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Hi Keith, And, I am pro-abortion. Re: but who are we to judge what others have to, want to, or need to do. I could not agree more. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, Re: There you go again "seems like this, seems like that. . ." Well, how about this mea culpa; your words: Not really sure why I kept thinking that. There may have been something I read about places of residence like convents or rectories, but like I said I'm not really sure. That's not really the part I'm interested in anyway, so I'll just concede that point. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Re: I hope I die before I get old......... I am fairly sure that the closer you get, you will change your mind. Do you have any grandkids? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, For the most part, it wasn't until the GOP saw it as a means to get more votes; nothing more. I have no knowledge of Jimmy Carter being pro-life: While I consider Carter a terrible POTUS, I do consider him an honorable person. A perfect example of what a Christian should mean. This is the Wipikida List of honors and awards received by Jimmy Carter How is the abortion issue strictly a christian issue? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, Re: there might still be property taxes Based upon what I have read over the last 50 yrs; I ask that you show me one instance of this. Just askin'. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, For those who do not remember or never knew: Ted Sorensen - Wikipedia Jerry Baumchen PS) Sorensen was President Kennedy's special counsel, adviser, and primary speechwriter, the role for which he is remembered best.

Hi Marc, Since you included Spain, I would guess that anywhere in the world meets your criteria. Therefore, if it was me, I would give serious consideration to: Skydive Ramblers | Skydiving Brisbane, QLD, Australia Lots of good weather days there, Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Just when you thought it could not get any crazier: Man attacks California vaccine clinic workers after he was asked to wear mask, witnesses say - oregonlive.com Well, it is Orange County. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, That is still an overstatement. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, While I consider Carter a terrible POTUS, I do consider him an honorable person. Jimmy Carter says the U.S. ‘teeters on the brink of a widening abyss’ Former President Jimmy Carter warns that America is at "genuine risk" of losing its democracy one year after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Rather than face a reckoning after the insurrection, Carter says, the U.S. political system continues to suffer from a scourge of disinformation and a departure from norms of fairness and respect. “Our great nation now teeters on the brink of a widening abyss,” Carter wrote in an opinion piece for The New York Times. “Without immediate action, we are at genuine risk of civil conflict and losing our precious democracy.” The former president, whose Carter Center has for decades worked to ensure fair elections around the world, said that the violent mob who tried to stop the U.S. Congress from certifying Joe Biden’s defeat of President Donald Trump was “guided by unscrupulous politicians” who are more interested in gaining power than preserving U.S. democratic institutions. Rather than triggering a rejection of what Carter calls “toxic polarization,” Carter said, “promoters of the lie that the election was stolen have taken over one political party and stoked distrust in our electoral systems.” Carter laid out five steps he says the U.S. must take to protect its electoral process: 1. Regardless of their political affiliation, people must agree to respect the rule of law and reject violence, handling election disputes through the courts; 2. Any reforms should “ensure the security and accessibility of our elections and ensure public confidence in the accuracy of results;” 3. Americans must embrace civility over polarization, focusing on their shared goals to live in a thriving country; 4. Election officials must be protected and armed militias should be barred from events, in a process that also addresses the U.S. legacy of racial injustice; 5. Disinformation must be stamped out. Carter urged businesses and religious communities to “encourage respect for democratic norms, participation in elections and efforts to counter disinformation.” The link that I hoped to post takes one to numerous commentaries; so I decided to do a simple cut-n-paste. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Ken, Since I cannot do a 'like' today; let give you a: Jerry Baumchen

Hi Wendy, Re: And what is your point about this? Quite often I do a cut-n-paste out of a recent post. Then I do a Slant & Bold to the quote. I'm sure there are some on here who think that this is stupid. IMO this lets people know exactly what I am talking about in any reply. As for this line from your post; I have not a clue as to what you are referring to. Jerry Baumchen PS) About 40 yrs ago, I took a class in Technical Writing. The one thing that stood out for me was: If you write something and the reader does not understand what you wrote, then you wasted your time.

Hi folks, I guess he is not as popular as he thought: Voices: Trump canceled his January 6 speech — but luckily we know what he’s planning anyway (yahoo.com) Trump actually canceled once he learnt that he would be competing for airtime with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Poor liddle fella, Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Since they did not take over via the insurrection, they seem to be trying this: They stormed the Capitol. Now they’re running for office. - POLITICO At least 57 individuals . . . including some who were arrested on charges related to the Capitol attack — are running for office in 2022. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Interesting; just this morning, I sat down & wrote my annual checks to those organizations that I support. Three of them are: Home | pro-choice oregon (prochoiceoregon.org) NARAL Pro-Choice America (prochoiceamerica.org) Birth Control, STD Testing & Abortion - Beaverton, OR (plannedparenthood.org) Crowded rats? Yup, IMO that is the problem. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Coreece, You going to go into the parachute business? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Keith, Re: There was a time when we were more decent, civil, courteous, and all the other synonyms that go with decency. Could you zero in on this 'time?' My first experience with real racism was in the Spring of 1960. I was on a bus from San Antonio, TX ( Lackland AFB ) to Montgomery, AL ( Gunter AFB ). The bus stopped somewhere in Mississippi and I walked into a small restaurant to get something to eat. Right in the center was a white line painted on the floor, ran over the chest Coke machine, and over the counter. I will never forget that. THAT was a time, for me, that we were not more decent, civil, courteous, and all the other synonyms that go with decency. It seems to me that when people talk about going back to 'the good ole days,' this is what they are talking about. Jerry Baumchen PS) As for your other comment ( somewhere, I do not remember [ sorry ] ) about not speaking negatively; well, with the rise of Trump and his minions; you damn right I am going to speak negatively. Just as I did about LBJ and his war.

Hi Ken, ^ This. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, You must be referring to the presidential 'debates.' Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, PRICELESS!!!!! Jerry Baumchen

Hi John, I have read this on more than one occasion, from numerous sources. I accept is as being factual. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Here is what we are trying to do here in Oregon: Lift Every Voice Oregon - Reduce Gun Violence I am somewhat hopeful. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Jim, Let me add one more location: The ball end on the ripcord cable when it is enclosed inside a soft reserve ripcord pud. Sorta difficult to inspect, no? Jerry Baumchen

Hi air, Do. I found out that I missed the final scene. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, A little more info on this: Poll: A majority of Americans believe U.S. democracy is in crisis : NPR Jerry Baumchen