the clear yet, but hopefully we'll prevail. The country's "freedom margin" is razor thin, but barring disaster, we are the majority and it's ours to lose. People are beginning to see that if they knit a spine for themselves and scream loud enough, we can beat the bullies. Fright isn't an option. Kick 'em HARD.
Nancy: a question for you about the process of bills in GA-does your state allow remote testimony about the bills (online or written) from the public, lobbyists, elected officials, state agency staff members of the public, and judicial branch employee/officials i.e. input regarding bills? It permits those individuals to choose support or opposition to whatever bill is up for consideration? Here in NH, we can do so and for about the past month, I've been giving my input by following the lead of a progressive group who post those bills, what they're about, and the group's stance on the bill. A couple weeks ago, a bill received 7 K responses from progressives and less than 1K from regressives. Sad to say. since the Nov. election, we have a Republican Quadrafecta Gov., House, Senate, and the Executive Council (an advisory board). The thing that scares me is that the House Judiciary Committee is talking about abolishing the Remote Testimony. It appears they want to be totally opaque and refuse to accept any input from the public. I wouldn't be surprised if all the House and Senate Committees will do likewise.
You are one of my favorites too, TPJ, you know that already. Karl Popper. As far as I’m concerned, that could be Dr. Seuss’s or Carl Jung’s long-lost nephew, or Joe Manchin’s love child from a woman he lost contact with decades ago. Nobody I’ve ever heard of. Jesus, man, is there any person you have not heard of?
Agreed, N & R. I voted for Amy Kobuchar (over my own esteemed Eliz Warren) in the MA primary. But gradually it became clear that Biden was the best candidate, i.e. the one most likely to beat 45. Not sure if any other Dem would have. He is on track to be the best Pres in my life, going back (barely) to Eisenhower. I'll go a step further to say that, if things go well, Biden may become the most beloved Pres, in any lifetime.
TPJ, I agree wholeheartedly. I had heard a few snarky comments about Biden attributed to Obama, and still believe that they might have been false - planted by the opposition. Still, I didn't anticipate the degree to which he has delivered. Like you, my first choice was Amy Klobuchar, having watched the way she handled the despicable Kavanaugh in the Blasey Ford hearings. His behavior was so off the rails, regardless of whether the accusation was valid - definitely demonstrated his lack of judicial temperament and apparent disdain for women. Still, her demeanor was so strong and focused. I believe she will go on to really shine in the future. For the current moment, though, the right person is behind the Resolute desk.
I wanted to see Sen Klobuchar devour 45 with her salad comb.
EEEWWWW,the visual is more than I can handle, even now. It would be better to treat him like the Wicked Witch of the West and spray him with water, or whatever makes him disappear, leaving a huge pool of fat. . . . An industrial cleanup crew in hazmat suits could handle the residue.
Absolutely no way Obama says anything snarky about Biden. Give me a break. Don’t believe that Russian bot crap. Barack gave Joe the presidential medal of freedom for Pete’s sake. I don’t know who Pete is, but he would certainly agree with me that Barack would never criticize Joe.
Nancy my iPhone is not cooperating. I’m trying to get responses to your other replies to my comments but I can’t locate them. In particular you said 4+ years of the Menace brought you down, and that now you’re feeling hope again, and you hate to think what would happen if the menace had another 4 years. Let’s not go there, shall we? But you’re speaking for everybody, for several thousand people populating this forum, and for over half the country.
I immediately thought that, too. If for no other reason than that Obama just doesn't spew - he thinks before he speaks. It was very brief, and I immediately wondered if it had been sneaked in and it went unnoticed.
These comments keep moving around, and the order is often changed, too. I wish we could search on this site.
I go to the place where I ponder "what if" only when I'm frustrated over the mindless obstinacy of the malicious right, and it serves to remind me of how good things are now, after only 6-ish weeks. We dodged the bullet, for sure. Our good fortune benefits the entire country, and I'm trying not to begrudge the "other half," since we suffered for their stupidity.
Aaah, I see. You are thinking “what if“ as a form of gratitude and appreciation. Very nice. I am feeling joy today, which means I’m feeling grateful for everything including you and this forum. We are blessed to have Heather, to have this forum for companionship, and for Joe and Kamala. Our greatest blessing right now politically also includes having won that Georgia Senate election. Wow. We are in the catbird seat. We are sitting pretty. Adios voter suppression, you are outta here.
Well, living here in Georgia, the Repugs are doing their damndest to rig the midterms, heavily suppress absentee voting, shorten early voting access, etc., and most of their ploys are passing in the legislature. It remains to be seen whether Shotgun Kemp will veto any of it. The Lt. Governor, Duncan, already is having the vapors over whether they'll get enough blowback to unseat them, so is boycotting the bills. Even with Stacey and the bills before Congress, we're not in the clear yet, but hopefully we'll prevail. The country's "freedom margin" is razor thin, but barring disaster, we are the majority and it's ours to lose. People are beginning to see that if they knit a spine for themselves and scream loud enough, we can beat the bullies. Fright isn't an option. Kick 'em HARD.
Nancy: a question for you about the process of bills in GA-does your state allow remote testimony about the bills (online or written) from the public, lobbyists, elected officials, state agency staff members of the public, and judicial branch employee/officials i.e. input regarding bills? It permits those individuals to choose support or opposition to whatever bill is up for consideration? Here in NH, we can do so and for about the past month, I've been giving my input by following the lead of a progressive group who post those bills, what they're about, and the group's stance on the bill. A couple weeks ago, a bill received 7 K responses from progressives and less than 1K from regressives. Sad to say. since the Nov. election, we have a Republican Quadrafecta Gov., House, Senate, and the Executive Council (an advisory board). The thing that scares me is that the House Judiciary Committee is talking about abolishing the Remote Testimony. It appears they want to be totally opaque and refuse to accept any input from the public. I wouldn't be surprised if all the House and Senate Committees will do likewise.
I did, however, vote for Biden in the primary, for the same reason you did.
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You are one of my favorites too, TPJ, you know that already. Karl Popper. As far as I’m concerned, that could be Dr. Seuss’s or Carl Jung’s long-lost nephew, or Joe Manchin’s love child from a woman he lost contact with decades ago. Nobody I’ve ever heard of. Jesus, man, is there any person you have not heard of?
The main thing remembered from Popper is a story about a spider. It had something to do with critical observation.