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    Hi Nigel, Isn't that a Murdoch owned organization? Nuff said, Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi jakee, Nebraska has a state legislature that is non-political party; it seems to work quite well. As for: due to human beings natural tendencies to clump together This is still true without party affiliation. It would be around the issues. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Sky, Depending upon how one loads the electrical system in their house, 100 amp can work just fine. When I bought my current house [ 1995 ], it was a 2-bedroom, 1200 sq ft house with a 100 amp panel. It is now a 3-bedroom, 2,000 sq ft house with a 150 amp panel. As a case in point: In my kitchen, I have two 20 amp circuits, one for each side of the kitchen. My microwave & small toaster oven sit where they are both on one of the two circuits. If I use them both at the same time, it will trip the breaker. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, I am an advocate of: - Getting rid of all political parties; one runs on her/his name, reputation - Get rid of a candidate winning without a majority of the vote => Ranked Choice Voting - Using mail-in ballots everywhere Looks like some people do not agree with me: A coalition of national conservative election groups last month warned Wisconsin’s legislative leaders that RCV and Final Five are “intended to dramatically push our politics to the Left.” How a new way to vote is gaining traction in states — and could transform US politics – Oregon Capital Chronicle I have yet to see where this is better: RCV is being paired with a new system for primaries known as Final Five/ Final Four — that advances multiple candidates Thoughts? Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, Since 2015, this is what I have been saying; in different wording. It was real in the 1930's and it is real now. Jerry Baumchen PS) ETA: half of all voters believe Trump would be a threat to democracy if he is reelected president More than half of voters think Trump will act like a dictator if elected: poll | The Hill
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    Hi Robert, Someone should get Rudy a xmas present: Jerry Baumchen PS) Or, BOGO & one for Trump.
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    Hi folks, So much for what most Americans want: keep abortion off the ballot Conservatives move to keep abortion off the 2024 ballot - POLITICO I would guess that they are afraid of the ballot box. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, All journey's begin with that first step. Then more follow: Pope Francis has granted his formal approval allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples Pope Francis approves blessings for same-sex couples but not for their marriages : NPR Blessing marriages will come one day. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi heels, Do you truly believe that Trump is more up to the task mentally and physically? Be honest. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Anyone remember Jay Leno's monologues on stupid criminals? Jerry Baumchen PS) And, more stupid criminals: Armed robbers' car stolen during Colorado heist, police say (bbc.com)
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    Hi Robert, $100k - a mere pittance. From your link: Taylor Swift's tour is on pace to make a record-breaking $1 billion in sales Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Looks like Rudy might have to sell some of his real estate: Giuliani ordered to pay $148M Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for spreading lies about Georgia election workers - POLITICO Think Trump will loan him few bucks? Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi winsor, And, once again you fail to produce anything to support your statements. Your credibility is getting worse; if that is possible. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Joe, In 1990, on my first arrival in Sydney, Australia, as I walked out of the airport with my baggage, I had to take a leak, badly. I happened to look left & saw sign that said GENTS. I went inside & stood in front of a stainless steel wall with water running down. Now, you may think that we are just pissing on the wall; but, I like to think that if we can get even one person to change their support of the Orange Bloviate, then it is worth it. Besides, look at how much fun it is. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Ken, I live in a MUCH milder climate, so not a direct comparison. I also live in a 2,000 sq ft house & have NG for heat & hot water. If I were 20 yrs younger, I would convert to a heat pump [ I've looked a LOT at geo-thermal & the costs are too high ] and hybrid hot water heater with a solar PV system. IMO the future will be a lot of alternative heat/cool sources. I've really liked the geo-thermal heat pumps; ever since I attended a seminar on them about 30-35 yrs ago. IMO the fed gov't should get behind doing whatever will be needed to get the geo-thermal systems within financial capability of Joe Average. OK, back to your regularly scheduled programming. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, Me thinks you ask too much. Jerry Baumchen PS) Actually, let the idiot talk; it works so well against him.
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    Hi folks, A sign of the times: I saw my first Amazon delivery EV truck today. The times, they are a-changin. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, Looks like the money folks are taking a stand: Texas’s abortion ban [ is ] making it harder for businesses in the state to recruit Dozens of Texas businesses back challenge to abortion ban: ‘This is why our economy is taking a hit’ | The Hill Last time I checked, money talks. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Ken, That it was. I was on the dz that Saturday afternoon when Armstrong said, 'The Eagle has landed, Tranquility Base here.' For some reason that I do not know why, the radio was on. And: Man's greatest accomplishment is his ability to measure the vastness of space & the minuteness of the atom. * Ponder that for a while. Jerry Baumchen * To me, this is it absolutely.
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    Hi Mark, A long-time good friend and his wife, decided to have an abortion. A few yrs later, she gave birth to a beautiful, wanted child. Every woman should make these decisions for herself, by herself. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Bill, Probably more like: Baby-murdering mom flees Texas to get secret abortion in blue state. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi Rich, My WAG is that about 15% of the adult-age women in this country are of the Schafly-type: Phyllis Schlafly - Wikipedia Why the rest of them would support this madness and still vote Republican. I just don’t understand. It makes no sense to me. Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, IMO this is an important, but sad, thing to consider: Why every parent of a teen should have Narcan at home - oregonlive.com Jerry Baumchen
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    Hi folks, I just noticed a change here. If one does a LIKE, then they cannot open the QUOTE thingy to reply. Jerry Baumchen ETA: Oops, in the wrong thread.
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    Hi Wendy, I like what you did there. Jerry Baumchen