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GL2 said:

Are you enthusiastic about any of the candidates?

 I really like Warren. I don't think she's going to get the nomination though.  I suspect misogyny still plays a part with enough voters to suppress her support. I also like Bernie, but his age concerns me. I could get enthusiastically behind Klobuchar, Buttigieg or even Yang. 

The only two candidates I'm really in opposition to are Biden and Bloomberg. I think Trump would eat both of their lunches because I don't think either would inspire sufficient turnout. 

That said, I'm 1000 percent behind whomever gets the nomination. 

mtierney said:

 Hardly comparable in stupidity to the Iowa caucus debacle. and you and David must know that, right?

I know this: If the raw vote totals that were compiled and reported under new caucus rules this year had been compiled and reported in 2016 — yes, the “stupidity” and “debacle” revealed in the Times accounting would have been exactly the same.

PVW said:

 Is Sisyphus happier with the melon or the stone?

That’s some Camus (I think) that I never got to, but I’d have to say the stone. Even a gray rock is better than melon color, baby.

jamie said:

I had Hannity on for 2 minutes - democrats want to raise your taxes and takeaway your jobs - probably referring to the health industry.

What 15 word pitch do the democrats have that will sink into those who aren't as informed on politics?  

What is our "Hat Slogan"?  Healthcare for All?  This will be equated with socialism every time.

Make America Sane Again?

 "Trump wants to steal your health care to build his wall. Vote Democratic -- keep America healthy, wealthy, and free."

RealityForAll said:

 Right, more non-substantive responses.  

What say you on the following question:  "why did it take France so long to address this issue?"

 It's not rocket science. Just like in the clergy, or Ohio State wrestling, or Penn State, or the US Gymnastics team, it's a combination of shaming victims and people in power willing to cover for their friends.

Kamala Harris had Barr's number from the beginning.

mtierney said:

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 I've refrained from the name-calling in your blog, so I won't start now.  But I'll just say that it's infuriating that you others think it's a big joke that the Democrats keep trying to hold Trump accountable, and stand up for the rule of law only to be thwarted by the likes of Mitch McConnell and the rest of Trump's minions.  In the past two weeks the Republicans have chosen once again not to hold Trump to account and the now emboldened president has lurched forward into new territory of authoritarianism.  His purge is nothing short of banana republic stuff.

Glad you think it's funny.

Ignore the lawyer letters.  It happens to everyone that gets a ticket.  Your ticket is public information and they are just trying to make some $$$.

Here's the NJ points schedule.  2 points for Careless Driving.  

https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/license/points-schedule.htm

Did they give you a court date? If yes, then go to your hearing and see if you can plea bargain and get 0 points.

I took someone to see Man Bites Dog on a date. While I wouldn't recommend doing that, this April we'll have been married for 21 years.