The first presidential debate of this election year is happening tomorrow, so this will be my last blog before that happens. It's unusual to have the debate before either candidate is officially picked as their respective party's nominee. My understanding is that it's because so many states do early voting, and both have essentially clinched their party's nomination anyway.

Not that it will matter to the party faithful. What's up for grabs is those people who are referred to as "the undecideds", "the moderates", the "middle-of-the-roaders"... you know - those who "don't do politics". They will have to decide between the guy who the press keeps saying is too old, or the convicted criminal.
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1 comments (Latest Comment: 06/26/2024 16:07:33 by Will_in_Ca)

I remember exactly where I was. Sitting on my sister's couch, they made the announcement: We lost our right to bodily autonomy. I screamed a primal sound. My great-niece thought someone physically hurt me. too young to understand why, we calmed her down and reassured her that I was ok.
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5 comments (Latest Comment: 06/24/2024 20:46:48 by BobR)

I am a fan of The Boys. A show that has delivered scenes that I will never be able to unsee (if you know you know take your pick there is a plethora). It's also a show that has brought a lot of laughs and a good story. The show is NOT subtle in its message.

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5 comments (Latest Comment: 06/21/2024 17:19:39 by Will_in_Ca)

Today is a federal holiday, and - like a lot of people - I am off work today. "Juneteenth" wasn't an "official" federal holiday until June 17, 2021. Before that, there were of course celebrations, but finally recognizing it was a pretty big deal.

From the Wiki:
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4 comments (Latest Comment: 06/19/2024 18:37:22 by TriSec)

This, on this morning, is everything.
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5 comments (Latest Comment: 06/17/2024 18:21:14 by Raine)