I agree, it annoys me too.

I’ll never click on one of their links again. (Already felt that way though after Bezos killed any endorsement)

Well that sucks, I use it a lot but I will not use Teams.

I think all of humanity, probably every country, has a “crappy past” but every effort to be better is worthwhile and should be latched on to and bolstered. The “myth” of a better America helped shape decisions for the better, was a guardrail, was a goal being worked towards. The story we tell about ourselves, whatever aspirations we have can become real if we try and keep trying.

The left knew the science, and shouted it all the time. Just like they knew all the time that the president’s ability to affect inflation was limited too, and shouted that all the time as well to no avail. When the right doesn’t listen to logic, they get made fun of with the bare facts.

Yeah it’s mind numbing, and yet really eye opening.

You hit the nail on the head. I know good, wholesome people who voted for this evil, awful man and it blows my mind.

Yeah that’s very accurate! I forgot to mention the fighting, they fight a lot there.

Hmm I don’t remember it being too bad, but I was very used to traveling at the time. Work-wise I was able to find well educated staff with a good enough knowledge of English to work ok so it was all good.

Great job Ukraine, Slava Ukraini!

I lived there for a while, it’s very cool, it feels like going back to the wild Wild West. Bonus points if you like to drink, deduct points if you’re a vegetarian (they mostly just have meat dishes).

I won’t comment on the value of polls or the wishful thinking, but I will say that she (Sarah Longwell, publisher of the Bulwark) is one of the most clear-eyed and insightful political commentators and actors out there, I think she’s always worth a listen. She also conducts lots of focus groups and listens to voters talk about topics, not just reading polls.

You ever eat a hot dog? Crazy stuff in there just as sketchy as bat.