JerryBaumchen

Hi Nigel, I am probably about as qualified as you to answer this question; which is None. However, IMO he loves the attention way more; a lot way more. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Slowly, but surely, they are beginning to see the light: “So I’d rather take my chances with a president whose competence I doubt and whose policies I dislike than one whose character I detest,” he said. NYT's Bret Stephens explains why he's backing Kamala Harris over Donald Trump We can only hope that there is a lot more of them come 5 Nov. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, There is no limit to what this SOB will do: “But they say it’s the most…I think Iwo Jima is right there. They took a lot of bullets putting up the flag.” Trump compares image of Butler assassination attempt to Iwo Jima photo So, what do all of you Trumpers think of this? I'm listening, Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, If Trump wins next month, maybe we can be cellmates at Gitmo. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, My ballot arrived in my mailbox yesterday about 2 PM. By 3:30 PM yesterday, it was back in the possession of the US Postal Service. Hey, GOP: You can quit contacting me now. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, Re: 800 people per day are still moving to Florida As I said earlier: breeding ourselves into oblivion Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Guess who he is talking about: what the hell are you doing? You’re supporting the most radical nominee in the history of American politics Or, as MJOSparky would say: He has not seen the ball since kickoff. Graham questions Republican support for Harris's presidential bid Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Time to get out the handcuffs: Federal law states anyone who "pays or offers to pay or accepts payment either for registration to vote or for voting" faces a potential $10,000 fine or five year prison sentence. Elon Musk pledges to give away $1m per day to Pennsylvania voters Jerry Baumchen

Hi Phil, Think he will institute Pecker Measuring Contests if he gets back into office? I wonder how Trump would do. He is a real man in his mind only. As most 'real men' are. Jerry Baumchen PS) Just how in the hell does anyone who professes to be a Christian support this dufus?

Hi folks, I would expect nothing less from today's GOP: The farmers targeted by false claims over Kamala Harris advert Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Re: It makes me wonder what the outcome of severe water shortages would be in major cities. My understanding is that an adult human can go about 30 days without food; and, about 3-4 days without water. Re: Unfortunately business and their cosy relationship with politicians exacerbate the problem. Nothing new in that. Re: I think there is lots we can do to help at a personal level. But, would it actually make a difference? IMO the solutions need to be on a global scale if humanity is to survive. I am doubtful. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, Indeed. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, IMO this is a direct result of our breeding ourselves into oblivion: For the first time in human history, we are pushing the global water cycle out of balance Global water cycle off balance for ‘first time in human history,’ threatening half the planet’s food production (msn.com) While I will not be around to suffer from it; it is possible that my grandchildren will. Thoughts? Jerry Baumchen

Hi Joe, It will definitely be The Night of the Long Knives. Jerry Baumchen

Hi tk, Yes ^^^^^ But, at least they did not file bankruptcy like so many Catholic organizations have done. Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, Once again: Next stop => dementia Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, That Kool Aid must taste really good: JD Vance falsely claims at Pennsylvania rally that Donald Trump didn’t lose the 2020 election - oregonlive.com I wonder what version he likes. Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Looks like she can hold her own with any of them: Even Baier seemed to acknowledge that Harris won the day. Fox News anchor Bret Baier says Kamala Harris interview may have hurt Trump: ‘She had a mission’ - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen

Hi Bill, Next stop => dementia Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, I think you are right. On another note: It does seem as though the Trump campaign cannot keep from continuing to lie to us: Fox News did not disclose that the female audience it selected for the event was packed with local Republican supporters and the network edited its broadcast to remove some of their vocal advocacy of Trump. Fox News did not disclose its all-women town hall with Trump was packed with his supporters | CNN Business Jerry Baumchen

Hi folks, Talk about insanity: They are in Carter County . . . to help run the command center there, providing supplies and resources for those in need. FEMA workers threatened by armed group in Tennessee (thehill.com) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Robert, And, that sir, is proof positive that the GOP is the party of law & order. Jerry Baumchen

Hi winsor, On that, we agree. However, when ranking Trump, I think he comes in about 345,966,482nd. United States Population (2024) - Worldometer (worldometers.info) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, As I was reading your link, I thought of this [ for the USA only]: Retirement & Survivors Benefits: Life Expectancy Calculator (ssa.gov) Jerry Baumchen

Hi Nigel, Re: Men are in crisis and scared. Re: Trump has proven to be good at connecting at an emotional level with younger men. Not to be putting words in your mouth; but, my thinking is that these are men without a formal education. When I graduated high school in 1958, a 18-yr old could find lots of jobs on offer. They were of the manual labor type; but, they were there. IMO this is not the case anymore; at least, not here in the US. I think these are the 'men' that are attracted to Trump. For some mistaken reason, they seem to think that he is going to bring back those jobs that are now gone for good. IMO what they fail to grasp is that, of all major politicians, Trump is the one who cares the least about them. Just some thoughts, Jerry Baumchen PS) Re: Suicide is the leading cause of death in men under 45 (in Australia). Could you provide some insight on this? My best friend in life immigrated to Australia in 1971; he had a degree in Marine Biology. He could not find much work in his field & ended being an airplane mechanic. In 2004, at age 61, he took his own life.