Yes, thank you. Almost like old times!

I hope the Republican House leadership (whoever that ends up being) will leave this up when they take control in a few days.

Poor Yulia. There is a shortage of kidneys. Her parents‘ stupidity will allow another needy person to get a kidney, with better chance of good outcome.

I’m glad to hear of their victory. What office was it for? I seem to remember they mentioned a county or municipal one. Anyway, good to know sane people are winning elections, YAY!

Got mine 2 weeks ago. So total: 2 vaccines and 3 boosters (I am 64). Maybe that's enough for awhile? So far, so good.

I’m glad you’ve been part of this community. I’ve enjoyed your posts, and missed them lately when I log on most days, but like you, not as frequently as before. Best wishes!

I *still* don’t understand either, except that the social media algorithms are designed to reinforce preconceived ideas, regardless of merit. It seems (to me) most would defer to their doctors’ expert advice. Yet - this site exists because….

Champion, I’m sorry about your cousin. We’re here because we care. We’re passionate. So it can get messy. Kath, I didn’t know about your sister. That cuts deep…

Moving to purple states might be better. I’ve thought about it & whenever I say it out loud, people laugh at the notion. But retired folks with pensions might find it feasible. Cheaper than the coasts too. Anti-government rhetoric has been seeding the minds of the less educated & rural people for decades & now it’s borne fruit. Plus Democrats f-ed up & neglected the working class and lost a lot of them. Anyway a lot of the battle is telling the right story enough times.

This is the coldest spring I’ve experienced & I’ve lived in the PNW 64 years now. WE HAD SNOW IN APRIL.

His blood pressure's gotta be sky-high these days. I think he's looking for an escape - where to flee to if an arrest seems likely. Which of his authoritarian buddies would take him? MBS? We know they have golf courses in SA.....

I agree with SG. While it’s refreshing to see a major sycophant like Pence FINALLY draw the line and do the (minimal) right thing, he was between a rock (Trump/mob) and a hard place (the Law). Which way to save his sorry ass? Expect a book deal soon.

She’ll continue grifting. Ugh. Maybe run for office….